The food and the drinks doesn't compliment each other with the tasting. From bold to light, sweet and salty flavors do not flow smoothly in my mouth. And it doesn't leave me wanting more. The presentation looks great for pictures but don't be fool. The food and drink is mediocre. Cheap alcohol was used that burns when swallowed, some drinks I couldn't finish it because it doesn't taste great. It was so hot and stuffy inside (when it's still April and cold outside). The ac should be turned on for air flow since it's such a small hole in the wall bar style sitting with very low ceiling. Hardly any room to walk when there's ppl sitting down on the stool. So the stuffiness and being hot made the experience even more unpleasant. On top of all that, the lady behind the counter was touching everything including the food with her bare hands. Not once did I see her wash it between preparing, servings and cleaning the counter. Plus, napkins wasn't given when needed. When asked, she handed one tiny thin small square napkin per person ‍. Sanitation and cleanliness for the food isn't all there for the $100 mandatory tips per person is ridiculous to me. Tips shouldn't be mandatory anywhere. Plus, even with the time of our reservation. The host, John, emailed us to change our time to a later schedule.. like from 6pm to 9pm. Are you kidding me? If we wanted that time slot then we would have picked it instead of making reservation at 6pm on a Thursday night. Overall, it's just a one time experience that doesn't make me go wow.. I wouldn't want to come back because the food and drinks pairing doesn't go well together. I had better. read more

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Wha a fun and intimate experience! Came here with another couple for a date night and it did not disappoint! A climb up a staircase leads you to a back room with a bar top with room for about 8 people. One bartender does it all! Cooks the bites that are paired with the drinks, mixes all the craft cocktails, and tells the backstories of everything. Cannot wait to go again for another menu! read more

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What an amazing experience. Made reservations here to celebrate my husband's birthday which did not disappoint. My husbands reaction to each drink and food paring was memorable. The entrance to this venue is located on the rear of the building. There is plenty of parking space which is a plus. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by our host Angel. The place is very intimate with only 9 seats. What make it amazing was the interaction we had with our host. Our first drink and food pairing was a 10/10. And completely blew my mind. Just when I thought nothing else could top my first food and drink pairing ... the second and third and forth were even better . As the night progressed, the food and drinks were getting better and better. Such an amazing experience . Will definitely return. read more

F&Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Such a cool and intimate experience with tasty little foods and shots. It was so fun not knowing what was going to come next. The host was really nice putting up with our shenanigans once the drinks started kicking. For sure want to come back once the menu changes! read more

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The experience came with 12 food and drink pairings. Most of the drinks were savory, which isn't my preference, and the food wasn't very tasty. Definitely would have been better if there was a balance between sweet and savory drinks. read more

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My first time trying this speakeasy experience and it was amazing. The place was set up like a vintage bar with beautiful replicas of ornaments. The pairing of drinks were good and delicious. We had (12) tastings of paring and each one was so delectable, scrumptious, and made with quality ingredients. My favorite was the chicken and waffles and the lobster. Marisol, our host was fantastic she was patient, accommodating, and very welcoming. Great experience I will be back soon for another adventure. The price is very reasonable for the amount of drinks and food you get. Trust me you will be full. Note: A deposit of $40 is required with your reservation and when your experience is over you will give cash of $100. The experience is $140 and it's with a total of nine people for a two-hour Omakase experience. read more

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4th time and just as amazing! A few new items in the menu which was exciting. Angel is the best!!! Fantastic service and the atmosphere is always casual but elevated. read more

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Don't come to F&Bar expecting to get full ...come here for a unique and memorable tasting experience. Every drink and bite is crafted with care, and the flavors are as creative as they are delicious. The service is excellent, and with only six seats at the bar, it feels personal and engaging. You're right there with the bartender, watching the magic happen and getting a truly one of a kind experience. If you're looking for something different in the best way possible, F&Bar is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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What a trip! This is such a creative place and it introduced me to so many new styles of liquor I didn't know existed. It felt very much like a trip around the world without leaving your barstool. Favorites were the beet with caviar and a shot of Russian vodka, and the slow-roasted lambshank paired with a tiny fruity cocktail that brought out the grass in the lamb. Every sip and bite felt so thoughtfully curated, and came with a great story about how the whole presentation came to be. This is one of those few things that is a meal, an activity, and an experience all rolled into a great 3 hours. Great bang for your buck, and then some. I'd love to go back when their menu changes! read more

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A few times a year we like to try something different and we found it this time. The first hurdle for the Hollywood location is finding it, you could walk by the entrance a few times and never know it (we did it twice). But once you find.... Imagine being in New Orleans over 50 years ago in a Speakeasy. Super cool vibes with appropriate music that is older than probably most everyone reading this review. We were taken on a guided tour by the amazing Vicky. Walking us through some history, the chef, the idea of the place and of course the great food and drink. You can expect 12 courses over roughly 2 hours while sitting with (at maximum) 9 people at the bar. I am not a fan of wine pairing as most people's tastes are so different that it's never worth the price. Here is a totally different story, the thinking that goes into the combination is really on point and we loved almost everything we had. The food and drink is super fresh and very creative (you are not going to find your typical Tito's here). After a $40 deposit, it's $100/person cash which I think is totally reasonable for this experience because it's not just sitting at a bar and eating/drinking. Will definitely come back to see if any of the combinations change but you don't want to miss this special/different experience. read more

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This place is unique and fun for a night out. If you're looking for something where you try many different curated drinks and food pairings omakase-style, I would definitely recommend this place to you... maybe in the fall or spring! The owner is pretty humble and kind and allowed us to bring some belongings up the stairs and into their small lobby. Looking around, he definitely doesn't use any bottom shelf alcohol. Plus... Parking is right below, no fee or anything. For the drinks, I enjoyed a lot of them! Some of my favorites were the Indian-spiced-rum and the sesame oil Benedictine! A couple didn't show up, so we ended up getting to share their pairings with those that did. I also had some of my partner's drinks since we need to make sure we could leave fine, and by 2/3 of the dinner, I was both pretty buzzed AND full. Pictures attached will explain what each of these were as well as I could remember. A nice surprise was lobster in a snail shell! The oyster was also one of the best foods there as well. The rice cracker that the tuna mix was on was also custom from the chefs, so that was my ultimate favorite pair together (followed closely by the charcuterie style pair). The only downsides were that some of the drinks or food weren't my favorite, like the salmon&goat cheese on a cracker and the Korean inspired pair. It seemed lacking compared to the others. It was also a heat wave that week, but luckily the place also has an external A/C to cool the place down a bit. I would revisit when it's cooler for sure. read more

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OMG, this was a phenomenal experience! It's very intimate only having six people at a time. in this cute little apartment like location, you would never guess that this little bar is here! The owners are passionate about their work and the pairing of the beverage with the bite-size snack is amazingly done. I can't even put it into words how well the flavors go together. They work in conjunction to create these amazing concoctions that have extraordinary appeal when served read more

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F&Bar is a hidden speakeasy gem with only three locations: Hollywood, Atwater Village, and Brooklyn, NY. It offers a one-of-a-kind omakase experience, where each round includes a carefully curated food and drink pairing. Every detail--from the ingredients to the glassware--has been meticulously chosen by the chef. With just two seatings per night and a maximum of nine guests, this exclusive experience is by reservation only. Secure your spot now by visiting F&Bar read more

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F&Bar (Food & Beverage Bar) is a nice intimate experience. I actually visited the Hollywood location but I couldn't locate a Yelp page but for those interested I wanted to share my experience. Entrance: Look for a black door with a red light key above the door just to the left of the bar Sassafras on Vine Street. There's decent metered parking ($1/hr). Note that you have to trek up a long flight of stairs so be mindful if you select this location and have mobility issues. Service: Our host's name escapes me but she was quite friendly, lighthearted and enjoyed making conversation and jokes. And she was able to accommodate a last minute food restriction which was appreciated. We weren't asked at the time of making the reservation and it escaped me but be certain to include that in your text communication with the location. Food/Drink: Our location actually had approximately 14 drink/food tastings as opposed to 12 which was a nice surprise! Some highlights - I thoroughly enjoyed the lobster in the snail shell, basil foam, smoked trout, tuna, pork bun, lamb and chicken and waffle. I don't recall the drinks and they don't have set names just the listed ingredients but were quite pleasant. Some like the elote style drink were a tad strong for me but overall enjoyable. read more

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We went to f&bar in Hollywood and honestly it was one of my favorite dining experiences. Omakase cocktails and light bites plus the best banter from the host. We can't wait to go back with more friends!!! read more

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Love F&Bar... 2nd experience, first time at this location. I went with my gf and her two brothers. There was a couple celebrating a birthday, and a dope ass bartender named Marisol. Overall, the food and drinks were delicious. Some items better than others of course, but the combinations were inspiring. There was a cocktail that was paired with a chicken and waffle, with a chili pepper which stands out as one of my favorites. I Everything is very carefully thought out, and put together well. The food and drinks could stand alone, but are definitely best when you take the approach of starting with a sip, taking a bite, then finishing with a sip. read more

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went to the hollywood location theres streety parking right in front. and because its dinner service you wont have to worry about paying the meter (long) you can find them by looking for am illuminated red keyhole above a door single server is your everything for the evening. she makes the drinks, preps the bites, and entertains you with her whimsy. super super unique experience that i would highly recommend. per other yelp reviews it was said that it wasnt enough alcohol to get you drunk or enough food to make you full. i highly disagree. i couldnt even finish everything we had even though they were small bites. and i def didnt want anything else to drink after that! while the norm is 12 courses, we got 14 since there were (3) people with all different allergies. i think it is amazing that a place like this can handle allergies on the fly! there was 1 no nuts, 1 no seafood, 1 no dairy. most of the cocktails are batched ahead of time for ease of service. and for the most part the bites are also prepared in advance. all of the finishing touches are done at the counter though, and there are a lot! you pay $40 to make your reservation and then the suggested tip is $100. so $140 for 12-14 courses! so cheap imo. i left extra though since we had (2) more courses than the norm would definitely go again. this is a super unique experience. even if you are sitting shoulder to should with the other (9) people on the small bar top, it is a must do. especially if the menu changes every now and then read more

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Bartender was funny, food was yummy, drinks were flavorful, creativity was high, interior design was immersive. This was an awesome low key experience and I wish there were more of these things around. Felt super intimate inside with the limited seating which added to the experience. We did still leave a little hungry but that to be expected as they were quite small. Everything was amazing. Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 read more

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Super fun night!! Is an experience to go to at least once a year. Great cocktails paired with great food You get tipsy tho!!!! Fun waitresses and good time read more

Cool little speakeasy type bar located in Atwater Village. It holds about 9 people at a time so you will need reservations. I went with a couple of friends back in October for a birthday celebration and we had fun. It was omikase style with the bartender making your drinks and assembling the food pairings in front of you. While I enjoyed our time there, I'm not sure this is something I'd do again. For me, I think the mixing of all the alcohol, didn't sit well but I appreciated the one time experience. If I had to be critical of anything, I'd say the pouring of the drinks wasn't always so even. Other then that, bartender was cool and the food and drinks were made well. read more

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What a fun experience! This place did not disappoint. The location is tucked away on the backside of a 3 story building. The is a long staircase that leads you up to the bar. The bar is very tiny. It reminded me of some of the bars in Golden Gai in Tokyo. Small, quaint, intimate and wonderful. The bar seats 10 people and it's by reservation only. The experience includes 12 cocktails/ small bites perfectly paired together, and then the option to choose up to 3 additional cocktail/food pairings if you choose. We arrived early so we also were given a pineapple popsicle (I forget what liquor was in it) and a tiny shot of blueberry liquor from Iceland. Then came the real event 12 perfectly paired cocktails with small bites. All the cocktails were made with natural sweeteners, such as agave and real fresh squeezed fruit juice. All the liquor and food is also high quality making it truly a treat. They change the menu as well based on what is in for the season, so I am really looking forward to going here again, maybe in the fall. Our bartender, Angel, was also knowledgeable and fun. He was an LA native, so we also got to talking about the local food scene. Such a great experience! read more

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I'd rate the food and cocktail experience a 4 but the rest a 3 so a 3.5 rounded down because there were some glaring disappointments for an expected fine dining experience. I think the concept is excellent and I absolutely appreciate the attempt at execution. Wine pairings can elevate food. It's a greater challenge with cocktails. While the ideas behind the cocktail pairings made sense, very few enhanced the accompanying bites. The food and cocktails independently were mostly good with a few that fell on either side of that. The decor falls on the rustic side of a classic speakeasy. It looks like a saloon and is very narrow. The stools have no backs so no leaning back. The music was loud and from a single speaker which made hearing difficult. We had to ask for it to be turned down so we could hear the food and drink descriptions. There's a water station and small drinking glasses near the entrance which made getting water extremely awkward for patrons on the far side who had to squeeze by everyone else. Our host thankfully (eventually) gave us carafes of water. The food courses are literally bites you eat with your hands but there are no napkins. If you ask for one, you get a small, perforated square. Our host was professional but completely lacked warmth. Conversation flowed with only one customer while everything else sounded flat and unmotivated. For twelve courses and cocktail pairings, I think the price is very reasonable. I was prepared to order extra courses as mentioned in the website but between one cancelation and one aversion plus I'm not sure what else, a few extra courses were available at no extra charge and I was very satisfied with those. While I likely won't return unless I hear about some improvements, I'm glad I tried it and would recommend that anyone interested give it a chance. read more

Easily one of the coolest, funnest, and most memorable experiences. I'm all about the experience and this place nailed it. Loved the intimate setting of a speakeasy that seats 8. Without giving away too much, my friend and I had around 12 courses of cocktails paired with small bites. All for only $140/pp. I was very impressed by the one man show. The mixologist made drinks, plated the food, introduced everything, and had conversations with everyone. Not an easy job but he did excellent. I left feeling full and buzzed. Had to take a couple laps around the block to walk it off. I know they like to experiment, so I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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My time at F&Bar was amazing. The ambiance was beautiful. Angel was incredible knowledgable on the cocktails as well as the food. This was truly an experience. Each item was so perfectly curated I am genuinely impressed. Definitely check it out if you can. read more

Great experience at the F&Bar. Must reserve online! It's a bit pricey for what it is. But they do service every mini snack pairing with a shot of alcohol. Pairing is perfect with every drink. Do not come with an empty stomach because food will not fill you up unless you want to get wasted drunk. This place only seat 9 people for the experience. Very intimate experience. The host tries to get to know each and everyone in the room. And also if there are any allergies or food restrictions they can accommodate to an extension. read more

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Good concept but I expected more for the price I paid. The food was premade from a central kitchen I believe, so dont expect freshly made food. The drinks are also mostly premade I think. Although some are interesting and others are not So memorable. Most of them were too sweet for me. You have to get your own water and there was no napkin which is a little shocking. I paid over $300 to get my own water. I feel like for the price they charge they could upgrade the chairs to something for comfortable and the seating area was just soooo narrow. Every time a bigger person walks behind me, I get shoved a little bit. Overall decent experience, it felt personal but Will I come back? Probably not. It's def not for everyone. read more

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This place was super hard to find so good job on the speak easy part :) However the food and drink was soooooo delicious. The thought that goes into the drink infusions and food parings are perfect. I cant even say what my favorite is because everything was so delicious. read more

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An awesome awesome experience! And everyone needs to check out F & Bar in Atwater! The ambience was so cool. It gave a speakeasy vibe and I loved it. Our host Angel was amazing and started us off with a strawberry popsicle. Don't let the small bites fool you, you will definitely leave from this 2 hour experience full and feeling great! Each drink is creatively crafted to go with each food item. I tried all food items and drinks even the spicy ones lol (I do not do spicy) and even ate a tamale and if you know me you know I do not eat tamales but the F & Bar tamale was TOP TIER! I will be back for my birthday and I can not wait! read more

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This bar was overall a weird experience. Thus 4 stars. First: this was a satellite location above a bar in Hollywood. The drinks and were all pre-made and served after reheated in a cooker/ steamer. Food was Ok, as was the cocktails. I hope the Glendale location has more authentic bar feel... read more

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PRICE: $140 per person LOCATIONS: Atwater Village & Hollywood COURSES: 12 (tiny) cocktails + 12 (mini) food pairings HOST/SERVER: Martin EXPERIENCE: I went to the HOLLYWOOD location and it was in the middle of no where (semi-run down) part of LA. We just had the address which took us to a door that we had to walk up the stairs and it opens into a dimly lit SPEAKEASY. It had a lounge & restroom, and almost looked like a few rooms to a house. The bar seats ONLY 9 PEOPLE. It's an intimate & cozy experience. They have 2 seating times per night at 6pm and 9pm. I loved 11/12 of the (tiny) cocktails. The only one I didn't like was just a personal preference because I don't like the flavor of liquorish. I LOVED all of the (mini) food pairings. Please keep in mind these "cocktails" are the size of a shot glass and although they are very carefully and wonderfully crafted into an amazing piece of art, they will most likely NOT get you drunk because they are SO TINY. The food was also AMAZING! All of the flavors of every course went together amazing, I could not be more happy with the quality and flavors. I wish the cocktails were just an little bigger, but the experience was still worth it. Martin is the most personable host and makes an effort to talk to each person as he distributed each course. I've read the other reviews and YES THE COCKTAILS ARE PRE-MIXED & most of the food is semi-prepped. But Martin is only ONE MAN, serving 9 people by himself. The courses came out fairly quickly because the prep time was minimal. Overall, for the price point, I wish the cocktails were slightly larger, the food pairings were a good size (one bite each). Host Martin was excellent and the experience is UNIQUE and just fun to try! Would I go back? Only if they made their cocktails slightly bigger, but I would recommend everyone to try it at least once. I wish I wrote down which ingredients each course contained & wish I took better photos, but I didn't want to ruin the experience by being on my phone the whole time. Very cool concept & flavors were orgasmic! read more

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The gist of it is this: This is not a typical bar. It's actually an omakase-type experience: basically it's a chef-curated pairing of various mini-cocktails and mini appetizers. If you've ever seen Chef's Table, it's just that but with booze. And just like luxury restaurants that do chef's tables, reservations are required and need to be booked way in advance. More details: This is an expertly-tailored sensory experience. Every cocktail is paired with an outstanding little dish. The amount of alcohol is set up just right so that you don't walk out of there staggering. You might be a little buzzed, if you're a light weight. Otherwise, you'll have a mild head change. There's different seasonal menus. So, if you liked it, you can visit it up to four times a year and get a different experience each time. I loved this place. However, I'm really into trying different cuisines, lots of flavors, bold takes on traditional dishes, etc. The cocktails were a little out there, but I think even the wildest ones were made manageable for my palate by the food. As always, good pairing makes each item even better than it would be by itself. read more

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It was a fun experience. I took my bestie here to celebrate her bday. It was in the middle of nowhere in Hollywood, but next to Sassafras Saloon. We took some stairs up and were welcomed by Vicky as she was setting up. We loved the decor since it was very creepy and very 1920s-1940s, but whimsical. We were the first pair to show up, so we were offered some prosecco popsicles as we waited. There were 6 people in our seating for 7pm and 2 were late, so Vicky moved on with the rest of us. She was very friendly, attentive, and fun, so it helped our small group mingle and mesh. We celebrated my bestie's bday and a retirement for one of the ladies who were there. Everyone was very cool (Ms. Renee and Jasmine) and we had a blast going from one cocktail/bite course to the next. I think we went through 12-14 of them. We did not come out hungry or super drunk from it, so that was a big plus. Overall, I will come back again for a special occasion because this is pretty unique. If you're not a drinker, please do not come to this. They use a lot of different types of alcohol and pair their bites to the mini cocktails. read more

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ONE OF THE ONLY TRUE SPEAKEASIES I'VE BEEN TO. Lots of places like to do the novelty speakeasy vibes which I also adore, but this truly felt like an actual speakeasy paired artisinally well with an Omakase experience. If I could give this place 10/5 stars I would. As someone who loves both of these concepts, I could not dream of anything better. John the owner, bartender, and chef absolutely blew me away. The pairings are incredibly creative, unique, and well thought out. I also cannot believe he made everything there. I won't spoil the pairing details because I think it's something you just HAVE to go to yourself to understand. Warning, this one of a kind experience is not for lightweights. The course was 10-12 servings of a mini cocktail/shot + tasting bite. However, despite having this, I had zero hangover the next day. Why? My theory is the alcohol was so clean and high quality that all I felt was very mild dehydration but no headache etc. P.S. you absolutely must have a reservation. Don't even think about trying to do a walk-in. You will 100% be turned away. CASH ONLY Vibe: intimate Dress: business casual Parking: limited, but highly recommended to ride share Vegan and gluten substitutes available read more

F&Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Such a cool experience, had 12 tastings all paired with alcohol, mostly cocktail shots. There were so many ingredients I've never tried let alone even heard of. Alcohol tastings were very unique and delicious. Menu changes seasonally. They are able to accommodate pescetarien diets, but notify in advance. $100 cash only, i think they accept Venmo also, excluding tips and $25 online reservation deposit. If you get confused like we did, if you're coming off the freeway, it's on the corner of larga and Glendale, there's a public 2 hr feee parking in back, it's in the second white building from the corner, access from the back. You will see a G Sun logo from inside the bar entrance on the second floor, if you see that, you know you're in the right place. Gate will be locked, host will let you in at reservation time. Also, there was a completely different menu you can order from after your meal for additional tastings for $10 Everything was good, Highly recommended! read more

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Do not go here during the summer. It was my birthday and it was awful. There's no AC!!! I went here last Saturday, which was almost 90 degrees. They only have one small fan. I couldn't even finish the course she made. I went out and stayed in the lobby. I was pretty upset why she didn't let us know there's no AC when it was heat wave warnings. This is a reservation only so she could contact us vis DM. There's no consideration for the customer as you know you need to pay for the reservation. At least they should offer the credit or discount. read more

Unique experience worth trying. I don't want to reveal too much because part of the fun is not knowing what to expect. read more

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Nothing else to say than WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!! I organize a exclusive experience to celebrate my boyfriends BD there in company of his friends. We were all able to book the space just for US. John/ The owner was easy to manage our reservations, and made it comfortable and was able to accommodate us for that special evening. Every cocktail we had was indescribable, the pairs with every drink were sooo yummy. Perfect portions and incredible flavors. The bartender/ host Martin was such an fun person, he definitely made the experience more unique! I definitely recommend this place! Book ahead of time and get ready for a good night out! read more

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Delicious! They change their menu every quarter and I really want to come here for every new menu! But that'll depend on my bank account haha read more

I'm conflicted about my experience, but ultimately, the food just wasn't great. First, the food and drinks are prepared off-site, so the freshness is going to be limited. As far as anything's flavor- that was varied. Some of it was pretty good, others were relatively bland or basic. Other aspects were obnoxious. You can tell these hosts are really trained to drive home how cool and great Chef John is. One thing that kept coming up is how he is a "culinary trained chef", which is like saying a "musically trained musician". Vague and broad. The restaurant itself, which is supposed to look like an old speakeasy, was largely uncomfortable. The seats, which you're on for minimum two hours, are just rickety wooden bar stool things and you are shoulder to shoulder with everyone there. Overall it felt pretty grimy. Unfortunately, my experience felt like it existed to stroke someone's ego. read more

What a fun experience. The food and cocktails were so delicious. We enjoyed the concept and the thoughtfulness that went into each pairing. Great stories were told as well. We look forward to going back again once the menu changes again. read more