Strap in for this one...
Honestly, I've been here at least 9 times since and almost every time I'm disappointed.
The first time I went I sat down at the bar and only got a menu 12 minutes after the bartender greeted me, ordered 15 minutes after that and got my drink 21 minutes after ordering.
Second time I came in, I wasn't greeted and it took 24 minutes after ordering to get an espresso martini because the bartender straight up forgot that I existed.
At least he said as much.
Yes, I am counting the minutes.
Sorry to be insufferable, but when you work in hospitality, you notice.
I didn't say anything then.
I gave them a few months to work out the kinks and fire a few bartenders who clearly weren't up for the task.
Went a few times and had a simple but charming experience with their bartender who actually made it.
He is sweet, but would benefit from reading a cocktail book ...or being properly trained.
But tonight was the last straw for me.
The bar in general was fairly busy, seemingly with three large groups, possibly one split into three.
Everyone had certainly been helped already.
My friends and I approached the bar where we were, if not the only people there, one out of two groups.
We were greeted promptly by someone who I assume was an owner.
Our order was taken; two neat pours and a spirit with soda.
Then? Crickets.
The person who took our order then ran drinks and cleaned, which, fine, but polishing glasses for 10 to 15 minutes when your only bartender is in the weeds and the people you took an order from don't have their drinks yet is just bad form.
Full stop.
Like aren't you embarrassed?
I was then informed that not one, but two owners were present!
Neither of them actually helping their bartender serve guests, outside of running drinks and polishing bar spoons.
We waited 18-25 minutes (I gave you a range because when I ordered, I didn't think to check my watch) for our round of drinks that was entirely comprised of 4 ingredients.
And two of the drinks weren't even correct.
How do you mess up a neat pour?
(You add ice.)
I don't blame the bartender, she was clearly under a lot of pressure considering she was the only one who was working tonight, but god, I hope she finds a job where she is supported.
If you don't know how, or are unwilling to make drinks for customers, don't open a bar.
I want this place to be good so badly, but it just isn't.
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