Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar
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Grendel’s Den is a European style eatery in Cambridge, MA. Nestled in Harvard Square, come see wha
Named after Grendel, the antagonist in the Old English poem of Beowulf, Grendel’s Den has been serving Harvard Square since 1971. We figured, Grendel may have been an hideous ogre, but he knew a good mead hall when he saw one. That idea of lively merriment is still alive and well at Grendel’s Den. A dyed-in-the-wool Harvard staple, Grendel’s has always been known as a comfortable, friendly environ
07/20/2024
Come say hi and buy this merch at up to 50% off!!! Today and tomorrow!!
07/19/2024
The OG (original Grendel's) happy hour. This sign hung outside the entrance to the bar throughout the 1990s.
We're entertaining offers for this one-of-a-kind object d'art, but for some more practical (and cheap!) memorabilia, come tomorrow and Sunday to our merch liquidation sale at the Den.
07/06/2024
We’ve got a big merch yard sale in the works for a lot of old stock we wanna move! Come check it out at Grendel’s Den the weekend of July 20 - 21!
06/21/2024
As much as I appreciate this real estate company sharing a post about Grendel's, the timing is, um... interesting.
06/24/2023
Where’s the beef? It’s at Grendel’s! We are loving these beautiful painted cows from local artists brought to Winthrop park by in support of Come and enjoy them, and then have some beefy lunch! 🐄
06/23/2023
It’s Cancer season, a time that connects us to our intense emotional sides. So for this horoscope cocktail we’ve got a drink thats half sour, half sweet, just like our emotions sometimes. This is a bourbon sour, but with a float of creme de violette and rosso italia. Enjoy!!! ♋
06/06/2023
You don't have to open a vein to get lunch at Grendel's...
But if you do, you can get it for free.
Donate blood on Friday June 9th and 16th and receive a $10 gift card to Grendel’s Den Restaurant and Bar.
Now that blood donation is open to gay and bisexual men, after 40 years, we're excited to offer a thank you gift to anyone giving blood at the blood drive at Harvard University on Friday June 9th and June 16th from noon -5 pm.
Donors get $10 good at Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar.
The drive is at 52 Oxford St in the Northwest Labs Lower Level. Schedule an appointment through RedCrossBlood.org with the sponsor code: HARVARD
06/02/2023
Yesterday the Cambridge community lost one of its greatest champions. Mary-Catherine Deibel, President of the Business Association, Director of Development at the and former co-owner of the legendary UpStairs on the Square, passed away last evening after a struggle with liver disease. From our owner, Kari Kuelzer…
Today I am stunned and saddened to hear of the loss of an incredible woman who is the very definition of a pillar of the community. I was lucky enough to spend more than 10 years as Mary-Catherine's "neighbor" when Upstairs on the Square shared the old Pi Eta Club with Grendel's Den. Initially, it was hard to fathom a restaurant besides Grendel's in that space, or the Pudding anywhere but Holyoke St. Before long though, we settled into a perfect Upstairs/Downstairs symbiosis and saw some of the best and busiest days on Winthrop Street. It was with her partnership, mentorship, and stewardship that we made our block a dining and nightlife hub. I couldn't have done it without her. I am deeply saddened to lose her so suddenly. I was so lucky to have known this genuine, kind, majestic woman. Here's a photo from when she graced the Den in attendance of our 40th anniversary, bringing all her style and glow from on high.
06/01/2023
The keg mountain left over from Harvard commencement and weekend! That’s a wrap!!! Can we take a nap now????
05/09/2023
Today is a Pimm’s strawberry lemonade kind of day.
05/03/2023
Ta**us Season - reliable and down-to-earth, those born in Ta**us are going to appreciate a top-notch rendition of a classic, and since the only thing more stubborn than these bulls is a Mule. We make this one with Gray Goose vodka, ginger beer, lime juice.
04/29/2023
The patio is open, now all we need is some good weather!!!
04/26/2023
Prices have changed a bit since the 70s… but you’ll still find great food at reasonable prices at the ‘Den!
04/22/2023
“Excuse me miss, can we see your ID please?”
Grendel’s Den Owner, Kari Kuelzer, circa 1971 at table 18
04/18/2023
Our old sign got a much needed facelift! Come and check it out on our patio this week!
04/17/2023
Who’s your daddy??? Pulp Daddy of course! One of our best sellers. Come sip some post marathon today!
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Our Story
Named after Grendel, the antagonist in the Old English poem of Beowulf, Grendel’s Den has been serving Harvard Square since 1971. We figured, Grendel may have been an hideous ogre, but he knew a good mead hall when he saw one. That idea of lively merriment is still alive and well at Grendel’s Den.
A dyed-in-the-wool Harvard staple, Grendel’s has always been known as a comfortable, friendly environment where you can enjoy great food and a wide selection of drinks in good company. We pride ourselves on serving only high quality dishes made fresh with every order. Our extensive menu has a diverse selection of options that are both familiar and worldly, with a range of options for all eating preferences.
Our bar provides a hand-picked selection of imported and domestic beers from breweries large and small. If you’re looking for a flavorful local gem, or a brand new beverage discovery, Grendel’s has a huge and eclectic craft beer selection at great prices.
Whether you’re visiting Cambridge or you've made Harvard your home, come take a stroll down the cobbled walkways of Winthrop Street to Grendel’s Den.
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89 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA
02138
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Friday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Saturday | 11:30am - 1am |
| Sunday | 11:30am - 1am |
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