The Cavern Club at Hard Rock Cafe Boston

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

What to Drink: The beer selection may feature some local brews, while unlimited soda refills keep the designated driver and the kids satisfied.

Where to Sit: Ask for a booth instead of a table; the booths will give you a closer look at the rock memorabilia hanging from the walls.

This famed chain draws rock music and memorabilia fans to its large space with a double bar—decorated with hundreds of Zildjian cymbals—dance floor, bandstand, restaurant (wall art of signed photos, LPs, guitars, and gear), and private party room. When Cavern Club welcomes name or tribute bands (Doors, Aerosmith, and Pixies) occasionally on weekends, cover may range $10–$20.

“Rock memorabilia” is the claim to fame of this “noisy”, “nostalgic”, music-driven American chain, and if the food doesn’t exactly rock, it’s fine for “enjoying a burger and a beer”; but those who deem the concept “so yesterday” (“does anyone still think this is cool?”) feel it may be best left to “headbangers”, “tourists” and youngsters who “love” those T-shirts.

The Hard Rock Cafe is a great place for family fun and dining in a rock-and-roll atmosphere. Many locations provide on-site or street...

Tourist trap restaurant and venue in biggest tourist trip neighborhood in Boston. Big restaurant, big stage for rock shows, big shopping boutique, big everything. Little reason to go other than the occasional decent band, or just out of resigned indifference. All sorts of rock memorabilia that someone somewhere probably cares about checking out.

Hard Rock Cafe Boston is situated in the vibrant Faneuil Hall area, the city’s largest entertainment district. We are just a few minutes’ walk from iconic locations, including the historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace, The Paul Revere House, and the New England Holocaust Museum...