This place has it all.
Kensington relaxed yet happening vibe, but the venue is larger than your typical Kensington nook in the wall which is nice.
Multiple friendly bartenders behind very large bar, caters to crowds on the weekend.
Great patio out front; doorman had to enforce capacity out there in the most official sense, because he has to. Has a really nice attitude and has on a number of occasions let me join my friends on the full patio for a smoke if I left my drink inside. More than reasonable.
The kind of small dance floor that's just big enough to be there, in case some brave soul decides to bust a move so contagious that others follow, but small enough that no one is obligated--this is not club.
DJ playing funky groove-to-it motown dance tunes last couple of times I was there. Music is not so loud that you can't hear a conversation.
Booths line the left wall, and your grandmother's living room set is up front. Get drinkin, get chattin.