Winter 2022 Guide to Boston-Area Restaurant Openings - Eater Boston
"Toad reopened in February 2022 after a long hiatus. The intimate 21+ bar never charges a cover, and proof of vaccination is required." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"When you stop going out, you usually find that you have a lot more money on hands - money you become pretty reluctant to part with. That’s why places like Toad in Porter Square, one of the few places in the city where you can hear live music without paying a cover, are so essential. Even if you don’t come here for the music, you’ll have a great time at this tiny little living room of a pub that has a small food menu to go along with beer, wine, and liquor." - dan secatore
"Porter Square’s Toad is the neighborhood bar you wish your neighborhood had (unless you, uh, live in Porter Square). It’s a comfortable little spot with a small food selection, craft beer, wine and liquor, and free live music every night of the year. Don’t be surprised if you go in for one drink and end up staying all night." - dan secatore
Toad - Review - Cambridge - Boston - The Infatuation
"Tucked next to Christopher’s in Porter Square, Toad is a great little bar with free live music and small selection of burgers. If you live in the area and the bartender doesn’t know your name yet, you should fix that." - Dan Secatore
Great location! Nice friendly environment with no TVs! Yeah! Plenty of plant based and other food options. Did not eat here but everything coming out from the kitchen looked great. Music every night at 7. Definitely will return!
Tim O'Meara
Google
Great music and affordable drinks. It’s a Cambridge icon for a reason!
Premnath Ananthan
Google
Good bar food and trivia nights! But today is the last day for the bar :( they are closing
JOAN LAWS
Google
A special kind of little neighborhood spot with amazing music, friendly clientele and staff. Just makes you smile.
Amit Kumar Choudhary
Google
What a gem of a place. I was coming back to his place at least after 8 years and I want to say I forgot how good it was and still is. The fact that they stood the hurricane of pandemic, it speaks a lot about how this place treats its customers and musicians. Loved every bit of my time and made new friends.
Brandon Kraemer
Google
Epic hole in the wall music venue. Great atmosphere, very tight quarters. Not the best sound but worth the effort for the right acts. Good bar service. Best in the summer when the students thin out of town.
Madelyn Albright
Google
Tiny hole in the wall with live music (jazz-like live music). Drinks are affordable, the bartenders were very friendly and attentive. Would be great for a date night or if you want to go for a drink solo(a). Will definitely be going again!
Erich Wenis
Google
Great beer menu. Positive vibes and good music. While I did not have any, I've heard the food is great. A small cozy bar, which can get tight, but the ambiance makes it up in spades.