This is an elite bar in Washington DC. I'm glad it got a Michelin Select recognition because between the vibes, interior, drink/food, and experience overall, it's really up there. Made a reservation perhaps 2 weeks ahead of time. When I arrived, I got escorted to my seat upstairs where it was a lot more quiet than the first floor. We got a friendly server who walked us through the entire food and drinks menu. I ended up getting the Run Bing with Nai Nai drink + the tamale + crab sandwich. While it took 20ish minutes to get what we ordered, I admired the interior. There's also a small bathroom on the first floor. When everything finally came, I devoured the food + highly enjoyed my drink. Probably a Top 10 cocktail I've ever had dare I say. I will highly recommend everyone to get my drink. The crab sandwich is also a major standout. If you ever want to think about coming here, be sure to book a reservation in advance! read more

DC has some of the best food influencers around. They're always finding great spots and sharing them with everyone, and Providencia is one of those places. It's warm, inviting, and tucked just off the H Street corridor. You walk down a narrow passage that feels like an alley, and suddenly it's right there. From the moment you step inside, the staff makes you feel welcome. Everyone was friendly, smiling, and focused on making the experience memorable. On my first visit I only had cocktails, and they were outstanding, easily some of the best I've had in DC. Thoughtful, balanced, and genuinely impressive. One heads up, the space is very small. The sign inside lists a max occupancy of 36, so make a reservation. read more

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Providencia is special and that Michelin inclusion is well deserved. The ambience and experience is intimate. The cocktails are unique--a Trevete Te Te, Little Hats and Fast Trains, Michelada De La Casa--you can taste the balance and craft in each. We tried everything on the food menu except the tomatoes and pan de playa. Interplay of Asian spices and heat turn a usually boring and white table top Duck Confit into something you could eat at a street vendor. Who would have thought eggplant could go well with Gruyère or Camembert swimming in hot honey smeared on perfectly toasted bread is what you need on a windy Saturday evening. Plantain tiramisu hits the spot without being too sweet, go for the baked Alaska if you like shaved ice and matcha. Thank you and best of luck, team Providencia. read more

WOW! This cocktail bar was amazing. I love the whole concept of utilizing memories into fun drinks. We had 2 rounds of drinks & everything tasted amazing. We also tried the plantain + hojicha tiramisu, which I heard was a must try based on reviews. They were right & this was amazing! It paired well with our drinks & was such a great addition to the experience. We were celebrating a birthday & the bartender gave us a couple birthday shots at the end. He had us try a peanut butter tequila & it tasted delicious. Overall, loved this place & will be back whenever I'm in DC again! read more

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Such a delightful gem tucked right off of H street. It's quite unassuming on the outside, but a beautifully curated intimate space on the inside. I tried 2 of their cocktails and absolutely loved the "Lights of the Night Market" one. It's such a fun drink with each sip kind of alternating from a sweet to slightly smoky curtesy of the pandan and mezcal in it. I honestly don't remember the other drink I tried but I also really enjoyed it. I was planning on only drinks but the combination of plantain and hojicha in a dessert was too enticing to not try. The tiramisu was delicious but only when you had every component of it together. I didn't really enjoy the hojicha mascarpone on its own, but eaten with some of the rum soaked sponge and the plantain jam, it was so good. Overall, their menu was such a playful combination of flavors and very much an ode to the roots of the chef's of this place. I'd love to return to try other menu items and adopt another little gato. Highly recommend making a reservation! read more

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"Providencia is a love letter to the immigrant experience. Tucked away just off H Street's buzzing trolley-lined street, this 22-seat bar offers more than food and drinks--it offers a whimsical journey." My friend took me to this low key bar that made me feel as if I was transported to a little spot in Mexico City. Or even Baltimore as it was nestled in the alleyway. I'm in love with little bars like these that are intimate and very thoughtful with their menu. With a blend of Taiwanese and Salvadorian, I absolutely loveddd their big chip and salsa and Eggplant pupusa dishes. Their desserts also look delicious but I'll have to check that out during my next visit. For drinks we tried the 'Lights of Night Market' and 'Cumbre del Volcan' and enjoyed both. Please please show this business some love. It's a cool vibe! read more

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I think I've told everyone I meet about how amazing Providencia is and now I'm telling Yelp, too! I went because I love Paola Velez and was so excited to try some of her decadent desserts after having been following her on Instagram for so long. The Baked Alaska Shaved Ice is a MUST. Please for the love of bob get it. The drinks are also out of this world. My favorites were the Run Bing With Nai Nai (seriously, I think about this drink like once a week) and the Lights of the Night Market, although every drink we got there was good. I also loved that the bartender seemed like he was having so much fun behind the bar. It was contagious. I enjoyed the roasted eggplant pupusa (although I didn't love the smoked brisket) and the root veggie tamale. Definitely want to come back to try all the rest of the things. Be sure to get reservations, as the inside space is verrrrry cozy. read more

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Came for the cocktails, stayed for the baked Alaska. Had a lovely experience here. This place is small so reservations are a must. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. A cute and cozy nightcap. Things we tried: the big chip (worth it, we ordered two), a few of their cocktails, and the baked alaska. read more

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It took a minute to book a Friday or Saturday evening reservation and now I see why. The restaurant is such a cozy spot seating under 30 people. The food was delicious. There was some heat to almost everything we had which my husband loved. We enjoyed the duck, a crab Sammy and a few other dishes. Our bartenders were great. And it felt like these were elevated dishes that Chef Paola grew up on (?) could be wrong.... But in any case... it's worth a visit. read more

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Very small and cute fusion bar with unique drinks. We ordered the night market cocktail which had a very smoky mezcal taste. The nai nai cocktail was super unique (inspired by cilantro peanut ice cream in Taiwan). There was a peanut taste but I wish they added cilantro as well to emulate the flavor of the ice cream. I also ordered a taro/oat milk flavored mocktail - I didn't love the popcorn on top because they became soggy with the drink. Service was great! read more

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Only reviewing for dessert. Came one Thursday night, it was pretty busy but they had a table for 2 for us upstairs which was nice but the excellent atmosphere and vibes from downstairs don't continue upstairs and the kitchen is right there so it's busy and has lots of foot traffic but that was the only downside. Staff was super friendly and helpful, ordered the baked Alaska shaved ice which was excellent and lived up to the sterling reputation it has. read more

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Absolutely fabulous and inventive drinks in a hip, niche location. We loved our experience at Providencia and think their best days are still ahead of them. A small interior down an alleyway, it feels like discovering a hidden gem, Service was helpful and unpretentious. read more

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Love it! The service is great ! Foods are amazing! We will come back for sure ! Make sure doing reservations before you go read more

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Ooohhhh. No wonder this place has been generating so much hype! Seriously, where have you seen a place that combines the elements of Taiwanese and Salvadoran culture? I know I haven't, and I've experienced some interesting fusions in recent years. So it's imperative that you make a reservation online. You can only make one a week in advance. I had it open when out with a friend, and I didn't make it right then and there. And before I knew it, the time slot I wanted disappeared and it didn't come back LOL. Oh well, lesson learned. It's also worth noting that you have to put a deposit down when you reserve -- admittedly I don't love that, but the amount you put down gets taken off of your bill. So my advice is that you be 100% sure you can attend the time you reserve for, or else you do actually lose your money. The entrance seriously feels like a speakeasy lol. The sign is outside, but my gosh is it subtle! If you get close, someone does open the door for you, and the first thing they ask is if you have a reservation. I was reminded of the 2 hour time limit, but as the evening progressed, the guy did come by and remind that it wasn't filling up, so instead of having to leave, he pointed us to where we could move if we decided to stay. Once seated, it still feels like a speakeasy haha. The space is fairly small, and the lighting is pretty dim. There's a small upstairs area too that's mostly bench space. Despite the small capacity, it's a total vibe though. I got a menu and excitedly perused through the unique flavors. Pandan, mezcal, guava, plantain... so many ingredients I don't see used often. The bartender (I forgot her name) was delighted by my excitement, haha. I've primarily heard about the cocktails, so I was pleased to see quite a few food options too. I tried to explore as much of the menu as reasonably possible, so I'll start with the food: Big chip & salsa: It was a huge flavorful chip that served as the plate for some tasty salsa. Roasted eggplant pupusa: it had eggplant and squash blossom -- how unique!! It was delicious. Next time I'm going to add smoked brisket. Root vegetable tamale: Japanese curry, purple sweet potato and squash... my sister would've loved this. I did too! Such a cool fusion item. I got to taste my friend's queso as well... hot honey?! That's insane, but wow did it taste delicious. As for the cocktails... they've got some long names, but they come in all sorts of lovely colors and flavors. Lights of the Night Market was probably the strongest one I had, but I had others like Little Hats & Fast Trains. I sipped my friend's as well... impressive flavors all around. I'm rather pressed to return so I can try everything I didn't get to try... OH, how could I forget?! The beautiful baked Alaska. Shaved ice, guava puree, coconut jelly, matcha cream... there was so much amazing stuff going on with that dessert, wow! It was a beautiful sight too -- I couldn't get a good pic of it, so I just said forget it lol. Every aspect of the place exceeded my expectations, and I'm excited to return. read more

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Wow! Tucked away on H Street is this remarkable gem! The bar itself is a striking focal point, and the ambiance feels both casual and upscale at once, making it perfect for any occasion. It's a perfectly curated menu that stories the cultural experiences of its owners. A masterful journey that is both warm, flavorful, delightful, and nostalgic. The small plates are equally worth the trip just as much as the drinks! And the best part, there is a perfectly curated N/A option as well! Every dish we got was bursting with flavor. The Baked Alaska was mesmerizing; the chips and salsa was divine; the eggplant pupusa was to die for; the hojicha tiramisu is a must get! Providencia combines a killer drinks list, expertly crafted food, and A+ vibes for a nice time out! Highly recommend checking Providencia out! The staff is incredible and responded so quickly to my requests! Will definitely be back again! read more

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This is a hidden gem that is down an alley on eighth Street. I went here with some friends that recommended and was greeted by lovely staff that explained the menu and the culture behind the menu and who they are so I really appreciated that aspect. They also helped me find a drink that I would like and explained how the drink menu work the flavors and all of that jazz. I really like the decor in the ambience in the space and even though I was waiting on my friends, I struck up a conversation with someone at the bar so I think it's still a very inviting environment for everyone to chat when I got my drink. I was pleasantly surprised it hit all the flavors that I was looking for I will say that the drink size is on the smaller size for the price of what you're getting. I understand that these are cocktails and in the DC area you're trying to be competitive so if you want to drop some money on a really good drink, but on the smaller size this place is going to deliver, but just be mindful of that. They also have some small appetizers and then some entrées and I guess they are known for their desserts, which are gorgeous I'm just not a dessert person, but my friends really enjoyed the baked Alaska and how it felt like a treasure hunt finding all the different ingredients in that I myself got the duck entrée which was spicy a little bit of sweet. I really liked the cucumbers on that to bring some brightness and the duck was cooked too perfection. It was the perfect portion for one person, and I really appreciated the price because sometimes duck can be on the expensive side but overall, this was a really good experience. I'm definitely gonna go back. This might be my new neighborhood spot, especially for the bites that I really enjoyed. read more

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Contender for top cocktail bar in DC! Menu is tight but full of bangers. Definitely get the baked Alaska... I will probably be thinking about it forever. The cocktails are whimsical, the bites playful, and the vibes are vibing. Such an intimate gem of a spot with plenty of attentive servers taking care of guests. Bring just about anyone here and they surely will be impressed read more

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Adding to my first 5 star review: I tried two more of these absolutely stellar cocktails in my second visit!!!! Ni De Aqui Ni De Alla: I was worried about the smokiness level. However, despite being a bit smoky (and my not normally liking mezcal,) this drink was a huge delight. I absolutely adored the blending of the plantain and cinnamon flavor into this spin on an old fashioned! But despite loving that drink, I may love the Nube Morada even more. I have NO IDEA what they put on that thing but it's absolutely divine. It's got a hint it sweetness, a hint of tartness, a hint of nuttiness, and a hint of creaminess!!! Plus beautiful color! This is the best cocktail bar in DC right now, IMHO!!! read more

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Bar Providencia was really good but there are a few spots to improve. They open reservations one week in advance, so I jumped on a reservation for a four top on Saturday night. The place is not hard to find; from H St NE, just walk a block down Linden Court NE and look for it on your right. The place is very small, with a bar and a few seats downstairs and only a few (about 8) seats upstairs, along with a small standing room nook. The upstairs seating is on a low bench, lounge-style, with low tables. It might be fine for cocktails, but it's not good for eating, which is a shame. We tried every dish on the menu save for one dessert. Food was high quality and reasonably priced. Highlights were the big chip with salsa, pupusa with brisket, queso, and duck leg. The tomate con tomate was good, but it doesn't really work -- it's a bunch of cherry tomatoes in sauce, but sauce doesn't stick well to tomatoes. I would skip the tamale (bland, but I find most tamales bland) and pan de playa (basically a tuna fish sandwich but with crab). I liked some parts of the baked alaska (the marshmallow and shaved ice) but disliked the jelly pieces, and I didn't get much of the fruit flavors (the menu lists 5 fruits in the ingredients) -- mostly just "cold" and marshmallow flavors. The queso wasn't a traditional semi-liquid queso, but was a harder piece of cheese that needed a knife and fork to cut; this was fine, it was very tasty. We had a bunch of drinks and they are all good. Lights of the Night Market reminded me of buttered popcorn, which I didn't mind. The Cumbre Del Volcan was basically a mezcal negroni with some strawberry. I also liked the Ni De Aqui Ni De All and the Curiosity Mato el Gato, which tasted of earl gray tea. read more

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Another visit and.another great meal! I just want to shout out how consistently good the food and drinks are here, and the staff are wonderful as well. You can tell everything is done with care. I have had a lot of success walking in when they first open, but it looks like you can now reserve seats. It's a small space that fills up fast, so I'd recommend doing that if you have a group or are set on a particular time! The plantain tiramisu was absolutely wonderful, and the shaved ice was perfect for a hot day. read more

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Big fan right here! As soon as Providencia first opened, I started hearing the buzz from many of my friends. So within the first few weeks of opening I made sure to drop by. My first visit was on a Friday night and to no surprise, the place was packed. Cozy and beautiful, but packed. It made it a little challenging to really sink in and enjoy myself, but I did enjoy the ambiance, the cocktails were great and the folks that work here, so kind. My second visit was on a week night and it was much more relaxed. I was able to kick it, laugh, enjoy my drinks and was so grateful for Danny and Pedro's utmost hospitality. I left feeling so warm - like my whole evening felt like a big old hug. It was so good for the soul! The location is a bit tricky to find based on the address since it's kind of in the middle if an alley. Just be mindful of that if you can't figure it out a first. But overall, Providencia is such a vibe and I look forward to my next visit! read more

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Still a 5! New drinks were tried and everything of course was just delicious and over-the-top amazing. Service was perfect, it wasn't too much and it wasn't too little. I sat downstairs for this visit and I actually recommend it. It is a little awkward with larger group so it might be better just to go with a small number of people when you sit in the bar area. I will absolutely be back! read more

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Food 3/5 Nothing amazing other than it looking cool. Big chip was pretty salty and the salsa was pretty average but it looked cool. The baked alaska was the same. Looks cool, taste wise probably could have gotten something better elsewhere. Service 0/5 I ordered 3 items: The big chip, tiramisu, and the baked alaska. Repeated it twice to the server, who then repeated it back to me. They brought out the big chip, then after about 10 mins brought out the baked alaska. I read a review on someone else experience a long wait time for their food so i thought they were just taking a while to bring out my last item. After about 1 hr of sitting there (45 mins after the last item came out) I asked about the 3rd item. Found out they had forgotten to put it in. The guy made an excuse for his coworker "oh he just misunderstood" which was pretty aggravating given he repeated the order to me then DIDNT BOTHER TO CHECK UP ON ME FOR 45 MINUTES. Why would I just be sitting there scrolling on my phone for? It was a Tuesday night at 8PM, about 6-8 people in the bar total. Total fail on service. Then proceeded to charge me 20% gratuity anyway. No comp or anything for wasting my time. Price 4/5 The only saving grace for this place. Prices were pretty fair. $12 for the shaved ice baked alaska and $4 for the big chip. $12 for the tiramisu that i did not get. For a bar in a tourist area I felt it was ok. Gratuity is included in the bill, which they did not deserve after ignoring me for 45 mins but ok. read more

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Met a colleague here for a couple drinks to catch up. This space has been on my list to visit for a while. All of the drinks were amazing. The service was prompt and welcoming. The bar is very small, so I would recommend a reservation. I will definitely be returning, but it will difficult to order anything other than the Run Bing with Nai Nai. It was delicious. read more

Providencia - Run bing with nai nai - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Provedencia. Wow. What an incredible little spot tucked away in Downtown DC. Pedro and Danny have cracked the code on mixology and have dreamed up some incredible cocktails! The drinks are unique, crafty, and elevated. The flavor combos are well-balanced and simply out of this world. Don't skip this gem of a spot! read more

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Such a good experience here! Yes, you need to book in advance, and yes they only have 22 seats but it will not disappoint you. The ambiance is such a vibe and the bar-style restaurant is great if you are either on a date or solo dining. The food is also such a pleasant surprise of flavors, like the eggplant pupusa and the chip (yes singular) and salsa. But the showstopper was definitely the dessert - SO many flavors within each layer of the shaved ice. read more

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Tucked away in an alley off H St, Providencia blew me away with its unique and unconventional menu, blending Asian and Latin American cuisine. There is a robust drink menu, including non-alcoholic alternatives, such as the drink I ordered (nube morada), which had a sweet taro taste. The food options include several fusions, including a tamale that has a curry-type of taste but still the sweetness you'd find from a traditional tamale. The pan de playa also provided a high quality crab sandwich. For dessert, I ordered the hojicha/plantain tiramisu, which you probably won't find at any other restaurant in the city. The service and ambiance is also great; it's a small place (only about 22 seats) but it was efficient, the workers were very friendly, and the setting almost made me feel as if I was in another country. read more

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Great ambience even upstairs. Very friendly.the drinks were pretty sweet. Ur it was a sick spot.

A tiny bar in a mural-covered alley? Yes, please! Seating less than thirty across two floors in an old rowhouse, this bar is among the most innovative in D.C. Here's why. 1) Drinks: Cocktails range from $9 to $18 and blend flavors of Taiwan and El Salvador, the birthplaces of the partners. Flavors like sesame horchata, plantains, oolong tea, and guava are found in cocktails. Enjoying more sweet and/or sour cocktails, I loved the "A Trevete Te Te," "Sabanetas," and "Run Bing With Nai Nai." Each was creative and well balanced. 2) Space: Its small and simple. That way they can focus on their cocktails and food menu. There's bar seating and window seating on high top chairs on the bottom floor and a few seats upstairs. 3) Entry: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 pm to midnight, they don't take reservations. A friend and I walked in on a Wednesday around 8:15 pm and joined the waitlist. Our seats were ready under ten minutes! read more

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I had heard about Providencia just word of mouth and I was seeing a show at Atlas down the alley, so it was the perfect time to make a reservation. Unfortunately I wasn't able to try food because I was meeting people for dinner later, but I was able to try two drinks. The "Run Bing with Nai Nai" WAS AMAZING! Definitely recommend that one to anyone if you get nothing else. I also had to try the El Gato, because I wanted to adopt my little gato. I got an adorable orange one and named it Penne (like the pasta) read more

Great, wonderful, fantastic, intimate setting with craft cocktail and delicious bites. I had a classic cocktail with a twist and a delicious cocktail off the menu. I also ate the pupusa and the crab sandwich--both outstanding! read more

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Service and all the bartenders were nice and attentive even if they weren't specifically "your bartender" loved it read more

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This is my new favorite bar and late night hang spot!!!! It's a small space (22 seats) with an upstairs that you can book for a private gathering! They do take reservations, but you will have to put a $10 nonrefundable deposit for each seat. If you do a walk-in, recommend coming before 6pm for weekends. The bartenders and servers are super kind and fun here! I would come a little hungry, because not only are the cocktails amazing here, but so is the food. I love the mix of Taiwanese and Latin American flavors and ingredients with each drink and dish. The menu is constantly rotating too. Some of my favorites drinks are Sabanetas, Cafe de Olla, Run Bing with Nai Nai, and Lights of the Night Market. My favorite snacks have been the Tomate con Tomate, Roasted Eggplant Pupusa, Pan de Playa, and Confit Duck Leg! read more

For drinks, the Ni de Aqui Ni de Allá has such a gigantic square ice-cube in the glass there were only three sips really - not worth it at all for $16 - big disappointment, however, the Little Hats and Fast Trains is a must have, and totally worth it! For food, the Big Chip & Salsa, Roasted Eggplant Papusa, Root Vegetable Tamal, Queso Asado all score an easy 5 stars. Overall, scoring is 4/5 because of the Ni de Aqui Ni de Allá. Excellent attentive staff and host. read more

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This bar is such a vibe!! It's a small place but the drinks and the service were amazing. Some of our cocktails came with small cat figurines that you could "adopt" for an additional fee so I ended up adopting a bunch...but the bartender saw how overzealous we were and gave us some extras haha! The dessert is AWESOME (definitely get the shaved ice), but if you're hoping to also have dinner here I wouldn't bet on it. The portions are small and the food menu left much to be desired. However, it did not take away from the rest of the experience! read more

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Small place, tucked away, cool vibe. Nice drinks, artfully made. Baked Alaska was so-so.

I saw Providencia in an eater article and so glad I got to try it while I was in town, it was amazing. The Baked Alaska was the star of the show with guava and strawberry puree and grass jelly, coconut jelly and a fluffy marshmallow crème exterior. I enjoyed the cocktail and other food items we got too, mainly the pan de playa which was Maryland crab on milk bread and the roasted eggplant pupusa. The plantain and hojicha tiramisu had a unique tea flavor but I want to come back and get my own Baked Alaska. I also want to try the Taiwanese inspired cocktails. read more

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If you like thoughtfully crafted and super unique (and ever so slightly bougie) cocktails, this is your spot! It's very small and intimate. Great service! read more

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Really cool cocktail bar with quality desserts. The interior is very dark and intimate. There is probably seating for 10 people max in this bar. Loved my nube morada and baked Alaska. The Alaska came with some fresh coconut meringue, strawberries and lychee. Loved the textures and flavors. I'll def be back to try some of their other cocktails and desserts read more

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What a delightful little gem tucked into the alley behind H & 13th! (Recommend not walking into that alley on your own at night, by the way -- meet up with your group before you enter the alley. Safety first.) EXCELLENT service and staff. I was telling people days after my visit that the people there were lovely, attentive, but most refreshing of all: friendly. Genuinely friendly. And the cocktails and dessert were special. Delicious, attractive, and a bit unexpected with flavors and presentation. Small but on the night I visited, easy to walk in and find a space upstairs when the lower floor (bar area) was full. This is a converted apartment that feels like a speakeasy. I can't wait to return. Walk-in only, I believe. read more