Downtown Crossing, Boston
Classic and original cocktails, 30-plus Champagnes
Our Take on The Wig Shop
The Wig Shop is a hidden cocktail lounge at 27 Temple Place in Downtown Crossing, from the team behind JM Curley and Bogie's Place. Boston Magazine called it a cut above, and Resy framed it as the city's retro-glam newcomer when it opened.
The entrance is the trick. The space was Wig World for over 50 years, and the team kept the wig-filled window and blaring neon sign, so you look for the wigs on Temple Street to find the door.
The room is small and cozy, with couches, low tables and chairs around a dimly lit space, the bar tucked at the back. Deep blue velvet banquettes and floor-to-ceiling gold curtains set the retro-glam tone.
The drinks split classic and bold. Expect a Remember the Maine or a proper Martini service alongside originals like the best-selling I Feel Pretty, with citron vodka, raspberry and glitter foam, plus 30-plus Champagnes plus rare Krug.
Come for a Martini or a glass of Champagne in a hidden room. For more in the city, see our Boston cocktail bars guide, the global cocktail bars index, and the cocktail bars near me finder.
The Move at The Wig Shop
The Word on Downtown Crossing
- Boston Magazine called The Wig Shop a cut above, praising the hidden Champagne lounge behind the wig storefront.
- Resy framed it as Boston's retro-glam newcomer from the JM Curley and Bogie's Place team.
- Reviewers point to the kept wig-shop facade and neon sign as the way to find the unmarked door on Temple Street.
Read the Room
- A hidden cocktail lounge for two
- A Champagne and Martini night downtown
- Skip it for a big group, since the room runs small
When To Visit The Wig Shop
Book ahead Tuesday through Saturday, when reservations run from 5 to 7pm for parties of two to six and release a week out. The small room fills, so a booking beats a wait.
Sundays and Mondays take walk-ins all evening, the better nights to chance a seat. Either way the hidden door and the velvet room are the draw, so come ready to look for the wigs.
Inside The Wig Shop
