Grendel's Den Bar / Restaurant

Cambridge / Somerville, Boston –

Named after the brutish monster from the medieval classic Beowulf, Grendel’s Den is a fun and atmospheric underground tavern that stays charmingly true to its theme.

Laid-back Cambridge locals and quirky young professionals trundle downstairs into an exposed brick hideaway sporting a huge U-shaped bar, wood accents, and a roaring, if artificial, fire in the hearth.

Red brick archways lead to various smaller nooks decorated with large mirrors reflecting the action at the bar.

An elevated dining area in back is aggressively first-come first-serve, as a diverse mix of business lunchers, artsy hipsters, and Harvard students elbow their way in to take advantage of the spectacularly cheap Happy Hour meal deals, with many patrons staying on well into their fifth Newcastle to enjoy the warmth of the laid-back vibe.

When the weather is nice, guests can take their pints out to the patio to chat or watch the street performers and musicians in Winthrop Park.

Packed with an outgoing clientele and with atmosphere to spare, Grendel’s Den is a fun and welcoming hangout that will pluck up even the weariest of warriors.