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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not too often that I get up to Davis Square but next time I'm there I wouldn't mind checking out The Burren again. It's a typical Irish pub type place with the usual beer selection and crowd....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, but only during the day. It's a great place to go for a few beers in the afternoon and just chill out. There are no TVs, and no fancy decor, but I still wouldn't call it a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Irish music at the bar. The bartender was a geniune deal. I had a portebella mushroom sandwich which was good. Beautiful outside seating with flowers galore.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, my last experience at the Burren was so bad that I have to dock them a star.I'm fairly forgiving of slow service on weekend nights at a bar, but on a quiet weekday, there's no excuse for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've read the bad reviews.. but having come straight from Galway, Ireland... I have to say walking into this pub is like walking into a pub in Galway. Everything from the benches to the picture...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Guinness. Great atmosphere. I'd give it 5 stars but this is my first review of anything on Yelp and I don't want to over-shoot.Quintessential shepards pie. Feels like many of the pubs that I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pub - straight out of England in terms of furnishings and menu. Food so so. Beer great. It is dark but that is what a pub is like :)
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is an okay bar at best.They have okay beer, but bad food, and worse service. I've had eyes rolled at me every time I go there. Really boring burgers, acceptable fries. I haven't tried any...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're lazy and must have Irish pub NOW, then fine, go. But yeah, the place kinda sucks from a vibe standpoint. Some of the bar staff kind of suck at life as well. Food is nothing to write home...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the first thing i noticed when i walked in was a table playing quarters. ha. :) and my friend and i played a little game of "what in the hell kind of GD outfit is that." always a good time.the drink...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*Review is for beer/live music only*The Burren is kind of a hole-in-the-wall that pulls in some strange patrons. I have gone a few times for open mic night (to watch a friend play) and have always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not. I don't like Irish music, it's depressing to me and can't dance to it. It's dark and gloomy in here and makes me sleepy.Too crowded in back room. Bad Bon Jovi cover band (I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. Has a traditional Boston-irish-bar feel in front. They pour an excellent guiness, and have irish pub food, complete with steak-cut fries with malt vinegar. No sweet potato fries. I saw a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew this Irish pub could whip up a delicious mahi mahi? Genuinely friendly service (trying not to give extra credit for cute Irish accents, seems like cheating). AND we sat outside for what might...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I am just lucky but the two times I went here were GREAT.Time 1 - dinner for my big brother. Comedian in the back room and a perfectly good dinner. I had pasta, he had shepherd's pie, we both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place exceed my first impressions and I ended up having a blast in this dive, Irish-themed bar. Partially because of the excellent live music and the size of the place, but also because the beers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like it when the band is good. The first time I was there , the band was really good, and the second and third time the band sucked. However, they have New Castle beer on tap, which is awesome so no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plenty of space and plenty of beers for a great night out.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place use to awesome on Thursday nights, but the new band they have is nowhere as good as the Swinging Johnsons. The venue is small and intimate, so when the band is good it rocks out, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent beer selection. Relatively cheap. Horrible entertainment choices.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Disrespectful college studentsFloor so sticky you swear you stepped on gumA bartender that compaired the lip stick around a straw to the remnants of a BJLive Irish music Bathroom that makes me want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Burren so many times, and it's as if each time I forget just how bad it was the last time and think, well maybe today it will be okay. And every time, I regret the decision....The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard there was a cover band playing here, and once I checked out the set list wasn't about to miss it! Cute Irish Pub that's much bigger than I imagined...two rooms with different music even. Loved...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons to go the Burren:(1) You have a deep love of loud Celtic music.(2) You want to drink yourself silly.(3) You want to see the bar that Next Stop Wonderland immortalized.(4) You want a laid back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can I have the cheese nachos please? ***Plate arrives....I see....a pile of chips, three small dishes on the side with the salsa, sour cream and guacamole....and what don't I see? CHEESE!!!I swear,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren makes me happy.It's one of the few places t-accessible that hosts coverbands, and they have this 2x/week. and i love me some good coverbands.food here is standard irish pub fair - i've had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the Saturday lunchtime review, everyone still wearing soccer gear from the morning's game, did change the cleats to flip-flops though.(If you do the BSSC thing, Union Street in Newton also a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live near Davis square and when its raining and gross and you're lazy and don't want to go far, this is the best place to go because it's just as fun as going downtown in my opinion. The cover bands...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was an OK scene (big, dirty, and crowded) until I had my ass full on groped by some creepy guy who had been pushing himself up against my friends as they walked by to prevent us from getting across...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good drinks, good company, good atmosphere.Try the Irish breakfast on weekends, or the Irish music during the week. If you want a good time that NEVER fails, go to Open Mic on Tuesday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I guess I go here for a different reason then the other reviews I've seen. To have a damn good time. Go on friday or saturday night, bring friends, go to the back room and be ready to sing like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a warm Friday evening and had a pleasant time sitting outside; however, the food was just okay. Everything seemed like it had just been unfrozen. I had the Bangers and Mash with baked beans...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They had the best shepherd/cottage pie I've ever had. The potatoes were fluffy and the meat wasn't over seasoned. Perfect. I had some steamed veggies with it and it was perfectly steamed. With a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes it smells too much like fish for me to handle. Sometimes you can't sit cause there is a show later that night. Sometimes there is a rediculous line and cover. But then again, it could be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Brutally hot, insanely crowded, uber-noisy and full of assholes. Been there twice now, paid $5 for a cover both times, and had to wait for 15 minutes just to get one overpriced beer. Lousy service and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only go here because my friend plays in the Irish band that plays on Sundays. The food is decent for pub food. The last time I was here was on a busy Sunday night and a man, literally, tried to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Irish music and properly poured pint of Guinness, then consider yourself home. The place can get pretty packed, despite having a cover more nights than not, so get there early to get prime...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good place..staff is so kool..full of bums on weekends so stay away. lol
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The skinny:I go here for irish music (especially when my friend is playing in the front) and they pour a good Guinness. it is one of my default hangouts.Full story:The food here is ok but it's bar...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times, but not last Thursday, when I got a late afternoon text message from friend saying there would be FREE BEER from 6-7 pm there.Sadly, my dog has training classes on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to place for a fun Thursday evening when I should be staying at home and writing papers. The $5 cover charge is waived if you have a Tufts student ID on Thursdays, and there always is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice irish bar it has a bar and some seating in the front. More seating along the long narrow stretch and it opens up into a huge room with a stage and more tables. We had quite a bit of drinks while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This a good place to go for a few beers and some music. Don't expect much from the food or the service...both are horrible. People claim that this place is "authentic" but it's not really. Try Matt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is as authentic as it gets when it comes to Irsh pubs. From the cozy, dimly lit and rustic looking front to the spacious back room. I've been here a few times and each time i leave feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be a shocking review to those who actually know me and the kinds of places I like to hang out... but please note, as well, that my review is for the venue/band/place itself ONLY,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best pint of Guinness in the city IMHO.Love the back room on Thursday nights w/ the Swinging Johnsons...always a great time!
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like The Burren for a simple fact that it's really great for a group of people. There's a big back room for live bands, like the Swinging Johnsons, and the front foyer is a little more calm with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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I always have fun here. Not only is the Irish music good, but the bar also has 80s/90s bands. A perfect place to bring friends and spend the night out. The bartenders are *decent* for such a busy place, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my first visit to the Burren I am 100% sure i will trek out to Davis to go again!-There's a great selection of beers on tap, all for $5 aside from Guinness, which is $6. -Awesome traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Irish pub in all of the Boston area. Great music in the back room most nights, INCREDIBLE music in front on Sunday nights. Great beer, whiskey and food. Check this place out!
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When the Burren first opened up, I became a fan of the place mainly because it had the authentic feel of a Dublin or Galway pub with its dark woods, traditional music, and well-poured pints of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of the Burren. I I like the atmosphere and the Irish-American feel. The menu has a nice selection of traditional Irish foods as well as standard pub food. I have had no problems...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is a large Irish pub packed with a random crowd of older men and college kids...ok, maybe it is not that unusual to find middle-aged men hanging around college girls! Regardless, the front...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a tip: If your waiter or waitress has gone MIA, simply send one of your party to go sit down at a nearby empty table. Waitstaff will instantly appear and try to chase them away. They then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, for so long I thought I was the only schlub who got kicked off a table at the Burren. And yet, here are other kindred spirits posting reviews who have suffered the same fate. I've been to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place, nice food, nice drinks.Its an Irish pub, not the best i have every seen but pretty good. Atmosphere was a litle dark ( i was there on a wednesday) but still enjoyable. Some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Friday nights 5$ cover (after 9pm).Dark. Crowded. Fun-ish. I suppose if you end up in Davis, it's an ok place to grab a drink and some fries.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reserving my 5 star ratings for places that truly blow my mind. The Burren, well... not so much.I do love the bar. It's as authentic Irish as you can get. The menu reflects this, as does the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No, no, no.There are several qualities that warrant a decent review, but the Burren jumped on the failboat with the first drink I ordered.They watered down my martini. That's it, game over, sorry,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, my very first good, solid drunken bar night in Boston, just four months into my move. I recall the drinks being decently priced, Irish men attempting to fondle me at the bar and the cover band...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pub trivia is a lot of fun here. I might just be saying that because our team is undefeated. The food is pretty good and winning a $50 bar tab every week rocks! Seriously though, this is a good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a recommendation from a local friend who thought that I'd like to go to a local place while I was in the Boston area for a visit. Being from CA, I know nothing about Irish pubs other...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here a few weeks ago with a friend. Much to the waitress's chagrin we grabbed a table simply because the bar was packed even though we were just grabbing a drink but at the time there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As an American-Irishman who has entirely quit drinking (after many a year the issues began to take their toll), the Burren is going to be a place that I actually miss. I've only gone there once with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent beer selection and great hearty Irish meals. The staff is really nice and a few have cute irish brogues. Personal faves include beef stew, steak fries and nachos.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After living in the area for more than a year, I finally made it to the Burren after work one night for some drinks and a snack.Having driven by a thousand times, I was shocked at the size of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm done with this place. Too many bad experiences. The food is bland, maybe that's what they consider authentic Irish cuisine, bland buffalo chicken. Once I was having some steak and this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived on a Saturday night at 9:20pm to beat the cover charge, which begins at 9:30. The bouncers charged me anyway, informing me that it in fact starts at "9:15...ish". When I suggested that they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to have serious likes and dislikes about places and tend to give a lot of 3 star reviews as a result. I guess I typically like something about almost every place. The Burren is just such a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is pretty normal pub.... Last time I tried to go there they had a cover charge, which is totally not legit for that area, but whatever...The bartender was pretty friendly, and was chatty with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better bars around. Live music often, which is a treat, and the people who go there are ballers.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I came in here, in August, blue moons were $3.50. Last night they cost $5 The bartender told me it was because of tough economic times. WFT?
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a pub. It has overly expensive drinks. The food is pretty good. Service is fine if on the impersonal side. During the warmer months there's an extensive outdoor seating area. Great for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here three times and I am just not coming back. My experiences break down as follows:First time there was six of us, we went for food, huge mistake, and got seated at one of the tables...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there just for food (my bad). Had a coupon, thought I'd use it. Service was not good. The menu was full of typical irish pub fare. The beef stew didn't have much flavor, but the chicken pot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One star for Magners on draft.One star for decent pub food.One star for Irish Accents.Weird crowd - an Irish family decided to sit down and "relax" at our table when we were waiting for our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is mostly a brunch review. I went in on Sunday and because of Oktoberfest-ivities there were only a few people there. It was my birthday and I wanted some delicious eggs Benedict. Its about 12:30...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is my local watering hole. Sometimes I step in alone, gently sip a few beers at the bar, and shoot the shit with the bartenders. Other times, I gather a group of friends (yes - I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is a well-known Irish Pub in Davis Square. It looks authentic, and there is music in the back room. Pros: Good beer, great personality for an irish pub, nice people and serversCons:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fun irish pub with some decent bands. I've never eaten here but Lords know I've drank plenty.It's a typical Irish pub, nothing special really...just a good crowd.Usually hit it on the weekends and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just Awful!!! I waited an hour for my food on a Tuesday where it was not even busy!! I had the steak tips and they tasted like nothing!! I was begging for a re-fill on my drink which I never got!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
lolz @ anyone who went here for food. oh dear, read the reviews here first folks, unless you are so drunk you will eat anything. but really, even then..... :/but yeah this place is just like... um.......
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went on an emptier night, but it was fun. cheap beer (Harp = $5). live music. plenty of seating - at least the night i went.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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I used to live down the street so needless to say, I frequented this place pretty often. The beer is always good (they actually clean the lines...amazing!) and the food is pretty darn good too. the mussels are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a bad time at the Burren, but I must agree that in the summer months it's far much better now that the college kids have deserted the city in droves. Been going here since I was old enough...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't vouch for the place as a Nightlife spot, but as a restaurant... it was great! I had lunch there yesterday. It was a beautiful day for sitting outside and they allow dogs, so... excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beer - Very goodFood - Not bad. It's pub food.Atmosphere - Okay. Often crowded.Trivia Night - (Wednesdays) AWFUL. Lately it's been run by some chick who is the exemplification of clueless. She asked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, the Burren does not cut it for me. I don't really think it's a justifiable place to go to have fun. If you want pub grub and grime and loud music, then go here. But, I'd rather just go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only downside: a little loud at peak hours. I never know whether to expect a jig and reel band in the corner or some dude-bros from Everett covering Bon Jovi on the stage in the back. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
there are times when you will love this place - it gets a cool crowd and some interesting local artists in the back room.there are times when you will hate this place - when it gets overrun by the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A standard review for a standardly reviewed spot. But how they fit an Irish band at that tiny little table in the front?? Beats me. And although there are many places to sit your tush for a beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Burren. It is my favorite bar in Davis Sq. The live Irish music is really fun and upbeat. I do not tend to go to the Burren for food, so I can't comment on that.Thursday nights in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok here's my view on the Burren. I am a Somerville resident however, not a Tufts student so I'm quite biased. I am so glad its summer because now i can go to the Burren and there are NO Tufts kids...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the craig, or live Irish music and I do have to say that there were a LOT of boys there, if you're trying to get your flirt on. Of course, a lot of them were the frat boy type, so that has to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First I would just like to say that if I had the option of giving this place 3 1/2 stars, I would have. But I rounded up because I'm in a good mood.The Burren is fun to go to in the early evening,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is the perfect place to commence a bender. Get there at 5-6pm before they begin a cover charge. You won't even notice the descending quality of food, drinks, noise and air as the night...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bands are never on stage on time, the floor is occasionally a little sticky, the bathrooms aren't that clean, and one time they made my margarita with OJ instead of triple sec -- but there's just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who goes to an Irish pub and orders a salad? Well, me, apparently. I've been a big fan of the Burren ever since I first went there Our last landlord--who happened to be Irish--had a lot of friends &...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible place, unless you like fraterniy parties. Smells of stale beer , and piss. The food is nasty. I don't get the irish pub "authenticity." However, there used to be a guy who would wear a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Burren. I brought a friend of mine from England and he was pleasantly surprised to find it to be a true Irish bar. At least on that week night we sat next to some very irish townies. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The live music has a fun range, especially the open mic acoustic series (tuesdays I think). Its a folky atmosphere, that has a huge following (this place can get downright packed some nights). It can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren isn't exactly lacking in the review department, but I have to say it's a great Mullet Bar - business in the front (i.e., the bar) and party in the back (i.e., dance music). There's usually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing at all redeeming about the Burren is the occasional live Irish fiddlers and ensemble they have playing in the front room. Otherwise, the live shows they do in the back room feature the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Featured in Last Stop Wonderland, this pub is nothing like what you see in the movie. Decently priced drinks, and a frequent favorite spot for Open Mic Tuesdays and the Swinging Johnsons on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk into The Burren you feel like you're going into an Irish Pub not in Somerville, MA, but in another time and place. You half expect the floor to have sawdust and to hear accents...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food, indifferent service. The decor of the place is pleasant enough, and there was some groovy music playing, but I was there for lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I usually go to the Burren during the weekday to avoid paying the cover charge to some non-descript band and to hear some authentic Irish fiddling, I can only attest to the weekday, non-cool/hip...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I could totally see how this place could be the neighborhood drinking hole. It's nice, inespensive and really, really spacious. But other than that, there's nothing to make it really stand out.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of bars purport to be "Irish," but the Burren is the only one I've wandered into that might actually make me feel as though I were on the Emerald Isle rather than in Somerville, Mass. Come here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like an asshat for writing a review since there are thousands of them on this place. I will add my input, even though it won't make someone want to read this.I am not a pub type of girl...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I could give 3 stars as I don't dislike this place, but there's absolutely nothing to impress me therefore I deducted 1 star.Rather than food or drink, I vividly remember this place because of an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you asked me a year or two ago I would have given this place 5 stars. I don't know if I am just getting older or what but this place just doesn't do it for me anymore. Thursday nights with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I try to speak with an Irish accent, it always comes out sounding like a pirate. I know that I shouldn't squint one eye and say, "Yaarr," but it just comes out. So, before my review...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night at 10PM, the front bar, best place to be in the world at that time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love the Burren. In fact, there was a time (before I went there) that I did love the Burren. I'll start with the upsides:Staff is Irish, and during the day I've made single-serving friends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been putting off this review for some time now, mostly because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The last time I was dragged to The Burren was during the summer months. I had left a family BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is one of my favorite places to go in the area. They have an excellent selection of beers, and the staff is wonderful.I'm usually there during the less crowded times (I went there once on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fiddlers? That's cool. Cover charge? Not cool!Adj. 1. OKAY - being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition; all right, fine, hunky-dory, o.k., okcolloquialism - a colloquial expression;...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here recently for a friends' birthday, and I had a great time. The cover band that was playing was decent, and we had fun singing along and dancing. There were a lot of 'dudes' around, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and nice selection of beer...great place during the day/evening for some good food and actual Irish people in an Irish pub playing music at whatever table they are at, very niceSadly there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is pretty much exactly the same as the Skellig in Waltham. So much so that an indie film supposedly set at the Burren was actually filmed at the Skellig. I like the Skellig. I was not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know on Americas Home Videos how there is inevitably that clip of a baby eating a lemon?And the audience laughs at the baby's despair??I'm the baby. Everyone I tell about the Burren is The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to give it more stars but unfortunately I think the food quality has gone down hill over the years. This has been my neighborhood pub since I moved to Davis in the early '90s and I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Burren. Sometimes. Pretty much anytime there's no cover, I like it. Maybe I'm just getting old and ornery, but I refuse to pay you money so that I can come in at your busiest and loudest...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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I love this place. It definitely is as authentic as you can get for an Irish pub. A lot of the bartenders and bouncers are actually from Ireland, and I don't think I can remember a time I've been there when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer selection, real Irish people, big, decent thick cut fries (with vinegar if you want) and a beautiful long wood bar. Staff is very friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer. Shitty food. Cover charge.A plethora of college dudes in white hats and North Face fleece vests (or equivalent).Cover bands. Lots and lots of cover bands.Overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great guiness... great staff...happy people...its a great place to go... the front of the bar is a great place to hang out with live irish music that is pretty good. good food... then, the back room...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the best bar in Davis. I've only been a couple times. Smells sweaty to me. I feel kind of like I'm watching a movie set in medieval times and wondering, What was it like back when...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't drink, and I've never gone their for their music nights, but I've always been happy with the quality of the food, especially since they serve curry fries, which are an awesome Irish mainstaple...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved this place and always will. The bartenders are cool, good cider, traditional irish music in the front room.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad time....I ventured out into Davis on a Friday night looking for some fun and ended up at The Burren. I have definitely been to better places but I have also been to way worse. The bar staff...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Faneuil Hall goes to Davis Square.It's like someone sucked the atmosphere out of this place. An irish pub gone wrong. Other than that, fairly unremarkable. If it were half the size, had better music...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here one time, and had an irish breakfast, pretty good, but nothing outstanding, and there's a cute little old Irish man band.I come back again, and it's bar none awful.The Burren is in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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No better Irish bar outside of Boston Propper---at least not that i've found! Lot's of live music, Irish and otherwise, and on Tuesday nights (i think) they even have Irish Step-dancing lessons in the back....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times - food has always been good & they pour a great pint of guinness. I've always found the service very pleasant & attentive. It's pub food people, if you want high-end sh*t,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros : : There are less douchebags here than at the Joshua Tree across the street, but that's not saying much.Cons : The food is so-so. I've never found the staff particularly friendly. The beer's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. This place is o.k. I've never had their food, but the bar: -/ I think that everyone there had a little case of the Wednesdays (including me), but the shots and drinks were reasonable. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No need to review the bar itself; I just need to speak to the delicious veggie burgers. They feature blended vegetables in a delightfully fried patty on a thick bun with some generic but well-fried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DIVE BAR HEAVEN!My guilty pleasure: a good dive bar. Irish, Scottish, American, whatever! This place is certifiably dive, and I love it. That being said, I have a few gripes:1. a certain bartender, a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huh. I'm a bit baffled by the angry Burren reviews here. I live right down the street from this place (very literally it's a 30 second walk from my house) so I treat the Burren as my local bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren is Fun.What I like about it, for one, is the sneaky Drag Queen at the end of the bar. He looks a little off, in his big green cowboy hat, but ok, is Sommerville, that goes. Then you get a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not a pub food destination. My friend was visiting and were were looking for a place for lunch on a Saturday. He's a meat and potatoes kind of guy so we figured we'd try to get some pub food. There...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Though I don't think I would intentionally go out to The Burren for a night out on the weekend, its a nice place to stop by when you're just looking for somewhere laid back to have some drinks with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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If you're looking for Live Irish music then you gotta check out the Burren. I never like paying a cover in Davis sq. with The Joshua Tree, Redbones and Orleans nearby, but the Burren has a one of a kind...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I just moved to Davis, I decided to hit up one of my local watering holes at the suggestion of Katie H last night (Tuesday). We arrived around 12pm and noticed the drunkest girl on the planet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were actually heading to the ArtBeat festival when it dawned on us that we've probably missed the last performance and decided to go to a bar instead. Since none of us knew the area, we had gotten...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been here on multiple nights, if I have to go, I'm sort of a fan of the nights where it doesn't have cover. Call me cheap like that, but I don't think it's worth $5 to walk into a bar to buy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what anyone says... The Burren is one of my favorite bars. I went there for my birthday (which was on a Wednesday this year) and the place was hopping. I had just worked for about 12...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When you're in Davis Square, your visit requires a stop at the Burren. Tufts college crowd hang out along with the townies in the neighborhood. It has decent live bands in the larger back room with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like Irish everything??? Then this is the bar for you! The bar is crowded, but that's because there are always two music venues going on- the front is traditional irish, and the back can be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A visit here (in my experience) is improved from a service standpoint if you are Irish (like an emi, avec or sans papiers), married to or friends of an emi, or have a discernably Irish name (like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's crowded, yes it's noisy, and yes the service isn't the best.. I know this isn't the ultimate in Irish Pubs, but I still like this place a lot. I mostly rate places on the experiences I had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The thing is, guys, the Burren actually /is/ Irish. That waitress whose accent is pissing you off? She's from County Clare. The musicians? Also Irish, or descendants of. Criticizing the place for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wooden, sticky, loud, crowded, beer-spilling, loud obnoxious Irish music-playing place. Beware. You must be extraordinarily drunk to enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, Best small bar outside the city. Friendly people with decent cover bands. Prices are good also. Can't beat it.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd read the reviews for this place and so was a little hesitant about trying it. However on a Thursday night it was great. Crowded, but not too much so. A nice mix of customers. Good beers on tap.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Cambridge for... 3 and a half years and have managed to avoid the Burren for various reasons, such as that they play 80s music. But I went here on Saturday night to get a burger and just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate The Burren.I used to come to this hellhole every Thursday in grad school to see the "Swingin' Johnsons," a mediocre 60s-70s-80s cover band. At first it was cool - Hey! Let's have fun! Woo!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ILL-NAMED, SORRY EXCUSE FOR A PUBThe actual Burren in Ireland is a barren expanse of stone and solitude, an eerily silent, tree-less landscape that lends itself to peace and contemplation. The Burren...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for dinner and just for drinks while listening to a band.I do not recommend going here for dinner, the service is slow.. and the food isn't great.For nightlife if you like 80s cover...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My roomie was chatted up by a Leprechaun here. So it really is an Irish bar. Granted, it was Halloween and he was in the full green Leprechaun outfit but he was Irish, he did have a very thick accent...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i honestly used to live in this place back in my younger days, so a bit of nostalgia goes into this for sure. i refound the burren after coming back from ireland, and yes this place is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad to see that some yelpers have seen the light on the Burren. So many folks I know have bestowed numerous positive accolades on this place over the years. Among the most amusing to me are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there enough over the past several years to vouch for the bar as a consistent performer. Always people inside, always a few real Irish folks smoking out front, and always a friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I make the mistake of entering The Burren I re-remember how much I hate this pseudo-Irish pub. I went with a group of 9 this past Saturday at 5pm. We snagged a massive table at about 5:30pm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As Always I like going out with a group of people and this place really fits the bill with easy seating for larger groups. My bookclub has a fun spin to it we meet in a different place every month and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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One of the constants in Boston for me over the past 5 years is guaranteed great time at the Burren on Thursday night's. Not for the Irish music being played in the front room or the thickly-accented and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On Thursday it was like two different worlds in here. In the front there were four women doing an Irish Jig amongst a lot of people sitting around and talking. In the back you walk in to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Great pint of Guinness! Spent the last 3 St. Paddy Days at the Burren and will be back for more. Great Irish music in the front room. Can get a bit crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the burren is one of the most over-rated bars in davis square. they overprice the beers and drinks, they won't serve a car bomb, and they charge $5 at the door for cover bands. cover bands! my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why everyone likes this place so much. Maybe because they have fun bands playing? Maybe because of that "Irish" feel? IT'S TOO DAMN CROWDED!!!! It takes way too long to get a beer here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Boston this weekend visiting a friend and while he was working I happened upon The Burren. I had the veggie burger (probably a mistake) which was VERY strange....it had chunks of carrots and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quintessential Irish Bar but this place is cavernous so there is usually somewhere to set up camp without people slamming into you and spilling your beer.Best go during the week while TUFTS is in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Beer Batter Shrimp they serve.I try to avoid the big crowded nights; but when it's relatively quite, I enjoy a drink and a bite here. A good place to be with a larger group.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A traditional irish bar that serves Guinness, and, um, food that goes with Guinness. The mussels are a fave, though they vary with how much the cook has been drinking that night. No matter. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This outstanding "traditional Irish" pub is part local, part college bar, part music scene. The weathered bar has served up many a perfect pint of Guinness, and the staff are, almost without...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being Irish I LOVE my Guinness. There are very few pubs in the Boston area that give you a decent pint of Guinness, poured probably in the correct glass. I've never had a bad pint of the black stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A cover in davis square? Give me a break. The only good time to go here is thursdays for the swinging johnsons, but even then it's usually crowded as all hell. The drinks are expensive, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place. i probably wouldn't go out of my way to get to the burren, but since i live in the area, it's a nice place to just enjoy a drink with a friend or a group of friends. sometimes the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best pubs this side of the pond. The food runs from the very the basic burger to the occasionally surprising special of the day. Soups vary seasonally with excellent options such as carrot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been here several times, but always on a Sunday for traditional music, love the guiness,the music,the true Irish feel, Ive never been there with the college crowd, hell Im an old man! But I know a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"I like the Burren because: its close to my area, the food isn't too expensive, and they have a good selection of pints.However, its so hard to find a seat in this place when Tufts is in session. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place because Max Glantzman sings here from time to time, and would occasionally manage to drag me here to get me wasted on a Tuesday night, usually right before an important...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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The Burren is a mainstay of Davis Square, which you know if you've to walk through the patrons yelling and smoking on the sidewalk. It's mostly like that late in the week, though, and on weekends. T...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren has very different personalities based on the night of the week you visit and whether you're in the front room or back room. So, if you've tried it once and didn't like it, you should try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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The Burren. There are 364 days a year when this locale is just another great Irish bar. Then there is St Patrick's Day. The day and the place are synonymus. The Gaelic sound, the souls of angels mix...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Burren for the first time on Tuesday evening and immediately fell in love with the place. The draught selection is excellent - I mean, where else are you going to find Belhaven? The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better even than the Joshua Tree, the Burren is a nice Irish Pub that has good food, proper music, and a quality beer selection.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like the Burren more than I actually do. It has one of the best open mics I've been to, the problem being that basically you have to show up at 4 to get a spot on their lineup...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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The difference between visiting this bar on a weekday and weekend is drastically different. On the weekdays, it is slow and quiet, and fun, live, irish music can be seen/heard. Even the workers are ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...the Burren hasn't been getting any love from the Yelpers lately...sad! I had dinner here last night and we had a really good time. I like the food: the burgers, veggie burgers, fish and chips,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
With my hatred of 'Irish music' I shouldn't even think about going here but it's the largest bar in Davis Square and I've got friends that still insist on giving this place money.To start off with,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Right on Jason K. The Burren is great and on Saturday evenings from 5-7 there's a cool houseband, The Bagboys. They're bluegrass, nice while you have an early dinner or for a chill early night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren always smells dirty. Rude staff and bad food round out the experience.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Burren. why? well - good food, excellent beer selection, and really, really great live music. If you want to hang out in a chill environment w/ good people - this is the place.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Funny note about the Burren. One of the lamps over a booth in the front room doubles as a microphone. I can't imagine being pickled on spirits and seeing someone talk into an overhead lamp for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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I used to hang out here all the time when I lived in Somerville after college. The Guinness is always fresh and well poured. The music is great at night and there is always a great group of people singing and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Sunday Night/Wednsday Night original (mostly acoustic) shows are outstanding in the back room! No cover! If you like cheesy cover bands...Fridays and Sat or pretty good too. Above average bands...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I watched the Red Sox kick World Series A$$ here - so the Burren holds a special spot in my heart. The Burren has alot of charm. I really like the old wood throughout the place and the booths. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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The food is fantastic! Whether you get a burger or baked fish, they do everything just right, and the service is great! All those Irish lilts... so adorable! And for the money they give you a lot of what...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the Irish Pub of Irish Pubs! If their Llive music, dancing, and charming decor aren't enough of a draw, their annual Halloween bash is not to be missed (worth the $5 cover charge!) My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I need to go here more often- cause I've heard nothing but good things. However, it is always so crowded that it turns me off.I had dinner here one night and that was fun and yummy and we were going...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Davis Square is a great place, and the Burren is a great part of it.If you took the bar alone, it would be terrific. The bar and the food, even better.The bar, the food and the music? Find me a better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty cool irish bar. The food is good but the service is always slow. But they do have some imported beers you are unlikey to find at an average bar. They have music and dancing in the back room or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun pub always crowded with students and students at heart! I love the open windown in the summer.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Irish bar in Davis Square. Definitely the most popular place on the weekends for the college crowd. Decent menu and good beer selection make it a good choice for lunch or a weeknight dinner. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been a handful of times, but each time it's been totally packed. A mix of ages - middle aged down to college boys with collars popped. Good beers available. Music is a huge plus - the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Burren - fun Irish Bar with good live music. If you choose to eat there, the food is actually above decent with some fun Irish specialties. Never had a bad time here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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I like this place on Thursdays for the 80s band. Its crowded then but a good time. They have some good beers on tap too. Don't really know if its fun on the weekend. But a good time on Thursdays.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good beer. The only problem is finding it on a slow night. If you go on a weekend night, get ready for the meat-head college crowd getting drunk, starting fights outside and pawing women....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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The live music in the back room makes the Burren awesome for starting off a fun night. The authentic Irish servers and their cute accents add to the overall feel of an Irish pub experience. Good ales, good...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for an afternoon or early evening beer, but I will do just about anything to avoid the later evening college-kid crew's drunken shenanigans. Good sandwiches (although Joshua Tree across...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has pretty good music in the backroom where they have a stage and it is always crowded. The live Irish music that is often bumping in the front room will certainly make you stomp your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alays fun. great atmosphere. Crowded as hell no matter when you go. Lots of locals. Often live irish music. Good food. A fun place!
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty cool in the summertime, when the crowd spills out onto the sidewalk and the music takes on a "rollickin' good time" quality. And on St. Patrick's day, they'll give you an authentic Irish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Swinging Johnsons. Thursday nights. 'nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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I recently stopped in at The Burren and found it to be a very comfortable place to get dinner and drinks. The fish and chips was good and the place had a good selection of beers on tap. I was pleased with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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I can't think of a single place I'd rather drink a Guinness. Friendly staff, exceptional music, esp. Thursday nights. In my opinion the food is underrated. Healthy mix of nearby college crowd and older folks...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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TheBurren is simply the best Irish bar in the New England.......I can say this because I have been to most of them. It is one step from being back in Ireland....Food, Atmosphere. Beer, it doesn't get any...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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sooo crowded. people were trying too hard to be cool. not much else to do in the area. try central square area instead.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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great beers, great music, tends to get really crowded really quickly.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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Without a doubt one of the best bars in Boston. When visitors come into town they are all looking for the quintescential "Boston Irish Pub" and this is it. Always great music in the back room, always a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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The $25 for paddy's day was necessary because the place was just the right amount of crowded. If they charged $5 it would have been out of control.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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The Burren is a great Pub that really makes you feel like you're in County Cork. They pour a great pint of Guinness and the live music in the back is generally great. Definitely NOT a pick-up bar though . .....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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No Bud and no TV's was the catch phrase I heard before I went here. A little taste of home I thought, even though every pub in Ireland wouldn't surivive without Budweiser and a scattering of tv's to catch the...
openlist.com - user review
The Burren has grown to big for it's britches... the britches that work the door that is. My advice is to save your money... or better yet spend it on another beer at an establishment that actually wants you...
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