Finally went out to this rooftop after passing it by many times and it was worth it! The rooftop area itself is quite large and was very busy when we went. Drinks are well priced and service was quick and easy. Perfect for a night out with friends! read more

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Stay away. Don't waste your time. I've been in the bar/restaurant industry for 8 years and even own my own business (sick brag I know sorry) so I know the difference between a bad night and a bad operation. This? Absolute trainwreck. Drinks? Fine. Views? Gorgeous. But everything else? Trash. Food came out on cafeteria-style trays, glasses were dirty, and our server looked like she wanted to walk off the roof rather than take care of guests. I get that it's Labor Day weekend and nobody wants to work, but wow, that was baddddddd. We slammed our drinks and got out. For a Marriott charging these insane prices, this level of quality is embarrassing. read more

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Brian the bartender ROCKS. Thanks for the warm welcome, with the warm cider. Cheers! read more

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Great views, music and atmosphere! Enjoyed a drink before dinner but could've stayed all evening read more

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I came here on a Tuesday night and it was surprisingly packed. The crowd was pretty mixed. Some people were coming from work and some were casually coming in. I didn't care for the appearance of the concrete floor, it was really dirty but the views of the Boston harbor were spectacular. I ordered a French 75 and it was just okay, not typically how I like it, plus it was really foamy, not sure what that was about. I think it's a place to come a catch a vibe before a main event or just chill and vibe. read more

Had such a great experience here! The staff was super friendly and attentive, and the vibe of the place was warm and welcoming. The menu has a nice variety, so there's something for everyone. read more

The view from Lookout Rooftop at The Envoy Hotel is absolutely stunning and makes every visit feel special. It is perfect for cocktails, relaxed conversations, and spending unhurried time with friends while soaking in the Boston skyline and harbor lights read more

Conflicted giving it a 4 but the views are amazing. Service is mid but it make sense for a place like this. Everyone's here for the view. Drinks are a little overpriced but definitely worth the hype to at least grab one drink if you're gonna check this bar out. read more

Harry (bartender) was absolutely fantastic. We came for my sisters bachelorette without a reservation and they were so accommodating. So kind and welcoming, highly recommend. read more

I can't recommend the Envoy Rooftop highly enough! The view is absolutely breathtaking. The food and drinks are consistently excellent. It's rare to find a place where the atmosphere is this stunning and the quality doesn't take a backseat, but they've nailed it. Everything I've tried has been thoughtfully prepared and delicious. Now, if you really want to elevate the experience, book one of the Iceboxes or Igloos. They're incredibly cozy and create this intimate, almost magical atmosphere that's perfect for a romantic date or a special celebration. There's something about being tucked away in your own private space with those views that just hits differently. I have to give a special shoutout to the manager - I had the pleasure of chatting with him and 2 of my visits and he's genuinely one of the warmest, most welcoming people you'll meet! read more

We walked in around 4pm, there's a pretty big patio section for walk ins without a reservation so that was nice. Our cocktails were super yummy, I loved my mule with a limoncello twist. Pretty view too watching the boats go in and out of the docks. read more

The view is the only good part about this place. You go up the elevator and a man just stares at you and doesn't even ask for your id until you realize. The hostess was on FaceTime and also said nothing to us. We proceeded inside and stood in line at the bar. Two people walked up to the bar while we stood in line and were helped before us. So much potential here but terrible service and overpriced small drinks. read more

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This place shouldn't be popular yet it is probably because of its location and the view. Service is awful. read more

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Waited in line for 10 minutes. Despite them closing at 11:30, they started telling people at 10:35 that if they don't check our ID by 10:40, they wouldn't let us in. I thought this would mean that they would look at people's IDs quickly, but instead the bouncer (he said his name is Julian) spent the rest of the time flirting with girls coming in before closing the line in front of us. Waste of time. read more

The staff is very nice and polite. The view is incredible, you have a panoramic view of Boston and it feels very upscale. The drinks were a bit of a contradiction. Not super tasty, presentation was underwhelming, and I was really surprised how can a $20 dollar drink came in a plastic cup. I can't comprehend. The Call Your Mum cocktail was not super delicious, as the ingredients might suggest, and the citric acid was too much, my lips got a little burned from it. For a rooftop bar of that caliber, I just expected things to be more consistent with the upscale vibe. read more

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Such a fun place if you're looking for a night out with friends with views of the city and no cover charge! I feel like this place is more for getting drinks and chatting with friends enjoying the overall ambiance together which makes it a lot more chill but still fun! It's part of a hotel so make sure you go through the lobby first and then up the elevators! Would recommend checking it out! read more

I wanted to bring my friend to a special place for dinner for her birthday, and I had always wnted to try this place, it looks so nice when you see it from the ground and you can tell it has great views! I was shocked that I had to pay 75$ just to reserve a table. This was non-refundable and did not count towards the price of food. Then I saw that the food was pretty inexpensive, so I thought maybe it was to make up for the cost of the reservation. It didn't make sense to me though because the difficulty and cost of the reservation made me think it must be very elegant, but the menu seemed like simple bar food Now that I have been there, I get it! It is actually a very trendy bar where lots of young people hang out. Most of them are standing in the bar area, but you can basically rent a table/seating area for two hours (prices vary by the size) and drink and get some snacks if you want. The 75$ and strict time table must be so people don't just sit there and take up the seats all night drinking. They also have a policy that they take the card you are going to use to pay and keep it until you leave, to make sure you actually pay. I am sure there is good reason for this but it did make me LOL! So not what I expected. Still, it was fun seeing where the young people go for fun and feeling hip for a few hours. The food was simple but good, and our waitress was very nice. I wouldn't come back for dinner because it cost too much between the reservation and the parking. Plus, it is not really a place that is focused on the food, it's more of a bar with a fantastic view, read more

Envoy is cool hotel. I've had the opportunity to stay there and the rooms are trendy and comfortable. Good restaurant in the hotel as well. This review is just for the rooftop though. Been up there a few times. Weekend nights - the place is an bad, packed, outdoor night club with no dance floor. Weekend days - still crowded but not shoulder to shoulder at least, and a mixed crowd of ages and such. The view is nice - nicer at night. The Boston skyline has a few spots that are recognizable and this is one of them. You can see 180 degrees down the water from Aquarium to the Intercontinental hotel. The drinks are expensive and they aren't using top shelf liquor. My margarita tasted like college dive bar tequila and not much else. $20. There is seating but you can't get there unless you agree to a $50 minimum. Steep. Otherwise the open area is standing only with some bar height tables and bench tables against the railing to at least put a drink down. This could be a really great spot. With a little attention to things - I think guests might stick around for two or three drinks. As it is - no seats, cheap liquor for a high price, LOUD music - it was one and done for us. Unless we have visitors from out of town who want to go - not sure I'll be back. read more

Food is nice. There is not a lot of variety to choose from since I went for brunch, but the foods taste great. Staff are fantastic. It's a nice igloo looking out to the port, giving it a very nice view for a beautiful date, especially at night! Will be back at night for a different feeling! read more

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If I could give 0 stars I would. Horriblely rude manager. Bouncer told us to sit wherever and suggested around the corner towards the fire. A group was getting up and told us to take their seat- they had already paid. Once we sat, a short man came up, around 5'3, and told us we had no etiquette for sitting without asking at a table with other drinks on there. He then said we're rude and started lecturing us for our table choice. We offered to move, he then said "no, i just wanted to let you know you were in the wrong." Then a blonde short server came up and was very passive aggressive. We had already closed out at the bar and had said we didn't need drinks. They made the whole experience extremely hostile, and they kept hovering after waiting for us to leave. Horrible manager and waitress. read more

My friend and I went last night. The bartender looked at our licenses for a while and eventually said he wouldn't serve us. We are both 22. We went back out to have them scanned to prove they were real IDs. We were then told they didn't actually have a scanner. The manager then came out and stared at them, bending them and examining them from every angle. this went on for atleast 10 minutes. Despite our efforts to prove they were real, we were turned away because "something about them is off." The licenses are from CT because we just moved here, and she even pulled up pictures of CT licenses to compare to. If you are from anywhere other than Mass, they may turn you away. Incredibly frustrating experience, they were rude and completely certain we had fake IDs despite our explanations and back-up proof. I'm never going back. read more

Ranked one of the top five rooftop bars in the city of Boston. Pricey, but well worth the view! I came here for an event, and the view was stunning. There are several areas in the bar. One side has the harbor view and the other side has the view of the city. The bar has a huge variety of cocktails, and wines. We also got a lot of appetizers to share. The food was pretty good. Service was nice. Great place to spend some time at night. read more

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Amazing place! Service was great as well! The views are stunning day and night definitely would come back here with friends.

I've been wanting to come here when I got back into town... reservations fly fast. Easy to gain access through the Envoy Hotel Lobby- which is GORG but busy. This rooftop has ambience.... Good Music and Good drinks . Bartenders were friendly and fast Standing area has some tables and warming lamps There are areas to sit but you need reservations and it seems full. View of the city is great ... I went right before sunset. I saw pictures there at night and it's stunning as well. Great to come for a cocktail or two Watermelon frose is pretty , tasty and makes you a lil tipsy :) Would come back here again for sure! read more

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I made a reservation for our anniversary, thinking about rooftop would be romantic. It is not. The rooftop was crowded beyond capacity with co-eds and the food was so so underwhelming. Drinks in plastic, plastic utensils (possibly mandatory being on a rooftop). The music was more fit for a club than a place that overlooks the harbor. We will not be returning. read more

I spent all day calling to check if they could still respect my reservation for my bachelorette party. I called 6 times including the hotel itself with no answers, they didn't respond to emails or messages through Open Table. They cancelled two hours before my event of 18 people and had no suggestions for other places. My family flew across the country and cannot easily reschedule our event to another day. Really would've appreciated a call earlier in the day.... read more

Ah yes, The Envoy: where the bouncers treat you like you're trying to sneak into Fort Knox, the hostess puts you in time out like you're five, and the drinks taste like someone Googled 'cocktail recipe' and gave up halfway through. Bright blinding lights at the table made me feel like I was under interrogation, not enjoying a night out. Bonus points for upcharging my friend for Grey Goose she never asked for. If misery had a rooftop, it would look like this. read more

Most of the reviews are accurate. Went on a Saturday mid-afternoon and thankfully we had reservations. Immediately after the elevator doors open, it is loud like a club. We had to walk thru a crowd which looked as though it was more than 1 bachelorette party group, standing around, drinking and talking. You have no idea where the reserved seats are until you use your shoulder quite often to get thru the large crowd. Then the Heaven opens up and you breathe a sigh of relief you do not have to stand in that area the whole time. I would suggest eating a large meal before arriving. (Kings bowling is right next door). One of the bite sized offerings on the menu was a very small charcuterie bowl with cheese and ham for $20. Food was served prior to COVID, but it was not during May 2023. Peanuts and olives are available also. On a gorgeous day, the view helps!! Suggest reserving a table and splitting the minimum. (i.e. 3 drinks per person for a group of 4 will take care of a small group mid-afternoon reservation. read more

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5/5 for the views! The views are amazing!!! We got there around 9:45p after dinner drinks kind of night. Split of the moment before we got back to our hotel. We got in the elevator and it took us up. But! Once the doors opened.. .felt like we were in a club. Music was bumpin! Everyone was everywhere. Crowded! What 6 feet distancing? And since it was an outdoor atmosphere. No masks required. I would recommend making a reservation for the dinning area if you don't like the crowds. Parking garage and street parking available only read more

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My drink (I ordered a Hugo spritz) was tasty but it's crazy to me how many empty couches they had but we weren't allowed to even stand in that area if we didn't pay for them. Mind you not one person was in that section. I would suggest you at least offer a few tables with chairs for free. If I'm paying for a $20 cocktail after walking around the city all day, the least you can do is offer a place to sit for free. read more

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The best thing about Lookout is the atmosphere, killer views of the harbor and a laidback clubby vibe. Service is good too. Our wait service was split amongst many women so that we were never ignored. The drinks themselves were fine. I had a mix of gin and white wine that tasted a bit weak and did not have a pronounced flavor. (Weaker cocktails are A-OK in my book though). I believe you can reserve tables here but we did not need to and did not try. If you are in the area, or staying at the Envoy hotel, I think Lookout is a good choice when the weather permits you to be outdoors. Definitely at least come by if you are new to Boston and want to literally see the city. read more

Despite the mixed reviews- my friends and I really enjoyed our time at Lookout! We went on a Sunday night ~6pm & it was busy. It is what we expected as far as service- we ordered our drinks at the bar and the couches were first-come-first-serve. We got lucky and snagged an open one (which drastically impacted our experience and how long we stayed). The views were great, the drinks are good (Prosecco was $12 & cocktails $17-20) & if you're looking for a good view with no need to have a reservation, then this is the spot. It checked all of our boxes read more

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overpriced drinks for a mediocre view I was really excited to come here, being in seaport and highly talked about. but it was a true let down. My drink was $20 and small, just to look at an old bridge with trash on it read more

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This was not the rating I thought I would be giving here. I have had this place on my list of things to do for a while now. I wanted to do the whole igloo thing. So on the site, you click the book and it sends you to open table to book. Upon arriving there they notified me that the igloo is $200+ dollars so all I did was reserve a regular table. Which actually ended up seemingly better than the igloos. So I am not sure what's included with the igloo but it didn't seem like much fun. Hard to see the view and that's the best thing there and what earned this review it's 2 stars. Otherwise, 1 would be it. So we sat a while before getting seen. The waitress wasn't writing anything down which would be great if she didn't keep forgetting things. I had the bacon sandwich thing they have on the brunch menu with a bag of regular chips. $13. Also got a sausage flatbread for $16 it was so small. The French toast tasted like it was unfrozen and drowned in syrup. I had a friend order the Salmon sandwich he wasn't aware the salmon was raw we asked if they could just cook it and the request was shut down so he had to order a whole other thing. He went for the French toast he was disappointed about. I was really expecting better. I wanted to ask for permission to get behind the kitchen to cook myself. I can only compare it to cafeteria food. 12$ shots, $4 ginger ale. It wasn't even 8 ounces. The corona is a can not a bottle. Cans are even sold less than bottles at the store. Wild stuff. The ambiance is nice. It is so beautiful up there. The decoration, the look. It's clean, they have all these heaters inside and out. There is no parking and the garage is $40. They do not validate parking. It was a hefty day out without the reward. There is one more thing that was really weird and drove me crazy. We all like a little "SmashMouth" but no one wants to hear song after song of them. Why, do you ask? Well for one it's 2021 half the people in there weren't even born when those songs were popular. read more

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Met up with a few friends on a Saturday night. We ordered a variety of drinks and all of them are not very great. Especially given how long you have to wait to place an order for the drinks. There is a fair amount of tables spread out where you're able to stand and chat with friends. It is in a great spot of Boston so will probably come back again if in the area. read more

I gave it 4 stars because of the location. - This came up for "Older crowd" in Boston. I can assure you, after being there several times, its very very young(21-25yrs) - about 80% of the people. Getting a drink is exactly what you expect with this crowd. Not easy especially on nice days. People working seemed to be pleasant and hustling though! read more

Not sure why anyone would willingly go here. The drinks start at $20 and they're all made with premixed mixers. They're awful; poor quality, bad taste, and way too expensive. The staff are insanely rude as well. Apparently you need a reservation at overpriced lounge seats just to STAND near the railing. The only other place to stand is near the bar in the middle of the rooftop, no seat, no standup tables, no railing to even hang near, and zero view to enjoy. What's the point of going to a rooftop when all you can look at are the elevators, the sides of a building, and the bartender? Absolutely ridiculous amount of needless pretentiousness at this place. I was warned by some locals it wouldn't be worth my time it money and they were right. I'll never go back! read more

Went here for drinks and it was nice! The view is great and the drinks were delicious and strong. Highly recommend this spot. There was a line to get in but it did move fast. read more

Excellent views, service and food! Big shout out to Michael! He got my party reservations and went above and beyond service! It gets busy so make sure to make a reservation!! read more

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The lookout rooftop is atop the Envoy hotel in seaport. It's a cool spot that looks like it has a great view. Since we were staying at the Envoy we decided to go up to the roof to take a look. That lasted about 2 min. It's definitely a younger set, the music was so loud that I could hear myself think. Don't get me wrong, I love loud music, but metal rather than the god awful stuff that was playing lol. Additionally it's not really possible to get a view as you need to reserve a 'VIP' table/couch/box to get to the edge of the building. These run on a sliding scale and start at a $50 drink minimum for 2 hours and go up to $2000 depending on the time of day. There's a $25 - $50 non refundable reservation fee as well that does not count towards the minimum. Food does not count towards the minimum either. 2 drinks here will run you ~$50 with tip. Not for me read more