Druid Restaurant

(617) 497-0965

1357 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139 42.3737 -71.1003

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Neighborhood: Wellington-Harrington

Last updated 1.17.12

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Restaurants

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Druid Restaurant

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In Short – On weekend nights, a mostly local crowd of casually dressed 20- and 30-somethings fill the Druid to nod along thoughtfully to DJ-spun house/trance tunes. For a standard Irish pub, the setting is exceptionally handsome--it's housed in Cambridge's oldest wooden mercantile structure. Weekend mornings are dedicated to filling Irish breakfasts and English soccer on the big screen. Though lunch and dinner options include hearty shepherd's pie, many patrons stick to the dozen-plus beers served on tap.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Expect a heated atmosphere on Wednesday nights, when armchair know-it-alls come in for a weekly pub quiz. Lively Irish sessions are hosted every Friday at 6pm.
When to Go:
Hungry? Keep an eye on the bar's funky serving hours--lunch is served Mondays through Saturdays from 11:30am to 3pm; Sunday brunch is served from 11am to 4pm; dinner is served on weeknights until 10pm.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The wooden bar stools were quite comfortable.
  2. Relaxed, laid back, authentic atmosphere.
  3. Guinness, chowder and hearty brown bread in a cozy bar room.
  4. Tiny place with big atmosphere
  5. The place definitely pays homage to all things Druid with funky decor and interesting music.
drinks
87.5% positive
  1. The service at the bar was excellent, the two Irish sisters mixed tasty and sophisticated drinks without any pompous attitude.
  2. Guinness, chowder and hearty brown bread in a cozy bar room.
  3. good burgers, beer is a bit pricey but still a great to relax.
  4. The wooden bar stools were quite comfortable.
food quality
92.8600025177002% positive
  1. The menu is interesting with excellent thin crust pizza with a variety of toppings and a great specials menu that changes on a regular basis.
  2. Incredible food.
  3. good burgers, beer is a bit pricey but still a great to relax.
  4. The service at the bar was excellent, the two Irish sisters mixed tasty and sophisticated drinks without any pompous attitude.
  5. Guinness, chowder and hearty brown bread in a cozy bar room.
  6. Relaxed, laid back, authentic atmosphere.
  7. The seafood chowder was made to order with four littlenecks, delectable scallops, cod and salmon in a creamy, flavorsome broth.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The menu is interesting with excellent thin crust pizza with a variety of toppings and a great specials menu that changes on a regular basis.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. had a great time and would recommend this place to anyone.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The service at the bar was excellent, the two Irish sisters mixed tasty and sophisticated drinks without any pompous attitude.
  2. The staff were really cool and they played alot of cool music over the speakers.
value
50.0% positive
  1. good burgers, beer is a bit pricey but still a great to relax.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/12/11

My favorite neighborhood bar

by g1229 at Citysearch

Killer Irish food done right. (Although it sometimes takes forever to come out.) A genuine and friendly staff, usually all Irish themselves. It is the closest thing Cambridge has to an actual Irish neighborhood bar. Perfect end or beginning to an Inman Square pub crawl.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/01/10

Late. Night.

by reub , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

Others have spoken adequately to the good grub, but an overlooked benefit of the Druid is that it is open late. Like Wendy's except with liquor and beer in still puritanical Boston. When all else is closed, but you're still going... Head on over and order a pint or a shot of Jameson

  • Pros: Open til 2am
  • Cons: WHAT!? Couldn't hear you over the whole bar singing Oasis
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/09/08

Guinness, chowder and hearty brown bread in a cozy bar room.

by Verotoria at Citysearch

Guinness, chowder and hearty brown bread in a cozy bar room. The seafood chowder was made to order with four littlenecks, delectable scallops, cod and salmon in a creamy, flavorsome broth. The cream was accentuated with bits of salty ham and herbs. It was just right without being overly rich or thickened. At $10.00, it was worth every penny. After the Guinness, I tried their IPA, which was also a lovely pour. I just wish they would add Allagash to their draft selection. The bartenders were cheerful, attentive and authentically Irish. The two sculptures hanging from the ceiling added a bit of whimsy to the decor. Acoustics were well done for such a small space. There was a mixture of patrons, some young professionals, a couple of pierced art students, guys with tattoos, construction workers and a family having dinner in one of the corner nooks. The wooden bar stools were quite comfortable.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/05/06

Tiny place with big atmosphere

by sb_fido at Citysearch

Finally visited the Druid on a Saturday night at 7pm after hearing its praise for the past few months. The place definitely pays homage to all things Druid with funky decor and interesting music. The menu is interesting with excellent thin crust pizza with a variety of toppings and a great specials menu that changes on a regular basis. We got a seat at the bar after only a few minutes of waiting I assume that is the exception; the place is small and popular. The crowd was mixed; a hip mom with baby, some college-age kids, a few professionals and biker-type dudes. The service at the bar was excellent, the two Irish sisters mixed tasty and sophisticated drinks without any pompous attitude. They have a choice selection of beers on tap like Guinness, Hoegaarden and Harpoon. I had a great time and would recommend this place to anyone.

  • Pros: Good food, Excellent drinks, Comfy atmosphere
  • Cons: Parking a challenge, Crowded
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/01/04

Good time at the Druid!

by medfordman at Citysearch

I walked by The Druid in Inman Square on Saturday night and saw it was reopened. It was closed for a month or so. I think there are new owners now. Great crowd in there! I noticed some nice improvements: new paint, cleaner than before, and brand new bathrooms. The staff were really cool and they played alot of cool music over the speakers. Check it out! It is well worth it.

Medford Man

  • Pros: Staff, Crowd, Renovations

The Details on Druid Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • cozy bar room
  • recommend place
  • great specials menu
  • pricey beer
  • good grub
  • big atmosphere
  • authentic relaxed
  • delectable scallops
  • really cool staff
  • pricey good burgers
  • excellent service
  • quite comfortable wooden bar stools
  • good burgers
  • excellent thin crust pizza
  • incredible food
  • cool music
  • nice improvements
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