This profile has not been claimed by the business owner or representative.
Claim this business to update business information, get appointment requests, engage visitors with web chat, and more!
Temple Bar
- American
- Cambridge, MA
About this business
A gold-lettered, checkered awning hangs over the entrance to this brick-walled establishment, which has a copper-topped bar, mirrors and deep booths inside. The menu includes rabbit tenders, fondue, oysters and bouillabaisse. The wine selection is displayed behind the bar, where you can order appetizers and entrees for a quick bite. Liquid refreshments include frozen drinks, mudslides and pina coladas. Young professionals and locals head here after work in droves, and the high-top tables allow for good people watching.
Location details
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 5:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight |
Excellent food, attentive service – I'll admit that i was a bit anxious when my friends wanted to take me to Temple Bar for dinner for my birthday due to the amount of negative reviews I'd seen on Citysearch. However, we had a fantastic time; we made a reservation and were seated at a cozy table near the bar; and our service and food was excellent. My friend loved her cheeseburger and my "Chicken Under a Brick" was fantastic. I'd highly recommend the side of Meyer Spinach...tasty. One mishap: our Ceasar salad did not come ou... read more
Bad Brunch – I recently went to West SIde for brunch and was VERY disappointed. My friend and I waited at least 45 minutes for our food, during which time we had to ask several times for a refill on coffee, which was lukewarm when it finally came. When we commented to the waiter that we were still waiting for our food, he said "yeah, the kitchen is really busy today"...yet the restaurant was less than half full!!! When our food finally came out, it was dry, inedible, and had clearly been sitting under a warming lap for a lon... read more
Relaxed atmosphere and a creative menu make this Mass. Ave. hot spot a popular choice for after-work dinner and drinks. – The Scene Located between Harvard and Porter Squares, Temple Bar lures young professionals and local residents with a well-rounded menu and plenty of stylish liquid concoctions (Key lime martins, pineapple-infused vodka drinks). Exposed brick walls, low-hanging lamps, stylish furniture and dark lacquered tabletops provide a touch of elegance to an otherwise relaxed environment. Pleasant servers reveal the... read more
Great place for late afternoon weekend cocktails – Two friends and I found ourselves just outside of Harvard Square on saturday afternoon and hungy for some light snacks and a good cocktail. We stepped into Temple Bar and had a lovely time in their bar that is open to the street. The pizza, fries and salad were just right, although the pizza had a slightly soggy, limp crust. Our cocktails were good too - their drink list leans toward the sweet side of things, but classic drinks (side-car, old-fashioned) were just right. Our ... read more
Great place for drinks and appetizers – Great drinks, including martinis, beer and wine. Fabulous appetizers and woodfired pizzas.
Great Experience! – The lighting is perfect and there are a plethora of comfortable places to sit with friends or a date. The larger tables are round for good conversation and the tables for two are mini booths perfect for intamacy. It was later, so, available dinning was limited to a late night menu. The server was very pleasant, which is sometimes a rarity on a slow late mid-week night. The food and wine were definitly not a let down. We had the pork ribs and a pizza. Sounds simple, but simple is sometimes the hardest to a... read more
Disappointing – Went for Sunday brunch based on reviews and was extremely disappointed. Reservations were not necessary, walk-in was easy. Food was standard brunch fare, nothing special. Service was good, nothing special. Asked for hot tea, was brought a big box with mostly empty spaces where tea bags were. Would not go back, there are better places in Boston for brunch.
THIS PLACE IS GREAT – I consider myself a little bit of a restaurant snob, and I have to admit that this place was really something. My girlfriend and I went in last night and were simply amazed. The hostess was really sweet and welcomed us the moment we walked in the door. We first got a seat at the bar and the bartender made us these funky martinis that we loved. For dinner I had the sirloin and my girlfriend had the salmon. We both loved our dinners and we especially loved our waitress. It is such a relief to get a server... read more
A BAD IDEA with BAD SERVICE.... – A small menu with unusual pairings. Hostess was polite and timely, not so for the waitstaff. Music was horrible. Food was reheated. It has potential, but would rather travel into Boston or Providence for better dining experience.
Frequently asked questions about Temple Bar
How is Temple Bar rated?
Temple Bar has a 4.3 star rating with 439 reviews.
When is Temple Bar open?
Temple Bar is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m.
Need help? Contact us.
Speak with a specialist to learn how you can grow with Birdeye. We are reachable at profiles@birdeye.com