The Plough and Stars, Cambridge
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston8 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 7 threads.
What people say, in short
This Cambridge pub earns recommendations for food and music. One patron recalls enjoyable music visits, while another enjoys solo dinners at the bar. Service opinions differ: one reports very slow service and another disagrees. A separate commenter warns that music makes the room loud. For live events, check the current programme rather than relying on those earlier accounts.
Address
The Plough and Stars, 912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Music
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/fluffer_nutter in r/boston · May 2026ambience
Describes quiet window tables and bar seats for crying, suggesting Fat Tire to go with it.
- Recommendsu/TinCanFury in r/boston · May 2026service
Recalls frequently dining alone at the bar.
- Recommendsu/massmanx in r/boston · Jun 2024
Recommended as a Cambridge pub stop for a pint on a suggested crawl.
- Caveatu/Ordinary-Pick5014 in r/boston · May 2026service
Reports very slow service.
- Recommendsu/rblythe999 in r/boston · May 2024
Says they loved this bar, which seems to be the one being asked about.
- Caveatu/devAcc123 in r/boston · May 2026ambience
Notes it gets very loud when music is playing.
- Recommendsu/crackleanddrag in r/boston · Dec 2025
Lists it as one of three options for the request.
- Recommendsu/markberra in r/boston · Jul 2024
Calls it great and adds it as another option.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.