What a fun trip! We were in Bristol for dinner on the surprisingly developed Mill Street on a recent Saturday night, when my friends started discussing a nearby speakeasy cocktail lounge.
My friend had tried to get a reservation but was told they only had 9:30, so she passed.
Also, it seems you need to know the daily "password" to get in, & can find it on Instagram, but we had no luck. We got help from our wonderful waitress at Itri, the fabulous wood fired pizza place next door. (I also found out that it actually appears on the chalkboard in the lobby.)
When you enter the front or side doors, you're met by a lovely hostess who will open the bookcase & let you into the coolest bar this side of the Delaware.
It is a small, dimly lit space, with antique furniture, funky wallpaper, empty gold picture frames, & original art work on the walls. The music is a funky mix that provides a great vibe. I heard they have a piano player for their baby grand on Wednesday nights. The bar is in the back & they serve some interesting cocktails using local liquors. I had a Green Chili Vodka Martini (olives, no vermouth, dirty ice - thank you very much), & my friend had a strong expresso martini.
My only complaint? The table was wet & sticky. Also, I wish they had some pretzels on the table, but I think you had to order them. Considering most cocktails were $15-16.00, it would have been a nice touch. With tax & tip, one cocktail will run $20 bucks. This is Bristol...not New Hope or center city.
I'd like to return on a Wednesday night & hang out for a while. Definitely worth a visit. read more