How is Alibi Bar and Lounge restaurant rated?

Name: Alibi Bar and Lounge
Address: 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02114
Telephone: (857) 241-1144
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

Alibi Bar and Lounge

4.2

77 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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Located in the old Charles Street Jail, transformed into the luxurious Liberty Hotel, Alibi Bar & Lounge is located on the 1st floor and is a Beacon Hill hot spot. Original bluestone floors, brick cell walls, plush couches, and dim lighting, set the scene for mingling amongst cheeky images of celebrities and their "alibis." In the summer months, Alibi offers a rare off-street outdoor patio turned garden getaway, perfect for enjoying seasonally inspired cocktails and bites.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Italian, American
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Nightly Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(857) 241-1144
Website
http://www.alibiboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please Contact our Events Coordinator Karen Schredni for any inquiries on private events. Kschredni@lyonsgroup.com

Location
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Cambridge Street
Parking details
Valet Parking Available through the Liberty Hotel
Public transit
The Charles MGH stop on the Red line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.6Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

75 Reviews

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SKelly
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
It was not very busy but slow with only one server but we were not in any rush so fine for us 😊
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Jaye
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience for my husband's birthday. The server and the manager were amazing, the food and drinks were top tier, would def be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a fun spot for a casual date night !!! Duck fat fries, pastas, and calamari all excellent. Strong drinks. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here and it was a cool place! Went after the kitchen closed just for drinks so didn’t get to try any food. Our first round of drinks was delicious, I had the Shot Caller. Our second round of drinks was not as good. Planning on going back again!
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Susan
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amanda was great when I called and had our birthday celebration set up for us on arrival. Kat was our server and she was nothing short of stellar! Thank you, Alibi! We had a blast!
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JULIANAP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Were never serviced after sitting 30 min in the table.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall2food2service3ambience5
For the price of the food and the location it was really disappointing. Being so close to Little Italy, I expected the Italian food to be good. It just wasn’t. The pasta was watery and didn’t have much flavor. The lamb pizza tasted like burger meat. Truly disappointing. The best part was the cool location and the garlic bread.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks, service and outdoor area!
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KelseyO
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2021
overall4food3service3ambience4
Cool spot for drinks and some light food. The mood changes into a more "club feel" starting at 10p too.
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MiaG
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great spot to eat, absolutely loved the outdoor area.
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Kmac
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
Took about 15 minutes for someone to take our drink order, even though the waitress came by constantly.
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MC
MCEA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best drinks ever!! Creative cocktails with awesome flavor!
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QueenBee
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot to grab dinner if you want to stay for when it turns into a club. Food ordered was excellent but menu is limited. Would definitely go again
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maureenf
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night! Our server was so attentive! Will definitely be back.
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MelissaM
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was wonderful and the food was fabulous
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Ronh
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, fast service, waitress was friendly and accommodating.
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ChantelD
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience5
The food was great overall. There were some issues in the kitchen so minor things were missing from our order and service was slow. It took quite a bit of time to get drinks, straws and dessert. This was due to kitchen issues as the waitress told us. Music was on repeat until the DJ started and then the music was great!!! Great playlist, guests were dancing and vibing out.
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PriyankaS
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved the outdoor seating ambience. Beautiful place. Great service.
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diner
Greater Boston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience5
Alibi was great as usual, can't wait for the COVID restrictions to end when it will really rock. One thing, though: before the DJ showed up the music selection was strange...
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Tyler
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience3
Servers were rude, food was cold, calamari was not fresh. Find a locally owned place instead - they’d appreciate your business unlike Alibi.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2021
overall5food2service5ambience5
Went with a group of friends for my birthday and had an amazing time, bouncer is awesome and the drinks are great but pricey.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding drinks and cool atmosphere!
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SusanE
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2021
overall3food5service2ambience3
We were there for a retirement party. Although the food was excellent, we had to track down a server, even when we were almost the only party there. We had to go inside to get silverware, put in orders, get plates for the food etc. It was frustrating and I would never go back for an event again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good food, relaxed atmosphere
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JulieC
Oklahoma City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place to meet friends,talk,drink,eat and catch up! Outstanding service!
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Sammie
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst dining experience I’ve ever had in Boston. Awful food, semi rude staff, over priced.
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CassandraC
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2021
overall2food3service1ambience5
The service was honestly atrocious, it took 30 minutes for each dish to come out and the waitress only stopped at our table when we sat and once to get our meal order (never asked if we wanted drink refills or how the food was). When we got our meals we asked for silverware as there was none at the table but no one brought it to the point where another table we were seated near gave us their extras. The food was also subpar (got the duck fat fries, bolognese, and arugula salad)-- definitely not worth it.
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Boston02
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2021
overall2food5service1ambience4
The food and drinks here are great. Very creative and varied choices. I loved the decor and layout as well. However, the service was terrible for a Saturday evening on the patio. I think our order was lost because we didn't receive any drinks for 45 minutes and they only brought out 2 of the dishes when we ordered 3. To compensate, they gave us a pizza on the house ... 1.5 hours later. Unsure if I would come back here.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Made a reservation for outside when I arrived they put my friends and I in a corner inside so far away from any action of the restaurant or ambiance. It was so sad we were excited to check this place out. We were clearly forgotten about and felt like we were eating in a dungeon by the location they sat us in when we clearly made a reservation for outside. They say when you get there that they technically don’t have outside reservations but they should make that more clear when people are driving all the way there and expecting that.
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JayRiv
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2018
overall2food3service1ambience4
I honestly never go on an white a bad review but given the email came my way for a review, I felt it was appropriate. Host/Hostess was hard to locate. The server arrived right away but it was ALL DOWNHILL from there. We had to chase her down for silverware, plates, and water. My guest who I invited here was thoroughly disappointed and told me so. Visit was Wednesday, 5/23/2018
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience5
First night was the best fish n chips I ever had. Cooked to perfection, great seasoning so I brought all the colleagues to enjoy. Unfortunately, they are not part of open table so no reservation even though I made it open table. But they fit us in. They cut down the menu on a Saturday night, just FYI. I wanted more Fish n chips, but Saturday nights flavor was gone and the fish was mushy, and fries bland and soggy. But we all still had a great time in a great environment. Festive place.
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MeghanS
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2018
overall2food3service1ambience5
Only pizza and pasta were offered, which was okay since a salmon entree would have cost almost $40 (unnecessarily high). The waitress was nice, but extremely inattentive, especially considering it was not that crowded. I would not return.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife of two days had your establishment on her must see list....First off all of my reservation requests were met. Secondly, as a chef the tuna tar tar was the best I have ever had. The pairing of the ginger and wasabi are on par, but the dish was taken to a whole new level with the horseradish vinaigrette, and fresh cilantro. Well done Chef!!!! Third, and what I think most people go there for are the cocktails!!! The signature cocktails, just like the old time jail theme, are given re-birth with their amazing bar and serving staff!!! Katherine our server was amazing. Not only did she recommend a few other great stops on our Boston trip, she gave us a few inside tips to make our trip even better as well. We were well pleased on Our first stop of our honeymoon. Excellent job Alibi family.
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CaterinaM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall2food2service3ambience4
I booked through website, and when asking for the OK to bring a cake, they didn't even answer me. I had to alert the staff that I was running late: I tried to call for an hour to the number displayed in the website/ contact phone, and nobody ever answered. I sent another mail, and of course nobody answer. Bill payment: the bill was including a "mandatory" tip of more than 20%, but the receipt was askign for an additional tip.. What? the tip of the tip?
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YYC123
Calgary
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and cocktails were great. Service was awesome as well. I’d for sure go back
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Adchck
Greater Boston
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
what is with the plastic plates? everything about this place was great, but plastic plates, really?? i would definitely go back...
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MariaL
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Great waitress and really good drinks. A little expensive but worth the experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience5
Good, casual, fun place. I hadn't been to Alibi in years, but it was just as I remembered.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2017
overall3food1service3ambience3
All the appetizers were just terrible ,
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall2food2service4ambience2
Reservation was not honored had to sit outside
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Alibi Bar and Lounge is rated 4.2 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

Additional information

Cross street
Cambridge Street
Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Nightly Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking Available through the Liberty Hotel
Public transit
The Charles MGH stop on the Red line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alibiboston.com/
Phone number
(857) 241-1144
Private party facilities
Please Contact our Events Coordinator Karen Schredni for any inquiries on private events. Kschredni@lyonsgroup.com

Alibi Bar and Lounge

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Alibi Bar and Lounge restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information