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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.
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...
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
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!
Ashly SanfordAugust 29, 2013
Good place for drinks and food while in Harvard Square. Large space, nice atmosphere (but dark), and good drink selection.
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!
Cristina RuizJune 23, 2015
Pretzels with spicy mustard & cheese sauce. Great with beer!
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
Nicholas LamphereFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Some big TVs w/ EHF (European Handball) = surprisingly awesome. Want to start a league here
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.
Sunshine WoodyardSeptember 30, 2013
Try the Chicken Pot Pie - Lovely flaky crust, tasty sauce- perfect!
Aiesha PMarch 22, 2013
The Chicken BLT is a great sandwich and the Lobster Mac n Cheese hits the spot.
Michael SilanoApril 12, 2013
food is great, good atmosphere depending if you want a bar feel, great beers.
Kelly RenApril 20, 2014
The triple chocolate brownie sundae in a mason jar is phenomenal.
KateMarch 4, 2015
Cheap, delicious beers! Definitely returning.
Barbara SmithOctober 29, 2017
Good to grab a drink at the bar. Didn't try the food.
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!
Charles WoodsApril 21, 2015
The Lobster Mac and cheese was good. Could do without the hot sauce, though.
Jakob HeinemannOctober 27, 2015
Excellent blue cheese bacon burger
Christine FrostJune 3, 2010
A long-time favorite haunt. Buffalo chicken sandwich, fish & chips, and must have espresso stout when available!
XavierMay 9, 2015
Hot summer outside-> brattle blond!!! :D
Dan RaihaApril 15, 2016
You could get sober with the speedy, attentive service.
Sara MiltenbergerFebruary 16, 2015
Great burgers!
Brent GatewoodApril 10, 2015
Good beer. Food was good. Service a bit slow.
Swemeatballs .March 2, 2011
Excellent student (and non student for that matter) boozer. Try the local brew
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
Bill GreerOctober 22, 2011
Race at the Head of the Charles, then drink 1 pitcher of each beer. Do it!
Jake SmithOctober 9, 2011
The chips at the bar are delicious, but addictive. Be careful, you've been warned.
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.
Cristina RuizJanuary 29, 2015
Fish n chips
Malek BsatNovember 13, 2011
If you like sour then go for the Flemish brown. Really good
Cristina RuizJanuary 29, 2015
Sheppard's Pie
Marc PitmanSeptember 25, 2010
Pleasantly surprised by the great beer! Get the sampler. They'll let you switch things out if you ask.
Nick ProkeschJanuary 27, 2012
Awesome beer & meatloaf (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Nicholas LamphereFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
XO Porter. Nice one (seasonal).
Annie WangFebruary 5, 2011
Get the beer sampler! 5 small beers for a great price.
Brian ManningSeptember 15, 2015
A Boston classic!
Marc BaskinJuly 28, 2011
John Harvard's home brewed Oatmeal Stout. Ridiculously good. nom nom nom
Alex SongOctober 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Triple chocolate brownie sundae omg.
Brian DanielsonJuly 30, 2010
Awesome place to grab lunch. Great beers and priced right!
Jenny NMay 16, 2010
Must order chicken pot pie as it's hands down best in Boston!
Evan MorikawaJune 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Five 5oz each beer sampler for $5.50!! Oh snap
Basy HaMarch 14, 2015
Interesting place, mediocre dinner. Nice beer.
Paul SalesNovember 26, 2011
The "Fall'N Stormy" is incredible. Dangerous
Ryan CampbellNovember 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Pilsner Falscher. Do it.
Christopher WJanuary 7, 2013
Get the Dunkel Weizen!

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