Perched on the 17th and 18th floors of the Raffles Boston hotel, Blind Duck is a modern speakeasy that fuses elegance, intimacy, and dramatic views. To enter, guests take the hotel elevator to floor 17, then follow a spiral staircase. A door that resembles a fire exit is the hidden portal: behind it lies a curtained vestibule and then the main lounge. Inside, the bar is compact and curated. Plush seating and low lighting set a refined mood, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views of Boston’s Theater and Financial districts. The cocktail program is seasonally rotating, with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic options, and strong narrative themes: drinks are crafted as stories, with ingredients, presentation, and texture intertwined. Small plates accompany the drinks — elevated finger foods designed to pair with the cocktail experience. For example, you may find dishes like okonomiyaki fries, lobster tartine, or duck bao buns. Signature cocktails include Tierra Fuego (mezcal + clarified coconut + habanero + guava + yuzu) and a Soufflé Espresso Martini. Because of its scale and exclusivity, reservations are highly recommended — the bar fills quickly, especially Thursday through Saturday nights. The layout is tight, with limited standing areas, so arriving early is wise. Blind Duck is less about vintage pastiche and more about a contemporary lounge experience: refined, atmospheric, and elevated. It leverages its height and views to distinguish itself — the skyline becomes part of the cocktail.
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