Shays Pub & Wine Bar

Very nice to me, sat outside for a few hours in the cold and then went in, very nice interior with dark wood and kind service from the bartenders.

We grabbed some outdoor seating for drinks and snacks. We ordered chips and salsa with a side of guac (which was $2 extra) and the parmesan fries. The parmesan fries were amazing, highly recommend. They come with melted cheese on top and an herby garlicky dip. The salsa, unfortunately, was a disappointment. The guac was literally just one of those cups you get from Costco, and the chips and salsa also probably came out of a bag. There weren't enough chips for the amount of salsa either. The service was a bit inconsistent but the prices are fairly reasonable.

Honestly always love a stop at this place whether for a solo lunch on the patio or a group hang after work with friends. Great low key bar with Indoor outdoor seating, good beer list, one of the best burgers I have had in some time!

Came here with my girlfriend for a quick mid-week dinner and left feeling satisfied and impressed! The eatery is small, and has a dark-cottage like feel. We sat ourselves and were served promptly. I ordered the chicken quesadilla, which was very juicy and jam-packed with minced pieces of fajita vegetables. It was delicious and cheesy. Every ingredient was very fresh and of good quality. It came with a side of cheesy refried beans, which were incredible! They were so good I'd honestly order them on their own. Wow! My girlfriend reported that her Bahn Mi sandwich was good, but a little on the hotter side. If you're a spice lover like me, though, that is a perk! Overall, we had a great dinner at Shay's and will definitely be back!

What this place still exists!?! It was a staple of my crowd for decades. The place you went to have good wine, a baked Brie or a veggie alternative and have a quite chat. We it is still that! The burgers are still really good, and the salads have gotten much fresher. Our server was professional and efficient; just what I want for a lunch rush. Water and sodas got filled. Ambience, well the inside is old wood basic; very sturdy. We sat out in the road tables felt great. I always like the deck o. A sunny day but my friends wanted these tables. All good! (Stupid friends, Hahahha)I like this place, no Aires but solid beer, wine, booze, and good food with a little class and understanding. Why fix something if it ain't broke.

Shay's is a beautiful Harvard Square gem that is seemingly full of a regular local crowd. I loved the instant feeling of being welcomed, and a sense of comfort radiated through the entire building. My girlfriend and I seated ourselves and were instantly welcomed and served with drinks, and we loved getting our waiter's insight on the menu as we ordered a chicken quesadilla and a banh mi sandwich. The chicken quesadilla came with cheesy rice, beans, and pico de gallo. It was extremely satiating and gave us a great variety! The banh mi was spicy, but super filling, tasty, and colorful. It came with chips and salsa, which was an interesting side choice, but was worth it -- definitely go with chips and salsa at Shay's! I liked the banh mi, but I'd go with something the smallest bit less spicy next time around. We loved the variety, filling options, and the fast service, and will definitely be back. You can't go wrong by picking Shay's!

Great small bar, sat inside during winter. Enjoyed a well poured black &tan and the hot dog(pictured) hot dog wel worth 10$ very loaded, and on a baguette. Bartender and waiter were very helpful nice and checked in with us often. People smoking outside, bathrooms ok, only one sports TV. :)

It usually looks busy and crowded so my friend and I decided to grab lunch here on a Saturday afternoon when it didn't look busy at all. There were only 3 other parties seated outside when we arrived, no parties inside, so we got a seat right away. QR code is at table to scan and review menu. The menu is small and simple, which makes it easier to choose since you're not bombarded over analyzing what to get. The location is also small overall -- inside and outside seating and bathrooms. You definitely get a dive bar/pub feel. We both got the Basic Burger $14 and I also got the Greek Salad $10. Overall the food is OK. The burger and fries/wedges could've used more seasoning. I loaded up on ketchup. You don't get a choice on how the beef is cooked; it came out well done. The Greek Salad has too much dressing.

This was a great find in Harvard Square! Our server Sean was super friendly and excellent!The Aperol Spritz was excellent. Made to perfection! And then I had the Claudhauler non alcoholic beer which was a flavorful dark beerWe sat outside and enjoyed the summer breeze. The nachos were very good. And the burger was awesome. I forgot to take pics of the food. All the staff were great and the whole place has a great vibe!Will come back again!

Loved this place and the vibe! We had a steak and cheese sandwich and Parmesan fries and they were both amazing! Good selection of beer and food, and server was great!