The Fed at The Langham, Boston

Loved the cozy, yet chic pub vibe and charming staff! We came to experience The Fed’s famous cocktails, but we were blown away by the food selections as well. When the staff heard it was my mother’s first time in Boston, Chef John made it extra special by creating a delicious Seafood tower for us! (The scallop ceviche was to die for!) The four of us sampled the pretzel, clam chowder and pasta dishes, and I’ll be making another trip back just to have the grilled asparagus salad again. So fresh and tasty! I gave ‘Mix Master Marco’ a challenge to surprise me with a cocktail, and the daiquiri he created was just amazing. (Now I wish I could remember the name of it.)
Hats off to the whole team, we’ll definitely be back!

Best Moscow mule I have ever had

Had such a wonderful experience while visiting with my dad. Samir, Marco and Melvin did such a great job in making us comfortable right from the get go - made sure to check in on us and never let our glasses go empty. It was my dad's first time trying a lobster roll and it's safe to say that it won't be his last time - he absolutely loved it. Will definitely be visiting again! Would 100% order the calamari as well. Thank you to all the staff and compliments to the kitchen.

Danny, khamissa, Elaine Matthew and the Team Are Very,

~ Friendly & Respectful

I have mixed feelings about this bar. Went during their busy time and had fantastic cocktails. We wanted to order food but our waiter disappeared for 30 minutes. Manager comped our drinks. I will have to come back at another time because the vibe and drinks were 10/10

A cozy hotel bar in the financial district with a nice interior, a pleasant atmosphere, and attentive staff. The food and drinks are just okay. Visit because of the “4th best hotel bar” hype; stay for the pleasant evening vibe.

3.5*

I walked in and was pleasantly surprised that there were a few people here on a Saturday at 5:30pm in January. The Malbec from Menzona was fantastic. The burger was also very good too. I will return here this summer.

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.