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| - I'm not gonna lie, downtown isn't exactly my idea of a hangout spot. Some of the downtown wanderers scare me, parking can be confusing, and it's kind of far away from where I live.
But alas, I think I've found a spot that can lure me back to downtown. A place so cool and so hip with funky music and a drink menu of both classic and special drinks made by Iron Chef status bartenders, even those who avoid downtown like the plague can appreciate. Welcome to Vanguard Lounge.
Vanguard is small, which adds to the intimate vibe, especially at night. Lit candles, white couches, grey walls, some art- all these elements turn this bar into something very non-Vegas, which can be a good thing if you're wanting to escape the bright lights of The Strip. If you're all about people watching, have a drink on the patio where you can see some interesting people walking around.
I tried the Lost in Idaho- some type of berry vodka, cherry syrup, cucumber-kiwi juice and seltzer concoction. If you're into non-sweet cocktails, choose this. It's slightly bitter, but refreshing. The candied cherries were the perfect garnish. I want more of those candied cherries, please. To be honest, this drink wasn't for me.
Everyone else seemed to enjoy their cocktails, so I think I need to come back and try a few more. One thing that I do want to try is their homemade soda, which comes in a few flavors (Rhubarb, Cucumber, Hibiscus, and possibly Lavender?). Who makes homemade sodas anymore? Apparently, Vanguard Lounge does!
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