Lizard Lounge

User Reviews of Lizard Lounge

Yelp.com Review - by TheyWill H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The open mic on monday night is the best around - hands down - great crowd that actually listens, and a good solid diverse group of musicians - Tom who runs it is top notch and a pro... 5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by karen c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I.LOVE.the.Lizard.LoungeMy favorite spot to see a show on a Saturday night. I gets incredibly crowded downstairs. If there is ever a fire, I will most likely not make it out alive, because there's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sally K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love my lounge de lizard. I add the possessive 'my' because I always feel welcome and at home here. Mostly supporting Wednesday nites (Dennis brennan band), with the occasional thurs (club d'elf)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice now, first time to see John Powhida, and second to see the Click 5, which inexplicably included John Powhida for a cameo. Good thing, as he is a great entertainer and well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! Went this weekend to see Putnam Murdoch and Reed play! Such and awesome show. Its perfect for shows! It feels so personal! Great beers on tap! I had an organic pomegranate ale not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mightycollectro m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great beers, good food-occasional good music. Cool venue that needs to book more diverse music.. Let's face it, that Cambridge folk scene is so white and so lame.. Staff/bartenders on wednesday nights...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by paul m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know whether I'm reviewing the Lizard as much as the Session Americana residency, but the combination is as much fun as you can have on a Tuesday night. The doors open at 8:30, but I like to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by rob c.

4.0 of 5 stars. A dark, dimly lit, cozy basement, the Lizard Lounge is enjoyably low-key. The stage is just a central area where performers take as much room as they need. It's small and comfortable, especially if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Big O.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is cool. Dimly lit, with warm tones. A little bar in the corner that cranks out some nice beers. I went for the poetry night, that was pretty cool...some good stuff some bad. I was hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would agree with someone that said this place is "cozy". It might be a little too cozy for its own good. But hey, if you don't like being close to people, why go out in the first place?Open mic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tasha T.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I first moved to Cambridge in 2004, I hung out at this spot every Sunday...The poetry slam is amazing, and I have told so many people about this place, you would think they pay me. Great band and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hisham K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This downstairs section of Cambridge Common is pretty awesome, although a little bit tight on space. But while some would say it's "cramped," indicating severe seating discomfort and trouble moving...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony R.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a staunch supporter of Cambridge Common upstairs, it had been an unreasonably long time between me coming to adore that place and coming to the Lizard Lounge for the first time a couple months ago...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't have much to leak on the Lizard as my time there amounted to a half hour tops. My biggest impression was the lack of space. This could potentially be a great venue for a very, very small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aislinn H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is a great little basement venue. It's a great place to get a few beers and come tater tots with friends and catch an intimate little show. There's always an interesting band, a lot of my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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If really dark bars are your thing... by Jennifer F. at InsiderPages

What I remember most about my night out at the Lizard Lounge was that it was quite dark - not just dim like in most bars but really dark. I think it was supposed to do something to the ambiance but for me, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I cannot believe I have not reviewed this place yet. It's okay....It's true the drinks are expensive. The space can get stuffy. The room can be awkward and doesn't leave much for impromptu dancing....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went last night (finally!) for some late night jazz and really liked it. Nice, intimate venue, good atmosphere, great music, good beer, nice audience.I will definitely be back for more!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by patrick w.

4.0 of 5 stars. nice small basement music venue. this is not a place to talk, but to listen, but it has a really nice vibe. good beer on tap. good prices. no cover for the band we saw. recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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the one meal i had was great...

i had a veggie burger and sweet potato fries. the veggie burger was good and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had no idea this place existed until I saw a show here in the spring. The atmosphere reminded me of some small, out of the way club in NYC that only really interesting people knew about. The show...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barney B.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far my faborite venue in town - small, intimate, and good to local artists. I have seen more shows that I can count on a completely random basis after having a bite upstairs, then just wandering...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a regular for Club D'elf! I love going to see this band once or twice a month on Thursday night. Amazing musicians and different every month, you never know what the sound might be!The music is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the perfect place for a small performance. The atmosphere is incredibly nice (the oriental rugs on the floor give a nice touch to the mix of seats and barstools). The beer selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have seen several great local bands here and got a few surprises. The bar is small in the basement and there are two posts that block the view of the stage(?) depending on where you can find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian K.

5.0 of 5 stars. shhhhhhhh.....I guess I have not written a review yet as this is my favorite hidden gem in boston area for live music, good brews and late nite eats...I have seen some great intimate shows here over...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Many may not know my slam name. It's Yellow Snow. Dig it? Cooo... My first experience seeing slam poetry in Boston (Cambridge) was at the Lounge. In fact, the first time I went I saw Yelper Kit Y....
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lana G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very cute place, equally good for a casual date or groups. Finger food is fine, you can order a bunch of stuff and share with friends. The service was always friendly, and we were never rushed. Poetry...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I liked this place, small, and cozy; almost like drinking in a friend's basement. I was there on new year's eve, and had an awesome time rockin' out to Hi8us. The alcohol is reasonably priced, what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Najely S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Lizard Lounge! A friend of mine kept begging me for months to go to the poetry slam on Sunday night. I hemmed and hawed because I never thought I'd like to see poetry read. Boy, did I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony L.

5.0 of 5 stars. As another reviewer above already explained in some detail, Tom Bianchi's Lizard Lounge Monday Night Open Mike Challenge is a true treat. I play there every week, and nothing in the area's open mike...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here to see a friend's show and was instantly impressed by Lizard Lounge's flattering mood lighting- increasing the hotness is always a plus. The venue itself feels unpretentious and intimate-...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian K.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a musician who has played the LL twice. I love it.Musicians get super cheap meals and the food is phenomenal. The burgers especially. The venue has GREAT sound and the stage is on the same level as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Lizard Lounge feels like an opium den. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing. I have only ever been here for their poetry slams (hi Kit!) but I will concur that they are an awesome venue for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie A.

3.0 of 5 stars. We hit up an open mic here the other night to see my boy's friend Sarah Donner play. (Check her out on myspace, by the way!)Anyways, it's a homey basement venue with the local lovable crazies who...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by john w.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first time i came here was to check out one of their weekly poetry slams backed by a live jazz trio. Since then, my ladyfriend and i have seen great local bands like Club d'Elf and national acts...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's a pretty cool place to see a show...if you're lucky to get one of the two tables that is actually in the view of the stage and/or not behind one of the huge support poles. My friend ordered one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eugene H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great small live music room. Some of the best sound around...they don't use a conventional PA system..they have little speakers set up all over the room. Great beer selection and not too expensive....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Along with Toad, the Lizard is one of the great music rooms on the scene. It's got a great beer list, great acts, and a good staff. Always love when my favorites get a gig here.Open Mike review:Open...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kate c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like the intimacy of this venue. Like most small venues, it's a great place to enjoy a show as long as it doesn't get too crowded. I head for the door when it starts reaching maximum capacity...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lizard Lounge brings nice fresh memories to mind.From following those spiraling stairs to sitting in the red lights... and all that other beautiful specific stuff.I liked going to see Dennis Brennan...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lou S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Lizard Lounge possesses a certain magic quality ... persian rugs on the wall ... always a bit of blur and rocker haze, despite the smoking ban, this club is just and ultracool dungeon that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kit Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a former Lizard Lounge Slam team member, I am biased, but seriously, there is not better venue for slam in Boston.The LL houses jazz bands, poets, and other music on different nights, but I go on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to the Cambridge Common once before (albeit briefly), but hadn't ventured downstairs to the Lizard Lounge until last night. My future stepbrother is a musician and was playing there with two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrian H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow.Cambridge Common can sometimes look a little depressed, especially on a Tuesday night, but it's a safe bet for a (veggie) burger and sweet-potato fries long past the average Boston bedtime.I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like it! I like it!I really need to go out and listen to more live music in Boston. Stopped here since Toad was jam packed (still determined to try that place though). Caught 3 sets... good music......
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ilya K.

5.0 of 5 stars. 2 more words - session americana. that and what everyone else said.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I agree with everyone else's sentiments. I just need to add that as a liquor drinker - bring a flask. My friend Disaronno on-the-rocks costs $10 here!! I was warned about this thorn and now that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite music rooms in the Boston area. Great ambience, super friendly people, killer curly fries, and a truly intimate setting in which to enjoy the well-booked music.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by George K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two Words: Club d'Elf
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lizard is a great room. It's downstairs from Cambridge Common, giving it some backing on some pretty good food, and is an excellent, small, homey venue to see some great talent. The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ty V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Intimate, underground (its a downstairs/basement room) setting for live music. Not too loud, but sound is still very good. Book a wide range of bands from Indie Rock, to Americana to Roots. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this room, have seen some of my favorite shows here. A highlight was Seks Bomba (now defunct?) opened up by The Irreversible Slacks. Loved the Slacks so much I had to check em out in NYC....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Georgia Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hooray for the Lizard Lounge! I like the intimate feel to this room, with cute and friendly bar staff and good sound for quieter acts. A nice place to catch interesting music that won't blow out your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica t.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Lizard Lounge has a great basement concert vibe. You feel like you're back at some college party, except -instead of listening to drunk covers - you're presented with quality and diverse acts....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nakita N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bored on a sunday night? Try checking out the Lizard Lounge's weekly poetry slam, open mic and jazz band. It's a lot more relaxed then the Cantab's Wednesday night slams and the food is really good....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. A good spot to hear live music for next to nothing price-wise. They also host a cool weekly poetry slam. Friendly, casual crowd, and a great location on Mass Ave near a bunch of restaurants make it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I lived down the street from this building for most of my life, and have watched it change ownership, name and physique a few too many times, but it is finally a really cool place, and seems to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food and drinks, and a great sounding room for live music. There is no stage; the bands basically play in the center of the floor. Usually there are free shows by folk-ish singer-songwriters...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Allix T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The beer selection here is fantastic, and the staff are pretty good about helping you make a choice. Plus, the beer prices are great. The food is typical pub fare w/some different additions. A few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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Alittle bit Different

Find out who is playing and what type of music it is before you go, this place can have some wacky music let me tell you, I went there and it was a 9 person band dressed in all pajamas ranging from the ages of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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Great place to hang out

Their poetry slam/open mic every Sunday is so much fun! The people are so nice and the drinks are wicked good. It's a fun and friendly atmosphere and a great way to end/start the week.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2004
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Latest Lizard

The Lizard Lounge is a great bar. The atmoshere is very relaxing to meet new people. Great friendly Bartenders make it easy to try new drinks. Good variety of music bands. I bring all my friends to this bar.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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Check out Wednesday night.

The Wednesday night residency is usually a great reason to go out during the week. Each month one artist performs every Wednesday and it's usually someone up and coming and good.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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Should be a scene

The dark atmosphere, the persian rugs, the cheap drinks, and the excellent taste in booking music make this bar the perfect place to chill.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2002
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