Boohoo; I had to say goodbye to a good friend this week that moved to Vancouver, her choice of departure The Hop in Brew.
This is an old house that has been converted into a bar with a games room upstairs. Pretty laid back atmosphere here, complete with bar booths and funky seating and wall covered photos and quirky bar objects.
Music was really laid back here, just loud enough to provide atmosphere but low enough so we could listen to our conversation. Really sensational wait and bar staff, really attentive, casual and so eager to make our stay an enjoyable one. The kitchen was closed so I can't write about the food but I did have a nice Kailua and milk cocktail that didn't have much bite but was good enough for 7 bucks. Others at my table were enjoying their brews and although I don't drink beer I would drink it here if I could.
The place attracts young hipsters in their twenties and thirties and is a perfect place to just hang out. It is a house from the turn of the century so it also has that paranormal feeling which makes your visit an even more engaging one...
So goodbye faithful Cat and Bon Voyage