Tucked away in Cambridge, this chic cocktail haven boasts creative drinks, cozy vibes, and top-notch service, making it the perfect date night retreat.
"Brick & Mortar serves incredible cocktails in a dark, loud bar that tends to get crowded with industry and non-industry drinkers. Grab a seat, settle in, and order some snacks — all worries will melt away. Or, if that doesn't do it, start off with ordering a round of DTOs — four daiquiri shots otherwise known as taking a daiquiri time out." - Erika Adams
"Acclaimed cocktail bar Brick & Mortar has been doing the modern “speakeasy” thing since before it became overplayed — and, if you haven’t been yet, now’s the time to go. Owners Gary Strack and Avery Appleton are in the process of revamping the space into an Italian aperitivo bar sometime soon that we’re excited to check out, but until then, we’ll be squeezing into the space for one last Smash Cut at the bar." - Erika Adams, Karen Wilber, Terrence Doyle
"You used to go to Central Square for electropop dance parties at the Middle East, but now you’ve been told by your orthopedist that doing the worm could pose serious risks to your spinal column. Instead, head across the street to Brick and Mortar, a dark, speakeasy cocktail bar above Central Kitchen with a small but good menu of bites you’d crowd around the servers for if they were being passed out at a reception. There will still be crowds of people, but they’re here to down craft cocktails, not E." - dan secatore
"Brick and Mortar is a speakeasy hidden above Central Kitchen that serves daiquiri shots. That’s reason enough to come here, but if tiny little glasses of tropical goodness aren’t enough for you, know that it’s also one of the coolest places in Cambridge to grab a drink, thanks to a small but well-done cocktail menu and a dark, modern space that feels like a loft party filled with people you’re actually interested in talking to. The small menu is great too, especially if you like stuff roasted wrapped dates." - dan secatore
"Brick and Mortar is a speakeasy with no sign, no TV, and lighting that makes you feel like a noir detective with a derringer tucked up your sleeve. So you might be surprised that it serves the types of sugary shots you enjoyed when you still had your drinking training wheels on. If you're with a group, try the daiquiri time out (dto)–it's four daiquiri shots for only $20 total. But if you’re not feeling quite that adventurous, you can get a shot of tequila, a beer, and a sangrita for just $14. Whether you’re here to reenact freshman year or sip a more mature cocktail of whiskey, vermouth, and amaro nonino, you’ll drink well." - dan secatore
