Liberty Hotel 4.5

North End and Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts
Alibi is located in the "drunk tank" of the former Charles Street Prison, where those arrested for public intoxication were kept overnight -- a unique place to relive a little Boston history (hopefully on better terms).

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 Alibi is located in the "drunk tank" of the former Charles Street Prison, where those arrested for public intoxication were kept overnight -- a unique place to relive a little Boston history (hopefully on better terms).
Alibi is located in the "drunk tank" of the former Charles Street Prison, where those arrested for public intoxication were kept overnight -- a unique place to relive a little Boston history (hopefully on better terms). Named for Michael Douglas' arguably sinister, arguably brilliant character in Wall Street (the "greed is good" guy), the "Gordon Gekko" cocktail ($13) is made with Black Maple Hill bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, and brandied cherries. The dark-wood-paneled Oak Bar is evocative of a Bristish Officer's Club in East Asia -- coffered ceilings; mirrors; marble. It feels like the kind of place where dashing men in suits casually make deals over martinis and oysters while eyeing a blonde in the corner. But the venue knows who it's catering to -- a more mature crowd who can splurge on one of the most extensive martini menus in the city. Located inside one of the country's oldest hotels, the bar has a classy, old-time atmosphere -- leather-cushioned chairs; wood paneling; men in sports coats. Here you can sample the hotel's famous Boston cream pie, invented at the hotel in the mid-19th century (or better yet, the Boston cream pie martini). Other drinks, like the Dickens Punch (Charles Dickens read A Christmas Carol for the first time on American soil here), also relate to the hotel's history, and the whiskey menu is one of the most impressive in Boston. The 1940s-themed Noir has a swanky, lounge-like feel and draws both an afterwork crowd and late-night revelers with its signature cocktails, tasty small plates, and when the weather is nice, its outdoor patio. The 5 to 7 p.m. happy hour (Monday through Thursday) is especially popular among locals for its discounted drinks and "5-4-3-2-1-0" menu, which offers snacks and small plates from $0 (nuts) to $5 (flatbread pizzas). Signature cocktails, such as the LA Confidential (Stoli peach, Cointreau, peach nectar and champagne, $12) and Black Dahlia (Reyka vodka, triple sec, Pom juice, blackberries and lemon, $12) are inspired by classic film noirs. Sleek and dimly lit, the trendy City Bar offers some of the best cocktails in the city ($11 to $12), made with fresh juices, purees, and house-infused liquors -- the ginger-peach martini (Stolichnaya peach, ginger syrup, and lemon juice, $12) is a consistent crowd pleaser. But it's what the bar lacks that makes it really stand out in Boston -- namely, college students and a TV. A former Federal Reserve bank designed by Jeffery Beers, Bond transforms into one of the Financial District's few lively nightspots after dark. A recent renovation of Bond unearthed the Federal Reserve bank's original iron seal. The W's stylish lobby area, called Living Room, is quiet by day ... ... and a happening bar by night -- a hallmark of the W brand. The cool, modern space has sleek booths, oversize suede chairs, metal curtains, and trickling water panels. But this being Boston, there's also a crackling fire.
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