So obviously everyone that left anything less than 5 stars for this place is looney. I almost don't want to write a review because I don't want more people to find out about this place. It's a hidden gem and it needs to stay that way.
It's a legit spot for sure. Yeah, it's a little weird that you have to wait at the bottom of the stairs and call a number before you get up there. But that's the whole point. It's playing into the speakeasy vibe they're going for. Get with it people. If you can't appreciate what they're doing - maybe you should walk over to RockBar and grab a drink. Sounds like it's more your kind of place.
R+D is for people who can appreciate the art of mixology. They have crazy ingredients that you're just not gonna find at any ol' bar. I tried a couple drinks up there and they were delicious - unlike any cocktail I've ever had. I can't remember the names of them, but one was gin with crystallized ginger and muddled blackberries. The other drink I had was some kind of pink martini. It could possibly be one the prettiest drinks I've ever had. It has shaved pearl in it!?? Like who thinks of this kind of stuff? The pearl gave the drink a gorgeous iridescent sheen. It was like too pretty to drink. haha. jk. I drank it. All of it.
Shout out to Chris, he dealt with my friend and I last Thursday. "Um. Sir, have you read 50 shades of grey? Because this place has a Christian Grey vibe going on". Ladies, that should be enough said.