Drinks were very unique and bartender was extremely friendly and helpful. Went in right after it opened and was able to get a spot at the bar without a reservation. The atmosphere is really cool and has a travel theme
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Boilard
Made a reservation here on a friends birthday, only to find the bar completely closed with no warning or signage. Reached out, and never got a response.
Jea Kim
One of the best cocktail bars I’ve been to in Boston.
Walked in on a Saturday evening around 8PM without a reservation. We were able to snag a table without a wait, but the place filled up pretty fast. Just like some of the best cocktail bars in the city, this spot knows how to weave savory notes into their drinks without overwhelming them. Almost everything we tried was excellent. Refined, inventive, and layered (except for Bangkok to Mumbai).
Kingston to Milan – Our favorite of the night. Essentially Negroni + passionfruit, but with a surprisingly creamy, savory finish. The smoothness likely came from Castelvetrano olives (with that signature mild and buttery note), but it almost evoked the yogurt-based cocktails that were once trendy in Seoul.
Amalfi to La Paz – A close second. Not a typical tomato-basil cocktail. Instead, the sweet basil cream and cacao combined into a rich, nutty, and savory aftertaste. It gave espresso martini vibes but with subtle vegetal undertones from the tomato.
Rio to Tokyo – In the same flavor family as Kingston to Milan, but with a milder savory profile. Notes of miso and coconut gradually emerged, which made it more interesting toward the finish than the start. Grew on me with each sip.
Bangkok to Mumbai – Seemed to be the most popular order around us, but the trio of mango cordial, jackfruit, and Calpico created an overly sweet, one-dimensional drink. No balance, no clarity, just an overpriced mango juice.
Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings – Solid bar snack. Nicely perfumed with lemongrass, but the chicken filling wasn’t very prominent. With only four snack options on the menu, this felt like the safest pick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E-Lonyce Hawks
The bartenders were friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, eager to help guests find the perfect drink. I was impressed by the creativity and variety on the cocktail menu—it truly caters to all tastes.
Overall, Birds of Paradise is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in a lively setting. I can't wait to go back and explore more of what they have to offer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Valle
This is the date spot. The cocktails are all carefully crafted and could win awards. Didnt get to try their food but hope to come back in the future. The vibes are immaculate. This entire spot is just so carefully crafted with such attention to detail
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Animesh Kumar
Amazing cocktails, great bar snacks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Garcia
Great venue
David Le
Great cocktails, small but humble food menu, very imaginative and playful concepts with their travel menu. Would encourage coming with a plus one, or a small group and go on a little trip from home!
sailor w.
david was awesome — super kind, attentive, and informative!
not really speakeasy bar , sitting inside is just like sitting out on the bench. No atmosphere , not good. Drink is okay but nothing stands out expect the price.
Jahin A
Amazing food and drinks
Shawn Broderick
Very very creative cocktails! First time in and we quite enjoyed ourselves. Our drinks were great and fun. The options for food were fairly limited, and rather creative as well - which is challenging if you're drinking with a picky-eater :-). I'll be back, but probably solo.
Aphrosyche //
This spot was suggested by another bartender we met earlier. Cocktails were sophisticated. Menu was elaborate, as food and beverage girly I left inspired. My only concern was how sterile the environment was for a cocktail bar. With places like Savoy Society in my neighborhood I wish there was more creativity within their atmosphere. With such a flamboyant name, the atmosphere just didn’t match for me. My server was great!!!!
Diana M Gallo
Drinks are super exotic! Rare combinations, some are interesting. My friend didn’t like hers so we switched drinks. We tried dumplings and gyozas and they had a good taste, (gyozas super recommended!!) Our waiter was very kind and nice. I am not sure it is a place to go frequently because I feel the menu is a little overpriced in my opinion.
I miss living within walking distance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks were very unique and bartender was extremely friendly and helpful. Went in right after it opened and was able to get a spot at the bar without a reservation. The atmosphere is really cool and has a travel theme
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Made a reservation here on a friends birthday, only to find the bar completely closed with no warning or signage. Reached out, and never got a response.
One of the best cocktail bars I’ve been to in Boston.
Walked in on a Saturday evening around 8PM without a reservation. We were able to snag a table without a wait, but the place filled up pretty fast. Just like some of the best cocktail bars in the city, this spot knows how to weave savory notes into their drinks without overwhelming them. Almost everything we tried was excellent. Refined, inventive, and layered (except for Bangkok to Mumbai).
Kingston to Milan – Our favorite of the night. Essentially Negroni + passionfruit, but with a surprisingly creamy, savory finish. The smoothness likely came from Castelvetrano olives (with that signature mild and buttery note), but it almost evoked the yogurt-based cocktails that were once trendy in Seoul.
Amalfi to La Paz – A close second. Not a typical tomato-basil cocktail. Instead, the sweet basil cream and cacao combined into a rich, nutty, and savory aftertaste. It gave espresso martini vibes but with subtle vegetal undertones from the tomato.
Rio to Tokyo – In the same flavor family as Kingston to Milan, but with a milder savory profile. Notes of miso and coconut gradually emerged, which made it more interesting toward the finish than the start. Grew on me with each sip.
Bangkok to Mumbai – Seemed to be the most popular order around us, but the trio of mango cordial, jackfruit, and Calpico created an overly sweet, one-dimensional drink. No balance, no clarity, just an overpriced mango juice.
Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings – Solid bar snack. Nicely perfumed with lemongrass, but the chicken filling wasn’t very prominent. With only four snack options on the menu, this felt like the safest pick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bartenders were friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, eager to help guests find the perfect drink. I was impressed by the creativity and variety on the cocktail menu—it truly caters to all tastes.
Overall, Birds of Paradise is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails in a lively setting. I can't wait to go back and explore more of what they have to offer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the date spot. The cocktails are all carefully crafted and could win awards. Didnt get to try their food but hope to come back in the future. The vibes are immaculate. This entire spot is just so carefully crafted with such attention to detail
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails, great bar snacks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great venue
Great cocktails, small but humble food menu, very imaginative and playful concepts with their travel menu. Would encourage coming with a plus one, or a small group and go on a little trip from home!
david was awesome — super kind, attentive, and informative!
Restaurantji Recommends
not really speakeasy bar , sitting inside is just like sitting out on the bench. No atmosphere , not good. Drink is okay but nothing stands out expect the price.
Amazing food and drinks
Very very creative cocktails! First time in and we quite enjoyed ourselves. Our drinks were great and fun. The options for food were fairly limited, and rather creative as well - which is challenging if you're drinking with a picky-eater :-). I'll be back, but probably solo.
This spot was suggested by another bartender we met earlier. Cocktails were sophisticated. Menu was elaborate, as food and beverage girly I left inspired. My only concern was how sterile the environment was for a cocktail bar. With places like Savoy Society in my neighborhood I wish there was more creativity within their atmosphere. With such a flamboyant name, the atmosphere just didn’t match for me. My server was great!!!!
Drinks are super exotic! Rare combinations, some are interesting. My friend didn’t like hers so we switched drinks.
We tried dumplings and gyozas and they had a good taste, (gyozas super recommended!!)
Our waiter was very kind and nice.
I am not sure it is a place to go frequently because I feel the menu is a little overpriced in my opinion.
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