Spy Bar

Name: Spy Bar
Address: 40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA, United States, 02116-6316
Telephone: (617) 982-7798
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (44)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Fancy

Spy Bar is a HiFi listening lounge designed for discerning adults, located at the Revolution Hotel in Boston's South End. With an immersive high-fidelity sound system, curated music, creative cocktails, and elevated small bites, Spy Bar offers an intimate and refined yet relaxed setting perfect for close conversations. Guests can enjoy a unique experience alongside our sister restaurant, Cósmica Mexican Restaurant & Bar, making the Revolution Hotel a destination for thoughtfully crafted food, drinks, and an unparalleled sound experience. Escape to Spy Bar for something truly distinctive.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 982-7798
Website
https://www.spybar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
A destination for culinary connoisseurs, party enthusiasts, and audiophiles alike.From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Spy Bar and our other venues The Beehive & Cosmica, offers semi-private, and private buyouts, set to a vinyl soundtrack featuring sounds from around the world.

Location
40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316
Neighborhood
South End
Cross street
Appleton Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Cocktails Only
Multiple dates available
Join us for cocktails only after 11pm Wed-Thr and after 12am Fri-Sat.
Standing Room Only Bar/Lounge Area
Multiple dates available
Come in and enjoy our STANDING ROOM ONLY Bar/Lounge area experience. This is a place for connection and relaxation—whether you're bonding over a shared love of vinyl, discovering new music, or simply enjoying the harmony of sound and flavor in an atmosphere that feels effortlessly cool. This experience will allow you access to our Standing Room Only bar/lounge area. You may add your name to our waitlist for a potential seating (based on availability).

Honey Trap$17.00
Vodka, Chamomile, Honey, Lemon, Maraschino
Raspberry Kiss$17.00
Gin, Raspberry, Saffron, Earl Grey, CO2
Burn After Sipping$17.00
Rum, Campari, Pineapple, Lime
Wheyfinder$17.00
Mezcal, Empirical Cilantro Spirit, Tomatillo, Lime, Whey
Night Vision$17.00
Tequila, Cold Brew, Horchata Syrup, Amargo de Chile Liqueur
Margarita$17.00
Old Fashioned$17.00
Manhattan$17.00
Negroni$17.00
Martini (Gin or Vodka)$17.00
Whiskey Highball$15.00
Gin & Tonic$15.00
Vodka Soda$15.00

Beer

Dorchester Brewing, Neponset Golden Ale, MA 5.2%$10.00
Negra Modelo 5.3%$9.00
Counter Weight, Headway, IPA 6.5%$11.00
Miller High Life$7.00

Wine

Sparkling Domaine Chandon, Brut Reserve, CA (Split 187 ml)$20.00
Chardonnay 2023 Obsidian, Poseidon Vineyard, Carneros, Napa$20.00
Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Reverdy Forilege, Sancerre, Loire$17.00
Bordeaux Blend 2005 Chateau Chene Vieux, Puisseguin-St Emilion$18.00
Pinot Noir 2022 Justin Girardin Bourgogne, Burgundy$17.00

Bubbly Bottles

2019 Contratto, Millesimato Brut, Alta Langa, Italy$72.00
NV Larmandier-Bernier, Latitude, Extra Brut, Champagne, France$150.00
NV Bollinger, Special Cuvee, Brut, Champagne, France$205.00

Rations

Baby Cucumbers$12.00
Salsa Macha, Seeds, Sesame, Tamari, Lime, Mint
Chips & Salsa Duo$9.00
Guacamole & Chips$15.00
Smoked Jalapeños, Queso Fresco, Pumpkin Seeds
- Salsa Duo$6.00
Burrata$18.00
Tomatillo Honey Salsa, Chili Oil, Poblano Pepper, Gordita
Cauliflower a la Cósmica$15.00
Chipotle Pineapple, Salsa Roja, Pepita Crumble
Smoked Fish Empanadas$16.00
Tomato, Olives, Chihuahua Cheese, Escabeche, Jalapeño Crema
Beef Short Rib Tacos$18.00
Cabbage Slaw, Onions, Salsa Verde
Pork Carnitas Tacos$18.00
Chorizo, Crispy Chicharron, Jalapeño Crema, Pickled Fresnos
Fish Tacos$20.00
Fried or Seared, Pasilla Tartar Sauce, Pickled Cabbage, Cilantro

Late Night Tacos

Street Tacos$7.50
Salsas Roja & Verde, Onions, Cilantro
Beef Short Rib, Chorizo, Carnitas, Cod$1.50

Secret Stash

Artenom Blanco$19.00
Ocho Reposado$18.00
G4 Blanco$20.00
Artenom Añejo$35.00
Alma de Judas Reposado$16.00
Contraluz Cristalino$16.00
Eagle Rare$16.00
Woodford Reserve$18.00
Whistle Pig 10yr Rye$20.00
Macallan$12.00
Ardberg$10.00
The Botanist$15.00
Tanqueray$10.00
Belvedere$14.00
Haku$12.00
Diplomático$15.00
Brugal Extra Añejo Rum$16.00

What 44 people are saying

Spy Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spy Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout drinks like the "wheyfinder" and tasty bites like Short Rib tacos. Renowned for its "great vibe" and "awesome drinks," this retro speakeasy boasts friendly staff and a curated playlist that enhances the experience. Ideal for date nights or a lively evening out.

44 Reviews

T
Thanasis VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Drinks were OK. Service was great. We sat at the perimeter of the bar by the couches. The music there is kinda muted. It’s like siting outside a bar and listening to its music through closed doors. I would expect better acoustics for a listening bar. I bet if you sit at the tables in the middle of the bar the acoustics must be great.
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Meg
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sarah was our server and she was so fantastic!! Totally obsessed with the restaurant and her. Thank you!!!!
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David
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were the first guests seated for the evening, completely empty place, and placed up against the DJ booth. Very poor placement as 10 mins in, the DJ started setting up his equipment for the night. The process was noisy and distracting in a space whose whole purpose is ambience. The DJ caught on this right away and was talking to his partner about how bad he felt for us because it clearly was a huge disruption. For a place where “service” is supposedly meaningful, there was a lot lacking. If you can’t pull it together for the slower times of day, why bother? Cocktails and guacamole were as good as they are upstairs in Cosmica. Might as well go there for the fare and a different speakeasy for ambience and service
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John
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a date night. Very tasty drinks and good service!
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Max VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wheyfinder absolutely rocked. An amazing drink unlike anything I have had before!
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OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I had a reservation for 3 people at 11pm on Friday and no one even came by to offer water or take our orders until 11:30pm and by that point we were putting on our coats to leave. I went to tell the hostess about the disappointing service but she didn’t seem to understand what I was saying and said “that’s okay” to my complaint. It looked like she was having a cocktail at the hostess stand, so I’m glad she was able to enjoy hers!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Music was waaaaaaasy too loud for a lounge environment where people were sitting and talking. We were near a speaker and could not hear each other or the waitress. The waitress was amazing and requested several times the music be turned down and they turned it down for a bit and then it got loud again within a few minutes. She says the DJ does this every night. It was miserable. Everything about the place was great but we had to leave because the music was unbearable.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for drinks and small bites! Get the Short Rib tacos, so good! And I can remember the name of it, so I’ll just call it the Spy Dog, GOOD STUFF.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were great. Glad we had a reservation. Comfy. Service was dynamite.
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Joel VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best new lounge in Boston! Great vibe, awesome drinks, friendly staff and good music.
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FAQs

Spy Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Appleton Street
Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.spybar.com/
Phone number
(617) 982-7798
Private party facilities
A destination for culinary connoisseurs, party enthusiasts, and audiophiles alike.From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Spy Bar and our other venues The Beehive & Cosmica, offers semi-private, and private buyouts, set to a vinyl soundtrack featuring sounds from around the world.

Spy Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Late Night Cocktails Only

Standing Room Only Bar/Lounge Area

Drinks

Honey Trap$17.00

Raspberry Kiss$17.00

Burn After Sipping$17.00

Wheyfinder$17.00

Night Vision$17.00

Margarita$17.00

Old Fashioned$17.00

Manhattan$17.00

Negroni$17.00

Martini (Gin or Vodka)$17.00

Whiskey Highball$15.00

Gin & Tonic$15.00

Vodka Soda$15.00

Beer

Dorchester Brewing, Neponset Golden Ale, MA 5.2%$10.00

Negra Modelo 5.3%$9.00

Counter Weight, Headway, IPA 6.5%$11.00

Miller High Life$7.00

Wine

Sparkling Domaine Chandon, Brut Reserve, CA (Split 187 ml)$20.00

Chardonnay 2023 Obsidian, Poseidon Vineyard, Carneros, Napa$20.00

Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Reverdy Forilege, Sancerre, Loire$17.00

Bordeaux Blend 2005 Chateau Chene Vieux, Puisseguin-St Emilion$18.00

Pinot Noir 2022 Justin Girardin Bourgogne, Burgundy$17.00

Bubbly Bottles

2019 Contratto, Millesimato Brut, Alta Langa, Italy$72.00

NV Larmandier-Bernier, Latitude, Extra Brut, Champagne, France$150.00

NV Bollinger, Special Cuvee, Brut, Champagne, France$205.00

Rations

Baby Cucumbers$12.00

Chips & Salsa Duo$9.00

Guacamole & Chips$15.00

Burrata$18.00

Cauliflower a la Cósmica$15.00

Smoked Fish Empanadas$16.00

Beef Short Rib Tacos$18.00

Pork Carnitas Tacos$18.00

Fish Tacos$20.00

Late Night Tacos

Street Tacos$7.50

Beef Short Rib, Chorizo, Carnitas, Cod$1.50

Secret Stash

Artenom Blanco$19.00

Ocho Reposado$18.00

G4 Blanco$20.00

Artenom Añejo$35.00

Alma de Judas Reposado$16.00

Contraluz Cristalino$16.00

Eagle Rare$16.00

Woodford Reserve$18.00

Whistle Pig 10yr Rye$20.00

Macallan$12.00

Ardberg$10.00

The Botanist$15.00

Tanqueray$10.00

Belvedere$14.00

Haku$12.00

Diplomático$15.00

Brugal Extra Añejo Rum$16.00

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