LONG BAR & TERRACE
Restaurant · Back Bay ·
New England classics & Raffles cocktails with skyline views
New England classics & Raffles cocktails with skyline views
"The property’s more casual restaurant offering a relaxed alternative to the building’s fine-dining room; it was part of the culinary portfolio overseen by the executive chef during his tenure." - Erika Adams
"As the name suggests, this bougie Back Bay spot has both a long bar and a terrace. Both are impressive, but the terrace especially so. The view from 17 floors up at the Raffles is spectacular, and an ideal place to stop in on a summer evening after a show at nearby Wang Theatre. Post up on the banquette seating with a house Negroni and watch the sunset as the occasional helicopter buzzes by." - tanya edwards
"Located 18 floors up in the fancy new Raffles hotel, this is an actually great spot to toss back fancy drinks and snacks right now. The expansive deck is the place to be when the temperature rises — grab a Boston sling, a selection of conservas, and kick back and relax." - Tanya Edwards
"This upscale lounge features a high tea service and an outdoor rooftop patio, but for cake lovers it’s the Boston cream pie that draws diners in. We know what you’re thinking: it has “pie” in the title. But everyone knows this classic Boston dessert is really a cake in disguise. Cut in sleek, tall slices, this version is made from 10 layers of cake, cream, and silky chocolate." - Tanya Edwards
"Long Bar on the 17th floor of the Raffles in Back Bay has set a new standard for the hotel bar, with great food and ample people-watching. Folks come here dressed up, fresh off seeing The Cher Show at the nearby Wang Theatre, and keep the night going until suddenly it’s last call and they’re singing “If I Could Turn Back Time” with whoever they met at the bar. For us, it’s a bougie guilty pleasure where we can eat razor clams conservas, sip a potent Boston sling, and devour a burger topped with a bloomy young harbison cheese and pepper jam that hits all those sweet, spicy, umami notes. We can’t wait until it warms up to check out the outdoor patio situation." - tanya edwards
