This is my go-to spot in Kensington. Dim lighting, comfortable booths, cool staff. I hear they have food now which I havent yet tried. They usually have some local beers on tap , and offer king cans which I enjoy. The music and theme are varied, but you can often find soul, motown, funk DJs and some indie bands too. Staff are friendly but as the night goes on you'll probably have to fight for a spot at the bar to order. and be careful on the stairs leading down to the men's room if you've had more than a few drinks.
I went early in the night with a lady friend and we sat in a booth. the volume was right and the lighting was good for us to catch up and have a real conversation, which was a huge plus for me. We left at around 10 when the place started filling up. Love this place!