John Harvard's Brew House
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 868-3585
Fax: (617) 868-4341
- Cross Street:
- Mount Auburn Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11:30am-12:30am, Thu-Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 11:30am-12am
Editorial Review for John Harvard's Brew House – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
The destination of choice for area academics looking to unwind after a long day of classes. The large bar features plenty of seating for those stopping in for a quick pint, and the dining area offers dozens of tables, including a few large enough for student club meetings. With lots of dark wood, polished brass and dim lighting, patrons feel as if they're in a storied English pub, until they notice the stained-glass portrait of Jerry Garcia.
The Draw
Plain and simple, this is a dependable place for food and drink, and not a place to see or be seen (unless you're a Harvard student). Of the dozen-plus beers made on the premises, expect a rotating selection of six to be available at any time. The kitchen's endless menu of eclectic dishes like grilled meat loaf and mustard chicken will make you re-think the definition of pub fare.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCan't decide which beer to try? Order the Bard's Sampler and enjoy four four-ounce tastes of your choice.
Know Before You GoBeware Friar Lawrence's Potion; its alcohol content (8.6 percent) is strong enough to end your night early.
User Reviews for John Harvard's Brew House
12/04/2006 Posted by bbaw
I have been there a handfull of times and I have always enjoyed it. The food is great, the staff are polite and helpful, and they have a beer sampler at an awesome price. Weekends can create a loooong wait but well worth it. It is a great atmosphere to catch up with friends and just hang out.
Pros: Beer Sampler
03/20/2004 Posted by siula_grande
Well, if you went on weekend, be prepared for a long wait. We're given an estimation of 1.5 hr wait, they're not kidding about it, we've waited 1.25 hr at the bar. Consequently we're generously rewarded by the gracious manager Tina :-) The beers, appetizers and my order of the Mustard Chicken were great, but my friends back ribs were alittle burn and dry. In general, this is a restaurant i'll most certainly dine again.
Pros: inexpensive, good service
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