The service in the bar both times was attentive with drinks and water being refreshed on a regular basis. Whether or not they are busy just depends on the day and the hour but both times I've been there in recent history it wasn't crowded and the groups I was with could talk and easily hear one another. The menu is small but it was just right for sharing with others at the table. Some soups, salads, "snacks", and sandwiches as well as cheese and meat spread options. I had a delish carrot soup and shared the beet salad and chicken flat bread. It was just right and all very good. I'm on he fence about whether the higher prices are worth it but after a holiday martini I would say that 'yes' it was worth it!