Russell House Tavern is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

1. Russell House Tavern

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

Lily B.Lily B: Oatmeal stout is the bomb. Try downstairs for more seating and less crowded spaces!

James D.James Dustin: Great rotating draft Stout list: Backlash Russian Imperial, Blatant Imperial, Mystic Descedant Saison Stout, & a Jacks Abby Framingham Baltic Porter.

Katie G.Katie Gerard: Oysters are delicious! Not a lot of gluten free options though-especially @ brunch.

Cambridge Common is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

2. Cambridge Common

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

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Wow, try the Southern Tier Jah*va Coffee Stout, excellent (and 11% abv)!

Dhairav D.Dhairav Dalal: my regular favorite is the fresh mozzarella sandwich. also had tried the risotto in veg alfredo sauce once from the specials menu, was really good

Rob S.Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!

State Park is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

3. State Park

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

Jackiez G.Jackiez Gonzalez: Omg. Luxardo (cherry and stout and ice cream) float. Amazing.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Many of their appetizers are perfect for sharing in a group. Try their B&B pickles, they're great!

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.

Puritan & Co. is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

4. Puritan & Co.

8.6
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!

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]

The Muddy Charles is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

5. The Muddy Charles

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

Jordi L.Jordi Llobet: It's not easy to find a "2-beers for $8 bar" in the area. Small but perfect for an informal occasion.

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...

City Girl Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

6. City Girl Cafe

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

Samira P.Samira P: Goat cheese and salmon omlette special is so good

Molly S.Molly Simpson: Get the Rosemary lemonade

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

Temple Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

7. Temple Bar

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

Melanie T.Melanie Travis: Get the Daybreaker cocktail at brunch: beer, OJ, and Aperol, served in a champagne flute. Goes well with the eggs Benedict.

IsabelIsabel: Great brunch food. The chicken and waffles is very worth eating a whole chicken!

Suzanne W.Suzanne Wenz: If you're feeling like dessert, get the chocolate fondue for two. AWESOME!

Alden & Harlow is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

8. Alden & Harlow

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

Adam S.Adam Sigel: The charred broccoli was outstanding. Kale salad with pistachio dressing was great too. Fresh food creatively prepared.

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: This ubiquitous kale salad is specifically delicious.

EaterEater: Its opening week went off impressively well, from an already-popular "secret" burger to a lively bar scene. Try it right away before the lines are perpetually out the door. Read more.

Tasty Burger is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

9. Tasty Burger

7.8
40 JFK St (at Mount Auburn St), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 89 tips and reviews

Zac C.Zac Chance: Good, classic burgers and great french fries. Pretty inexpensive and fast. Recommend the Big Tasty.

John B.John B.: If you're interested in speaking with the owner, ask for Gus Fring.

emily c.emily chen: come here to see a bunch of HBS kids think they're the shiz and then get owned in pool.

Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

10. Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

7.3
89 Winthrop St (at JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Harvard Square · 107 tips and reviews

Dana V.Dana Villmore: Hot mulled wine was lovely as was the cheese fondue! :)

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: If Beowulf showed up, [the bartender] would be like, 'Dude, take that metal armor off. It's not OK to wear that in the bar' ... Then he'd say, 'OK, what do you want?' " Read more.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: All food at Grendel's Den in Harvard Square is 1/2 price 7 nights a week from 5 to 7:30pm and 1/2 price Sunday through Thursday from 9pm-11:30

Area Four is one of The 11 Best Places for Stout Beers in Cambridge.

11. Area Four

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

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Anchovy pizza was great! Get Lava cookie with ice cream for desert

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.

Bryan Y.Bryan Yeager: It smells like a campfire, even when you sit outside. Great for Forrester-watching.