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Lord Hobo

Lord Hobo

(Now Closed)
Gastropub, Pub, and New American Restaurant$$$$
Cambridge
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    Brian B.
    "Excellent beer list on par with American Craft and Publick House."(28 Tips)
    Dan R.
    "Perfect truffle fries and also get the chicken lollipops."(7 Tips)
    Robyn H.
    "$1 oyster and $5 appetizer specials are amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Jeremy B.
    "Great beers on tap, even have my favorite, Monk's Sour Ale."(15 Tips)
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  • Jackie O.
    Jackie OlsonFebruary 16, 2012
    Not only do they have an amazing beer selection but you have to order the polenta fries! They are to die for!
  • Ben B.
    Ben BaronMay 11, 2016
    A little on the loud side. House beers are very good.
  • Earl B.heart icon on user image
    Earl Belcher JrOctober 2, 2014
    Excellent craft beer selections. 50 taps. Some nice bottles too.
  • Julie
    JulieSeptember 6, 2014
    Brunch: house cured lox, and fruit and yogurt are amazing!
  • Neel H.heart icon on user image
    Neel HajareNovember 10, 2017
    Good beer selection and good vibe—particularly like the Hobo Life
  • Nicolas W.
    Nicolas WardNovember 9, 2011
    The macaroni and cheese (with bacon!) is decadent. Try it with a hoppy beer, like Green Flash Hop Head Red.
  • Kat .heart icon on user image
    Kat 🐱February 8, 2016
    Delicious truffle fries! London 77 was a bit too sour :(
  • Paul N.heart icon on user image
    Paul NederhoedJanuary 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great for late night beers and cocktails!
  • Eric V.
    Eric VenkerMay 13, 2014
    Funky bar with great beers and pretty good food.
  • Becki F.heart icon on user image
    Becki FrieiefnfnMarch 21, 2015
    Incredible beer / food selection --- truffle fries overrated though 👃
  • Clare L.
    Clare LaVergneJuly 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for the truffle fries. They're only on the late night menu, but they have them all the time. Amazing.
  • Boston.com
    Boston.comJuly 23, 2010
    Maybe we can just call this “the place with the awesome beer that used to be the B-Side.’’ I can get behind 40 draft selections and 40-plus bottles. Read more
  • Logan K.heart icon on user image
    Logan KerrDecember 5, 2015
    Best place for beer snobs in Cambridge.
  • Stacy B.
    Stacy BuchananNovember 7, 2011
    Get the chocolate covered pretzels -- the peanut butter mousse that comes with them is amazing!
  • Becky
    BeckyOctober 22, 2010
    If you like beer, you will like Lord Hobo. If you don't (like me), you will order a drink that is so strong and pungent that you won't be able to breathe. The food took forever & was forgettable.
  • Scott O.heart icon on user image
    Scott OwadesAugust 8, 2014
    Great beer and a very friendly staff. $3 gansett.
  • Phil M.
    Phil MoehringFebruary 25, 2013
    Get the short rib. You will not be disappoint.
  • Adrian M.
    Adrian MottMay 20, 2010
    Excellent beer selection. Try the German .5 liter pints! Food is good, but not as cheap as your average bar. Maybe because this ain't your average bar. Props to the charcuterie!
  • Kat C.
    Kat ChenMay 22, 2012
    While the beer selection is awesome, they could really use a charcuterie plate.
  • Jessica M.heart icon on user image
    Jessica McIntireJuly 7, 2016
    Truffle fries are a must!
  • BostonTweet
    BostonTweetAugust 15, 2010
    50 craft beers on tap and the Lord Hobo kitchen stays open until 1:30am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Jeff D.heart icon on user image
    Jeff D.March 17, 2013
    Chicago Half Acre on tap! Do this if you like great beer!
  • Jeff L.heart icon on user image
    Jeff LeeFebruary 17, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    World class beer bar.
  • Eric J.
    Eric JacobsenNovember 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    If Heather is working, ask her for a bourbon in the $10 range, whatever she likes. Dame knows her whisky.
  • Annaliza a.
    $1 Oysters daily. They don't shuck 'em very cleanly, though.
  • Conor M.
    Conor MartinAugust 7, 2015
    Lots of beer. 40+ on tap
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CoutuAugust 18, 2015
    Hobo burger, great beer list
  • Torey W.heart icon on user image
    Torey WhitfieldAugust 23, 2018
    Go for the beer
  • Pamela R.
    Pamela RossJanuary 7, 2012
    Beer selection great! Food is ok.. Dont order the brie or hummus and expect to be filled up. The ratio of hummus/brie to bread is sad.. Portions are small for the price
  • Sophie C.
    Sophie ChungAugust 7, 2013
    $1 oysters from 5pm-7pm!
  • Cristina R.heart icon on user image
    Cristina RuizJanuary 13, 2016
    Lots of beers! Lots of IPAs. Just ok food.
  • Sarah M.
    Sarah MeyerMarch 23, 2013
    They have sours. End of story.
  • MattyB
    MattyBApril 28, 2014
    Try the beer.
  • Joyce C.
    Joyce ChenFebruary 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Just ask the bartender. They'll hook you up.
  • Amy S.
    Amy SlifeJune 11, 2011
    Go for the bacon bloody mary. It's delish.
  • Robyn H.
    Robyn HolmanJuly 15, 2011
    $1 oyster and $5 appetizer specials are amazing!
  • Jean M.
    Jean McCarthyMarch 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Sam is a fucking rock star.
  • Billy F.heart icon on user image
    Billy FishDecember 2, 2012
    Troeg tap takeover was great.
  • Brigitte P.heart icon on user image
    Brigitte PerezMarch 31, 2015
    Food is great but the service is horrible.
  • Andrew M.
    Andrew MaroneyOctober 6, 2011
    TV is really bright. They need to turn that gamma down and/or degauss. Shiny shoes.
  • Nathan P.
    Nathan P.September 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Skip food, skip cocktails, order beer. Ultra clean taps and never a bad pour.
  • Frank
    FrankDecember 2, 2012
    Crazy waiter!
  • Jen F.
    Jen FoxJanuary 12, 2019
    Barrier Copernicus 🍻
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SigelAugust 12, 2014
    So many beers
  • Earl M.
    Earl MillerMarch 3, 2010
    Good music (during happy hour anyway). The Clash - London Calling. Gang of Four
  • Neha N.
    Neha NarulaFebruary 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the rambler. whisky+cherry.
  • Madison M.heart icon on user image
    Madison MacleodApril 17, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Chicken Popsicles = nomfest
  • Shannon S.
    Shannon SweetserDecember 31, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing lobsta mac and cheese. Incredible deviled eggs
  • Graham S.
    Graham SpectorApril 16, 2011
    Unless you're a cambridge resident, take a cab or walk. Zero parking options.
  • Daniel G.
    Daniel GraysonJune 19, 2010
    Come with your friend Nancy already drunk; it's a lot of fun.
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