After getting some recommendations from some Harvard insiders, I checked out Daedalus a few weeks back and it was great. The roof deck is amazing for sunny afternoons and I'm sure i'll be back for the hot summer nights.
Charlie's is a hybrid bar/diner with a lot going for it. Head upstairs if you want more of a bar feel -- they've got more taps up there, TV's booths, and a more lively crowd. Downstairs is more about food -- which is not to say that it's bad. Good for late night drinks and eats.
During the summer months, they open up the patio and it's a great place to get cocktails. If you're not into the mix drinks, you can also waltz 50 yards away and get a beer at the Legal Seafoods outdoor bar.
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