Experience the Map Room Lounge at Boston Public Library, where sophistication meets flavor with our exquisite small bites and unique craft cocktails. Our cocktail menu highlights house-made vermouths, cordials, and beautifully curated shareable plates crafted by local entrepreneurs. Join us in the heart of Copley Square to explore this reimagined lounge.

Operating Hours

The Map Room Lounge is open Tuesday – Sunday

Tuesday: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 am-4:45 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am-4:45 pm

Friday- Sunday, the Boston Public Library closes at 5:00 pm, and bells will sound at 4:45 pm.

Featured in EATER Boston.

Map Room Lounge Takeover

Join us for a special Dumpling Daughter takeover featuring Map Room Lounge cocktails and mocktails!

September 24th through October 6th

Limited Time Menu

SPECIALTY CRAFT COCKTAIL
Soy Good | $17
Monkey Shoulder Malt Scotch Whiskey, Honey, Ginger, Lemon, DD Ginger Soy Sauce

CUISINE
Cucumber Salad | $6
Lightly pickled and drizzled with DD Ginger Soy

Orange Chicken Dip | $14
Warmed Dip in a Cast Iron Pan served
with Shrimp Crackers for dipping

Edamame | $6
with DD Spicy Sweet Soy

Crispy Crab Rangoon | $11
Five pieces Crafted Using Fresh Crab, Served with DD Duck Sauce

Dim Sum Trio | $14
Shao Mai with Chili Crisp
Petit Chicken Dumplings with DD Sesame Soy
Shrimp Dumplings with DD Ginger Soy

Steamed Buns Trio | $11
Beef and Onion Buns
Pork and Cabbage Bun
Vegetable Bun

Lobster Buns | $16
Locally Caught Lobster Knuckle and Claw Served in Taiwanese Buns with Kewpie Mayo,
DD Sesame Soy, Carrots, Pickled Radish, and Crispy Shallots

Steamed Custard Bun | $6
Two Traditional Buns with Sweet Egg Custard Filling

Mochidoki® Mochi | $9
Black Sesame, Green Tea Macha, Vegan Passion Fruit

A Wicked Big Spicy Sweet Soy Cookie | $8
A warm buttery cookie infused with DD Spicy Sweet Soy

 


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The Catered Affair Collection e-gift card can be redeemed at any of our locations.


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Savory Bites

Cheese & Charcuterie | $27
artisan cheese, cured meats, paté, accoutrements, baguette

Baby Gem Salad | $12
green goddess, crisp confit shallot, everything spice, pickled tomato

Soup Du Jour | $11
rotating selection

*West African Meat Pies | $11

from our partner Suya Joint
beef, potatoes, carrots, served with red pepper chutney

*Smoked Salmon Tartine
from our partner Boston Fish Co.
lemon cream cheese, capers, dill, on grilled Iggy’s focaccia

*Magic Bites Hummus | $19
from our partner Magic Bites
charred peppers, roasted garlic yogurt, grilled cucumber, mint, pita

Maitake & Oyster Mushroom Tartine | $19
whipped mascarpone, sauce vert, grilled Iggy’s sourdough

Crispy Fried Cod | $24
Hi-Rise Bakery potato bun, boston lettuce, remoulade

Deviled Eggs | $9
chef’s selection

Housemade Lemon Ricotta Dunderi | $21
sausage, fennel, potato crisp, rosemary

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Flatbread | $17
pesto, balsamic, herbs

Confit & Roasted Pork Belly | $19
jalapeño & miso caramel, togarashi aioli, pickled alliums, radish, celery

Sweet Bites

Brown Butter & Bourbon Peach Cobbler | $10
buttermilk whipped cream

*Lemon Meringue Tart | $12
from our partner, Peach’s and Cream Bakery

*Crème De Liqueur Ice Cream Sundae | $11
ice cream from our partner, Créme de Liqueur**

 

*From our Community Table partners, bringing local makers and entrepreneurs to the table.
**Liquor Infused Ice Cream. You must be 21+ to order.

Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
Please note: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

 

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TCA Manhattan – $17
RESINOUS | ROBUST | FLORAL
Makers Mark Bourbon,
House-Made Jasmine & Black Tea Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

Stolen Moments – $16
DECADENT | NUTTY | VELVETY
Khortitsa Ukrainian Vodka,
Frangelico, House-Made Coffee Syrup,
Whipping Cream, Hazelnut

Sriracha Nights  | $15
PEPPERY | TROPICAL | DECADENT
Hornitos Plata Tequila, House-made Sriracha Pineapple Sugar Water,
Fresh Lime Juice

**Southern Bell  | $16
DELICATE | CRISP | FLORAL
Highclere Gin, Coconut Water, Lavender Infused Sugar Water,
Fresh Lemon Juice, Egg White

Summer Wind | $16
FIZZY | JAMMY | FLORAL
Camarena Reposado Tequila,
House-made Hibiscus Sugar Water,
Fresh Lime Juice, Rose Water, Soda

Gin & Juice | $16
VEGETAL | FLORAL | BRIGHT
Highclere Gin, Basil Lavender
Sugar Water, Aloe Water,
Fresh Lemon Juice

Mimosa | $12
Sparkling Wine, Apple-Berry Sugar Water, Orange Juice
or
Sparkling Wine, Earl Grey Sugar Water, Yuzu

Bloody Mary  | $10
House-made Bloody Mary Mix  & Vodka

Craft Mocktails

High Fashioned | $12
SHARP | CITRUS | FLORAL
Freixnet Rosé, Roots Aperitif Blanco,
Hibiscus Lavender Sugar Water,
Fresh Lemon Juice

Garden 108 | $12
Seedlip 108, House-made Lavender Sugar Water,
Pressed Cucumber-
Apple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice

An English Garden | $12
From our partner Sipping Only
Jasmine Green Tea, Terragon, Spiced Pear Sugar Water

*Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. Please note: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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Select Tea

“The Cozy Copley”
A traditional Earl Grey Latte with tasting notes of lavender and vanilla.
Topped with steamed milk.

Black Tea

Blue Flower Earl Grey
Sri Lankan tea blend, bergamot oil and blue cornflower petals
produce a bold, sweet and flowery cup with a heavy note of citrus.

Darjeeling 2nd Flush, Oaks Estate
Soft, deep and woodsy, bold and full bodied tea with notes of
cherry wood and sweet citrus.

Decaf English Breakfast
Naturally decaffeinated with citrus flower and
a toasted oat finish.

English Breakfast Ceylon
A golden brew reminiscent of caramel, highlighted with lemon citrus.

Irish Breakfast Assam
Typical “breakfast” style black tea noted for its
strength, body and color.

Green Tea

China Green Jade (Mao Jian)
With a sweetness reminiscent of buttered zucchini
and notes of alfalfa and micro greens.

Jasmine Pearls
A premium tea infused with the scent of jasmine petals.

Wedding Blend
A unique blend, at once fruity, flowery and herbaceous with
notes of sage, jasmine and orange.

Oolong Tea

Iron Goddess (Tieguanyin)
A meticulous roasting process brings notes of
roasted chestnuts and simmered fruits.

White Tea

White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)
A striking white tea with a sweet and herbaceous
aroma and notes of fresh veggies.

Herbal Tea

Blood Orange Hibiscus
With multiple fruit juice flavors, finishing on a sweet yet refreshing note.

Ginger Lemon
A sweet blend of lemongrass, ginger root and linden flower.

Lemon Chamomile
A sweet blend of lavender flowers and zingy lemongrass.

Organic Peppermint
Bright and refreshing with subtle, complex flavors

Apple Berry
This herbal chamomile blend is made more complex with deep
elderberry fruitiness, accented with flower and spice.

Tea Latte

Matcha Latte
Made from a premium Japanese green tea, rich and velvety
with bright top notes of fresh spring vegetables

Ras Chai Latte
A slightly malty tea blend with cardamom cinnamon and cloves.
Add a note of Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla, or Cinnamon Syrup.

Iced Tea

Traditional Black
Caramel, Apricot, Citrus

Traditional Green
Sweet, Grassy Vegetal

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Sparkling

Mauzac | Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Brut | NV Champagne | France | $12 / $46
Glera | Brisol Desiderio ‘Jeio’ Brut | Conegliano Valdobbiaden Prosecco | Italy | $14 / $60
Sparkling Wine | Mumm Brut NV Rose | Napa Valley | United States | $16 / $78

White

Chardonnay | Mer Soleil Reserve | Santa Lucia Highlands | United States | $14 / $67
Sauvignon Blanc | Whitehaven | Marlborough | New Zealand | $14 / $60

Red

Gamay | Domaine Dupeuble | Beaujolais | France | $12 / $48
Cabernet Sauvignon | Louis M. Martini | Sonoma County | United States | $14 / $61

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Samuel Adams Boston Lager – $9
Stella Artois – $9
Goose Island 10 Hills IPA – $8
Guinness Draught – $9
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale – $8

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The Map Room Tea Lounge at The Boston Public Library is available for large groups. Paired with the culinary expertise of The Catered Affair, it elevates an average party into an unforgettable experience.

Please complete the form below to reserve a table for a party of 6-15 guests.

 

Large Party Request Form


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Gift certificates may be purchased exclusively on-premise.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free Options are available upon request. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated when notified in your reservation.

For additional questions regarding your reservation, please reach out to [email protected]

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