Copley Square in Boston is a vibrant, energetic area of the city. Popular attractions such as the Prudential and John Hancock towers, the shops and boutiques of nearby Newbury Street and the handful of upscale hotels draw thousands of visitors to the area each day. The bars of the neighborhood are among the finest in the entire city, some of which have been recognized as fan favorites by readers of local publications. Each bar offers a unique experience and house signature cocktails.
The Oak Bar, located in the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel has received impressive accolades such as "Best Hotel Bar" by readers of Boston Magazine and "Best Martini Menu" by the Improper Bostonian Magazine. The decor of the bar is in the theme of an old fashioned British officer's club. Visitors to the bar may order from the full menu of the adjoining Oak Room restaurant. The Oak Bar features live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday evenings beginning at 8:15. The bar opens at 11 a.m. daily. The Oak Bar evening dress code prohibits shorts, hats, tank tops and sandals. Reservations are not accepted.
Oak Bar
138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-267-5300
theoakroom.com
City Bar is located in the Lenox Hotel, one of downtown Boston's premier luxury hotels. The drink menu consists of quirky martinis such as the Willy Wonka, a chocolate liqueur concoction and the bar's signature martini called the City Bar-Metro (Absolut Kurant, Lillet Blanc, Chambord and lime juice). Other popular drinks include a collection of classic and contemporary cocktails, champagne infused beverages and a wide selection of beer and wine. Patrons of City Bar have access to the full menu selections from City Table, their sister restaurant also located in the Lenox Hotel. City Bar is available for private parties such as birthdays, anniversaries or a variety of other special occasions.
City Bar
61 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-933-4800
citybarboston.com
The lounge at Top of the Hub Restaurant & Skywalk sits 52 stories above the city atop the Prudential tower in downtown Boston.The lounge offers a bird's eye view of the city, Boston Harbor and many landmarks for miles around. The lounge features several regularly-appearing jazz trios and is open until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The lounge menu consists of lighter-fare entrees and appetizers in addition to signature and luxury cocktails, beers and a vast selection of wines.
Top of the Hub Restaurant & Skywalk
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199
617-536-1775
topofthehub.net
