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Toad

Bar

Snug neighborhood hideaway offering suds, burgers & nightly live music to a hipster crowd. People often mention music, live, great,


Address

๎ƒˆ1912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (264 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (16) live (10) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Premnath A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good bar food and trivia nights! But today is the last day for the bar :( they are closing
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Amelie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Coziest spot in Porter. It is smol like a toad and old people hang out here. They have no cover and live music and reasonably priced beer. If you need a place to just retreat into a little toad hole, this is your bar.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Kristen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Small place with big atmosphere. There's a small selection of food available but that's not why you should go. I definitely recommend going to see some live music.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Lisa L. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is so fun! It never has a cover and their live music is great-- a very small place, so not somewhere you'd go to have a conversation or with a large group of friends, but a nice place to enjoy some music up close and live.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Dan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great dive bar with live music every night! Iโ€™m sad I donโ€™t live close anymore. It can get crowded and loud so be advised.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 JOAN L. 1 year ago on Google
    A special kind of little neighborhood spot with amazing music, friendly clientele and staff. Just makes you smile.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Amit Kumar C. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gem of a place. I was coming back to his place at least after 8 years and I want to say I forgot how good it was and still is. The fact that they stood the hurricane of pandemic, it speaks a lot about how this place treats its customers and musicians. Loved every bit of my time and made new friends.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 M 4 years ago on Google
    Tiny hole in the wall with live music (jazz-like live music). Drinks are affordable, the bartenders were very friendly and attentive. Would be great for a date night or if you want to go for a drink solo(a). Will definitely be going again!

  • 5/5 Erich W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great beer menu. Positive vibes and good music. While I did not have any, I've heard the food is great. A small cozy bar, which can get tight, but the ambiance makes it up in spades.

  • 5/5 Jim M. 6 years ago on Google
    Friendly neighborhood bar with FREE live music. I like the music (type varies from Americana to rock to folk) which is preformed by competent regional talent. It can get very crowded on Friday and Saturday (when they have two groups); prices are more than fair and when not too busy, the service is very good. I recommend the Toadburger, which is freshly prepared at the adjoining Christopherโ€™s restaurant. We try to go at least once a month. It can become addicting especially after you get to know the bartenders or follow one of the groups they book.

  • 5/5 Tyler W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot for live music. Good food, a bit small but has a great feel to it. The last Sunday of the month is Ship of the Sun band a Greatful Dead tribute that will surely get you wanting more.

  • 4/5 Ross C. 1 year ago on Google
    they dis t have everything that I wanted, but the kive music was good

  • 5/5 Justin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Live music. Cold beer. Good crowd

  • 5/5 David R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great music, great drinks

  • 5/5 Jak K. 1 year ago on Google
    Phenomenal hidden gem of a place. Good music, reasonably priced drinks and great atmosphere. They donโ€™t make places like this anymore. 1 of a kind

  • 5/5 Chris R. 8 months ago on Google
    Should be called GOAT cuz it is the best bar on Earth


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Food
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ— Takeout
    • โœ— Delivery

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