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Middle East Downstairs, Central Square
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Middle East Downstairs

  • 4.661 reviews
  • $$

Middle East Downstairs is a historic basement music club in Cambridge known for energetic live shows and a strong focus on local and touring indie bands. Expect an intimate, lively atmosphere with craft beer, standing-room crowds, and a sense of community—best visited for the performances and the vibrant scene.

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When is the best time to visit Middle East Downstairs?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Middle East Downstairs indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Middle East Downstairs cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Middle East Downstairs?

472 Massachusetts Ave,Cambridge, MA 02139.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 5 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Middle East Downstairs
  2. 2 Sonia Live Music Venue · 1 min
  3. 3 The Phoenix Landing · 1 min
  4. 4 Flour Bakery + Cafe · 8 min
  5. 5 The Plough and Stars · 13 min
472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139(opens the map)DirectionsTo Central SquareCall+16178643278Websitemideastclub.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 61 reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Weekend outings
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Great beer selection

The feel

  • Lively
  • Intimate
  • Historic
  • University students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Around Central Square

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.