I went to Valley Bar last night for the first time to meet a few friends. I really dig the ambiance, you walk under a small flickering neon sign down a long flight of stairs to a dimly lit basement broken into multiple areas.
However, I only give this place three stars because of my encounter with the bartender. I was sober and it was a crowded Saturday night. After 15-20 minutes a space cleared at the bar and I made eye contact with the bartender. However, instead of serving me she turned her attention to two ladies who had just approached maybe 2 minutes earlier.
Honest mistake? Probably, but when I politely asked to be served first she snapped at me and motioned to the security guard nearby. That was a huge overreaction and left a bad taste in my mouth.