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Shays Pub & Wine Bar

Wine Bar, Pub, and Lounge$$$$

Harvard Square, Cambridge

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7.2^/10

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"Just wine and beer"(2 Tips)
"1) Arrive before 4pm on a Friday to secure an outdoor table."(5 Tips)
"nice, chill bar."(3 Tips)
"Staff and food a++++"(2 Tips)

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T BAugust 16, 2016
Cheap and low-key. Not as bougie as almost all of the other bars in the Square. It is preferable to sit outside. Can get very crowded on weekends. Yummy salsa.
BikaboutApril 16, 2014
lo-fi bar with no pretensions and reasonable drink prices. They have an outdoor patio as well, but expect to share it with friendly smokers - Shay's is one of the last businesses to allow any smoking.
Julia CohenNovember 12, 2014
Cheap wine and beer, cozy local vibe. Authentic "chips" (fries) and impressive cheese to nacho ratio
Constantin WAugust 4, 2019
Outside seating and a couple of good beers! A little rundown though
S TJuly 11, 2016
I used to live in LA and I never saw a cockroach as big as the one I saw at this bar crawling on the overhead pipe. Food was delicious though
Helen HuppuchJuly 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Just wine and beer but it's a cool, classic little casual pub where you can actually smoke on the patio.
The Next Great Generation (Boston)January 20, 2012
This quaint wine bar fills up quite fast so allow yourself some extra time to eat if you have plans to head out to a film at the Brattle or a show at ART later on. Read more
Andrew BeckerFebruary 10, 2017
When in Harvard Sq and I want to mix it up from going to Charlie's
Jeremy KrantzFebruary 23, 2015
Great place for day drinking in Cambridge. Affordable too!
Nicole LabrecqueFebruary 3, 2016
Been here 10+ times
nice, chill bar. nachos are great!
Bordeaux WinesApril 19, 2012
Know your wine at this Harvard hotspot. Be smart, and try a glass of Bordeaux to get your night started off right.
Kevin PignoneJune 9, 2013
Sit outside if you can it was a great way to relax and enjoy friends.
Felicia JadczakJune 15, 2014
The french fries are killer... What REAL fries should be!
NathanDecember 8, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Great spot for a pint of Guinness to start your Cambridge pub crawl — next stop: Grendel’s
Ivelisse EstradaJuly 18, 2011
Been here 100+ times
hard-core wall action! be among the first to christen the patio in spring—and the last to retreat to the mulled cider–scented bar in the fall.
Matthew MillerDecember 15, 2011
Really good nacho's. Was there with three friends and they were free!!!
Riley StillerApril 9, 2014
If you're not a 30+ hipster with bad taste in people and atmosphere, this place isn't for you... Cheap draft beer is a plus 👍
Jessica BeavisJune 19, 2015
Great vibe and a decent beer list
Eric VenkerMay 13, 2014
Phenomenal bar with a great burger.
Jeanette CajideOctober 1, 2011
veggie burger one of the best I've ever had anywhere in the world.
Nicole LabrecqueApril 27, 2016
Been here 10+ times
cool, laid back vibe.
Paddy O'ReillySeptember 10, 2017
Beer and more beer
Zachary Bouzan-KaloustianAugust 15, 2011
Perfect spot for a nice glass of wine on a lovely fall afternoon
Sean FitzroyJuly 13, 2009
1) Arrive before 4pm on a Friday to secure an outdoor table. 2) Order a bottle of the vinho verde.3) Drink.4) Repeat
Ali NSeptember 16, 2015
Been here 25+ times
You can smoke on the porch!
Greg WilloughbyAugust 14, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Staff and food a++++
Stephen WalasavageNovember 23, 2010
The grilled cheese with bacon and tomato is... Wait for it... AMAZING.
Logan KerrDecember 5, 2015
Grimey and good.
Damo BApril 25, 2010
Remember you can sit anywhere outside and drink-incl the steps..
Senator John BlutarskiNovember 20, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Is it daytime? Go here to drink. Best day bar in Cambridge.
Scott MillerMarch 26, 2012
Awesome spot for a drink
Michael BullardMarch 22, 2012
Come now and drinks are on me.
adam fullertonNovember 4, 2012
Food was underwhelming and the tap lines tasted a bit stale... Sorry! :(
Kate ImbachMarch 20, 2010
The chipotle bean nachos will be my final meal
Amanda SardonisMarch 12, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Hummus plate gets sarah's "good value"
Caitlin WinnerAugust 21, 2009
A plus on the burger and fries.

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