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About The Loft at Tommy Doyle's

The Loft at Tommy Doyle's sits in the heart of Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. Although the original Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub closed in 2013 and the space evolved into the Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 clubhouse in 2014, the site remains a point of historical interest for Cambridge's live entertainment scene. This page provides context, venue history, and practical details for visitors seeking to understand the space and nearby amenities. We’ve got you with trusted local guidance on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan your visit.

Note: The Loft name is not publicly listed as an active, separate venue in current listings. For current events, check with affiliated Cambridge venues and the Hasty Pudding Clubhouse for schedule updates. If you’re planning a night in Harvard Square, consider nearby hotels like the Kendall Hotel or Harvard Square Hotel, and enjoy dining options around the square before or after your visit. Secure your seats and make travel arrangements with confidence—we’ve got you covered with straightforward steps and reliable local insights.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 96 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
  • Original venue: Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Harvard Square; closed December 22, 2013.
  • Renaming/ownership change: Space repurposed as the Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 clubhouse at 96 Winthrop St (opening reported January 2014).
  • Current status: The Loft at Tommy Doyle's is not listed as an active, separate venue; the Loft name is not publicly active in current listings.
  • Capacity: Public capacity for The Loft at Tommy Doyle's is not published; historical references to the Hyde-Taylor House note other uses (e.g., House of Blues) with 220-seat capacity in Cambridge, not specifically for The Loft. ([historycambridge.org](https://historycambridge.org/performance-spaces/house-of-blues.html?utm_source=openai))
  • Seating chart: No publicly available, current seating chart for The Loft; past listings show seating-chart-enabled ticketing pages but aren’t applicable to a current active venue. ([ticketweb.com](https://www.ticketweb.com/venue/the-loft-tommy-doyle-s-cambridge-ma/17127?utm_source=openai))
  • Parking: Street parking available around Harvard Square; local garages and limited parking options exist. ([allbiz.com](https://www.allbiz.com/business/the-crimson-lounge?utm_source=openai))
  • Transit: Harvard MBTA Red Line station (Harvard) serves Harvard Square; multiple bus connections available. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_station?utm_source=openai))
  • Nearby hotels: Kendall Hotel (Kendall Square) and Harvard Square Hotel are nearby lodging options. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendall_Hotel?utm_source=openai))
  • Notable events hosted: Loft-era shows documented in 2011–2012; post-2014 the space became the Hasty Pudding clubhouse, with a formal dedication in 2014.