Went to see Jeffrey Osborne at the Cantab last night - the show was phenomenal. The venue was great…read more- I hadn't been in years. The bartenders were great. It was packed, but everyone was cool. Everything about the experience was awesome! Two thumbs up - highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

What a fun spot to stop in for a couple and hear a band. The bartender and security staff were…read moredutifully attentive, seemed to be having a fun time, while making sure ids were checked and glasses were full. Easy access by foot if local and the T of central. We scored a parking spot directly across the street. Staff was cool With us grabbing a pizza next door and bringing it in. Live music upstairs and a poetry slam downstairs. Visit if you're new to the area or revisit if you haven't been in a while. It will not disappoint. Except maybe the old school bar bathrooms!

Majority of the concerts I've been to have been at Middle East -- music fests, cultural concerts,…read moreEDM nights, funk nights, PAX East nights -- and I've lost count of how many hip-hop/rap shows I've seen here. Some of the best concerts I've ever been to have been here. Downstairs, Upstairs, ZuZu -- each space has its own charm, and I'll always have a soft spot for all of them. Tickets are always fairly priced; I've never paid more than $65. The bartenders are chill, and the bar itself is standard -- nothing special -- but it's a concert venue. If you're looking for something craftier, head to Brick & Mortar down the street. Five stars for all the memories, and more to come!

I went for the first time for a JUTES concert- jutes was amazing, the venue itself was alright…read more When waiting in line for the bathroom I looked up at the wall and saw the vent caked with dust- definitely a fire hazard. I would come back again for a concert.

Rating of the venue itself, not the concert (Amira Elfeky). The venue seemed clean besides the…read moreceilings of the showroom. Bartender was pleasant and attentive. The stage was a good height to be able to see the performers. Was really up and personal which I loved. At times, the crowd on the floor were pretty crammed but we all made it work. I'd attend another concert here without question.

The most racist experience I've had in Boston. My friends and I attended emo night, and the…read morebouncers were extremely rude and singled my friends and I out (a group of mostly POC) and excluded us from coming in. There was no written notice of a mandatory dress code and we were turned away and rudely dismissed when we questioned why we couldn't get in. All because we weren't dressed "emo enough" according to them, which is completely arbitrary and goes against the anti-establishment spirit of being emo. I will never come back here again, and they do not deserve anyone's money.

Great food and beverages. Service was excellent and very friendly…read more Unfortunately music was a little late for us this time great venue.

The real deal. Best Guinness around. Good food. Friendly people are in there all the time, whether…read moreyou are in there for the first time or the hundredth time. I have been to so many music shows and they are always good, the booking manager gets only great acts.

Rude staff and SCAM. Read the other reviews BY MUSICIANS. I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND this place…read more Good beer is about all. They did not pay a group who had several out of town members and even one from out of the country and asked them to pay full price entry to the show before as well as for drinks. Also charge a ridiculous price to rent the venue after 10p on a weeknight when nobody is there. Pay to play for touring musicians - don't support this place if you care about honorability in music

The Lilypad in the heart of Inman Square Cambridge is in my opinion without doubt the best…read moreperformance space in the Boston area, with exception of course of the great larger halls like Symphony + Jordan. When it comes to the intimacy of a smaller room, nothing compares to the vibe of this great sounding + visually stunning venue, thanks to Dan Masi for the fantastic wall murals, and to the entire staff for always maintaining a welcoming + energetic atmosphere. The beer + wine selection is superb. Sure the hotel bars bring in some heavy hitters, but the Lilypad consistently features the absolute best of the phenomenal + varied artists we are blessed with in the amazing music scene of greater Boston, as well as talent from NYC + all over the country. The music programming is incredibly varied; some of the best jazz + chamber music performances I have ever enjoyed happened here. The ongoing Sunday-night Jazz Jam session is an awesome scene, always featuring great opening performances by the house-band, followed by convivial jazz jamming, open to players + listeners alike, not to be missed!

Glad we stumbled upon this spot while looking for live music in Boston on a Sunday. Down an…read moreunassuming alley in Somerville, The Jungle opens up into a cavernous black-painted space with a stage at the end. It's full of funky art pieces and a random assortment of tables. There's a small bar at one end serving beer, cocktails and food. While we were there the line up was a couple local indie bands. A great place to check out the local music scene. Minus one star because there was a strange smoky oily smell which may have been coming from another business but was unpleasant.

Went here for the first time last night…read more Had a blast rocking out to Squints with my buddies. We also caught some of Sand Machine before Squints took the stage. The place was sold out. Good energy, good sound, and a good time all around. The Jungle is a really cool live band venue tucked away in Somerville with food stands and restaurants surrounding it. Super friendly staff running the place. I love that it's mainly a live band space with a nice sized bar in the back. Support live music people. Super fun night at The Jungle! Looking forward to more shows!

I came here for Fruitstand and OMG IT WAS PERFECT!! The DJs gave me lifeeee It is an intimate…read morevenue but has enough space and is aerated enough so you can dance nonstop and not feel uncomfortable. Bartenders are very nice (I asked for a ginger ale and they didn't charge me), and bar is stocked really well! The upstairs has a quieter crafting activity and open space area for those of us who can't handle the sensory overload of too much sweaty loud music and strobing lights. No coat check so everyone just slung their jackets along the wall. Location was great, with a reasonably priced parking lot right outside. I will absolutely come back for Fruitstand and try to come to some indie shows here soon!

Good spot. I like this venue a lot because even at sold out shows the place has enough room to…read morebreathe! Very important, very respectable. There are stairs going up to the door, this is a smaller venue, there are multiple bars inside. Fortunately there is a coat check for $3 per coat, we waited in line for maybe 15 minutes. The coat check is smaller than the venue capacity, and everyone floods to get a coat on the way out. I've deducted a star because that was an unorganized and flustering situation.

Somehow I had never popped into the spot in Central before. The aesthetic is the optimal dark and…read moremoody cocktail bar vibe. The drinks were creative and well balanced but stronggg. It was fun trying a good options, just plan on taking the red line home. The staff was super helpful making menu recommendations and as the bar cleared out toward the end of the night they were fun to hang out with.

We had a mixed experience at Brick & Mortar. Atmosphere? Elevated. Drinks? Creative. Staff?…read moreUnfortunately, pretty unkind and impatient. We were greeted by a very harsh hostess and ignored by the wait staff for a about 20 minutes until we went to the bar and asked to be seen by a waiter. My partner was bumped into by a hostess who turned around and glared at him afterwards. We loved the menu but will likely not be back due to how we were treated by staff. They seemed a bit despondent.

A quirky and tiny pub/bar in Inman Square with lots of character everywhere you look. We…read moreunfortunately missed the kitchen as by the time we got there at 10:30pm, they had stopped serving food (on a Tuesday). But we grabbed a drink and enjoyed conversation. They had a lot of local brews and my cider was local too from MA--it was really good and refreshing. It was busy for a weeknight, so I think this is a good spot for locals! We will definitely come back for food another night as we wanted to try their fish and chip.

I came here on a Friday, probably around 2 PM, when it wasn't as busy, but most tables and…read morebarstools were occupied. The service was very warm and friendly, and I felt very well taken care of. The fish and chips were pretty good, with the added charm of being wrapped in newspaper. The portion was pretty big, and the server offered a takeaway container for my leftovers, and I opted for a plastic bag instead since the newspaper already made it quite convenient. Would definitely go back here again, especially to check out the live music for myself.

Definitely on the pricier end for sushi.. but the ambiance is EVERYTHING! We came here on a night…read morewhere they had live jazz and the night was just so fun! Quality of sushi is great and service was alright. They were pretty busy that night and it took a long time for our server to come back to us. Food came out fast but our server was missing for a long time.

We had a fun time coming here for dinner and some jazz! It was definitely an interesting…read moreexperience. The food here is fine. Their menu is absolutely massive, which is usually a red flag that they make a lot of things to mediocrity instead of focusing on excellent dishes. But if you just want Americanized Asian food and aren't expecting fine dining, then you're in for a treat with the hundred or so options on this extensive menu. We tried some sushi rolls, and then I had a fusion Japanese-Thai dish. The rolls were pretty good, they tasted fresh. And the udon and green curry combo in my dish was fine, I wasn't disappointed. Cocktails were similarly okay, nothing worth writing home about. In terms of atmosphere, the half of the restaurant that has live jazz was very unique. Great performance and the acoustics worked well, it was easy to hear the musicians get after it on the makeshift stage at the very front of the space. The jazz was the main attraction, obviously, so don't come if you're looking for quiet conversation. Service was a bit hit or miss; at first they were slow to bring drinks out but it picked up once they got everyone seated for the 6:30pm jazz. Be warned that you'll be asked to leave around 8:15pm to allow them to seat the 8:30pm performance. All in all, a fun option for basic food and drink with some live entertainment; if you're jonesing for some jazz then I can see you rating this place a little higher.