08/13/09

FOOD POlSONlNG!!!!!

by DirtyMartiniGirl

The first time I went there, I had a good experience. Good drinks and a nice atmosphere, but very slow service.

The second time, was not so great. My sister and I got food p0isoning that lasted over a week (throwing up, dlarrhea, & abdominal pains that put me in tears). This is not what I expected from my $100 bill. Definitely stay away from the food (it was only average anyways). We narrowed it down to the lettuce. They probably didn't wash their hands after bathroom use.

The service was again slow and there was only one other table besides us. There are much better hotel bars in Boston. I won't be going back to this one.

• Pros: Drinks, ambiance
• Cons: Food p0isoning, slow service

10/14/08

Great place to end the night.

by pat_man_ta

I like Noir primarily as a great bar to end an evening of bar-hopping or after a late dinner. Their drinks are consistently good and the staff has always been courteous if not outright chipper. It's a lot more than I would have ever expected from a place that's sort of a hotel bar.

• Pros: Good drinks!
• Cons: They have a broken projection screen that they show "the game" on sometimes.

02/18/08

Best romantic bar? I don't think so.

by JBomms

I specifically chose this lounge because it was supposedly very romantic. Not so much. We walked in at probably 10:30 on a Saturday night. It was full of college students and the music was blaring. The place was tiny. I don't know. Everyone I was with was in disbelief that Noir was voted best anything. I didn't try their food because we had just eaten but they did have a very original and extensive (and expensive) drink menu. It just wasn't the atmosphere I was expecting or looking for. Don't go there if you're looking for romance.

• Pros: yummy and original drinks
• Cons: too small, too loud, not romantic, $12 drinks

01/06/07

serves drinks the latest

by wisteria317

This bar is pretty swanky compared to the rest of the square. It's a bit small, but is comfy and chill. Clientelle is a diverse crowd which is pretty cool.

• Pros: only bar in cambrdige that servces alcohol after 1:30
• Cons: a bit pricy

09/22/06

5-4-3-2-1

by mdahlman

Agree with prior reviewers about the excellent (but expensive) drinks. The key is to show up between 5 and 7 p.m. on weeknights, when the food is all steeply discounted (everything $5 or less). Definitely worth a trip.

• Pros: great atmosphere, reasonable pricing at happy hour
• Cons: no nearby parking, slow service

09/20/06

Late night drinks cool ambiance

by dagoogs

Friendly service, great patio, and interesting cocktails. This place is a cool spot for a date or a place to start or end your night. Know most of the staff, they are knowledgable and fun. Only place in square open till 2am EVERY night. Not bad. Crowd gets a little rowdy late at night. For most part though, it's clientele comprised of hotel patrons and older people. Good martinis and cocktails. Recommended

• Pros: service, patio, lighting
• Cons: prices, a little superficial at times

09/05/06

Great Happy Hour menu

by deenellie

I agree with the other reviewer regarding RUDE waitresses, but if you can get past that and I try to, being that the eats are great and reasonably priced at Happy Hour, between 5 and 7 pm, M-F, it's worth trying. Yes the drinks aren't cheap at $10, but everything's expensive these days! Hey if you get tude, give it back and then don't give a tip if you don't get excellent service. See you there!

• Pros: Atmosphere, ambienece, Food and drink
• Cons: The waitresses with the bad tudes!

08/08/06

Romantic hotel bar serves killer drinks in dark, seductive environs.

by Eric Grossman

Anyone looking for a romantic hideaway perfect for carrying on a forbidden affair should look no further than the aptly named Noir (the only fixtures that aren't black are the red lamps). High-backed black banquettes are ideal for canoodling, as is the hipster soundtrack. Vixenish, black-clad cocktail waitresses pass out pocket flashlights to those who have trouble reading the menu. Libation lovers should feel right at home here, as the drink menu is full of stylish signature martinis--think St. Germain-blood orange and Chartreuse-basil concoctions--and "Film Noir Drinks" ("Noir's Boudoir" combines vanilla vodka, Godiva liqueur, Kahlua, cream, and chocolate-covered espresso beans for a sinful pleasure).

Photo courtesy of Noir

07/10/06

Great Place, but Incredibly RUDE Waitresses

by lilar13

Noir is a great neighbor spot I sometimes like to visit after work on my way home, but with such unpleasant attitudes, its very discouraging. Management, please ask your wait staff to lose the foul attitude.

• Pros: Convenient Location & Special priced menu from 5-7pm, M-F
• Cons: RUDE Waitresses & Pricy

09/26/05

Rude waitstaff, no hot drinks

by awaring

Some friends and I went to Noir recently after dinner to have some coctails and dessert. Many of us wanted to get hot drinks, like coffee with Irish creme. We were very rudely told by the waitress that Noir "does not serve hot drinks." I guess the cold drinks go with the icy attitudes.