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McCarthy's Toad New Irish Pub McCarthy's and reopened, community favorite venue Toad 🐸🎻❤️

🍀 Welcome to McCarthy’s & TOAD 🎶
Once known as Christopher’s, McCarthy’s has been beautifully transformed into a two-story authentic Irish bar, complete with a snug (Costello’s Corner) that feels like stepping into an 🇮🇪 Irish time capsule. Reimagined by the team behind The Burren (Davis Square, Somerville) and The Bebop (Boylston Street, Boston), McCarthy’s brings you Irish music 7 nights a week, delicious food 🍽️, and a warm, cozy pub atmosphere 🍻 — a new home for tradition in Cambridge.

🎵 Upstairs at McCarthy’s hosts intimate concerts 🎤, private events 🎉, and special community nights 🤝 — there’s always something happening above the session!

🎸 TOAD, right next door (and now connected indoors! 🚪), is back in action — a legendary listening room featuring a wide range of bands, from rising stars 🌟 to local legends 🎷. No need to head outside — just follow the sound. 🎶

Come for the tunes, stay for the memories. 🎻💫

Another week of music and good company at McCarthy’s & TOAD! ☘️🎶Catch Irish sessions every evening in the Front Room and...
10/13/2026

Another week of music and good company at McCarthy’s & TOAD! ☘️🎶

Catch Irish sessions every evening in the Front Room and Scottish brunch with Adam Hendey on Sunday.

At TOAD, weekend highlights include Luke Curran on Friday, Niall Connolly on Saturday, and the Dennis Brennan Band for Sunday Revival—plus late-night bands to keep you dancing! 🕺

Upstairs brings trivia, line dancing and Sunday’s singer-songwriter showcase followed by Vinyl Street.

Swipe through for the full lineup, October 12–18! 🍻

Francis loves Sunday brunch! No Bloody Marys for him just yet! 👶🎶Adam Hendey, who leads our Sunday Scottish brunch, brou...
10/12/2026

Francis loves Sunday brunch! No Bloody Marys for him just yet! 👶🎶

Adam Hendey, who leads our Sunday Scottish brunch, brought his baby Francis in to join the fun. Our youngest brunch regular! ❤️

Homer Gere, Richard Gere’s son, popped upstairs at McCarthy’s tonight for a pint of Guinness and a bit of craic with our...
10/11/2026

Homer Gere, Richard Gere’s son, popped upstairs at McCarthy’s tonight for a pint of Guinness and a bit of craic with our lovely Paige & Brid! 🍻🤗 Lovely to have you, Homer!

10/11/2026

Sam Bayer playing at our Monday Open Mic at TOAD last week!

Join us tomorrow, Sunday October 11th, at 4pm Upstairs at McCarthy’s for Somerville Songwriter Sessions, featuring Jack Byrne, Jim Infantino and Terry Kitchen.

Tickets at 24hourmusic.com — $15 in advance / $20 at the door. Come along for an afternoon of songs and stories!

Join us at TOAD for an evening of Irish traditional music with Tommy Keane! ☘️🎶📅 Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm🎟️ Free a...
10/09/2026

Join us at TOAD for an evening of Irish traditional music with Tommy Keane! ☘️🎶

📅 Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm
🎟️ Free admission — limited capacity, so reserve your spot through the ticket link in our bio!

10/07/2026

A full McCarthy family session with everyone back in town! Mr. Dave Corey joined us last night, and John Canny from Co. Clare flew all the way from Halifax and came straight into the session! 🎻🎶

This Week @ McCarthy’s & TOAD ☘️ October 5–11🎻 Irish sessions every night in the Front Room, plus Scottish Brunch on Sun...
10/06/2026

This Week @ McCarthy’s & TOAD ☘️ October 5–11

🎻 Irish sessions every night in the Front Room, plus Scottish Brunch on Sunday.

🐸 At TOAD: Ari Sage on Friday, Sado-Domestics on Saturday and the Chris Cote Band for Sunday Revival—plus open mic, late-night bands and comedy!

✨ Upstairs: trivia, line dancing, songwriter sessions and Saturday’s line dancing brunch.

Swipe through for the full lineup! 🍻

Sunday Revival at TOAD! 🎶 Stan Martin Band plays today, 4–7 PM. Come down for a pint and some afternoon tunes! 🍻
10/04/2026

Sunday Revival at TOAD! 🎶 Stan Martin Band plays today, 4–7 PM. Come down for a pint and some afternoon tunes! 🍻

Address

1920 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02140

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 1am
Tuesday 11:30am - 1am
Wednesday 11:30am - 1am
Thursday 11:30am - 2am
Friday 11:30am - 2am
Saturday 10:30am - 2am
Sunday 10:30am - 1am

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