What to order at Alibi

Signature drink
Charles Street Manhattan
Editor tip
The jail-cell booths book up by 19:00 on weekends. The bar lounge is the easier walk-in seat.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodbeacon-hill
HoursMon-Wed 17:00-01:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 17:00-23:00
Signature drinkCharles Street Manhattan
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Food program: Snacks

Tip: The jail-cell booths book up by 19:00 on weekends. The bar lounge is the easier walk-in seat.

Location

Address: 215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

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