The Longfellow Bar at Alden and Harlow

When I saw the pictures of the newest it spot in Harvard Square I knew we had to check it out!  Longfellow Bar is the new bar from the chef and owner of Alden and Harlow.  It is above Alden and Harlow, in the space formally occupied by Algier's Cafe.  Algier's featured two floors.  The first floor had a small bar, an open kitchen, and a few tables.  The second floor featured huge, arch windows and a cathedral type ceiling.  It was a cozy, old world feeling space I was wondering what the renovations would do to the space.

The pictures looked beautiful but wow, in person the renovations, especially upstairs, are even more gorgeous!  I was hoping with the snow it wouldn't be too crowded, but it was pretty full when we arrived.  We grabbed two seats behind the downstairs bar and ordered some drinks.  Our server said he had never worked in such a beautiful bar before.  I got the sparkling wine and it was delicious!  We were having a good time watching the snow fall outside.

That being said, when two seats opened up at the bar upstairs we didn't think twice.  (My pictures don't do this space justice so I definitely suggest clicking on the article link above.)

We didn't try any food but everything that the people around us were eating looked delicious.  (I am a little confused by the finger food concept.  Sitting in such a beautiful space I don't really want to eat with my hands but that's a minor gripe.) 

I love that they incorporated a part of the mural from Casablanca's, the restaurant that occupied the Alden and Harlow space for many, many years.

I fear we will never be able to get back in but on this snowy night in January, after a challenging week, it was perfect!  This place makes Harvard Square a destination again!