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Shays Pub & Wine Bar
Wine Bar, Pub, and Lounge$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
"Just wine and beer"(2 Tips)
"1) Arrive before 4pm on a Friday to secure an outdoor table."(5 Tips)
"nice, chill bar."(3 Tips)
"Staff and food a++++"(2 Tips)
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T BAugust 16, 2016Cheap and low-key. Not as bougie as almost all of the other bars in the Square. It is preferable to sit outside. Can get very crowded on weekends. Yummy salsa.
BikaboutApril 16, 2014lo-fi bar with no pretensions and reasonable drink prices. They have an outdoor patio as well, but expect to share it with friendly smokers - Shay's is one of the last businesses to allow any smoking.
Julia CohenNovember 12, 2014Cheap wine and beer, cozy local vibe. Authentic "chips" (fries) and impressive cheese to nacho ratio
The Next Great Generation (Boston)January 20, 2012This quaint wine bar fills up quite fast so allow yourself some extra time to eat if you have plans to head out to a film at the Brattle or a show at ART later on. Read more
- Just wine and beer but it's a cool, classic little casual pub where you can actually smoke on the patio.
hard-core wall action! be among the first to christen the patio in spring—and the last to retreat to the mulled cider–scented bar in the fall.
Bordeaux WinesApril 19, 2012Know your wine at this Harvard hotspot. Be smart, and try a glass of Bordeaux to get your night started off right.
S TJuly 11, 2016I used to live in LA and I never saw a cockroach as big as the one I saw at this bar crawling on the overhead pipe. Food was delicious though
Great spot for a pint of Guinness to start your Cambridge pub crawl — next stop: Grendel’s
Riley StillerApril 9, 2014If you're not a 30+ hipster with bad taste in people and atmosphere, this place isn't for you... Cheap draft beer is a plus 👍
Matthew MillerDecember 15, 2011Really good nacho's. Was there with three friends and they were free!!!
- Sean FitzroyJuly 13, 20091) Arrive before 4pm on a Friday to secure an outdoor table. 2) Order a bottle of the vinho verde.3) Drink.4) Repeat
Zachary Bouzan-KaloustianAugust 15, 2011Perfect spot for a nice glass of wine on a lovely fall afternoon
Stephen WalasavageNovember 23, 2010The grilled cheese with bacon and tomato is... Wait for it... AMAZING.
Is it daytime? Go here to drink. Best day bar in Cambridge.
adam fullertonNovember 4, 2012Food was underwhelming and the tap lines tasted a bit stale... Sorry! :(
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Since 1984, Shays has been serving patrons in Cambridge a wide variety of interesting beers and wine in a fun, comfortable atmosphere.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–1:00 AM
(617) 864-9161
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Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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