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Monday 4pm - 1:45am Tuesday 4pm - 1:45am Wednesday 4pm - 1:45am Thursday 4pm - 1:45am Friday 4pm - 1:45am Saturday 4pm - 1:45am Sunday 4pm - 2am

Ralph's Rock Diner

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Ralph's Rock Diner

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Diner with food. Two Bars downstairs. Concert venue upstairs with bar. ALL EVENTS ARE 21+ The atmosphere is best described as eclectic.
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Welcome to Ralph’s Rock Diner, the legendary live music venue, bar and diner located about a mile from the DCU Center in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. The diner, built in 1930 by the Worcester Lunch Car Company (the first to manufacture diners operating from 1906 to 1957) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was moved to its current location and connected to a 19th century 2 story brick building that was originally a fire station and so was born “Ralph’s”. Antiques and neon adorn the walls and ceilings, and hand painted murals are everywhere, a sort of curated carnival of curiosities. The diverse live entertainment is drawn from local, national and international artists and has featured many famous performers. Bi-monthly Metal Thursdays have been a staple since 2006, while the Dirty Gerund Poetry Show has been going strong every Monday since 2009. Ralph’s also projects movies and video games on the outside patio, hosts vintage auto and motorcycle shows as well as private parties. If you’re hungry, the famous “Ralph’s Burger” could be the best you’ll ever have. We also offer veggie burgers, hot dogs, and our award-winning chili, all served until 12:30 am every night of the week.

11/01/2026

Ralph’s Rock Diner November Calendar

10/31/2026

Tonight! Halloween Covers Weekend Night #2
Venom - Featuring members of Necralant, Stryga, & Beneath Purgatory
Queensryche- Featuring members of Owlbear & Gravewraith.
AFI - Featuring members of Lich King, My Missing Half , Fallen Monarch, & Eastblood

$10 at the door. Doors at 8:30pm
costumes highly encouraged

10/30/2026

Tonight! Halloween Covers Weekend Night 1 at Ralph’s Diner
Wolf’s Blood - A Tribute To Danzig
Maiden Over Texas - A Tribute To Iron Maiden
Heart- Featuring members of Ageotan , Grotesqueries, Burnt Altar, & Mawworm
Doors at 8:30pm. $10 at the door. 21+

10/29/2026

Tonight! Doors at 7:30pm.

10/28/2026

Tonight! Karaoke Wednesday with DJ Matt R. 🎃🎃🎃

10/27/2026

Tonight! It’s Open Mic Comedy Night!

10/26/2026

Tonight! The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show.

10/24/2026

Tonight! Bitchin Hour - All Vinyl Heavy Metal & Rock N Roll DJ Night . 9pm. $10. 21+

10/23/2026

Tonight! Hack The Planet : 90’s & Early 2000’s Dance Night. 9pm. $10. 21+

10/22/2026

Tonight Upstairs! Doors at 8pm. $10.

Address

148 Grove St
Worcester, MA
01605

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 1:45am
Tuesday	4pm - 1:45am
Wednesday	4pm - 1:45am
Thursday	4pm - 1:45am
Friday	4pm - 1:45am
Saturday	4pm - 1:45am
Sunday	4pm - 2am

Telephone

+15087539543

Website

http://www.ralphsrockdiner.com/

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