89 Charles

New Boston Cocktail Bar 89 Charles Opens in Beacon Hill | Eater Boston

"A maximalist subterranean cocktail spot with Art Deco details, this moody Beacon Hill hideaway opened on Saturday, September 20, in the historic former Artu space at 89 Charles Street. Inside, 12 tiger-print bar stools and 30 lounge seats—lush velvet banquettes and cozy swivel armchairs—create nooks and crannies for romantic date nights and semi-private conversations, with Assembly Design Studio channeling the neighborhood’s history-meets-charm vibe into an intimate bar focused on the art of cocktail making. Chef Matt McPherson’s menu leans into small indulgences like kaluga caviar on schmaltz latkes, foie gras bratwurst, and a juicy French dip (dishes run $14–$22), while bar manager Dave Irwin riffs on classics: the Beefed Up (beef tallow–washed Bully Boy whiskey, amaro, cacao bitters) and the dairy-free Charles St Espresso (coconut rum, espresso, cacao, whipped coconut cream), plus savory numbers like the Garden Fairy with gin, fino sherry, red bell pepper, lemon, and basil. A Champagne-focused wine list ranges from $25 glasses of Veuve Clicquot to a $600 2015 Dom Pérignon, with a small beer list rounding things out, aiming to welcome everyone from after-work sippers to milestone celebrants." - Celina Colby