Guidebook for Somerville
Arts & Culture
One of the best music clubs in the region in an intimate environment. Sunday Blues Brunch is also fun and a 3 minute walk from home
20 locals recommend
Johnny D's Uptown
17 Holland StOne of the best music clubs in the region in an intimate environment. Sunday Blues Brunch is also fun and a 3 minute walk from home
Historic Theater with discount movies and live music and events.
147 locals recommend
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareHistoric Theater with discount movies and live music and events.
Entertainment & Activities
Home made ice cream with flavors from the sublime to the ridiculous, including dairy-free and sugar-free choices.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StHome made ice cream with flavors from the sublime to the ridiculous, including dairy-free and sugar-free choices.
Great coffee, great food and great people watching. The place to see and be seen in Davis Square for locals and visitors alike.
90 locals recommend
Diesel Cafe
257 Elm StGreat coffee, great food and great people watching. The place to see and be seen in Davis Square for locals and visitors alike.
A great place for kids of all ages to engage their creative side - especially good for a rainy day.
Artbeat Creativity Store & Studio
212 Massachusetts AveA great place for kids of all ages to engage their creative side - especially good for a rainy day.
They have great traditional Italian choices like chicken parm, various kinds of ravioli, pizza etc. They also make a mean meatball sub. Cold draft beer and a great place to watch soccer!
13 locals recommend
Mike's Food & Spirits
9 Davis SquareThey have great traditional Italian choices like chicken parm, various kinds of ravioli, pizza etc. They also make a mean meatball sub. Cold draft beer and a great place to watch soccer!
Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
238 Elm StHip used clothing store
Food Scene
Great coffee, pastry, soups and free wi-fi if you want to sit a while and people watch.
21 locals recommend
Au Bon Pain
684 Massachusetts AveGreat coffee, pastry, soups and free wi-fi if you want to sit a while and people watch.
This neighborhood eatery has become a fixture as they have gracefully expanded to include sandwiches, groceries-including many local and organic, craft beer and a great wine selection.
58 locals recommend
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StThis neighborhood eatery has become a fixture as they have gracefully expanded to include sandwiches, groceries-including many local and organic, craft beer and a great wine selection.
A-mazing BBQ in a funky kid-friendly atmosphere. Their vintage red trucks are reason enough to cruise by.
88 locals recommend
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StA-mazing BBQ in a funky kid-friendly atmosphere. Their vintage red trucks are reason enough to cruise by.
Both sweet and savory crepes. Also ice cream and good coffee. Another great spot for people-watching in Davis Square.
18 locals recommend
Mr. Crepe
51 Davis SquareBoth sweet and savory crepes. Also ice cream and good coffee. Another great spot for people-watching in Davis Square.
The best seafood restaurant in the region! A family owned and operated small place that cooks in the Mediterranean style. Healthy AND delicious.
11 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue
215 Elm StThe best seafood restaurant in the region! A family owned and operated small place that cooks in the Mediterranean style. Healthy AND delicious.
Mexican (interpreted very creatively) and Tequila Bar. This is not your mother's Mexican restaurant! I have never had a bad dish here and the joint is always jumping. Great people watching spot.
71 locals recommend
The Spirit Bar
219 Elm StMexican (interpreted very creatively) and Tequila Bar. This is not your mother's Mexican restaurant! I have never had a bad dish here and the joint is always jumping. Great people watching spot.