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    The Oracle

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Goodnight sweet prince
    Jenny Z.

    What a gem. Electric interior and lovely outside patio. We grabbed to-go cocktails during covid last year and that was a great experience. Each to-go bottle was equivalent to 2 drinks and came with a bag of chips. Now that's both cute and awesome. Yesterday we came in after moving into the neighborhood and enjoyed the back patio. What a nice place to spend an evening. Spacious yard with plenty of tables and seating. There was a tarot reader last night too so you could sign up to have a reading. We sat with our pup and enjoyed a couple drinks each while decompressing from a busy weekend of unpacking and settling in. Ordered the goodnight sweet prince which was mezcal with chartreuse, lime, Prosecco, pea flower (which I learned is purple ha). I wanted the drink not sweet and the bar must have run out of syrup for me lol. It was perfect without it. More on tart side but that's how I like it. Second drink was a negroni with dry vermouth. Predictable and always a fave for me. I also tasted a barrel aged whiskey just for fun and it's saying a a lot that I could sip it. I normally cannot drink whiskey but this tasted amazing and too easy to drink. Creative and interesting drinks for a good price. They have beer and wine too if you're not into cocktail. And cbd drinks too! They really have it all. I had to ask the bartender if the wine prices were glass or bottle (we are used to $17-$20 glasses in Seattle) and to my very pleasant surprise learned they are bottle prices. I also saw they had $5 negronis during happy hour and that really spoke to me. We will return often.

    Sour cream and onion chips and a beer
    Emily S.

    Absolutely my go to bar, Ben is absolutely the best. I recommend all of my friends to come here when they are here from out of town!!! 10/10

    The gang!
    Joe M.

    This place was recommended by a friend who left a great review on yelp! The ambiance in this place is amazing, nice and dark with a great bar. It was pretty busy but we managed to get a spot at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender, Anna. I asked her how the old fashioned were and she gave me a wink and said the best! Boy o boy was she right! Mixed perfectly and it looked like she used home made bitters. Adrienne ended up with a super fancy lavender drink that also tasted amazing. The bright red drink had some whiskey and a spritz of absinthe on the top of it. I really liked the spritz since it didn't overpower the drink one bit. It left a super nice hint of licorice and really paired well with the whiskey. We will definitely be adding this place to our evening's activities!

    French Pop
    Raymond S.

    Everything about this place makes me happy. Knowledgeable bartenders, beautifully made drinks and great ambience. If you are looking for a fantastic classically made cocktail in OTE this is the pace. They do have some drafts on tap, as well as other beers In their cooler if that's more your speed.

    Katheryn J.

    Matt omg your cocktail s honey... You had me at my first sip. Your a true wizard behind the bar. The decore is simple and sexy. Love the old classic feel when i walk in. On sundays jazz calls you in and the drinks keep the mood. Love this new place. I will be a regular

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    Fun and funky but only been there once so I'd need to go back a few times and want to know if there is a happy hour

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    This place is a big win for the east side. Very cozy, perfect place to grab a cocktail with friends! Bartenders are great too!

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    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

    4.5
    (103 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I really, really, really love the drink menu of the Alibi. Like, a lot. Their visual chart is a…read moregodsend for cocktail explorers, and all of the drinks came out delicious and exactly as described. It's so creative, and the drinks are really the stellar stand out here. However, the atmosphere of those drinks is what gives me pause when thinking about coming back. The limited table situation, tiny cramped space, and loud music means that it doesn't feel particularly relaxing. People are constantly brushing up against you (even at 5PM), and holding a conversation at a normal distance is nearly impossible. NOTE: This place is covered in dust. No shade to the ownership as it doesn't appear to be anywhere near food prep areas (it's on the decor, on/around shelving, all over the faux plants, etc.), but if you're someone who's sensitive to dust, this is probably not a good fit. PROS: -I loooooooove how they've done their drink menu. As someone who is still exploring the potential of cocktails, their nerdy "chart" that places all of their drinks on a sweet/bitter and alcohol-forward/approachable visual chart is SUCH a help. As such, everything I ordered was absolutely amazing for me. I knew exactly what to expect from a drink because of its position on the chart, and it delivered. -Their drinks are really unique. Aqua faba? Fat washed alcohols? Lollipops or toasted marshmallows as garnishes? Super cool. Don't let some of the weirder descriptions creep you out of trying them. -All of their drinks were delicious. Everything I ordered was exactly as described. I often go places where the taste is barely related to its namesake, but they were entirely on-point here. CONS: -I'm not sure if someone called off that night as other reviewers are in love with the service, but our service was really really slow. No real rapport with the staff; just stating the name of a drink as they rushed past and then they were off to try to clean a table or take someone else's order. The drinks they made were great, but this isn't somewhere we'd go if we were in a hurry. -The pictures do not accurately convey how small this place is. Like, it's small. I'd guess less than 1000 square feet. My apartment is bigger by a lot. This isn't necessarily an issue, but it means people pile up quickly as they wait for seating (there's like 4/5 tables and then bar seating). The human walkways are small enough that the bartenders and other guests will brush against you a lot - even while seated. -I get the vibe they were going for here, but with the smaller space, I think a lot of the potential decor options had to "go" in order to fit more humans. It's giving me hardcore The Hearth Room (in Cincinnati) vibes, and I think it could honestly pull it off if it simply had more space. The "relaxed, sophisticated bourbon bar" doesn't quite come through as well when things are so focused on simply fitting in more bodies. -It's loud AF. Like, really, really loud. Between all the people and the blasting pop music, it required leaning into someone's ear in order to speak at normal volumes. We'd regularly have to pause the conversation if something in the music was building to a drop. This is not a place I'd take someone I wasn't very very comfortable with because it really requires being in someone's space to talk. -There's a single all-gender toilet here for everyone in the establishment. It's basically a revolving door of people in and out of it. The door auto-closes, however, so it's really difficult to figure out if it's open or not. There was usually a queue of people waiting in front of the door.

    I never leave Alibi disappointed. They always have such a creative menu with something for…read moreeveryone. It always amazes me how quickly they crank out such creative drinks. I'm sure some of them are batched, but they don't taste like they are. Service was excellent, as always. Endlessly knowledgeable. Small place, but never feels crowded even when full.

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    Fresh, handmade seasonal cocktails
    Fresh, handmade seasonal cocktails
    Smoked old fashioned (Buffalo Trace)
    Smoked old fashioned (Buffalo Trace)
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    Astra Rooftop

    Astra Rooftop

    4.3
    (75 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    My friends and I took advantage of a 60 degree day and went to Astra for happy hour. They had the…read morepatio partially covered, so we were still able to enjoy the rooftop views. Our server was great and guided us through some great drink options, everything from tropical to smoky flavors. We tried the ribs, pepperoni pizza, shrimp, and a salad. The shrimp was my fav, but everything was tasty. Excited to come back once it's warm out!

    3.5 star for the service 3 star for the food…read more 5 star for the vibes and interior design This place is more for wow factors and the vibes, if you are a picky foodie, it might not be a perfect spot. Really in love with its vibes, both indoor dining room with different segments of seatings and outdoor patio tables are amazing. The interior design here is truly unique and artistic. Great for big groups, date night, or even just chilling with friends. Not sure if it's the standard here, but there was never anyone filling our water during the entire dining time after they left 2 bottles of water on the table. Our server is patient and friendly but not on point. They messed up our orders, forgot one order and brought one wrong (we ordered smashed burger but received chicken sandwich). Very surprising that the staff didn't do anything or offer to send in the correct order. The chef of table service for Tomahawk is fun and enjoyable to carry conversations but unfortunately our Tomahawk was overcooked. We loved the presentation for sure though. Their smoked ribs is not "smoked" but boiled and soaked in sauce. The "smoked" part refers to its presentation, but their machine was down, and we were not told, so we basically got the ribs, neither smoked in cooking method nor smoked when it was brought to our table. The donut tree is another one great for eyes and cameras. It comes with little fireworks at the table service. Overall we enjoyed the breeze and atmosphere here. Will come back for relaxation if in town.

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    Steak
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    80 East

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    This is a very cool Speakeasy. It reminds me of the Speakeasy's of the old days…read more This is a members o la, so you will have to ask to be a member to enter . In fact if you are not a member, the front entrance door is a secret hidden door. Only members know where and how to open the door. A nominal monthly membership fee paid each month. Gets you inside this very cool bar. You have a few floors here and each floor has a private area you and your guests can enjoy cocktails. Big easy comfortable chairs , what a cool idea. The main floor has the bar and also easy spaces to sit. Once you become a member you can bring 2 people with you. Explore the private spaces on the other floors. Interesting displays and art work throughout the areas. The staff is great, top shelf service from the moment you meet the door man to the bartenders. If you order a bourbon flight, be sure to ask for the flight book. Every time you order a flight , you get a stamp in your book. The bar will keep your book on file there for you. The cocktails are signature drinks. Which only can be obtained here and no other place. Great place if you live in the area. Memberships are inexpensive and you get a great place to bring your friends, clients, whoever. You will certainly impress and delight those you bring here. We had a great time, I am looking forward the next time I am visiting relatives in the area. I may darken their doors again.

    This place is a true gem. Private club so you will need to apply for a membership, but well worth…read moreit. The place as an amazing speak easy vibe with terrific service, delicious cocktails and some really good food. The main bar is a place to hang out if you want to be seen that day and there a plenty of private spaces to have great conversations undisturbed.

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    Big beautiful back bar
    Big beautiful back bar
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