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| - The Cosmopolitan is a beautiful hotel! Hip, happening, lots of glam, but also full of posers and wannabes who really think they're something special. We went to Melanio's wedding at the Pop Up Chapel and decided to stop here for a drink.
This is a very beautiful space. No doubt about it. Nice cushy sofas and tables perfect for drinks and conversation. It's a good place to see and be seen. However, our bartender was not what I expected for a place that in all honesty, is pretty expensive.
We sat at the bar and it took a while for our portly, goateed bartender to approach. When he did, no "Hi," no "Welcome to the Vesper," just a half smile and a "what can I get for you." After I ordered, I watched him and maybe he had ADHD, but it did take him a while to make my dirty martini. When he brought it, totally missed the cocktail napkin and just placed it on the edge closest to him.
Amused, I kept watching him and though he may be a decent bartender, he sure needed some people skills. When the guy behind me explained to his two guests about the history of the Manhattan, instead of just letting the guy tell "his" story, tubby had to interrupt and CORRECT him and then walk away smugly. Is that what people come to this bar for, to be humiliated? Sure, maybe the guy got it wrong, but don't embarrass him in front of his guests.
So not impressed with my bartender. The others looked better personality wise, and when tubby went to grub, his replacement was much more into make the customer feel welcomed. So I gave another star for him. And when you're paying $17 for a martini, the service should be top notch all the time.
So the Vesper Bar, much like the character....very beautiful on the outside, but something totally different on the inside.
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