Boston's Best Hotel Bar

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You voted for the best Hotel Bar in Boston, and we counted. Check out the results below.

1. Oak Bar

138 St James Ave, Boston, MA

Classy Fairmont Copley Plaza lounge with jazz and specialty martinis.

Reviews:

  • “Classiest Bar in Boston”

Tips: Live music is featured Tuesday through Saturday evenings—call to find out what’s on top (most likely mellow jazz or upbeat swing).

Oak Bar or email Oak Bar

2. City-Bar

710 Boylston St (Lenox Hotel), Boston, MA

Among Back Bay residents, the Lenox Hotel’s martini bar is a romantic final stop before the bedroom.

Reviews:

  • “The King of all Lounges”
  • “great mature crowd”
  • “Awesome Pear Martinis!!”
  • “one of the best bars in the world!”
  • “Great apple martinis!!!!!”

Tips: Most patrons dress in black to match the swank interior (some tables are covered in black leather). Dress to impress or you may feel out of place.

City-Bar

3. Bristol Lounge

200 Boylston St, Boston, MA

The Four Seasons Hotel’s lounge is an ideal destination for an upscale date spot.

Reviews:

  • “Favorite place!”
  • “Great food. Great service. Great environment/ambiance. Expensive.”
  • “Disappointing”
  • “Expensive”
  • “power lunch”

Tips: Hotel guests take a break from the hotel’s formal dining room, Aujourd’hui, to try the lounge’s burgers.

Bristol Lounge

4. Noir

1 Bennett St (The Charles Hotel), Cambridge, MA

Romantic hotel bar serves killer drinks in dark, seductive environs.

Reviews:

  • “Best romantic bar? I don’t think so.”
  • “serves drinks the latest”
  • “5-4-3-2-1”
  • “Late night drinks cool ambiance”
  • “Great Happy Hour menu”

Tips: This isn’t the place for a cheap night out, as most drinks cost around $10. Those on a budget looking to take in the scene might consider a few Coronas.

Noir or email Noir

5. Flat Iron Tapas Bar and Lounge

107 Merrimac St (Bullfinch Hotel), Boston, MA

Tucked into the Bulfinch Hotel, this stylish tapas bar offers a comfortable place for drinking and dining.

Reviews:

  • “Worst Boston Dining Experience – Ever!”
  • “great new menu”
  • “Great for Two!”

Tips: Cocktails are an experience in themselves, from the Crushed Elderflower (with gin, sake, ginger, and flowers) to the Ruby Tuesday (rye whiskey, benedictine, and black cherry puree).For the less daring, a selection of quality beers—including a few from local breweries—is available.

Flat Iron Tapas Bar and Lounge

Flat Iron Tapas Bar and Lounge

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6. Great Bay

500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

A top-notch pedigree, stylish digs and sophisticated seafood make this hotel restaurant Kenmore Square’s premier dining destination.

Reviews:

  • “Disappointing”
  • “Outstanding food, service, wine selection”
  • “Delicious – can’t wait to come back to try the tasting menu”
  • “upscale seafood in kenmore sq., yum yum”
  • “Classy good food-BEST hamburger!!!”

Tips: Kenmore Square parking is a nightmare, especially when the Sox are playing down the street. If there’s a game, head to the hotel and use the $14 valet.

Great Bay or email Great Bay

7. The Foundation Lounge

500 Commonwealth Ave (Hotel Commonwealth), Boston, MA

Kenmore Square finally has an upscale nightlife destination, located in the suitably stylish Hotel Commonwealth.

Reviews:

  • “Havent been in a while but glad I went back "
  • “Going downhill…”
  • “avoid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
  • “Bouncers and Bartenders on Power Trips—Poor Management”
  • “Best Wednesday Nights.”

Tips: Patrons can enjoy free Wi-Fi Internet access.

The Foundation Lounge

The Foundation Lounge

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8. Sidney's Grille

20 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA

The Hotel @ MIT’s house restaurant serves contemporary American fare in style.

Reviews:

  • MUST VISIT RESTAURANT.”
  • “Food was just ok”
  • “Great appetizers!!!”
  • “Great Service & Comfortable Atmosphere”
  • “Clam Chowder to Die For!”

Tips: Area workers swing by the bar for a $2 menu of “Small Bytes” that’s served weeknights from 5pm to 8pm.

Sidney’s Grille

9. Sushi-Teq

510 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA

An offbeat hangout, courtesy of the InterContinental Boston, that merges sushi and tequila with Salsa and Merengue.

Reviews:

  • “Great Sushi, Great Tequilas, But Not Dinner”
  • “Best sushi I ever eat, a must see of Boston”
  • “fun bar!!”

Sushi-Teq or email Sushi-Teq

10. Last Hurrah

60 School St, Boston, MA

This historic Boston institution features elegant 19th century charm and its trademark Boston cream pie.

Reviews:

  • “Snow Storm Dec 6 – you bought me a drink – who are you?”
  • “Turned away at the bar!”

Last Hurrah or email Last Hurrah

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