I really appreciate a bar whose focus is on mixology, so when you get something other than a Bud or Coors you're not automatically slapped on the forehead with any of the below stickers:
- Hipster
- Elitist and/or snob
- Oh, you drink craft beer AND drive a Fiat? You must be so cultured.
I came here on a Sunday night with some girlfriends who work in Strip hotels as concierge, so of course we had to start with a self-guided grand tour to get an idea of this whole shebang. This way they could be as well-educated as possible when offering Downtown to the three undergrad tourists per month who take up their recommendation of the area because this trio's too broke to go to a nightclub. Sorry, that was a tangent.
We posted up at the bar and watched as a live band prepared to set up while we chatted with our bartender Dan and amongst ourselves, after having come downstairs from ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the gorgeous rooftop patio. I got the Little Hot Mess which was made with muddled strawberry - pretty much summer in a glass, and what's not to love about that?
Upstairs was laid back and casual with strung lights - great for groups, while the main bar area below had a speakeasy feel with a vintage-y looking menu inviting guests to peruse a large selection of well-designed libations, with specials for Wednesday nights only.
The only thing I was bummed about was that I hadn't visited this place sooner! :)