Join us for free exhibition admission in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan 19.
Extend your Athenaeum experience with sharable plates, lively conversation.
Continue your Boston Athenaeum experience at Folio, a bistro unexpected in both ambiance and intrigue.
Guests visit Folio at Boston Athenaeum to enjoy made-to-order shareable plates, discover new and old-world wines, and sip craft cocktails in a European-inspired setting. Folio, where lively conversation flows, impeccable service is always present, and elevated cuisine is central to the journey.

In partnership with The Catered Affair, Folio is the latest installment in the Boston Athenaeum’s renovation and expansion intended to make the space more welcoming and inviting to the city of Boston. The welcoming ambiance is be paired with European-inspired cuisine, new and old-world wines, and craft cocktails.
Discounts: Athenaeum members receive a 15% discount on food.
Entrance: 14A Beacon Street.
Photos by @sambarracca