The best bar in East Montgomery by far! Love this place! And the owner, Greg, is a great man who makes everyone feel welcome. The ambiance is great, the people are great, and it is so much fun whenever I have been! 5 stars! No food, but wouldn't you rather drink instead?! read more

The Gin - Normal bar - Bars Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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The atmosphere and bartenders are great! The outdoor patio is fantastic when the weather cooperates.

The bartenders are friendly and professional and the atmosphere is what you are looking for if you aren't looking for loud music and more of a conversational oriented evening. Only 1 con to this place, as a regular here, there is a short man who pretends to be the owner who will randomly try to kick people out arbitrarily. He's usually heavily intoxicated and sits near the end of the bar. he is always there so you can spot him easily. Just don't let him ruin your good time. I usually just ignore him when he makes his grumpy utterances. He's never done it to me but I've seen him drink too much and do it to people. Just be aware of it. He only does it to men so female customers should feel safe. Otherwise, this is a nice place in eastchase area. read more

Our bartender Allison was so terrific! Very kind and helpful and so funny! Very fun night

I went to The Gin with a party of six. The old fashioned drinks I ordered were excellent! My only wish is that they offered appetizers. We stayed and enjoyed our time for about 3 hours. read more

Modified the old fashioned (no oranges available) but still very tasty. Nice choice for a pre or post dinner read more

The Gin - Modified OF (no oranges available) still tasty - Bars Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

This bar is a cute little place tucked away in Eastchase! I would definitely recommend it for a date night, a drink after work, or friendly gathering. There is not much seating, lights are dim, and modern pop plays in the backgound. Bartender is very courteous and helpful. There is also outdoor seating where you can enjoy the outdoor breeze. I got the rosemary tango. This was a gin based drink with some rosemary syrup and orange bitter. Honestly I couldnt really smell or taste the rosemary and it tasted more citrusy than anything. All in all a good cocktail though! They have quite a good selection of beers from smaller breweries around the area. read more

The Gin - Rosemary tango - Bars Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

We have been wanting to try the Gin for a while and finally had the chance to go for drinks. I felt that the drinks were 4-star quality and the atmosphere was a 2.5-3 star. read more

This is a pretty cool place to hang out! It's chill most times but on Fridays there is a crowd quite entertaining and fun. This is my go to place to just chill and relax. read more

The Gin - a margarita with a slice of orange on the rim - Bars Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

A Manhattan cocktail: 2 ounces bourbon 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 2 dashes bitters Maraschino cherry It was a simple request. I asked for two manhattans for myself and a friend who had never had one. The bartender lazily poured the ingredients in a shaker hardly looking to see if it was the correct measurements. At first I thought this was reflective of his expertise but it became painfully obviously when he filled the glasses he had not been paying much attention. The glasses were both less than half full and he hadn't even split the cocktail evenly. I said, "Sir I do not want to be THAT customer, but does this look full to you?" I asked with a smile fully aware he was the only bartender there with no bar-back but instead of replying as if I was a rational understanding customer he copped an attitude. He started throwing out expletives underneath his breadth and said, "do you f$&#ing want them or not!?" I said, "no, not if I'm paying full price for half a drink." He poured one into the other which made a full glass and walked away. I understand he was all alone and very busy but that doesn't condone his disrespectful behavior. It was the worst service I've received at a bar and I've worked at three different restaurants. I would not recommend this bar to anyone. If you can't make a simple Manhattan you're not a good bartender. If you yell at your customer for calling you out on it, you're a terrible bartender. read more

The better half and I stopped in to have a quick cocktail before heading in from shopping. Obviously a place for locals. Bar tender seemed preoccupied with the 3 guys watching the TV behind the bar. Once I asked to close the tab.... the young lady that was playing bar keep gave me the total. Very reasonable prices..... but then I sat there for another 10 minutes. Once she finally took my card, she apologized for making us wait. Said she was eating her cheese fries. Oh! Did I mention this place serves no food. At any rate not impressed.... but I'm not in the group of 10 or so locals that is keeping this joint open. Parking lot is pretty small and not equipped to handle more than a few cars. This place needs a manager because it's got potential! read more

The Gin - Nice Trees - Bars Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Well, they don't have a rocks pour for grey goose, a measured shot. I asked how much a double was and it was the same as 2 single shots, I guess come here and be ignored unless you're a young lady, bartender stated he would be right with me, left the bar then came back and started flirting with some girls. He did eventually make to me. For the money there are lots of places were they won't double charge for a double, add more cost for sure, but not twice as much. read more

The Gin is great! The bartenders are always on top of it...I am not a regular but they always remember me. Megan is awsone!!!!the music ALWAYS is better than any other bar you will go to. Talk music with the owner Greg....will be a long conversation...awesome... read more

We were recommended this place from someone where we had eaten dinner in the area. When we walked up to the establishment, the immediate reaction was it was going to a good choice - it's pretty. Once inside, you could definitely tell the other patrons were locals and it was their hangout spot. Not a big deal. Ordered from the bar, started a tab without issue. Bartender was nice. We sat outside. And then I needed to use the restroom. So they have two: one for men, one for women. There was a man standing in between the two doors and I did not realize they were gender specific at first. The man informed me they do not like men to use the women's restroom. I said I didn't realize (it was dark inside) it was specific. Then, from someone sitting at the end of the bar closest to the restrooms, a man started saying/slurring something. I looked over and the drunk individual was saying something I could not make out. I turned back around...he kept muttering something. I looked at him again and asked if he was talking to me. He said yes and stated, what sounded sarcastic to me, something so I got closer to him and asked again if he was talking to me. He then explained he doesn't like men to use the women's restroom. I laughed, apologized for misunderstanding what he was saying, shook his hand and then used the men's room. When I walked out, he again stated he did not like men using "his" women's restroom. I asked if he owned the place and he said sarcastically, "yes." I walked away, went to pay for my drinks, and asked the bartender if the DB at the end of the bar owned the place. She said, "he sure does." I asked her to buy him a drink and put on my tab. When I walked outside to my party and started explaining what had just happened...the "owner" came out behind me and said we needed to leave and that he could refuse service to anyone he wanted and we were no longer welcome there. We said ok, I needed to pay my tab, he said it was covered and for us to leave. I asked for my receipt, he didn't want to give one so I insisted he did. He came back with one with a zero balance. So sorry for the long post. But...I suggest you find another spot to get a drink or the belligerent, drunk, unwelcoming owner may throw you out for any reason he wants. One star for the bartender, one star for how the place looks. Low stars for a poorly managed establishment. I don't see this place staying in business much longer. read more

Great place for craft cocktails! Nice atmosphere and will definitely be back next time we're in town!

Great place to go for a beverage. Friendly small bar with knowledgeable, experienced bartenders.