The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah is the whiskey bar inside the Omni Parker House on School Street. Leather upholstery, mahogany and photographs of Boston politicians give the room its old hotel-bar character. You can order a single malt, a martini or a local beer while looking out toward the Freedom Trail.

The photographs include James Michael Curley and other figures connected with the city and the hotel, so there’s something to look at beyond the drinks list. The bar serves food as well, making it possible to stay for a bite instead of moving elsewhere for dinner. Food service ends before the bar closes. It’s a useful downtown meeting place when you want a hotel lounge and a seat rather than a dance floor.