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The Vandy

4.8 (61 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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MaryAnn B.

Cute bar. Not very big but comfortable bar and seating area. Well stocked ! Make sure your gps is on and you pay attention to their address. Outside logo/ sign not very prominent. Cocktails/ wine and food offerings at happy hour made it happy! Service great! Provided live music and in the small space made it hard to hear anything but!

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Melissa G.

Showed up for drinks before dinner. First time coming here, and was told to sit wherever. We waited for what seemed like 10 minutes before they made the comment that we had to walk up to the bar to order. Not a big deal, but would've been nice to know before sitting down. Ambiance is nice, natural light through the windows, greenery and lights from above was a nice touch. The drinks were ok. The description on the menu was vague in my opinion. I think the thing that turned me off the most was the bartenders openly vaping behind the bar. Not only is it unsanitary but also creates a bad look for the venue itself.

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Kate A.

The Vandy is serving up sweet hospitality and perfect cocktails, just on the southeast edge of The Grove. Park on the street (check along Talmage, across Vandeventer--we found plenty of space there--and take care crossing the road.) We visited on a Saturday evening and grabbed barstools so we could have a good look at the bottle selection and chat with the bartender about the menu. Parker took care of us, recommending drinks and explaining ingredients. The online menu is thoughtfully sorted out with drink types: agave cocktails, gin cocktails, etc. We tried several, and really loved the Soothing After Sun (Hayman's Gin, Svol Aquavit, St. George Absinthe, Chareau Aloe, Lime, Mint) and the Oaxacan Old Fashioned (Bittercube Trinity Bitters, Madre Espadin, Banhez Mango Distillate, El Mayor Reposado). Everything was truly top-notch, with some adventurous concoctions as well as standards. Even the garnishes were well-considered, from fresh marigolds to gummy baby corn. I really loved that there was a TV but it wasn't showing sports--for our visit they played German game shows (ever seen a competition based on who can most accurately cut a piece of fruit in half? we have now!) The vibe was very welcoming; all good people (adults!) should be comfortable at The Vandy.

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Austin S.

Superb service, martinis, and vibes. First time in the vandy after many a night wanting to get out. Rolled in with a friend for a few drinks, and wow. First and foremost: the hospitality was second to none. The server and bartender were cutting it up, and making sure everything was up to standard. This place is cocktail driven x 100. Watched the bartender pour out a drink he wasn't happy with. A lot of places don't like wasting that drink. In any case... i kept things simple with a 50/50 gin martini and amaro highball. My friend stirred up that martini nice and cold. Beauty, We also got the pigs in a blanket. I was transported straight to childhood. The difference? These pigs in a blanket are elite. The flaky, layered, buttery fila dough wraps the dogs with a delicate, warm hug. The sweet bbq sauce is an incredible touch to add some sweetness. Absolutely amazing quality driven cocktail bar for happy hour, or date night

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Monica M.

Great spot! Fun vibe and great menu with lots of regular cocktails and NA cocktail options. The bartenders and service is great here. Highly recommend!

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Russ B.

In a town with a lot of cocktail bars, this one is missable. We didn't get the food, but the drinks were not worth the trip nor the price.

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Sadie K.

This place has been on my list for a while. I finally stopped in with some friends at the end of summer for their tiki cocktail pop-up. Forgive me, I forgot the official name. The entrance is a little hidden, I passed it by and almost missed it. But that's what I love about it, it's almost secretive! But what's definitely not a secret is how amazing the cocktails are! This place was packed, and for good reason. Stop in and get a cocktail, you won't regret it. The staff is friendly and the vibe is super relaxed. Can't wait to check it out this fall and see what special cocktails they have for us!

Noel F.

I really enjoyed my visit to the Vandy. It's a place that is very well curated, from the way it's decorated to the drink presentation! When you enter through the nondescript front door, you are transported to a very cozy, intimate cocktail bar. It was busy, but they sat my group of 4 very quickly and the servers are so friendly even when they are busy. The drinks are unique and mixed to perfection. 2 of my friends got the Bee's Knees, and said it was unlike any other Bee's Knees they had had. I was very enamored by the clothes pin holding my garnish. They have a TV, but it's not a sports bar - it was playing a cooking show at first, and then the bartender switched it to miniature pig racing. Absolutely my kind of place!!

Steven F.

I've been to the Vandy a few times for cocktails and have always enjoyed the experience. Awhile back I purchased vouchers for their cocktail class, and my family and I finally redeemed them the other weekend. I'd highly recommend checking Cocktails 101 out, Pat was an excellent teacher and was full of information about every ingredient we used. We made an Old Fashioned, a Daiquiri, and a twist on a Margarita. Hope to check out another one of their classes soon!

The set up for our cocktail class.
Marietta M.

I bought a private cocktail class for six hosted by The Vandy, at The Sheldon's annual gala....this cocktail class did not disappoint!! We spent a couple of hours with The Vandy's beverage manager who showed us how to make three drinks - it was such a a good time, and I'm looking forward to going back on one of their regular nights for a drink!! If you have never been to The Vandy, I highly recommend - and trust your GPS when it tells you it's the building on the corner :) we drove around the block three times, before we finally decided that was the place LOL!

Courtney F.

Great little cocktail bar right there in the Grove, walking distance to anything else you would want to check out in the area. They have an amazing cocktail menu, literally something for everyone. They also have an amazing selection of liquors. Their bar has plenty of seating but it can be pretty tight. I can only imagine what it sounds like when it gets busy. The service was fantastic and the bartenders were very personable. Drinks are handcrafted and made to perfection. My only complaint is the website didn't really promote their theme, which is fine, but then they were only serving their themed food menu. We had come for cocktails and a couple appetizers, but ended up leaving after one drink because we didn't really want anything off their special menu. We'll definitely have to come back again to try their regular menu.

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Maegan R.

The Vandy is a quaint and cozy cocktail bar located on the outskirts of The Grove. It's the perfect place for an intimate date night or happy hour with a small group of friends. Our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He was super helpful and helped us make the perfect drink choice. We got several appetizers, I really enjoyed the pimento cheese and the cheese board. My friend chose a mocktail and was very impressed with its flavor and balance. Will definitely be returning in the future.

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Amy S.

This is a must visit if you're in the Grove! Everything here was immaculate- food, vibes, drinks, and service! Parking was easy too, there is plenty of street parking around the bar. When I first walked up to the building, I was a little confused because there were no signs outside showing the name-- just a small sign at the door. But, honestly? I think that's the perfect vibe for this place. As I walked in, it was decorated perfect for fall. It's a beautiful place, totally not what you would expect looking at the building. I ordered the Boston Molasses Flood (great name!), the espresso liqueur and the cold brew gave such a rich flavor that nicely balanced out the tequila and rum. For small plates, my friend and I ordered the Devils on a Horseback. I have never had anything like it before, and I would love to have it again! A perfect blend of crispy, sweet, and savory! Our other small plate was the Twice-Baked Potato Dip. It was served with crostinis. It was delectable, definitely another dish I would have again. The potato mixed with sour cream, cheese, and chives was so flavorful. Everyone who works here is also so nice and respectful. I had a wonderful experience here!

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This place was amazing! I mean, it's hard to find the front door, but that only adds to the fun. Our server was so cool. No criticisms.

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Creative cocktail menu! The environment is small and inviting. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

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Their drinks are amazing, and I love that they have happy hour all day on Sundays and Mondays!

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Super fun speakeasy! We loved the delightful cocktails and great service. Looking forward to making this a regular spot.

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Great vibe and service, extensive selection of top-shelf liquor, and awesome menu of drinks!

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Great cocktails and cool bartenders. Perfect sized space. They had me at a cocktail with Red Hot Riplet seasoning! Will definitely be back!

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Very cool record-themed listening bar with inventive cocktails and tasty food. Chill atmosphere and…read morea great patio out front. Staff is friendly and this is a great place to start or end an evening along Cherokee Street

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We were looking for a lunch bite to eat for a hungry carnivore adult, a gluten intolerant adult and…read morea vegetarian adult. After looking at a handful of menus on the street, we de died on Good Company. Service was great. Very attentive. They immediately asked if we had any dietary issues and then promptly after hearing out needs, made a handful of recommendations. We started with the cauliflower. It was excellent the light sauce and pine nuts really made this dish top notch. The vegetarian and GF adults then split the Caesar salad and the squash seasonal salad. Both were so flavorful, filling and entirely unique. If you're a salad eater, I'd highly recommend either one of these. The carnivore in our group ordered the Italian beef with French fries. Unfortunately they were out of the Italian beef so he had to settle on the wings. The wings were a solid lunch after an appetizer, but the sauce was not what was expected. Overall, the menu is simple, maybe 15 items in total and they probably need to have more for carnivores who are looking for something other than a hamburger and not too heavy for lunch. But for the other 2 in our group, we walked out super satisfied.

First time in and I was underwhelmed by the service but the food was good and at the end we got a…read moreglimpse of what service could be. We arrived for a late lunch around 3:15ish. There were a few people in the dining area and a person at the bar. Our host welcomed us and asked if we had a reservation, we did not. He led us to a table and indicated our server would be with us shortly. We reviewed the menu and reading about them and their philosophy, the menu, the drink options and so forth. One of the staff behind the bar came and took our order. I stuck with water and we ordered chicken wings to share, I also got the Cucumber Tomato Salad for my meal, it sounded so fresh! Chicken wings came out fairly quick; delivered by the host who seated us. They were really good. The skin was crisp and the buffalo sauce a good flavor. We both enjoyed them. They came with a Green Goddess dressing, I am not a fan of that dressing, but the wings were good on their own. My salad came out and it was as refreshing as it sounded! It was the half salad, and it was a generous portion. Cornichon, Oven-Roasted Tomato, Crispy Shallot, Chopped Egg, and Dill Buttermilk dressing. It was perfectly dressed, and great proportions on the ingredients. My daughter ordered the Patty Melt advertised on Union Loafers bread and that clinched it for her. She indicated it was very good. The food was delivered by someone other than our server. After our food was delivered no one came back to check on us and we waited quite a while before we could get someone's attention to bring boxes and our check. While we were waiting the employees were setting up for dinner service, adding mini aperitif style glasses and then a couple came in for an early dinner and their server was so awesome, he came over and chatted with them offering samples of some kind of alcohol, he was so friendly! If we had been a little later and had him for a server, it would have changed our whole experience! We both commented that on our way out after we had eventually got settled up

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Fantastic happy hour from 3-5…read more The Elephant Never Forgets is an amazing creation. Best cocktail I've had in quite some time. I usually only have a cocktail when dining out...but I would buy a gallon of this to take home if I could. It's that good! The rest of the cocktail list is full of creativeness and I feel you can't go wrong with any of them. And then the dips! So good plus the homemade pita is delicious. Dinner menu starts at 5 so we stayed to try more of what The Rabbit has to offer. We ordered the onion rings, gnocchi and meatballs. Unexpectedly, the gnocchi was in a light yet very flavorful broth. It was our favorite dish from the dinner menu. The onion rings were okay and pretty greasy. The labneh sauce was the standout part of the onion rings. The meatballs were also flavorful with a hint of spice yet a tad bit dry. Still worth ordering.

My friend and I have this thing where we rotate picking different restaurants to try. Since it was…read moremy turn, I chose this place, although she had previously been here once. She arrived a minute before me and chose to sit outside. Their patio is more spacious than I thought and we both sat comfortably without issue. Most of the menu is appetizer and cocktail driven while offering a few entrees. To drink, I started with the An Elephant Never Forgets. I've recently started exploring the idea of pistachio cream in my drinks and so far, all of them have been hits. This was no exception as it was bursting with every flavor that they listed. Even though it was gin based, it wasn't overpowering and all the flavors complemented each other so well. The next drink I chose was the Daquiri and that missed the mark. I'm used to them being sweet and subtle but this one was rough and not well mixed. It was so strong and tasted like straight lemon vodka. I decided to try the Sangria just to get the taste out of my mouth and ordered grilled chicken as my entree. The sangria was a hit and that hint of cinnamon was exactly what I needed. As for the entree, it was ok but slightly underwhelming. The sauce tasted more like curry but unfortunately, there wasn't enough to go around. There was more chicken than there was rice and sauce and once I ran out, I was over it. I got in a few bites but was still a bit hungry and decided to get the chocolate Tahini brownie. This was the star of the night! The salted caramel sauce was the best I've ever had and was the perfect accompaniment to the brownie. Our server was excellent, and the people who kept coming by to refill our waters were really on top of it. Overall, we both had a great time and would def return.

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