Atwood’s Tavern is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

1. Atwood’s Tavern

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

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: They have an amazing patio, good food and a decent, rotating craft beer selection. Oh and good live music too.

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.

Google Cambridge is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

2. Google Cambridge

355 Main St (at Ames St), Cambridge, MA
Office · Kendall Square · 6 tips and reviews

Dave F.Dave F.: Beware that the NDA you sign at the front desk entitles google to the ownership of your first child or a possession of equivalent value. I wouldn't sign it even if the food is amazing here.

Rachelle G.Rachelle Gupta: You don't need to sign an NDA to visit anymore

Jesse J.Jesse Johnston: One of Google's most recently renovated campuses. The design and layout is very Boston, with themed phone rooms and common spaces.

Cambridge Common is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

3. Cambridge Common

8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews

Andy H.Andy Hill: Southern fried chicken is amazing. Lots of options from great breweries on tap as well.

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

Joe A.Joe Allen-Black: You must get the the sweet potato fries. Best I've had in a while.

Charlie's Kitchen is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

4. Charlie's Kitchen

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

Panther GoldPanther Gold: Get the steak tips, medium rare, and ask for them with rice and red sauce. Do it.

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.

BravoBravo: Old school greasy spoon that really rocks at night with live bands for hipsters and harvard students alike. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts

The Cellar is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

5. The Cellar

7.2
991 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Dana & Ellery St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Mid-Cambridge · 9 tips and reviews

Jon K.Jon Keough: Small & cozy. Cash only. Knowledgable friendly bartender. Unique appeitizers. Great place to start or finish your night.

Gio C.Gio Chiu: Ask for the Dark & Spicy. Bar tender's homemade hot sauce with ginger beer and rum! Bomb diggity.

Peter E.Peter Elbaor: No more dark and spicy. It’s a lie!

Grafton Street Pub is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

6. Grafton Street Pub

7.1
59 JFK St (at Harvard St.), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 90 tips and reviews

Kat C.Kat Chen: Their charcuterie plate is always fantastic, and they offer DELICIOUS peach sangria in the summer!

Mariana T.Mariana Tavares: The buttermilk pancakes are a great option for a brunch!

Sam S.Sam Shredder: Hands down, try an order of truffle fries. They are simply ah-mazing!

Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

7. Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

7.4
89 Winthrop St (at JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Harvard Square · 107 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: With a Sandwich Menu that offers a diverse selection of wraps and sandwiches, it is tough to go wrong. Try the Grendel or take advantage of the toppings combos they offer for Chicken Sandwiches.

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

TT the Bear's Place is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

8. TT the Bear's Place

10 Brookline St (btwn Green St. & Mass Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · 28 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: This nightclub hosts up-and-coming local and out-of-town music acts in a cozy space. TT’s has live music most nights and no cover charge plus a poolroom and bar featuring a number of local microbrews. Read more.

Mizz T.Mizz Tea: Heroes with Chris Ewen! x x

AskMenAskMen: At Gong Show Karaoke there’s a panel of judges from local bands & a gong, & hilarity shall ensue. If the singer sucks, they get gonged unless it's so bad it's amazing! Mondays @ 8:30pm Read more.

Hong Kong is one of The 9 Best Places for Summer Beers in Cambridge.

9. Hong Kong

6.3
1236 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Bow & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 62 tips and reviews

Erica G.Erica George: The Kong has 3 levels: restaurant, bar, and Comedy Studio. Try them all! You can rent out the bar for private parties, too.

Boston.comBoston.com: It's nearly impossible to stop into this Harvard Square eatery without ordering one of their scrumptious, not to mention gigantic, scorpion bowls. Read more.

Gervis C.Gervis Cash: The Scorpion Bowls and dangerous ... the good dangerous you need in your life to keep you happy.