Residents of Flats on First apartments in Cambridge have easy access to a world of entertainment, shopping, dining, and craft brews. Beer enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy, including these local favorites.

Creative Brews and Seasonal Eats

The oldest brewpub in the Boston area, Cambridge Brewing Company has been serving up handcrafted beers since 1989 in their refurbished mill building. A local favorite for its wide array of creative, high-quality brews, wine and hard cider is also available. Seasonal, New England-inspired fare includes creative pizzas (pear and honeynut squash with chevre and toasted walnuts), small plates (native street corn, eggplant fries)and entrees such as miso maple roasted salmon and sweet potato gnocchi. Try the Cambridge Brewing Company "beerunch" for tasty breakfast burritos, frittatas, and chicken and waffles.

Beer, Fun and Innovative Local Fare

The Lamplighter Brewing taproom is open from 11 a.m. to midnight, offering New England IPAs, barrel-aged sours and special seasonal brews on tap, as well as cans and bottles to go. But from 7:30 a.m. to early afternoon Pepita, Lamplighter's in-house cafe features espresso, cold brews and teas, with a menu of sandwiches and housemade pastries. Check online for fun events like Trivia Tuesdays and the brewery book club, as well as pop-ups of local restaurants such as Fire + Fennel's vegetarian fare and Malaysian cuisine from Sekali.

Plenty to Choose: Beer and Mead

Gastropub Meadhall offers a vast rotating selection of more than 100 draft beers, featuring a variety of local, national and international brews. Of course, Meadhall offers a unique mead menu, as well as craft cocktails and wine. The locally sourced menu includes small plates, burgers and sandwiches.

Check out our blog for more local fun and delicious eateries. If you are interested in renting an apartment in Cambridge, contact us today to arrange a tour of Flats on First.