Welcome to the secret society of the Cambridge elite. The Enormous Room is so exclusive, it doesn't even have a sign on the door. Look for the door next to Central Kitchen with an elephant on it and head up the stairs to a spacious expanse of avant-garde heaven. Depending on the DJ of the night, funk, house, soul, or blues plays in the background while grad students sit cross-legged around “enormous plates”—trays of appetizers including hummus and grape leaves, goat cheese-pine nut briouats, salmon skewers, and anything the chef feels like adding ($14, vegetarian $12). Drinks are more than reasonable, so feel free to sample the ever-popular Stoli Raspberry ($6). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Named after the owner's teddy bear hamster Tough Teddy, T.T. the Bears Place was voted 'Best of Boston,' by Boston Magazine. T.T.'s has live music seven nights a week and showcases everything from candypop to heavy metal. It's a friendly bar decorated with cubist artwork and fairy lights. Check the website or go to T.T.s for a monthly schedule. Who knows, maybe they'll hit it big; after all, Letters to Cleo got their start here. Cover ranges from free to $30 (cash only, with tickets for some shows available through Ticketmaster). All shows are 18+, making T.T.s a great place for the under- and over-21 crowd to mix. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Tucked down a side street in Central Square, T.T.'s has provided a venue for small musical acts of all genres since the late 1970s. Several huge bands--including Nirvana, who performed for only 13 people--played their first area show here. The crowd depends wholly on the entertainment, as one night might bring up-and-coming indie rockers, and the next a goth act or an acoustic folk duo. On Feb. 13th, they are hosting a "Vampy Valentine's day" for a bit of a Gothic/Vampire celebration to the holiday....

"Cantab" is short for "Cantabrigia," the medieval Latin name for what is now Cambridge, England. By extension, a "Cantab" or "Cantabrigian" is any resident of Cambridge -- England or Massachusetts. The Cantab is best known for the wonderful Live Entertainment featured inside this smokey electic bar. From Bluegrass, Classic Soul and R&B, Open Mike Night, Poetry Reading on the Lower Level and Dancing on both levels. The Cantab is really one of those Neighborhood establishments that has stayed the test of time as new places build up around it. Joe Little Cook used to play here. For a complete listing of happenings, check out their calendar. In addition to a full bar and wide assortment of domestic and imported beers,the Cantab offers a reasonably priced menu - including burgers, dinners & snacks. The chef from the now defunct Tim's Tavern works there. Kitchen open from 5pm-11pm nightly. By day, the down-on-their-luck (or those who pretend to be) suck down beers and watch TV through the dingy room's thick clouds of smoke. At night, the action heats up via live entertainment (a Cantab staple since 1975). Grizzled, congenial bartenders look and act like they've seen it all. Make sure you visit the ATM on the corner before entering; the lounge doesn't take plastic. If there are no parking spaces out front, check out the municipal lot in back.

This is a great stop for coffee and and pastry, or a quick bite. Kind of off the path this coffee shop is a great meeting place, close to central square, and reasonably priced. Live music 3 or more days a week and no cover charge, this music is FREE!

Tucked away on otherwise lonely River St., this seemingly innocuous bar is anything but ordinary. Nightly live music cascades off the classically themed decor (including a multitude of masks to stare at and thrones to sit in) as patrons sip from the multitude of excellent beers on tap ($3+). Cozy, playful, and a bit unusual, River Gods is not to be missed. Click on their websiteto view music and special events.
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Always crowded, always loud, and always great fun, The Plough attracts college sorts and working types alike for a good pint of British or Irish ale. A 20oz. “Imperial Pint” of Guinness is $4, a pint of Bud is $2.75. The Plough's satellite hookup allows it to show English football matches on its 2 TVs; don't be surprised to rub elbows with loud ex-pats from across the pond. Live music kicks off every night around 9pm and Sa 4-7pm, usually featuring local rock or bluegrass bands. Cover Th-Sa up to $6 once the music starts. For a complete listing of entertainment, check out their calendar.Believe it or not, it's a bistrot by day; lunch menu includes chowder ($3+) and ribs ($8). A great Central Square hangout. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.