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Back Bay · Hotel bar

Long Bar & Terrace at Raffles Boston

You're already staying here, so there's no excuse not to ride up for sunset. The terrace views over the South End rival anything in the city, and the room itself is genuinely beautiful.

Date nightBefore dinnerNightcapCelebratingPeople-watching
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Style
Hotel bar
Known for
Elevated New England-inspired cocktails · The outdoor terrace · Pre-dinner views over Boston
Prices
$$$$ · cocktails $21+
Getting in
Book ahead
Food
Snacks and small plates
Hours
Daily, afternoon through late evening
Recognition
Modern Luxury Boston Common's Best of Travel - Best Hotel Bar, 2026
Address
40 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA 02116 (Raffles Boston, 17th floor)

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Checked: Named Best Hotel Bar in Modern Luxury Boston Common's 2026 Best of Travel awards per hotel venue listing - confirms current 2026 operation.

Photo: Long Bar & Terrace at Raffles Boston, from their website.

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