Never have I been so impressed by a place that smells so much like bathroom!! And evidently, there are plenty others who also like schmoozing over the fantastic scent of toilet and hipster.
I'll keep it simple. Why did I enjoy it so much? Cold tea gets down to the basics of what makes a good bar:
- Seating: I went in the middle of pouring rain, but I imagine sitting outside in the summer would be super awesome
- Toilets: they sure got those! painted with cupcakes.
- Bartenders who know their shit: this is the main point, really. I have not encountered real mixologists like these folks. All I had to say was "Vodka... and not sweet" and in my hands, I found a delicious drink concocted just for me!
- Good music: they were playing some good hip hop (my kinda thing) when I went.
I thought it would be a quiet night with all the wetness outside on a Thursday night. We got there at around 10 and it steadily got busier and busier as the night went on. This place has a giant hipster seal of approval for reals.
I would never have found this unidentified, unlabeled gray door at the end of the sketchy Kensington Mall hallway if it weren't for being brought there. Will definitely be going back - find me there next Thursday ;)