Cantab Lounge

Regulars call it "the dive bar to end all dive bars" in Boston's Central Square. Cheap beer, BYOF (bring your own food--they don't serve any) and a variety of great live music has kept this old-school place alive and kickin'. From Bluegrass Tuesdays to African Music Night, there is something for everyone at the Cantab. A small cover fee is insignificant compared to the fun you'll have here. One downfall--many complain about the lingering smell inside, though it is a dive bar after all.