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Last Hurrah

60 School St
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 725-1888
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Cross Street:
Tremont Street
Specialties:
Hotel Bar
Hours:
Daily 12pm-1am

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Last Hurrah

Best window seat in town

  • Traditional Boston Bar
  • Specialty Martinis
  • Downtown

The Last Hurrah, Omni Parker House?s fabled bar, has been the gathering place for Boston's colorful political pantheon for close to 150 years. Rogues, visionaries and villains sipped late-afternoon drinks at the Last Hurrah and hatched their plans to save the world, bilk it or escape it.

James Michael Curley, a larger-than-life politician who embodied all three characteristics, was a regular patron. In fact, the bar takes its name from Edwin O'Connor's 1956 Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel "The Last Hurrah," based on Curley's picturesque career. During the first half of the 20th century, Curley, was at one time or another, mayor of Boston, governor of Massachusetts, U.S. Congressman and inmate at a federal penitentiary. Recent patrons have included George McGovern, Edward Kennedy and Rudolph Giuliani.

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Editorial Review for Last Hurrah – by Citysearch Staff

In Short
The Omni Parker House's storied bar occasionally serves as a hangout for politicians and State House workers. More often, it's filled with young insurance and mutual fund types having lots of drinks while they size each other up. Besides serving as a relaxing spot for an after-work drink, the bar provides a great spot to enjoy one of the city's trademark dishes--Boston Cream Pie.

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User Reviews for Last Hurrah

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/16/2007 Posted by joanne1230

I was sitting at the bar the night of the Boston snow storm. Someone bought me a drink, I think he then sat beside me - but we did not speak. How I wish I had initiated conversation. You will know what I am taling about. If you read this - sign in and write back. The hotel was exceptional the food, service and accommodations were first class. I can still see his face - sitting next to me - I hope I find him again some day. Joanne

Pros: Friendly and pleasant

Cons: none

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/28/2006 Posted by darklynoon

On a recent Saturday night a goup of 5 of us strolled into the Last Hurrah. We had always walked by and figured we would stop in for a pint. The seating are was moderately crowded and it was around 11:30pm. As soon as we walked in the older gentleman at the bar looked at us and told us they had just had "last call". Funny, since the bar is open until 1am every night. This was confirmed with a phone call later. I will never step foot in here again and will tell this story to anyone who cares. Thanks for ruining our evening!

Cons: Rude Staff, Bartender Lies

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Editor's Review

This historic Boston institution features elegant 19th century charm and its trademark Boston cream pie.  See the full editorial review.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Hotel Bars
  • Bars

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Daily 12pm-1am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Specialty ratings for Last Hurrah

Specialty Rating  
Hotel Bar 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vote

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