Courtside
Reviews
Oh, Courtside. You truly are the diviest of dives. You are what I both love and hate about Boston. And you're right here in a random part of East Cambridge which happens to be close to my office! Lucky me. Everything from the gruff bouncer checking IDs outside to the duct tape-laden booths a just screams cheap and grime. And you'll have a great time if you just keep this in mind (and keep buying those cheap pitchers of PBR). I've tasted the food once. Mostly sober. And I wouldn't do it again. Pretty sure the pizza and chicken tenders had been frozen. Just stick with the dranks, son. Karaoke time! Grab a song book, write your selection and name on a slip of paper, give it to the guy by the stage, and just wait for the magic to happen. The song choices aren't super extensive (barely any country music, lots of random British bands), but you'll surely find just the right tune to belt out. The bar and large room can get pretty packed on Friday nights, but don't let the large audience deter you from singing your heart out! They're all probably just as drunk as you are anyway. If you're lucky, people will sing along. Or start a conga line which snakes all around the bar. It's happened.
I love dive bars and this place has this title written all over it. I am a member of the Kier Byrnes Freedom Runners that run out of Courtside every Tuesday night at 7:15pm. They supply us with plenty of water before and after our 2-8 mile run and beer is a token following with the bonus of free pizza! The bartenders are funny and laid back. The back room is huge and known for corn hole tourneys and karaoke. You can't go wrong with the cheap prices and dive experience.
Friendly place. Great for NFL GAMES
Great people! Never too packed which makes it easy to keep ordering their inexpensive beer and appetizers!
I would love to send a week there. Lol
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