Yvonne’s is not just a bar — it’s a revived legend. Located at 2 Winter Place in the historic Locke-Ober site, Yvonne’s recasts the grandeur of Boston’s storied past through a modern, glamorous supper club lens. To enter, guests walk through a faux hair salon front — yes, blow-dry stations — then into richly appointed rooms with velvet seating, chandeliers, patterned wallpaper, carved wood, and nods to Locke-Ober’s former majesty. Multiple rooms offer distinct moods: the main dining/lounge, the “Library” bar room with bookshelves and a classic mahogany bar, and even a “Gallery” hidden beneath the library behind a secret bookcase. The menu is globally inspired small plates — think flavors drawn from the Mediterranean, Middle East, Latin America, and Asia — designed for sharing across courses. The cocktail program is a highlight: imaginative riffs on classics (e.g. Corn & Oil with rum, cloves & lime; a “Serenade Martini” with lemongrass & pink Sichuan pepper) sit alongside bold originals. Yvonne’s drinks are more than mixers — they aim to tell stories, provoke surprise, and sustain a mood from dinner to late night. Nightlife is baked into the identity: as dinner tapers, the lights dim, music deepens, and the space transitions to lounge mode. The hidden rooms, secret doors, and evolving energy give Yvonne’s a theatrical, multi-act feel. It’s as much about ambiance and surprise as it is about food and drink.
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