This is a great entertaining place. Loved the scenery and artwork. i only got to preview the wine and apps. And both were above average. I would love to come back and spend more time on the menu and other parts of Liberty Hotel. It's a great place to throw a party. read more

My friend and I decided to stay here on a trip to Boston for the weekend. The bar came highly recommended; however, when we arrived the Bartender was rude and irritated that we showed up 30 minutes prior to closing. He instructed us that only certain drinks were available because it was close to closing. After making last call, he asked us to leave when there were still people at the bar; we asked him why we had to leave and not the other patrons and he specified that they were his friends and they could stay. For what we paid for this hotel, I find this incredibly unacceptable. I will never stay here again, nor will I ever recommend it to anyone. read more

This place is a joke. I spent almost 2 weeks organizing NYE plans with the event manager Karen Schredni. I asked several questions for table service, including what's definitely included, what's not. She told me verbally and in writing that there would be a limited food menu, full drink menu, and we must arrive at 9P, no reentry. Our $1050 table included party favors (ie cheap paper hats etc ) a charcuterie plate, and $650 drink credit. When we arrived at 9, we were told that they were waiting for inspections to be finished and nobody was to be let in until 10 PM, then when we did sit down, we tried to order food but surprisingly the kitchen was closed at 9:30. We also got sat at the wrong table initially so that was even worse. The waitress didn't really know what was going on so I asked to talk to a manager and showed him the emails and explained the situation and all he could say was OK let me see what I can do I'm so sorry and then never came back again to check on us. Luckily we had purchased tickets to the main part of the hotel so at least we had some sort of experience because sitting in a dark corner of alibi for the night and being lied to was not worth $300/pp. Thanks for ruining our night read more

I finally paid a visit to the new Liberty Hotel last night, on the recently refurbished site of the old Charles Street Jail. Now, in addition to all the luxurious accoutrement of a boutique hotel, it boasts two bars: Clink, in the upper lobby, and Alibi on the first floor. Clink occupies the open area at the top of the lobby escalators, beneath a magnificent 90-foot rotunda (the former indoor exercise facility for the inmates). There is a smallish dining room with a tasting menu, but most of the action is with the bar patrons out front [in the lobby]. The building's architecture is phenomenal to gaze at, but sadly, the bar itself doesn't provide much ambiance. While Clink is very bright (too bright) and spacious, Alibi is very dark and sultry. It maintains elements of the old jail, including original brickwork and cell doors, plus themed updates like celebrity mug shots (Lindsay Lohan, Frank Sinatra, Devine Brown...). It, too, has a full bar, but a limited choice of specialty cocktails and no food. It seems better suited to "date night", with a fair amount of 2-person high-top tables and intimate nooks for enjoying cocktails and conversation. There are several areas for larger groups to congregate, but the floor space is limited, and the tiny little stools clustered around low tables are rather uncomfortable. Alibi does have a large outdoor seating area, however, which will surely be popular in warm weather. Get there early if you plan to go anytime soon - as with any new establishmentn in Boston, it's subject to very long lines by 9:30pm. read more

Needless to say, the atmosphere is amazing here, from the very obvious ex-jailhouse setting to the very wicked cool classy upscale vibe upstairs and the dark and moody downstairs - everything screams class and sophistication. Unfortunately, other than the atmosphere, I didn't really find anything that blew me away. We got lucky w/o a line to get in, w/o a packed house so we couldnt get a place to sit and relax (as lounges should be), but in the end I didn't get lucky enough to be blown away by this place. Drinks $8? Fine. Subtle music? Ok. Hot waitresses and hostesses? Fine by me. But like I said, if you're looking for a place thats a step up in terms of class from the usual spots, maybe an after work drinks spot or a post romantic dinner place, Alibi is the place to go. But if you want to party it up and do everything else you expect on a Fri/Sat night, try a different place for more excitement. read more

This bar has some really stellar points: cool ambiance inside, good strong drinks, and an awesome patio where you can actually sit on sofas and talk to strangers without shouting at the top of your lungs! Two things take what would otherwise be a 4-5 star review down to three, though: the security and the bartenders. The security is downright oppressive. They're not just counting capacity; after a certain hour they cut access to the patio off unless you're staying at the hotel. You can stand in line, but sometimes you end up spending your whole night sitting there. Protip: they use gender-specific cards whose color changes by night. People tend to drop these, so keep your eyes peeled. You should also ask people of the same gender as you on the way out if you can have their card. The bartenders can be infuriating, too. It's pretty clear that they hire women for their looks, which is expected to some degree, but I wind up waiting an infuriatingly long time for my drinks or even to close out. I've noticed bartenders tend to take people from the same spot every time...they don't take note of people around the edges, so you're better crowding around the register. I tried just tipping 20$ per two-person round to see if that incentivized better service, but it just resulted in my drinks being pure gin for the rest of the night. That's certainly a nice bonus, but I probably spend 25% of my time at this bar just waiting for bartenders, and that sucks. Anyways, despite all this, they still have a good thing going, and I suppose you can chalk most of these issues up to excessive popularity. I have better nights here than many places, but I'd avoid Alibi if you're in a cranky mood. read more

A classic pissing contest of wannabe two-percenters, this place in the summertime can get quite crowded. It's cool for its exposed brick but not so much for the bouncers that all think they're Jason Statham. read more

Nice room, comfortable, dark and not too noisy. Bars from the old jail add something for those who've never actually been behind them, I'd imagine, not so much, for those who have. We'd had "dinner" upstairs at Clink and came down to Alibi to get a last drink and talk. Then we ordered a pizza and french fries to fill the gaps left by a 3 course dinner upstairs. Seriously, 3 courses and we were HUNGRY! I'd go back to Alibi, never to Clink. Also, do not valet park...cost us $40.00. read more

Alibi Alibi, what shall I say about you, Alibi. I think their specialty martinis are quite tasty. The crowd is.....interesting. Pretty people, old people, young people, international people, awkward people, sketchy people, and me. I enjoy people watching, so the diverse crowd is entertaining. Minus the sketchy dudes that have hit on me & my girl friends. But I've learned to just turn that into something to laugh about....as long as I stay sober enough to NOT give my number out. The space is tight and it's dangerous trying to navigate the room with a martini in hand, but I've had a lot of fun there. Loved it in the summer when the outside was open. Haven't been there since the cold weather hit, so we'll see.... read more

Great Night in the Slammer! Alibi is a cool spot in the Liberty Hotel. The drinks were strong, service was good, and the pizza was actually pretty delicious. The only down side is that it's pretty small inside, and can be difficult to get a table because almost all of them are reserved for later in the evening. We managed to find one with 2 seats and snag a 3rd. I would not recommend this place for a group larger than 4 unless the outside patio is open or you plan to reserve a table. read more

I had a few cocktails with a group of girlfriends in the outdoor lounge. The good: the Jailbait cocktail is delicious!!! The couches are very cozy. Our waitress was really friendly and shared some hilarious stories with us. The bouncer at the door was really nice and professional (and bonus- was also cute!). The mug shots of celebrities with their crimes and alibis listed were a very witty piece of decor :) The bad: it was pretty dead (maybe because it was a bit chilly and early in the night) so it was good that we weren't looking to socialize outside our group. I was also annoyed that we were charged an automatic gratuity. We were a party of 5 and only parties of 6 or more should be charged gratuity automatically. I'll chalk it up as an honest mistake, but it seemed a bit shady. read more

I like the drinks are really good! the pizza here is good & calamari but not their sauce w/ it as well! The place is expensive but it's better than Pizza Hut! read more

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This is a cool place with a decent wine list and nicely diverse food options. The cocktail options left a bit to be desired, disappointing with the rise of the mixologist. Unfortunately, I have to agree with several other reviewers that the service was poor, which seemed more due to being understaffed than poor training (though providing water should be a given). Worth checking out once, but not a place I'd frequent. read more

I usually go to Alibi on a Fri or Sat night. After 10 pm there is a DJ and it can be loud, however that's expected. The outside patio is very nice especially during the summer. Drinks can be a little pricey but that's expected at hotel bar. Crowd there is mostly late 20s-early 40s, diverse and people seem to enjoy themselves. The food there is ok but nothing special. read more

Came to the alibi expecting a high class experience excerpt when I arrived we were allowed entrance only to be stopped and my lady to be interrogated about how many drinks she's had which was two glasses of rose. Only because she had two glasses of rose had she been denied entry. They kicked us out quickly. I don't recommend this place anyone who is a normal person that likes to have a single drink after a long day of work read more

I have to admit that I love this place - not so much the physical bar (which is rather cool btw) but love the Staff and Guests here. Huge shout out to the 'tender Jess.. enjoy a 'jessy james' - her signature drink. There are many reviews about the decor - so I'll not go into that. I chuckled at the Cougar Kingdom comment - Alibi does have a Very Well put together clientel. Highly recommend visiting when there is a social event scheduled. I typically sit at the bar and interact with the people..... fun time with fun people. read more

This place is fun and always makes for an interesting night, but the review is only 3 stars because of the hostess that was there on NYE. She was just so rude! If it weren't for her the review would be a solid 4. My friend and I paid for a table for the night and printed out the confirmation from ticketleap, which was one page. When we got inside she asked to see both of our tickets, even though we only had that one. She gave us a hard time and asked if we had smartphones to look it up, even though the tickets were sent as PDFs. Then she asked how much we paid for the table and I told her the total... THEN she was like ok what's the name? Which, btw, was on the ticket that she was holding. She then picked up this list of reservations and found my name right there. Would it have been too difficult for her to check the list right off the bat, instead of interrogating us? Ugh, so rude. Thank god our actual server was super friendly and attentive, so I don't think that the hostess' behavior is necessarily characteristic of the service there in general. read more

I'm writing this review based on the two times I went when it was crowded. Definitely a really cool place and I LOVE the architecture here. There space is really nice and definitely a classy place. But there were SO many people here it was hard to order a drink and make my way around the place. Drinks were slightly expensive. Overall I would come here on a weekday when it's not as crowded, especially in the spring or summer when the weather is nice. They open up their outside space which is really nice so just sit and have a drink or two with some friends. I don't really recommend coming here when crowded read more

So bad. This place is trying REALLY hard to be New York, but what the managers/staff don't realize is that the truly good places in NY or anywhere else have good service in addition to having cool decor/vibe. The crowd is full of waspy people with no style.. think corporate dudes in khakis and button downs. I went for a fundraiser here a few weeks ago and I was just shocked, appalled really, at the manager. She was so rude to the person organizing the party. It was really really cold that night- she got into an argument with the organizer (but the party brought like 150 people on a wednesday!) and threw open the doors to the outside and tossed all her stuff outside! I shouldn't have gone back, but I didn't learn my lesson. I went back for a horrible half hour last week. Long line but was empty inside. First clue of a sucky place. The drinks were really expensive and watered down. All the servers had major attitude and just spoiled the place, which actually has a lot of potential. The music was really lame (think 1997) and too quiet to hear, on a bad speaker system. The other reviews are right- there are a lot of old guys who are in the hotel on business trying to pick up younger women. read more

Alibi is a great bar if you've go the $$ to drop. Best Apps and food at any Boston Bar and the best drinks as well. Inside can be on the crowded side but the atmosphere is very high end. The out side is even better if you can get a table or a fire pit your are going to have a very fun time, pinkie out. The biggest problem with Alibi is the prices you will be dropping $20+ per drink easy and their apps might as well be gold plated for the prices you will pay, however they are worth it if you can afford it. Don't be surprised if your turned away at the door for not dressing nice enough it's that kind of bar but they have the best Martinis in town. read more

We went here for drinks on one of the final nights of our trip. We wish we had found it sooner. They have a great outdoor patio and when we went were having a free drink sample of a new tequila. So free drinks never hurts. Overall the staff were quite friendly and the drinks were all well made. We also had the tempura green beans and were amazed by how many you get but also how great they tasted. The crowd here tends to be people in their 20s and 30s so something to keep in mind while visiting. read more

HOLD ON TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. I ordered one drink, requested to close out the tab and left a tip and the receipt in the little booklet. I was at the bar for 1 1/2 hours and it was not crowed. At no point did they even try to find me. When I called to complain, I was told too bad but no compensation nor willingness to uber it to me. I had to drive 1 1/2 hours to get my card for a loser $15 glass of wine. NEVER AGAIN. Not even an apology. read more

Rude management... A server told us we could sit on the patio until 10pm when the VIP bottle service starts ($450 minimum). We decided to sit down at 9pm for one drink. As the server came back with our waters, the manager scurried over to say we should be ready to leave "promptly at 9:45 pm." Alright lady, we get it, we'll go elsewhere. read more

Came here for a networking event on a Tuesday night, I have to say I was really impressed! Got a glass of wine and bite to eat with a friend... great wine list and not too terribly pricey, considering it's Liberty Hotel. We got a couple of skewers (one chicken, one shrimp), a caprese salad, and polenta fries that come with truffle aioli... everything was really yummy! It took me a couple of bites to decide what I thought about the polenta fries...but then I couldn't stop eating them! If you're not into the truffle aioli don't bother, without it, they're kind of bland... but with it... let's just say I'm still thinking about them two days later!! Great setup and lovely outdoor space, although we didn't really hang out there. read more

I attended a early week conference in town and was looking for a late evening casual place to relax and have some cocktails with coworkers. While Boston is a great city with charm, it doesn't have many late evening options on a Tuesday. Locals suggested the Alibi Bar at the Liberty Hotel. So we went. It wasn't packed but was busy with energetic patrons, had a great ambiance, served generous drinks, and last call was at 1:30 (much better than 10 at most places around this city). The fact that it was a real jail at one time with many of the original jail cell bars as a decor was cool. And you can't beat the celebrity mugshots on the walls for a conversation piece with your companions and a ice breaker with stranger patrons googling at them. read more

Great food, drinks and service . Our server, Rufus, was fun and energetic. Great service all around and a great atmosphere!

Really cool spot... great drinks and food. If you are gluten free the past is great! Good service as well. I don't understand how this place has 3 stars. read more

I literally come here twice a week. It's my favorite bar in the Boston area. There is always a great crowd and incredibly fun bartenders mixing up delicious drinks behind the bar. The jail atmosphere encourages some sinful behavior so bring your drinking hat and dancing shoes. Don't know what to order? Have Nico make you up some of his famous shots, their always delicious. Everyone from the doormen to the bartenders make your night out one to remember (hopefully) so go enjoy! read more

Pros: the place itself is really gorgeous, with a great posh atmosphere both indoor and in the outdoor patio of this former prison. very comfy sofas, where you can stay sipping your drink, and watching the people going in and out. The cocktails we had were well done, and we liked them, probably the best we had in Boston. Cons: the (beautiful) waitress was of the the "so-another-drink?No?Voilà-here's-the-bill" kind. In a place like that, you can't tailgate me! A place where I'd come back for sure, in any case, despite of the scaring security. PS we weren't charged of an automatic 20% tip. read more

Great cocktails, awesome vibe Gets a little crowded but that's to be expected for a late Saturday night. Don't come expecting to sit down, tables are reserved for bottle service only. Great for a small group or after dinner drinks ! read more

Kathryn should get some props. I had a great experience with her. She had great recommendations and from that I can say she has great taste. The French 75 was amazing. The tuna tartar and the carbonara. Don't ask...I was hungry. Time took a little longer but the drinks carried over so I was fine. Ask for Kathryn. read more

Cool atmosphere and located inside of an even cooler hotel. The drinks are pricy, though, and not many are especially exciting. It's worth a visit, but it doesn't strike me as likely being anyone's regular haunt. read more

I want to start by saying that I have been to Alibi at least six times before this one and generally I have found it to be a little pretentious but tolerable because their food and their drinks are great. For the most part, all their wait staff are pretty good. Tonight, my friend and I (both female and professional) decided to go there for drinks and dinner. We sat at an outdoors table at 7pm, ordered literally six drinks ,dinner at that spot. At around 8pm, one of the wait staff came and put a reserved sign at our table for 10 pm. Our waitress, who was wonderful, gave us the bill as she was changing shifts. We were expecting to order more drinks. At around 8:30, our drinks still half full another waitress came to tell us that we needed to move. They had basically decided they were going to sell the table we were sitting at for table service, and it was ok to make two women down their drinks and expel them from the table where they had already spent a lot of money so that they can seat someone else at that spot to make more money off of them. The waitress who told us to move was rude, at one point made a comment that resembled,. "Is there going to be a problem here?" They made us drink our drinks like cattle and moved us out of those seats even though there were other empty tables outside which were open until 10pm. They were ok with us getting our non table service selves finding some other table in the house. Their only concern was making sure they were able to ring in the cash from that table. I never seek a manager but as we were alone as two women and seeing how egregious this behavior was, I asked to speak to the manager, who only said, "I'm sorry about that. Not the way it should have been handled." He didnt guide us to another table, or make amends....I dont need you money, Alibi. I make a six figure salary. I have frequented some of the best restaurants in the world. I am saying this because today you placed the few dollars you made off that table over the 15 min you could have waited for two professional women to finish their drink. Shame on you. It's disgusting and you are not worth frequenting. read more

Very cool ambiance at Alibi. I have been here a number of times. I think it's more intimate than the upstairs lobby of the hotel. The crowd is young, hip and happening. It's also a great place to host a birthday. I would recommend hosting it on a Mon-Wed though.... Thursdays and Fridays can get very busy. read more

Another reason why Boston is not the hub of nightlife that it thinks it is. Artificial lines to make it look like there is a party going on while there is nothing inside. Doormen who will make up their own rules & bend them when a buddy shows up is very unnecessary. Rude staff for no absolute reason. I'd rather grab a beer down the street rather than spend a penny in this place. Stay far away!!! I get better service at a dollar store. read more

Ah, I love that the bar is located in the beautiful Liberty Hotel but that's pretty much all I love about it. Been here several times since I live super close to it and it's just a bummer that the drinks here are terrible. I feel like the quality of the drinks have gone downhill. They just mix whatever with the liquor and say hey here's our new cocktail drink! Sometimes the drinks are too watery or too strong. Service here is OK. Last time I went was right after work so it was quite busy and filled with loud douchebags but the waitress actually came to check up on us several times. One star for the service! I still can't grasp the feel of this place. During the week (Mon-Wed) it is pretty quiet and has a classy feel and you can actually go with a date but Thurs-Sat it is filled with obnoxious after work people. I believe it was Thursday night that sometimes they have a DJ and I saw a couple wasted and grinding on each other like nobody's business. It was a disgusting sight. The thing is that Beacon Hill does not have a "lounge" type of bar. So if you are looking for that type of feel, this place is to go but during the weekday. I would recommend staying away from the cocktails and either getting their beer or a specific cocktail that you want made (gin & tonic, Pimms Cup, etc). read more

Totally buzz-worthy. The place is very different then the typical boston scene, has a nice hip vibe with a dash of obscurity minus the arrogance. Great fusion concoctions and nice crowd. Would def come again. read more

I think I'm starting to hate Alibi. Sure, the jail bars are cool but that is pretty much where the cool factor ends. With Alibi you have two options: Option 1: Go on an off night. I don't know what this would be like for a guy but I'm guessing you would spend most of your time trying to hit on the bartender/waitress and then get shot down. Sounds sucky but nothing compared to what you have to go through as a girl. As a girl you can expect to be hit on by a plus 50 yr old man, who might or might not be a baller. You can be sure he will try to buy you a drink but who cares? Not worth the price tag. This such scenario occurred this past Tuesday night. A commercial airline pilot hit on me and my roommate, asked to buy us a drink and we said NO, averted eye contact and kept talking. This was the first round of things we did to get him to go away, any sane person would have left us alone. Now, it might sound cocky of me to talk about this guy obsessively hitting on us...except that this guy was the epitome of creepiness. Old, bald, glasses, ponch, cheap suit and he told my roommate that she looked like she needed to have someone that would 'take care of her'. G.R.O.S.S. Usually I don't mind chatting with an older guy at a bar, they usually provide better conversation. However, older guys have no ability to discern the 'get the fuck away from us' vibe. Which we put up faster than the Starship Enterprise puts up their shields when the Klingons attack. We were only half way done with our drinks but the asshole wouldn't stop touching our legs and back. We asked him not to and he still wouldn't stop. So, I grabbed the waitress, shoved money in her hand and we RAN away...making the critical error of saying that we had to meet someone at Harvard Gardens. We get to HG and breath a sigh of relief...a nice (young) bartender named Rob came over and we told him that we couldn't be happier after getting out of Alibi. We put in our order and got back to our girl talk when, I see my friends eyes get huge and a frightened look take over her face. I turn around and the creepshow followed us! Long story short (well not that short clearly) the guy tried to talk us up again, we moved tables, he followed us again, at which point I gave the 'save us' eyes to the bartender and he came up and made the jerk leave. Thank god. So, if you couldn't tell from that...I wouldn't suggest going to Alibi on an off night. Those creepshows lurk there Sun through Wed for sure. Option 2: Go on a Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Plan to get there early or they will make you wait in a line OUTSIDE. Ew. I don't wear skirts and dresses to go out and then wait outside, especially to get into a bar that is packed and serves 15 dollar martinis. There will be cute guys and girls there to be sure, but they are probably too cool for you. Definitely too cool for me. So I better stick to my usual scene where all the cheap non profit kids hang out. So, if I were you I would SKIP Alibi. Not worth it. But, it might be nice to go on a date...so, if that was the case I might lose my bad attitude. PS...Clink upstairs is almost always WAY less crowded. So give that a shot if you're dying to check out the liberty. read more

The Liberty hotel used to be good but lately the crowd has started slowly degrading in quality and energy. This Friday the place was barely busy with the few people there old grey haired men looking to score. The drinks were watered down. And worse of all - the staff, especially the people at the entrance of Alibi were rude and lacked any social skill. Considering the locale was practically empty, Victor - the bouncer kept yelling at everybody. We were a group of 7 girls and, not only that he was rude, but he physically pushed us out of the way while letting 3 guys in with drinks in their hand and no tickets. One of our friends actually had one of the tickets and he claimed we 'stole it'. Not sure what that means. I used to frequent the Liberty for the fashion Thirsday but I would not recommend going there anymore. Quality has deteriorated. And I am still upset how Victor treated us. read more

Have to give this place five stars now as I am still dating that Norwegian girl mentioned above that I met outside.