Operating Hours

The Map Room Lounge is open Wednesday – Sunday

Wednesday-Thursday: 11:00 am-4:45 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.

Save the Date: Upcoming Restaurant Takeovers

Get ready for a flavor-packed adventure! Thanks to your enthusiasm, we’re bringing even more authentic, regionally inspired cuisine from incredible culinary entrepreneurs to the table. In collaboration with Commonwealth Kitchen, we’re expanding with three more takeovers at the Map Room Lounge.

Don’t miss out—celebrate the diversity of global cuisine with us!

May 16 -May 25

Meal Mantra offers Indian cuisine that is flavorful and often vegetarian, using their signature sauces.

August 22- August 31

Bibim Box serves authentic Korean cuisine, specializing in bibimbap, noodle bowls, and more!

November 7-November 16

Lalu’s Chicken uses a wildly successful secret family recipe for the best-tasting grilled chicken you’ve ever had!

Learn more about previous takeovers here.

Lounge Bites

Sunrise

Smoked Salmon Board
Pickled Onion, Caper,Chive Cream Cheese
$24

Butternut Squash Waffle
Candied Walnuts, Caramel Brown Butter, Whipped Cream
$15

Scone
Apple Butter, Devonshire Cream
$8

Quiche
Chef Selection
$8

Savory

Goat Cheese Fondue
Hot Honey, Pistachio, Toasted Sourdough
$15

Cheese & Charcuterie
Accoutrements, Grilled Baguette
$24

Cauliflower Cake
Smoked Poblano Aioli
$13

Grilled Eggplant Pizza
Caramelized Onion Ricotta, Marinara
$16

Seared Brussels Sprouts
Pancetta, Pecorino, Cherry Balsamic
$13

Tuscan Kale Caesar
Focaccia, Parmesan
$12

Confit Chicken Wings
Memphis Dry Rub, Maple Sriracha
$16

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball
Marinara, Focaccia
$17

Soup Du Jour
Chef Selection
$11

Sweet

Petit Fours
$13

Seasonal Ice Cream Sundae
$9

Apple Tart
$12

*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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Craft Cocktails

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

*Spring Fever | $16
Lemongrass-Infused Tito’s Vodka,
Gekkeikan Sake, Sugar Snap Pea
Lemon, Egg White

Windfall | $17
Elderberry-Infused Old Forester,
Vanilla, Cinnamon, Blackberry, Lime

Sriracha Nights | $15
Hornitos Plata Tequila,
Sriracha Pineapple, Lime

Sun Chaser | $16
Khortitsa Vodka, Lime Leaf-Infused Gekkeikan Sake,
Ginger, Pineapple, Lichi Water

Dorian Gray | $16
Highclere Gin, Blue Flower Earl Grey,
Grapefruit, Lime

Espresso Cocktails

Carajillo | $15
Tito’s Vodka, Liquor 43, Espresso

Stolen Moments | $16
Khortitsa Vodka, Frangelico, Coffee Syrup
Whipping Cream, Hazelnut

Early to Rise | $16
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Espresso, Mr. Black, Sugar

Mimosas

Mimosa | $16
Sparkling Wine, Jasmine Pearl Tea, Orange Juice
or
Sparkling Wine, Lavender Basil Coconut, Lemon

Bloody Marys

Bloody Mary | $14
Tito’s Vodka, House Bloody Mary Mix

New England Bloody | $15
Mary Tito’s Vodka, House Seafood Bloody Mary Mix

Craft Mocktails

High Fashion | $12
Freixnet Rosé, Roots Aperitif Blanco,
Hibiscus Lavender Sugar Water,
Fresh Lemon Juice

Serenade | $12
Ritual N.A. Tequila, Pineapple Honey Fresno

*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.

Duchess Grey
Soft and citrusy Ceylon blend scented with bergamot oil and vanilla.

Green Tea

Hojicha
Sweet green tea stems dried and roasted for a
hickory aroma and buckwheat sweetness.

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 Peach
Adorned with dried peaches and rosebuds for
flavors of honeycomb, roses, and nectarine.

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.

Rooibos Decorated
A mixture of red bush from South Afrida, blue cornflower petals,
orange peel, and vanilla. 

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

Blood Orange Hibiscus
Orange Peel, Pomegranate, Lemon

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Sparkling

Mauzac | Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Brut | NV Champagne | France | $14 / $44
Glera | Brisol Desiderio ‘Jeio’ Brut | Conegliano Valdobbiaden Prosecco | Italy | $16 / $56
Sparkling | Roederer Estate Brut | NV Anderson Valley | United States | $18 / $68
Sparkling Wine | Mumm Brut NV Rose | Napa Valley | United States | $18 / $70

White

Sauvignon Blanc | Fournier Pere & Fils ‘F de Fournier’ | IGP Val de Loire | France $14 / $40
Albarino| Paco & Lola | Rias Baixas $16 / $56
Gruner Veltliner | Weingut Stadt Krems | Kremstal | Austria  $14 /$48
Pinot Grigio | Maso-Canali | Trentino-Alto Adige | Italy    $15 / $54
Chardonnay | Angeline | California | United States   $14 / $44
Chardonnay| Olivier Leflaive Aligoté | Burgundy| France $80
Riesling | Trimbach| Alsace $76
Rosé | Summer in a Bottle | Cotes de Provence $18 / $60
Rosé | Gerard Bertrand Cote de Roses | Languedoc $14 / $48

Red

Barbera | Demarie Barbera d’Alba Superiore | Piedmont | Italy $16 / $56
Camanere | Casa Silva | Los Lingues | Chile $15 / $48
Valpolicella | Villa Fura | Italy $14 / $46
Gamay | Domaine Dupeuble | Beaujolais | France $15 /$48
Pinot Noir | Fournier Pere & Fils ‘F de Fournier | IGP Val de Loire| France $14 / $44
Cabernet Sauvignon | Franciscan Estate | Napa Valley | United States $15 / $46
Rare Red Blend | Daou ‘Pessimist’ | Paso Robles | United States $80
Pinot Noir | Louis Latour Bourgogne | Burgundy | France $93 

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Spirits

Vodka: Titos, Grey goose & Meili Vodka
Gin: Hendricks, Highclere & Greylock 
Rum: Mount Gay Dark Rum & Ten to-one white Rum 
Tequila: Camarena Reposado, Hornitos Silver, Casamigos Silver & Reposado 
Mezcal: Del Maguey & Casamigos
Whiskeys: Tullamore D.E.W & Jameson 
Bourbons: Makers Mark, Jefferson Single barrel and Woodford Reserve
Scotch: Monkey Shoulder, Glenfiddich 12yr, Glenmorangie 10yr
Aperitif: Campari & Aperol 
Digestive: Montenegro & Nonino  

Beer

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

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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