Paddy's Lunch
Paddy’s Lunch is a beloved local dive bar in Cambridge, blending rich history with a warm, unpretentious atmosphere. Since its opening shortly after Prohibition, it has remained a cherished spot for meeting neighbors and enjoying affordable drinks in a cozy, welcoming setting. The friendly staff and laid-back vibe make it ideal for casual gatherings, sports fans, or anyone seeking a relaxed evening.
Though small and cash-only (with an on-site ATM), the bar shines with its authentic charm and community spirit. Whether you’re watching a game, celebrating a holiday, or simply unwinding, the inviting energy and low-key hospitality ensure a pleasant experience. A hidden gem for both locals and curious visitors.
Features and services of Paddy's Lunch
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Sport
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Spirits
- Wine
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Debit cards
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Customer Reviews
Paddy's Lunch has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 137 reviews on Google
Ended up here by accident on NYE— Bartender was so sweet and welcoming, she made sure my friend was safe, had water etc. We ended up staying through midnight and making some new friends. Beautiful start to the year. Thank you Paddy’s!!!!!
Paddy's Lunch is a quintessential dive bar! Opening the year after prohibition, it's coming up on its 90th birthday. The place is small as are it's prices. However, the history and locals I met there were larger-than-life! If you have a few minutes and a few dollars it's well worth the visit.
Cheap drinks and good food! What more could you ask for? This is located in an interesting spot but it certainly a great place to grab a drink and meet some local Cantabrigians. The bars atmosphere is very lowkey and inviting so expect to meet some new people! This is a great place to go watch a sports game and drink with friends. Also, the drinks are extremely cheap which is very nice. Note: the bar is cash only but they do have an ATM if you forget to bring cash.
Most Excellent little neighborhood bar. Warm, friendly, legit! We stumbled upon this little gem on a walk about- It's small and basic but we were warmly welcomed. unpretentious, clean, and you cld feel the strong Irish family heritage in every nook.
Great dive bar in the middle of a residential neighborhood between Porter and alewife. Despite the name, they do not serve food. The beer however is cheap, the owner is nice, it's dog friendly, and they support numerous community events and local recreation leagues.
I went to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. It was my first time there, but defiantly won’t be my last. The place was packed. I was the only African American woman there, no one knew me, but I felt like I had just walked in to Cheers you know the place we’re everybody knows you name 😁. Everyone was super friendly and I really had a blast. Can’t wait to go back and chat it up with Ruth the owner.
No food service here but it's a local dive bar. I think most will understand what expectations 1 should have here. Staff is friendly.
Information about Paddy's Lunch
Address
Paddy's Lunch is located at 260 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
Phone
The phone number of Paddy's Lunch is +1 617-547-8739
Website
The website of Paddy's Lunch is: paddys34.com
Business Hours
Monday: 09:00–01:00
Tuesday: 09:00–01:00
Wednesday: 09:00–01:00
Thursday: 09:00–02:00
Friday: 09:00–02:00
Saturday: 09:00–02:00
Sunday: 09:00–01:00