Loyall Counting Room

Loyall Counting Room is a small cocktail lounge inside the InterContinental Boston on Atlantic Avenue. Its colonial-history theme runs through the drinks and their presentation, with unusual serving vessels and a menu that mixes house creations with versions of familiar cocktails. It’s a modern hotel bar taking inspiration from Boston’s past, rather than an old tavern preserved in place.

Small plates are available alongside the drinks, making it a place for a cocktail and something to share before or after dinner. Bartenders can talk you through the menu if you’re choosing between unfamiliar combinations. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends, though walk-ins are welcome when space allows. Plan to sit down and spend some time with the drinks.