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

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

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

Alibi is the ground floor bar at the Liberty hotel. Usually I avoid going there because it has a low ceiling, is very dark and has too many people there. It takes forever to get drinks there too however, I like their outside patio, It has a nice seating and has wait staff to bring your drinks and food there. This review is to compliment one of your door staff members name Jalen. Once in a while, I go to upstairs Lobby bar on Mezzanine level but three times I've been to Alibi, Jalen was there. Each time he welcomed me with a smile and remembered me from previous time. He is friendly, professional and knows how to treat people matters. Thank you Jalen for your wonderful hospitality. read more

Our waitress was so great but the food took awhile to get. We got kicked out by someone who came up to us saying are you aware that our DJ is coming at 10 pm and is setting up where you are sitting? Even though we were never told and the reason we were there so long because our food took forever to be delivered. 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

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

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

Drinks were pricey but tasted great. We really liked the atmosphere both indoors and outside.

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

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

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

Really cool place. I mean: the place is really cool, but what's going on in it isn't. Drinks are mediocre at best, way overpriced and watered down - and a price complaint coming from LA should be a statement by itself. Not gonna leave a 10 pages review here, just a few words: get in, take a pic of Kiefer Sutherland when he got a DUI, and get out. That's the only thing you should do. No alibi for that place. 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

Created this account specifically to write this review. TL;DR: a waitress assaulted my fiancee by throwing a drink on her. This is usually a fun place with good drinks and all of my experiences, save Friday night, have been positive. However on Friday night we had our first bad experience. Our waitress decided that she would express displeasure with our company by pouring a drink on my fiancee (yes, she literally threw a drink on my fiancee). The reason? None given. However our speculation is that the tip, which accurately reflected service and quality was unacceptable to her (drinks were not up to par with what I've become accustomed to and certainly not worth the $18 they charge). So if you go, watch out because there might be some vigilantes who deem a certain level of compensation is required regardless of service provided. I mentioned this to the manager as I was getting the heck out of there and wrote an email to the contact on the website but haven't heard back. Never have I been to an establishment where I was literally assaulted in the criminal sense by the staff. Beyond absurd. 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

The staff here was highly disrespectful and seemed to get off on having power over other people. Maybe they should hire people who do not have insecurities that they overcompensate for by treating customers rudely read more

I had a great time here. Nice outdoor seating. Gets pretty busy in the evening. Dress however your feel comfortable, some will be dressed up, others dressed down. Good mix. 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

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

Really weird vibe honestly. Inside is reserved for eating and there is very limited standing room both outside or inside. Tables are reserved for bottle service starting at 10 leaving even less space outside. 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

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

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

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

A unique spot to grab a drink and enjoy either the club scene with a DJ or on an outside patio. Alibi has both. You can dance inside to DJ music or be low key outside on the patio. On the weekends there's a good crowd so either area is a louder kind of nightclub. One of the bars on the property of the Liberty Hotel you can't help connecting the feel of the clubby debauchery with the haunting of the former prison vibe. 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

Trendy and gorgeous space with a captivating concept (pun not intended). My first time dining here I made reservations for myself and two colleagues who were visiting Boston. I chose the Alibi, despite having never been, because I was looking for something with a very sui generis experience to impress my friends. Well, mission accomplished. We sat in the outdoor dining area just after sundown and it was so casually glamorous. We came here primarily for drinks, but the server was very assistive in checking with the kitchen to let me know which appetizers could be made vegan. In the end I ordered a bread basket sans dairy alongside several glasses of Kim Crawford. The bathroom was sort of difficult to locate, so save yourself some time and ask the staff for directions. read more

My friend and I had a GREAT time here!! The atmosphere is awesome, the layout is super cool and vibey, and the drinks were great. The bartender Nolan was hilarious and very enjoyable read more

Delane was an attentive server. The food is great. Ambiance is perfect. Service is fantastic!

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

Food and beverage were excellent. Service was on par with what I suspected. Last minute reservations and they did not disappoint.

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

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

The cocktails and food at Alibi were top notch. It was a busy night, but the servers and manager were working hard to accommodate all of the patrons. Hats off to the manager who was doing everything from running drinks and food to clearing and wiping down tables. We will definitely be back! read more