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The Middle East Upstairs
Rock Club and Bar
Cambridge
"The vibe is great and the bands can be very intimate with the fans."(4 Tips)
"not to mention belly dancing"(3 Tips)
"live music and tasty Middle Eastern food are always on tap."(2 Tips)
"Dinner before playing with Vivian Darkbloom"(2 Tips)
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Sarah AhearnAugust 11, 2013Saw Once Upon a Time, Jocelyn and Hello Highway on the Timeless tour here; the smaller venue allowed for an intimate show and the bands all really interacted well with the crowd! I had a great time :)
One of my favorite spots for live hip hop. Small intimate setting, gansett's priced to move.- CityRover MediaJanuary 5, 2011From metal and punk to pop and rock, not to mention belly dancing, band battles, and the occasional drag show, there is truly something for everyone at the Middle East. Read more
- Sofia BenitezOctober 7, 2015Small shows are amazing here. The vibe is great and the bands can be very intimate with the fans.
Benjamin DoyleJanuary 25, 2015small joint, 2 bars, one in the front and another in the dance hall, both rooms part of Middle East Upstairs- Benjamin DoyleJanuary 25, 2015dont use the side or corner door. use the door south on mass ave from the corner
andeeMarch 8, 2011great people, great food, great shows. they also validate for the Franklin ave parking garage if you're looking for a space to park.
Elizabeth HMarch 5, 2010Went upstairs and a local band was playing. Good crowd, enough space to dance. Not bad for a Tues. night.
Buy a ticket and get 50% off you meal, that rocks!
- Madison MacleodDecember 1, 2013It's funny how much drink business they turn away because no one wants to pay 5 bucks to see a crappy band.
Todd Van HoosearApril 25, 2012Don't know why this disappeared. Not the same thing as the Upstairs or Downstairs.
Nicole FreemanMarch 10, 2012Worst acoustics EVER. Place looks like a shitshow in the dark; can't imagine it with the lights up....
The mixed drinks are too small and too expensive, stick with the PBR tall boys for $3.75
Matt SissonApril 10, 2011Terrible wait staff, even worse management. Save your beer money and grab a brew somewhere else.
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The Middle East Upstairs
472 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline St.)
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
The Middle East is a live music venue, bar and restaurant in the Central Square area of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:00 AM–12:45 AM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:45 AM
(617) 864-3278
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