Great time. Classic place to go dancing and tend to meet some fun people looking for a good time. Things they could improve....THE DJ! Same playlist since 2 years ago read more

Half price apps from 5-7PM on weeknights make this place my go-to Central Square after-work dive. Always has a good selection of beer on tap, and the waitresses are friendly and attentive. read more

This place is a total racket. Came here for some drinks around 9:45, place was dead yet there was still a $5 cover, they took all our bags without tagging them or taking names, the bartender rung me up for a Maker's Mark cocktail when I asked her for a "bourbon Coke." When I questioned her about it, she said they didn't have anything cheaper... Except they had Jim Beam, so either you're a shit bartender or you're a crook. Like I know I'm wearing a blazer but that doesn't mean you get to up-sell me for no reason. Won't be back. read more

The tecno-house-electronica nights on Wednesdays are great fun. Good people (mostly) having a good time dancing and getting sweaty. The things keeping me from giving the place more stars are the layout (no differentiation between standing room and dance floor) and size (the place is too small or too crowded). The Phoenix can have a hard time handling the number of folks. For peeps into really dancing you'll notice a lot of parking on the dance floor, guys who move to the front and then watch the DJ like it's a TV (wtf?) and it's not like you can see how the DJ is mixing cause the decks are about 3 feet overhead. Then there are the people who think nothing of parking with a drink and texting right in the middle of the dancing. It can be hard to make room to dance because a lot of these folks wont move over to the bar, the side of the place, or the back where there is usually lots of room. It's workable, but it can be a chore. Watch out for spilled drinks; it's inevitable when you have people trying to dance with people parked, drinking on the dance floor, (these peeps have never seen the lost teeth I saw at a bar in Chicago; or they'd think twice about raising glass to their mouths on a dance floor). If you spill your drink on the dance floor the bar staff will make you buy your replacement; if you're stupid enough to be drinking on the dance floor you SHOULD buy the drink; it's your fault. The music and lack of attitude is what makes this place though. A tip for non-citizens BRING YOUR PASSPORT or you wont get in; if you're lucky and the door guys are in a good mood, you MIGHT get in but not be allowed to drink. Oh yeah, and when there is any name DJ be prepared for a stiffer cover. The DIG and Boston Phoenix might even print that the cover will be $5, but expect to pay 10 or 15; I don't know, but it seems the guys at the door just wing it despite what's been advertised. read more

First, I have to reply to Jasjot's bizarre comment about the food at Phoenix Landing - I've eaten there a few times and thus actually have grounds to comment. The sandwiches are tasty and the fries are good, exactly what you need before an afternoon kickoff or after a few too many. Its a pub, it has pub food and they do it better than most places I've been in Boston or Cambridge. The true virtue of the Phoenix Landing is that it is the best place to watch a football match around Boston. Great atmosphere, big screens and projectors, and knowledgeable fans. Proper pub beer selection (nothing special but plenty of decent choices). It does get crowded for big matches, especially the later stages of the Champions League so if you're worried about getting a seat arrive early! Don't quote me on this, but it seems like there are more Arsenal fans than any other EPL club. That said, there have been plenty of fans of other clubs. read more

This is a pretty typical dive bar. The menu and food are okay and about what you would expect at a bar - lots of burgers and sandwiches. The draft beer list is rather small and uninspired. My favorite part of this bar is the trivia on Wednesday nights. There's usually a pretty good turn out. I've never been here late, but hear it does fill up on weekend nights. read more

I heard Fridays were 80's night here. I discovered it was your average top 40 night that every other bar has in Boston. It was really crowded in there but everyone was super nice. I had onion rings they were amazing the best I've ever had in a bar. read more

We showed up a few minutes before ten which is great because we avoided paying a cover. We walked in and I was one of maybe four or five males in the whole place. Apparently this is where women go for a girls night out. It was a Saturday so maybe the alleged 80s nights draws them in. Whatever the case they were soon clearing away tables and chairs. The lighting changes and it becomes a dance club venue...sort of. The walls and bar appear to be left overs from a more traditional pub. The DJ seems to be doing a lot up there with headphones and switches but generally the music just cuts from song to song with no transition and certainly no rhyme or reason. I've been to parties where people setup a playlist on their computer to play for four hours and it was 10x better than the random mix of songs (often not even danceable songs) that were played. When we left around eleven thirty I was amazed there was a very long line outside. I can only assume the location makes this place more appealing. I certainly wouldn't go looking for this place. read more

I watched the Brazil vs Portugal game at Phoenix Landing. It wasn't too crowded, and they had breakfast & lunch menus. I ordered a drink that took a little while to be served (I honestly hadn't noticed - it was very busy) but it was pointed out to me by 2 apologetic waitresses. One told me that they were out of fresh mint, so someone went to the store to get some for me. (my drink didn't require mint, and they laughed when I pointed this out - but that was a nice touch). I had a buffalo chicken sandwich that was fantastic.....Their attention to detail is what made me give them a 5...I'll go there more often! read more

Been there only for a short time. Pretty cool place.

Came here to watch the Champions League final with friends. Even though some of my friends already were let in and said the venue was nowhere near full, the doorman was refusing to let people in. He would tell folks that he had no intention of letting anyone else in even after halftime (said before the match even started). Minutes later, after several people left the line, he let a couple people in. I respect the doorman's right to control entry, but there should be better consistency. Sending patrons to other establishments is strange when one seemingly has enough room to accommodate more customers and get more margin. read more

Hmm... $5 cover charge apparently...showed up at 10:02 and the bouncer said it was $12 after 10:00, despite the fact that practically no one was in there-- unprofessional. Obviously do not care about business. Will not go back. The only other time I've been I was hit on by creepy, sweaty dudes the whole time. The only time this place is worth going to is for Liverpool games at 7:30 on Saturdays. read more

Love this place... they play 80s music toooo..kinda rare to find around :-)

This is only place I know like it. People get really sloppy drunk and come here... or they come here and get really sloppy drunk. Either way, it's the same. 80's and 90's music everyone knows and loves mixed in with whatever's presently on the radio. Old creepy dudes slyly stalking young girls with their hips; young sloppy girls grinding on anything that doesn't run away. I called ahead on St Patricks day to see if they had a cover. The phone girl said no but when I showed up with my wife the bouncer dude requested a $5 cover for each of us. After convincing the bouncer that my wife was pretty he let her in for free (sweeeeet!). And comedy ensued (see sloppiness above). There was also a guy that danced not quite like Michael Jackson. read more

Ordered boneless chicken fingers... they looked like they had been refried 2-3 times before I got them. Hard, dark crunchy batter, with some weird chutney sauce. There were only 5 people in the bar, so no excuse for the food. I was really disappointed as I had just come from Logan and made a stop to see this place ~ since I'm a Liverpool fan ~ I was stahvin' - so I ate the crap, never again. On the plus side, the Guinness was good. I suppose it is a bar, so it's crappy drunk bar food, maybe it's me. read more

I can't say if I like the Phoenix Landing or not. I've been there for lunch, which was solid. I've also been there for Elements Drum'n'Bass (every Thursday). Somehow, the Drum'n'Bass events don't particularly excite me. I've been to many Drum'n'Bass events in my life and Boston just doesn't really seem to be the scene for it. However, if you're really craving it, you should go. It's not bad either. And, as I said, the food is good. Phoenix Landing is also a good place to have a beer with friends - it's reasonably quiet during the day, and has a nice pub atmosphere in the early evening. Later in the evening, it gets loud, and they start moving tables around to prepare for the night's event. read more

Love it! Best place around town for a chill night dancing. Cheap cover, nice crowd, friendly bouncers and bartenders! Thanks guys for being awesome! Haven`t had a disappointing night so far and i am there quite often. P.S. The DJ doesn't really mix, he kind of just plays random songs one after another, but they are pretty good songs, so I`m fine with that! read more

Stopped by because I was visiting my sister in Cambridge and we were hungry and needed to eat ASAP. had to seat ourselves (not sure if there was a hostess, no greeting upon entrance) but the menu was impressive, a lot of good choices. Might go for the seafood options if i go back, but I went for the herbivore burger, a good vegetarian option. My sister has celiac's disease and the waitress was unfamiliar with her dietary restrictions, which made it hard for her to find suitable options. My brother got an open face steak tips thing which I think he enjoyed. The fries were good and came on the side. I think there was a live music or club event going on later, but we were out of there by 9. Aside from the issue with the server uninformed of gluten free options, the service was great and the Irish servers were super friendly and warm, good experience there. Decent food and friendly service- the Irish pub scene was a fun atmosphere read more

This place is quaint and has a cozy yet big enough space. We had stopped by to grab some drinks and it was pretty busy for a weekday and it being about 9ish at night. By the time we left, it was actually a lot more packed than it was when we came in. My brother and husband both had gotten drinks and enjoyed them. The service was great and overall the vibe was good. I would say you should check this place out if you want to grab some drinks with a group of friends. :) read more

This is pretty much the only place I go to on anything remotely approaching a regular basis. Phoenix Landing rules, although I'll admit for me it has little to do with the place and everything to do with ELEMENTS on Thursday nights. Elements has been going for a number of years and it is a great drum n' bass party. Lots of chill people dancing their asses off. It gets a little crowded by 12 so if you like to have room to strut your stuff on the floor get there around 11:15 or so. The first DJ usually goes on at 11. read more

So I have started to frequent the P.L . again. Why? The food is now to die for. Whatever they did. Sold me excellent apps, unique delicious burgers, rockin cabbage ,bacon soup. The service wasn't so hot but the food is now good enough to overlook that for now! Still need to get in there for brunch but Need to be in the mood for a good Football match. JUst one bite of any dish and you will see the landing knows the way to your heart is through your stomach!! read more

2 Stars for a great place to watch soccer. Otherwise the place is a bit grim, dark and dingy and not too hygienic. Like it is trying to be as much of the quintesential dive bar, in keeping with the hordes of Central Square hobos, nutcases and other losers, that hang around outside. Why don't they put their big profits into a bit of renovation? It is not like they have kept their price down.... Good beer choice, but draft tasted like the lines are dirty, or were not rinsed properly. I know it is tough to find the time to clean the lines when you are open at 9am for soccer and close at 2am. Staff pretty friendly, apart from Irish twat, who thinks that coming from County Cork makes the sun shine out of his rear end. Food is OK, happy hour food 1/2 priced appetizers every day of the week from 5-7pm, is their saving grace. Tip: if you take a seat outside on the sidewalk, be prepared for long waits between service. read more

This is one of three real soccer establishments in Boston/Cambridge (Caffè Dello Sport and The Banshee). This is a Liverpool supporters bar. However there is a decent size group of Manchester United and Arsenal supporters who watch matches there too. Great atmosphere for big matches including derbies, World Cup qualifying, Copa America, etc. Very diverse crowd. Only negative is service can be slow especially when there is a big crowd. read more

We had dinner there on a Thursday night. We took a table outside. There was chewing gum stuck to the chair, ambiance was bad (some homeless people using their bar and kept yelling and sweaing at each other next to our ears each time they stepped outside the restaurant). Our waitress was nice and attentive. Food was OK. read more

Ordered fish and chips. Highly disappointing. Fish was rubbery, fries had no flavor, and coleslaw was dry. Asked for substitution for slaw and was given seasoned mix veggies. They tasted like they'd been drizzled in lemon, at best. Only good part was the cold Boston Lager. Not a lot to eat in this area. I'd recommend drinking more before eating or going somewhere else altogether. read more

Makka Mondays with Voyager01 and Uppercut, are the only way ta start the week off right. "...one day i dont like is a monday, monday, monday, monday... " but when ya got somthin' ta look foward ta, it dont seem so bad! never been here on any other nite, but i have eaten here once and the food is pretty good. the guiness beef stew was delicious. for me it's the only spot i go on the reg. it's like my 2nd home. when i lived in alaska, my boy called me every monday nite standin' next ta the speaker, so i could get my Makka Monday fix. needles ta say i actually missed this palce. the door staff is the shit, always always good ta me. the bartenders are actually irish and they are the shit too! the drinks here are always good, and inexpensive. the vibes Voyager01 & Uppercut spin up, are off da chain. the live reggae that comes through, vibewise and others are just a bonus. because no matter if their there or not this is the only place ta be on monday nite. cover is $3- but ladies are free b4 11. no dress code, but you'll see beautiful girls dressed up, dredlocks, "hippy chicks", the preppy college kids, there's a pretty diverse crowd in here so wear what ya want. get there early, theres less people...it gets real crowded... the music is wicked...and if ya a lady there's no cover. read more

$5 cover to be surrounded by sweaty people on a dance floor too small to properly dance? No thanks. Friend wanted to come here. Waited about 15 minutes to get in on a Saturday night. A lot of people were having a great time because they were hammered. I feel like that's the only way you'll really enjoy this place. Get liquored up and you're good to go. The atmosphere? Very college'y. read more

I'm sorry you just moved here from Ireland. I'm sorry this is a shitty bartending job and it was the only one you could get without a work visa. I'm sorry you hate serving older women because they are traditionally bad tippers. Get over it. You have me a bare hello, a grumpy face, a short pour and an attitude when I called you on it. Lost a customer forever. read more

decent prices. music from 2003-2006 + 1 trap song from 2015. all right crowd. good space for dancing. bring your friends bc it's slightly awkward. casual dress. coat check avail. along an active scene with other bars you can hop to. read more

Advice: stay away. Came here to watch a rugby game and the cover charge was $20 per person. At least warn people on social media/on your website about this bizarre fee. Not only was the charge ridiculous, the guy also took $20 and then told us there aren't any seats left. Good stuff. Never will I be back here. read more

We had some time to kill in Cambridge so we stopped in for a beer. We were hoping to find a place where we could sit outside and they have outdoor seating so we asked to do that. The employee asked are we having food? Because you have to order food if you want to sit outside. She said it was a law. Um ok. (Don't get me started on how lame this is if it's true.) We had dinner plans so we said I guess we have to sit inside then. She sat us just on the other side of a big pillar so we couldn't really see any of the TV screens or people watch- boring. What's the point of visiting new places if you can't look around? So we moved to a different table and that was much better- Why did she seat us in no-man's-land when there were plenty of other places to sit? Also, the servers seemed annoyed by having to actually do their jobs. The vibe here was just plain weird for a pub- not the laid back, friendly kind. The beer was good, but it's not like they make it there. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

Friday & Saturday nights at the Phoenix are totally awesome!!! If you don't know the cute deejay's name (DjVinny) by now,then get out of your lame cave! He's been spinning Boston's mod,punk,new wave,indie,alternative scene for well over a decade! We should know,we've been following him since the 90's. Unlike other big mouth dj's,he prefers to let his music do the talking. Friday nights (Pretty Young Things) the music is geared for the gals & gal pals: Retro girl groups: Blondie,Nena,Aretha,Madonna,gogo's,& booty beat. Saturday nights (BoomBoom Room) is an eclectic mix of 80's new wave,electro,one hit wonders,heavy metal,punk,& old school dance hits. When he spins he generally keeps the theme & plays some staple classics,only bec the crowd expects it, but he never likes rules & always throws in offbeat surprises and keeps the crowd in a full dancing frenzy. Get there early bec. it packs. They let the ladies get up & dance on the benches. Girls are hottt & studs...look out for us! foxes! read more

Really fun! Not as hipster-y as I was expecting. I went on a Friday night so it was 80s mixed with top-40 which was a nice change. Kind of small and crowded, but really good dance vibe. No line for the bathroom either, which is always a plus. read more

Im pretty new to Boston. Like 3 days new, 2 days when I went to the Landing. I went in, the shots of jack were a lil more expensive than I am used to but the Guiness was only five bucks so in my head it evened out. I left the bar after 2 shots and a beer and travelled the city for a while, but came back, mainly cause it was the only place i could find that diddnt seem to care about my hat. (A cowboy hat is part of my ensemble.) The cover charge, only five bucks, was a good price. The Bouncer, Mike, I believe his name was, was polite and answered all of my questions about the city when I went outside to smoke, so I really appreciated that. When I came back, I walked in to Another One Bites the Dust. I have to admit, I felt pretty badass with my long coat and cowboy hat with that song on and what seemed like everyone there looking at me. The Music kicked some serious butt, and I even danced, something I rarely do because of my shy demeanor. Everyone was friendly, kind hearted and it was a genuinely fun atmosphere to be immersed in. I did feel somewhat nervous, it being a new town and me dressing like I do, but the fun and frolic of the patrons made me feel like I have been going there for years. The staff was incredibly polite...(sorry, but there are horror stories on the west coast about people's attitudes over here) and their smiles were warm, something also I aint used to. I plan on going there tonight, now that Ive figured out how not to be completely lost on the subway system, and hope to go at least once more before I head back to tacoma later this week. read more

This place looks like it'd be scary, but it has breaks music wed nite, d&b thurs nites, and something else maybe sunday? No dress code, wear what you want, very chill on those nites (well i only went one wed once in june or july but my friends went all the time ). Low cover. The reason i only went once for the good music is because i was scared to go there at first, and then i moved right after. I had bad experiences early on here, on different nights. The first was a few years ago it was probably a sat or fri nite, with my then boyfriend, top 40/r&b music. Scary girls, guys grabbing my butt even tho i was with my boyfriend.. ugh. Then later that same year i tried to go in and everyone was very irish bar looking, didnt let my friend in the club either... So either it's changed, or some nites it's way irish bar, faneiuel hall -ish, and then other nites fun and good music. I'd say give it a try and see what you think! read more

This is a last resort if you don't have anywhere to go. The music is obnoxiously loud, so loud the windows shake. Not much of a diverse crowd with a bunch of people either banging into each other or swaying like they're doing an African dance. The drinks and prices are decent though. Flyers show a lot of events but I haven't gone to one. But there is usually a good sized crowd, even on weekdays. But this place is wayyy tooo small for large crowds. read more

I had the worst breakfast in a long time there this morning. It took ten minutes to get a lousy cup of coffee, and then another ten to get cream and sugar for it. After first receiving the wrong meals, we finally got what we ordered. Everything was cold including my bacon which was totally charred. The 'fresh' fruit cup was rotten, literally. I won't be back there to eat. read more

The food is really good but the waitress got our food wrong and was talking smack to the other employees about use wanting our food in a specific way. And was drinking on the job in front of us. Soo unprofessional. Like if you don't like your job then quit. And then tell the other waitress to wait on us instead of her. So rude. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. Hunter Jae is a great chef! Breakfast outside on the patio during a rare nice day in Cambridge is a pure joy! The service here is eh though. read more

Go to Phoenix Landing for the dancing. As others have said it is a dive. I've also found it super hard to get drinks at the bar. However, the music won't let you down. It is the best destination if for a night of dancing, behind Middlesex, in Central Square. The dancing gets crazy, and at a point in the night it gets difficult to move around without getting an elbow in the head. However, if you drink enough those sorts of things will be quickly forgotten and all you will remember is that great night of dancing. read more