Druid Pub
Cambridge, MA 02139-1340
Phone: (617) 497-0965
- Cross Street:
- Hampshire Street
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-1am
Editorial Review for Druid Pub – by Citysearch Editors
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.
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Insider Tips
When to GoHungry? 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.
Know Before You GoExpect 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.
User Reviews for Druid Pub
04/09/2008 Posted by Verotoria
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.
06/05/2006 Posted by sb_fido
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 décor 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
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