McCarthy’s & Toad

Welcome to McCarthy’s & Toad – Music, Food & Craic in the Heart of Cambridge

At McCarthy’s, you’ll find hearty pub food with plenty of plant-based options, a perfectly poured pint, and live Irish sessions every night at 7 PM. Upstairs, we host private events, open mics, trivia, and special shows, while next door at Toad the stage is alive with bands of every style—from gypsy jazz to late-night covers. Family-run, welcoming, and always full of craic.

Just steps from campus, we’re proud to be Harvard’s No. 1 Irish pub—family-run, welcoming, and always full of craic.