Velveteen Rabbit is so fun! I have seen several performances in the back patio by a variety of groups, they have burlesque shows, and I once saw a full staged play in the bar! Their bartenders are very friendly and the clientele tends to be chill (but as at any bar, weirdos can come out too. The staff is good at handling them). I enjoy the seasonal menu, I just wish they had cocktail "revivals" of popular drinks! That would be fun for a theme night or something like that!
Overall I definitely suggest Velveteen Rabbit if you want a relaxing bar experience! It's hip and fun, but not so loud that you end up with ringing ears.