The Nine was an absolute gem! The space is small and quaint, creating a really intimate atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying cocktails in solitude, with your partner, or with a close friend. And the fact that they were playing 90s R&B all night was a huge bonus for us.
The cocktail menu was VERY creative, built entirely around childhood and seemingly '90s/2000s nostalgia. They had drinks with names like "Dad Said to Cut the Grass", "You're Killing Me Smalls", "Reading Rainbow" and more. The menu itself was basically a trip down memory lane.
I had the "C.A.M.P.F.I.R.E. Song" (a SpongeBob reference) with peated bourbon, toasted marshmallow, graham cracker, and dark chocolate, as well as "Cartoons and Cereal", made with cereal milk-washed rum, mango, amaretto, and vanilla. Both were incredibly creative and delicious.
My wife had "My Mom Packed My Lunch", with peanut butter vodka, raspberry, white chocolate, and Cocchi Rosa, and "Let's Choco Bout It", inspired by the old Choco Taco ice cream truck treat. It featured peanut butter tequila, cacao, Smith & Cross, Licor 43, and chocolate bitters, and was even built to resemble a Choco Taco. Talk about commitment to the theme!
The menu is seasonal, so some of these drinks may change in a few months, but that honestly just gives us another reason to come back and see what they come up with next.
Phenomenal experience from start to finish. Creative drinks, great music, intimate atmosphere, and a menu that genuinely made us feel nostalgic. We can't wait to come back! read more