The Burren Irish Pub / Irish Restaurant / Live Music Venue

Cambridge / Somerville, Boston –

Named for a rocky stretch of land in Ireland, The Burren is an authentic old-world pub featuring music from the homeland, hearty eats, and lively dancing.

A worn wood bar and display of black-and-white photos create a homey atmosphere for the alternative types and hipster musicians who slide onto the benches around the tables to relax over pints of Smithwicks, Boddingtons, and Harpoon IPA as Irish musicians and open mic amateurs take to the stage.

The heat gets turned up later in the week as lively groups of grad students and flirty young professionals learn some Irish step-dancing moves and swing the night away to high-energy cover bands.

Early evening revelers dig into their beer-battered fish and chips before being displaced by the boisterous packs of weekend warriors who show up later to enjoy the bar’s various theme nights, especially the much-loved L80’s Night on Thursdays, when tipsy coeds turn the place into a high-spirited meat market.

Though it may look cozy and ooze authentic charm, The Burren loves a good tune and a good time, and offers its patrons a buzzing hangout equally perfect for socializing or rocking out.