Martini lovers, unite! That is to say-- I need your expertise. I lived in Boston for many years during my corporate life (well, Medford, Somerville, Brighton, and Waltham)but it's been quite a while since I visited Cambridge.

Where can a thirsty girl find a great drink in Harvard Sq?

(If I'm lucky, maybe someone would like to join me! My traveling partner Allie is a teetotaler.)

Post here or PM if you have recommendations, please!

lasciviously yours,

Tabu

the bar at the Charles Hotel is really quite good, and I recall having several delicious drinks there not too long ago.

One of them might have been a martini, but after a few, who can remember?

In the charles hotel theres Noir , and the Regattabar ( witch is outdoors ) both are phenomanal places in Harvard sq , especially now that its nice out , all the little outdoor patios to resteraunts are gonna be open , maybe Ill take you out for a drink

I should have thought of the Charles Hotel. I've been there many times, and the bar is truly lovely and quite chic. I'll be sure to make a visit.

Thank you, and I'm sorry I won't get to see you this time around, darling!

The West Side Lounge on Mass Ave (1688 I think). Best martini in town. Check their website.

The bar at th eChalres Hotel is called Noir. it doesnt open until 4 pm and stays open very late. Drinks there are very good and expensive. It used to be called the Tii bar. Would love to meet you there and have a few !!

The West Side Lounge in Cambridge has the best martini. Check out their website.

Harvaaad Square???  The place is infested with pencil neck geeks and yuppies.  You may be better off making your own.  You supply the olives I will bring yhe rest.

For a somewhat different, but also authentic Harvard Square experience, and a very nice bar with great food, I'd recommend Casablanca, 40 Brattle Street.  Less than a 5 min. walk from Noir.


filmat11

Upstairs on the Square is excellent!

Chez Henri is good too as well and great food.