Dining at Omni Parker House: Parker's Restaurant, Parker's Bar, The Last Hurrah and School Street Coffeehouse
Omni Parker House offers four on-site dining options: Parker's Restaurant (the historic full-service dining room where the Boston Cream Pie and Parker House Rolls originated), Parker's Bar (a cozy cocktail lounge), The Last Hurrah (a whiskey-focused bar with a seasonal Blitzen's pop-up), and School Street Coffeehouse (a grab-and-go cafe). Breakfast, lunch, evening plates, cocktails and in-room dining are available for purchase; check hours and reserve Parker's Restaurant or The Last Hurrah by phone in advance.
In this guide
- Overview: dining at Omni Parker House
- Parker's Restaurant: what to expect
- Parker's Bar: cocktails and casual plates
- The Last Hurrah and Blitzen's: whiskey, cocktails and seasonal pop-up
- School Street Coffeehouse and quick bites
- Practical tips: reservations, hours and dietary needs
- Where dining fits into your Boston visit
Overview: dining at Omni Parker House
Omni Parker House has multiple on-site venues covering a range of needs: a full-service restaurant, two bars (one whiskey-focused with seasonal pop-up), and a coffeehouse/cafe for quick stops. In-room dining is also offered for breakfast and dinner.
The hotel describes Parker's Restaurant as the birthplace of the Parker House roll and the Boston Cream Pie. Breakfast and lunch hours at Parker's Restaurant are published on the hotel site; other venues have distinct service hours that you should check before you go.
- Parker's Restaurant: full-service American dining (breakfast & lunch hours listed on hotel site).
- Parker's Bar: cocktail lounge and casual plates (hourly schedule varies through the week).
- The Last Hurrah: whiskey bar open daily in the evening with food until 10 PM.
- School Street Coffeehouse: cafe offering coffee and grab-and-go bites throughout the day.
- In-room dining: breakfast and dinner available for purchase; separate hours apply.
| Venue | Type | Typical Service |
|---|---|---|
| Parker's Restaurant | Full-service restaurant | Breakfast & Lunch (see hotel site for hours) |
| Parker's Bar | Cocktail lounge | Afternoon to evening (Tue–Sun; hours vary) |
| The Last Hurrah / Blitzen's | Whiskey bar / seasonal holiday pop-up | Daily evenings (The Last Hurrah 4 PM–midnight; Blitzen's seasonally Nov–Jan) |
Parker's Restaurant: what to expect
Parker's Restaurant is the hotel's full-service dining room known historically as the birthplace of the Parker House roll and the Boston Cream Pie. The hotel markets it as a fine-dining American restaurant with classic New England dishes such as Boston Scrod.
Breakfast is served in the morning (hotel lists 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for breakfast; OpenTable may show slight variations), and lunch service follows. Reservations can be made by calling Parker's Restaurant at (617) 725-1600 or by booking online through the hotel's reservation system.
- Signature historical items: Boston Cream Pie and Parker House roll.
- Menu examples cited by the hotel and listings include Boston Scrod, sirloin tips, sea scallops and breakfast favorites like Parker's Omelet.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available on request.
| Meal | Typical Hours (hotel listed) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Lunch | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Dinner | Varies; check hotel or OpenTable |
Parker's Bar: cocktails and casual plates
Parker's Bar is a wood-paneled cocktail lounge inspired by the building’s original 19th-century library. It serves classic cocktails and a food menu that includes casual items such as a hamburger with fries and hotel favorites like Boston Cream Pie.
Hours are limited on Mondays (closed) with afternoon-to-evening service the rest of the week; the hotel lists specific weekday and weekend hours, so confirm times before you plan to arrive. Parker's Bar also functions as a small private event space with seating capacities noted on the hotel’s event listings.
- Typical hours (hotel-listed): Monday Closed; Tue–Wed 2 PM–10 PM; Thu–Sat 2 PM–11 PM; Sun 2 PM–10 PM.
- Menu: cocktails, classic bar food, and signature hotel desserts.
- Event capacity reference: listed with seating/standing limits for private bookings.
| Contact | Note |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Call hotel main line or Parker's Bar extension (see hotel site) |
| Event use | Small private events and bar receptions (capacity listed on event pages) |
The Last Hurrah and Blitzen's: whiskey, cocktails and seasonal pop-up
The Last Hurrah is the hotel's whiskey bar, known for a large selection of Bostonian whiskey, leather seating and mahogany interiors. The hotel notes the bar was voted a 'Great Whiskey Bar of the World' by Whiskey Magazine and lists daily evening hours.
During the holiday season the hotel operates Blitzen's, a Christmas-themed pop-up inside The Last Hurrah (November 27–January 11 per the hotel's description). The Last Hurrah serves food until 10 PM and remains open later for cocktails.
- The Last Hurrah hours: Daily 4 PM–midnight (food until 10 PM).
- Blitzen's (seasonal): runs November 27–January 11, hours noted as 4 PM–12 AM during the pop-up run.
- Reservations and inquiries: call The Last Hurrah at (617) 305-1888.
| Venue | Evening Hours |
|---|---|
| The Last Hurrah | 4:00 PM – midnight |
| Blitzen's (seasonal) | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (seasonal dates listed by hotel) |
School Street Coffeehouse and quick bites
School Street Coffeehouse is the hotel's cafe for coffeehouse beverages and grab-and-go items, useful for early departures, a quick snack between sights, or casual meetings. The hotel lists the cafe as open daily from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
If you prefer a portable breakfast or coffee before walking the Freedom Trail or heading to Boston Common, School Street Coffeehouse is the most convenient on-site option.
- Hours (hotel-listed): Daily 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
- Offerings: coffee drinks and grab-and-go bites throughout the day.
- Location: convenient for quick access to School Street and nearby historic sites.
| Good for | Why |
|---|---|
| Early departures | Open from 7:00 AM for coffee and quick breakfast items |
| Grab-and-go | Snacks and quick meals for exploring the Freedom Trail |
| Casual meet-ups | Cafe seating for a brief work session or chat |
Practical tips: reservations, hours and dietary needs
Hours for hotel dining outlets can change; the hotel and third-party listings show slightly different dinner schedules for Parker's Restaurant. Call Parker's Restaurant at (617) 725-1600 or The Last Hurrah at (617) 305-1888 to confirm menus and make reservations.
The hotel states vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available on request at Parker's Restaurant. In-room dining is offered for breakfast and dinner with published service windows — check the hotel's in-room dining hours before ordering.
- Reservations: recommended for Parker's Restaurant and The Last Hurrah, especially at peak times.
- Dietary requests: vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request.
- In-room dining hours (hotel-listed): Breakfast 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; Dinner 4:00 PM–10:00 PM (Sun–Wed) and 4:00 PM–11:00 PM (Thu–Sat).
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Confirm dinner hours | Call the restaurant directly or check the hotel site |
| Small dietary needs | Request vegetarian or gluten-free menus in advance |
| Large group or private event | Contact hotel events team to discuss space and capacity |
Where dining fits into your Boston visit
Omni Parker House sits at 60 School St, steps from Freedom Trail sites, Boston Common and the Old State House, so dining here is convenient before or after walking nearby historic attractions. School Street Coffeehouse is useful for a quick start before sightseeing; Parker's Restaurant and the bars make for evening plans near downtown theaters and event venues.
If you have specific timing needs (early morning departures, late-night events) check each venue’s hours and consider in-room dining or School Street Coffeehouse for flexibility.
- Address: 60 School St, Boston, MA 02108.
- Nearby: Freedom Trail, Boston Common, Old State House and Faneuil Hall Marketplace within short walking distance.
- Hotel phone (BookResorts agents, 24/7): +1 (888) 605-1350 for general assistance; restaurant numbers are listed above for reservations.
| Nearby attraction | Walk time (approx., hotel-listed) |
|---|---|
| Freedom Trail | Steps / minutes |
| Boston Common | About 4 minutes |
| Old State House | About 2 minutes |
