Brick & Mortar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

1. Brick & Mortar

8.8
569 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 107 tips and reviews

CristyCristy: How is jt? Freakin' amazing. My favs - The Temporary Fix and the Lion's Paw (or claw - it's off menu; a true classic cocktail).

Adam D.Adam D: Always a great menu of craft cocktails that changes very regularly. One of the most fun cocktail bars in Boston/Cambridge

Michael T.Michael Troiano: Excellent whiskey cocktails. Just tell them what you like.

Russell House Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

2. Russell House Tavern

8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews

Emily F.Emily Foster: The cocktails are superb, and the place smells friggin' amazing! Really cool atmosphere too, perfect place to start the night.

Ellen S.Ellen S. P.: The breakfast pizza, homemade pastrami, and homemade bloody Marys are spectacular!

Christina V.Christina Varrasso: Love this place! Yummy, upscale cocktails, salads, burgers, flat breads.

Alden & Harlow is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

3. Alden & Harlow

8.4
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews

Chris E.Chris E: All the cocktails are excellent. We also sampled at least half the menu. Pork belly, pumpkin salad (surprisingly), pork shoulder, burrata crostino were standouts.

Mike G.Mike G: Secret burger is great, burratta dishes are incredible, cocktail selection is fantastic and crafted with care and precision.

Jo L.Jo Laf: One of the best places to eat in Boston! Great food, great venue, great cocktails!

Trina's Starlite Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

4. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.6
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Lounge · 125 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Here's our go-to order: the skinny onion strings, the bbq sweet potato chips and the pepperoni roll. Give us a can of Carling Black Label or a terrific cocktail and we're happy campers. Read more.

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Only six taps here, but the draft options are choice. Get the fries with (or without gravy) and the onion strings to soak up all the menu of craft cocktails, offbeat wines + more. Read more.

Navin A.Navin Ambi: Great Monday brunch if you are up for it. Awesome cocktails. Crazy chocolate covered bacon.

Beat Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

5. Beat Brasserie

8.1
13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 91 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Rheaume: Very cool jazz club! Huge underground space with two bars. Charming bartenders and great cocktails.

Jackiez G.Jackiez Gonzalez: Great ambiance, live music every night (& no cover!), amazing food. A little more $$$ for a regular hangout place but a night of cocktails and apps (tuna spring roll!!) is a great one indeed.

Ramon O.Ramon Ortega: Mango martini is great. Came during a jazz performance good atmosphere.

State Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

6. State Park

8.4
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

EaterEater: State Park features amusements like tabletop shuffleboard, a small menu of reasonably priced Southern snacks and light bites, and a beverage program that includes pitchers of cocktails.

Adam D.Adam D: Their Fried Okra is the best in New England and a State Park Cocktail is a must try

Ian P.Ian Poynter: A pitcher of Tom Collins always feels decadently delicious.

Little Donkey is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

7. Little Donkey

8.3
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

David H.David Holtz: The food was alright - the corn was probably the best thing we had. The Mexxology was a great cocktail!

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Great cocktails. They have a lot of aperitif options to really prime your tastebuds. The burger with fois gras was rich and satisfying

Matt O.Matt Opsahl: The Grapefruit cocktail is the nectar of gods. Little Gem Salad, Manti and Cookie Dough great. Must return to try Raw bar / ceviche next time. This place is amazing.

Puritan & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

8. Puritan & Co.

8.8
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews

Ming-Tai H.Ming-Tai Huh: Cocktail and bar menu has great options for a quick meal or step up and go big for dinner!

Joseph S.Joseph Smarr: Order the "big man" cocktail. It's off-menu but a favorite of the bartenders (a fun take on the Manhattan)

Brian M.Brian Manning: Unreal brunch. Try one of the brunch cocktails!

Temple Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

9. Temple Bar

7.9
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 50 tips and reviews

Jimmy N.Jimmy Ng: I've never thought of myself as a lightweight but oh MAN the dry martinis (gin) and cosmos are industrial strength strong!!!

Gilt CityGilt City: Nothing like its wild Dublin namesake, this Cambridge eatery succeeds in casual sophistication, baller cocktails, and inspired modern cuisine.

Michele S.Michele Steinberg: Great craft cocktails. Bartenders invented a mushroom-dill vodka that is fabulous in their "Misha" mashup!

Waypoint is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

10. Waypoint

8.8
1030 Massachusetts Ave (at Putnam Ave), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 29 tips and reviews

Rem K.Rem Koning: Eggplant squid is fantastic. Nice absinthe cocktails.

Stephen Y.Stephen York: My favorite cocktails and seafood!

Michael C.Michael Carini: The seafood is excellent. Cocktails are rock solid too.

Nubar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

11. Nubar

7.6
16 Garden St, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · West Cambridge · 29 tips and reviews

Jon A.Jon A: Basil and lime gimlet is quite tasty- get one!

Steve S.Steve Schnelwar: Visit Don at the bar. Really nice with a cachet of good cocktails.

Emily E.Emily Ecker: Get a martini, they make expertly crafted drinks with the finest ingredients.

Catalyst Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

12. Catalyst Restaurant

8.0
300 Technology Sq (at Albany & Main), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 52 tips and reviews

Priscilla @.Priscilla @shescookin: Highly recommend the "The Undecided" cocktail - Grey Goose Pear, St. Germain, and splash of sparkling wine. Very refreshing, not too sweet.

angelique a.angelique asdourian: So good, food delicious and fun cocktails

Joseph S.Joseph Smarr: Ask for Jason at the bar and give him some room to maneuver. He really knows his cocktails!

The Plough and Stars is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

13. The Plough and Stars

8.1
912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · 60 tips and reviews

Chris G.Chris Gauvain: Get an Old Fashioned! You'll feel like Don Draper, and enjoy it more than getting one anywhere else.

The FeastThe Feast: Good for live music almost every night of the week. Go on Sunday for brunch and order the "world's best" bloody mary.

Christie K.Christie Ko: Poached eggs and a bloody Mary... Best brunch!!

Area Four is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

14. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

Marguerite A.Marguerite Avery: Best cocktail: The Italian Babysitter.

Casey Jo W.Casey Jo W.: Bloody Mary's are perfection as is the pizza. Liz is the best waitress, amazing eyelashes and attitude.

Christina V.Christina Varrasso: Pizza, brunch, cocktails

Giulia is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Cambridge.

15. Giulia

8.5
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 45 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Carrasco: The food, drinks and service are all outstanding. If it's still there, get the Pimms & Stormy cocktail!

David C.David Carr: Wonderfully prepared Italian delicacies, awesome staff, great cocktails.

Aaron W.Aaron Wheeler: Some of the best seasonal cocktails and appetizer dishes in Boston! You have to get the pesto potato pasta - so tasty.