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Cape Cod waterfront hotel which overlooks harbor. Walk to ferry boats.
The Lenox Hotel, in Boston, is a 2-and-one-half star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "back bay/beacon hill" area, and provides free parking, an airport shuttle, and internet access. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable". Guests found the service "helpful" and "excellent". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including L'Espalier , Clio , and Hamersley's Bistro . Also nearby: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park , Karma , and New England School Of Law . Other local places to consider are Charlesmark Hotel and Clarion Collection Bulfinch Hotel.
When is a hotel bar not a hotel bar? When non-guests commonly outnumber guests and there isn't a TV in sight. City-Bar is a dependable date spot for those who enjoy seeing and being seen while dropping serious...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/06/2008
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While this Irish pub doesn't sport a lived-in feel, it certainly lives up to its name--"solas" means "comfort" in Gaelic (a fact prominently painted on a back wall). The street level bar attracts a fine...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/23/2005
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Touting itself as "Boston's Baby Grand," this hotel property offers a nice alternative to the massive luxury chains in the area. It has been open for over a century, and it prides itself on a unique flair...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/11/2005
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Touting itself as Boston's Baby Grand, this hotel property offers a nice alternative to the massive luxury chains in the area. It has been open for over a century, and it prides itself on a unique flair...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar reminds me of a place I'd find in NYC. It's just so classy and upscale, I totally dug the vibe of the place. I had the nantucket red, which was this really sweet sparkly drink. My friend had…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a bad time in the countless experiences I've amasswed here. Beware that it tends to get crowded on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I travel to Boston often for work and have stayed at several different hotels. The Lenox is definitely one of my faves so far. It's a great boutique hotel conveniently located a short walk from the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are these friends that we have dinner with about every 6 weeks. The Lenox has become our 'go to' place for post-dinner drinks and the bar itself seems to agree with us, as almost every time we…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away in a tiny space inside the beautiful Lenox Hotel, City Bar is an ideal spot for a stiff dirty (martini that is) in a sophisticated setting. I think that the atmosphere is fitting for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favs to hang out at and have a few drinks or 10 and have a little food to eat so i dont get sick from drinking too much. its very comfy and a great place to hang with some friends
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar is a comfy, classy little bar/lounge located in the belly of the Lenox Hotel right on Boylston Street. It's setup reminds me of NY for some reason. The place is a small box setup. There is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good drinks (try the berry caipirinha). Mixed crowd, which seems to depend partly on what's going on at the hotel/whose staying at the hotel (there were a bunch of drunk people from a wedding when I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to make love to this place. My boyfriend introduced it to me when we first met. I love the ambiance and martinis. They are huge and delicious! As they should be because they're $12 a pop.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE City Bar. I came here on a first date, and it was just perfect for the occasion. Not too loud or crowded. The apple martini was the best I've had so far (little apple slices in your martini…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT atmosphere. Nice music at perfect volume...lights at pefect level. You can talk and hear the people you are with in a relaxed and chic atmosphere. Had a couple of appetizers which were very…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in Boston for work, and this is my second time staying at the Lenox. First, the negatives: 1) Lack of power outlets near the desk
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in here one night for after dinner drinks with one of my girls. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, this being a hotel bar and all, but it was a little swanky, plush, deep colors, dimly lit,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar is a single, square room. Everyone sees you, you see them. Nice label clothes on average looking people. The bartender maintains his dignity. Heavy use of eye contact and minimal use of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid hotel all the way around. Every member of the staff was cordial and helpful, from concierge to the bellman and the front desk. The location of the Lenox is the best. They are close to a ton of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy getting a drink at City Bar. It's a small space...but in a cozy, dimly lit, good for conversation kind of way. I think it would be a good date place, although I've never gone here for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I was slightly scared when I first came to City Bar with a friend of mine. The velvet rope, marble hotel lobby, and dimly lit interior promised expensive drinks and well dressed…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this, my friends, is a bar. Two friends and I went to this bar looking for a dark place to hold conversation and people watch. With comfy leather seats, muted lighting, music that wasn't too loud…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh* I miss you, City Bar. You were clean, you served stiff drinks, you followed me through a very Sex and the City Carrie & Big relationship. You are the place to be seen if you are an above…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been twice and both times in the company of ladies I love! This place is pretty posh, great to grab a drink at after you have dinner. Beware if you go a little later...this place gets…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not very easy to park near, but the drinks are great. This bar is very chill and they have top shelf everything here-nobody is pushing low end vodka. Small, but a gem- especially on a weeknight!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a great stay at the Lenox hotel. All reviews about it being sort of foofy, anti-W, grandma decor are right on the money, but the hotel is extremely comfy (great bed, good shower, AC/heater…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fovorite Bar! I haven't been there in a very long time. I was out on a business trip. I would love to go there again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luv it..great ambience..friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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My friends and I went here on a Saturday Night and had the best time! It was exactly what we were looking for. A trendy and upscale lounge with great martinis and a hot bartender!! Small, but not too crowded....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Along with a few friends, I ended up in the City Bar on a search for Scotch and Bourbon one Sunday evening earlier in March (2008) - and it was one of the best finds ever. Every one of us loved the place. In...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon walking in you may be surprised at the size of this place. It's pretty small, but wonderfully cavernous. During the week, the place isn't too crowded and you can easily find a leather chair. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED City Bar! Granted, we went shortly after it opened on St. Patrick's day (b/c we had a reservation at Azure, and not to get green beer!). In the spirit of the day, I got the "Emerald," which, as…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nestled away in the confines of the Lenox Hotel in the heart of the back bay, City Bar has long been my starting point of choice. The minimalist lounge oozes class while avoiding pretentiousness. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nestled away in the confines of the Lenox Hotel in the heart of the back bay, City Bar has long been my starting point of choice on first dates. The minimalist lounge oozes class while avoiding…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like City Bar. The setting is intimate, warm and cozy. The seating is comfortable enough that you can sit and linger over drinks with your friends and there is no loud music pumping through the air…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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I got married at The Lenox last fall and feel the need to rave about my experience. Everything was great and beautifully decorated. The coordinator, KrisTina, was awesome as well as all the other staff that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like City Bar and it's great to have a bar without a TV. There aren't too many in Boston and Citybar along with the Burren are two of my favorites for that same reason. It's nice during the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked into the luxury Lenox Hotel is the City-Bar. Surprisingly trendy, the line can take as long as 25 minutes to be admitted on peak weekend hours. If you need to go outside to smoke or use the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been our extreme pleasure to stay at The Lenox many times over the past several years. Situated in Boston's Back Bay area, this venerable hotel has been around since 1903. Recently expensively…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cocktails, best staff.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Although not necessarily a pick-up spot, this is a great place for a date, good conversation, or girls night-out. Oh and did I mention GREAT martinis!!!! Overall, great atmosphere, highly recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely. Lovely. Lovely. And I'm not using the word ironically - it's the kind of place you'd recommend to your parents or your beloved Aunt Nana. The service at the front desk was great and when I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you hit this place at the right time, it's really great. Cozy, not too loud, the drinks are good... but if you come at the wrong time, it is overraught with older folks and divorcees, and people…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i can't understand why a boston-bar would hold a line if hardly that many people aren't there? Well anyway citybar has one of the best drinks in th ecity.. Can't believe no t.v. though.. oh yeah and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar has come to a point of popularity that it now has a line to get in. But at least you are in a lobby verses being outdoors which of course sucks in the winter time. We went in after waiting in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar is a pretty decent place. It is a lounge atmosphere with a really cool bar. The drinks are pricey, but not ridiculous. It is a little older (later 20's-40's) lounge. I like this place…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar is a few notches darker than dim (good if you haven't reapplied makeup since 7:45 AM and bad if you want to check out your date or actually see the people you're talking to) with "special"…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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I live right around the corner and just wanted to step out for a beer and a snack. Little did I know that I'd get one of the tastiest appetizers I've ever had in my life. It was cheese-based with bacon in it...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FL----OP! I hate giving semi-bad reviews- as I do understand how some days go.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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I recently stayed at the Lenox Hotel in Boston and I have to say that the stay far exceeded my expectations! The lobby was recently renovated and was absolutely stunning - from the moment I arrived the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the yummy martinis! try the ginger peach or pear.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised every time i walk in. it's very comfortable inside, the lighting is perfect, and the bartenders are sharp. the martini glasses are huge (beware ladies)- I'm guessing 5oz.... that aside,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The drinks are strong and the mood is perfect if you are looking for an intimate setting. The crowd is mixed...but If you would rather sit in a comfortable chair and hear the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I occasionally love to shwank it up (ok, maybe not so occasionally) and I was at first rather pissed as they made us stand outside to help create the illusion of a line. Bastards. But that's what you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVER-RATED Walking into this place feels like entering a sensory depravation chamber; it's too dark, too loud and too small.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar located inside the Lenox Hotel is hard to find as you won't see it from the street and you need to enter though the lobby to find it. It is a comfortable bar/lounge with about 15 seats at the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting place for a hotel bar. They must be known for martinis however, those were not on our agenda for the evening. It has an upscale flavor complete with a bouncer later in the evening. If…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I read Yelp reviews and thought this place sounded great. What I was looking forward to was mingling with the kind of people that yelpers say come here, I also thought that there would be a mix of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lady and I found this by mistake while in visiting Boston in January during our house hunting. Now we frequent it whenever we're downtown on the weekends. Around 9-10ish it transitions from…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We headed there last friday, after having dinner at the Armani Cafe. Its a stylish, New Yorky feeling bar if you are down on Newberry/Boylston area. I didnt have my drivers license on me, only a paper…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like City Bar. Good drinks, no TV's, great prices for cocktails.Super staff who knows what they're doing. It's a lot less casual than the usual Boston place, and thusly, the audience is a bit older,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar is far cooler than me. Which is a great thing. This bar is well appointed, has a fine vibe, and makes a mean cocktail (G&Ts, thank you kindly). Very urbane for the Back Bay -- which is what…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never stayed at the Lenox Hotel but I use their men's room every chance I get. The toilets flush themselves. The soap dispensers and faucets are automatic. The hand dryers blow hot and are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little bar in the Lenox Hotel. In the past year the place has become quite the busy bee on weekends. Lines can be long and just not worth the wait. However, if you get there early you can enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first ended up going to this place because my friend has an affinity for staying in the Lenox whenever he visits, and it's convenient when we're feeling to lazy to trawl Boston for a chilled-out…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this hotel quite a bit! Great service, comfy room - Aveda products. The decor is old victorian american classic, you know - kinda foofy. But comfy nonetheless. Service was great and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a split vibe here on the weekend - the out of town guys staying at the hotel talking to every female who will pay attention, the dressed up group that takes over the couches, the gaggle of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im giving this bar 4 stars because it has my favorite drink in all of boston. i should first say that i dont generally drink martinis. however, the loco noche here is a ginger-peach martini that is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh City Bar... Why are you so popular? Is it because you're so hot? Probably not. It's just cuz your friends next to you are so freakin horrendous... Seriously though, it's a decent spot, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar is a tiny little place in the Lenox Hotel. A lot of tourists and happy hour crowd during the week, it is still a very nice place to meet up with friends for a drink. The bar specializes in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Monday night, so there wasn't a huge scene, looked like mostly afterwork people, but I really enjoyed the place. It's very small and I feel like you need to be dressed up to come…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Trendy place with a cozy atmosphere, great drinks, and good service. A nice spot for a drinks-date or to meet a few friends before going out.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lurk city man. That's what I did at this place. On first blush, you'll note a lot of "SweetDudes" with popped collars and the lucky ladies who accompany them, wearing asymmetrical white tops from…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fave bar / lounge in all of Boston! Located just off the lobby in the Lenox Hotel, City Bar is a fabulously swanky and striking lounge! The bar is lit in neon - sounds cheesy, but its understated…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I was expecting this bar to be a really nice one..I have already "given up" on bars/clubs in Boston and now know that Boston night life is different from other major cities. However, because of all…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
City Bar is really my main haunt in Boston. If you ask ANYONE that knows me at all what my favorite bar is they will readily answer with City Bar. It's really the only bar I frequent! The atmosphere is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place I like coming to for a few drinks a bit earlier in the night. It's small, so when it gets crowded, it gets CROWDED, but the staff always manages to stay friendly, even when…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit I was on my fifth whiskey when I got here and feeling extremely friendly. This place is inside a hotel which usually is a big red flag but not this time. No aging Willy Loman types at the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently the red sox were in town the weekend we wanted to slum it and get a room at the Howard Johnson's. 175 a night?! So we said "screw it" we'll go a little fancier if we have to! We opted for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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I love the atmosphere here. It is lively, but not too loud. The waitstaff is great. The beer selection was more that satisfying, and the food is good as well. My only complaint would be that one time I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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One of Boston's best date spots. The food is pricey but good, and ditto re: the drinks. They infuse different liquors.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent eco-friendly rooms and great amenities off-set the shockingly stupid staff. I lived here for a bit when I first moved to Boston. The large bed, great view, perfect location, tasteful decor,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
City bar is a chic spot in the Lenox Hotel. The atmosphere is dimly lit and the ambiance is cozy. The lights illuminating the bar subtly change colors, and the martini glasses are chilling right out…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The room decor takes you back to Grandma's house, so think of the Lenox as the anti-W. Both for those familiar w/Boston and newbies, the location perfectly suits the visitor, as numerous…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little place to grab a drink and light apps with a date or small group of friends. Its not very big so I don't think a big group would work here. The menu is out of the Azure kitchen…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice and relaxing - especially if you get in there early enough to grab a spot at the bar. Excellent drinks - the dirty martini's (my barometer of drinks) is like something I would make myself. So,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
maybe it's the company, but city bar hits all the right spots for me. hotel lounge, yes- but not your typical. none of that tyipcal, bright lit, black vested bartenders soiree.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple times out of convienience,,I think the drinks are okay, If you can even get close to the bar.. This last time , we finally got a table, and my friend order a couple apps,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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I stayed here all expenses paid while being flown in to the city for an interview. I'd say that it is probably a place I can't afford but it was pampering. The concierge was also a big help in getting advice,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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This is one of those good spots for meeting friends for a drink before heading out somewhere. Nice place for a quick nightcap if you are staying at the Lenox since it's right inside the hotel. Good service....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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The Lenox is not an economical stay for sure but it's very much worth the expense. The rooms are well maintained and appointed, no missing amenities, and you will find the staff not only friendly but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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City-Bar is actually much smaller than I had expected. The location is good and the atmosphere is comfortable. There's a good amount of seating considering the bar's size, and the bar serves some very tasty...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You'd think that this place would have a dress cover, but to the relief of some short-clad friends, the bouncers were actually quite friendly and we all got in to this small trendy bar. If you get a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sleek design, classy patrons and a fully stocked bar complete with knowledgeable bartenders. You really can't go too wrong with that.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why this small bar has two hard-core bouncers at the entrance boggles me. It's in the Lenox Hotel! Not exactly what I'd consider a troublesome neighborhood. And the bar itself is only one dimly lit…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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great place for drink (lots of first dates here, would guess) - hipper than vox - less euro than armani - and you can actually hear yourself talk (as well as the person you're talking to). bar food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience here was a very positive one. It was a warm night, so everyone was out on Newbury St. This left City Bar quiet, so I had a chance to savor my drink, the atmosphere and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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This place is certainly spiffy. I was having a few beers in Solas when I asked the bartender where ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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I had so much fun with my friends at City Bar. The appetizers and drinks are excellent. The food was really tasty. The Bar Service was great. I highly recommend the Martinis here. Our Bartender was really...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Abe and Louis is a premiere spot for lunch on busy Street. The white tablecloths and well-mannered w...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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This bar is an excellent hotspot in Boston. The decor is beautiful. An elegant place so therefore dressing up for this place is a must. The place is excellent for dates or hanging out with friends. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars. Interesting bar - really swanky and high class - but a little loud! (I always wonder why people go to places like this to talk, when you can't even hear anyone). Definitely a see and be seen t
