Bristol Lounge

Where the famous and influential can imbibe in comfort and anonymity
Popular plate: Perhaps reflecting the whims of the wealthy, the Bristol Burger with truffle fries is one of the most popular bar offerings - proof that the Four Seasons does everything better.

Talk of the town: Some of the celebrities who drop in for a private drink often leave with a comely stranger on the arm.
Though the Bristol Lounge is tucked into the Four Seasons, it's often referred to as 'Boston's living room'. This would suggest that every other place in the city serves as the basement or tool shed. The armchairs huddled near the fireplace and the hushed luxury of the space certainly fosters gathering, conversation, and rumination, but those sitting tete-a-tete on couches or sipping incognito at the bar are actually power-brokers directing the city and movie stars boozing in private.

Mere mortals, however, can enjoy the same food and drink. The famed burger comes with the requisite white tablecloth service and view of the Public Gardens. Burgundy is the suggested pairing.