Boston’s cocktail crowd is about to get a serious caffeine kick. Alibi Bar & Lounge is flipping its outdoor patio into “Sentenced to Sip,” a seasonal espresso martini garden that puts the city’s favorite buzzy drink front and center. Think leafy décor, string lights, and late-night hours turning the Liberty Hotel hangout into a full-on garden party just as summer patio season hits its stride.
Alibi’s website touts the setup as “Boston’s First Espresso Martini Garden” and says the patio has been reworked into an open-air, cocktail-forward hideout built for warm evenings, according to Alibi Bar & Lounge. The pop-up is framed as a late-night stop for anyone who likes their nightlife with a side of cold brew energy.
Boston Restaurant Talk, a local food column that appears on NBC Boston, noted that the pop-up’s Instagram announced it “opens to the public” this Saturday and urged followers to make reservations. Coverage places the activation on Alibi’s patio at the Liberty Hotel, a short walk from Charles Street and the Public Garden.
On the bookings side, Resy lists “Espresso Martini Garden @ Alibi” with multiple June dates open for reservations, confirming that the seasonal setup is taking advance bookings. The listing lays out Alibi’s reservation policies and usual operating hours so planners can grab a table before prime slots disappear. Check Resy for current availability.
What to expect
The pop-up leans into Alibi’s playful jailhouse theme, since the lounge lives inside the former Charles Street Jail, and then softens the vibe with greenery and cocktail stations, according to The Patriot Ledger. The menu sticks with the basics that built the trend, offering classic espresso martinis along with seasonal twists, all under string lights meant to make the courtyard feel like a tucked-away summer garden.
When to go
Alibi typically opens at 5 p.m. and runs past midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and the espresso martini garden is slated to stick around through mid-summer. Exact dates, specific open nights, and reservation slots can shift, so your best bet is to confirm details and lock in a table through the venue’s Resy page before heading over. See Resy for the latest schedule and openings.
