Toad

Toad is by far the best place to watch a show in Cambridge. It's obviously designed for small shows, which makes it an intimate and fun place. And it's always free so you can drop in at any time.

Toad is the best place to hear music in the whole city. Not only it's free but the bands that they book are really great. This place is usually packed.

Toad always has live music and its proud, as it should be, to never have a cover charge. It's a tiny little bar adjacent to (and owned by) Christopher's Restaurant. The beer selection is good, the bartenders are friendly, and the vibe…

Frankly, I don't know what I would do without Toad. Live, free music every night and cheap drinks. This is one of those places that are a landmark of cambridge. Tim Gearan on Monday nights.

The greatest thing about Toad is that you can stop in with no planning and always find a space to linger and some great music to enjoy. Tucked away beside Christopher's, the unassuming bar could easily be overlooked if not for the great…