Map Room Tea Lounge

700 Boylston St, 02116-2813 - Boston
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2021
🏆 #1160 of 2001 restaurants in Boston
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🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible 🛋️ Cozy

💬 What people say

Cocktails 27 Dessert 25 Library 10 Atmosphere 8 Sandwich 6 Price 5 Afternoon 3

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 617-385-5660
📍 Address: 700 Boylston St, Boston

🕐 Opening Hours

Open now Closes at 04:45 PM
Monday1 10:00 AM - 04:45 PM
Tuesday2 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday3 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday4 10:00 AM - 04:45 PM
Friday5 10:00 AM - 04:45 PM
Saturday6 10:00 AM - 04:45 PM
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews

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76 Google reviews
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Michele Brassard

★★★★★ 5/5
Wonderful way to end our library tour. The drinks and fare were excellent along with the atmosphere. Treat yourself!
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Else

★★★★★ 5/5
The Map Room is easily one of the best bars in Boston for cocktails and light food, while being similarly priced to other Boston bars (cocktails around $15, dishes $10-20). It's a cool space too, buried in the depths of the public library, and absolutely worth your time even if you're not already there for some books.
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Mike Salter

★★★★★ 5/5
Great spot for a cocktail and a bite to eat
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Justin Shaw

★★★★★ 5/5
Great food (small plates for sharing or appetizer size for one) and really nice drinks. They've got tea and coffee and wine and beer too. Right in the library. It's a cozy spot for a quick bite.
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Seth M

★★★★★ 5/5
The atmosphere is top-notch. The cocktails are creative, innovative, and high quality. The matcha cocktail is unbelievable.
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Wade Eck

★★★★★ 5/5
Elevating the cocktail game and oozing history, the Map Room Tea Lounge at the Boston Public Library knows how to throw down some seriously mind-blowing drinks. Yeah, they're not exactly easy on the wallet, but damn, those craft cocktails are worth every cent. I'm telling you, my taste buds went on a wild ride. The "Smoke On the Horizon" was like nothing I've ever tasted – that combo of flavors was pure art. And don't even get me started on the "Sriracha Nights" and "Summer Wind" – those were tasty too, a perfect blend of flavors that hit the spot. Now, let's talk vibes. The historic charm makes the experience special, thanks to being part of the Boston Public Library. You're chilling in history and that feeling is hard to beat. It's like an oasis of cool in the middle of the city hustle. Bottom line? Yeah, it's gonna cost you a bit, but you're paying for an experience that's next level. The "Smoke On the Horizon" is my new drink obsession, and I ain't complaining about the "Sriracha Nights" and "Summer Wind" either. Combine that with the vintage vibes, and you've got a spot that's a bullseye for cocktail and history buffs.
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Nick Murja

★★★★★ 5/5
Very cool place for an elegant drink!
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Bethany Herrod

★★★★★ 5/5
My husband and I visited in the early afternoon on a weekday. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed our cocktails and charcuterie board. The board was $23 and came with a great and varied selection. The cocktails were delicious as well! It was a great stop after touring the library.
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Wesley Dickhaut

★★★★★ 5/5
A seemingly hidden gem inside the Boston Public Library. The Courtyard and Map room. Tea rooms that are both walk in and reservation only. The Courtyard boasts a bright and sunny rowed seating arrangement as well as fixed menu/price. The Map room is walk-in friendly and has a bar! Although we made reservations for the Cortyard, the Map room was a better atmosphere with more menu options. We started with their tea infused smoke on the horizon Manhattan and Southern Belle gin cocktail. Along with chocolate bread pudding and west african meat pies. Finishing with their white peony tea, which was floral and delicious. The staff was excellent, and the environment was warm and inviting. Would highly recommend visiting.
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Arsenio

★★★★☆ 4/5
Cool atmosphere in the old meets new Boston Public Library. It’s a modern twist on the Southern tea room experience. Bar makes cocktails which all include some flavor of tea. Experience is interesting. Could easily kill a bunch of time between here and the library cafe on a rainy day.
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