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Lou’s is a space where flavor and sound are intertwined. A space that celebrates the classics — where stiff martinis meets stronger conversation. A place to meet, wander, return, and stay a little longer than planned.

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FIND US

13 Brattle St,
Cambridge, MA 02138

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(857) 706-1100

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HOURS

Monday - Friday

4:00pm - 1:00am

Saturday - Sunday 11:00am - 1:00am

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Dinner

Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday - Sunday
3:00pm - 10:00pm

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Late Night

Thursday - Saturday
10:00pm - 12:00am

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Brunch

Saturday- Sunday
11:00am - 3:00pm

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MENUS &
RESERVATIONS

Food

Drink

Lou's restaurant interior with dark walls, framed art, and blue curtains. Showcasing booth seating areas with chic wooden tables set with glasses and rolled napkins. Decorative chandeliers hang from the ceiling, with moody lighting.

live at lou’s

Our music programming is built around the spirit of discovery: emerging artists and performers, local legends, DJs, and creatives who represent what is and what’s next in New England’s music and cultural landscape. This is the soul of our music program: authentic to the neighborhood and driven by discovery.

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FREE PARKING

We offer parking validation for guests who park at the Harvard Square Parking Garage (located at 20 Eliot Street).

How it works

Keep your parking ticket when you enter the garage. Visit the host stand at Lou’s during your visit to receive a free parking validation voucher. When leaving, present both your ticket and the voucher to the garage attendant prior to leaving the  garage.

Garage Address
20 Eliot St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Host your event at Lou’s

From group dinners to full buyouts, Lou’s is built for celebrating.