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Bloom opens in Boston's Seaport with tea by day, cocktails by night

Bloom opens in Boston's Seaport with tea by day, cocktails by night

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The 20-seat bar from influencer Chopstick Murphys pairs daytime matcha with evening craft cocktails

October 6th, 2026: Bloom opens in the Seaport

Overview

Updated Oct 26

Bloom opened Oct. 6 at 60 Seaport Blvd., a 20-seat bar serving hand-whisked matcha by day and tea-based cocktails at night. It is the first project for which Christian Doan, the food influencer known as Chopstick Murphys, served as creative lead.

The bar sits under the escalator in the building's atrium and was designed by Bangkok firm Minick\Bom with a Japanese botanical-garden look. Launch coverage gave a split schedule, while an Oct. 15 Bay State Banner report described hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Food is still rolling out, and the bar is listed among the week's new Boston openings.

Why it matters

Bloom tests whether a tea-first cocktail bar can carve a niche in the Seaport's corporate-heavy dining scene.

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Key Indicators

20
Seats at the bar
Bloom is a 20-seat, horseshoe-shaped bar in the atrium at 60 Seaport Blvd.
6
Founding team members
Doan, Lee, Lin, Boonnak, Yao, and Shibuya.
11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / 5-11 p.m.
Launch service hours
Launch coverage gave matcha and tea by day and cocktails in the evening, closed Mondays for two weeks. The Oct. 15 Bay State Banner reported 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Tea suppliers
MEM Tea in Cambridge supplies most of the tea; byChae also provides leaves.

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People Involved

CD
Christian Doan
Founder and creative lead
Opened Bloom on Oct. 6, his first project as creative lead
RL
Ray Lee
Co-founder, tea program
Partner at Mai, tea shop operator for 20 years
IL
Isabelle Lin
Co-founder, kitchen lead
Proprietor of Issa Onigiri
CB
Chompon "Boong" Boonnak
Beverage director
James Beard Award finalist, co-owner of Merai and Mahaniyom
MY
Markus Yao
Beverage director
Formerly managed the bar at Shōjō
 Iruma Shibuya
Iruma Shibuya
Operations lead
Cocktail veteran, formerly of Bar High Five, Drink, Eastern Standard

Organizations Involved

BL
Bloom
Bar and cafe
Was set to open Oct. 6, 2026; opening not yet reported

20-seat daytime cafe and evening craft cocktail bar at 60 Seaport Blvd.
WS Development
WS Development
Real Estate Developer / Landlord
Owns the Seaport space

Developer that approached Doan and Lee about the former Zazibar space.
MEM Tea
MEM Tea
Tea supplier
Supplies most of Bloom's tea

Cambridge-based tea importer sourcing most of Bloom's matcha and teas.
MA
Mai
Restaurant (izakaya)
Where Doan is an investor

French-Japanese izakaya where Doan helped establish the bar program.
byChae
byChae
Restaurant business
Supplies tea to Bloom

Second tea supplier for Bloom, alongside MEM Tea.

Timeline

September 2026 October 2026

3 events Latest: October 6th, 2026 · 1 month ago

  1. Bloom opens in the Seaport

    Latest Opening

    Bloom opened at 60 Seaport Blvd. with matcha by day and tea cocktails at night. The bar is closed Mondays for its first two weeks.

  2. Opening date confirmed

    Announcement

    Bloom confirms its Oct. 6 opening; Boston.com reports the debut.

  3. Bloom's opening announced

    Announcement

    Boston Magazine reports Bloom will open in the Seaport this fall.

Scenarios

1

Bloom becomes a Seaport destination

Likely Resolves by Apr 6, 2027

Discussed by: Boston.com, Boston Magazine

Strong reviews from Boston outlets and steady foot traffic turn Bloom into a neighborhood staple. The team's pedigree and the novelty of the tea-cocktail concept draw attention, and the bar expands its food menu and hours.

2

Bloom stays a niche spot

Possible Resolves by Apr 6, 2027

Discussed by: Boston.com, Boston Magazine

Bloom draws a loyal but small crowd. The Seaport's corporate foot traffic doesn't embrace the tea-first concept, and the bar keeps limited hours without major press.

3

Bloom closes within a year

Unlikely Resolves by Oct 6, 2027

Discussed by: Boston.com, Boston Magazine

The bar fails to find an audience in the competitive Seaport and shuts down. High rent and the neighborhood's corporate vibe prove too much for the nature-themed concept.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2008-2020

Drink, Boston's craft cocktail pioneer (2008-2020)

Drink opened in Boston's Fort Point in 2008, a craft cocktail bar with no menu and bartender-driven service. It became a national model for cocktail bars before closing in 2020.

Then

Drink drew international attention and trained a generation of Boston bartenders.

Now

Its closure left a gap in Boston's craft cocktail scene, and its alumni spread across the city's bars.

Why this matters now

Doan cites Drink as inspiration for Bloom, and team member Iruma Shibuya worked there.

2026

Chickadee closes in the Seaport (2026)

Chickadee, a Mediterranean restaurant in the Seaport, closed in 2026, leaving a gap in the neighborhood's craft cocktail scene.

Then

The Seaport lost a dining option, and the space became available.

Now

Bloom aims to fill the craft-cocktail gap Chickadee left.

Why this matters now

Bloom's opening is partly a response to that gap, per Boston Magazine.

Sources

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