The Map Room is easily one of the best bars in Boston for cocktails and light food, while being similarly priced to other Boston bars (cocktails around $15, dishes $10-20). It's a cool space too, buried in the depths of the public library, and absolutely worth your time even if you're not already th
My husband and I visited in the early afternoon on a weekday. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed our cocktails and charcuterie board. The board was $23 and came with a great and varied selection. The cocktails were delicious as well! It was a great stop after touring the library.
Elevating the cocktail game and oozing history, the Map Room Tea Lounge at the Boston Public Library knows how to throw down some seriously mind-blowing drinks. Yeah, they're not exactly easy on the wallet, but damn, those craft cocktails are worth every cent.
I'm telling you, my taste buds went on
A seemingly hidden gem inside the Boston Public Library. The Courtyard and Map room. Tea rooms that are both walk in and reservation only. The Courtyard boasts a bright and sunny rowed seating arrangement as well as fixed menu/price. The Map room is walk-in friendly and has a bar!
Although we made
Cool atmosphere in the old meets new Boston Public Library. It’s a modern twist on the Southern tea room experience. Bar makes cocktails which all include some flavor of tea. Experience is interesting. Could easily kill a bunch of time between here and the library cafe on a rainy day.
Chic but cozy atmosphere. Excellent staff (shoutout to Alejandro who is amazing!). Drinks have clever literary-based names and are well-crafted. Small plates (pictured) offer a nice selection of both savory and sweet tea foods. Great stop in the city for casual afternoon drinks and a snack.
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A beautiful high tea experience. The food was delicious and honestly way more than I was expecting. The teas were tasty with a good variety. Cool vibe, edgier than your traditional high tea.
Wonderful way to end our library tour. The drinks and fare were excellent along with the atmosphere. Treat yourself!
Great food (small plates for sharing or appetizer size for one) and really nice drinks. They've got tea and coffee and wine and beer too. Right in the library. It's a cozy spot for a quick bite.
Cozy space! 100% worth the visit for high tea, snacks, or more adult beverages. Loved the intimate atmosphere; great for couples or small friend groups. The library theme was tastefully done. The biweekly Friday fashion show from the next-door Courtyard Café also extends into this space, so plan acc
Depends on which end you sit in; old-school pub vibe or high-res stylings. Regardless of where you are located, this is a pretty cool experience in the middle of the epic BPL. One of the menus is offered as a bookmark in a randomly selected book. Skim while you enjoy your treats! Fun, themed drink m
The atmosphere is top-notch. The cocktails are creative, innovative, and high quality. The matcha cocktail is unbelievable.
I spotted this place on google maps and knew it would look gorgeous. A cavernous room full of maps and coffee? Sign me up! And it was great. Not packed even on a Saturday. We took our lattes to the courtyard and enjoyed some sun. If you’ve been walking around the library, it’s a good cafe to reflect
Great spot for a cocktail and a bite to eat
Very cool place for an elegant drink!
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