Spy Bar

4.3

20 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Good for groups

Spy Bar is a HiFi listening lounge designed for discerning adults, located at the Revolution Hotel in Boston's South End. With an immersive high-fidelity sound system, curated music, creative cocktails, and elevated small bites, Spy Bar offers an intimate and refined yet relaxed setting perfect for close conversations. Guests can enjoy a unique experience alongside our sister restaurant, Cósmica Mexican Restaurant & Bar, making the Revolution Hotel a destination for thoughtfully crafted food, drinks, and an unparalleled sound experience. Escape to Spy Bar for something truly distinctive.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Website
https://www.spybar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
A destination for culinary connoisseurs, party enthusiasts, and audiophiles alike.From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Spy Bar and our other venues The Beehive & Cosmica, offers semi-private, and private buyouts, set to a vinyl soundtrack featuring sounds from around the world.

Location
40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316
Neighborhood
South End
Cross street
Appleton Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Cocktails Only
Multiple dates available
Join us for cocktails only after 11pm Wed-Thr and after 12am Fri-Sat.
Spy Bar/ Cosmica NYE Revolution
$155.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Step into Boston’s most exciting New Year’s Eve celebration, where the Revolution Hotel transforms into an unforgettable party playground. With exclusive access to Spy Bar, Cosmica, and the lobby, guests can explore, dance, and mingle as each space offers its own unique vibe. Included access to both Spy Bar / Cosmica, Full NYE Buffet | 8 PM - 10:30 PM DJ's at both venues, Live Entertainment ( Burlesque, Snake Charmer and more.) Complimentary Light Munchies | After 11 PM

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spy Bar, nestled in Boston's Revolution Hotel, exudes a retro speakeasy charm with "fantastic ambiance" and a "really cool vibe." Known for its "creative well-made cocktails" and "great service," this spot is perfect for drinks and light bites. Enjoy flavorful cocktails, intimate lighting, and a curated music experience.

20 Reviews

J
Joseph
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Asked for a high top table that was accepted on OpenTable. This was for a birthday celebration and we got placed in the center of the room in a regular table. The ambience was great, but they gave as an excuse that the high tops were for parties of 4, which should’ve been clearly stated. Especially when written for a birthday celebration I would not like to be treated like a walk in.
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Jordan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place is legit, drinks were good, so was the food. music was eh but maybe an off night for the sounds
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Katie
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect and beautifully crafted drinks with a great vibe. Our server was attentive and make a great suggestion for food. We will be back.
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Reiner
Greater Boston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Newly opened Spy Bar has potential and needs tweaking with regards to improving ambiance, layout, better music / DJ
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Melissa
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very odd place. Really lacked vibes. Horrible music for a listening bar. DJ never stayed in booth was too old for the scene. Could use youthful energy.
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George
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for date night, not sure it’s designed for eating a full meal, but we did and enjoyed it.
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ANNA
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful, funky hotel housing a fun, funky bar. Great service, good food and drinks.
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Katie
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good ambience and music. Some drinks were very good, others were not. Hotel bar prices, so be prepared
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Nicolas
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks, great service. Sara was very attentive!
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Robert
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here. First visit was pure magic - on top of food and drink quality, the sounds were fantastic! Tunes and sound quality, that is. 2nd visit - food still phenomenal. Drinks: out of the only white that isn’t Chardonnay? Not great. Still no NA beer on the menu? Missing an opportunity, folks! But only real static was the DJ. Played nothing but 60s rock straight through for 1.5 hours. Had a 2 minute silence gap while he struggled with his phone for some reason. No big deal in any old bar, but when you’re a listening bar, the “bar” is set a little higher. We’ll be back - just a few places I hope they can improve as time goes by.
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FAQs

Spy Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316

Additional information

Cross street
Appleton Street
Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Back Bay Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.spybar.com/
Private party facilities
A destination for culinary connoisseurs, party enthusiasts, and audiophiles alike.From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Spy Bar and our other venues The Beehive & Cosmica, offers semi-private, and private buyouts, set to a vinyl soundtrack featuring sounds from around the world.

Spy Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Late Night Cocktails Only

Spy Bar/ Cosmica NYE Revolution

Menu

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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