Long Bar & Terrace

The views!What a great place to get drinks and hang out with friends! We wanted to get drinks before dinner and decided to venture out to the Long Bar to hopefully get a nice view of the city. Our party of four was quickly seated close to the nice bar. We didn't get outdoor seating which would of been nice but we could still see some of the city views from their huge windows. The place is very elegant and the service was very attentive. We ordered some of their signature cocktails which were very reasonably priced. They brought out a complementary tray of snacks to enjoy while we waited for our drinks. The olives and nuts were very yummy and we kept getting free refills which was nice. The presentation of our cocktails really impressed me! And the lining embroidered placemats was really over the top but appropriate for this place. The cocktails were very delicious and strong. I noticed people enjoying pasties that were towered on a stand and looked very good. We will have to come back to try those yummy looking pastries.

Recently came here for the afternoon tea. Having known about Raffles' reputation in the hotel world, I was expecting a luxury experience. Our seating was for 4pm but we still had to wait about 10 minutes to be shown to our table. It seemed like a very busy afternoon and maybe they were understaffed? But not a big deal because the tea experience was really nice. Our server was very friendly and gave us a rundown of all the bites. I went for an Earl Grey Queen Blend for my tea of choice simply because it's a Yunnan tea and I haven't been disappointed once by any tea from that part of the world. Very fragrant and well-balanced. The bites were mostly delectable. Not a big fan of the sandwiches but I could probably eat a dozen of the yuzu-apricot bites and the cara cara orange tarts. Also loved the jam that came with the scones. Everything was sweet, but not too sweet, which coming from an Asian person is the highest form of compliments when it comes to desserts. I would come back for afternoon tea. The only thing that wasn't my cup of tea was the noise level. We were close to the bar area and it was hard to hear each other sometimes when conversations that way were too loud.

Please note that this review is only for their drink service, as I did not eat any food while I was here. Came here yesterday for a quick drink and a bit of rest and relaxation before continuing on with my day as we wanted a nice spot to sit and draw for a bit. We ordered mocktails opposed to cocktails, so this review can be a bit skewed in that regard. We got the 'sling' and the 'penicillin' mocktails, both at $15 each. The sling tasted like pineapple juice and the penicillin tasted more like a mocktail. They also serve nuts (not gluten-free?) and olives as complementary snacks. The sling felt like a rip-off because it was basically just pineapple juice for $15. Also slightly disappointed that the nuts were not gluten-free but they were also complementary. I'd come here again for the views on the patio, but otherwise the overpriced food seemed unappealing from what other tables were having for the prices, but it's also a hotel bar/restaurant, so there's also that. Our server was friendly and kind to all the patrons they were serving on the patio, which was great.

We were very impressed with the view here but not so much of the service. I know my friend who came with me 1 star because of our experience, but I am giving an additional star for the hosts and the nice view.We did not have prior reservation but the hosts were nice enough to get us in pretty quickly on a busy night. After we were seated at the bar for over 30 minutes, no one gave us the menu while other people around us all got menus even when they got there after. I am not sure if this is some sorts of discrimination because I don't see this behavior to anyone else.After waiting for 30 minutes, we finally waved our hands to get attention while at the bar, we were sitting right there in front of the bartenders. We asked specially for the menu and water, then we did get menu and water. After another 30 minutes, no body took our order and we decided to leave. At this point, we were certain that Long Bar did not want our business.

Finally made it to Boston to check out one of the newer lounges located inside Raffle Hotel. We were greeted by their staff upon entering the main door. Proceeded to the elevator to the 17th floor to access the bar and restaurant. Once exiting the elevator, turn left to go to Long Bar & Terrace or turn right to go to AMAR. We went left to Long Bar since we had just finished dinner elsewhere close by. At the host stand, we were told it was an hour wait for a table but we were welcome to sit at the bar as it's first come first serve. We placed our name down on the waitlist and went to the bar to get drinks. About 15 minutes later, the hostess grabbed us and said the table was ready (we were pleasantly surprised). The room was packed by the way and so was the bar. We ordered more drinks and oysters. The server brought out some snacks for the table. Service was prompt at the bar and at the dining area. The terrace was closed on that day which was slightly disappointing but the weather was chilly so it wasn't too disappointing. Our seats had a great view of Boston. Our total was $107 (pre-tip) for 3 cocktails, a hot tea and half a dozen oysters. It was definitely on the pricier side but given the ambiance and how beautiful the hotel is, we didn't mind paying a premium. Will definitely come back when it is warmer so we can sitting outside on the terrace.

The only thing elevated about Raffles Long Bar is the height of the location. We sat at the bar -- the drinks were not special, and that was the best part. Hubby and I split a burger and fries -- we specifically asked for no aioli, seemed like an easy enough request. The burger arrived on two separate plates (good), with cheese stuck to the napkin (bad) and there was aioli on both rolls (bad). When I asked to send the burgers back the bartender asked if we wanted both redone - WHAT? Both halves of the same burger? A new one was brought out and it was a disappointment considering the price point -- not much flavor and fries that you'd find at MacDonalds -- again NOT for that price point, especially considering the competition.We will not be back - and we are their target demographic. If you want a great burger try The Newbury or Capital Burger, we've been to both many times.The staff was what you'd expect at a property of that caliber.

My first experience at the Long Bar & Terrace was on a tranquil Sunday evening, and I was absolutely captivated! The venue exudes sheer beauty and sophistication from the instant you step inside until the moment you're comfortably seated. Every corner is meticulously adorned, creating an ambiance that is both inviting and luxurious.During our visit, we opted for the Singapore Sling and Aloe Verde Gimlet & Tokyo Crusta. While the presentation was delightful, I found the drinks to be overly fruity, with the predominant flavor being pineapple juice for the sling. Unfortunately, the execution fell short of my expectations, lacking the nuanced balance I had hoped for. Nevertheless, our server was courteous and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.Despite my mixed feelings about the drinks, I am enticed to return to explore the menu further. The attraction of the venue's scenic surroundings is undeniable, leaving me eager to give the Long Bar & Terrace another chance and sample more of their offerings.

The hostages was very nice and grabbed us two seats once the bar seats were available. Once we sat down the bartenders did not pay any attention to us nor offered us any menu. After 15 min wait we flag down and had to tag down a waiter just so we can have a menu and at that time he finally brought us water and menu. Another fifteen minutes passed and still can't get the waiter back just to make an order. Maybe we have to tackle him just so we can order but at that point we figured there were no other seats next to us yet they are not checking back to see what we would like and we called out each time to grab their attention we decided they do not want our business so we decided to leave and go to another spot.

The service is wonderful. Very knowledgeable and tentative. Though it's a lounge, we decided to take our family gathering here. The service team was really kind and the drinks were delicious. The food was tasty but it's more of lounge food than dinner. The decor is modern but the view could be better.I would come back again for the drinks and atmosphere.

We saw an IG reel about Raffles offering afternoon tea service at the Long Bar and Terrace so we booked tea time. I've been to almost all the establishments that offer afternoon tea in Boston so I'm excited to try this place. Raffles is beautiful. Its interior design kicks the ambiance up several levels. We got seated in a tiny corner for 3 people. I wish they gave us a regular table instead because the server struggled to put everything on the tiny table. We saw 2 people sitting at tables larger than ours. We made the reservation weeks ago so I'm pretty sure they could have arranged the seating better. It would have been more comfortable and more enjoyable if they arranged better. The food was alright; there are many places that's better. The tea wasn't potent either. However, I do like the orange marmalade a lot. I'm not sure if it's homemade but it was the best marmalade I've ever had. I'm also not really a jam person but they make me want to buy it!Overall, a nice experience, mainly because of the environment and service.