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Central Square has local stops such as The Phoenix Landing, a sports pub and dance club, and Cheapo Records, a veteran music store with a vast range of used vinyl. The Cantab Lounge offers live music and poetry slams in a rough-and-ready venue.

Central Square has local stops such as The Phoenix Landing, a sports pub and dance club, and Cheapo Records, a veteran music store with a vast range of used vinyl. The Cantab Lounge offers live music and poetry slams in a rough-and-ready venue.

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  • Havana ClubNightclub
  • The Cantab LoungeLounge
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By TripSapien · Updated August 25, 2026

Top things to do in Central Square

  • Seven Stars in Central Square, Boston

    Seven Stars

    ★ 4.7 · 248
    Bookstore

    Homey shop features a wide range of New Age books & precious stones in a down-to-earth atmosphere.

    Every day
    11 AM – 6 PM
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  • Great Eastern Trading Co in Central Square, Boston

    Great Eastern Trading Co

    Flea Market

    Colorful selection of vintage clothes & costumes, including '70s fashions & Hawaiian shirts.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 6 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Central Square

  • The Phoenix Landing in Central Square, Boston

    The Phoenix Landing

    ★ 4.3 · 1.1k
    Nightclub· $20–30

    Part sports pub, part dance club, this multitasker offers modern Irish pub grub, DJs & trivia night.

    Every day
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Havana Club in Central Square, Boston

    Havana Club

    ★ 4.3 · 320
    Nightclub· $10–20

    Lively, spacious salsa club offering dancing & lessons, plus a bar with beer, wine & cocktails.

    Mon
    8 PM – 12:30 AM
    Tue
    8 PM – 11:30 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
    Fri
    9 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    9 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    7 PM – 9:45 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • The Cantab Lounge in Central Square, Boston

    The Cantab Lounge

    ★ 4.3 · 678
    Lounge· $20–30

    Rough-and-ready venue for entertainment such as live music, poetry slams, open-mike nights & beer.

    Mon
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Tue
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Wed
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Thu
    5 PM – 1:30 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Brookline Lunch in Central Square, Boston

    Brookline Lunch

    ★ 4.4 · 1.2k
    Breakfast· $10–20

    Casual Mediterranean & American fare is served for breakfast & lunch in a cozy, brick-walled cafe.

    Mon
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
    Map ↗
  • The Plough and Stars in Central Square, Boston

    The Plough and Stars

    ★ 4.6 · 833
    Irish Pub· $20–30 per person

    Compact pub offering beers on tap, an eclectic comfort-fare menu, brunch & live music nights.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 2 AM
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  • 1369 Coffee House in Central Square, Boston

    1369 Coffee House

    ★ 4.4 · 868
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    Top-notch coffee & sandwiches draw local creative types to this coffeeshop featuring a gallery.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

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Map of Central Square with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1The Phoenix Landing
  2. 2Havana Club
  3. 3The Cantab Lounge
  4. 4Brookline Lunch
  5. 5The Plough and Stars
  6. 6Seven Stars
  7. 7Great Eastern Trading Co
  8. 81369 Coffee House

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