EVERETT, MA (April 19, 2021) – As Encore Boston Harbor continues to expand its resort offerings, the company announced today phase one of a new dining and lounge venue, Harbor Lounge, opening on Friday, April 23.  Located off the Garden Lobby, Harbor Lounge will feature locally inspired libations, small plates and shareable dishes, as well as nightly entertainment.

"Our new Harbor Lounge will be the perfect spot to enjoy a beverage and a bite before heading to dinner or hitting the casino floor," said Brian Gullbrants, Encore Boston Harbor President. "You'll feel as though a member of the Rat Pack could walk in at any moment while you sip on one of our creative craft cocktails and enjoy the smooth sounds of live music again."

The extensive cocktail menu includes Boston namesake beverages such as The Charles crafted with Casamigos Mezcal, grapefruit, agave and sea salt, or the Dirty Water featuring olive oil washed Tito's vodka and olive brine. Additionally, signature drinks will rotate seasonally, beginning with the Royal Flush featuring Encore Bully Boy Gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, strawberry and basil, and the Hot Hand Old Fashioned with Blanton's 'Encore Select', Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur, angostura, lime and Luxardo cherry. The beverage menu also includes abundant wine, beer and spirit options.

Food items include a serrano ham panini, spring pea hummus and charcuterie and cheese boards with camembert, molé salami, Manchego and more.

Harbor Lounge will be open Thursday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 3:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Phase two is planned to open later this summer and will expand the dining area and menu options, as well as include a stage, allowing for a more robust entertainment lineup. For the full menu and additional details, visit encorebostonharbor.com.

 About Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor features 210,000 square-feet of gaming space, and when at full capacity, offers more than 2,800 slot machines and over 200 table games. Situated on the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts, and connected to Boston Harbor, Encore Boston Harbor boasts 671 spacious hotel rooms, a spa, salon and fitness center, specialty retail shops, a variety of dining and lounge venues and more than 50,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting spaces. The grounds feature a six-acre Harborwalk with pedestrian and bicycle paths that provide access to the waterfront, an event lawn, public art and ornate floral displays. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The casino offers free self-parking for all guests seven days a week. Encore Boston Harbor is proud to be the Official Hotel of the New England Patriots. For more information, visit encorebostonharbor.com or follow Encore Boston Harbor on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.