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Boston,
by the glass

Grand hotel rooms, candlelit corners, and cocktails with a local story.

Begin with the grandeur of OAK or the cocktail theater at Trifecta. Around Back Bay, the rooms range from a quiet, intimate buzz to green velvet comfort, with a different reason to settle in at each.

Boston Common paths and trees beneath the Back Bay skyline
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Where to begin

Grand surroundings, modern ceremony

OAK brings a lively room and classic hotel grandeur. Trifecta puts Boston storytelling at the center of the cocktail.

The ornate dining room and copper bar at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
For a grand room Back Bay

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

An ornate ceiling, a lively room and friendly service make an elevated casual night feel easy. The drinks deliver on the setting.

Explore OAK
Blue bar stools and a floral arrangement behind the bar at Trifecta
For a little theater Back Bay

Trifecta

A sleek, comfortable lounge where cocktails tell Boston stories. The care in the glass lives up to the ceremony of its arrival.

Explore Trifecta
Choose your night

What are you in the mood for?

Find the setting that suits the plan, then open a profile for the details.

The full guide

Every Boston profile

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Long Bar & Terrace at Raffles Boston
Hotel restaurant bar Back Bay

Long Bar & Terrace

Raffles Boston

Comfortable green velvet seating and a refreshing Boston Sling give this Raffles room its appeal, but the espresso martini falls short.

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OAK Long Bar + Kitchen at Fairmont Copley Plaza
Hotel restaurant bar Back Bay

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

Fairmont Copley Plaza

An ornate ceiling, a grand room and friendly, fast service give the Fairmont a lively setting for drinks that deliver.

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The Street Bar at The Newbury Boston
Hotel bar Back Bay

The Street Bar

The Newbury Boston

Candlelight, a quiet buzz and excellent hospitality make The Newbury an easy place to settle in for a second cocktail.

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Trifecta at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
Hotel bar Back Bay

Trifecta

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston

A sleek Boston lounge where the welcome is easy and the cocktail theater earns its applause.

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About this guide

Organized around your evening.

Profiles bring together Miles for Martinis reporting and official venue information. Choose by room, atmosphere, and the kind of night you want.

Booking links and planning notes help with the next step. Confirm hours, access, and policies directly with the venue before traveling.

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