The Burren

Amazing buffalo wings - they would be the best in NYC if they were here, & not in Somerville. Also - REALLY good clam chowder, made from scratch in-house. They also have an awesome & fresh German pils on tap, & very clean tap lines. Very friendly staff & great service. Cons: very very loud at the bar area, music is not good, & crowd is VERY white.(Sorry - no pix - I was too hungry & the food was too good)

Stay away from the food & you'll be OK. Their drinks & the service were both top notch, and the atmosphere was classic Boston Irish Pub with some history added in. Definitely a charming, atmospheric kind of place where you can down a few properly poured pints, and maybe a good whiskey, while chatting it up with friends. They also had a band playing that was pretty good, but were kind enough to move my friend and I to the back section so we could talk away from the loud music. However, the fish and chips were.... soooo disappointing. Just don't. Worse than frozen food - lumpy, gluey, greasy. And a huge portion size, so I felt terrible about wasting it, too. Eek.

This is an A+ gem of a pub in Davis Square. There is live music every night, and that often includes live Irish music. There are two big bars to belly up to so the service is good. I have not eaten food there, but it appears to be traditional Irish and American fare. Very few darkies.

Great pub with a nice outdoor seating. They have an extensive craft beer selection of craft beers on tap. Shepard's pie. Good Irish music playing in the background if not by a live band.

It was a dark and rainy night, the perfect time to grab some authentic Irish comfort food. Delivered of course because we're not about to walk in the rain. We ordered Shepard's pie, Guinness stew, and Bangers & Mash. These were their "most popular" options and we wanted to give them all a shot. 5/5 for the Shepard's pie which was savory, tasty, and exactly what you want for comfort food. It didn't actually come in a pie and I'm curious if eating it there would change anything. Regardless, this was my favorite dish. 3/5 Guiness stew. Thought the meat did not seem tender, but had decent flavor. I think it was alright but probably would not get it again.4/5 Bangers & Mash, overall very tasty but a little too salty for my liking. The sausage was delicious and the different vegetables and taste blended well. I would get this again if in the mood. Overall the food was delicious and although I'm not an Irish food expert I would say it captured the essence.

Went there and had very bad experience. Don't recommend for anyone as of now! was just bad and not nice . Sorry !

The Burren was the first restaurant in Dave Squar back in the 90s. it is still a center of the culture of the square for musicians, families, friends, couples, et al. There is the standard Irish fare and bar food too. I particularly like the daily vegetable specials that intrigue me. Pared with a good beer, cocktail, or mediocre wine, it is a happening place. The staff is always delightful, many Irish, and with the occasional punk thrown in. They have Caddie Night, where people with all manner of music practice Celtic music. (Fun to listen to and watch). The staff is very competent, and often, there is an outstanding bartender. This night our waitress was straight out but did manage to provide the niceties, and when two friends joined us took it in stride.The bag room is a music venue where we went, and it was packed. They were pumping out the cocktails and bees steady for over an hour. I never had to wait too long.The clientele is a metropolitan mix of Americans and Europeans. This place is Pub Culture at its best in the city. The food is good and filling. And the drinks just wash it down nicely as the melodies and conversation fill the room.

Nice pub for a quick drink or an evening with friends. Live music many nights. The seasonal cranberry mimosa was fantastic! We'll be back now that we've found this little gem.

One of the best bars you'll find in Boston if not the country. Great music from talented musicians--the place is owned by musicians--and there are no TVs, just friends. The service is excellent, and the staff are local legends. Brendan's as kind a bartender as you'll find, Harry is always affable, Peadar is a riot, Kristen is genuine and chill, Rachel and Amy are a cut above, Brian will coax a smile outta you, etc. The servers are sweet and care about what they're doing. The food is good too! Bring your family, bring your friends, you'll have a great time at the Burren, I promise

Best Irish Pub in Somerville!A probably poured Guinness and their shepherds pie is heaven