The Burren

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The Burren Open 7 days a week:
Mon - Thur: 11:30am-1am
Fri: 11:30am-2am
Sat: 10am-2am
Sun: 10am-1am Come by and experience it for yourself.
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The Burren opened its doors in 1996 by Husband and wife musicians Tommy and Louise McCarthy. The Burren is known for its great Food, Music, atmosphere and friendly staff. Since day one The Burren has held the title for selling the most Guinness in America.

10/19/2026

Your week at The Burren! 🎶🍻 From front room sessions to backroom shows, there’s music every day and plenty to keep you going all weekend.

Swipe through this week’s calendar, round up your crew, and we’ll see you for a few tunes and a pint!

📍 Davis Square, Somerville

Great to have the Howley Brothers call into The Burren yesterday afternoon before their show at the Somerville Theatre! ...
10/19/2026

Great to have the Howley Brothers call into The Burren yesterday afternoon before their show at the Somerville Theatre! Always a pleasure to see familiar faces from back home! 🎶🍻

Hup Galway! 💚🤍

Something spooky is brewing at The Burren! 🎃🍻Try a Bloody Margarita, The Frankenstein or a Nightmare on Elm St. 👻 Or enj...
10/16/2026

Something spooky is brewing at The Burren! 🎃🍻

Try a Bloody Margarita, The Frankenstein or a Nightmare on Elm St. 👻 Or enjoy Guinness layered with Shipyard Pumpkin B**r or Downeast Pumpkin C***r.

Available now until Halloween night! Can’t decide? Ask your bartender for their favourite. 🧙‍♀️

10/12/2026

This week at The Burren! ☘️🎶 Highlighting Alasdair Fraser this Wednesday as part of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series.

Live music every day and plenty happening throughout the weekend—swipe through for the full lineup!

10/06/2026

This Week @ The Burren ☘️🎶

Live music every day and plenty going on throughout the weekend! Swipe through for this week’s lineup 🍻

09/28/2026

This week at The Burren 🎶

Sunday’s highlight is Brian O’Donovan’s Legacy Series, featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman on Irish harp and guitar. Doors at 3pm, show at 4pm. ❤️

There’s plenty more happening throughout the week, so swipe through the calendar and pick your night! 🍻

09/23/2026

This week at The Burren! ☘️

🎶 Wednesday: Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Wilcox takes over the Backroom.

🎓 Thursday: Student Night returns with Midnight Curfew playing from 10 PM–1 AM—no cover!

Swipe through for the full week of live music and we’ll see you in Davis Square!

09/21/2026

College is back and so are Thursday Student Nights at The Burren 🎓🍻

Live cover bands in the Backroom + live music up front every Thursday 🎸☘️

Different bands every week. NO COVER.

Come down, de-stress from college, grab a drink and enjoy some live music!

See you in Davis! 🍻

09/21/2026

This week at The Burren! ☘️

We’re especially excited to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter David Wilcox to the Backroom this Wednesday night. 🎶

Swipe through for the full week of live music, sessions and shows—and we’ll see you in Davis Square!

Oktoberfest has arrived at The Burren! 🍺🥨🇩🇪We’re celebrating with warm pretzels, bratwurst, The Burlinger and a full lin...
09/17/2026

Oktoberfest has arrived at The Burren! 🍺🥨🇩🇪

We’re celebrating with warm pretzels, bratwurst, The Burlinger and a full lineup of German-style beers—including one-litre pours for anyone properly embracing the occasion. Prost! 🍻

Address

247 Elm Street
Somerville, MA
02144

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 1am
Tuesday 11:30am - 1am
Wednesday 11:30am - 1am
Thursday 11:30am - 1am
Friday 11:30am - 2am
Saturday 10am - 2am
Sunday 10am - 1am

Telephone

+16177766896

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