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The Phoenix Landing
512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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Review №1

My experience here has been the best, I went for a few matches of the Russia 2018 World Cup. For the Saturday match of Argentina vs France the line was down the block and the game was available on multiple screens and easy to watch if you didn’t mind the dark atmosphere and raucous crowd. Fun times and probably going back to watch the UEFA Final because it was so fun.

ly
Review №2

My husband loves the food. Weve tried the steak tips and provolone on baguette. We shared a corned beef on whole grain, the chicken fingers buffalo style. Prices are reasonable and service is friendly.

Pi
Review №3

The food and drinks were amazing!!! There is only one waiter doing it all, serving, bar tending, and charging! The guys is very fast and good, we ordered the Cuban sandwich and the Buffalo wrap, with the Phoenix mule, all was very good

Ha
Review №4

In the face of the pandemic, Phoenix Landing managed to create a sanctuary in the heart of iconic Central Square, where strangers from all walks are welcome. The patio - illuminated by charming string lights and peppered with flower pots - is home to soccer fans, friends out for drinks, neighborhood regulars, and first-timers.Phoenix Landing is true to its name, giving Bostonians a place to revive their lively celebrations - safely.

Ro
Review №5

The place you want to come to watch Liverpool matches in Boston. Its a heavily traffied bar to their due hard fans. They do solid breakfasts as most games start early AM. Lines start around 9AM depending on the game. Will gradually let people in around 930AM. Cant serve alcohol till 10AM so keep that in mind. Solid spot to watch the game though.

Kr
Review №6

Good beer selection, comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff

Ma
Review №7

The go-to spot for soccer atmosphere in the area; nice beer selection and pub food.

Ma
Review №8

The customer service here is very bad - they seem understaffed or something. Also the mask policies during this pandemic are not enforced. The waiters mask was not properly worn, and on my trip to the bathroom 2 other men did not have masks on. Stay away right now and stay safe. The average food was not worth the risk.

Po
Review №9

Always a great Thursday night at elements.

Da
Review №10

A Piller in central square for entertainment food, drinks and friends

Fa
Review №11

Greet vibe, very welcoming, perfect place to watch Liverpool matches in Boston. YNWA

er
Review №12

Bar staff was amazing with making our drinks

Le
Review №13

We found this place while exploring the area. At first we walked by thinking it was more of just a bar and not a restaurant. After going up and down the street we chose it because in the end the other restaurants seemed very high priced. What a gem of a place. The food was great. I ordered the vegetarian salad and wow. I got this huge bowl!! No way I could finish that. It was delicious, tasted really fresh and the house dressing was perfect.Hubby got steak and potatoes and he said it was delicious.It was busy so we waited a while for the food but hey it was summertime. The waitresses were hustling though.The restaurant was unique inside, had real street lights for decor.Yes I definitely would eat here again.

Da
Review №14

Great for Liverpool games. Staff works extra hard during those packed events. Food is so so. Breaded wings? Skimpy calamari. Only decent dish is the double burger.

ca
Review №15

Fast and friendly service, great food and great music... will return

Ni
Review №16

Bourbon Stone Smash - very light and refreshing. Gentlemans Game - more complex, manhattan-lite. Both very tasty and recommended for whiskey drinkers.

Da
Review №17

Good to get some drinks and hang out. Always have a good draft list.

je
Review №18

Great Liverpool bar!! A lot of energy and drinks were reasonably priced

Ia
Review №19

Boy oh boy. If those sticky floors could speak theyd have some incredible stories.

Ni
Review №20

Love Phoenix! YNWA!

AR
Review №21

Decent little dive bar on a great street in a great location. And they serve Scrimshaw beer so theres that! Its a little tight on the stage for a band and the lightings not great but the sound was pretty good. Had the nachos and fried calamari which was about what youd expect from a 3 star drive bar. All in all had a nice evening out.

Da
Review №22

My friends love this place but Im very like warm. Its essentially a dive bar with none of the dive bar charm. It gets so packed you can move and requires cover charge. I gave it three because I must be the crazy one if so many people enjoy it but I just cant figure out why

Ni
Review №23

I just go here for electronic music. I prefer the Cambridge vibe to downtown clubs- cheaper and cooler crowd.

JU
Review №24

The chicken curry and chips is back on the menu!

Ab
Review №25

Great place to go Friday/Saturday night and vibe out. Bartenders were amazing and professional.

je
Review №26

Great place to watch a game, especially if you are a Liverpool supporter.

Mo
Review №27

Good spot for soccer fans in Cambridge. Was looking for a place to watch the World Cup 2018. Located in Central Sq, amazing atmosphere and plenty of friendly fans with great passion for the sport.

Zo
Review №28

I had a great time at the Phoenix last night. It was reggae night and the DJ is awesome. He played todays and ole school reggae music which was nice. Crowd wasnt bad. Took the crowd some time to catch up to me dancing, but thats never stopped me. I could dance all night long! Plus, I met up with a beautiful 61 hunk of chocolate that I met on a dating site. We had fun dancing and talking and plan to see one another again. So if you like reggae and dancing come in it to the Phoenix on Monday nights.

Mo
Review №29

Liverpool FC Fans Club Boston

Ki
Review №30

Watched Liverpool lift the 6th with the best fellow Reds in Boston! I would rate it 6 stars if I could!

Ma
Review №31

Five stars for ambience. Best place in town to watch a soccer match. Drinks are good and food is as expected, bar food so not very great. A very passionate soccer crowd frequents this bar. You can watch FIFA and EPL games here. This is very clearly a Liverpool bar with LFC swag all over the place.

De
Review №32

Very disappointed. Waiter constantly got things wrong and forgot orders. Food was bland. Everything was expensive. Flatbread was $15 and it was tiny. Covered in random lettuce for some reason (see pic for example). The fries/chips were dry and seemed microwaved. They need Gordon Ramsay to come in and help them out.Pink lemonade was good though!

Ad
Review №33

Drum and bass every Thursday night. Its super litty yall

Ra
Review №34

Best bar in Cambridge, host of the longest running DnB night in the country Elements.

Je
Review №35

This is home to me. Every time I need a drink or some good food, Im there. Great service, and not to mention Thursday nights. Home of Elements Drum & Bass, 17 years and running.

An
Review №36

Authentic Irish Boston. Excellent food. Fun for drinks.

ga
Review №37

Place was litttt great vibez gotta go back

Ga
Review №38

Great drum n bass music on Thursdays.

Wi
Review №39

This is my fav bar in Boston. Great bar food. And great bar to watch any soccer game. Especially if it’s a Liverpool game. YNWA

Sa
Review №40

It’s ok, although, the waitress we had last night was scraping her nostrils with her nails which made me feel uneasy and grossed out. My bf ordered his food first but I didn’t know what to get so I had to be given a few more minutes, our food came out at different times. I had to sit and watch him eat until mine came out. Then he had to sit and watch me eat. Not the best first impression for me. He liked it. I need to be convinced. If it were up to me, I wouldn’t return. But he likes it so, we may be back. Hopefully the second time around will be better...

Pa
Review №41

Elements Thursday have always been a good time , awesome djs and great people. Gotta love the drum and bass!

Ke
Review №42

Landmark local bar with lively pub atmosphere.

Su
Review №43

This is the most vibrant Liverpool FC supporters bar in Cambridge. Being a Liverpool fan, I enjoy going there and watching matches with other fans is amazing.

Ru
Review №44

Went to watch El classico, great atmosphere.

Bi
Review №45

My apologies for not having the best picture but in my defense the place was packed so good that I was not able to. If you love soccer (originally football) and you want to see the real craze here in Boston then you must visit Phoenix landing. This place is dedicated for English soccer Team Liverpool FC. Very few might know this but the Owner of Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC are the same, so it has a personal touch. It’s gets so packed that we had to come in a hour before the game started. This place is packed with awesome beers, good selection of cocktails and drinks. Food is equally good and the awesome bartenders are the added bonus. Not only Live soccer, this place is packed with things to do. Everything they feature something special like DJ night etc. Parking my be had so make sure you have that sorted out. Once you are here you will definitely enjoy every bit of it.

Sh
Review №46

Makka Mondays is good .... Get there early lol the bouncer be on 1 LOL

Bi
Review №47

Drum and Bass night on Thursdays might be Bostons best kept secret. DJs are great and there is plenty of room to dance. Sets usually start getting good around midnight, but even the warmup sessions are great. Sound and visuals are on-point as well - really happy I found this event.

Be
Review №48

Dj played throwbacks for 90s kids. fast bartenders which are needed for this busy bar.

Pa
Review №49

Cool hangout place personally that first time being there.

Mi
Review №50

Great bar if youre a Liverpool fan and need a place to watch your game!

ka
Review №51

Great spot for hanging/ listening to music and for enjoying the game!

Ve
Review №52

Fun place. Very low key and lots of fun people. Mix of pop and 90s on Fridays. Food is okay during the evening before dance floor opens, and they have soccer on TV when big games are going on. So thats a plus.

Je
Review №53

This bar is gritty and dirty, but in a good way. The place is a throwback to a regular bar, long before micro brews and beer gardens. I went with my husband for a drink before going home just because we never went before. The bartender was cool. Im not a big drinker, so I asked the bartender for a random cocktail and, she made me a very strong drink. While the cocktail wasnt to my liking, I still had a good time. When we left, we were tipsy and feeling good, which was the point of that excursion.

Al
Review №54

A fun, and entertaining night out. Not bad for a Monday!!

Da
Review №55

If youre looking for a place around Boston to watch the World Cup this summer, this is the place to be. Come here for beer and some soccer this summer! I had a great time watching the Egypt/Russia game the other day. Theres a great energy at this place.

Ia
Review №56

Infra throws great events here

Al
Review №57

Great place to go dancing on Saturday nights! The bar turns into a club around 11pm, good atmosphere, cool music (very commercial). Only con: the dj could be slightly more enthusiastic

Di
Review №58

Ok. Its a cool spot over all. Decent bar. Although they didnt carry 1800 tequila. 3 amazing attentive speedy bartenders. There are two exits. Ladies room has 3 stalls and was very well lit, stocked and clean. The DJ booth area is way in the back from the entrance which was kind of an awkward setup to me. Especially for general people flow and in case of emergency. its a pretty decent spot in Cambridge for Monday night reggae and dancehall. Crowd was nice and diverse mix although predominantly POC. Also there was a lot of security and police presence despite it being a smaller venue.

Jo
Review №59

Experience was okay with me. DJ was on point spinning records. Just was looking to see if the vibe was picking up with the crowd now that this weather is finally starting to warm up. To be continued...

D.
Review №60

All my Liverpool FC fans in Boston know this is where it’s at

An
Review №61

Good alternative option to the larger central square locations. Always own it on the EDM

Di
Review №62

As someone who’s in marketing for the restaurant/bar industry, this was the WORST service experience EVER. This bar is our “sponsor” bar for our volleyball league, and Kira was our server. She was definitely overwhelmed/“in the weeds,” but that’s NO excuse to treat patrons disrespectfully. We were fine chilling at the table, but she came over after 15 minutes, threw down menus and then stormed away. Much later, she came to unhappily take our orders. Drinks took forever, which is fine, but she didn’t check on us or apologize. The night continued like this (slamming down drinks, spilling on us, slamming down food, storming away.) At no point was she apologetic about food/drinks taking long. Manager, please fix this situation for your future patrons.

C.
Review №63

Beloved bar manager Delores runs a great room with super friendly staff (Deidre, Dani, Michaud, Russel, Bill, Dan, John, John, Constantine...) - day & night!Dont miss Lenore, Fox, & DnB fam for the longest running Drum & Bass night in America: Elements, weekly Thursdays.Techno is served up weekly on Tuesdays via Jose, Pi, Jon, & Rickys modular.Re:set Wednesdays, inherited from darling Pat Fontes, brings house grooves hosted by Matt, Molly, Zach, & Charles.

ha
Review №64

Good food, friendly people, awesome music.

Pa
Review №65

Great DJs every time

Ch
Review №66

Always a good calm time at the Phoenix my cousin loves this place when she comes from Florida she always stays and extra day to go to Monday nights.

Ch
Review №67

Fist and last visit! Patronized then landing for one of the World Cup games. Put the bar tenders to test by saving beer cans to reconcile the gave and they tried to over charge by 6 beers! We approached with the concern and evidence they opted to argue. Removing the value from their gratuity was an easy decision and we will not patronize shady businesses such as this!

Pa
Review №68

Great drinks and Food, with a fair price! Very Nice bar and place!

M
Review №69

Greatest bar ever. Great music on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Th
Review №70

This is hands-down my favorite bar with a dance floor to go to in greater Boston. I must note though that the this place is many different places at different times. On weekend mornings its the official Liverpool soccer meeting space in Boston, on weekdays at night its drum & bass, and on Friday and Saturday nights its 80s music and top 40s. The weekend is where its at!Where do I start? The bartenders and bouncers are friendly, the people who go there are approachable and friendly, the music is a blast to dance to (there is a bench on the right side of the bar you can stand on like a stage), the dress code is nice but lax as well so you can wear whatever makes you comfortable.Unlike the pretentiousness you may find in certain parts of Boston, people who frequent this place are laid back almost all of the time. Central square is great and this is the best place there.Ive probably been to Phoenix Landing over 30 times and Id say Ive had fun every time! Great places to meet friends, dates, and to bring your friends!

Kr
Review №71

Ive been coming here for many many moons. The foods actually pretty great for a kinda dive place. I know most people dont love this but they do at night play a lot of techno/dubstep/drum and bass which I love. I can always dance here and have a good time. I usually end up here by myself and make a lot of great friends. Theres a bartender Craig who has always been so welcoming and helpful (charging my phone hahaha sorry Craig).

pa
Review №72

Cool place. Good beers. Great people , and bar staff. I enjoyed the company, and the bartender really knew soccer and had Interesting insights on the game. Its a sports bar that emphasizes soccer , and is filled with Liverpool fans. If youre looking for a soccer bar in Cambridge, this is the place to go.

Fr
Review №73

I’ve been here on Friday and Saturday nights, and cover is $8-10. Theres definitely a younger crowd here (college or young professionals).Every time I go here, I’m disappointed by the music, lack of dancing, and unimpressive sound system. On weekends, the music is usually throwbacks (90s, early 2000s), and more sing-along than dance music. I’m generally looking for more of a dance-y atmosphere, so maybe this place isn’t for me (or I go on the wrong nights). The DJ just queues songs and plays them all the way through.I also dropped by once on a Sunday night at 1am after learning that a friend was spinning there. Cover was still $10 on a Sunday at that hour, which is ridiculous.

Ch
Review №74

Been coming here for a while now mostly on weekends. This is a good place to dance and get drinks. It is a combination of college students (undergraduate and graduate students), working professionals (in their 20s and 30s) and tourists looking to have a good time. There can be a long line sometimes on Friday and Saturday nights. On weekends the music is mostly 90s, 2000s, and other more recent pop, hip hop, rap and some RnB. Its a fun time here! I definitely recommend it.

Am
Review №75

Good place to watch Liverpool FC games. Official place for LFC Boston Supporters Club.

Si
Review №76

My absolute favourite place in the Boston area. The food is perfect, the drinks are perfect, the sound is perfect.

Ve
Review №77

It was a great sports bar. official bar for LFC, Liver pool. Give vibes for football matches. All were really supportive in the bar , u would never feel ur an outsider.Overall Nice and Grat

N
Review №78

I left my card here and they gave it to some random guy who spent 400 at the liquor store....

Ra
Review №79

The worst service u would ever have u would rather watch the game at home

El
Review №80

Quality techno live DJs on Tuesday nights

Lu
Review №81

Its a dive bar in Central with a dancefloor. Very dark, hot, loud and small. Thats about all you need to know. If thats your scene, youll enjoy it! If its not, you might want to check out one of the other bars in Central.

p
Review №82

Music was a little loud for me but dancing and interacting was great! Thanks everybody.

Oz
Review №83

Some really surprising foodie options —after 3 1/2 hour drive. Awesome service some of the best fried chicken outside of Harlem.

Mn
Review №84

Nice music and we had a lot of fun here

ti
Review №85

Best DNB in the US every Thursday night

Sa
Review №86

Except food, far better than most bar fare

da
Review №87

Fun fact : this place is a toilet

Ni
Review №88

Friendly servcie, good food, and lots of international sports to watch!

Jo
Review №89

Watched Liverpool v Everton match here what an awesome crowd! Great service and food (steak and eggs with Doms steak tips) so delicious!!!!

Ra
Review №90

After reading the mostly positive reviews for this place, my friends who were visiting Boston and I decided to give this place a shot to grab a drink as most other places were closed. Our first mistake was going here on a Sunday. Everything else is dead in town except for the creepers were out on the prowl...They have several large TVs around so it would be good for Sports along with a dance floor that they start the music later at night. During the entire time I was with my friends there was a man who kept walking by us several times and telling and pointing out to us Thats my son from across the bar. Once we realized the music they were playing for 80s night wasnt quite our jam we were ready to head home. On our way out one of the managers calls out to us, Wait ladies...! We are just about to put on the good music!Nope, nope, nope! Way too many creepy vibes for us for that one night. Maybe this place would be better on a weekend night, but Im sure there are plenty of other options.

cu
Review №91

Low key chilling vibe good atmosphere

Ja
Review №92

This review is specific to a Tuesdsy night music event at The Phoenix Landing. Its not about the restaurant or overall establishment.On specific Tuesday nights at The Phoenix Landing is one of Bostons only recurring Techno events for serious Its been this way since I first checked it out in 1998 when Red Light Productions was the only true Techno gig in a 68 mile radius of the city at that time (1996 or 97. Boston and, underground Techno just never got a long for some reason.Between 1992 and 2019, Ive only caught trails of two or three Boston based event creators and promoters that peddle in the genre of underground Techno, and the latest crew that hosts this night at the Phoenix on specific Tuesday nights.But theres reason for optimism; a surge in interest globally and here in the US for Techno..... true...... Techno... for smoothing the chaotic mind like my own.This night is nothing like a Bijou Club presents: Chris Lebing club j5ams here, no disrespect at all to Mr. Lebing, but the music style on this night is more pure, unabated, along the lines of producers like Keepsake, Joe Farr, Oscar Mulero, or Ritzi Lee. The music, the local/crew DJ performances, and crowd vibe are all legit from what Ive experienced in the last few years. I come from the very early days of NEAU and eventually NEW techno warehouse events .When early NYC warehouse and secret location events following the epic Storm Raves, when (Sonic) Groove Records was in Brooklyn, and was planning to move to its eventual Carmine St address in Manhattans lower East Side, and as Sonic Groove . My point is.... I wouldnt call something legit unless I truly believed that when it comes to Techno and event promotions.If youve been searching for a true Techno night, this is the best game in town; at the time of this review (May of 2019), that Ive found anyway.Check it out if it sounds like what youre looking for. Or even if youre not familiar with the sound, or unsure of what you want for music, then come check it out anyway. Its a good time, decent vibe, very good music (MHO), all of which have always been serious rarities around the Boston area.FYI: am in no way affiliated whatsoever with the promoters who run his Tuesday night. Im on my own, and reviewing.-J

He
Review №93

Wednesday is EDM dance at 10pm, I like the atmosphere. People come here to dance, it just was half empty, the lighting could have been more dark & appropriate, and the drinks are a bit ion the expensive side $9.5 for a gimlet (with real cucumber though!)

U
Review №94

Cool place where you have craft beers and good music!

Jo
Review №95

Good wings and beer

Em
Review №96

Racist AF. I went to this bar to celebrate a friends birthday, with a group of non-Americans. The birthday-boy was cut-off, which was a reasonable decision of the bar. But they communicated the point to him, a non-American resident in a way that he, and his non-American friends did not understand. They decided to kick him out because he had more alcohol after he was kicked out. When they did this, I, an American who understood the situation, explained to my friends that he couldnt drink more if he wanted to stay, completely fixing the miss communication. But the bar insisted on kicking him out, for no reasons other than not understanding the bar tender. I explicitly explained the situation several times to the staff who explicitly said that they should have an American resident go up to the bar with every person when they ordered to understand the situation, which is objectively speaking absolutely insane and completely racist. They cleared 20 odd foreign nationals put of a bar that they had paid a cover for and paid for drinks at because of the use of a term that no one understood. Dont go to a racist bar people, you can do better.

Jo
Review №97

Small intimate venue for music and great football(soccer) bar.

Jo
Review №98

Good music many days a week, other days youll want to jump off the bar. They have a decent tap list, reasonable drinks, and nice staff. Its been here forever, and Ill keep visiting! Go for some great drum and bass on Thursday nights.

Ca
Review №99

Visit the location for Elements. The drinks are priced fairly and the staff are kind. Overall a nice environment.

Pa
Review №100

The place to be for Liverpool Football Club supporters. Home base of the official LFC Boston Supporters Club. Opens early for matches. Get yourself an LFC Boston membership and enjoy the benefits of the being a part of the biggest and best Premier League Football supporters club in Boston. Great breakfast, lunch, and great beer options.

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  • Address:512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
  • Site:http://phoenixlandingbar.com/
  • Phone:+1 617-576-6260
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–2am
  • Tuesday:11am–2am
  • Wednesday:10am–1am
  • Thursday:11am–1am
  • Friday:11am–1am
  • Saturday:11am–1am
  • Sunday:11am–2am
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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