So this is what the big fuss is about in the Pearland area, I know I have heard about this place for a little while now. My fiance's birthday was this weekend so we decided this would be the perfect opportunity to try out this very much talked about getaway. I will admit that at the beginning the experience had a few hiccups, but overall I was very impressed with the whole experience, but even more importantly my fiance had a great time.
Check-In: They hold true to the secret passage, password-required entry way into their speakeasy like I had read about, I liked that part of it very much. However, the hiccup occurs right here because it was about 10+ minutes to actually get into their hideaway. You're supposed to hold the phone until someone on the other end picks up the line and you give the password to get in, but the wait put me off slightly. When we did get in, we realized it was because of how insanely crowded it was in there (and for good reason) so the wait made a little more sense. I'm sure if it wasn't a Saturday evening of all times we wouldn't have had the long delay. This did not hinder our overall time we had that evening though.
Atmosphere: Comforting and wonderful, the ambiance was similar to Pete's Dueling Piano Bar in downtown Houston, except they had their own personal touches and it felt a lot more homey than most places I have been to. The attire here ranges from casual to dressy, but this just adds to the whole Prohibition-style theme they were going for, and I feel they were spot on with the choices they made.
Service: Just like in the front of house, it's very top-notch. Regardless of the fact that they were extremely packed when we entered, we were seated right away and given water and options of what the bartenders could conjure. Later on into the evening when it did lighten up, even the bartenders came over to us to ask what else we would like, and that whole bit felt very home-welcoming. Just like in the restaurant, they exceed well in service, and can handle busy situations without faltering, that is not a trait you see very often.
Drinks: Wow...... I honestly don't have good enough words to describe the quality of drinks we were served. I honestly wish I could remember half of the ingredients they put into our drinks to describe them better, but what I can say is that these drinks were some of the finest cocktails I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. It's one thing to make a great quality drink, but to perfect it into a professional craft that requires artistic, elegant presentation and the obvious care they put into their drinks takes something quite special. Each drink me and my guests ordered that night was different, but the reaction to every single one of them was the same collective emotion of utter happiness. This was a great way to celebrate my fiance's birthday, they even brought birthday shots (I'm not sure what it was exactly, but it was top-notch as well) for all of us and were touched by how well they take care of their guests.
Conclusion: Regardless of how new this place is, they already have quite the reputation for being one of the best things to happen to the Pearland area in a while now. They lived up to and exceeded any expectations I had, and my fiance and her friend had an excellent time as well. When a good special occasion ever comes back around, it's safe to assume that I will be back to this place again. This was definitely worth it, I highly recommend this to anyone who wants high-quality drinks and a pleasantly good time. The five-stars is well deserved. read more