The Special Occasion — dress accordingly
Chic cocktail bar in The Charles Hotel with 1940s nightlife atmosphere. French-inspired cocktails, seasonal menus, and 5-4-3-2-1 Happy Hour. Black velvet elegance.
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1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Sun-Tue: 4PM-12AM, Wed-Sat: 4PM-1AM
5 min walk from Harvard
RedThe academic palate demands both substance and style.
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