I'd been meaning to dine at Alibi and finally made my way over with a friend last night to celebrate his birthday. When I arrived, it took a few minutes to get anyone's attention to come to the host stand, but I had my pick of seats as the restaurant was pretty empty at 6:30 PM on a Monday. I at first picked the "throne" seat (LOL) and we later moved outside to the lounge seating. Let's start with ambience. Alibi has some fun digital art showing everyone from Snoop Dogg to Whitey Bulger--they really play up the "former jail" vibe. Everything inside is bathed in a reddish light that sometimes changes to purple-ish, and to be honest, it makes the red text on the menu really hard to read. I was sort of happy that my friend wanted to sit outside because the indoor lights were doing a number on my eyes. The outdoor seating area is nice, with patio-style seating and ample space. They even have fire pits, although it wasn't quite chilly enough to turn ours on. Our server was friendly and facilitated not only some birthday tiramisu but also birthday shots for us, complete with a live torching of orange slices to add flavor. We love a little show with our drinks! We shared truffle fries (I enjoyed them) as an appetizer, and my friend had the burrata--which comes with a bacalao empanada, so sadly I wasn't able to try that due to my seafood allergy. I did enjoy the Scampo Duck, although the accompanying veggies were a bit too bitter for me. I enjoyed the Palo, a rum-based passionfruit drink. They do have some interesting seasonal flavors in their other cocktails as well. My friend had a caesar salad with salmon, and he cleared the plate, though he did think it was odd that they didn't ask what temperature he wanted the salmon at. The skin on top was a bit crispier than he would've preferred. On the whole, while we weren't blown away by the food, we had a fun time and I appreciated our server's attention to making it a special birthday experience. We checked out the lobby bar after Alibi and had a memorable evening. read more

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The one place where it's acceptable for the Liberty Hotel to smell like wet sock and mold is the Alibi bar, since it really adapts fully to the prison aesthetic. It's a moody, red light interior, and it gives you a sense of danger, as if you were a criminal. However, despite how good the drinks sound, everything is a bit flat and fruit-forward. Didn't really enjoy what I got, and not sure I'd go back, even if I was staying at the hotel. read more

I was excited to go here as my friend had shared the story behind the restaurant. I thought it was a cool concept and couldn't wait to try. It is located inside the Liberty Hotel which used to be a jail back in the day. It was repurposed to be a hotel plus various restaurants including Alibi. The restaurant had a nice entrance, it looked fancy. We had a reservation and when we entered the concierge was not at the stand so we had to wait quite a few minutes before we were seated. We were seated in a table with bunk like chairs as well as a wider chair (with a back) that looked like a throne chair, which I loved. Both my friend and I sat on the throne like chair because neither one of us can do chairs without back support. The bar area was there but far enough that we weren't disturbed by the noise in there as it was busier than the rest of the restaurant. We ordered Calamari Fritto, Duck Fat fries, and we both had the Tuna Steak as a starter. My friend had an espresso martini and I had a drink called Hacienda. The food was delicious. I loved every bite of everything I had never had Tuna Steak, it was definitely 10/10. The drinks were good too. One thing I will say is that the area where we were sitting had red lighting which made it extremely difficult to see the menu. There were parts of the menu that were not legible due to the contrast of the lighting against the menu page. I couldn't tell you what color our drinks or our food were unless I used the flash to see. It was tough to sit there for a prolonged period of time. Once we wrapped up, we went upstairs to walk around a bit. The area was nice and I got to see other sections of the jail. I do love the concept and would go back but would request to sit elsewhere. There is a small parking lot across the street. The bathroom was not the cleanest. read more

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Very fun clubby bar at night! One floor up and the restaurant bar is a little quieter to start the night before you head downstairs. Pros: No cover! Great patio outside Lots of space Cons: DJ won't play song requests Notes: 20% gratuity automatically charged for all purchases at the bar read more

Alibi - Lounges Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time here. Terrible place. Cramped and music was extremely loud and the worst was that the bottle girls were so rude??? They aimed this popping blue powder at me when I was at my table and got blue powder all over me and my new jacket, when I asked if they could pay for the dry cleaning, one of the bigger blonde bottle girls came out from the back room and said it's my fault for being at table service and that my jacket was not worth them dry cleaning then proceeded to walk away. read more

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Service sucks!!! It was a slow Monday night & it took over 20 minutes for us to even be acknowledged by the bartender & we're were sitting right in front of her. Drinks were decent but again sooooo slow. Super cool place with a ton of history being an old jail. Won't come back because how poor the service was. read more

It's always a party at Alibi!! Weekends are so much fun with the live DJ's and great tunes. The place literally turns into a club at night. Service is always so nice, love the people who work here, and the food its the bomb.com. It's actually made at Scampo which is on the next floor right above Alibi. read more

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Awesome old jail converted to a bar/club/lounge downstairs with another bar up the escalator on second floor. Cool hotel and drinks are creative and pretty quick. Dinner was surpassingly decent in the lounge. Tuna tartar, lamb, and pizza all solid. read more

Food is decently good, but Service can do a little more tweaking. But the tuna tartare was great and so was the lamb pizza. The pork skin spaghetti was ok. We sat outside on the patio and they were puddles and at least the cushions were dry. They could've had somebody to mop it up. Also, they were trainees who kept on messing up couple of the orders, but they were very polite. Also, the bar outside had very limited alcohol. Would you believe they did not have a house sangria during summer? Anyway, it was nice was the decor and the old-school lounge singer who sang all my favorite tunes from Frank Sinatra. read more

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Love it here! The service is fantastic, friendly people all around, especially Charlie, David and Mandy. Drinks were beautiful and delicious, food was fabulous too, loved the musician playing inside, not too loud but very enjoyable. We loved the patio outside on a beautiful Boston night. read more

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Fun enough vibe, a little on the smaller end, but the automatic 20% gratuity on the drink tab rubbed me the wrong way. Completely get it for a restaurant but when you're automatically adding an extra 20% in a club atmosphere while not listing this very prominently on the bill it seems a little predatory to me. For that reason I probably won't be back. read more

Bartender was super nice and environment was fun/chill. The martinis were okay, nothing anything crazy. Seems like a fun post work drink spot! read more

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Our waitperson was Alexis who was totally charming! She answered all our questions and gave us prompt and attentive service. We enjoyed the general atmosphere as well as our food (appetizers and drinks were especially good!), but Alexis made the evening for us. We will definitely go back again! read more

Prisoner vibes? Check. Food coming out quickly? Check. Tasty drinks? Check. Delicious food? Check. Our group tried many of the dishes and all of it was so savory and delicious, although on the greasy, oilier, and rich side. But I couldn't stop inhaling the food!! For drinks, I liked the Crime of Passion but it didn't seem very strong. The alibi vibes were funny (including actual mug shots!) but I was surprised to find electric candles tbh for such an upscale place. read more

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Cute vibe, and love both the indoor and outdoor space. The service was fantastic. The drinks were a bit sweet, and the food was just okay - but I definitely appreciated all the gluten free options available and ordered a clam pasta. Definitely a very instagrammable spot but not sure if I'd come back given all the tasty options around. read more

Alibi - Waiting for the fashion show to start! - Lounges Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Bartender asked my friend if she was pregnant and then comped our drinks and said it's his obligation to ask if he sees a "pudge in the stomach" read more

Alibi - The bartender who needs to see pudge - Lounges Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I absolutely loved the alibi patio. From the start, when I went to check in inside I was treated with "welcome to jail" which was cute. The patio was adorable and such a vibe. Our waitress was super nice. My drink was gorgeous and tasty. My naan food was a bit sup bar but the rest made up for it read more

Alibi - Cocktail - Lounges Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Decent place. The food and drinks were in line with other north station/MGH restaurants. The place is inside a hotel so getting inside was a bit of a hassle but the ambiance was cool, almost like a jailhouse. It turned into live music at night which was great. Overall I'd go here again! read more

There's an inside and an outside. Both are beautiful. They were playing some good songs, there were some people no dancing. I had one drink while I was there, and it was wine, so I can't say what mixed drinks are like. But they were very expensive, I got a Red Bull, a wine and a vodka tonic when he came up to 60 bucks. There is a bar inside and outside. The parking is terrible, but they do have a valet. I love that they have a hotel upstairs, and theres a bar up there, too. read more

The snack options are to die for (especially the green beans) if you are looking to pop in to eat, and the ambience at night is great! One of my favorite late night spots, but can sometimes get pretty packed depending on events that might be happening at the hotel or locally. Bar service is always great, even when the bar is packed! read more

It is a fun prison themed bar speakeasy with outside space. The bar is hidden a little so makes it even more exclusive. The food was decent. The sliders were good but the steak and chicken on a stick was dry. The hot dogs had ketchup and mustard on them?! Come on.. it should only be mustard. We had standard bar fare so wasn't blown away. I would come back for a drink. read more

Love Sarah the bartender! Great job at entertaining us during our visit. Made a great drink too.

Hands Down the Best Bar Experience in Boston! If you're looking for the ultimate spot in Boston to unwind, have a good time, and enjoy fantastic food and drinks, Alibi is the place to be--and I have Christopher Donovan to thank for making it unforgettable! I can't speak highly enough of the level of hospitality and service that Christopher provides. He's a true professional who goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels like family. Whether it's his attention to detail, his friendly attitude, or his ability to anticipate exactly what you need, Christopher makes every visit feel special. He doesn't just serve drinks--he creates an experience. I've been bringing my friends, colleagues, and business partners to Alibi for months, and each time, they've been blown away by the atmosphere, the food, and, of course, the service. It's one of those rare places in Boston where you know you're going to have a good time every single time you walk through the door. From top-notch cocktails to mouthwatering dishes, the food and drink selection here is always on point. The ambiance is lively yet relaxed, making it perfect for after-work hangouts, a night out with friends, or even a corporate outing (I've brought several office groups here, and everyone leaves impressed). You can never go wrong at Alibi, and it's Christopher's dedication to his craft that makes it stand out in a city full of great options. If you're looking for a place to go for an incredible time, trust me--head to Alibi and ask for Christopher. His incredible service will have you coming back time and time again. Kudos to him and the whole team for creating a place that I'm proud to recommend to everyone! read more

My boyfriend and I made a reservation here for Valentine's Day and it was such a cute spot! The restaurant was decorated for valentines day with a cute photo wall and red streamers and hearts everywhere. I was a big fan. It's definitely a cute drinks spot - the sangria was delicious I would come back for that drink alone. We didn't get to try the food as it was a pre fix menu but the not a lot of vegetarian options read more

Alibi - Lounges Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Late night drinks and daytime eats!! This is a go to late night spot with great music and enough space to dance on the indoor dance floor or have more of a chill lounge vibe on the patio. The drinks are great and plentiful but typical boston pricey. There usually isn't a cover but there can be a little line due to ID checking. Note the bathrooms are outside of the restaurant past the bouncers. I recently came here for dinner (hence why I removed one star). The drinks were plentiful as always. I grabbed 2 glasses of wine and a "Murder She Wrote" which I highly recommend. It was a "looker" too as several people came by asking what it was. For dinner I had the small portion of bolognese which was meaty and saucy but lacked flavor. One of my friends grabbed the cracklings and hot pepper pasta which she said also lacked flavor, and another friend had the duck which was served charred on the outside and rare on the inside, not the temp she was expecting. Even though the entrees were a dud in our opinion, the apps were great! We had the Bufala Mozzarella with tomatoes, fried green beans and duck fat fries!!! If I were to go for food again, I would stick to the apps and cocktails and stay for the party! read more

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Best bar ever!!!!! Ben is the coolest guy ever! Highly recommend but only if Ben is working cuz he's the read more

Alibi - Lounges Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Loved the atmosphere and story behind Alibi. We originally went to visit liberty tree but they were so booked we shuffled into alibi and had the best time. We ordered the prosciutto pizza as an app and I still think about it to this day. Drinks were great, food was fantastic and our server was so sweet! Highly recommend Alibi for drinks, apps and dinner! read more

We went to Alibi for drinks around 10pm and we had a great time. The place used to be a jail and it has this very unique look. The vibe was really nice and the Dj was great. Would definitely go back! The liberty hotel bar which is in the same building is also beautiful and worth checking out read more

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Cocktails were really well made here. Vibe was decent for a hotel bar. Definitely oner the QR menus but not the restaurant's fault

Come for the drinks and aesthetic. Really cool theme and great selection of drinks. Had a tasty bourbon drink and buddy had a great gin drink. Got the original pizza to snack on and it was okay, only knock on the place read more

Alibi - Prison Break Cocktail - Lounges Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This cool trendy bar was once a jail but has been converted to a hotel, restaurant, and bar. I have been wanting to try the bar for a while after having seen pictures of the cool drinks and themed decor. They have celebrity mug shots on the wall to keep with the prison decor. I went there earlier in the night as we didn't make a reservation and I wanted to get there before it got busier. We were seated right away, it wasn't crowded yet, but after having been there for 30 minutes it was full. For getting there and not many people being there yet, the service was a tad slow. The waiter seemed to be getting more and more stressed as the tables started to fill up. Their drink menu is really exciting, everything looked delicious, and again, they were on brand with the prison theme. I got the spicy inmate and it was delicious. They are a little bit pricier but that is to be expected at a trendy bar in Boston like this. We also decided to get some food and got the calamari, tomato pizza, and caesar salad. Everything was delicious, but WAY over priced for what it was. The salad was extremely small as well, especially for how much it costs. It would be fun to go back when it's warmer outside. They have a really cute patio area. But I will just be getting drinks and no food. read more

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Alibi as of lately has been crushing it. It's always packed but super easy to get the attention of the bartender for a drink and the GM Christopher is amazing when we have a table he's right there if we need anything at all. So far only 10/10 read more

I went here a few saturdays ago and absolutely loved it! fun decorations and really good music! highly recommend for a night out!

The bar is located inside Liberty Hotel where was once a jail, then converted to a hotel, restaurant and bar. (The restaurant -Clink- and Alibi Bar have similar decoration and there is Liberty Bar upstairs in the lobby.) The building itself is very interesting, you can see the old cells etc. The general decoration of Alibi Bar is like a prison and there are celebrity mugshots on the wall. We came here for drinks but the cocktail menu is not that impressive and is pricey. We ordered "Sawney Bean", "The Green Mile" and after "Amelia" -wine-. All were disappointing. Especially cocktails were not tasty. So we decided to go to the upstairs Liberty Bar to end the night. Probably the hotel is one of the best hotels in Boston, looks really clean. And the hotel bar itself is way more better, spacious lobby area with themed decor and the cocktail menu is trendy and delicious. read more

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Come here for the atmosphere - not for the food / drinks! Given the three-star reviews, I was skeptical to come here. But my coworkers insisted it was a great spot. The bar is the old 'Drunk Tank' of the Charles Street Jail - the hotel itself being the old jail. You walk in and you can still see the signs that the space was a jail - a very cool vibe. The cocktails were just meh, though, and food... the same. read more

Was told by a mutual friend place would be a vibe with good music turned out music was good but vibe was off. Security was rude at the end of the night. Couldn't wait for my friend to put her coat on made rude and slick comments for us to leave. We get it place closes at 2 we were on our way out no need to be ignorant. Ghetto mentality needs new workers read more

Came here for drinks and appetizers with a friend. The bar is located inside Liberty Hotel, which used to be a jail. They have kept the cells so the building itself is pretty interesting. We got a couple rounds of drinks with garlic bread. The service is fast and the garlic bread was amazing. It does get a little dark and cramped inside. However the music and vibes are great! Definitely worth checking out - for the building itself and the cool experience! read more

Valet greeting was so professional and kind. Our hostess & waitress were so great. We arrived for our reservation which was made online for Alibi and were seated in the outside courtyard. We spent $40 on parking plus drinks and dinner here. Drinks were average and food was just ok and way overpriced for what you get. We were hoping to also have dessert and another round of drinks we were asked to leave our seating because it was "reserved" although we never saw anyone be seated at these empty areas once we vacated. We felt rushed our evening out was cut short and essentially ruined. As a higher end establishment and having spent a considerable amount of money I would have expected a much better experience. I've had a way better customer experience in dive bars. I won't be coming here again. read more

This place was recommended by the Hotel Concierge and was really disappointed with the food quality and service. The lobster pizza tasted like it came out of the box and furthermore, was room temperature. The late evening trip to the toilet ensued. There are many great places in Boston, this one falls to the absolute bottom. read more

Hit or miss, but it doesn't as much depend on when you go, as much as what you get. I'll provide a TL;DR at the end. I'd like to first ask: where are all the people? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad it wasn't crowded, but if a good bar is relatively dead at 7-ish on a Saturday, well, why? Maybe 7 isn't prime time for crowds, but a couple more people? To drink I ordered an Indecent Exposure. Don't let the color fool you, this drink has kick! Initial flag or very mild and balanced, and the tequila (as far as I've seen it go) isn't too intense. Then the heat gets you. It won't have you begging for water, but it will warm your mouth up nicely. Pretty strong too, I could definitely feel an effect while and especially after it. For food I ordered the Bulgogi Skewers (cooked medium rare) some Tuna Tartare, and the Tiramisu to finish off the meal. Skewers were a miss. With the exception of one piece, that had the melt in your mouth flavor, the rest were incredibly chewy. To the point where the center might as well have been a gum-ball. Chew all day and it's still there. Seasoning wise I would have liked a touch more, but didn't find myself asking for salt, pepper, or A1. Sauces coming with the dish were nice as well, only I do wish those not on the meat were a little more differentiated. The salad that came with it was extremely pleasant. Actually had flavor instead of being a bunch of crunchy but otherwise tasteless lettuce. Tuna Tartare was a sure hit. The same salad makes a reprise, but man oh man that tuna. The consistency was perfect, whatever mix-ins were. Ere added a wonderful dimension of crunch, and the sauce was on point! Not only did it tie everything together, it was in perfect amount too! Side sauce had differentiation this time, which I liked! The tiramisu was a mixed bag, 85 percent good, 15% room for improvement. It wasn't overly sweet, and the dough was very nicely soaked in a sweet alcohol of some kind. In terms of improvement, I found there was too much cream. Having more dough would keep this wonderful dessert more on balance. The location was pretty neat. Large, clean, plenty of room (again, it wasn't super busy), and lots of cozy, inviting spaces for small or large groups! Nice, large outdoor space as well! The service was overall pretty quick. But then there's the question of value/price. Tuna Tartare's price is up there, but good, sushi grade tuna is expensive, and this quality showed, so no issues here. Tiramisu was priced fairly. Skewers were a little towards the expensive side, but if they had that melt in your mouth quality I would not be complaining as much. The drink however was definitely overpriced compared to similar downtown Boston locations. Sure it was a great drink, but those are not a rarity. TL;DR: a clean, spacious inviting bar with hit-or-miss (though generally solid) food, and great but overpriced drinks (think: Vegas level overpriced). This place is large-group friendly, but value and quality wise there are definitely better places around. read more

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