The Great Scott is a great venue for small to mid-sized bands from all over the country. It's an intimate venue with an admiral bar. Come during the day if you're looking for some bar food and a cold one. They leave the TVs on all day and night, so you don't have to miss the Sox game if you choose to take a night out with your buddies. This is in B.U. territory so expect a younger crowd, but it's still safe for the aging scenesters. Check out their website for upcoming bands. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

With over 112 beers on tap, this “University of Beer” could offer you a new brew every night of senior spring and still have more than 300 bottled varieties left over. Believe it or not, however, pints, yards, and table taps are not the only reasons that serious scholars of beer matriculate here: unlike at many other bars, the food is actually good. Old-fashioned favorites like huge burgers ($5), BBQ ribs ($15), and nachos ($6-10) help fortify your stomach against the onslaught. If you feel like shaking things up, try a “beertail” like the “Dirty Ho”—half Lindemann's Framboise and half Hoegaarden ($6)—or “Black Magic”—a mix of Magic Hat #9 and Guinness ($5). A full menu until 1am will satisfy any late night craving. Entrees $5-20. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. I would say the only downsides are that they close fairly early and that parking is tough to come by on weekends. But the hike is worth it if you are looking for a place with good beer, good people, and a great atmosphere. Check out the complimentary "midnight madness" buffet on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights, midnight to 1am.

With better-than-cheap eats, fast service, and a genial pub atmostphere, this local bar is a great place for a casual dinner with friends. Later in the evening the local college crowd ups the parting and decibel levels, but the White Horse never loses its footing and remains a cut above seedier bar scenes elsewhere. Sunday Nights at 8:30 pm you will find the trivia action in Boston at Whitehorse Tavern. Whitehorse Tavern is one of the best trivia places in Boston.

The Draft Bar & Grill is a great place to catch any game in the Allston area. Great pub fare, lots of brews on tap, a big patio open during warm weather, and several flat screens make this Allston sports bar a favorite in the neighborhood.