Shay’s Pub & Wine Bar

Shay’s Pub & Wine Bar is a long-running bar in Harvard Square known for a wide variety of interesting beers and wines, along with a curated selection of cocktails. The room has eclectic, cozy surroundings and a comfortable, social atmosphere. When the weather cooperates, the outdoor patio is a good spot to take in Harvard Square, have a drink and meet the locals. Shay’s calls itself the best little bar on earth.

The kitchen keeps things simple with a menu of comforting pub fare in which almost everything is made from scratch, and prices are meant to stay reasonable while the food stays high quality. The burger is the signature, made with locally sourced grass-fed beef and paired with hand-cut fries, and the bar counts it among the best burgers in town. Guests are invited to settle in with a cold beverage and a meal.

What to Know

• Shay’s has been open since 1984.
• Specials are posted on a blackboard.
• The bar is a member of the Harvard Square Business Association.