The Muse

So good. Great selection of beers including some really unique bottles and drafts. Great craft cocktails (I recommend Taste of Summer). The owner and bar tender made a perfect dirty martini, which is always my test of a truly good cocktail bar. Five stars.

I had a mixed experience the first time I came here a few months back, but Muse appears to have worked out the kinks. The service was great this time, as were the drinks. Cocktails at Muse are generally on the upper end of the price spectrum for Worcester, but compared to Boston they are very reasonable. The spirits are chosen specifically for each cocktail and they are top shelf, or at least near it. Basically, you get what you pay for. The beer selection is good, one of the better ones in Worcester and they have a nice mix of expensive beers that you might only drink one of and more affordable options.
The downtown location is great, Worcester needs more places like the Muse downtown. Parking isn’t really an issue, if you can’t find a spot out front, there are plenty of side streets only a short walk away. They’ve kept the tin ceiling from whatever this used to be and the walls showcase local art.

This place is great — been here twice now. The cocktail options are endless — a true cocktails, too. There is not a Bud Light in sight here but also missing is the pretentious attitude that you’ll find at another establishment higher up on Main Street. If you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere and a delicious drink, this is your place. Tip — if you don’t quite know exactly what you want, give John a few of your favorite flavors and he is bound to create something that will knock your socks off!

Just awesome. Found this place on Unilocal and came down to check it out a few weeks ago. John is a true mixicologist with a passion for creating cocktails while keeping true to the history of mixology. Bravo John, Bravo. When my wife asked me where I wanted to grab a drink after my birthday dinner, I scanned my collective memory of worcester bars. No brainer. Back for a second time and just as pleased.

I am so happy I found this place! Craft cocktails, extensive beer, awesome bartender.
We showed up just as the place opened for the night, so we were the only people in the bar for a good hour. The bartender/​owner, John, was great. He made very good recommendations for drinks to try, and the drinks were fantastic. Prices were reasonable, too. I loved the atmosphere — casual but classy, clean but not fussy.
We stayed for hours, though we left just as the live music was about to start.
This bar is a gem. I may return to Worcester just so I can go back to The Muse.

New to Worcester — reminds me of New York style craft beer bars. Craft beer list second only to Armsby Abbey, just as good if not better than most bars in Cambridge. Particularly great if you love German beers. Great cocktails. Very much recommend.

I’ve been several times, both prior to and after the formal opening last week and always had excellent drinks, good conversation and USB charging stations at my bar seat.
John Rinaldo, the owner, is a great guy with a passion for top notch liquors, cocktails and liqueurs (ask him about vermouth and get a seat cuz it’s going to be a «sitdown» conversation!)
Carlos and Julie great servers — good cocktails and nice people to have a conversation with.
Went twice last week and had a bunch of very innovative riffs on the Classic Manhattan from Thad– Rittenhouse rye with Punt e Mes Vermouth and Orange and Angostura bitters, another with Rittenhouse rye with Cynar and Orange and Angostura bitters. The next time, Carlos gave me his version on the Manhattan as well as excellent Boulevardiers.
Last night tried some new offerings at John’s suggestion: The Muse’s version of an Old Fashioned (quite the eye opener) and a Rhum Old Fashioned (a very pleasant surprise as I’m not usually a rum fan but this… wow!).
There is no place else I know of in Worcester where this type of variety and quality in cocktails can be found in Worcester. Also, I’ve had excellent conversations with the patrons which, for me, is a big plus.
Hope you give yourself a treat and give it a try.

Great drinks, different a beers on tap and a monthly drink specials menu. It’s a great new addition to the Worcester bar scene and it’s well located right across the street from the Hanover theatre.

Craft cocktails to die for! Owner is extremely personable and takes pride in every drink he makes/​pours. Love the vibe, great to have conversation instead of shouting over TVs. Ideal location across from Hanover. Can’t wait to go back!

Great beers on tap, interesting cocktails made with some artisanal liquors. The interior is clean, which is a plus. The bar itself is very nice with power outlets for your phone. I had the dunkelweizen on tap which was poured correctly which is rare. Will be back soon.