The Sinclair

A Bowery Presents live music venue and restaurant in Harvard Square.

9 / 10
628
ratings
  • Phone

    (617) 547-5200

  • Website

    sinclaircambridge.com

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  • Type

    Rock Club

Address

52 Church St (at Brattle St) Cambridge , MA 02138 United States

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Comments / 78


Keywords:

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BU Today

This live music venue/restaurant has helped to revive Harvard Square’s nightlife scene. The space can seat 500, but has an intimate feel. Best of all, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Read more

Timm McIntosh

Cool place. Stage really high, allowing even short people in the back a view . Nice location, too, right off Harvard Square. Will definitely return if an act of interest plays.

Cole Kennedy

Super cool vibe. Like, seriously good design. So much better than most rock clubs . Also a killer lineup of music (and beers ).

Ben Bearnot

They always have a few of my fave craft beers on draft , and cocktails to suit all tastes. Will have to come back to try more off the food menu!

Rosi

This place is unbelievably delish! Haddock was to die for... The banana desert is out of this world! Ooh and the poutin is a must-try too!

Matthew Pires

Nice venue with different levels so you can easily see the stage and performance . Coat check ($2) is a nice touch.

Nick Holroyd

Best music venue in Boston/Cambridge. Perfect size, excellent sound system .

Andrew Becker

Boston's best music venue - intimate small club feel, easy enough to move around for drinks / bathroom (even during sold out shows)

Ronald Thompson

Great new venue for anal shows, and a small but exclusive collection of whiskies and bourbon in the main bar . I'd go back again for sure!

Cris Juarez Berganza

The food is really good, even their late night menu!! And the cocktails and signature drinks are really good too!! New drink: rum daiquiri !!

BU Today

Whether you're looking for live music or simply an intimate drink and upscale (but not pretentious ) gastropub-type cuisine, this venue/restaurant is sure to be a crowd pleaser. http://bit.ly/WXaXxs

Benjamin Dupont

An intimate setting , crowded under the wrong circumstances, but still enticing. Sound is a little hollow, but once you're in you will realize why. Really cool regardless.

BU Today

Whether you're looking for live music or simply an intimate drink and upscale (but not pretentious ) gastropub-type cuisine, this venue/restaurant is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Read more

Jared Dobson

You can purchase tickets with no fees Tuesdays-Saturdays 12-7pm. You can also get tickets for Great Scott and Royale here too!

C Bailey

This is my favorite venue in the Boston area. Kind of like a mini house of blues but a lot cooler.

Mike D

Great rock club in Cambridge! Have fun!

John Ruggiero

For a Concert Hall -- it's got some great beer ...Smuttynose IPA , Rogue Dead Guy, Notch Session etc. I'll be back.

Laura

My favorite venue in Boston! Plenty of space to see and never feels overcrowded

Helen Huppuch

The Brussels Sprouts at the Sinclair are the best in Harvard Square and I've tried 'em all.

Andrew Becker

A bit aggressive at the door on a recent 18+ night, but still my favorite Boston venue.

Cormac Riordan

It's an intimate area with great acoustics .

Patricia

Best venue in the city ! Plenty of standing room and tasty drinks.

David Holtz

Awesome place to see a show - check out the mezzanine level!

Viayra

If you're from out of state , make sure you bring another form of ID (other than your driver's license). They won't accept it and won't let you drink alcohol , even though it says you're waaay over 21+

Lauren Kaufman

Lobster nachos , blood orange sangria , steak tartare , and kale salad are super bomb

Eddie W.

One of the best venues in the Greater Boston area to see a show!

Sofia Benitez

One of my favorite venues in the Boston area. Such great space.

Paul Armstrong

The food here really is great but they undercook their poached eggs - ask for another minute or so and they're perfect!

Daniel Tewfik

Buy tickets from their box-office so you don't have to pay for Ticketmaster fees.

Lisa Bert

Well thought out venue. Everywhere you stand is a good view ! Great food in the kitchen too

Favecast

Becca and her friends are really excited to check out the Sinclair! Check out her Favecast about it here- <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://favecast.com/video/page/v/4CDLnrTuYo/t/"target="_blank" data-sig="5ZmBVuRnYkYX2r94zCeLn8Ingd4=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">http://favecast.com/video/page/v/4CDLnrTuYo/t/</a>

Emily Starlight

Get there early for balcony seats - same great music , much less crowding.

Nour Haddad

The small rooftop with the cute lights! Also the food was great

Natalia Quintero

Great food--amazing veggie burger . Must try: disco fries and mussels .

Philip Seifi

Exquisite cocktails , delicious food, great service.

Nick Burka

See a show, get a drink, chat w/the band afterwards. It's excellent

David Gardner

Venue is a fantastic location to see your favorite band.

Foxytk23

Duck tacos were interested tasted like short rib but still yummy

Christi Kim

Amazing appetizers ! Pork meatballs , Mac & cheese .

Brian Manning

Great venue. Loved sitting upstairs.

Ronna Worth

Very accommodating, setting up more chairs for the Kasey Chambers show! Thank you!

Jessica

they usually have larger bands play in an intimate setting for cheap

Tim Rothfuss

Nice food menu and friendly staff .

Nicole Labrecque

best live venue in the city .

Marti S

The floor is brick. Pretty rough on the feet after about ten minutes.

John B.

The Sinclair has a late night menu. Rejoice and be glad!

John Gauthier

Great beer selection behind the bar (s) in the venue.

Thrillist

After taking down some heavenly deviled eggs with crispy bacon bits and a trio of pastrami 'd pork belly sliders , you'll want to take matters into your own hands with the Sinclair Burger . Read more

Rich Sarchioni

Fried home fries donut holes are ok, crab tastes like its from a can so not sure about the other seafood

????Anthony Keller

Great drinks and good music

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