Honestly, we didn’t try to get a liquor license. Our aim in creating Barlette is to leverage the BYOB concept to craft a unique twist on the traditional cocktail experience—a place where guests can drink what they want, how they want, and at their own pace.

Three seasonal cocktail mixers are included with your reservation.

Our bartender provides everything you need to manifest your drinks; you pour, measure, and mix.

You are welome to bring outside foo into Barlette.

Correct. Our BYOB status means that we can’t open bottles, pour, or handle bottles of alcohol.

Yes! But you must do so lawfully.

Massachusetts state law says, “To lawfully transport a partially consumed bottle of alcohol, it must be placed in a locked glove compartment, the trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat if your vehicle does not have a trunk.”

Base spirits like brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey tend to pair best with our mixers. Some flavored spirits work occasionally.

Each mixer calls for 2 oz of alcohol or can be enjoyed spirit-free or with a spirit-free base.

All our mixers can be enjoyed without alcohol.

Like any bar or restaurant that serves alcohol, our staff is required to complete a TIPS certification course. TIPS is an awareness training program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and intoxicated driving and it is our responsibility to make sure guests do not over-serve themselves.

We do not charge a bottle or corkage fee (in fact, it’s illegal for us to do so).

We no longer serve food at Barlette. Turns out, people love bringing their own!

We do not charge a fee to bring outside food into Barlette. Drink what you want, eat what you want!

Reservations open on the first of every month at noon ET. When reservations open, parties of 1-7 can book directly through Resy.

Parties of 1-7 can book directly through Resy. Parties of 8 or more are considered privates.

We do not impose time or bottle limits on reservations.

You may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours in advance at no charge. Late cancellations will not be refunded. You can always transfer your reservation to someone else—just let us know via text or email.

To cancel your reservation, you text or email us, or you may cancel directly through Resy. Please allow Resy 3-5 business days to process your refund.

If you’re giving the gift of Barlette, please let us know by leaving a note in Resy or sending us a an email once you have made a reservation.

Absolutely. You can book a solo bar seat or lounge seat via Resy.

Absolutely. If you’re interested in renting out the Barlette space for a special event or would like to experience Barlette privately, send us an email or text.

We require all guests to wear whatever feels most comfortable.

Barlette is on the first floor of the Coolidge Corner Arcade and is accessible to wheelchair users. There is also an accessible bathroom just down the hallway.

There is metered parking in front of the Arcade building on Harvard Street and plenty of metered parking behind the Arcade in the Centre Street lot (Lot 11, 32 Centre Street in Brookline).

The Coolidge Corner train station is a .01-mile walk from Barlette.