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jm Curley is a downtown barroom named for James Michael Curley, the Boston politician it calls the Rascal King. Since opening on Temple Place in 2011 it has run on American comfort food and a serious drinks list: a long shelf of American whiskeys, cocktails from its bartenders and ten rotating draft lines with an emphasis on local beer. Exposed brick, a concrete bar top and the original wood floors set the tone.

It suits a late meal downtown, because the kitchen keeps serving until 1:30 a.m. every night, as well as a relaxed lunch or an after-work round in Downtown Crossing. Behind a curtain at the back of the bar is Bogie's Place, a separate steakhouse with its own reservations. Drivers get discounted parking at the Lafayette Garage.

The food

The Curley Burger is the house signature, a 5 oz patty with cheddar, caramelized onions, pickles and Pop's Russian dressing, and there is a housemade veggie burger for anyone skipping beef. Around it the menu runs from a seven-cheese Curley Mac, which can take add-ons up to lobster, to Nashville hot chicken, beer-battered hake with chips, tuna poke and steak frites with Bogie's steak sauce. A separate late-night menu covers the small hours, and desserts include a skillet chocolate chip cookie and ice cream concretes.

At the bar

The bar leans on American whiskey and on cocktails, and the staff say that if nothing on the list appeals they will find or make something that does. The ten drafts rotate, so ask what is on. The bar describes its own approach as taking the craft seriously without taking itself seriously.

Groups

jm Curley calls itself a very busy little bar, especially at weekends, so large parties of 20 or more are hard to fit in and a full buyout is likely to cost more than most groups expect. Small and medium groups on weeknights, in the daytime or early evening, get the most flexibility; the bar quotes buyouts on request.

Bogie's Place

Bogie's Place is the steakhouse hidden behind the curtain at the back of jm Curley: white tablecloths, leather seats and caviar service, with steaks and classic cocktails taken very seriously. It keeps its own menu and its own reservations, and the whole room can be booked for a private dinner. Book it by phone at 617-338-5333 or through the jm Curley website, choosing Bogie's Place as the location.

Sources: jm Curley, about, hours and location, menu, private events, Bogie's Place, Resy. Checked September 30, 2026.

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21 Temple Place
Boston, 02111

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About jm Curley

Quick answer: jm Curley is a bar at 21 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111. Downtown Crossing barroom since 2011: American whiskeys, ten rotating drafts, the Curley Burger and a kitchen open until 1:30 a.m.

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jm Curley is a downtown barroom named for James Michael Curley, the Boston politician it calls the Rascal King. Since opening on Temple Place in 2011 it has run on American comfort food and a serious drinks list: a long shelf of American whiskeys, cocktails from its bartenders and ten rotating draft lines with an emphasis on local beer. Exposed brick, a concrete bar top and the original wood floors set the tone.

It suits a late meal downtown, because the kitchen keeps serving until 1:30 a.m. every night, as well as a relaxed lunch or an after-work round in Downtown Crossing. Behind a curtain at the back of the bar is Bogie's Place, a separate steakhouse with its own reservations. Drivers get discounted parking at the Lafayette Garage.

The food

The Curley Burger is the house signature, a 5 oz patty with cheddar, caramelized onions, pickles and Pop's Russian dressing, and there is a housemade veggie burger for anyone skipping beef. Around it the menu runs from a seven-cheese Curley Mac, which can take add-ons up to lobster, to Nashville hot chicken, beer-battered hake with chips, tuna poke and steak frites with Bogie's steak sauce. A separate late-night menu covers the small hours, and desserts include a skillet chocolate chip cookie and ice cream concretes.

At the bar

The bar leans on American whiskey and on cocktails, and the staff say that if nothing on the list appeals they will find or make something that does. The ten drafts rotate, so ask what is on. The bar describes its own approach as taking the craft seriously without taking itself seriously.

Groups

jm Curley calls itself a very busy little bar, especially at weekends, so large parties of 20 or more are hard to fit in and a full buyout is likely to cost more than most groups expect. Small and medium groups on weeknights, in the daytime or early evening, get the most flexibility; the bar quotes buyouts on request.

Bogie's Place

Bogie's Place is the steakhouse hidden behind the curtain at the back of jm Curley: white tablecloths, leather seats and caviar service, with steaks and classic cocktails taken very seriously. It keeps its own menu and its own reservations, and the whole room can be booked for a private dinner. Book it by phone at 617-338-5333 or through the jm Curley website, choosing Bogie's Place as the location.

Sources: jm Curley, about, hours and location, menu, private events, Bogie's Place, Resy. Checked September 30, 2026.

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Q. What are jm Curley's hours?+
The hours page lists lunch Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner Sunday to Wednesday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and a late-night kitchen open until 1:30 a.m. seven days a week. The menu page also advertises lunch seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., so check before a weekend lunch.
Q. Does jm Curley take reservations?+
Yes. The website books tables through Resy, and you can also call (617) 338-5333.
Q. Is the kitchen open late?+
Yes. Late-night food is served until 1:30 a.m. every night from a dedicated late-night menu.
Q. Where is jm Curley?+
At 21 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111, in Downtown Crossing.
Q. Where can I park?+
jm Curley offers discounted parking at the Lafayette Garage. The discount amount is not published.
Q. Are there vegetarian options?+
Yes. There is a housemade veggie burger, and the menu includes vegetable dishes such as hummus with roasted seasonal vegetables and papas bravas.
Q. How much does a meal cost?+
On the current menu, the Curley Burger is $20, fish and chips is $24, most mains are $18 to $22, and steak frites is $36. Prices change, so check the menu.
Q. Can I book jm Curley for a private event?+
Yes, through the inquiry form on the private events page. The bar notes that weekends are busy and that groups over 20 can be cost-prohibitive, while weeknight daytime and early-evening events are more flexible.

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