Alibi Bar & Lounge
About
Alibi is a cocktail lounge inside The Liberty Hotel on Beacon Hill, set in the former drunk tank of the old Charles Street Jail. Original bluestone floors, brick cell walls, soaring ceilings and original ironwork frame the room, softened by plush couches and dim lighting. The walls carry cheeky images of celebrities and their alibis, and the bar pairs craft cocktails with Italian bites from chef Lydia Shire for late-night snacking.
The Charles Street Jail was built in 1851 and later converted into the luxury Liberty Hotel, now a Boston landmark that blends historic architecture with hospitality. In summer, Alibi opens a rare off-street outdoor patio styled as a garden getaway, with seasonally inspired cocktails and bites and a view of the sunset. The lounge also hosts private events, with customizable cocktail reception and food packages and a dedicated events manager guiding each booking.
What to Know
- Events can hold up to 185 guests indoors, or 345 with the patio.
- DJs play on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
- The Charles/MGH Red Line station is about a three-minute walk away.
- Valet parking is available at the hotel entrance, with self-parking at a nearby garage.
- Guests must be 21 or older.
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