Cambridge Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

1. Cambridge Brewing Company

8.0
1 Kendall Square, Building 100 (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave & Hampshire St), Cambridge, MA
Brewery · Kendall Square · 118 tips and reviews

rebecca b.rebecca b: go to the CBC and try the "spring training IPA". so refreshing, you won't regret it

Al S.Al S: Sit outside on the patio, enjoy a delicious "Audacity of Hops Belgian IPA." Please

Phil V.Phil Vicario: Order the flower child ipa if they have it. Place is pretty chill and has outside seating.

Lord Hobo is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

2. Lord Hobo

8.1
92 Hampshire St (at Windsor St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · 120 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Very impressive beer/tap selection, with many quality IPAs and other overly "hoppy" brews. Can't go wrong with a Victory Hop Devil draft.

Cristina R.Cristina Ruiz: Lots of beers! Lots of IPAs. Just ok food.

Peter H.Peter Howland: Had the Box lunch for brunch, sandwich and a their Glorious pale ale - delicious. Staff was warm and friendly. No wait just stepped in and had a great meal.

Cambridge Common is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

3. Cambridge Common

8.6
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews

Rob D.Rob Davies: Go with the Daily IPA. It is always a hoppy revelation. The satanic chicken fingers are awesome, too.

DrinkCraftBeerDrinkCraftBeer: Fried pickles and a great craft beer selection! Get an IPA and the fried pickles... use the chipotle dipping sauce.

Caitlin f.Caitlin from Slumbrew: Slumbrew Flagraiser IPA is fresh & local!

Toad is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

4. Toad

7.4
1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Porter Square · 23 tips and reviews

John H.John Hayes: Harpoon IPA $5. Great bartender great band.

Mike D.Mike DeNoia: Never a cover. Great music and beers!

Nate F.Nate Field: First bathroom on the left: now has chalkboard walls. Come prepared with you pearls of wisdom/witty graffiti.

Miracle of Science Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

5. Miracle of Science Bar & Grill

7.7
321 Massachusetts Ave (at Blanche St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

Jeremy G.Jeremy Goldberg: try a Fishermans IPA and a Ronie Burger. perfection

Arturo P.Arturo Pizano: This is why I love it here. I'm sipping a tasty IPA, listening to Michael Jackson, and watching the Lakers game. Oh...and a Nobel Laureate is sitting 2 seats down from me at the bar. No biggie.

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Vegetarian burger and mayflower IPA was solid. Beef skewers with mango chutney looked bangin

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

6. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.4
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Lounge · 125 tips and reviews

Sam C.Sam C: Try the Berkshire Brewing Company "Shabbadoo"--a black & tan of their pale ale & one of their porters. Amazing.

Brandon G.Brandon Green: Mac and cheese + chorizo. That's all you need.

Boston.comBoston.com: Try the "Vicious Circle", a classic craft cocktail with a twist. Based on the algonquin cocktail, pineapple is added to the mix to give this strong drink a hint of summer. Read more.

Charlie's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

7. Charlie's Kitchen

7.8
10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 168 tips and reviews

Sereia C.Sereia C.: OMG this menu will most likely kill u...beer battered deep fried double stuffed mushroom Swiss cheeseburger on the menu! GAW! What's a vegan to do? I guess I'll stick to their organic IPA-

Nick G.Nick Goggans: Great milkshakes, probably best jukebox in Boston upstairs. Trivia Sundays, can't go wrong.

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sit down, get a shot and a beer, order the famous Charlie's double cheeseburger, and shoot the shit with your buddies. Read more.

The Muddy Charles is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

8. The Muddy Charles

7.9
142 Memorial Dr (at Ames St), Cambridge, MA
Pub · MIT · 18 tips and reviews

Jarrett G.Jarrett Goetz: I never leave here without meeting someone really interesting.

Owen M.Owen Macindoe: Drink incredibly cheap beer. Hang out with MIT kids. Eat free wings on Wednesdays and play poker on Thursdays. Check out the signed photos of astronauts.

Jake S.Jake Strawn: Bring cash...

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

9. Area Four

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

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Sit outside and enjoy a drink after work from their selection of local beers. Backlash declaration IPA and Slumbrew Hefeweizen both solid choices.

Luke H.Luke Henry: A close second on my list of best margarita pizzas in Boston.

Boston.comBoston.com: Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens. Read more.

The Sinclair is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

10. The Sinclair

8.9
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

John R.John Ruggiero: For a Concert Hall-- it's got some great beer...Smuttynose IPA, Rogue Dead Guy, Notch Session etc. I'll be back.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Super cool vibe. Like, seriously good design. So much better than most rock clubs. Also a killer lineup of music (and beers).

Boston.comBoston.com: Drink a Kentucky Luau: bourbon with hints of cinnamon, pineapple, and best of all, a floral scent that will leave you craving for more. Try it on the new roof deck. Read more.

Atwood’s Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

11. Atwood’s Tavern

8.6
877 Cambridge St (Willow), Cambridge, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

Stacey F.Stacey Furtado: Best nachos in Greater Boston. Awesome veggie burger. Great tap list. Adorable patio. Live music every night. What more could you want?

Lynne V.Lynne Viera: One of the nicest outdoor patios in the city, built by the owner Patrick's brother

Kelley W.Kelley W.: Wild.Boar.Sausage. w/carrot salad. Yeah, this.

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

12. Russell House Tavern

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

Matt K.Matt Kiley: French fries are great! And having 21st Amendment IPA all the time isn't bs either. But the one thing you need to try is the Salt & Pepper Shrimp appetizer.

LatifLatif: The best place that you can eat in Boston .. great food and service .. try the short ribs with spoon to dig and get bone marrow .. this place deserves all the good rating

ThrillistThrillist: Your Hangover aid: The Quickening. A Collins glass filled w/ Meletti Amaro, chartreuse green, & Rogue Dead Guy Ale, before being chased by a shot of Fernet & a plate of bacon (yes, PLATE...OF...BACON) Read more.

Joe Sent Me is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

13. Joe Sent Me

7.3
2388 Massachusetts Ave (Alberta Terr), Cambridge, MA
Bar · North Cambridge · 18 tips and reviews

Peter D.Peter D: Pulled pork sliders, tasty as fuck. Wash it down with a Dale's Pale Ale.

Matthew M.Matthew McDonald: This place is a gem. All the burgers are good and they have awesome specials with soups and specialty entrées. The bartenders are awesome as well.

Peter D.Peter D: Wifi password is jsmwifi2388

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

14. Puritan & Co.

8.6
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews

Dan R.Dan Roberts: My favorite restaurant in Cambridge. The small plates are the best. Get the swordfish pastrami with mustard ice cream. The potato bread is addicting, we usually get upwards of three rounds ...

EaterEater: The single most essential Boston restaurant of the moment, in that here chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world.

EaterEater: Chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world. [Eater 38]

City Girl Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Cambridge.

15. City Girl Cafe

8.0
204 Hampshire St (at Cambridge St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Square · 34 tips and reviews

Jordan S.Jordan Sellers: Brunch! This goat cheese and caramelized onions (and of course bacon) sandwich is amazing.

Molly S.Molly Simpson: Get the Rosemary lemonade

Peter N.Peter Nelson Jr: Some of the best brunch I've had in ages, and they have it on Saturday, too!