Spy Bar

4.3

16 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Spy Bar

4.3

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

South End

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Innovative

Spy Bar is a HiFi listening lounge designed for discerning adults, located at the Revolution Hotel in Boston's South End. With an immersive high-fidelity sound system, curated music, creative cocktails, and elevated small bites, Spy Bar offers an intimate and refined yet relaxed setting perfect for close conversations. Guests can enjoy a unique experience alongside our sister restaurant, Cósmica Mexican Restaurant & Bar, making the Revolution Hotel a destination for thoughtfully crafted food, drinks, and an unparalleled sound experience. Escape to Spy Bar for something truly distinctive.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Website
https://www.spybar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
A destination for culinary connoisseurs, party enthusiasts, and audiophiles alike.From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Spy Bar and our other venues The Beehive & Cosmica, offers semi-private, and private buyouts, set to a vinyl soundtrack featuring sounds from around the world.

Location
40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316
Area
South End
Cross Street
Appleton Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Cocktails Only
Multiple dates available
Join us for cocktails only after 11pm Wed-Thr and after 12am Fri-Sat.

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Greater Boston
Hot spot
Boston
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spy Bar, nestled in Boston's Revolution Hotel, exudes a retro speakeasy charm with "fantastic ambiance" and a "really cool vibe." Known for its "creative well-made cocktails" and "great service," this spot is perfect for drinks and light bites. Enjoy flavorful cocktails, intimate lighting, and a curated music experience.

16 Reviews

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Melissa
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very odd place. Really lacked vibes. Horrible music for a listening bar. DJ never stayed in booth was too old for the scene. Could use youthful energy.
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George
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for date night, not sure it’s designed for eating a full meal, but we did and enjoyed it.
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ANNA
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful, funky hotel housing a fun, funky bar. Great service, good food and drinks.
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Katie
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good ambience and music. Some drinks were very good, others were not. Hotel bar prices, so be prepared
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Nicolas
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks, great service. Sara was very attentive!
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Robert
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here. First visit was pure magic - on top of food and drink quality, the sounds were fantastic! Tunes and sound quality, that is. 2nd visit - food still phenomenal. Drinks: out of the only white that isn’t Chardonnay? Not great. Still no NA beer on the menu? Missing an opportunity, folks! But only real static was the DJ. Played nothing but 60s rock straight through for 1.5 hours. Had a 2 minute silence gap while he struggled with his phone for some reason. No big deal in any old bar, but when you’re a listening bar, the “bar” is set a little higher. We’ll be back - just a few places I hope they can improve as time goes by.
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Alex
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to Spy Bar for date night, and it was such a blast! The place has a really cool vibe with awesome sound equipment that makes it stand out. The music was amazing, and it feels like a hidden gem in Boston. The cocktails were tasty, and the small plates hit the spot. Plus, everyone was super friendly. Can't wait to go back!
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Eileen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Spy bar had a great ambiance and music that is curated by musicologists which makes the experience even cooler.
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Kelly
Greater Boston
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails are interesting and flavorful. Louder than expected- ambient noise was louder than the music.
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PanoA
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, creative well-made cocktails and innovative ambiance. The sound level was perfect for enjoying the music but also comfortably talking. Best bar food I've had in a while! This bar could easily be in NYC.
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FAQs

Spy Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Spy Bar

4.3

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

South End

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316

Additional information

Cross Street
Appleton Street
Area
South End
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.spybar.com/
Private party facilities
A destination for culinary connoisseurs, party enthusiasts, and audiophiles alike.From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Spy Bar and our other venues The Beehive & Cosmica, offers semi-private, and private buyouts, set to a vinyl soundtrack featuring sounds from around the world.

Spy Bar

Spy Bar

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Late Night Cocktails Only

Menu

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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