Atwood's Tavern

"Atwood’s, a revered bar, restaurant, and music venue, will shut its doors this month after 16 years, signaling yet another significant loss among the community-centered stages that bolster Boston’s musicians. It was known for highlighting a wide range of music on its stage, including folk, Americana, bluegrass, roots, blues, and rock. Menu items showcased New England producers, including a burger with beef sourced from a farm in western Massachusetts, and chocolate pudding featuring Somerville-based chocolatier Taza. The bar kept a solid rotating draft list with sought-after regional pints, like Hill Farmstead and Lawson’s Finest Liquids. Owners Patrick and Ryan Magee built a loyal following, and Atwood’s was known as a cozy bohemian hub in East Cambridge." - Jennifer Henry

"Atwood's Tavern, a restaurant and live music venue near Inman Square, announced that it will serve its last drinks on March 31." - Erika Adams

"Atwood’s Tavern reopened in February 2022 after extensive renovations. The cozy music venue and bar serve pub fare with lots of local sourcing. Proof of vaccination required for indoor dining; takeout is also available." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"We have more Irish pubs in this town than in all of Ireland [ed. note: probably not true], so any one of them in particular really has to do something special to get noticed. Atwood’s in East Cambridge does three special things: it frequently has live music, it has a great selection of craft beer, and it’s got a patio out back that probably looks much better than your backyard (no offense). The food is pretty standard bar stuff, but you’ll never regret grabbing a beer by the potted plants out back." - Dan Secatore