If our walls could talk, they’d tell the tale of an instantly intimate tavern perched above the Charles River—where academics hatch their next ideas and urban explorers recount the day’s adventures. Here, spirited conversations break out over modern New England fare, imaginative cocktails, and a modern library setting—all paired with showstopping skyline views. Sip by sip, bite by bite, your own Boston story happens here.
Reflections
New Infused hand-crafted cocktails every week, Draft beer from local New England breweries, Wine tastings, Beer tastings, Jazz trios and live entertainment (see entertainment monthly calendar at front desk).
Waypoint
Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, "waypoint" often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. The menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare, combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.
This is one Charles Street venue that has not redecorated, yet remained vibrant with a charm all its own. The crowd is lively, pints flow freely, and historical matted portraits and relics from a bygone era surround comfortable worn booths and scattered tables. Dart boards and a juke box are the only signs of modernity. The short pub menu will disappoint anyone craving heavy appetizers. Light nachos and the popular Reuben seem secondary to the assortment of robust to heavy ales on tap. They do carry lighter beers, along with house wines and spirits. In addition, expect crowds and a bit more noise during the weekends.
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Bar Enza
Encore Sports Book features more than 70 televisions, including a 10-foot high and 123-foot-long video wall, a collection of trophies, an installation of classical inspired sports accessories and a collage of historical images of local sports heroes and events, a full-service bar and cuisine from Shake Shack and Frank & Nick's, the second concept by Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano within the resort.
