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John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House

(Now Closed)

Brewery and American Restaurant$$$$

Harvard Square, Cambridge

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Chris KonecnyJuly 19, 2017
Love the darker basement feel of this place. I haven't been during peak hours but always has been a good place to escape crowds for a beer
C BaileyJanuary 4, 2015
Service isn't the greatest but the Mac and cheese and fish and chips are really good. Cool beer selection. The oatmeal stout was my favorite
Ben GaspariniMarch 4, 2017
Feels like you've been locked in a basement with a bunch of really smart kids. But this time they brought beer and it's fun.
Rob AtkinsonNovember 18, 2015
Passable pub food and beer. Good for big groups and busy weekends as it's a huge place and you can almost always get in
Phil VicarioJune 4, 2011
This is a great place to visit if you are severely depressed. Good beers in a dungeon esque environment. Don't forget to take off your socks and walk across the vintage carpet!
NaiaraAugust 1, 2015
Great place for drinks in Harvard Square. Good live music too!
Constantin WJanuary 29, 2019
A nice bar with a bunch of craft beers and you can also find a table with a bigger group!
Cristina RuizJune 23, 2015
Pretzels with spicy mustard & cheese sauce. Great with beer!
Ashly SanfordAugust 29, 2013
Good place for drinks and food while in Harvard Square. Large space, nice atmosphere (but dark), and good drink selection.
Ilke T.August 18, 2015
Service is not the best but it is a good place for crowded groups. Variety of beers. Cambridge's tradition :)
🌀Ipek Ebru Y.🌀June 7, 2014
Please Try Calamari -an appitizer- but you may also have it as a main course it is really big
Brooke EvansMay 12, 2013
I probably don't have to tell you this, but try the sampler! Great deal and 4 of 5 were jaw-dropping.
Michael SilanoApril 12, 2013
food is great, good atmosphere depending if you want a bar feel, great beers.
Sunshine WoodyardSeptember 30, 2013
Try the Chicken Pot Pie - Lovely flaky crust, tasty sauce- perfect!
Nicole PluffDecember 12, 2010
Pepperoni pizza leaves a lot to be desired...ale steak and cheese sliders are great!!!! Carbonara Mac and cheese a+, meatloaf no good!
Aiesha PMarch 22, 2013
The Chicken BLT is a great sandwich and the Lobster Mac n Cheese hits the spot.
Kelly RenApril 20, 2014
The triple chocolate brownie sundae in a mason jar is phenomenal.
Charles WoodsApril 21, 2015
The Lobster Mac and cheese was good. Could do without the hot sauce, though.
Nicholas LamphereFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Some big TVs w/ EHF (European Handball) = surprisingly awesome. Want to start a league here
KateMarch 4, 2015
Cheap, delicious beers! Definitely returning.
Courtney McMahonDecember 2, 2009
John Harvard's has three overly priced, unique macaroni and cheeses on their menu. I hate to pay $17.00 for a plate of pasta, but this brew house makes it completely worth every penny! Read more
Jake SmithOctober 9, 2011
The chips at the bar are delicious, but addictive. Be careful, you've been warned.
Barbara SmithOctober 29, 2017
Good to grab a drink at the bar. Didn't try the food.
Christine FrostJune 3, 2010
A long-time favorite haunt. Buffalo chicken sandwich, fish & chips, and must have espresso stout when available!
Jakob HeinemannOctober 27, 2015
Excellent blue cheese bacon burger
Malek BsatNovember 13, 2011
If you like sour then go for the Flemish brown. Really good
Brent GatewoodApril 10, 2015
Good beer. Food was good. Service a bit slow.
XavierMay 9, 2015
Hot summer outside-> brattle blond!!! :D
Dan RaihaApril 15, 2016
You could get sober with the speedy, attentive service.
Al SOctober 7, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Yellow Belly is a fantastic hoppy-yet-not-quite-IPA-hoppy American Ale. Drink it, you will.
Annie WangFebruary 5, 2011
Get the beer sampler! 5 small beers for a great price.
Sara MiltenbergerFebruary 16, 2015
Great burgers!
Cristina RuizJanuary 29, 2015
Sheppard's Pie
Bill GreerOctober 22, 2011
Race at the Head of the Charles, then drink 1 pitcher of each beer. Do it!
Marc BaskinJuly 28, 2011
John Harvard's home brewed Oatmeal Stout. Ridiculously good. nom nom nom
Nick ProkeschJanuary 27, 2012
Awesome beer & meatloaf (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Marc PitmanSeptember 25, 2010
Pleasantly surprised by the great beer! Get the sampler. They'll let you switch things out if you ask.
Cristina RuizJanuary 29, 2015
Fish n chips
Swemeatballs .March 2, 2011
Excellent student (and non student for that matter) boozer. Try the local brew
Jenny NMay 16, 2010
Must order chicken pot pie as it's hands down best in Boston!
Brian ManningSeptember 15, 2015
A Boston classic!
Alex SongOctober 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Triple chocolate brownie sundae omg.
Nicholas LamphereFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
XO Porter. Nice one (seasonal).
Restless World CitizenMay 22, 2014
Typical American pub, with dirty forks and knifes, glasses and plates. Nonetheless food is really good... Tried Shepard's pie and apple crumble - both were delicious...
Paul SalesNovember 26, 2011
The "Fall'N Stormy" is incredible. Dangerous
Brian DanielsonJuly 30, 2010
Awesome place to grab lunch. Great beers and priced right!
Basy HaMarch 14, 2015
Interesting place, mediocre dinner. Nice beer.
Evan MorikawaJune 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Five 5oz each beer sampler for $5.50!! Oh snap
Ryan CampbellNovember 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Pilsner Falscher. Do it.
Christopher WJanuary 7, 2013
Get the Dunkel Weizen!

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