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close450 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 | (617) 661-4900
Open Today: 5pm – 2am
The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub consists of three live-music performance rooms, two family-style restaurants with full-service bars, and an elegant restaurant named ZuZu (the childhood nickname of one of the proprieters). Several of the rooms also serve as art galleries, offering a fresh showcase for local and international artists on a monthly basis. Both the staff and the customers are an international mix of musicians, students, townspeople and professionals. The Middle East first opened its doors in 1970 as a family-owned and operated Lebanese eatery; it was a time in which ethnic restaurants of all kinds were sprouting up all over Cambridge. Customers were at once attracted to the Middle East and won over by the authentic home cooking, the constant presence of and hospitality of the Sater family, and the restaurant's unique, eclectic ambiance. In 1975, the storefront next door was acquired and the two rooms connected to create what is now called the Upstairs. That same year, live music at the Middle East was born. After dinner came belly dancing, jazz, latin, and funk. Music at the Middle East took a serious turn when rock impresarios began renting the 200-capacity Upstairs and booking top talent to play there. This innovation forced the dining room into its present Massachusetts Avenue address. In 1988, a bakery at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Brookline Street became The Corner, a 70-person-capacity restaurant and bar with a small corner stage. In 1988, the old, abandoned bowling alley in the basement of the building was converted into the Downstairs, a 550-capacity venue for world-class musical performers. In April of 2001, the Middle East added an elegant restaurant named ZuZu to the complex. In October of 2002, Lilli Dennison added her own personal touch to the venue, including a sophisticated club decor, a hip hangout menu, and live music several nights a week. Cover charges for the Upstairs and Downstairs rooms usually vary between $9 and $12. Advance tickets for all shows are available at the Middle East Box Office and Ticketmaster locations.
A modern Irish pub in Cambridge with a menu to match, also doubling as a sports bar, and then tripling as a happening nightclub.
The Asgard is a lovely place with a variety of comfy and cool places to sit and eat or enjoy a pint. The Asgard was designed in Ireland, with local artists helping us put the finishing touches on a truly one-of-a-kind bar. Much of the decorative wood is over 150 years old. Two gigantic communal tables were designed by a local artist and provide a lovely unusual place to enjoy a pint. You'll also find ample tables, pod tables, sofas and chairs. To see the beautiful interior of the Asgard, visit the gallery page. We offer an eclectic menu similar to our sister pub The Kinsale. You can enjoy everything from traditional Irish pub fare to dishes from all over the world. The Asgard offers live music every week; check out our band and entertainment schedule to see what we've got lined up.
A windowless joint for cocktail gurus in Central Square.
Passionately sustainable, natural/organic, nose-to-tail, fin-to-tail, and stem-to-root award winning food and drink - with service to match.
Sunday: 5pm – 1am
Monday: 11am – 1am
Tuesday: 11am – 1am
Wednesday: 11am – 1am
Thursday: 11am – 2am
Friday: 5pm – 2am
Saturday: 5pm – 2am
Scenes: Outdoor Spot, Sushi Japanese, After Work, Restaurant, Bar
Cuisines: Asian, Fusion, Gluten Free, Tapas
Music: Dance, Dining Music, Mash-Up
Crowd: Casual Crowd, Locals, Professionals
Best Food: Gluten Free, Sushi
Best Drinks: Beer Selection, Mixed Drinks
Dancing: Sometimes
Highlights: Theme Nights, Outdoor Area, Atmosphere (upbeat)
Avg. Entree: $10 - $15
Beer Selection: Please view our Beer & Wine selection here: http://bit.ly/1b2qc2r
Outdoor Seating: Seating available for 56 *weather permitting*
Catering: We offer catering: http://bit.ly/18r7uCn
Gluten Free: We offer gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options
Reservations: To make reservations: Call 617.661.4900 OR visit: http://bit.ly/TbTTZl
Seating: Seating available: front room, dining room, bar & outdoor seating
Takeout: Please call 617.661.4900 OR order online at: http://bit.ly/TbTTZl
Wine Selection: Please view our Beer & Wine selection here: http://bit.ly/1b2qc2r
Chef: Suza Thapa Magar
Private Events: Naga is our private event space: http://bit.ly/11UIkIn
Capacity: 200
Crowd Type: Young Professionals, College Students, Date Night
Gift Cards: We offer gift cards via our website or in house. Purchase gift cards online: http://bit.ly/18r3LEA
Parking Lot: Parking behind McDonald's in lot - $1/hour until 10pm
TVs: 3 Front Room TVs, Cable
Valet Parking: Parking - Now offering Valet Friday& Saturday nights starting at 6pm for $15.00 (Club Hours $20)
Signature Drinks: Bud & Bees, The Liberator, Shanghai Daisy, and more http://www.moksarestaurant.com/Services-Cocktail
Ambience: Front Room: generous lighting Back Room: low lighting
Other Features Include: Signature Dishes