Really cool bar. Honestly the only reason I gave it 4 stars was it gets a little tight on busy nights. Sort of a small bar and it can definitely get uncomfortable when it's crowded. I'd give it 5 stars to those who don't mind crowds - 4 stars for those who want a little space to breathe haha. Food was good, drinks solid. The decor is so cool. SO cool. The whole aesthetic in there rules. read more

Terrible. I had the most disgusting Bloody Mary sitting at the bar waiting for my takeout. The seafood stew was potato stew. It had a couple shrimp and 4 clams. No muscle. I called when I opened the container at home. The woman who answered the phone was the same woman who made the disgusting Bloody Mary. When I complained she told me they are out of muscles and that I was given an extra clam. I threw away50$ into the owners pocket! read more

Cool little Irish bar. Friendly bartender and good food. I'd definitely go back for a lunch beer and a bite.

Love this spot. Great atmosphere and the shepherds pie and fish and chips are the real deal!

Cheeky staff. Wonderful beer selection. Regulars are loud and quite rude. Don't interact with them. -Tiff read more

I guess I should have ordered only Irish fare. The mussels were not very good, as though someone poured half a white wine bottle into the broth. My cocktail, which sounded interesting on paper, was tiny and stiff. I ordered a Guinness to wash away the taste. Kudos to the server who didn't forget me despite how crowded it was, though. read more

Solid. Had the mussels and they were good. A little pricey and a smallish place but there's beer and a good vibe

Super nice staff. Small place with lots of character. Music is just ok as you can barely hear it even sitting 8 feet away. Not designed for it. read more

There is a reason the Druid is constantly packed. Obviously they know how to pour a Guiness, but every time I go I'm surprised by how good the food is. I've been going more then 15 years! (Why haven't I reviewed before now?) The fish and chips are phenomenal, so good I order them too often. I should really branch out with their specials. Recently, I had a seafood chowder special that was so outstanding I find myself wishing it was on the menu every night. The service is top notch Irish Pub service -- always friendly and attentive, no matter how many folks are packed in. Finally, The Druid frequently has great Irish musicians playing in the big booth to the right of the door -- a detail that frankly makes the whole of Inman square feel like a neighborhood. read more

What everyone says is true: it's the best fish n' chips in town. Here's why: 1. Authenticity. Served in newspaper with fries and a lemon wedge. No frills. They'll even give you a cup of curry sauce, which is an absolute must when eating fries/chips in Ireland. 2. Perfect breading. All too often, restaurants ruin this simple dish by using a heavy breading. At The Druid, it's light and crispy, even after sitting under the newspaper. First bite to last bite, there's no mushy overly-thick breading to be found. 3. Portion. Bring your A-game and an empty stomach. This is a very large meal. It honestly may be close to a pound of fish. I also tried the fish chowder and it was excellent, to the point that I may forgo the fish n' chips in favor of the chowder on my next visit. Big pieces of cod and salmon, clams, and tender potatoes, all in a robust seafood broth that is somehow not overly fishy. read more

You'll see it on the drink menu and contemplate... There is no need.. everybody needs a little bit of it in their lives... It's the .... D R U I D F L U I D - one star because if you can't get a seat when it's busy... it gets awkward standing in the middle with that fairy light thing hanging over you. read more

On the recommendation of Rebecca S, we ventured to The Druid on a cold, rainy evening to fill our bellies with Irish fare and some of that sudsy stuff. I was already familiar with their interesting beer menu but when it came to the food, I was a first-timer. And unlike most first-timers, I was not left disappointed or bewildered. The fish and chips, sans chips sub their much-talked-about mashed potatoes (for small additional fee) not only came in a portion size fit for a fattie, it was so surpisingly good from teh fresh, soft bread to the crisp and season-battered fish, to the perfect amount of tartar sauce) I finished the whole thing. And all of the potatoes. Go ahead, call me a fattie. The crowd slowed the service down a bit (I think our lovely waitress had to handle the entire place!), but we were more than understanding, as she was really down-t-earth and helped to broker the deal in getting the kitchen to sub out our 'chips' for a side of mashed. Solid grub, plenty of brews, neighborhoody service and a bustling atmosphere dotted with live Irish music and makes The Druid an easy choice for a casual meal with (a small group of) friends. read more

It was like a welcome home party. Irish, Irish, Irish everywhere. (Fine, so I'm not actually from Ireland, but I may as well be.) Beautiful Irish bartender takes our drink order. Sexy Irish accent. Straight off the boat. Hello, sir. Irish bartender takes food order. Jocelyn C. convinces me to get the burger and not the chicken salad sandwich. Irish bartender encourages Jocelyn C. Cheeseburger it is. Irish bartender tells me to get it medium. Done. Irish bartender delivers burger. It's the size of my head, but I'm willing to take the risk and bite into it. I haven't had a burger in years. This seemed promising already. Irish bartender tells us to enjoy. I bite, I die. HOLY NUTS. Why haven't I been the The Druid before? Not only is it rapidly becoming my happy place because of all the Irish goodness (and the hot Irish bartender), but it was hands-down the best burger I have ever had. FINE. I don't eat burgers that often, but that's because I don't enjoy the texture or the flavor very much. But this... this was a flavor explosion in my mouth. I don't know what they season their meat with, but it's good. Matched with a beer, and you've got yourself quite the hefty meal. Unreal. It was burger heaven with a side of hot Irish bartender. Definitely going back, especially for the live Irish music on Wednesday. I'm totally fine with feeling massively full by the time I leave. It makes rolling down the street a lot easier. Love the Druid. Love, love, love. And shout out to Jocelyn C. and Melissa A. for accompanying me there and encouraging my overeating :) read more

We love the Druid as our local neighborhood Irish pub. It reminds us of the pubs we went to in Ireland. The food is delicious, especially the curry fries for snacking. And the druid burger has excellent flavor and cooked perfectly. The staff is fantastic and truly make it a wonderful experience every time we come here. read more

The Druid - Druid burger and a Guinness - Irish Pub Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Some bars you go to for the drink list. Others you visit when you're looking to get smashed with unsavory characters. When I pay a visit to The Druid, I'm looking for cozy ambiance. And this place satisfies every time. I think that's the principal reason why I've never had an unsuccessful date here. As soon as you walk in through the doors, The Druid puts you at ease. Maybe it's the mix of old-school Irish flair with the worldliness and artistry of Cambridge, but something about this bar is immediately agreeable. The beer list isn't too extensive, but it's solid. And for a Cambridge watering, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. (Nothing like the highway robbery happening over at Lord Hobo and Meadhall.) The only thing I avoid at The Druid is trivia night. I've been to many trivia events, and this one is a little too "geek-elite" for my taste. But otherwise, I'll always jump at the invitation to have a lager here. read more

How many times did I walk past the doors at the Druid, nose upturned, convinced it was another hokey Irish-style pub, despite all evidence to the contrary? I can't even begin to count. K is a regular at The Druid and after hearing accounts of his beer-soaked exploits there, I finally agreed - nay, suggested - an outing. It was a Monday night, the Pats were on the TV (minus one star for the flat screen, or any tv at all...no bar with a television, no matter how wonderful, will ever squeak by the 4 star mark), the crowd was relaxed, most tables occupied, and the smell of deep-fry oil, punctuated by the scent of fish filled the room. Save the tv, there was not a tacky flourish to be seen. For a small bar, there's a good selection of beers on tap, with a few interesting regional microbrews, the requisite Brooklyn (that night it was Lager, differentiated in flavor from its IPA by a measure fewer of hops), and the British blah blah beers, and an equally small but interesting selection of beers in the bottle. I'm not much of a pub food gal, though I'm told the fish & chips are wonderful. That's for the next visit. And bless you for leaving the hooded robes at home. read more

Hands down the best trivia night I've been to in Boston, complete with a Quizmaster who actually writes his own questions. And some brutally challenging questions they are. Everything from the format to the prizes (free shots for last place? Don't mind if I do!) to the contestants themselves is better than anywhere else I've been in this trivia-heavy town. The downside, of course, is that the place gets ridiculously crowded, and you generally have to show up an hour before the game starts if you want to have a remote chance of getting a table. Thankfully, they've become aware of this problem and started handing out clipboards. Bottom line is, once you've played trivia here, everywhere else will just seem lacking. I'm told they also serve food at this fine establishment, but I'm generally too wrapped up in the game to be hungry. I'll leave the food reviews to someone else. read more

Totally agree with Nick about the trivia here -- it is top notch. Wed. nights at 8pm, I believe. Much better than the organized Stump! trivia nights you find all over the place. This guy means business. I'd put him second only to the guy who used to run the Mon. night trivia at John Harvard's. But he left a while ago, so I guess The Druid is the champ. But the bonus here is that the food is much better than you'd expect for a tiny Irish pub -- even if this one feels more genuine than most others. The small menu has your usual pub fair as well as some more traditional irish treats, and it's all quite goos -- the burgers, fish and chips, are all done superbly. I also saw Mark Sandman from Morphine here shortly before he died... though I don't know if that belongs on a recomendation... read more

Went in here for the first time yesterday, after everyone I knew kept recommending it. I gotta say, I can see what all the fuss is about! Even though I only went in for brunch (the wait for S&S was too long!), I was pleasantly surprised by how awesome (and filling) their Irish breakfast was. It was cheap too, which is always a plus in my book. The waitress/bartender was really nice and brewed us a fresh pot of coffee. The atmosphere definitely felt relaxed, with a very authentic Irish feel (although I can only imagine what Ireland is like from living vicariously through all of my friends from there), perhaps minus the weird glowing fairy thing hanging from the ceiling. I can definitely see myself hanging out here for a shitload of pints really soon!!! ***EDIT: Have had dinner here a few times since initial review... also amazing! I friggin' LOVE this place. Shepard's pie is excellent, and I'm thinking the Druid makes my favorite burger possibly EVER. read more

Barney B took me here for a bday date. It was one of the best presents ever! While it was a bit crowded when we got there- the bartenders jumped up when they saw us walk in and moved some people down so we could sit at the bar. Without having to ask- they brought him a Guinness and I ordered my Sam. (Sometimes- it's good to roll with Barney B). Having been to Ireland, this is the kind of place I was looking for over there that was very hard to come by. You would have only found this in a non-tourist ridden village. In the tourist areas you find Thai and Indian cuisine- don't ask me! So the atmosphere was great, the bar tenders attentive and all of them had charming brogues, and of course- I was in great company. But then-out came the grand masterpiece that will have the druid live on in my heart - and likely my hips-forever- the cheeseburger. Grilled to perfection with onions and cheese- the perfect bread to meat ratio- and hand cut fries on the side, greasy little morsels of potato that cut beautifully with the malt vinegar they provide (hold please, salivating on my keyboard). Not only is the druid a great pub- it is harboring the best cheeseburger I have had in the greater Boston area thus far. The rest of the menu looked awesome- but next time I have a cheeseburger craving it is to the Druid I go! It could be a long time before I try anything else. "Get here now" (but if you see Barney B and I come in- make some room at the bar!) read more

Ohh, the Druid. When I lived in East Cambridge, if I ever wanted a burger, this was THE place. I was undecided whether to give it 3 or 4 stars, but decided on 4 because the food is SO damn good. So yeah. The food. The fish and chips is probably the best I have ever had. They have malt vinegar on the table for the chips, which is neat. I've also had the burger and the sirloin, and both were to die for. Perfectly cooked, juicy and tender. Also, they give you soda bread while you wait, which is cool. The downside? Be prepared to wait. I've never waited less than an hour for my meal. The place is tiny and is usually packed, so it's understandable. I just grab a beer (they have a really good selection) and kick back, Plus the Irish waiters are kinda cute ;) read more

Man, this place rocks! Came here on a Friday night and the place was definitely hoppin with a great vibe. We luckily scored a couple seats at the bar. The crowd is good mix of grad students and locals. Beer selection and prices were great. I remember reading about the fish-n-chips and they definitely lived up to its reputation here - HUGE portions! Nice laid-back atmosphere, very cool decor and friendly bartenders and staff who actually were all Irish - accent included all made up for a fantastic night out. Definitely a place to frequent often. Too bad we all had to witness the Sox lose to the Mets for a second night in a row. Boo!! read more

Strange, unfortunate veggie burger, tasted of lemon. Dreary fries served with a runny unremarkable curry sauce I did not bother to finish. One of the worst trivia experiences in Cambridge. - Blatant cheating rewarded - Overcrowding requires early arrival - Disaster of a sound system necessitates shouting to be heard - Late start just straight up aggravating The bread was pretty good. I was reasonably happy with the beer list. read more

Went to The Druid with friends last night (after a show at the Lily Pad next door) and can't believe I didn't yelp them sooner as my impression of them is consistent. I'm not much of a pub-goer but I love this little place because you can get much more than a pint there (I had Sauvignon Blanc and one of my friends had a yummy martini made with Absolut Citron) and the staff is always good-natured and polite. No attitudes and not a cranky face in the lot of 'em. Their menu is uncomplicated and well-priced and their food is delicious. if you're imagining it to comprise of the typical fried fare of the average bar/pub, you're wrong. Last night, I ordered their Irish seafood stew for $17 (can feed 2 with the bread basket) and it was fresh and delicious and chock full of mussels, clams, shrimp, and cod served with carrots, potatoes, and green beans. OMG sooooo good. The Druid isn't good for large groups but is a fun place for drinks with friends or a casual date. On a crowded night you'll definitely bump into others but it's a great way to exchange smiles and make new friends with folks that are generally down-to-earth and unpretentious. You can park around the corner in the city lot and can often find street parking. Go check it out, it's worth the trip. read more

I really love this bar. They serve a great pint of Guinness which gives it HUGE street cred as an Irish bar. When you sell as much of it as they do there is a good chance that the keg is freshly tapped. No old beer here that's for sure. Bartenders do a fantastic job getting you a refill quickly without giving you a lot of foam. WIN. Also the food here is really good too. Menu is small but everything on there is top notch. Calamari, stew, steak, burger. Take your pick and you won't be disappointed. Music is yet another bonus of the place. I've been there when they have a dj. This local guy with long hair who is well known in the area. Kinda Matasyahu meets Cat Stevens on the wheels of steel. I've seen him at Middlesex Lounge too. Worth hearing wherever he is. Shout out to Paul the Bartender! read more

The Druid is a fantastic Irish bar to get a beer and food after work. The staff has always been extremely friendly and the food great. Through the pandemic, they were life savers for a good beer meal option in Inman. I hope the outdoor seating stays after the pandemic! read more

We absolutely LOVE coming here. Their fish and chips is OUT OF THIS WORLD. One of my friends said that it was by far the best fish and chips they've ever had in their LIFE. Their shepherds pie is something you just don't expect - it's like a braised pot roast - giant chunks of melt in your mouth beef, roasted root vegetables, and topped with AMAZING mashed potatoes. Holy cow. Seriously. I ordered a burger the other day and requested a sub with those mashed potatoes and they gladly obliged... and they gave me enough to make a meal out of just the potatoes! How do they do it??? And on to the main pièce de résistance - their burger. Seriously, I have to vote this as the best burger in Boston. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, topped with mixed greens, grilled onion, tomato and mayo... GENIUS. We head here almost weekly. You just don't expect the high quality of food that you receive from the tiny closet sized kitchen, but we're never disappointed! And their beer selection is also top notch! read more

You have love a neighborhood style bar that allows you to not only bring your dog in to sit with you while you dine and drink, but also brings in the cutest babies ever. Granted I've only seen two here, but the baby sat at the bar with her parents like a champ and for some reason seeing her so happy while her parents could still come in for a drink just made me happy. This isn't the biggest bar in the world, so if you have a large group you probably won't want to come here, but this small bar has all kinds of irish food and a pretty awesome beer selection too. Matt J. loves coming here with his friends and we have even been here for pub trivia on Wednesdays (which btw will most likely start way late, and this trivia is pretty popular so get here early if you plan on getting a table!) The decor is probably my favorite part though. They have random fairy like creatures and such hanging from the ceiling and overall it just has a lot of character. Food wise I haven't eaten here other than a bite of my friend's porkchop which I think was slightly overcooked but it was GIGANTIC so you do get what you pay for I supposed in that respect. Pretty much an awesome fun, laid back bar in inman everyone should try at least once :-) read more

Hype. The Druid has it, and can absolutely and completely back it up. I'm used to paying the premium price for brews that pubs, taverns, and the like normally charge on the other side of the Charles. But the more-than-fair prices that Druid offers are extremely welcome. And hey, they've got Affligem on tap. Good looks, guys. The food is pretty freakin' superb too. Right now, they've got their signature Lamb Burger on special, and I really think they need to add this to the menu. Savory, spicy, and perfectly cooked -- I loved this from the first bite to the last. I also had a chance to try the Hearty Beef Stew (the beef melts in your mouth and cuts like butter), the Irish Sausage, Beans & Mash (drool) and the Shepherd's Pie. Everything was phenomenal...and don't even get me started on the brown bread...I think my Irish ancestry was even full after that meal. To top it off, the waitstaff, equipped with off-the-boat Irish accents and authenticity, were awesome. Polite, friendly, and accommodating, these guys really topped off my Druid experience perfectly. I honestly felt like I was in an authentic Dublin tavern for a little over an hour that Saturday evening. To put it simply: The Druid is can't-miss Boston eats. read more

The Druid is the best Irish pub in the Boston area. The food is amazing (burger is in the top 3 I've ever had), diverse beer selection and the friendliest service in town! I've never had anything less than a great experience here. It tends to get crazy busy around 6pm everyday, and it can be hard to get a table, but it's worth the wait! Even during busy times, the service never lags, and the pub attracts a pretty chill crowd. They have Irish music on Saturday afternoons too! read more

The décor here is dope and so is the atmosphere. Not the sort of place that you go to for a game but if you want a good Irish pub in the Inman/Central Square area, this is your best bet. The fish and chips, steak, and lamb stew are all delicious Winter fare. read more

Used to be killer - now its just ok. 2 or 3 years ago, the Druid was one of my favorite places. Great beer, friendly bartenders, and cool left of center house, drum+bass, and other eclectic fare. Never ate here, never cared to - but the Guiness was tasty and the company was choice. Then someone else bought it, fired all the great bartenders - kicked out the house DJs - and basically ran the place into the ground. Was back here recently and it was certain better than right after the relaunch....but it is still a shell of its old self. read more

I've really missed the east coast pub scene (there are some lame wannabe's out here in LA - 'cept for O'Brien's in Santa Monica - love u! :), so I made it a point to hit a real pub while visiting Boston - and I'm so glad we chose The Druid~~ It was freakin cold out, so we were happy to score a cozy lil' corner booth by the window... Even for a Sunday evening, there were a good number of people there and the atmosphere was fun and lively. As for service, our waitress was really friendly and pretty efficient considering she seemed to be working the whole place herself.... Food-wise, everything was deliciously deeeeeelicious. We started w/ the fried calamari appetizer and a fish chowder. Both were realllllly good....especially the fish chowder (we only ordered that cuz some random lady I ran into in the restroom was raving about it - so thank you, random lady). For my entree, I had the Irish sausage, mash and beans - what can I say, I am a sucker for processed meats in encasing. The dish was so stinkin good I wanted to cry. I think my bro-in-law either had the shepherd's pie or fish and chips (but I can't really remember b/c I was 2 beers in and very much engrossed in my own food). But whatever he had, he loved it. And the sister had....who knows...again, wasn't paying attention. So point is, go eat the calamari, fish chowder, and irish sausage entree. That's all I can remember, but all three were damn good. And it sounds like the cheeseburger is sumthin' special so that's what I'm getting when I go back. And that's WHEN...not if! read more

Loved this place. The fish n' chips are fantastic, and the soda bread was the best I've ever had. Really a fun vibe - a fun place to meet people. The staff is super friendly and cute - Irish accent included. read more

I wish I had gone here before. The fish and chips are really good. The atmosphere is fun. Even free wireless. Decent beer selection, including good drafts. (I keep going here and I've never been able to bring myself to order anything but the fish and chips. So this rating only applies to the fish and chips!) read more

[reviewer's note: It was pointed out to me that I tend to finish my reviews with three- or four- word sayings like "Get here now!" "Really, what else matters?" "Move on Beavis"....the list goes on. Honestly it's not intentional, but as I look over past reviews, it seems a common theme. and it usually is after a paragraph or four of decent detail - and then I just end it with a one-liner. Lame. I have made a mental note to perhaps not do this as liberally as I have, so that my reviews don't appear stale or scripted. OK, sorry - back to my review now] This Place Rocks [damn......] read more

On one lovely afternoon, I trekked from Central Sq to Inman Sq to go have a certain woman's-private-issue test done at the Cambridge Hospital. Needless to say, I was dreading it. Ice cream would be great, but the sugar would only make me more hyper and tense. Then I found the perfect cure to ease my stress: BEER. Into the Druid I go. It was really great. Place was quiet, good music was playing, and there's only one other customer there. Service was great too. Not over the top, which I like, because I needed to be left alone as I filled myself up with their awesome black bean burger and thick cut fries. And two rounds of beer. Now I'm ready for any test to be done on me! read more

I love love love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! While it's awfully small, we'll call it cozy, besides the pub ambiance and the willing eagerness of the staff to accommodate your party of any ridiculous size totally makes up for the fact that it can occasionally feel like a subway car in the middle of rush hour. The food, the booze, the trivia. The Druid can practically do no wrong in my book. They have the best Irish pub food I've eaten in Boston. I find their fries to be incredibly addictive, but I also like my fries to be slightly squishy. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, it's all excellent. And even at the busiest times, I've never waited an excessive amount of time for my meal. Nice beer selection, and they also have Magnus Pear Cider!!! Oh my god. I wanted to marry the brunette waitress who works Wednesday nights. I can say this now since I've moved out of Boston though I don't think it's any less creepy. She was amazing. Seriously. So attentive, so nice, so welcoming, so friendly even in the middle of the madhouse that is trivia night. She even fixed our table. Love love love her. Trivia. oh man. the most difficult trivia night in Boston I've been to. And just to rep, my team generally placed in the top 5. One time, we were in 2nd the whole time until the final question T_T. But ya know, trivia is a team effort so I don't really know how helpful that will be since you'd probably be gauging my skill level from the quality of my review. Whatevs. It's challenging. Trivia starts around 8:30. If you want a table/ be able to sit, it'd probably be best to arrive around 7-7:30. Max team of 6. $5 entry fee, but before you dismiss the Druid, the prize for 1st place is a the whole damn pot. I think they said the largest pot they've had was $100, but it seems like they tend to hold steady around $70. Besides, think of all the intellectual glory and the potential bragging rights!!! The announcer is pretty chill. The only bummer I think is the length of time between questions which can kind of drag on. Honestly, the Druid is one of my favorite places in Boston though I don't know much about any other nights at the Druid. I pretty much come for the trivia. If I visited any more ... well let's just say that my waistline can't accommodate all that Irish food. generous generous portions. read more

Hands down the absolute best fish 'n chips I've EVER had, probably even including some very memorable ones I had in Liverpool. Portion is HUGE and comes wrapped in a giant ball of newspaper. Very awesome. The fried fish is the best tasting one I've had. Even as I was eating it, I was thinking "it's fried fish, how good can it be" and am amazed with the subsequent bite. Wait can be a bit long, but the place is really special. read more

Divey and dark. The ceiling decor is super cool. The fish and chips are yummy. The vibe is chill and laid back (I've worn sweats and a hoodie everytime I've come). One time in particular I came for dinner, someone at the bar was saving seats for friends who weren't there yet. One of the staff came over and told him to cut it out and told us to sit down and order. The seat saver was pissy, but we were thrilled. You the best Druid. read more