Where To Celebrate The Kentucky Derby In Boston
From waterfront ponies to delicious mint juleps and festive hats, here is where to watch the Kentucky Derby in Boston. The post Where To Celebrate The Kentucky Derby In Boston appeared first on Haute Living.
The “Run for the Roses” is more than just a two-minute race—it’s a daylong celebration of southern charm, stylish hats, and bourbon-soaked revelry. From waterfront ponies to rooftop juleps, here’s where to watch the Kentucky Derby in Boston and nearby.
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The Newbury Boston
Put on your finest hat and join us for The Newbury Boston’s exclusive Kentucky Derby Darty on Saturday, May 3 from 4–7pm, hosted by Jonathan Soroff. Enjoy live music, Derby-inspired hors d’oeuvres, and handcrafted cocktails—plus festive surprises throughout the evening. A portion of proceeds benefits Women’s Lunch Place, supporting women experiencing homelessness and hunger in Boston
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Plus! VIP tickets include early access and a limited-edition Woodford Reserve Bourbon Bottle
1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton
Celebrate with a Southern spin on classic afternoon tea at Trifecta, featuring bourbon cocktails from Michter’s Whiskey, live music, and a Derby dress contest. Three seatings are available on May 3 (11:00 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM), with race coverage and cocktails continuing into the evening.
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1 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115
The Revere Hotel Boston Common
Sip Woodford Reserve juleps and don your boldest hat at Lantern Lounge, adjacent to the Rooftop at Revere, from 4–8 PM on May 3 with live race viewing on the big screen. Enjoy skyline views, small bites from the new summer menu, and a hat contest awarding a free overnight stay,
200 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
Joe’s Waterfront
Joe’s Waterfront is throwing a ticketed Derby Day bash on May 3 from 4–7pm, featuring actual ponies from Hunter Haven Farm, Louisville-style hors d’oeuvres, themed cocktails, and “Best in Show” fashion contests, and raffles for overnight stays and luxury prizes. Proceeds benefit MassGeneral Hospital for Children.
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100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
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OAK Long Bar + Kitchen at Fairmont Copley Plaza
This no-ticket-required celebration at Oak Long Bar + Kitchen at the historic Fiarmont Copley Plaza kicks off at 12pm on Saturday, May 3 with Woodford Reserve cocktails, Derby food specials like Kentucky Hot Browns and chocolate pecan pie, a red rose photo wall, and a premium swag giveaway for the best dressed. Highlights include a big-screen race viewing at 6:57pm, a photo wall, and a professional photographer at 5:30pm. Derby attire encouraged.
138 St. James Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Moxies Seaport
Don your finest Derby attire for the Great American Derby Party on Saturday, May 3 from 3–7pm at Moxies Seaport to experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby on large-screen TVs, enjoy signature mint juleps, and dance to the beats of DJ Matt Toto—all while taking in stunning harbor views. This spirited event supports Sophie’s Hope Foundation, dedicated to finding a cure for GSD 1b, a rare genetic disorder.
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899 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
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Lincoln Tavern
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at a beloved South Boston establishment known for its classic American fare, including rustic wood-fired dishes. Savor bespoke Derby cocktails, including a ‘Mint Julep’ with Woodford Reserve, sugar, and topped with fresh mint, a ‘Twisted Pimms’ with Herradura tequila, Pimms, and lemon, and the ‘Ten to One’ with Woodford Reserve, blackberry, basil, and lime
425 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Buttermilk & Bourbon
Enjoy Rabbit Hole Bourbon Mint Juleps paired with Southern comfort food, including buttermilk fried chicken and warm honey glazed biscuits with smoked cinnamon butter and pimento cheese spread, and peach and graham bread pudding in these festive, no-reservation-required settings.
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
100 Arsenal Yard Blvd, MA 02472
CLINK at The Liberty Hotel
CLINK is serving Derby-inspired southern plates all day on May 3. Expect fried green tomatoes, pimento deviled eggs, crab cakes, and pulled pork sliders. Dress the part and stay for cocktails and ambiance at one of Boston’s most iconic hotels in the charming Beacon Hill neighborhood.
215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection
Make it a weekend getaway at The Vanderbilt, a historic Newport mansion hosting one of the most refined Derby Day celebrations in New England. On Saturday, May 4 from 4–8pm, guests can sip mint juleps, sway to live bluegrass, shop Eugenia Kim hats, and enter a glamorous hat contest. Their rooftop deck reopens May 3, making it the perfect place to toast the sunset and summer’s return. Highlights include live bluegrass & signature juleps, a hat pop-up with Eugenia Kim, a hat contest, and Derby-themed giveaways.
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41 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840
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