Middlesex Lounge Club / Lounge / Restaurant

Cambridge / Somerville, Boston –

If variety is the spice of life, then Middlesex Lounge and its impressive selection of international DJs are adding some serious flavor to the Cambridge area.

Patrons shouldn’t be fooled by the tiny bar and modest high-ceilinged lounge that doubles as a mellow local eatery by day – at 10pm, the line starts forming, the gray suede benches and wood tables are rolled to the periphery of the dance floor, and the Middlesex lets loose.

The sleek and chic minimalist décor puts the emphasis squarely on the music and on the loyal clientele of alternative types and dance fiends that pack the space to overflowing every night, crowding the DJ’s booth to request their favorites.

A projector casts trippy psychedelic animations against a large background screen as the buoyant guests hit the floor to get their groove on.

Those in need of a break can mosey up to the bar, where easygoing, efficient bartenders fuel the nightly party with an endless supply of beer and whiskey.

Though Middlesex Lounge may seem like a mild-mannered venue by day, it turns into a wild rave at night – in fact, hopeful partiers are advised to get there before 10pm, or they’ll be left to stare in at the capacity crowd from Massachusetts Avenue.