The Burren

"If you have friends visiting from out of town, take them to the Burren and hope there’s a live performance. It may appear to be unassuming but it holds a special place in many locals’ hearts. If you’re here for live music or a show, head straight to the back room and you may catch local celebrities such as comedian Eugene Mirman performing his latest bits." - Celina Colby, Valerie Li Stack

"This Davis Square pub meets all the Irish pub requirements (we have a list). It hosts live music daily, in genres like Irish, Americana, and even bluegrass brunches. Vegetarians, take note: The Burren offers a meatless version of its shepherd’s pie, among other vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options, and options like lamb burgers and Rhode Island calamari for the carnivores." - Tanya Edwards, Terrence Doyle

"Head to the Burren for a Guinness — and/or a Guinness beef stew — and you’re bound to hear anything from swing jazz to traditional Irish music. The music in the front room is free, while the music in the back room is ticketed. On the other side of the river? The Burren team opened another venue, the Bebop, near Berklee in mid-2017." - Erika Adams, Eater Staff

"The Davis Square institution hosts trivia on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. This spacious venue is good for groups large and small. Enjoy some bar classics, such as buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks, or order a big plate of spicy chicken and cheese nachos to share." - Valerie Li Stack

"The Burren is a (really) Irish pub in Davis Square. It gets crowded and loud thanks to live music almost every night and, while the food is pub stuff you won’t find particularly memorable, it’s a really fun, comfortable spot to grab a beer, especially if you can sit outside on a summer night." - Dan Secatore