The Keep - Lowell

If you're looking for top-notch dining and cocktails in Boston without having to venture into the city, this is the place to go. It's ideal for a romantic date night, meeting a friend for after-work drinks, or enjoying some live music late at night. The ingredients are fresh, the bar program encourages you to try something new, and the staff is attentive, friendly, and skilled. It would be a mistake not to check this place out—you definitely won’t regret stopping by!

The drinks here are exceptional, and everything is delicious. They manage to perfectly complement each cocktail and every dish with an interesting twist. If you're looking for a stimulating experience, whether with food or cocktails, this is the place to be. I can’t wait to return and try everything on the menu!

I don't get out much, especially since I live far from everything, but I finally went out with some friends. The bartender was amazing and provided some fun entertainment while recommending fantastic food. As a bartender, I wanted to give Molly a few compliments for making our night enjoyable. She suggested some great spots to check out in the area, and I hope to see this fun character again when I return. Overall, I really enjoyed the place!

I've been here with my man and friends a lot. each individual visit was a positive experience. eating is unique and tasty, the cocktails are amazing and the personal is always welcoming and attentive. usually this place has a very cool mood and that keeps us back!

Where should I begin? Ah yes, located off the beaten path, The Keep, or as one of its bartender’s calls it; The Castle, is arguably the most complete bar in the city of Lowell. Where else can you occasionally find a sought after dram like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, Birthday Bourbon, and other rare whiskeys for such amazing prices. Where else can you find such sought after rare beers such as the Run the Jewels collaboration with yankee the brave. Have I even mentioned the cocktails yet?!? Where else can you get a beautifully curated cocktail that’s either on menu or one made to suit your palate…. Name a local place, don’t worry, I’ll wait. Add all of these up and throw in some innovative comfort food (Lowell’s original brick chicken, gumbo, and the best god damn wings ever) and you have a diamond in the rough. I’ve been going to The Keep since they’ve opened and the vibe there is unmatched; undefeated! The dimmed lights?! The way the candles flicker in the background?!? The way the music seems to gradually change in tempo and genre as the night progresses? What?! It all adds to the experience that no other bar in the city has mastered. I know it’s not advertised as a music venue, but their rotating list of DJs easily puts everyone else to shame. I also love how they’ve become a melting pot for the community, you can walk in and see all types of people, they do a wonderful job making everyone feel comfortable, something that is hard to do. Other places want to create a vibe, The Keep is a VIBE.