came in for some drinks on a (rather quiet) Friday evening & the warm lighting and friendly bartenders made for a lovely atmosphere.
a run down of what we got...
beers:
- TWIN PEACH - unfiltered with a clean finish
- FISHEYE - I didn't try this one, but it didn't seem to be a popular choice
cocktails:
- FRENCH OPEN - 1st recommendation by the bartender & super enjoyed it. gin, yellow chartreuse, yuzu, & thyme. lightly fragrant & not too fruity but alcohol is very well hidden. will definitely have this again ;)
- MALABAR CRUSH - gin, ginger syrup, lime, & a drinking vinegar (pok pok som)
- BAR-U - whiskey, absinthe, bitters
- PENICILLIN - scotch, lemon juice, honey, & ginger. i'm not a fan of scotch so this smelled like band-aids to me. blegh.
overall, limited beers on tap, a few canned/bottled varieties. you can tell they've made the effort to build a library of bitters. varied seating available at the bar, by the windows overseeing University Ave., bench tables, and couches for groups. we noticed a small collection of jenga & other games stacked beside the couches -- this would definitely rack up a hefty bill if that's busted out ;)