Nestled on Beacon Hill, just off Charles Street, 1928 Beacon Hill opened in 2021 as an instantly timeless hidden gem under the guidance of Chef Victor Valencia. Offering a full modern New England menu, this speakeasy-style space also evokes the Prohibition era with a delightful list of throwback cocktails.
The vibe: 1928 Beacon Hill features three distinct spaces: The bar and lounge have a decidedly lodge-like feel, adorned with Black Forest wall mounts and antique paintings. The Ship room boasts a nautical theme, featuring oars and seafaring art. Meanwhile, The Library offers the charm of a gentleman's den complete with leather banquettes, wallpaper evoking book-lined shelves, soft lighting, and pages from books hanging from the ceiling.
The food: Modern New England cuisine is the focus at 1928 Beacon Hill. While the menu changes occasionally, past highlights include an impressive seafood tower overflowing with a decadent assortment of chilled shellfish. The rich and flavorful lobster pasta features a whole lobster served with linguini in a white wine butter sauce. The crab cakes are also noteworthy, prepared with minimal filler and a lip-smacking house-made Béarnaise aioli.
The drink: House-made simple syrups and fresh juices enhance the "throwback cocktails" crafted at 1928 Beacon Hill. The signature "1928 Cocktail" offers a heavenly balance of sweet and sour, made with Tito's vodka, elderflower liqueur, raspberry, and lemon. Another standout vodka drink, the "Pornstar Martini," blends Ketel One, passionfruit, vanilla, lime, and champagne foam. The "Salty Cosmo" elevates the classic Cosmopolitan with Ketel One grapefruit rosé vodka, Grand Marnier, cranberry, lime, and a pink sea salt rim.
Time Out tip: Try to reserve a table in The Library for a particularly cool speakeasy vibe.