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    The Druid

    4.3 (684 reviews)
    ModerateIrish Pub
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE DRUID ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Guinness
    Dil S.

    Long skinny Irish pub - tasty seafood stew and Guinness constantly flowing being hammered into form. Quick enough service given how jammed it is all day on weekends.

    Nancy W.

    Found this place on the best of Boston website. The Druid lives up to the promise. Cool atmosphere, boisterous Irish Pub. Interesting decor.Live music is nice. Fish and Chips are huge insanely delicious!! Park in the back.

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    Della S.

    I came here in a large group for dinner and drinks on a Sunday evening. The tables are seated first-come first-served and thankfully one of the window booths was open for us to get seated immediately. I got to try the fish chowder ($16), druid chips ($9), and shepherd's pie ($20). I was a huge fan of the fish chowder! It was creamy but not overwhelmingly heavy, and the clams they used were big and fresh. The pieces of cod and salmon were small but still noticeable. If you are not feeling too hungry, this is a good dish since the portion is pretty solid as a meal on its own. The druid chips were tasty. I liked how the fries were very crispy and seasoned perfectly. Our table was a bit divided on the curry because it had a strong tomato flavor and also happened to be quite sweet. I would recommend getting the curry to try it, but you can also get the fries by themselves for $7 if you don't want the curry. I have both great things and not-so-great things to say about the shepherd's pie. First, the lamb was tender with the perfect amount of fattiness. The pie had a decent portion of lamb which made the dish worth it for its price. However, the mashed potatoes had a grainy texture to them that suggested that the potatoes were previously frozen (either the mashed potatoes were thawed from a frozen batch, or frozen potatoes were used to make them). This ruined the dish a little for me because the potatoes were such a prominent part of the dish. The flavor of the mashed potatoes was great, but unfortunately I could not ignore the texture! I was a little worried that the live music would be too loud for conversation but my table heard each other fine. They were extremely busy that night so the servers didn't check on our table very much. We did not mind this, but if you would like more service then I would recommend going on a weekday or less busy time.

    Fish Chowder - one of the best I've been served
    Dumond A.

    Stopped by here on a Saturday night on a complete whim - was visiting Cambridge for an event in Boston. Looked up "good chowder near me", type thing, with no real idea what'd pop up. Short version: This place rocks, food's great, can't wait to come back! Longer version: Google told me that one of the best Irish pubs in the area was a 7-minute walk from my tiny Airbnb. So I headed over hoping to snag a spot at the bar. Figured I was being clever by going there on the early side, around 6 - 6:30 pm... ...but since this is clearly a popular spot, especially on a weekend, the place was already jam-packed with cheerful customers by the time I arrived. Not a single seat free in the house. But that's always a good sign to be honest, beats the heck out of stepping into an empty bar with 1-2 other customers max. Even better, they had (good) live music playing from a band sitting around a table in a corner, a bartender working fast to pour about a dozen Guinness's for sitting and standing customers, and I only had to wait about 10 minutes until a seat opened up at the bar. Got served promptly and given a quick look at their specials; had a cider, a solid Guinness, and ordered their Fish Chowder (Clam + Salmon). Food came out at just the right time - not so fast that I felt rushed, not so slow that I'd gone through more than a single drink first. I'm not some foodie or Chowder connoisseur, but dang if this wasn't the tastiest Chowder I've ever had so far. Filling too, big healthy portions here - and coupled with a good beer and good music, I could not have asked for better. I even struck up a conversation with 3 guys at the bar next to me while I chowed down. From one of the most introverted dudes on the East coast, that means a lot - this is a spot where it's genuinely hard not to feel comfortable in. There's plenty more on the menu worth trying out, I'm kinda bummed I live about 4-5 hours away. Next time I'm in town I'll be coming here no matter how far out it is from wherever I'm staying.

    Druid Fish & Chips
    Kayla P.

    Love this spot!! Crowded and fun environment, exactly what you'd want from an Irish Pub. Got a classic Guinness and an espresso martini which had Kahlua and was very sweet, exactly how I like it! The food was great, fish and chips were delish and served in newspaper, which was fun! Side note, make sure to get the curry to dip your fries in. We also got the burger and also really enjoyed that!

    Shepards pie, fish & chips, cheese burger
    Samantha V.

    There were a few Irish pubs we were choosing between when visiting the Boston area. We landed on this one because it had great reviews for food, lots of live music options and most importantly it was family friendly. We were traveling with our two daughters 11 & 12. It was a small and lively restaurant in a cute Cambridge neighborhood. Our waiter and the bartender were the only two tending to the patrons. They both did a great job and for how busy it was they were very attentive. Our food was delicious!! My husband and oldest daughter got the fish & chips which was delicious, but omg the rosemary fries that came along were so good! I got the Shepard pie and my younger daughter got a cheeseburger lol. My Shepards pie was so good it was like a cross between Irish stew and Shepard pie but had great flavor. It was hearty, savory and the mash potatoes on top were a light with chives and complimented the stew underneath. We were disappointed we missed the live music on Sunday which is at 12. We were there for dinner around 8pm. However, we were in for such a treat! This adorable newly wed couple came into celebrate at the bar shortly after we sat down. Them and their musician friends played Irish music, while we were there. The fact that it was totally spontaneous made it even better. It made for a fun unexpected party in a cute crowded Irish bar. It was everything I wanted in an Irish bar.

    Sangrias and Espresso Martini

    I love my Irish pubs. The waiter at Druid was kind and playful. I got my spice bag (curry fries), and my girls got their sangrias. Perfect for a girls night out. The wait time was a little long but they decided that we were worth it and gave us a table as soon as they could.

    Fish n chips
    Meg C.

    There's a lot of Irish pubs in the Boston area, but the Druid is my favorite. You can feel the Irish spirit of the space immediately upon pushing through the heavy wooden double doors as a live music session pumps through the air from a cluster of musicians posted up by the corner window. Sometimes you'll see some Irish step dancing, contributing to the jubilant atmosphere. It attracts all walks of life - regulars, families, businessmen, students, teachers etc. I love it. Everyone who has served me at the bar has been from Ireland and they are quick to take your order. They give a proper Guinness pour, closest to what I've had in Ireland - smooth and silky. Their food is simple but delicious. The beef stew is hearty and the veggies have just the right amount of bite. I love that the broth is a bit thinner and tomatoey, but still flavorful, and not thick like gravy. And the fish n chips are like opening a present, it comes wrapped in a newspaper. When you open it you'll find perfectly fried fish - the fresh cod is properly dredged in seasoned flour batter (it's not thick like some beer battered versions I've had) and sticks well to the fish so you can get a good dip into the house tartar sauce. It's flakey, tasty and not dry. And if you're there M-T before 3pm you can get some clean briny oysters for $1 a pop. I come during odd hours because it can get absolutely packed, and rightly so, it's one of my fav haunts and seems to be for many folks.

    Fish Chowder

    I had the fish chowder and it was delicious, fresh and healthy! It had an abundance of seafood and the broth was very good. It came with bread that tasted like it was home baked in the Irish countryside. Delicious! Aside from the fantastic food the young men that were waiting on us were terrific hosts, friendly, kind and didn't miss a beat on their service. Definitely had an Irish pub vibe as well, with a fantastic pour of Guinness!

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    Best Fish and Chips on this side of the Pond. Service was so friendly and the ambiance made me miss Ireland.

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    Too crowded for my tastes, but it looks popular! I will try to return on a less busy evening.

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    Good food, friendly staff. Get the fish and chips! The oxtail stew was good too. A little divey, but that's something I like.

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