This place was wild! The room was packed, the music was loud, and the entire place was rockin'. If you're staying at the hotel, Blind Duck is a huge bonus. First, hotel guests receive priority access, which is important because during peak hours it can be extremely difficult to get in. Second, there's something luxurious about enjoying a great night out and then simply taking the elevator back to your room. We arrived at 10:30 PM on an incredibly busy Saturday night, and despite the crowds, the staff handled our reservation, made well in advance, with professionalism and care. The DJ was fantastic and set the tone for a fun evening from the moment we arrived. This is definitely a place built for cocktails and late-night energy. The drinks were well crafted, the atmosphere was electric, and our server did a great job taking care of our table throughout the evening. If you're looking for a sophisticated speakeasy experience, this probably isn't it. If you're looking for a lively, high-energy night with great cocktails and a fun crowd... Blind Duck delivers. read more

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We went in on a Saturday night, there was a 15 minute wait because there was a private party on the first floor of Blind Duck. We were able to get in upstairs, the lights were dimmed, music on, and the bartenders were busy. We ordered the the Blaze On. The drink was in a 9 oz glass with a with a cube and smoked with applewood chips. The drink was tasty, but it's not something to go out of your way for. The bill ran me $29 with tip for the drink. We were there for about 15 minutes and moved on to the next. read more

The service and staff were amazing! This is a great spot for cocktails and bar food.

Cool speakeasy but it's miserable if you don't have a reservation or bar seat. We went on a Saturday in December at 530pm without a reservation, but we were hotel guests so supposedly you get priority seating. They were not using the upstairs space which was annoying. There's no good place to stand and hang while you wait for a table. Luckily, it seems to turn over and we did get a table for an hour. We enjoyed the cheese and charcuterie board, it was yummy but of course, pricy. read more

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Ooo this Speak Easy has a super chic atmosphere and beautiful view at night. They have a DJ on the weekends who spins late into the night. You don't have to come dressed up, but when I visit next time I will def. put on my fancy shoes and pretty cocktail dress. The bartenders are very well versed in their specialty drinks and they even offer you little snacks with your drink. Love that!! read more

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Love the vibe of this place. Drinks were amazing and free munchies. Didn't get to try the food but maybe we will next time. Service was good and prompt. Great place for a date! I loved my drink called Midnight Garden 10 out 10! read more

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Very cool secret bar behind a fake exit door on the 17th floor of Raffles hotel. Hand crafted unique drinks that were very good. Very busy had to wait 30 min for a table. read more

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Had a work dinner at Blind Duck recently and had a lovely time. The room is gorgeous with high windows and groovy velvet furniture. I had tuna appetiser and the gnocchi. The gnocchi was a very fun crunchy texture as there are nuts in it and they are pan seared. The boston cream pie was fantastic for dessert- literally so delicious. The staff were welcoming and quite professional. A great place for a celebratory meal! read more

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Great drinks, music, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend for a night out. Come early for a seat or it's standing room only.

Very pretty decor and atmosphere. The device is really great, but it is on the smaller side. I've been told it gets packed here, so be mindful when you choose to patron this establishment. It's a cocktail lounge, so there's only finger foods available. There a full bar with several drink options, I ordered a gimlet and it was just okay. Great place to go to meet up with friends or a date night. read more

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Was not sure what to make of this "speakeasy" but glad we ended up trying it. We had reservations at La Padrona (first floor of Raffles), and wanted to have a cocktail at "Long Bar", but we did not expect that the entire place would be reserved. The hostess suggested we try "Blind Duck" and directed us, but did not say it was a speakeasy, hidden behind what looked like an emergency exit door! There were people waiting in line, and oddly, the door would open and they would take a party in, the door would close, and you would wait 5 minutes or so until they took the next party. It felt odd and unwelcoming, but once we made it inside, it was all good. The bar had just reached capacity and we were seated at the other upper level. Our mission was to try the famous Raffles Singapore Sling, which was quite good. I'm not a connoisseur of this particular cocktail so hard for me to say if it was "great", but I enjoyed it, as did everybody in our party. Once our server found out it was my wife's birthday she brought over a nice appetizer on the house, completely unexpected. A cool spot to hang and have a drink, but know that the bars at Raffles take reservations, and you might not get in without one! read more

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If you are an espresso martini fan you have to try the one here! The whipped topping was delicious and was the perfect treat after dinner. The ambiance was great and we were able to catch the sunset from where we were sitting. Service was great - we didn't have reservations but the hostesses were able to let us know which tables were available and until when and it worked perfectly that one wasn't needed until 45 minutes later which was just how much time we needed to grab one drink. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place amid the range of reviews. I walked in not sure what to expect. Maybe because we walked in on a Thursday night after dinner, we got seated right away without any wait. The host and our server were actually friendly as well. The place was dark but just the right amount to set the vibes. The view was the selling point. I've been to another bar at the same place and safe to say Blind Duck has the better view. The drinks were pricey as expected. They were good but not phenomenal, but still strong tho. It can get pretty loud as the night progresses. All in all, a pretty solid fancy bar. Definitely go there if you want to drink and chill with nice views. Personally, this is more of a one time thing. -7/10 read more

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As we never actually got a chance to try any of the food or drinks at this establishment, this review is strictly based on service and the procedures this place takes to actually get patrons a space inside to be served. I debated describing our interaction in full detail, but really, who wants to read all of that. So here's the nitty gritty: get there early to get in line. When you reach the door do not wait for someone to come out. Walk through and ask for a table. They do not take reservations at this place so if there's entitled people complaining in the line behind you that someone in their party "made a reservation", they don't know what they're talking about. There really doesn't seem to be a very organized process of getting people sat efficiently at this place at all. And if they tell you there's "standing room only", good luck. There really isn't anywhere comfortably to stand without feeling like you're crowding in on another diners space. And furthermore, if you're utilizing "standing room only" to wait for a table there's no one to effectively determine who's next to be sat, where to sit them, etc. Honestly, it's like the Hunger Games of fancy, overpriced cocktail bars. Wild. I gave it two stars for the view and ambiance because who doesn't love a moody vibe with a cool city view. If they got their process and procedures polished up this place would be worth it for the experience. Otherwise, there's plenty of other awesome places in Boston. read more

Hotel staff and bar staff is great, waiter was not. Also $19 for a Maine lunch IPA I consider absolutely ridiculous. Asked for a passion fruit martini and was very impressed. Was not impressed with service. Table service was unclear, no one could answer if the tables were taken or not until we sit down and were immediately told they need the table later-- 1.5 hours later. Why bother telling us? It wasn't particularly polite. After that someone got us started with drink menus and water. Bar service was great. Place was loud and dim, like if a 2015 Abercrombie had windows. It was fun, the view was good, that's it. read more

Got there as it opened lots of comfy spaces to relax and a great selection of cocktails. It's more expensive but based on the setting and view that shouldn't be a surprise. read more

Prepare yourself early as your first entry into this speakeasy is a walk down a dramatic staircase into the main seating area. Even if you do your best Gloria Swanson impression, sadly they may not be looking at you but at the amazing view of the Back Bay flanking both sides of the room. We were seated at the bar downstairs and had a first hand view of the bartenders practicing their craft. Blowtorches ablaze infused a lingering smoky wood flavor to my spicy mezcal. I enjoyed the flavor, but wanted more heat from the habanero on the back end (I was told later that they can jazz it up, if you ask). The other drink pictured is a Grey Goose with a mix of spices -- not too sweet and an interesting flavor palette. I followed with a duck fat bourbon, which had a nice bit of texture making it much more interesting than the one at No. 9 Park (where the drink was supposedly invented). We were on our way to dinner so didn't eat, but I have it on good authority that the onion dip is divine. Overall a great stop for a romantic drink or to gather with friends. read more

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Love this speakeasy! Showed up around 6pm Friday night with no reservation and were seated immediately. We only had the table until 7:30pm but it worked for us because we were going elsewhere for dinner. Ambiance was upscale, moody, and there were beautiful views of the city. Drinks were delicious and ~$20 price tags were expected from such a nice place and research beforehand. We also enjoyed the free snacks (almonds and pita chips) that they brought with the drinks. Service was good at first then very slow. Also, we were seated by the bathroom and there was a lot of going in and out so that was distracting. read more

Had such a great time at blind duck! It was so fun to be in a Boston speakeasy that had immaculate views! We came in the after hours of the Kentucky Derby & it was definitely packed. We ordered a round a drinks, it felt very luxurious being so high in the sky. We would venture back here for more drinks. read more

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Fun speakeasy in the raffles boston. Great vibe and the martini with pickled vegetables is fantastic. Worth a stop

Elegant Setting, Great Cocktails The Blind Duck Cocktail Lounge offers a refined, intimate atmosphere with stunning city views. The sleek two-story design and dim lighting create a sophisticated yet comfortable vibe. The seasonally curated cocktails are both inventive and well-balanced, showcasing top-tier ingredients and craftsmanship. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, with bartenders to guide you through the menu. While it can get busy, the experience remains enjoyable. Make sure to make a reservation if you want a table though, we got lucky and scored a few seats at the bar but it is quite popular amongst the Boston crowd! A must-visit for cocktail lovers in Boston. read more

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Absolutely love this place. The cocktails are incredible. Spectacular views of Boston. Pricey cocktails (approx $20) but worth it for the view and taste. Drinks are served with snacks! read more

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Such a fun and up-scale bar! Seats are quite close together but with such a nice view the staff is really helpful and accommodating to try and get you seated in the area you want. We wanted to be seated in a less tight space and near the window and they happily moved us! We ordered two cocktails that came with complimentary snacks to munch on. Cocktails were great! Sooo yum, would recommend the two we got if you like more sweeter, less alcohol forward drinks. It was my friends birthday so I asked if they did anything for birthdays and the waiter said she got us. She had me pick from two desserts and we got the egg tart -- SO YUM!! But we ended up getting charged for it anyway even thought we were told otherwise which was....interesting. But regardless would love to come back again, apparently they'll have DJs and open dance floor but didn't get to confirm that with the workers. read more

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Swanky rooftop lounge. I'm definitely going to bring a date here. This speakeasy club gives a nice NYC to Boston vibe and dark academia vibe. Drink prices match the value of this place. read more

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I really loved it here. It's all walk-ins but there was one seat open at the bar and lots of space behind the seat when I went on a Thursday at 9pm. I got the cherry mocktail but spiked with gin. It was very pretty and tasty. The views here are great. I also loved that they gave us a little bowl of complementary nuts to snack on! read more

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Possibly now my favorite speakeasy lounge. Drinks were amazing. Bar tenders were great! Very helpful and had personality and made sure you were taken care of. We sat on the second floor bar after being second in line before they even opened. Views were amazing Ambiance and vibes were top notch. Didn't stay past 8 so I couldn't say much more, but there was a DJ table so I'm assuming the place gets lit at later hours. Definitely will be returning! read more

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Beware of the service here, there is some shady stuff going on.  I asked for the check and an itemized bill was provided which I verified to be correct, I proceeded to hand over my credit card to pay the bill at 8:50pm for $185.11 and the charged bill comes back at 8:58pm for $225.77 for me to sign. After having a few drinks, I shrugged it off thinking that the establishment decided to add auto gratuity for our table for 4... Not a huge deal but would be nice if it was disclosed upfront. I write included under the tip section and sign the receipt.  Fast forward to the next day, my coworker leaves negative feedback and the manager replies to him saying auto gratuity is not something they do at The Blind Duck. Red flag #1, the manager starts digging and finds what seems to be my bill but the items on it don't match up because there are two cranberry vodkas which our party didn't order and there was a 45$ tip added on. After comparing the CC# we were able to verify that this was indeed my bill and the server added two addition items after I handed them my CC they proceeded to add two items and charge it without bringing it back for me to verify. Red flag #2, the server then also gave themselves a 45$ tip after I crossed off the tip, wrote included, and signed the receipt. Which I believe is illegal to do.  I reached out to the manager and we talked about what happened. They refunded me the difference and the tip. However they were not able to provide me any details about what happened and how it happened. Ultimated they chalked it up as an honest "accident" and couldn't find the copy of receipt that I signed... Shocker right? Of course no one is going to admit they over charged the customer and gave themselves a tip, that would mean they become at risk of being fired.  I kept going back and forth on whether to leave a review and whether to give a 1 star or a 2 star rating. I want to move it to 2 stars but at the end of the day, if my coworker didn't do the survey, then I would have never known I got overcharged and that the server had tipped themselves. My biggest issue is with how the situation was handled, not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. read more

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Doesn't take reservations so hard to plan a night around but if you get in what a gem!

The ambiance and the drinks were lovely, but I hear that the management/hotel is unfair to the talent they hire to perform. When I went last on the 12th of march, the saxophone player I saw perform was very talented and made the experience very enjoyable. Definitely not coming back if the management isn't going to have the same talent playing. read more

An unfortunate night at Raffles. After being refused entry at Long Bar, we decided to check out the Speakeasy. As we walk in, the hosts are arguing with a man who insists his friends enter the space even though there was a waitlist of about an hour. The man gets loud. The hosts eventually oblige. But then they tell the rest of us that it's an hour wait. Guess we should have yelled as well. read more

Very cool, unique place with an awesome view. The food was good, but a little overpriced. The bar tenders are lovely. I guess since it's a speak-easy people are looking for that masochistic experience but once you're actually in, they're a lot nicer. read more

Beautiful sunset view and chic atmosphere. Cocktails are tasty, but weak. Service was awful. Had to flag down our server 3x after our first drink order. We ordered the French onion dip, but after 20 minutes of waiting for chips and having finished our cocktails we canceled our order since the kitchen was "backed up"--there were 5 tables of people at a cocktail lounge. Overall wouldn't come back. read more

Service was not good. There was plenty of seats but we were told not to sit? We also weren't allowed to go down to the main lounge area, which is why we even went there to begin with. Drinks were just OKAY. If I'm paying over 20$ on a drink, I expect the liquor proportions to be immaculate. My lingonberry spritz was honestly not good. It was way too sweet. I at least would want the bartenders to smile once in awhile. But I will say, this is the worst speakeasy I have ever been to. I wouldn't waste my time. There's plenty of other speakeasy that will give you a much better experience than this one. What a waste of my night in Boston. read more

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My new favorite speakeasy! This has to be one of the coolest bars I've been to. You have a beautiful view of the city and river. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night but hung out at the bar and got a seat at the bar in no time. Drinks were expensive but delicious. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fancy, upscale kind of night. read more

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This place is a VIBE! We lucked out getting seats at the bar right at 8:30PM. The cocktails are on the pricier side but honestly worth it. The interior design of this place is grand and all around beautiful - an it spot to be. definitely recommend!! read more

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Very fun vibe, especially for a Tuesday. We didn't have any bites but our cocktails were awesome - the Blaze On was delicious. Drinks are pricey but worth the overall experience our server was attentive and polite. read more

There's speakeasies--secret doors, passwords, the weirdest cocktail lists out there--and then there's cool bars with unassuming entrances. Blind Duck is the latter and that's a good thing. Tucked down a hallway on the top floor of the Raffles you go through what might look like an Emergency Exit and are welcomed into a curtained off vestibule before entering a grand balcony bar with lounge seating. Downstairs is an even larger lounge area with comfy seating and those little teeny tiny circular tables that practically say "finish that drink or food asap!" One big plus to me is how dark the spot is! You really feel more present with your group huddled in the low lighting straining to read the menu and then look left or right at groups that are their own huddled masses of private convos and reconnections. You want need a flashlight to walk around, but you might use your phone screen to see what's on the table in front of you, for sure. Speaking of the menu, there's not that many options in the book so if you're not the adventurous type you'd better know what you want to drink ahead of time. Service was dope with consideration taken at every turn to provide an elevated experience. Only downside is on this night there wasn't a DJ and the music was way too low for me. I look forward to coming back for a more high-energy experience, for sure read more

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Had an awesome night cap here. Cool vibes, with fantastic service, drinks, and bites. Has a very art deco feel to the ambiance which you feel immediately once entering the double doors. Cocktails were in the $20-25 range and bites in the $15-20 range. read more

Upscale speakeasy bar that is a fun alternative to most Boston establishments. Definitely has a high-end feel to it, the drinks are very expensive but well made and creative. The vibes are sexy but you really need reservations or to wait for a bar seat because there isn't much space to stand around. We did not book a table and felt a little like second class citizens. Beautiful view of the city and definitely worth checking out if you're into cocktails! read more

Service could be improved, but quality of recommendation, drinks and bites were all excellent. Beautiful space and view, especially the lower floor. Would recommend and return. read more