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Grafton Street Pub & Grill, Cambridge, MA

Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.1
4.1
1206 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*
Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district near Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers free parking for all guests that enter the Harvard Square parking garage after 5pm Monday thru Thursday, and all day Sunday.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 714-5954
  • Website
    https://graftonstreetcambridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Borgia
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinner parties to festive cocktail receptions, the events team at Grafton Street Pub & Grill awaits your next private function. In the heart of Harvard Square is the perfect for any special occasion. Please email events@graftonstreetcambridge.com or visit our website for more information https://graftonstreetcambridge.com
  • Private party contact
    Events Coordinator: (617) 714-5954
  • Location
    59 JFK St., Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    Eliot Street
  • Parking details
    FREE Parking validation all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday thru Wednesday directly above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage (20 Eliot Street) with the purchase of 2 brunch or dinner entrees.
  • Public transit
    We are located just two short blocks from the Harvard Square T Station on the Redline.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • $1 Oysters: Monday - Friday (5pm - 7pm)

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Monday through Friday from 5pm to 7pm, we will be shucking fresh local oysters for only $1!

    $1 Oysters: Monday - Friday (5pm - 7pm) Photo

  • Free Parking: Sunday - Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Grafton Street offers guests free parking Monday through Thursday after 5pm and all day on Sundays at the Harvard Square Parking Garage. Garage entrance at the intersection of John F. Kennedy St. and Eliot St.

What 1,206 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,206 Reviews

  1. LJB064

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Grafton Street has a really varied and interesting menu, which makes it easy to mix and match tasty, well-done starters and main courses for yourself or the table. There's always something that hits the spot, regardless of your mood. We've always found the service to be great, too. The only drawback is that it can sometimes get really loud inside, making it hard to converse over your meal.

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  2. JMHarBucRusHinElmBriBish

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good service and good food in a lively atmosphere.

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  3. Hard2Please

    Tucson

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Nice ambiance, convenient parking. Attentive service, food graded B, definitely above average.

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  4. Osman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! We always feel welcome, and the vibe is super fun.

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  5. CambridgeZach

    Greater Boston

    155 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anna was great and so was the atmosphere. Food was good as well.

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  6. Justvisiting

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Good pub and drinks were fine. Food was average. Fish and chips were good. The shepherd pie was also decent with lot of meat. But favor of sauce was so so. The steak was cooked well but the sauce with the steak was not good.

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  7. AMichael

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty, fresh food and great service. Thank you so much!

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  8. AnnaLikesToEat

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite spots in Harvard square. The food is always delicious, fresh, and dine out boston menu was no exception. My cheesecake was missing most of the crust, yet was still perfect with pistachios and cherries. I love coming here for the beautifully presented food in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. The service staff are attentive. The outdoor patio is great for people watching in the summer.

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  9. AnnetteM

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love taking our grand baby to Grafton St for brunch when we are in town. Paul at the bar is so welcoming and friendly and remembers us even though we’ve only been a handful of times. The Irish breakfast and yogurt and granola are our go-to menu items. We had peaches and cream cheese stuffed French toast as well, all were excellent. And you can’t beat $5 mimosas.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    We were literally forgotten about for an hour after being seated. When we asked the hostess for a server she asked if we wanted a check. Food was delicious once we were waited on.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Miss the old location. Different vibe than old place. Fun spot for nightlife and drink but less about food and service.

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  12. Mark

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delightful atmosphere; $1 oysters were great. Other dishes also very good.

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  13. seafoodie

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The food was good, especially the calamari app. The humus board was really a scant amount for a nice charcuterie presentation. Flavors were good. Service was EXCELLENT!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Very misleading representation on OpenTable and Yelp.

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  15. Mascot

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First visit to Grafton Street Pub and Grill. We had early reservations as we were attending a show at A.R.T. The restaurant was clearly in “training” mode as is seemed virtually every server had a newbie in tow. With school out of session, we weren’t surprised. This fortunately had no effect on service. Food was delivered promptly and we were always checked upon for our needs. We started with the Cheeseboard. Our only true disappointment of the meal. This wasn’t a question of the quality, but quantity..specifically of things on which to spread the Bijou and blue cheese and seasonal preserves. There were 6 pieces of grilled baguette for three people. For $18, I would think some crackers could be included. Our main courses consisted of the Short Rib Cottage Pie, the Grafton Burger and the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich. Both sandwiches came with a choice of a side, but both diners selected fries. The chicken, while being described as fried was actually grilled…at least in my opinion. I expected some breading but the was none. It was VERY spicy, like Buffalo chicken, which is fine, but be prepared. The diners who selected the burger and Cottage Pie were both happy with their choices. For dessert, there were four choices.. Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème, Cheesecake with cherries and pistachios, Key Lime Pie and Sorbet Trio. We opted for the first three choices. The Chocolate Pot de Crème, while very tasty, was a bit heavier than its diner expected, so she wasn’t able to finish it. Both the Cheesecake and Key Lime pie were more like tarts, maybe 4 inches in diameter. But, if you closed your eyes and didn’t get hung up in the size of the serving, the taste was very good. We would definitely visit again.

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  16. vlad

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Very poor experience unfortunately…

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  17. LoriA

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food yummy, portions adequate (but not overly large), pricing ok. Great location! A bit noisy. Love the free parking in the garage! Been there before, would go again.

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  18. Paul

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Well curated high-end pub-style menu that hits most of the highlights of food selections that you might be hoping for - from soups to salads; small bites and larger ones. The beverage offerings are also very well chosen and represent some of the better names in craft cocktails and artisanal beers. Service was extraordinarily attentive, with drink orders appearing literally minutes after being taken; and food arriving fairly quickly, fresh and hot. Dollar oysters from Wellfleet were a high-value bonus to the dining experience. The subterranean entrance and location with low ceilings and a number of rooms are initially a bit off-putting, but lend to the somewhat dark and homey feel to the pub-ish atmosphere.

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  19. BalaN

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    best bloody mary I've had in a while. Food was tasty, service was rapid and considerate. Would come back again.

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  20. HCEating

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The location, decor and staff were AMAZING. TBH the food was a let down. Brunch options were weak and what was ordered wasn't memorable.

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  21. JudithK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t miss the new digs for Grafton St. We had brunch in the “parlor”, like a private dining area with leather seats and velvet cushioned benches. Quieter too. Delightful experience all around.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great and kind service, beautiful environment. Very family-friendly.

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  23. James

    Greater Boston

    72 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall1food4service2ambience1
    Noisy, noisy, noisy. We could not converse above the din. We walked out after appetizers with ringing in our ears. The management apparently likes it that way because there were no noise abatement measures in sight (no carpet; hard ceilings and walls). Food was good, but ambience was not tolerable. And service was inattentive, to put it mildly.

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  24. lookingforagoodone

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We had a nice dinner in the pub. It was a little noisy but we had great couch seats far enough apart from others. The food was very good. We had the gnocchi appetizer the short rib cottage pie the salmon and the chocolate pot de creme for dessert. The server seemed to be in a hurry and kept pressuring us to order which was not pleasant but otherwise it was a good meal

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  25. Isabel

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch! Loved the souffle pancakes especially.

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  26. lisa

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The wait staff was wonderful. There calamari was excellent. The mushroom capriccio was about 2 tablespoons of food for $16 and was not very good. Drinks were fine. Great location.

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  27. KimH

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere with great service and decent food.

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  28. CambridgeKitKat

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Been back to our old haunt a couple times now. I can’t pretend it feels the same, but I CAN say how much I’m enjoying the updated menu (creative without being weird) and new digs. (And hey, $5 mimosas? Nice touch!) Speed of service is uneven, but in 2023 that’s the reality everywhere so I don’t fault, and I will say everyone is just as friendly and well-meaning as could be. Patio seating is really nice for on-street dining, and the lower patio is cozy and much cooler. Inside has like 5 different dining “areas,” you’ll want to explore to find the one that works for you. Lastly, the bar is super classy!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had fun - great place - amazing cocktails - had the lavender moon and Santeria and both were delicious

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  30. Malmal88

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, the feel is so dark and cozy which is a big plus for me. Drinks were really great, good was very good, not amazing but good enough that I would go back and try something else next time. Friendly staff. Overall very good experience.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, laid back, ultimate chill dinner Will definitely go back

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  32. NYCFoodie

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Service polite and attentive. Very loud, hard to have a conversation. French onion soup was fine, nothing special. Tomato bisque also fine. Gem Salad was good, fresh greens. We had it with vinaigrette. Chicken was dry and chewy. Accompanying vegetables were greasy. Mashed potatoes fine, but again too much butter and cream for our taste. French fries were good. Basic pub food, not the best quality.

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  33. ErikaF

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Such a fun place with yummy food options and drinks. The lighting was a little dim but overall very fun!

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  34. Mr8MrsRo

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Sunday brunch was disappointing. Food was below average from what we read in other reviews. Our server never offered us beverages and we had to ask him for coffee/soda/cocktail and he never took our dirty dishes off the table. It’s annoying when the server stands over you while you’re paying the check.

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  35. Enzosfamily

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was good, but we booked for a holiday brunch. We ordered an appetizer plate, a small plate & 4 meals for 4 people. It wasn't a long wait and server was overly attentive checking in several times before the food came, but really it was hardly a long wait at all, then ALL of the food arrived at once. We weren't rushed out, but felt a bit rushed with all of the food at once when we anticipated more of a meal with 2 courses. Food was good and atmosphere was good. Server was definitely excellent, just the timing of the food was a disappointment.

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  36. RebP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We went for Sunday Brunch. Our server was professional and responsive. Do not order the Japanese Soufflé Matcha Pancake. They clearly do not know how to make these. Mine came to the table cold and dense like a hockey puck. I sent it back and they simply reheated it on the grill. My friend ordered the Irish breakfast and it was luke-warm and was missing a couple of components. I'd go back for bar/appetizers as the weather is warmer for the patio/bar vibe.

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  37. NikkiR

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We went for Easter Brunch. My husband's Eggs Benedict was perfect. He said the meal was one of his favorites on our vacations. I had the Chicken and Waffles. The greens were cold, the waffles were uneatable (cold, dry, and hard to eat.) I only ate the piece of chicken and was hungry when I left.

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  38. AlisonS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot, great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good and amazing drinks! Very cool Boston ambiance

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  40. Theo

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    good food, excellent service, but incredibly noisy.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Grafton Street Pub & Grill using the Order Online button. Grafton Street Pub & Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 714-5954.

Grafton Street Pub & Grill is rated 4.1 stars by 1206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grafton Street Pub & Grill

59 JFK St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Eliot Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    FREE Parking validation all day Sunday and after 5pm Monday thru Wednesday directly above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage (20 Eliot Street) with the purchase of 2 brunch or dinner entrees.
  • Public transit
    We are located just two short blocks from the Harvard Square T Station on the Redline.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Borgia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://graftonstreetcambridge.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 714-5954
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinner parties to festive cocktail receptions, the events team at Grafton Street Pub & Grill awaits your next private function. In the heart of Harvard Square is the perfect for any special occasion. Please email events@graftonstreetcambridge.com or visit our website for more information https://graftonstreetcambridge.com
  • Private party contact
    Events Coordinator: (617) 714-5954
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