I might be from Kentucky, but I know a good bartender when I see him. Brendon was pretty freaking awesome. He made me a drink we both thought I would like, I didn't like it, and then he really hit the spot. A great personality in a bartender and how refreshing! Someone who will just be themselves. Wednesday was tango day and there were probably 5 or 6 couples dancing on the floor, but my sister and I enjoyed the atmosphere at the bar and had a great time! A very good find. SCORE! read more

We were in the Springs for a quick weekend and a friend suggested we stop in for a martini on our way to a comedy show. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a very nice bartender named Celeste. She was awesome. I asked for an extra dirty vodka martini and she was out of olive juice so she sent her door man to go get some and within less than 5 minutes he rolls up with the biggest Costco sized jar of green olives. Now that is service. I had about a drink and a half (she made too much) and my husband and friend each had 2 drinks. We didn't know it was happy hour and when we got the bill we were shocked that it was so cheap. This place is a great deal in downtown CO Springs for some martinis. I highly recommend it. The ambiance is very jazz like and has couch seating along with bar seating. Such a fun cute place. read more

Dylan is such a vibe!!! We came in on my birthday in the middle of the week. This man knows how to curate a bomb cocktail! He knows exactly how to make a good drink! 10/10!!!! read more

Just trying to find something different each Friday night and walked into the Red Martini. Ella, the barkeep, was super. Friendly, attentive, etc... Good atmosphere to boot. read more

Went there to try the martinis and was very impressed at Rowan's ability to mix the "bestest" martinis in the Springs. Not only she is awesome at making drinks but definitely the sexiest mixologist downtown Colorado Springs. Decided to try also a mojito and was the best one I have in Colorado. Definitely great Customer Service and awesome drinks. Will go back again and enjoy the drinks. read more

Devin K. I was there this evening as well. Everyone appreciates you and your brothers service. Having said that, your friends called a female bartender a dumb bitch, talked awful shit about her outfit, and a number of other foul shit that I won't mention here. Before you get all high and mighty please remember that before you stick up for your brother(which generally speaking I understand) that your friend publicly degraded a female in absolutely foul terms. It was foul. All respect in the world to you and your friends for your service, but maybe remember what you stand for and don't let your buddy speak to a lady that way ever again. read more

AJ makes an amazing smoked old fashion! She uses a smoke box to infuse. AJ took the time to educate us on smoking. Just wish I lived closer to enjoy these more. read more

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Rowan is the sexiest sweetest mixologist I've met I awhile. Came here during happy hour and ordered an old Fashioned which is my fav of ur bartender doesn't know how to make it then u at the wrong place boo. She nailed every drink I ordered and was very attentive. Will def be back. read more

This establishment used to be a refreshing break from the average on Tejon. Someplace your could go go to receive excellent service and excellent alchemy. Someplace you could listen to classics while enjoying classic libations. Unfortunately it has regressed into the less than average, typical bar playing crap music and just slightly above average cocktails with less than average service. read more

Really nice little place. Went here with some friends for Thursday Happy Hour half price martinis and appetizers (except for seafood) and was pleasantly surprised. The lamb medallions were fantastic! And the bartender was really nice. Definitely someplace I think I'll go again. read more

My wife and I stopped in during her birthday and were very disappointed. There was one other customer in the bar and the bar tender couldn't even give a simple "hello, welcome to the Red Martini" etc. nothing. After we looked over the drink options, which was a decent selection, then in a somber monotone voice the bar tender asked if we wanted to order. We did and all went well, but it was a very unwelcome feeling. A few other folks came in shortly after us and the treatment was the same for them. We were also surprised to see the bar tender didn't know what bottle options there were on the wall. Maybe it'll be better on another night.... read more

This use to be a hot spot for people visiting our city as well as the locals as it is a prime location downtown in the bar district on Tejon, menu has changed and is missing the favorites like (lemon Meringue, key lime, Guinness Martini), no happy hour prices, drinks were small and ran around $11.00 each, nothing special, and the most important part, it was so dirty inside and outside especially the what should be fabulous patio. I went to people watch outside and had to ask the bartender for a towel to clean the bench, she handed me a dry dirty bar towel........ she was too busy to come clean it herself as she was super busy with the one other customer she had. The Manager/boyfriend was there hanging out with the bartender, and didn't think to clean inside/outside or ask her to clean! Poor Management, nothing special, dirty, expensive.....skip it! read more

I love a good Martini. My fiancé and I were strolling downtown Colorado Springs and happened upon The Red Martini! It's a super chic, quaint Martini Bar. Rowan, the new bartender was very charismatic and eager to make us the perfect martinis. She suggested their signature, Red Martini, and it did not disappoint...it's my new FAVORITE martini!! read more

Red Martini - "Red Martini!!!" - Lounges Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

This place was good. The bartender, Chris, was great! He was friendly, offered great advice for martinis, whiskey, and scotch. However, half way into our time, they brought in a singer/guitar artist who had a great voice, but she cursed profusely when not playing. There was also a lot guys who came in who were rowdy and decided taking shits would be the best thing to do to ruin the atmosphere for others. read more

Visiting from California; upon arrival AJ was very welcoming. I had the Vespar Martini and my wife had the Caramel Appletini. Drinks were awesome. AJ is a magician with alcohol. Been to a lot of bars and AJ most definitely would give my Cali bartenders a run for their money. Highly recommended this spot. Come see AJ. read more

Red Martini - a glass of red martini on a bar - Lounges Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Can you give zero stars? No? Well if I could I would. This place was awesome a couple of years ago when they had a different bartender. Now there is this guy who who gives crappy service, he's rude and just generally unpleasant to be around. I don't know his name, big guy with an untrimmed beard. In a place like this the bartender is everything and can make or break you. In this case, he is definitely causing a problem. We couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

Cute ambience, nice drinks with decent prices BUT there are some staff that are not very nice and bathrooms get quite dirty. With that said, not all staff is less than friendly. Ironically it's usually the owner who is the rudest. The monitors are good. As any cigar bar, bring your own because buy there you'll over pay. read more

im surprised the reviews are not higher, this bar is legit. Its not a club, its a chill spot. The bartenders make quality drinks and the atmosphere is quite and dark. I love it. read more

This bar is very nice with a cool atmosphere! The service is great and Rowan is awesome!! The drinks were really yummy too!

I love this place, and used to regularly end girls' night out here when I lived in the Springs previously. The reason we would end here was 1) girly, fairly innocent sweet desserty creamy cocktails and 2) quiet, which may be unfortunate since I'd hate to see this place go out of business. I just got back three days ago and walked in after a visit to the Principal's Office in Ivywild (where I had a really stellar julep). I was the only one here when I walked in..again, too bad. It'd be a loss for adult places to grab a quiet drink...but that don't take themselves too seriously... if this place were gone. I've always liked it, and always had good drinks and service. Today was no exception. Personable, female bartender. Good drink. Reasonable price. Great view of passers by on the patio. I still like it. read more

Love going for happy hour as martinis are half price. The Lemon Meringue martini is hands down my favorite!!! Highly recommend!

Worst martini I have EVER had -- this place used to be awesome but I wouldn't take a free martini here now. Bartender was extremely unpleasant. I am being generous by giving one star. read more

Came here for a networking event and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. The drinks were tasty and generously poured. The ladies behind the bar were doing a pretty good job of keeping up with what was probably a larger than average crowd for a Thursday night. All in all, I'd drink here again. read more

Went in with some friends and asked for their martini menu. Bartender said they do not have a martini menu, they can just make what we ask for. How do you not have a martini menu or even specialty martinis for a martini bar? We left read more

I'd give this place zero stars if I could.I stopped by for a couple drinks lastnight.The lemon drop martini was great,although everything else sucked.I paid with card and planned on leaving a tip with cash.The server openly announced to the table that there was no tip left which was VERY rude and embarrassing.Well what a great surprise a tip was left on the table for her and she went ahead and helped herself and added a tip on the card. This is very unprofessional and will never return here. Plus the restrooms needs some cleaning and the toilet needs repair.For there not being many people there the service was not very good. read more

This place is a unique place to wine down after a long days work. The athomsphere is like a speakeasy mixed with a old-timers feel. The omnience is so relaxing yet has a vibe of culture and mystery. But what makes this bar amazing is not the place it's the person. The main bartender there is named Ajani or AJ for short. She really makes the place truly amazing. The way she makes her drinking and her friendly and family like attitude makes you feel right at home. You have to try the blackberry whiskey lemonade, it's a too die for. She can make and whip up just about any drink with the best of whiskey's and other booze. If you're looking for a great place to drink and a friendly person to talk too while drinking this is the place to be and AJ is the bartender to always keep your drink full and full of favor. read more

Went here for happy hour and to have some food. The lemon meringue martini was so good. It's too bad that everything else sucked! We were so excited to come here and it was so bad. I had a couple martinis. One of the ingredients was missing off of the key lime pie martini but I wasn't told. I was given a menu but told I couldn't order anything because he wasn't sure there was anyone there to cook it. I made several comments about wanting to order food and it wasn't until I said I was leaving that he offered to even check if the cook was there. There were two guys at the corner of the bar that were obviously officiated with the bar. The way they talked I believe they were lawyers. They dropped the f*bomb every third word and laughed while describing a female co worker as a "twat". Bartender disappeared for ten minutes at a time. Had such high hopes for this. So totally disappointing. We will not be back read more

Fantastic ambience, and absolutely outstanding bartender who-even though she looks like she's 12-is an exceptionally accomplished mixologist. read more

The first couple times here were great, but something has definitely happened! Totally rude staff, even with an empty bar! I have no idea what is up but my friends have had the same experience. DONT WASTE YOUT TIME! read more

We went a little after 6p and there was NO ONE in the place. The first guest to arrive was not greeted because the bartender was on the phone handling some sort of financial matter. It was 5 minutes, after two more guests arrived, before we were even greeted. We sat at a table near the bar, and the bartender didn't even bother to walk over to greet us - instead, he talked to us from behind the bar, basically not asking how we were but just asking for our order. He also stated "and no we don't have a menu". This is drinks only - no food from what I could tell. The place is cute and has great potential, but it was hard to hear because there was a hockey game on and it was so loud (with no one in this small place, it was likely enhanced). Two of us ordered DIRTY vodka martinis with an EXTRA olive. We received VERY clean (no juice at all) martinis with 1 olive. The other drinks were fine, and the price was fantastic - which is the only thing going for this place at the moment. A tango dance group arrived a bit after us, cleared the lower space of all the chairs and tables, set up a sound system, and began tango dancing - which was fine. So, pros: great space and the prices for drinks was great. But you have to deal with less than average service from a bartender who doesn't seem to really care about customers (and given others' comments, I'm guessing it's the same person). read more