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The Plough and Stars

The Plough and Stars

Pub and Rock Club$$$$
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The Plough and Stars
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    Ranked #10 for performing arts venues in Cambridge
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    Peter B.
    "Life music, good beer selection, cozy seating"(3 Tips)
    Christie K.
    "Poached eggs and a bloody Mary... Best brunch!!"(3 Tips)
    The Feast
    "Go on Sunday for brunch and order the "world's best" bloody mary."(4 Tips)
    Good S.
    "Come in out of the cold and ask for an Irish Whiskey!"(2 Tips)
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  • Travelhound12heart icon on user image
    Travelhound12December 28, 2019
    Wonderful neighborhood pub. I hadn’t been here since the early 80s, but the feeling was the same. Friendly wait staff and customers. Really nice vibe. Live music.
  • Helen H.heart icon on user image
    Helen HuppuchApril 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    I always wind up getting Your Basic Breakfast and it never fails to be awesome. The Poached Eggs look amazing and one of these times I'll get 'em... Best brunch in the area and best Bloody Marys.
  • Karine H.
    Karine HsuJune 2, 2016
    The Irish breakfast is super yummy, get a side of cheese grits if the meal doesn't come with one
  • OurStage
    OurStageApril 7, 2011
    An original dive that's not too dive-y. No stage, but an area next to the bar hosts some of the best live music you'll find. Treat Her Right (pre-Morphine) filmed a video here (I Think She Likes Me).
  • Kaila M.heart icon on user image
    Kaila MazzyApril 23, 2016
    This place is AWESOME. Tiny little place that is great to get drinks with friends, definitely a cozy casual bar that has food.
  • Josh A.heart icon on user image
    Josh AhadianJanuary 17, 2017
    Great live music! Strong drinks and the food choices are delicious and have a unique spin on them.
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    SarahApril 20, 2015
    Definitely one of the better brunch options in Cambridge. Love their plate of poached eggs and hash.
  • Jamie B.heart icon on user image
    Jamie BJune 8, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    PBR tall boy is what usually people buy here, cus beer is a bit expensive here and PBR is the cheapest.
  • Jeffrey Z.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey ZhaoJune 11, 2016
    Nice vibe to the place - try the traditional Irish breakfast
  • Dan D.heart icon on user image
    Dan DuganNovember 16, 2018
    My favorite pub in the(even after 8 years in the U.S. Navy sailing the 7 seas)world.Asked me lass to marry me there 39 years ago.
  • Derek K.
    Derek KDecember 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Would NOT call this establishment a dive! A neighborhood spot...YES! Very repectable menu of food and beer with reasonable prices.
  • Peter M.heart icon on user image
    Peter McCullaghNovember 1, 2015
    Great beer selection. Good live music. Awesome neighborhood gem
  • Senator John B.heart icon on user image
    Senator John BlutarskiOctober 20, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Sunday nights the Plough hosts Frank Morey at 9. Many local musicians will sit in for a set or a song and stay for the night. Easily the best local music night in the city. RIYL Tom Waits, blues.
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 7, 2011
    Good for live music almost every night of the week. Go on Sunday for brunch and order the "world's best" bloody mary.
  • The Tap Lab
    The Tap LabJune 4, 2013
    Congrats, you're at one of the most valuable bars in Tiny Tycoons! Buy it before someone else does! Read more
  • Jen B.
    Jen BarkerDecember 7, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Great service. Great beer. Food that can't be beat. Try the specials. Haven't had one I didn't love.
  • Paul K.heart icon on user image
    Paul KernfeldAugust 1, 2016
    A spectacular burger and a draft beer for $10... amazing!
  • Joshua B.
    Joshua BerkMarch 17, 2012
    Courteous bartenders (an unfortunate rarity in most places). Go for the laid back, friendly atmosphere.
  • Brooke H.
    Brooke HollidayJune 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    amazingly great pub fare, down to the fries. eclectic neighborhood regulars and great staff. free wifi
  • Ken B.heart icon on user image
    Ken BergerNovember 12, 2014
    Gorgeous old great vibe. Had an organ session when I visited.
  • Kevin N.
    Kevin NguyenJuly 16, 2012
    Surprisingly good food for a neighborhood bar. Get the Osso Buco if you're hungry.
  • Jeff W.
    Jeff WeinsteinMarch 31, 2013
    Down to earth pub between MIT and Harvard. Huge bowl of chowder.
  • Gail R.
    Gail RushAugust 19, 2018
    Food, music, booze, what else could a person want? It’s all here!
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BoyceNovember 3, 2015
    Life music, good beer selection, cozy seating
  • Cat V.heart icon on user image
    Cat VerliccoFebruary 24, 2015
    Small, intimate Irish pub with good food and great live music
  • Ryan N.
    Ryan NixonJune 9, 2017
    Cozy, affordable and live music!
  • Good S.heart icon on user image
    Good SquishyMarch 5, 2017
    Come in out of the cold and ask for an Irish Whiskey!
  • Roni L.
    Roni LeporeMay 5, 2013
    Try the Shepard's Pie - Loved the cheese on top!
  • Matt P.
    Matt POctober 10, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Make sure to catch Le Pigeon Tuesdays - the best funk/soul/rock organ trio around!
  • Chris G.
    Chris GauvainDecember 8, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Get an Old Fashioned! You'll feel like Don Draper, and enjoy it more than getting one anywhere else.
  • Jerry G.
    Jerry GreenDecember 5, 2013
    Great music, atmosphere and bourbon.
  • Sarah B.
    Sarah BrownApril 9, 2014
    Nice chill place. Great live music!
  • Roni L.
    Roni LeporeMay 5, 2013
    Try the Irish Stew - Very tender and flavorful!
  • Brandon M.
    Brandon MillsMarch 3, 2012
    Would appreciate more vegetarian options here. Lack of ability to substitute sides is also a burden.
  • Black B.
    Black BlackallerJanuary 7, 2011
    Poached eggs brunch. Cuban sandwich. Irish Whiskey sampler with Guinness.
  • Christie K.
    Christie KoAugust 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Poached eggs and a bloody Mary... Best brunch!!
  • Beverly C.heart icon on user image
    Beverly CadoretteOctober 18, 2014
    The music is great. Food just ok.
  • Ava G.heart icon on user image
    Ava GoodeJune 10, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Watch out for floor scrubbing old hags.
  • Will D.
    Will DaileyApril 30, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Every Monday night Iron Harvest plays.
  • Monique N.
    Monique NguyenDecember 31, 2011
    Blackened catfish and grits are TDF!
  • Brian N.
    Brian NixonJune 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    My local pub, a mere 115 feet from my front door. Great live music and food
  • Benjamin D.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin DoyleNovember 10, 2015
    decent menu, not excellent but not terrible. good beer list
  • Vanessa J.
    Vanessa JacksonJanuary 22, 2012
    I hear they do a great brunch saucyspork.Wordpress.com
  • Anthony V.
    Anthony VDecember 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Fried chicken is surprisingly good!
  • David E.heart icon on user image
    David ElizondoJanuary 6, 2015
    Good pasta
  • Matt P.
    Matt POctober 12, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Jason Segal was here - 10/12/13
  • Patrick G.
    Patrick GallivanDecember 1, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    greatest improvement with the new ownership : lock on the men's room
  • SF
    SFMay 19, 2012
    Awesome bloody mary's!
  • Alex V.
    Alex VossNovember 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Always get the specials!!!
  • steve h.
    steve hdMarch 17, 2012
    It's just like silhouette lounge but it's not in Allston it's in Cambridge
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The Plough and Stars
912 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
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The famous Plough and Stars of Cambridge, MA is a local favorite and landmark offering great food, drinks, and live music! Come by and grab a pint!
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Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Wed
    • 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
  • Thu–Fri
    • 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sat
    • 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sun
    • 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
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(617) 576-0032
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@ploughandstarma
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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