Some serious old school 80's glamour waits up the long flight of stairs to Marti Gras. There's something magical about this dive--even the smoke doesn't seem to bother me...Actually, it's probably the strong drinks that are responsible for that...Which may be made with magic. Who can say? But I'm a sucker for any sort of sweet vodka cocktail in a martini glass, and the drinks here will knock a girl off her heels. Luckily, there's always an attentive bartender waiting to mix one more cocktail.
But this ain't no college dive. You won't find too many kids in here, which I appreciate. It's dark up those stairs and the jukebox jazz is often questionable, but the booths are cozy and the drinks are tall and the beer selection is more than decent. I'll take it.
P.S. - It was cash only last time I checked.