The Cantab Lounge
A distinguished Cambridge establishment
About The Cantab Lounge
Central Square dive bar and music institution operating on two floors — The Lounge at street level and The Cantab Underground downstairs. Bluegrass Tuesdays, funk Thursdays, and the long-running Boston Poetry Slam on Wednesdays.
Known For
Transit Connections
Accessibility
Street-level floor accessible; Underground has stairs
Reddit Mentions
Nearby in Central Square
Contact & Visit
Local businesses here have survived since before America existed.
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