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    Carpenter Bar

    4.4 (48 reviews)
    ModerateBars
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    CARPENTER BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Madison N.

    One of my favorite cocktail bar in town. The service is incredible and the mixologists are skilled. I came in and ordered a drink not on my menu (Pornstar Martini) it was missing the shot of Prosecco on the side but they tried their best and that's what I appreciate. It was still good! My partner had the espresso martini and he enjoyed it as well. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the summer night!

    Old Fashioned and Pink Pony cocktail
    Victoria B.

    Perfect ambiance for a weekend night out, we came in for a pre-dinner cocktail. Cocktails were EXPERTLY crafted with table service from the bartenders. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, service was quick and professional. They also provide NA cocktails. I would recommend this place highly.

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    Adriana G.

    Carpenter is located in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls. It offers good cocktails and a nice patio seating area during the summer. I visited with a friend and we were satisfied with the drinks. They are priced fairly and not taxed, which was surprising. Reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because service left a lot to desire. I was ignored for 15 minutes, the bartenders and servers saw me but never even greeted me or asked if I needed anything or to be seated. It was until I went up to a bartender and asked if I could take a seat at a table in the patio, that's when I was able to get some service.

    Yasuko K.

    Visiting from San Diego, I didn't expect a place like this in Sioux Falls!! I love the setup inside, not too big but enough. Dark but it's really a good vibe. Cocktails are so good too. Only disappointing part is that they only have two red wines, Cabernet and Pinot Noir.

    Loved the atmosphere and how it's decorated and have great drinks. Service was good, would recommend.

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    Barbara P.

    Love this place! Amazing cocktails, nice and attentive bartenders, and relaxing atmosphere. Best spot in Sioux Falls.

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    Ambiance, good vides, no loud music and rowdy kids. Perfect place to catch up with friends or date night

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    Great cocktails. So many to try. Enjoyed all of our choices. Great staff and customer service!! Amazing

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    Great service, and amazing drinks. Would recommend. Not a huge space, but was perfect for a mid day drink.

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    Nice place to get a well-made cocktail in a city where that's not always the case. Classic and signature drinks were both excellent

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    Seats available but said they couldn't serve us due to no room. Out of towner, will not go back or recommend it. Sorry.

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    Short staffed. They seem to only want to serve attractive women in low cut tops. We left after waiting ten minutes to order drinks.

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    While in Sioux Falls visiting a friend, we decided to stop in here to get a beer.

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    Fun little dive bar with excellent service! Very friendly and off the beaten path. Not a huge place…read morebut perfect for what we were looking for!

    Husband and I popped-in looking for a night cap. We're from South Sioux and was staying the night…read morein Sioux Falls. It was a Sunday evening, so we weren't looking for much. Just a place to hang out for an hour or so. I'd categorize it as a 'dive bar.' I enjoyed the decor. It's full of street signs, construction equipment, and alcohol advertising. Had 1 pool table, a couple slots, and dartboards. I noticed an outdoor patio/smoking area. Bar was only maybe, 8 people long? 10 if you squished. We hung out at a table; the bar was shoulder-to-shoulder full. Bartender came over and waited on us. That was nice. I expected to go to the counter. She was very kind, quick, and attentive. Never caught her name but loved her blue hair! I could tell the rest of the bar was full of regulars and we felt a little out of place. But, it's a tiny bar on a Sunday night. We almost witnessed a fight! And a patron had to be cut off and he somehow didn't fall as he was leaving. I pray he didn't drive. More than 1 person complimented my husband's beard. Was a tad bit awkward. LoL He used the bathrooms and he said it was fine. Prices were good. I noticed they had a lot of specials and happy hours. Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. Gave it 3 stars because I wasn't disappointed nor was I blown away. Neutral rating for a neutral experience. Beware of pot holes in the parking lot.

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    Hundreds of Hops US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 5 - 3 of 5 for South Dakota…read more Remedy is a brewery that sticks on our memory rather well, so each time we visit, we expect a stellar experience then feel like it could have gone better. Staff are friendly enough though not the most informative or personable encountered & I like the brewery itself. I love that they have a cheese fridge, meaning they're probably aware cheese & beer go GREAT together. They do allow samples, tho you (I) feel pressured to pick & get out of the way for the next person to order. This is a place that I need just accept being "that girl" to sample before ordering, even if it's something in my preferred categories. It just seems to be about a 50/50 shot as to hit or miss. Of 20 brewery visits, this was the only one that had a DNF beer. We agreed 1 of the 2 selections was a total loss & dumped it. Since it was bogo, no financial loss and we weren't upset by it. It was simply a miss. That said, the other selection was good (50/50 eh)

    Came in for lunch with business colleagues so didn't try the beer. Had the chorizo and queso dip…read morefor an appetizer and it was very good. For my main I had the chislic, and it was cooked well, served with chips but they didn't have garlic salt? Beef was tender and tasty and would definitely try again Service is at the bar, you order and pick up your food- at least for lunch, dinner may be different? Would like to come back and try the beer, had some interesting flavors for sure

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