The Middle East, Entertainment complex in Central Square, Cambridge, US
The Middle East spans five connected spaces, including restaurants and concert venues, offering both dining experiences and live performances on Massachusetts Avenue.
Beginning as a Lebanese restaurant in 1970, two brothers purchased and expanded the establishment in 1975, later transforming it into a music venue in 1987.
The venue presents music performances across multiple genres, from indie rock to hip-hop, while maintaining its Middle Eastern culinary traditions.
The complex includes three concert spaces named Upstairs, Downstairs, and Sonia, plus two restaurants called ZuZu and The Corner, each with distinct programming.
A large mural painted in 1992 on the exterior wall depicts cultural diversity, representing the establishment's role in Cambridge's entertainment landscape.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1970
Official opening: 1970
Operator: The Middle East
Address: 472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 02139
Opening Hours: Sunday,Wednesday 17:00-01:00, Thursday-Saturday 17:00-02:00
Phone: +(617)8643278
Website: http://mideastoffers.com
GPS coordinates: 42.36373,-71.10150
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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