The Fed at The Langham, Boston

Fabulous cocktails! Best spot for martinis. 🍸

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Solid choice for an upscale bar experience with decent food and drinks.

When The Fed opened a few years back, it stirred up plenty of hype after being named one of the best cocktail bars in the nation. I missed it during its initial hype, but recently had the chance to drop by for drinks and dinner. While it didn’t quite have the grandeur of Grana, it offered a similar touch of luxury with cozy couches circling the central square bar—plush, stylish, and perfect for unwinding in style.

As expected, the menu here felt a bit overpriced, though pretty typical for a 5-star hotel restaurant. However, the food quality didn’t quite live up to its reputation. They stuck to classic dishes without any interesting twists in ingredients or sauces—perhaps a bit too simple for items like the Fed Burger, Lobster Roll, and Crab Cakes. Honestly, they weren’t much different from what you’d find at upscale taverns around the city but came with a higher price tag.

The fries, lightly dusted with Old Bay seasoning, were a nice touch and probably my favorite part of the entrées. The burger was decent, though lacking in veggie toppings, and the patty leaned a bit dry. The Pork Belly Bites and Clam Chowder were our favorites—especially the chowder, which is hard to get wrong.
The cocktail menu offered some interesting and creative options, but the execution was just okay. As for the service, it was probably the biggest letdown—after taking our order, our server was MIA until we flagged him down for the check.

While the Financial District doesn’t have a lot of cocktail bars, I’m not sure this would be my go-to spot even if I’m in the area. For a better experience, I’d recommend heading to Vermilion Club instead.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

I had dinner at Fed at Langham Hotel in Boston tonight, and while the food was impressive, the service was disappointing.
The meal itself was a highlight, with each dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The kitchen certainly knows how to deliver on taste, and the presentation was top-notch.
However, the service didn't meet expectations. Throughout the evening, the staff seemed inattentive and slow to respond. Basic requests took far too long, and overall, the service felt disorganized and lacked the attention to detail you would expect from a restaurant in a hotel of this caliber.
In summary, while the food was excellent, the subpar service dampened the experience. With better service, this could be a fantastic dining spot in Boston.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll

I visited the restaurant one night during my stay.
I found it to be a very nice and cozy place.

There are few options on the menu but the fish and chips and lobster roll we ordered were very good.

They also have a good selection of cocktails.
The service was friendly and efficient.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Marco took care of us and we were really pleased by the cocktails and food. If you’re looking for a fancy place to hang out for a drink or some snacks that’s the place to go to

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We enjoyed a scrumptious dinner - even though the menu is not expansive. For a party of 6 the seating arrangements were not ideal: a corner couch with large slipper chairs made eating a balancing act. The chairs were made for lounging with a cocktail not eating a meal. I was mislead by the image on the Langham website that we'd be sitting at a regular table with dining chairs. If you're a two top no worries they offer plenty of seating for your party.

Very nice lunch with great service. Great beer selection although the food menu is very small. Probably good to look in advance to make sure something is to your liking as there are not a ton of options. We split the burger and the shrimp cocktail. Both were excellent. Really one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. Great service too. Draft beer was ice cold.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

The hotel is very lovely and classy. The restaurant is open late until 1130 relative to other good restaurants in the area that close at 9, which is great if you're coming in late or are lazy. Drinks and food were really good, nice chairs/benches, easy to relax and have a good meal/drink/convo. My new spot if I'm traveling to Boston. For all you snobs :) this place over the four seasons.

Food was great but the service was lacking. It's unfortunate because the food prices don't align with the type of service we received. Waiter took forever for just about everything and didn't even acknowledge that he was taking forever.

Cute patio to grab some quick drinks and bites at the Langham.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

stopped in for a quick drink while i was in town. i loved my drink, it had cucumber and was very refreshing. i wished the bartenders couldve been a bit more personable as i was the first and only person in the bar for awhile. the money theme is cute and decor was gorgeous.

Pricey. But a decent spot for a bite and a drink.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Doesn’t matter if this place is dead or slammed the service is almost always bad however the food is definitely good and convenient to the hotel so I keep coming back when in town however it was so bad today that I’m leaving this review in hopes of getting better training or staff because I had to leave and go find another place which is not ok for a hotel guest. Ended up around the corner at finpoint which has a better environment and equally as good food if not better.6pm sat half the place open but told no tables available so grabbed a seat at the bar. Sat at the bar for almost 15 minutes while the service bartender never looked up (however was busy making service drinks) and the only other bartender moved at a snails pace even though the bar was busy. She didn’t look at me or acknowledge me once but served the 2 people to my left that sat 5 min after me and took on all new guests after me opposite side of the bar. This girl was moving without a care in the world and clueless to her environment. I asked a server and the bar back twice to order food and kept getting told the bartender would be right with me. Never happened. Complained to the host on the way out who also seemed lost as to what was going on.This bartender was taking drink orders and then not making them and taking on other guests fighting for her attention. Maybe a bad day for her not sure but not acceptable for a place of this caliber and no manager in sight. This place was not run well today and hasn’t been in the past. Get a manager on the floor that can recognize a busy bar & hop back & help. Please fix. ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

We loved our starters and the drinks were on point. However our main was very, very salty. We did send it back and it was removed from our bill. Overall the service was excellent. It was just a slight miss on the food.

The Fed at The Langham, Boston offers a nice atmosphere, good food, and reasonably good service. Our orders were made as requested and served in a timely manner.Full Review:Located at The Langham, Boston, The Fed offers a delightful dining experience with its nice atmosphere, good food, and reasonably good service. The restaurant lives up to its description as a British-inspired cocktail bar with a sophisticated New England twist.On our visit, we found the surrounding environment to be pleasant, reflecting the quality settings that The Langham is known for. The Fed, much like the hotel's Grana, provides an inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall dining experience.We sampled a variety of dishes, including the lobster roll, burger, and steak frites, all of which were delicious and well-prepared. Our orders were made as requested and served in due time, showcasing the kitchen's quality and attention to detail.While we did encounter a minor issue with the hostess, the situation was quickly addressed and rectified by the management. The quality customer service we received in resolving this matter was commendable, and we appreciated the professionalism displayed by the staff.Overall, our experience at The Fed was enjoyable, and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality dining experience in Boston. The combination of a nice atmosphere, good food, and reasonable service makes The Fed a worthy dining destination. 4/5.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4