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Toad

4.6

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If you are looking for quality music in an intimate atmosphere, this Cambridge spot fits the bill. Live music is on tap nightly, as are a variety of microbrews and a full bar. Local bands are a mainstay here, but national stars have stopped by to give performances as well. 

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1912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Stephen Hau 
14 years ago

Always a great time, and there is no cover! 

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Shelley Sanders 
14 years ago

Not all the bands are good, but they are always free! 

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Paul Demers 
15 years ago

Best music in the city 7 days a week. Never a cover. Get here early to get a seat. 

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John Hayes 
15 years ago

Harpoon IPA $5. Great bartender great band. 

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Carmella McCormack 
15 years ago

Live music, no cover! Grab a beer, sing along, and tip your barman/woman well! 

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Brian Kraemer 
15 years ago

Catch a band here any night of the week. It will be good. 

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16 years ago

Good music, good bartenders – Great place for seeing free live music. The space is small. I would not recommend going here if you are looking for a quiet evening. 

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callmebc 
16 years ago

Very cool little music club – Toad is a tiny club/bar on Mass Ave across from the Porter Sq. shopping center. The music is often stellar and there is never a cover. There is always a show at 10pm and usually an earlier act at 7 or 8pm. There is always at least one weekly residency by one of the better local acts (Google "toad calendar" for their schedule). Beer selection is modest but good, and with a couple of rotating taps. Seating means getting there early to nab a bar stool or a chair by one of the small tables with the ... read more

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16 years ago

rude and bigoted bartender – the guy serves us one round of drinks and decides for himself that we are too drunk to be served another round of drinks. Mr. bartender is "uncomfortable" serving us another round of drinks!!!!! never heard that one before in all my years of living in Boston and New York......just because we dont look like the rest of his yuppie neighborhood regulars??? His definition of drunk? - ONE DRINK!!! did we say anything to offend him??/ NO. Did we not tip him?? HELL NO...Tipped him more that his f***ing ... read more

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How is Toad rated?

Toad has a 4.6 star rating with 308 reviews. 

When is Toad open?

Toad is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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