A lounge that has no cover, plenty of non-reservation-needed seating (including tables), waiter service AT the table, and delicious $12 drinks? Sold! Yes, $12 is more than the usual pocket change, but keep in mind that (A) there's no cover, (B) you're in Boston, (C) you get a private table FO FREE, and (D) you don't even have to move your ass out of that seat to keep the drinks coming. Seriously, what more can you ask for?? read more

I thought I already reviewed this place. Is Yelp losing my reviews? I met up with some friends midweek so there was no line - there usually is a LONG ONE on weekends. I love the prison layout and some of the original materials used when this place was actually a prison. You gotta also love the mugshots of the celebs that have disapponted their parents (e.g. Paris, Lindsay etc.). The drinks are decent but pricey. The bartenders have a bit of an attitude for what reason, I have no idea. The place is dark and gets cramped. There are much better bars in Boston to go than here. read more

Alibi is one of the popular bars in the liberty hotel. It's a hot spot for young professionals, especially doctors as it is right next to MGH. Though it is dressier, it is very common to see people in scrubs. I frequent quite often and especially love the summertime with the outdoor space. The cocktails are really good, and as almost everything with this hotel, they are themed with the jail in mind. The jailbait is one of my favorite drinks. It tastes amazing and is not too sweet. You can get appetizers like duck fat fries or small pizzas. They are great as the food comes from scampo, the restaurant next door. Service has always been great. Brittany is our favorite server. It's a sexy bar/lounge decorated with celebrity mug shots and boasting quite a bit of the original jail structure. Enjoy! read more

Overall a decent enough place. Very mixed crowd - late 20s to late 30's in the main. Still a few teething pains I think - no draft beer, a lot of staff out collecting empties but not that many actually behind the bar (although the bartender I had didn't mess about). I think this will be a good bar once the newness thing passes and it finds its niche. The one thing I really disliked is the design; because of how they've retained a lot of the original decor, the actual bar section is separated from the rest by a wall. This means it can get very crowded if you're trying to get a drink. At one point there was a tense scene behind me cos a big sweaty drunk guy (yes, that guy) kept lurching into people - the confined space meant everyone was feeling the pain. Other than that though, it was alright. I wouldn't rush back, but I wouldn't protest either read more

I did not experience the level of pretentiousness mentioned in some of the other reviews; however, I went on a Thursday night and the place wasn't very packed. So my 2 stars come from the quality of the service and the quality of the drinks. As the place wasn't very packed and the bartenders were not very busy, I decided to order an Old Fashioned. The drink was well below average - way to much sugar and way to much of whatever they used for their orange flavor, I don't think it was actual oranges. I could still somewhat taste the whiskey though, so I had no problem sticking with the drink. However, my disapproval of the drink quality was solidified when I tasted my girlfriends, Sangria. It tasted more like flat, welch's grapefruit juice that had warheads dissolved in it. It was so tart, I made the universal sour face! On top of the drinks not being very good. The two bartenders were pretty bad. They did not engage with any customers unless they were explicitly called for and they spent most of the 30 minutes we were there with their backs toward us, facing the cash register, playing on their cell phones. The drinks and the service were bad but at least it was only $15 a drink 8-| read more

This is a great spot to have cocktails. I have never eaten at Alibi, so I cannot comment on their food. I absolutely love the ambiance of this place, modeled after a jail cell. They also have several comfy couches to lounge on. I went last night with a few friends and tried the jailbait cocktail first. I do not recommend as it tasted like I was drinking lemonade after I just brushed my teeth. I sent that cocktail back and had a couple of the single white females. Now that is a delicious cocktail! FYI - I would recommend going on a weeknight as I have tried going on a Saturday and there was absolutely no space to have a drink read more

FINALLY I made it to Liberty last night. I think I need to see a room there, first of all. The place is gorgeous, and I love the vaulted ceiling and chandeliers in the upstairs lobby and how much brick they preserved. My kind of space! I popped into Clink just to check it out, and while it looks pretty cool, Alibi definitely drew me in. LOVE the ambiance, the exposed brick, the mugshots everywhere, the cell bars and little nooks and crannies, ... They have Guiness and Blue Moon on tap which is always a plus, and while their cocktail menu seemed small, I ordered a pomegranate martini (not on the menu) and it was delish. We were starving and asked if there was a bar food menu or even snacks, but per the waitress, Alibi was the holding cell for the drunks, and while it used to serve to sober people up a bit, now they just want to liquor us up! Without a doubt I will make many more visits to Alibi. Big fan! read more

Love love alibi. Awesome place, awesome decor, ridiculously awesome patio. But the last time I was there it was the final stop of the night for my group. We got there at midnight and already they had closed down entry. Even though people were constantly flooding out of the place. "Hey can we get in? I just saw about 20 people leave..." "Sorry, we're not that kind of place" What kind of place are you? We were forced to get a shitty drink at the shitty lobby bar Clink and we all left pissed off. It's a shame, because Alibi could have gotten 2 more hours worth of drinks out of us. Feh. I'll be back. Earlier in the night next time... read more

I loved Alibi. We were able to get a table by the DJ and just chill out all night. And by chill out, I mean dance while attempting to still look as classy as possible. It's a nice option if you don't want to go to a Boylston type bar, but you don't want to go to a club-ish place either. The music is good, drinks are good - and in the summer you can hang out outside. The cab stand out front is a nice plus as well. read more

I went here on July 4th as it was a short walk from where we were sitting along the Charles to see the fireworks. It was a pretty cool place, actually. It used to be a jail and they ran with that theme when decorating. The atmosphere was the best part. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were expectedly overpriced as the rest of Boston is. I would come here again of on the area but wouldn't go outta my way to get here. Overall a-ok. read more

Apparently this is the spot to be on Saturday nights. Luckily we had a reservation for a friend's birthday party so we scooted through the line. Bathrooms are located outside the lounge in the hotel so be sure to grab a bathroom card from the bouncer or they won't let you back in. I think it's just their way of keeping track of the capacity. There's a cool patio area too! Higher-end clientele feel. Good music, good drinks....but pricey. :) read more

Go somewhere else. This place is snobby and for no reason. Hostess was rude and service slow. Prices outrageous. So many other good establishments in the area. read more

I must give credit to the interior designer because if I were to check into a hotel, this would be the kind of place I would look for. Pretty awesome job turning a Suffolk county prison into a work of art. The second floor experience is magnificent! This place feels more like a bar/lounge with a hotel rather then a hotel with a bar/lounge. Saturday at Alibi was pretty cool. Lots of good looking people, drinks are not so bad, but I must complain about the complete lack of taste when it comes to music. Hip hop and nirvana and disco and top40 hits...bleh... Either make up your mind or play something for the opera fans as well. How about a dj? It is pretty clear that a very creative person envisioned this place, but the management fails to understand like most places in Boston that nice decor isn't the only thing that makes a place inviting. read more

Normally I would avoid this place at night, specifically around 9pm from Thursday til Saturday because it usually is a) Too crowded b) Music is too loud, you can hardly hear what anyone is saying c) The crowd is on the pretentious side. They basically kick you out of a table when the clock strikes at 10 for those who got "VIP" seating which is too pricey for my taste. But Alibi is a fairly decent place to go to right after work, most especially in the Summer time when they have the outdoor lounge area. The drinks are a bit pricey, about $12-14 for a fancy cocktail but I suppose that's the normal range for fancy, trendy bars in Boston. The appetizers used to be delivered from Harvard Garden but recently changed to food from Scampo (makes more sense logistically). Overall, the place isn't too bad. The waitstaff/ bar tenders are hit or miss service-wise. Some are really nice and accommodating and others will barely bat an eyelash at you, especially if you are not seated at the VIP/reserved tables. read more

Underwhelmed. Was my birthday last night and security asked for my ID at the door, no ones at the door. Proceeded to tell me it would be a half an hour before they would allow me entrance even though I explained friends were waiting for me inside. Pretty distasteful. Didn't argue. Won't be back for awhile. Maybe Alibi is too cool for school. read more

Great bar at the Liberty Hotel...the place looks like a prison, dark , brick walls...and posters of celebrities and why they went to jail...great concept! The drinks are unique, each with a particular name following the theme. We arrived a bit early and the place wasn't too full, but as the night progressed, it soon got pretty packed and the DJ...well...he was playing some of the best tunes I've heard in awhile. It was a shame not that many people felt like dancing...but my friends and I were...ah..we didn't care...we were tourists ;) read more

Tucked away in the corners of Boston and running on the lines of Cambridge, Alibi is a hidden gem that has allot to offer. First of all, whomever thought about turning a jail into a hotel...is a genious! What a great use of space. Second, Decor and also the overall ambiance of the hotel and loungue is a fantastic place to have a night out with the girls, toast to TGIF or get up an personal with your date. And Third, who doesn't want to feel what it is like to be locked up and have someone throw away the key or take your picture with a celebrity jailmate?! You can find me sitting underneath Hugh and Paris. Drink prices are fairly moderate and service is great. You'll never have a empty glass. The only downer I must say is their valet service...not too attentive and its a little pricey. Car pooling is advised. read more

So I don't actually enjoy going to this bar that much because I'm not trendy enough to fit in with the crowd. However, this place gets 4 stars for the decor alone. 1 star- Exposed Brick 2 stars- Jail bars 3 stars- Celebrity mugshots (Lindsay Lohan's still cracks me up everytime I see it.) 4 stars- Creepy Lighting This place definitely feels like the former jail that it is which makes it even cooler. The drinks are good, but a bit pricey of course. Sometimes it can be hard to get to the bar to order your drinks because it is super tiny. The only reason I don't love it is because it can be super packed with trendy professionals. If you get there earlier or later on an off night, you can avoid some of this if it's not your scene. If it is what you are looking for, then this is the best bar in town for it! read more

Thursday night on the patio - pretty full, but tables turned over quickly enough that we had a nice and spacious lounge spot. The drinks are the real deal - the bartender does not skimp on the alcohol. But I Don't Like Gin - my favorite; gin + watermelon puree Rehab - citrusy and fresh and surprisingly strong Prickly Pear Margarita - sweet pink margarita John Daly - pretty good, nothing special Amaretto Sour - strong! and not overly cherry Miller High Life - $4 and so so needed after those $12 drinks We also split an artichoke and prosciutto pizza, which was light and the perfect accompaniment to copious amounts of alcohol. read more

I had a gilt city voucher with strict directions. Can't sit outside, one glass of wine (for two people?), and a $40 food credit. (For the record, after being told it was one glass of wine total for both of us and acknowledging the ridiculousness, they later corrected themselves and brought us the second glass after we asked for the check.) Food was AWESOME. Especially liked the shishito peppers and the tagliata (sliced) sirloin. The food was seriously a shocker considering the plates we were given were the same set I bought at party city for a Super Bowl party (ie cheap plastic)- at least the silverware was metal! Being forced to sit inside, I can say that the chairs were so incredibly uncomfortable that I found myself sitting sideways to avoid the worn down front that was digging into the back of my legs. I also found it super awkward they have a host stand around dinner time that no one stands at. All in all- I had no expectations going in, it was a delicious meal, but the party city plates is what I'll remember most. read more

On a Saturday night you're only getting in if you're blonde, female, and 116 pounds or a bro. For a cramped space with basic drinks & the same tired playlist as every other bar in Boston. Not worth your time unless maybe you're 22, moved here for college but never left, and have never been anywhere else but Middle America. read more

Alibi is more of a lounge than a bar: dark, cosmopolitan and exclusive. All of the waitresses are in skin hugging black dresses and the dim lightening ensures that you look as sexy as possible. We came here on a Wednesday night. The place was about half full. My friend ordered a gin and tonic with a slice of cucumber and I ordered a vodka cucumber drink that was good but overloaded with syrup. Our other friend enjoyed her ginger juice cocktail. We split a butternut squash, fontina and caramelized onion pizza. The pizza was very tasty but we had to ask the waitress for Tabasco to give it some kick. After a few more drinks, we left around 11 PM just as the very fragrant (meaning doused in perfume/cologne) smoking crowd trickled in. Alibi was definitely a fun place to go out with friends- who doesn't like to get all dolled up and sip on cocktails in jail? read more

This place doesn't deserve one star. Not even a half star. I was excited to try this place out, as I was a hotel guest at the Liberty Hotel. Unfortunately, I believe I was racially profiled by the door man and for some reason wasn't able to get in. I showed him my hotel key and I still couldn't get in. I became more infuriated when I saw a group of white people easily enter the establishment. I wasn't belligerent or drunk. It's 2019 and just disappointed that this is still going on. read more

Apparently, this is a hot spot in Boston. I'm out of the loop. I came here for the first time on Saturday night. This cool, sleek bar is dimly lit. My friends and I found a corner table. An attentive waitress came over and took our drink orders. I got a Dirty Harry (olive juice, vodka garnished with bleu cheese stuffed olives) and it was the best dirty martini I've ever had. That's not saying much since I think I've only had one before. I tried a sip of my boyfriend's White Russian and it was better than most I've had also. My friends got martinis not off the specialty drink list and they were very unimpressed. I wouldn't come back here because I'm just not trendy enough to fit in here and I don't like spending 12 bucks on a drink. But it was cool to check it out once. read more

Ordered a pizza. Sat at the bar for 30 minutes and nothing came. Asked the bartender to check what was taking so long. I was informed 5 minutes later that it was just put in the oven. I canceled my order. The place was not even busy! read more

I love most of what they did with this building - that huge open atrium, the bits and pieces of remaining prison hardware, the decorative window mullions. They definitely let the kitsch in with names like alibi and clink, and using those mug shots of celebs on the alibi walls is a good novelty but gets old fast. Maybe they'll rotate new ones in, or pop art them up - the bill gates speeding one in a 4-color block like the Windows logo would be a nice touch. Anyway, I'm glad this place is user friendly after looking at it from the Longfellow Bridge for all these years. And you've gotta believe there are some good ghosts. read more

After dinner upstairs at CLINK, we made our way down to the bar, Alibi. Again you really get the sense of how the prison used to be. The mugshots of celebrities on the way are too funny. I love that Paris Hilton's alibi was "Whatever!" I'm hot, you're hot, we're all hot....blah blah blah, enh We were early enough to be able to score a table in a corner. Just as a heads up: we saw some of the food, and took a look at the menu and it has better options than the restaurant upstairs. We should have just eaten in the bar. The servers were very attentive and they have a mean drink list. The only downfall was that the table we were sitting at was reserved for 9:30 so we had to move. But by that time, all the pretentious people in the hotel, and upstairs in the restaurant were coming down to the bar. So we were kind of ready to leave. Its defintely not my scene. It's too crowded, full of wannabes and stupid frat boy types. It would be a better place to visit when its not so busy and crowded, like during their slow times. read more

This is a great place to for drinks after work. The people you'll find will be in their 30's average pretty yuppie but there's nothing wrong with that and they're mostly Bostonians. It's usually full but not as much so that you wouldn't be able to walk. The waitresses are cute, friendly, patient and very efficient. Especially Nicole with whom I fell in love last night! The renovated hotel is very upscale but that's another review. They play random "Pub" music and I'm giving them only 4 stars because of the 30 dollar valet fee. That's just ridiculous, so I'd recommend that you take a cab to get here. It's right outside of the red line at Beacon Hill. read more

Sweet City Hideaway. With it's high walled shrubs and cushy couches, Alibi makes a perfect escape (pun unintended) from city life. I walked on over from the Red Line, Charles MGH stop, which practically put you in the lobby of the Liberty and was impressed by the cool, dapper interior. The cocktails we excellent, I liked both the "but I don't like Gin" and the "Jail-bait," with the latter being my favorite. Very smooth. The hotel is fresh and historic after its renovation from prison to palace. The outside patio is in full sun in the late afternoon (5:30ish) and myself and some suits breath the non air conditioned breeze. Perfect place for a Girls Night or somewhere to start the night with apps! Steak and Cheese spring roll or fries with truffle oil anyone? read more

I'll start off by saying I don't enjoy spending $10+ for a mixed drink nor do I enjoy $6 Corona bottles. However when I went to Alibi I didn't hate it. I got here early and from what I hear a line forms very fast around 10pm. Even though it was packed the bartenders were quick to get you a drink and it was a great atmosphere. Inside can be a little tight but they offer a pretty large patio with an outside bar. The one thing keeping this place from a 5 star review in my opinion is the lack of beer selection on the outside. I understand there's a lack of space but I'd prefer a bigger selection than the $5 bud light and $6 Corona. If I'm paying $6 for a beer, at least give me a Sam or Harpoon. One other negative is the bathrooms are in the hotel lobby. But no big deal, you get a bathroom card when you leave and don't wait in line afterwards. But very relaxing, great atmosphere, great spot for a nice night and a lot of fun. I didn't try the food but I was told the steak skewer was good. I'd probably have to open a new credit card in order to bring a date here but that's fine. read more

The bartenders are the rudest I've ever encountered. This place does not even deserve the one star. The patio is not open as advertised. Will not be coming back read more

Alibi is a great new addition to the Boston nightlife scene. This bar and the entire Liberty Hotels design is so cool. I can't believe it used to be a prison. Actually I can because they left much of it intact throughout the hotel, which gives the place a great decor. The place was packed on a Saturday night but the line seemed to move quickly for me, I got there around 11:30pm. They don't focus too much on the loud music here or any of the bars in the Liberty. It is definitely a lounge experience. The Liberty Hotel seems to attract a little bit of an older crowd which is good. I only had a couple problems with Alibi, the main one being that it was just a little too dark in there, they could have made the lights a little brighter. I did like all of the infamouus and famous mugshots on the wall though. Now I'm not a big dancer but I was surprised to see that there was no dance floor at all. All in all the Liberty Hotel and Alibi are great and I can't wait to go back. read more

I don't know who "voted" for this place being good for groups, but, they're big fat liars. We came here as a group of 10. We made a reservation through Opentable (which I'm realizing pretty quickly is a fantastic tool). We got a phone call earlier in the day to confirm that there would, indeed, be 10 people in our party. However, the only space to accommodate such a large number were these two rather squat tables with four little weird stools facing a long, camel colored leather bench. I wish I'd had my camera because these table could only hold four people each, making two people in our party without table space between the tables that we were not allowed to move together. Barring all of that, the drinks are quite good, particularly the John Daly. And, though I didn't try the food, no one who did complained of it. By food, I'm not talking full dinner type meals, but tapas types with shareable bar pizzas. Though with the sheer price of one skewer of beef at $5 a pop (we're talking three little pieces of beef or other meat on *one* stick). All in all, this place is a bit pricey for my taste, the part of my bill covering myself and my significant totaling nearly $60 for two beers, one John Daly, and two shots. But, maybe I'm just a cheap a$$. read more

This is a tiny lounge that's super dark... It's located on the first floor of the Liberty Hotel and I think it gets packed Fri and Sat. However, it's just so dark in there it's like they purposely do that so you can't really see anything. There's a lot of tables all around one part of the place and a pretty small bar once you pass an entry way. For a bar the drinks were weak and was the same price as if it were at a club. I'd rather be on the second floor in the open space than in this dark cramp room... read more

If I could give a zero to this place- I would. This review is solely regarding the management and professionalism of Alibi and not regarding its drinks/food quality. When ordering drinks outside at the bar, they ask you to give them a card to open up a tab. Last night, the bar staff mistakenly gave someone's credit card back to the wrong person. My boyfriend and I were shocked at this unacceptable mistake, however, they tracked the card and it was returned to the right person. THEN- they "lost" my boyfriend's card behind the register. Or at least that is what they told him. They said that the only way to retrieve it is to shut down the machine and they couldn't do that at the time due to the large volume of patrons. They were supposed to retrieve the card after hours and call my boyfriend today. Obviously no one called. My boyfriend called them and the on duty manager had no idea what had happened the night before. This is ridiculous - there must be communication between shift managers ... especially since there was a huge mistake on their part. The manager said that he would call the manager from the night before and call back. It turns out that they can not locate the card. The night before they took care of our tab (obviously, how could we pay without a card) and a gift card to Alibi. The manager that called today to say that they couldn't locate the card and that it had been lost, showed zero amount of remorse. He literally said that the gift card should take care of this inconvenience. Why would we EVER return back to this place ? They clearly have some serious management issues. And I definitely don't want my card to get lost again. This is an enormous inconvenience... because the card had to be reported as lost, when in 2-3 business days it does arrive, all the reoccurring charges must be transferred over to the new card. It's actually quite an issue if you think about it. Two cards were misplaced in one night (that we know of). Is this lack of training or neglect ? And does anyone want their drinks made by someone who can't even keep track of cards ? I would honestly not recommend this place to anyone - not even my worst enemy. read more

I've been to Alibi on several occasions now. Sometimes on a Friday and sometimes on a Saturday. Each night has been different in terms of how busy it was, but the crowd is decent. Mostly late 20s to early 30s...thank goodness it is not a college scene. Music in Alibi can get loud making conversation difficult, in which case you can always go upstairs to Clink where it's bright, spacious, with a great lounge bar as well. Drinks are pricey but strong. Sure some nights it's a miss where the crowd is unfriendly or overly obtrusive and sometimes it's a hit. But we always have fun here so I'm a fan and will return. Big plus: Liberty has always been a cab stop so getting a cab at 2am is a much better experience here than on the streets of downtown Boston!! read more

We got VERY lost trying to get here and despite having a reservation for 7:30pm and showing up 30 minutes later the staff were very accommodating. We were seated right away and to start we had the calamari which it was pure perfection, so good and it wasn't fried in two inches of flour which my hips can handle from time to time. Then we had the white pizza and as well it was so delicious. I started with a glass of Prosecco and then moved on to a drink that was a combination of Peach Ciroc and Pineapple juice and it was sooooo damn good, like O.M.G! The Liberty truly has a cool spot here and the valet guys were so nice. Didn't catch their names but it was the two guys working on Friday evening, from 8pm till 9:30pm. Would not hesitate to come back, especially since I have my eye on that patio. read more

Wow, as far as ultra lounges go, this place is the sexiest, grittiest places I've ever been to. It's a jail-themed bar located within the Liberty Hotel but It **feels** like Vegas when you see the leather couches for bottle service lining the walls, and the sexiest women i've seen in Boston all congregated around the hightop tables. It's dark, ambient, and the air is filled with the scent of women's perfume. Not a bad combination. This place isn't cheap by any means...drinks start off around $15 and will run higher depending on what you order. The DJ was spinning some awesome tunes and the outdoor patio was open, although being in Boston, you're subject to hot, humid nights. It wasn't THAT bad the night I went. Definitely a "must-go" place when in Boston! read more

Very good drinks here, though expensive and a great place to both see and be seen. We took a friend here for his last night in town before a move to Brooklyn and had a great time checking out the crowd, helping a bachelorette party fend off some unwanted knucklehead advances (my friends and I try to keep the knucklehead factor low amongst us, not always successfully but usually.) Didn't eat but the dishes we saw being delivered around us looked tasty. Would love to head back when the outdoor area is open. I agree with some other reviewers that when this place gets crowded it can be very difficult to move around. Given that it's a former jail and pretty solidly built I'm not sure they could do anything to alleviate that but it might be worth considering when it's time for an upgrade. read more

I've always had an awesome time at Alibi. I frequent Alibi about once a month and usually on Thursdays. It's a great place to grab some grub and some yummy cocktails. It definitely helps to get friendly with the bartenders, as the drinks usually get stronger and stronger as the night goes on. The music is hit or miss, but more often than not I'm pretty pleased. I would definitely recommend snagging a table if you can though because it gets pretty crowded at times. The best part, is that at the end of the night, there are a million cabs waiting outside and you don't have to wait for more than 30 seconds to be on your way home. And if you leave before 12:30, the T is literally across the street. Alibi is definitely a time-honored Thursday favorite and I will continue to go back. read more