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    89 Charles

    4.8 (14 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Erin B.

    Beacon Hill has a new speakeasy and it lived up to the hype! 89 Charles has a classy, elegant aesthetic. It's dark and sleek and sexy and has cocktails and bites to match. Everything was delicious, especially the Caesar, caviar latke bites, and the cookies. The one miss for me was the beef tartare. Drinks were all great but the beefed up stood out to me as the winner. Out waiter was delightful and made for a nice experience.

    Brooke C.

    I loved my experience here! As a matchbox collector I was so pleasantly surprised to see a basket of matchbooks on the host stand! For drinks I tried the titan and the brazilian drink. Both were great but the brazilian one was the best- tasted like candy! The food was fine, nothing crazy. I tried the caesar and burrata but neither were notable. Great ambiance overall tho. The tables are actually very well spaced out for a small restaurant. Loved it!

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    Shawn W.

    I really enjoyed this cool new speakeasy on Charles Street in Boston. Cool entryway with a porthole door (I hope they use a code to get in soon). The vibe is super 1920's with nice lighting. The bar is small (no standing room) but nice to sit and chill. The tables are great for small groups to have small bites and cocktails. I liked the French dip sandwich...just wish it was more shaved steak...but it was tasty with the au jus. Worth making a reservation or come super early to put in your name. The server was right on point, by the way...no overcrowding here. Great vibe and I highly recommend!

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    6 months ago

    We didn't try any of the food - but the drinks were amazing and the staff was also great!

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    Gorgeous bar with delicious drinks. Service was fast and friendly. The bathroom was just as stunning as the bar itself.

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    love the staff, we were from out of town and had a great time visiting with them. We will be back for sure

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    I really enjoyed this cool new speakeasy on Charles Street in Boston.

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