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| - Four Stars because there aren't too many places focusing on mixology and making all drinks from scratch, and Society does it very well. I ordered a Delicious Sour, and whoever named the drink was 100% correct - so good, in fact, that I ordered a couple more. For some reason, I have a strong appreciation for a bartender who froths his/her own egg whites in a drink.
The prices are north of what you normally pay, but not by too much. A cocktail can easily be 10 bucks at nearly any other upscale bar (and even some not-so-upscale), and my sour was $12. And I think it was worth the extra money. Cocktails range from $9 to $13, which isn't terrible.
The atmosphere was unique. I visited with some friends after an afternoon Indians game, so our attire was not befitting the decor, but the doorman (really?) said that Indians fans are welcome. Which was nice. But we were indeed a bit out of place once more people started showing up. But by then, we were on our third drinks and all cares were set aside. An obnoxious bachelorette party in attendance also helped to divert attention away from us.
The place is pitch black when you walk in from the daylight. I tripped over one of the many black chairs lining the back wall. Once your eyes adjust, you'll see that the decor is a modern interpretation of a prewar speakeasy, complete with live piano music. They're definitely going for polished glamour rather than the classy worn-in feel of, say, Velvet Tango Room or La Cave du Vin. I suppose I prefer the worn-in look, but it's a brand new place so it's not unreasonable for it to look brand new.
With such good booze, there was no room for food in our budgets, but I hear they have a kitchen. Overall, these were some of the best cocktails I've had, which makes Society a good place to revisit every so often. Dinner at the Greenhouse and cocktails afterward at Society doesn't sound too shabby of an evening.
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