Back Bay Social Club, which opened this fall in a two-story space that formerly housed Vinny T’s, is the latest venture from restaurant management company the Lyons Group. Offering a laid-back American menu, classic cocktails, and private event space, the restaurant is reminiscent of the supper clubs of the 1960s.
Chef Tim Raines’s American fare—such as chicken and waffles, roasted leg of lamb, burgers, and fried fish—are staples for the restaurant, which offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Red leather booths, a mahogany bar, black-and-white tile floors, and an ornate tin ceiling round out the decor. The main level holds 61; the downstairs dining room is available for private events and seats 66 or holds 130 for cocktails and appetizers. Personalized menus and drink pairings are available, and guests can bring their own soundtrack by way of the restaurant’s iPod docking station. A 30-seat patio overlooking Boylston Street and the Prudential Center is open seasonally.
Cocktails play a prominent role on the Back Bay Social Club menu, with fresh takes on classics including the Maple Sazerac and the Club High Ball, and late-night bar bites available daily until 1:30 a.m.
