I live nearby and have been to the Tree many times. It's the closest thing Davis Square has to a sports bar. It offers attractive clientele and staff, but service is terribly and consistently slow. Food is tasty; they have a solid beer selection. Sadly, the bar takes up half the room, and it is such a huge pain to get from the front to the back. If you want a real Irish bar experience, don't waste your time - head right across the street to the Burren.
Pros: attractive people, TV's from every angle, good beer selection
Cons: slow service, little room to move
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