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Select Board approves late‑night hours for Coolidge Corner restaurant Bell 86
Summary
Bell 86 at 308 Harvard Street received permission to extend operating hours to 2 a.m.; the Select Board said the Coolidge Corner location and business type justified the exception and voted unanimously to approve.
The Select Board approved a request by Bell 86, a restaurant at 308 Harvard Street, to extend operating hours from midnight to 2 a.m.
An applicant who identified themselves as the establishment’s owner explained the request was driven by the nearby Coolidge Corner Theater's late showings and by neighborhood demand. "I'm the first person to be here to request a 2AM license," the applicant said, noting the restaurant is a low‑volume, small‑plate Korean tapas operation rather than a sports bar.
Town staff and multiple Select Board members said the Coolidge Corner location is an appropriate place to pilot extended hours because of the theater’s late shows and the commercial nature of the surrounding blocks. Board members emphasized they were mindful of nearby residents and asked about potential noise and late‑night disturbance; the owner and members noted the restaurant’s small‑scale layout and lack of loud televisions.
Vote: The board voted unanimously to grant the extended hours under the town’s updated late‑night licensing policy. The license change will allow Bell 86 to operate Monday through Sunday from noon until 2 a.m.
What’s next: The town will monitor the business for compliance with licensing rules and any neighborhood impacts; the Select Board noted it could revisit hours if problems arise.
