Recently went to Ginger Rabbit for the first time & it was an amazing evening! It's an intimate setting, the vibes are great and the service is professional and personable! The jazz was incredible and the show flew by! The 3.5 grahams was such a fun drink! The graham cracker-infused rum with the banana liquor was right up my alley! You can never go wrong with a French 75 too! The pretzel poppers are addicting and I love the peppers in the hummus! I totally recommending stopping by for a show & a great night! read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Vibe - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My first time here. You walk down a fight of stairs into a darkened area. Watch your step because coming in from the brightness of the day your eyes need a few seconds to adjust before walking down a flight of stairs. The place is a bit small but nicely decorated. The room is a bit dark and the small candle on each table is definitely not enough light to read the menu. Make sure you have your phone for light. I am Deaf but my girlfriend loves jazz so I like to take her to places she's never been before. She loved the music so that was great! We ordered the hummus and they gave you plenty of it. I ordered the octopus and for $28 it was definitely not worth it nor was it delicious. They give you two small pieces. If I knew that I would have never ordered it. Plus it was not cooked properly. Octopus is my favorite food and I have many years of experience ordering it and cooking it myself. This was very disappointing. The one woman server did a good job managing about 10 couples herself. I would return but I would think twice about ordering dinner here. read more

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A perfect place to take in great live music in a mellow and cozy atmosphere. Our server Brant got us situated at a table with a couch, we booked for 3 but the seating could have handled 4 easily. Every seat has a great view of the stage and the acoustics in the venue were on point. We had two Mocha Martinis and a Sylvia Spritz and enjoyed a very talented quartet. They move you out quickly and efficienty to prep for the next show (we took in a 7:15 and there was a show after ours) but we didnt feel rushed out. read more

What a beautiful little lounge. I made reservations online for boyf and I and chose seats at the bar. We arrived and were shown to our seats which were at the end by the door to the kitchen/restrooms. We could see the stage, but the 2 people next to us had a column in the way and they moved to the unoccupied sofa. I think next time, I will choose a couple of the comfy looking chairs in front of the stage. The talent was fabulous. He even covered Over the Rainbow. The service was very good and we enjoyed the drinks and the Burrata & Sourdough app. We will def. return. read more

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We had such a great night here. The atmosphere was so vibrant and the music was just right for a Wednesday night. The drinks are strong and tasty, so I would recommend getting at least 2 or 3. The bar snacks are good. We had the almonds, but you're going to have to eat dinner somewhere else. We ordered what we thought was dinner, but turned out to be (in my opinion) premium snacks. This was our first time here, so it was a learning experience. If you come be sure to make dinner reservations for either before or after the show. We wound up going to Forno right next door. read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Canned food = trout meal Sliced Bread & Meat = Goat Cheese Toast - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Really great vibe! The basement is great for acoustics too you can order alot of drinks but rather limited food menu, the Ginger rabbit cocktail is divine! Service was quality too, they make sure to avoid interrupting the show while serving you! Will be back for sure! read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - The stage - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

First time here - vocal jazz tonight. It was lovely! Very jazz lounge feel. We sat at the bar - Knowledgeable bartenders with creat Hendricks - make up your own martini was interesting g with kits of gin, vermouth, and garnish choices. We shared a couple small plates - hummus and burrata. The hummus was earthy and good - not as creamy as I would like but it's a different style. Bursts was delicious! read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Hummus (sorry we ate part before taking a pic) - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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You enter down some stairs to hostess stand. It's dark. Be careful. Make sure you have made reservations on line otherwise you are taking a chance you won't get in. They have early and late shows throughout the week. There are different type of seating arrangements in small intimate space. Bar stools, some empire style lounge chairs and couches surrounding small tables. Easily fills up. People come here primarily for the great local jazz performances. More listening then chatting folks. The drinks are ok. Not strong. The nibbles are also smaller in size. Not that interesting. (You can easily run up your tab because of the proportion sizes.) But then again it's the music you are coming for. Music is awesome. Service is consistent. Atmosphere is definitely chill. Ginger rabbit is a spot to unwind, relax and feel stress-free. read more

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Had a great experience on Friday night at Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge. I didn't realize ahead of time that there were certain times for the shows. Live Music is from 6:00-7:30 & 8:15-9:45 (Doors open @ 5:30) on weekdays and Live Music, "Power Hour" 5:30-6:30 (Doors open @ 5:00) on weekends. We arrived at 5:30 for "Power Hour" and it was well worth it. I can't speak to the food but I had a Moscow mule and it was one of the best mules I've had. The entire experience was very nice. read more

Obsessed. Randomly ended up here for a drink or two before dinner upstairs at Forno. Walked in a bit blindly and was so pleasantly surprised. The hostesses were lovely and welcoming. It's lovely inside with cozy and lush decor. The live jazz was the perfect auditory backdrop. The cocktail menu is exceptional and creative and leans into all of the cocktail techniques. As a cocktail nerd this was exactly the place I was looking for. The Old Fashioned and the Hippogriff were delightful. Absolutely will be coming back here next time I'm in Columbus. Highly recommend for the vibes, the drinks, and the service. Perfect for a date - with someone or solo, parents night out, or a fun night with friends. The vibe is just perfect. read more

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Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge Robert Mason Trio 1st Saturday of each month Reggie Jackson Josh Robert Mason His personal group, the Robert Mason Trio released their debut album, "State of Soul" in 2019, featuring a blend of jazz and soulful sounds. The group has recently released their second album "State of Groove", which is now available on all streaming platforms.Live jazz will be featured nightly. Musicians and set times are available on our music calendar or viewable through our reservation link on Turn Table. Reservations required · Serves great cocktails · Has live music read more

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Reservations are required here (though they'll take walk-ins if people don't show up). The staggered seating times was a little weird when booking in advance, not sure if they enforce this as it's so exact. The Colin Lazarski Trio on Friday night was awesome on the drums, keyboard, and electric guitar, playing jazzy renditions of songs like Time of the Season by the Zombies and Ray Charles' You Don't Know Me on the organ. Sitting at the bar was great (just don't select the middle seats which have obstructed views of the stage). The place offers unique snacks on the menu like octopus in galician sauce and dark chocolate sweets. But I just had a drink while I was there, the french 75. It was made well and satisfying. Bar staff was friendly and helpful the entire time. Glad I was able to experience a night out at this intimate venue with a sort of vintage charm, during my recent visit to Columbus. read more

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I love the ambience of the place. I love the entrance to the place. I wish I had gotten a photo. I was running late for the show but you walk in you come down the stairs and it's a small intimate place beautifully decorated perfect for a date night perfect for our first day perfect for a casual Meeting to suggest spend some time with someone good for a girls date the seating is comfortable intimate place beautifully decorated. Gives a typical Jazzz almost speak easy vibe. The restroom was beautiful clean bar well stock. They did have small bites not enough for you to have a meal but enough to carry you over if you stop there before a meal or after a meal, my only takeback would be not knowing what the band will be the night that I went. I didn't enjoy the music. I enjoyed the ambience of the place more and I ended up believing early. The staff was very accommodating very attentive no complaints about the staff and I would return again. read more

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I've been transported to Manhattan LES. Really. Basement lounge. Dark. Small. Pretty much all two-tops. Fine musicians (Mary McClendon has lost a few steps but geez, she's 80+. Her trio backup is stellar). Nice cocktails. Attentive service. We are big fans. Welcome to the Columbus scene. read more

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long story short: intimate jazz bar with nice cocktails & small bites We went on a whim & were very pleasantly surprised. The space is so cozy & warm, with dimmed lights & cushy chairs. The service was good & the server was very attentive throughout the evening. We got a couple of drinks- both good- & an order of whipped feta, which was a great light bite. The music was the star of the show though & we really enjoyed our evening there. I would definitely recommend this place for a nice evening of music & drinks. read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - stage - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I won't lie, I was nervous to go to GR because I didn't think I'd be cool enough. I got our tickets ahead of time and actually had a last minute issue for our day of event, so I reached out and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate! When we did actually go, it was such a vibe. I didn't think we'd like our seats because they were on the side of the stage but the cozy couch setting made it perfect! The drinks were strong. The food could have been better, but it was good considering they only have cold dishes. It's a jazz lounge, not a restaurant, so it wasn't a big deal. Service was excellent, and we will go back! read more

So conflicted on this review. Management gets a 0, but the venue gets a 5. Let's start with the positives. Quaint little bistro and stage. Fast friendly service. Delicious food, though a very limited menu. Looks like they don't have any equipment to cook with, as everything in the menu is cold. But boy was it good! Started with their version of an Old Fashioned. Had a big rock, cool, and a cinnamon flavored simple syrup. It was delicious! Had a second before the night was out. We also ordered the whipped feta and open faced salmon. Both were outstanding! The entertainment was outstanding. I was expecting a solo act, or maybe a piano accompaniment. What we got was a singer, a drummer, a string bass, a piano, and an alto sax. Some of their numbers made their debut that night, but they sounded like they had been playing together for years! I will definitely be back as long as I can get by management's attitude towards their employee's welfare. They tack on 3% as an "Employee Wellness" charge to aid in their benefits . This should be a cost of doing business, not an optional charge! There is a fine line between doing what you HAVE to do, versus, what you SHOULD do and what you NEED to do based on the competitive environment. Don't make your customer's feel they shoulder the whole responsibility for taking care of your employees. read more

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We've been here several times. Until this last time, it's been 5 stars. Great musicians, great service. This last time wasn't up to par. We got a 4 person table to the right of the stage. One seat had a huge column blocking the view of 2/3 of the stage. If you sat on the sofa, it was low so that heads in front of you blocked the view of the stage. I would highly recommend not getting this table. It might be the worst in the place. Initially, service was really slow. It took 15 to 20 minutes to get the first round of drinks after ordering them. It got faster afterwards, but it seemed like the servers and/or the bartender were a bit overwhelmed. Finally, it was a very different musical performance. 2 band members. One on drums, one on keyboard. No other instruments. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't what I'm used to seeing. No horns, no bass. We'll be back, but more careful the next time about the band choice and seating. Really, I'm wondering if there should even be a table where we sat. It was a really obstructed view. If you get a decent table, this can be a great experience. read more

Went to the 8:15 show at Ginger Rabbit as part of a date night in the Short North. Intimate venue provided a great atmosphere and the music was great. Menu focused on small plates and shareables, which was all we needed at that stage of the evening. Definitely would recommend if looking for something to do downtown. read more

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How much I love this place! And how much I want people to support it but don't overcrowd it! Small cozy setting with moody ambiance and furnishings including the cozy theatre and swivel style seats. Limited servers as not to compete with the performance. Hint- check out the menu before you go and have an idea of what you want for the first round; it will help. Staircase down to the be transported into what a jazz house looks like in a big city and in its hey day. I appreciate the attention to detail on keeping it authentic. I have been by myself, with girlfriends, on dates, and taken family. They all have an excellent time. I would love to see this enthusiasm for the art spread to existing venues like Natalie's, Jazz Arts Group, and Lincoln Theatre. There is great drink choices and light eats- there is not a full kitchen on the premises. Drinks run $12-15 typically and you can be satisfied with the dips such as the tasty Hummus with warm pita for $13, the Whipped Feta with nuts and olive oil drizzle with bread for $14, and the Burrata with sourdough and small arugula salad for $23. Those are my go-to's especially in a late night show. So for those that are not a fan of jazz nor know about speakeasy etiquette, I highly suggest you research before attending. Don't spoil a good thing folks! Typically if a performance is good/great, we snap and/or lightly clap. It is cozy so be aware of your personal hygiene. The drinks are good, so be aware of your limit. The last holiday show was almost upended by a naive request for audience selections and an overly eager young lady that thought her cash contribution bought her a juke box experience. Ugh. Be kind and respect the art! read more

Amazing loved everything about this venue. We booked our seats late so only had seating at bar but well worth it. Service was amazing. Drinks were fantastic and the atmosphere is fantastic. Will visit again and buy tickets much more in advance. read more

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We love it! It Is such a fun experience and unique placegreat drinks and good service! Very cool ambiance! read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Such a cool experience and tasty drinks! - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We went for the one hour early bird special. It's just the right amount of jazz for a newbie or when you want to do something different but don't feel like an entire evening of music. It's very organized in terms of timed seating so you can get a drink before the music starts. All of the seating gives you a good view of the stage and the music can be heard perfectly. We had the whipped feta appetizer which was delicious. Will have to come back for dinner. read more

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Had such an amazing night at Ginger Rabbit jazz club! You can reserve tickets beforehand to make sure you have seats and enter in the time slot you're given. You do have to pay for street parking since it is downtown The ambiance was very classy, decor was beautiful, and the seats were extra comfy, which I appreciated! The drinks were very good! The All that Jazz cocktail was super refreshing and light. Perfect for summer nights! They have some food that you can enjoy as well, and I really liked the Japanese deviled eggs. It was creamy, savory, and paired really well with the drinks. Thoroughly enjoyed the set by Zakk Jones trio. They played a mix of upbeat and mellow tunes, which set the mood and was not too overwhelming. Definitely recommend for a fun night out with friends or a date night! read more

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Went on a Thursday night to see jazz quartet play. It was about $10 and you have to schedule your tickets ahead of time. The show lasted about 90 minutes. We got a front table which was great nobody was blocking our view. Some tables it seemed like your view could be blocked. They had an excellent drink menu. But alas had no espresso martinis... hopefully that gets added soon!! The show was amazing and felt like you were in a small speakeasy. Would love to come back here though. Great vibes read more

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AMAZING!!! Wish I could give this experience 10 stars! Such a cool venue, Ashley was the best host/server, we wanted for nothing the entire time. The show was fantastic. The vibe and environment is wonderful. The decor is perfect (congrats to who ever was in charge of decor). We had a few different drinks (Blood & Sand and B4 i Fall and I tried one that had Fairy something but it isn't on the menu anymore.) We had the whipped feta and the chocolate cherries. The music was great the performers so talented we were honestly very impressed. The price is right too! Highly recommend especially for a date night or couples outing. read more

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Best experience ever. So nice so fun. the drinks are amazing and strong and taste so good. I also love that the musicians interact with the crowd, and it has amazing food as well! The lobster roll was a huge hit for my friends and me. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Ginger Rabbit and I encourage everyone to visit even if you don't think of yourself as a true jazz fan, you'll have an amazing time!! The vibe in the lounge is intimate, cool, and swanky without being pretentious. The musicians are very talent, the food is delicious, and the service is amazing. The hostess heard it was our anniversary and even sent over two glasses of champagne which was incredibly generous and a great way to start our evening. Do yourself a favor and visit Ginger Rabbit for a truly unique experience in Columbus. read more

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The Ginger Rabbit did not disappoint! The atmosphere is a vibe and staff is super friendly. Their menu offers a large variety of cocktails and adult beverages, along with some really tasty small bites. The jazz trio that played when I was there was amazing. Because it's a small club, everyone feels like they are at a private show and no seat is a bad seat. Highly recommend reservations! read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Carrie Bradshaw inspired drink. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The ambiance was tremendous, the food was delicious and the service could not have been better. The band was outstanding. I can't wait to return read more

Ginger Rabbit was an incredible experience. My partner made reservations for a 5:30 slot on Thursday. We had a table. There are no bad seats in the room. The jazz band was Dr. Thunder's quartet, and he played mostly Thelonious Monk. We didn't have food, but I had two cocktails (All that Jazz and the namesake Ginger Rabbit). All That Jazz was a scotch drink, and it was the bomb. I think that was $12, and Ginger Rabbit was $14. The server was attentive and kept our waters filled. Also, great bathrooms. read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Swanky bathroom - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I think it'd be impossible to give this place anything less than 5 stars. Not only is the ambiance impeccable, but the tickets were low priced, service was amazing, and the seating was perfection. My only real complaint would be that it's in the Short North, so you'll need to deal with the "fun" that is parking. NOTES: -The entirety of the establishment is located down a flight of relatively steep stairs. According to the booking email they sent out, though, there is an ADA-assisted method if you contact the establishment ahead of time. (I'd guess there's a service elevator somewhere.) -Choose tables closer to the stage for a more "immersed" feel in the music. Things are quieter towards the back-of-the-room tables, and it's easier to hear staff make drinks/chat during performances too. This isn't a complaint. Loud music is painful for me, but the back-of-the-room tables were the perfect volume. -To keep with the jazz lounge vibe, it is very low light here. It was really hard to read the menu for about 10 minutes after we arrived. If you have low-light vision issues, keep this in mind. -I'd recommend "dressing up" to your comfort level. A lot of female-presenting folks in cocktail dresses with male-presenting folks in button-down shirts with nice jeans. It didn't seem to really matter to the staff or establishment, though; just do what makes you happy. -The majority of the center table chairs are soft, padded, semi-circle chairs. They are nice and roomy on my plus-sized body and really, really comfortable. They may not be comfortable for everyone, though - especially people who like to keep their arms comfortably supported next to them on arm rests. PROS: -Tickets were surprisingly affordable for talented live music. For less than $17, we had two tickets to their "Power Hour" pre-peak-hours show. We had the entire Ginger Rabbit experience and ambiance at a steal of a price! -A fantastic show too! Both musicians were clearly passionate about their craft (really great music) with virtually no talking. It was pretty much continuous jazz from start to finish. -Two individual, all-gender restrooms. Both restrooms are extremely roomy, and they even had lit candles going in both restrooms. They were immaculately clean and in the same jazz-esque decor of the rest of the place. -If you do have to pee mid-show, they have the live music piped into the speakers in the bathrooms. It was an unexpected treat! -The tables are absolute perfection. Ginger Rabbit could get way more seating in here if they scrunched the tables up together. Instead, they leave decent space between tables with chairs perfectly angled away from one another for a serious feel of privacy in the middle of the room. -I love that you can choose your table when making your reservation as well. They have multiple 2-person tables, so unlike many comedy clubs, you won't have to share your table with complete strangers if it's just the two of you. -Service was fantastic here. They clearly are experienced with doing service in low light conditions and while a show is going on. I'd say that our waitress mostly left us alone mid-show unless she saw a water glass or drink needed refilling, then she'd quietly pop in and whisper to figure out what we'd like. -Great drinks too! Heavy pours and delicious! It seems a lot of their gin-based drinks are gin-forward, though, so keep that in mind. I definitely recommend their namesake Ginger Rabbit drink, though. I'm not huge into ginger or carrots, but the drink itself comes together flawlessly without bitterness or awkward flavors. -We had the Japanese Deviled Eggs too. Also another recommendation. They're a bit like standard, no-spice American Deviled Eggs - but way, way saltier. It's a really different take on Deviled Eggs, and I'm kinda craving them again already. CONS: -My only real complaint is that it's located in the Short North, and you'll need to figure out parking to come here. read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a gem!! I took my boyfriend here after getting some food and drinks at Forno during happy hour and we had absolutely the best time. The vibes here are amazing, we popped in late on a show and we didn't have to buy tickets, and the staff called us later saying they had a no-show and we could get in to the next show. The drinks were very strong, but you're getting what you pay for! The show was fantastic and this is the perfect date spot. read more

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I have walked by Ginger Rabbit many times when it was closed on my way to get coffee and have always wondered about it. This week a friend mentioned that he knew the bartender and they were having a show, so we called in and they were kind enough to save the last two seats for us. Walking in, it's exactly what you would expect from a classy jazz club. A basement-dwelling, chicly decorated, dimly lit room with a small stage, a fancy bar, and lots of two-top tables. There are some booth seats stage left and a cool little couch area stage right. The drinks are absolutely excellent, though I didn't order any food because we had already eaten. The menu is pricey, but it's a special occasion type of place. Amazing for a date night! I can't wait to make some friends dress up, not tell them where we are going, and take them back to Ginger Rabbit for a night on the town. read more

Great service, I highly recommend doing the jazz power hour if you are going for the first time. The ambiance is great too. However the drinks were less than impressive I tried 6 of their cocktails and only like 2 of them. The Negroni had way too much bitters for my liking. But overall would return again but would order something else and order a mixed drink next time read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Negroni - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My husband and I stopped in for a couple drinks while in town. He had two cocktails, the second he allowed the bartender to play around with and make something that was not on the menu. The bartenders were super knowledgeable and it was fun to watch them make their specialty drinks. We had to wait a little while to get a bar seat but they text your phone when your seat is ready and we were just around the corner. They had live music which was nice! I would definitely recommend this spot for some drinks and a quick snack. The only complaint I had is they did not have Amaretto. What cocktail lounge does not have Amaretto. I ended up having a couple glasses of wine since I don't enjoy mixed drinks. read more

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Such a fun and comfortable space to enjoy some live Jazz. Great drinks and the staff was really friendly! read more

Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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A much needed addition for Columbus- live jazz in a laid back atmosphere (a bit surprised at just how laid back, as most patrons were dressed very casually and almost everyone was just chatting away) with great cocktails. The only things I'd like to see more of are non alcoholic options and some deserts (they had chocolate covered fruit or espresso beans as sweets). Otherwise perfect date spot and lovely decor read more

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THE MOST PERFECT JAZZ LOUNGE MADE JUST FOR COLUMBUS! It's what the city truly needed. Live jazz music from talented artist, delicious cocktails, what a great evening we've had. Will definitely be coming back. Truly beautifully done place, very impressed. read more

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This place is such a gem! From the food to the staff, it's an amazing time! The drinks are great too! I've loved all the music I've seen there as well :) I highly recommend this place! read more