Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Somerville: 4:24 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
About Barra
Barra is a restaurant located at 23a Bow St in Somerville, Massachusetts. Our Somerville guide covers 190 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
Barra is open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The menu we have on file lists 29 items across 5 sections, including Appetizers, Plates, Tacos, Drinks, and Pantry. Listed prices range from $6.00 to $120.00, with a typical item around $19.00. Dishes worth a look include Esquites, Birria Kit, Serves 6, and 2 Arrachera Taco.
Service options include outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Reservations are accepted.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 23a Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 29 items · $6.00–$120.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Barra’s weekday schedule with 8 other restaurants in Somerville. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 1:45 PM) and closes at 10:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 11:00 PM).
In total it is open about 31 hours a week, 37 hours fewer than the local median of 68. 88% of restaurants in Somerville open on Sundays, and Barra is one of them.
Compared with 8 other restaurants in Somerville that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
At Barra the median listed price is $19.00, higher than the typical $14.00 for restaurants in Massachusetts.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 26% | $12.99 |
| French Fries | 18% | $6.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 16% | $11.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $9.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $14.51 |
| Caesar | 12% | $12.75 |
| Chicken Wings | 12% | $14.99 |
| Garden Salad | 12% | $9.47 |
Calculated from 129 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour food
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Barra there are 47 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 140 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (20), Cafes & Coffee (17), Pizza (14), and Bars & Pubs (9).
Competition is strong: 11 other restaurants are within a mile and 123 within three miles. The closest is Nibble Kitchen, < 0.1 mi away.
41 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanNeighborhood Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanCeleste Somerville< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternHimalayan Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- PizzaHot Box< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsUnion Square Donuts< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Barra's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Barra open on Sunday?
Yes, Barra is open on Sundays: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Barra located?
Barra is located at 23a Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143.
Does Barra offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Barra offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Barra?
The typical price range at Barra is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $6.00 to $120.00.
Does Barra take reservations?
Yes, Barra accepts reservations.
Is Barra wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Barra open late?
Yes – Barra is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Barra?
There are 140 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Barra. Nearby options include Neighborhood Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), Celeste Somerville (< 0.1 mi), and Himalayan Kitchen (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Barra?
11 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Nibble Kitchen, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 129 menus with 9,386 priced items from restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.70 and $19.65.
