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Explore 3 top cheap music venues in Cambridge

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Published on October 03, 2019
Explore 3 top cheap music venues in CambridgeToad | Photo: C.A./Yelp

Looking to try the top music venues around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable music venues in Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Toad

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Topping the list is Toad. Located at 1912 Massachusetts Ave. in North Cambridge, the music venue, dance club and dive bar is the highest-rated affordable music venue in Cambridge, boasting four stars out of 150 reviews on Yelp. Toad offers beer, wine, mixed drinks, burgers and more.

2. The Lilypad

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Next up is Wellington-Harrington's The Lilypad, situated at 1353 Cambridge St. With 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews on Yelp, the music venue and event space has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. The Lilypad serves up craft beer, hard cider and wine.

3. Café Gato Rojo

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Finally, Mid-Cambridge's Café Gato Rojo, located at Basement Of Dudley Lehman Hall Harvard Yard, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly art gallery and music venue four stars out of 14 reviews. Enjoy live music, as well as fair-trade coffee and a selection of teas.


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