For a black man to feel comfortable in an Irish bar is the mark of a great place. Friendly, good pub food, and they even made my Mom coffee with Irish stew. Cool place!

The Burren's food is consistently good, the staff (though overworked) are friendly if you're respectful, and the music's fun. It's a bit of a madhouse on weekends, so be warned; but for a date, or a drink with friends during the week, you can't beat it.

Great bluegrass music. Table seating in the front room was restricted to dinner patrons. Though NONE of the tables were full, we got off the train from a 200 mile ride to see the band play and were forced to stand. We left and will never go back.

I believe Somerville is becoming the new Harvard square! Our favorites are Thursday evenings, frequently featuring the Swinging Johnsons (an amazing cover band that plays seamless hits from all decades - don't be shy about making requests... they can do it all!) and Saturday/Sunday afternoons to grab a bite, sip a pint and kick back to enjoy ...

Great music, great staff and an awesome crowd. The Burren is the place I always go back to meet old friends when I am in Boston. Sometimes it can be a bit noisy and crowed, but it's all part of the experience. If you find a place to sit, you can call it home for the rest of the night.