Cool speakeasy, it was fun finding it in an alleyway. Super low key date spot with the most…read morecomfortable chairs, excellent craft cocktails, and hype music. Service was great, our waitress was quick and on point. We were able to get a quick drink and catch the commuter rail home. Lost in translation is exactly what the name says. I don't know how those flavors come out from mixing those ingredients. Impossible odds was delicious. I would definitely order this one, but it is small. The oil on the top really sends this one home!

Couldn't figure out where to enter and we wound up being let in from the back/dumpster area (smelly…read moreon a 99° night). Inside is a cute space with interesting decor. Not a fan of string lights in a place where cocktails average $18-$20 but that's just me. My Permission to be Candid was good, but not so good I'd order it again. My partner's Switchblade (subbed out gin with vodka since I'm allergic to Juniper) was also good, but I expected it taste more "green" with the cryo watermelon and absinthe in it. The candy cigarettes we were given after paying the tab were a cute touch. We had fun trying to blow smoke. Overall it's a nice spot to grab a drink. The menu (online only) is not very user friendly - this is coming from a retired UI/UX and web designer. Having to click back and forth to get to each category of drinks is crazy. Especially when the drinks are very unique and have a list of ingredients. A nice coated paper version (like large playing cards?) would be much appreciated.

A hotel's lobby bar should *not* be closed two days a week (Sunday and Monday)…read more While it's nice to look at, the layout is inefficient and confusing and with low furniture, my pet peeve as it's hard to get up from. Also it was closed (full of people) one morning for a private party, thus elimanating a positive perk of staying in nice hotels -- the ability to have a coffee / business meeting in the lobby with a colleague. Amazingly, even while closed it was pretty full on a Sunday night (confusing) because people went to the open bar and carried drinks over until it closed.

Amazing service. We came in during a snowstorm to find out the bar was closing early. The bartender…read morewas generous enough to stay later and make us two cocktails before he left for the night! I got an off-menu cucumber gimlet and my boyfriend got a take on a Moscow mule with aperol and some wintery spices. Both cocktails were delicious and we would absolutely return. Love the ambiance and being able to sit near a fireplace in the winter.

As per usual 10/10 Greeted in door way…read more Clean well stocked bathrooms Welcoming to everyone 80s 90s 2000s knowledgeable stylish Mushroom app and burger were nice treats to add to the awesome studio ghibli themed menu from the BB guide so clever top notch cocktails Cocktails Drinks Music and kikis delivery service on the projector good vibes

I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn

This speakeasy was not too loud, super vibey, and ambient. It is pretty small and intimate, so I…read morethink if you had a party larger than 2 you may have to wait a bit. Even though Google Maps was pretty generous in telling you how to locate it, we still struggled a bit. Hint is to look for the logo! It definitely is out of sight. I got The Moon, which was one of their specials. Later in the evening you can get a special light to read more about your drink which is so cool and immersive :)

Unique speakeasy. Entrance is in an alley behind Krasi restaurant in the Back Bay area. The venue…read moreis downstairs. It's dark and cozy. You can't use flash photography in the bar. Their menu and craft cocktails are unique and a little magical. Drinks were a little pricey, but craft cocktails usually are these days. The mixologist/service was excellent.

Located inside Faccia a Faccia, this is a great speakeasy! Sorry, no spoilers of how to get in!…read more We just wanted a quick nightcap drink, but something fancy, delicious, and unique! Pallino had all of that! I got a really delicious old fashion and my wife got a fun cosmopolitan-like drink. It was pretty loud in there near the bar area, so if you're trying to have a conversation, forget it. But the other areas of the speakeasy aren't as loud. The bar was all that was left late at night so we capitalized on it!

The bar isn't easy to find if you don't know. It's dark, candle lit, small, and quaint. On a…read moreSaturday, the bar is full and it's not quiet. Chitter chatter from the patrons and Spanish music in the background. Clarified margarita tastes just like a house margarita with a salted rim, even though there isn't a salted rim. The after glow is very unique and interesting. It's very herbal, like an amaro with a bite of citrus to calm down the smokiness from the mezcal. I'm in and l would definitely come here just for this drink! The stuffed olives are absolutely mind blowing! They are deep fried with tons of flavor from the sausage. Never had a better stuffed olive. Don't be scared by the anchovy because you cannot taste it.

The sushi here is pretty fantastic. They have good quality fish and add garnishes that complement…read moreeach bite really well. I just wish the uni wasn't $26 a piece! The space is a bit odd. I wish it was not in the basement and a little more spacious, but I know space is hard to come by in downtown Boston. It can get pretty cramped if you go on a popular night. Staff here are lovely! I honestly have a hard time getting bartenders' attention but I was able to flag bartenders down successfully whenever I needed to. I appreciate the care they took!

I've been here a few times and really, really want to support this tiki adjacent bar. They have…read morecool decor, sushi, and a well curated bar. They do fail in the service department. You could be the only two people at the bar and you won't get a smile or stellar service. The drinks are good, but not well balanced. The prices are high, but it's Boston. After reading several other reviews with sentiments like mine, I guess I'm not alone.

Such a fun experience and honestly such a deal for how many drinks and food you get! Definitely…read moreneed reservations, even on a weekday. You have to enter the building with a small fox picture, go down a set of stairs and check in at the counter of said restaurant before they lead you into the back where the speakeasy is. The menu is "set" in that they have a particular cuisine focus for the night and the four food dishes are predetermined as well as the first drink. That being said, you get to order three more drinks from their cocktail menu that range from lighter to more spirit forward, ending with more dessert type cocktails. All the drink flavors were so unique and a fun twist. The food was actually very substantial. Good flavors as well. Our favorite dishes were the lamb cigars (large egg roll shape with eggplant and spices) and the whole branzino. Everything was good though. Service was a very friendly and they were open about the fact that if you didn't like a drink they'd make you another one.

Man I love this place…read more Reservations are a must and it is a little tricky to find. Look for the fox on the outside door and go downstairs. We sat at the bar and Ada was our bartender. She was great! Really enjoyed talking with her and she had great drinks recommendations. The food was delicious and very unique which was refreshing. Its a 2 hour experience with 4 drinks, 3 food courses and a dessert. You definitely wont be hungry after. Highly recommend for a date night.

visited a while ago, and it left a great impression. The restaurant is beautiful, with a spacious…read moreand inviting layout, and the décor creates a perfect atmosphere for a night out. Our waitress was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, which added to the positive experience. While I didn't try the food, the drinks were excellent and a definite highlight. Overall, the restaurant was beautiful and had great ambiance, attentive service, and fantastic drinks. I'd definitely recommend it and look forward to returning.

Chef Valentine Howell's current residency at Wink & Nod is outstanding and worth the visit. All of…read morethe food we had was delicious and bursting with flavor. The griyot was nice and crispy, and the pikliz added just the right amount of spice and brightness. The djon djon fried rice had a lot of textural components to it that made it interesting. The fish was my favorite of the night, perfectly cooked and the broth it was sitting it was very flavorful. The dark, swanky vibes were spot-on - the chairs were super cushioned, the service was fast and attentive, and the drinks! What a great cocktail program, the base of Wink & Nod's excellence. Will definitely be back again for another date night!