The best happy hour in Fremont! This is my husband's and my go-to spot for fried chicken and sports. Their daily 3-5 happy hour makes it particularly fun to watch college football on Saturdays or NFL on Sundays. They have a dark and cozy interior with a lovely shaded patio on hot days. We typically order the same thing each happy hour - I love the fried chicken sliders (Nashville hot) and my husband gets the fried chicken basket. We always pair that with a vieux carre. Total tab is under $35 not including tax and tip. A complete steal in Seattle these days! Service is usually quick and thoughtfully-spaced with enough time to make a dent in the drinks before the food arrives. It's the perfect spot to meet up with friends, host parents, and watch sports of any kind (the mariners game is always on). read more

Triangle Spirits - Fried chicken sandwich - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Some friends and I stopped in Saturday afternoon. When we ordered our drinks I asked which Irish whiskey comes with "The Devil You Know" boilermaker. The bartender, Amber Davis (also co-owner), snapped back at me saying "it's Jameson like it says on the menu!". Making me and the entire table super uncomfortable. Feeling confused I checked the menu to see it making no distinction between which Irish whiskey you'd get with that order. After a while our drinks and apps arrived. This was the last service interaction our table was afforded until we had to request our check. Not a single chance to order additional drinks or meals. The icing on the cake was the sign behind the bar that reads "be excellent to each other"... if only they practiced what they preached! read more

Triangle Spirits - Boilermakers menu. The devil you know clearly does not distinguish which Irish whiskey - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

DON'T GO. Unfortunately, Amber Davis, one of the owners, was incredibly rude and made the entire experience uncomfortable. We went on a Saturday when it wasn't very busy. It was just Amber and the other owner working, and the service was terrible. From the moment we were there, it genuinely felt like they didn't want customers in the restaurant. Everything felt unwelcoming and like we were an inconvenience for simply being there. I understand places can be short-staffed, but when the owners themselves are the ones providing such poor service and making customers feel unwelcome, that says a lot. Really disappointing experience, and we definitely won't be back. read more

I visited Triangle Spirits for a Friday lunch after hearing about how great their fried chicken is. It wasn't very busy at all - it's probably more of a place for the evening and late night crowd given their well stocked inventory of alcohol and spirits. I believe food is made to order, so it took a good 20 minutes before my order arrived. Fried Chicken Sandwich, Nashville Style ($19) - This sandwich is pretty simple in terms of ingredients - a buttery and toasted, fluffy bun, a couple of pieces of iceberg lettuce, the requisite pieces of fried chicken, creamy mayo, and some sweet and tangy pickle rounds on the bottom, to cut through the chicken fat and fryer oil. The pickles, while necessary for the sandwich, are far sweeter than I prefer, and given in a larger quantity than most fried chicken sandwiches. The lettuce isn't applied very well; even coming to the table, large pieces had already flung out of the sandwich. The star of the show is obviously the fried chicken. A lot of people think Nashville-style just means dumping a bunch of cayenne chili powder onto a regular piece of fried chicken and calling it a day. This technique adds spice, sure, but doesn't enhance the chicken with waves of layered flavor. Triangle Spirits does it mostly right, albeit with some outside-Nashville adjustments. The chicken is clearly brined well, giving a great flavor base, then dredged in a lightly crispy breading that properly adheres. The breading isn't red in color, but has a complex spice with mild heat and a touch of sweetness. It's not too spicy at all; it would probably be characterized as a step below mild at a traditional Nashville hot chicken establishment. The chicken is pounded thin and is still relatively moist. While Triangle Spirits doesn't add cayenne to the brine, nor pour hot cayenne oil over the chicken, the overall flavor profile is excellent given the care put into the seasoning. The flavors are balanced. The sandwich comes with fries, which are normal commercial thin fries. They are fried until crisp with the interior starting to dry out, but still remaining mostly fluffy. They toss with a lot of salt so it's on the saltier side. (4/5) I actually revisited a couple of weeks later to try out their bone-in chicken, which is by far my preferred way of eating Nashville-style hot chicken. Dark Meat, 3PC, Nashville Hot ($21) - This is more like 2.5 pieces of chicken, with a thigh, drum, and wing flat. The chicken is remarkably similar in taste and fry level as the sandwich, juicy inside, lightly crisp on the outside. Again, with a very mild heat, balanced with the excellently brined chicken, some smokiness from the chilis, and a bit of sugar sweetness. Just a great layered flavor profile. This time, they actually do douse the chicken a little in cayenne oil - but again, it's a very mild one. Unfortunately there's no piece of white bread underneath to soak up all the oil. I wonder if they fry in peanut oil because I taste some nuttiness in the breading as well. This comes with one side, of which I went with the collard greens. They are cooked well, with some vinegar to cut through all the bitterness, but still leaving some texture. They come in a cup that's filled to the top with essentially a ham (maybe bacon?), onion, and garlic broth. There's not much acidity at all, and it's pretty nice to drink just as a soup. I'm not sure this is a great side to go with the fried chicken though - when it came to the table, since the cup was so full of soup, some spilled out and soaked into the chicken. (5/5) Service is generally on the slower and lackadaisical side. Even for lunch, when there was barely any traffic, on both visits it took me almost an hour and half from entering the establishment to leaving. It's definitely not a place for a quick lunch. Most people eating here probably get a beer or liquor, but I drink water only. The water cup they give is tiny, and with the inattentive service, it doesn't get refilled often. I wish they left a small jug of water at each table. At any rate, the fried chicken Triangle Spirits serves is actually very good. I wonder why it doesn't appear on any best of Seattle fried chicken lists - because it's definitely better than some of the entries on the typical list I see. Bathrooms - Two larger ones, one for men, one for women. Food: [4.5/5] Service: [-] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5 read more

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Perfect. This pretty much sums up my experience at Triangle Spirits. This place really got my attention when the Seattle Times Staff called it the best fried chicken in the Seattle area. I believe that they are right. I ordered the half chicken, Nashville Hot, cornbread, mashed potatoes and gravy and the collard greens. Since it's a bit of a drive for me I wanted to make sure and have enough of everything for a second meal, which it did. The prices are very reasonable, especially Happy Hour. My server was extremely attentive, much better than you would expect from a self proclaimed dive bar. You really cannot go wrong here. read more

Triangle Spirits - 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens and cornbread. - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Triangle Spirits dishes up one of the best Happy Hour deals in Fremont! The magic happens between 3-5 daily. My go-to is their addictive and dangerous (because it tastes so refreshing and you can't taste the alcohol!!!) Pimm's Cup Cocktail ($7), their amazing Fried Chicken Slider ($5), and their huge and delicious Truffle Fries (a value for only $3) and perfect for sharing if you're feeling generous. The servers are sassy and friendly as hell! Inside and outside seating available. What are you waiting for?!?! Go right now!!! ;-) read more

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I've only been here two times and they were both for Happy Hour. The Happy Hour prices for drinks are pretty darn good. My go-to HH cocktail here is the Vieux Carré, but I like herbal sweet & bitter, so it's right up my alley. Currently there are five HH cocktail options and they are $7... hard to find in Seattle! I've also had the rainier & rye for $9- the rye is great, forgot to ask what kind it is. I've had a few other HH drinks, which were alright, but these stand out the most. As for food, I've only tried the spicy Seattle dog, and I would get it again. The hot dog is cut up & shaped weird (see photo), but it tastes wonderful. I heard the fried chicken is great so I'll try that next time. Also, I was excited to see that they had buckeyes on the menu, but they didn't have any when we visited. Inside is spacious and woodsy, & outside there is an enjoyable patio. Servers are nice and seem happy to be there, which always elevates my experience anywhere. I definitely recommend coming to Triangle Spirits for Happy Hour (available daily 3-5pm, dine-in only). read more

Triangle Spirits - HH white wine (partially finished) & vieux carré - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Found my new favorite spot in Fremont. Love, love, love the vibe inside and they have outdoor seating. The drinks are excellent and the fried chicken is next level. The sides are okay, the cornbread was a little dry (butter was great though), mac and cheese was a little bland, and the fries were very salty but pretty good. They have great happy hour deals and it's worth coming for the fried chicken and drinks. Staff were super friendly too. Love it here! read more

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Great place. Best gumbo I've had. Good beer selection, some TV's, chill vibe, great service. Will definitely come back here. read more

Triangle Spirits - Gumbo - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

THEY DO NOT SERVE THEIR FRIED CHICKEN FOR BRUNCH It had to be said, because if your like me your like "well I'll go for lunch on the weekend and get some Seattle's best chicken" HA! Think again. No hate at all though, the staff was super friendly if a little understaffed and I love the feel of the place, cozy without feeling cramped you know. So instead we did brunch and I had the chicken benedict (I had to get some sort of friend chicken) I scarfed down that first half of my benedict like it was no ones business, I came ready for war (the chicken won). You can tell that the chicken was beautifully seasoned and cooked and I cannot wait to come back for that half chicken. My husband opted for the chicken and waffles, with the caramel sauce and it was delicious, very well done waffles too. We ordered fries too, gluttons I know, and it came with an almost curried barbecue sauce that was the perfect amount of spice. Saw the hubby slather it over his chicken so thought to mention. We will be back! read more

Cool vibe with fun and engaging staff. Unusual assortment of beers on tap and samples are cheerfully provided. Sadly the food did not live up to the hype. Mac snd cheese. I cannot remember the last time i had elbow macaroni. Not bad, but a tad overcooked and the cheese sauce was average, with a neutral flavor. Not overly warm. Fries. Huge portion but sadly barely warm. A good variety of dipping sauces are available. Chicken sliders. This was where the disappointment really hit. We ordered 2 normal amd 2 spicy sandos. Chicken was crispy, but dry and lukewarm. A lone piece of iceberg lettuce was found under the chicken. The spicy version was not overly spicy but had a bit more flavor than the plain version. Buns were cold. Food is a 2, but the fun and engaging service brings rhe rating up to a 3. read more

Triangle Spirits - Menu - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We had an absolutely delightful experience at Triangle Spirits. We were there on a deal from the InKind App and we loved it! My partner raved about the fried chicken, we loved the outdoor seating on a cool night where they even provided blankets and pillows to sit on the otherwise hard bench seating, and the drinks were great and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back! read more

My cousin and I were in town visiting for a few days and ended up here to grab a quick drink. We were definitely impressed by their whiskey selection and the bartender had great knowledge about what they had to offer. We tried a couple bourbon We hadn't before and enjoyed them. One drink turned into two, the three... and then we decided fried chicken was in order, and it was delicious!! We were so happy we ended up here, so ended up making it back 2 more times during our stay, so ended up having fried chicken three different ways on our trip. Would highly recommend! I'm going through fried chicken withdrawals!! read more

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They have a delicious brunch. It's pretty normal brunch food, nothing out of this world, but it truly hit the spot! It wasn't too full on this day which was nice because we were able to get a table pretty easily! They do a boozy brunch too but we just did food. Their portions are pretty big, so keep that in mind when ordering. I would recommend getting the half size if they offer it for your dish! Instagram - Madeline's_Dines read more

Triangle Spirits - Brunch, I recommend getting a half size if you can! - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A friend and I stopped in for a drink last night and this place was really cute! It is more a divey bar but in aesthetic/styling, not in terms of offerings or cleanliness. It's a tidy place with a full menu and service was great. I had the Moonlight Confessions cocktail, which was really well balanced and well made! They have a Spring Cocktails menu with some other creative options. I can't wait to come back and try some food and also sit in their cute outdoor seating! read more

The staff here is absolutely fantastic--super fun, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about their spirits and menu. They offered great food suggestions and clearly know their stuff. The bourbon/whiskey selection is impressive, which is always a win for me since I'm from Kentucky.. The vibe is giving dive bar meets old school cool, with classic hip hop playing. It's the kind of place where you immediately feel comfortable settling in. I started with the deviled eggs, which were excellent--really well-balanced and perfectly creamy. Definitely worth getting as a starter. I also tried the Kale Caesar at the bartenders recommendation and that was a pleasant surprise. The dressing was light but the high-quality parm and homemade croutons shine through. It's a nice twist on the classic Caesar. For my main, I ordered the 3-piece dark meat chicken and asked if I could do half Nashville hot and half regular--they were happy to accommodate. The regular chicken was solid but could've used more flavor in the breading. I also noticed the chicken was darker than expected with a slight oil taste, which made me think the oil might need changing. The Nashville hot, however, was where this dish really shined. Great flavor with a nice kick that wasn't overly oily, and it had the punch the regular version was missing. If you're ordering chicken here, skip the regular and go straight for the Nashville hot. The house-made ranch dressing was excellent and paired perfectly with it. Triangle is a solid spot for lunch, happy hour, or late-night eats. It's reasonably priced with high-quality ingredients, and you can tell this is a scratch kitchen where food is made with care. While the regular chicken could use more flavor, the Nashville hot version really delivers. I wouldn't necessarily make this a destination spot when visiting Seattle, but if I'm in the area, I'd definitely stop in. And seriously, the staff makes this place--they're wonderful and truly elevate the experience. read more

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Believe it or not this is our third visit here and second time in Vancouver. An old pal, Sal, frequents the place quite often. It has the atmosphere of one of the log cabin eateries in Alaska. Always a great time and usually a ball game on. Where we're from you would never order waffles in a bar, here, everyone does. With chicken. Oy Vey! It's delicious. Might be the juicy chicken or the fluffy airy waffles. Sal swears by the spicy chicken sandwich. Although, last time out he had the Fried chicken and loved that. I really like the Triangle burger. It's not all that triangle shaped, the bar is "Triangle" Spirits, so, it's the Triangle burger. Moving on. They have some wonderful Southern dishes and an exceptional whiskey bar. The service is very good and they do keep their eye on you. I suspect Sal has a thing for the waitress! 05/25 read more

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I saw the sign for "Best Fried Chicken in Seattle," so we had to check it out. The fried chicken was definitely tasty - very nice crunch along with crispy fries! Normally, bar food is hit or miss, but this was a pleasant surprise. The drinks were pretty good too! Vibes were fun and lively here and the servers were friendly. If you're in the area and are looking for drinks in a more dive-bar like setting, this is the spot for you! read more

This is a new favorite of mines. Been here 3 times so far and can't wait to get back every time. What I like the most about this place is the vibe of it all. It's not divey, but not hipster either which I really appreciate. They also play good classic rock in here, but switch the music to something up-tempo when it becomes evening. I feel that anyone can feel comfortable here. Ok so the food and drink. I was told that this is a whiskey bar, but I'm a tequila girl so I wasn't able to explore their whiskey library. I didn't want any of the happy hour drink options, so I just asked for a margarita and it was damn good. I had too many to admit on here. The main food attraction at Triangle Spirits is their fried chicken, which has been dubbed by some as the best in the city. You can get the chicken as a slider or sandwich, boneless skinless thighs on the happy hour menu (great deal of 10 bucks for 3 pieces and fries), or as a meal (dark or white meat with a side, or half a chicken with 2 sides). I tried the happy hour chicken basket and the dark meat meal. After trying both, I feel that the chicken on the happy hour is better than the meal. The happy hour chicken is boneless, very tender and more flavorful than their chicken on the bone. The secret mix of seasonings is more pronounced on the boneless chicken than it is with the bone in. The bone in chicken was just ok to us and didn't blow us away and it was also ridiculously expensive. I would not pay 35.00 again for what I tasted. The bone in chicken was fried well, but didn't have as much flavor as we were expecting. Also, the mac and cheese was the most disappointing. I suggest skipping that as it's obvious that the cheese is some kind or processed concoction from a box. This is still an awesome bar in Fremont. Stop in for a good time and atmosphere. read more

Triangle Spirits - Dark Meat Fried Chicken Dinner - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I visited to try the chicken sandwich. First, let's talk about the vibe--it's like a welcoming neighborhood bar. It leans a bit on the divey side, but in a fun way, with dim lighting and a large bar area. The staff were extremely friendly and kind. I wouldn't say they were overly attentive, but that's likely because we came on a Saturday night at 8 p.m., which probably contributed to waiting over 30 minutes for just one sandwich. Again, great people serving, but I wish the wait had been shorter. I ordered the chicken sandwich with Nashville-style sauce--a staff favorite. It had a mild kick of spiciness that paired nicely with the sweet pickles and a thin layer of lettuce. The fried chicken was juicy inside, crisp outside, and served on a good bun--easily in my top three fried chicken sandwiches in Seattle. I also ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail, the "Pony Boy," which was pretty good, especially with its strong ginger notes. Overall, I'd give it a 4 out of 5--a really great fried chicken sandwich! read more

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Cool bar / restaurant with yummy cocktails, and fried chicken. Basket of fries (appetizer) is huge - definitely shareable. I love the popcorn chicken and all the dipping sauce options. Service is always friends and the tunes they play have always been vibey. read more

Triangle Spirits - Old fashion & whiskey sour - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Definitely some of the best fried chicken I've had in seattle. Good portions too. I got the white meat plate with mash potatoes and gravy, it was super good. The chicken was moist and the breading was spectacular. Friend got the Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich, came with fries. Also very good. Will definitely be back! read more

Believe it or not, Triangle offers some of the best fried chicken in the area. Are you brave enough to try the Reaper rub? I promise you, you're not. Wash it down with one of their creative cocktails, lots of really fun and flavorful drinks coming from behind the bar! Triangle is located right in the heart of Fremont, offering a unique layout, and an inviting patio space for outdoor seating. Service isn't always the quickest, but they'll get to you, just be patient. The food is worth it. read more

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10 bucks for a side of fries is laughable. That being said the chicken sandwich was awesome and I enjoyed the funky atmosphere inside. Service was standard if not memorable. Would return for the chicken sandwich. read more

The drinks were quite good, especially the seasonal ones. The food was also better than I anticipated for bar food. The truffle popcorn was quite well down in particular. Overall tasty! The server checked in with us enough. The ambiance was fine though it was hard to find a good spot to sit and see the TVs as it was pretty full. Overall it was a fun and kitschy kind of space and I liked it! read more

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This has quickly become one of my top 5 spots in all of Seattle. A little unassuming bar in Fremont with a lot going on! Service has always been super friendly here and we've always been able to find seats quickly. The $2 are a perfect way to start off an evening. The poutine is some of my fave and I regularly dream about the kale ceaser with fried chicken. Everything is always fresh and tasty and we love to sit at the bar looking out at the Fremont foot traffic. Truly a Fremont institution and staple read more

This place was so cute and a vibe! My friends and I stopped by for a drink before dinner and we all loved our drinks. I got the mule and it's one of the best mules I've ever had! The drinks were also so reasonable in pricing which was great and our server was sweet. She did take some time to come around with the check but was able to get us all individual checks which was great. They usually have a game playing on their TVs so that's fun and just overall good looks great too. read more

Triangle Spirits - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Triangle Spirits has been around for decades, and it's evolved over the course of time. And in its current version, they have elevated both their f & b program with a serious whiskey selection and tasty eats. Their Whiskey Wednesdays is one of the best deals in town where you can get a shot or cocktail of good whiskey for $10 (recently it was Whistle Pig). But their regular prices on higher end spirits like Wellers are among the best in town. It's also Wing Wednesdays so that sweetens the deal. The fried chicken is rightly famous, and they also do a decent poutine. There are a bunch of regulars for good reason, and the bar is a great place to strike up a conversation or kick back solo. Definitely a mainstay of the neighborhood and always love stopping by, weather for 10 minutes or 2 hours. read more

Triangle Spirits - Great whiskey selection. Really enjoying the Parker Heritage. - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Triangle Spirits is definitely a staple in Fremont! Good vibes, good food and drinks! Their whiskey list is impressive as are their cocktails. Very tasty fried chicken (I recommend the Nashville hot chicken). Service is also top notch! I usually sit at the bar though, and they're usually nicely attentive unless they're super packed. read more

First time visiting this establishment. Food was excellent! I had the Gumbo, and my cousin had the fried chicken with a side dish of greens. Everything was seasoned perfectly. The drinks were reasonably priced. This place well worth revisiting again. The service, and ambiance was excellent as well. I don't believe you will go wrong visiting this place. read more

Ambience (3/5) - It was Friday night when we went! By 11pm., the place was deserted. The drinks were decent and the menu was simple. This is a nice spot to go if you're looking for somewhere to casually hang out or to discover while exploring. read more

Really cool ambiance here. Nice open outdoor space, good music, nice staff, N/A cocktail options, fun cocktails, a couple TVs for catching games. Didn't eat but food looked legit. Would be a regular here if I lived in Fremont. read more

Triangle Spirits - Bar - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The best happy hour deals ever with a great outdoor patio. The truffle popcorn and al dente creamy mac and cheese were great snacks and portions. Loved the midori sour and vodka collins, but the vieux carre was a bit too strong. Great speedy service! read more

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This was my kinda place. Rustic. I wish I lived closer because I'd be there everyday. Sat at the bar and the service was great. Had a dark IPA. Never heard of a dark IPA. Very good. Then came the Deviled Eggs and Chicken Sandwich. Both were impressive. read more

A local business with strong dive bar vibes - but still upscale cocktails - we love it. I recently came in for a after-dinner drink and really enjoyed the ugly duckling - it was almost like a French 75, but with pear juice. While they have food, I did not try any - but what I saw looks good! Service was personable and quick. read more

One of the classic Fremont spots. Excellent fried chicken, great drink selection, and friendly staff. The Mac and cheese wasn't good, but that really isn't the specialty. As usual, looking forward to my next night out here. read more

Triangle Spirits - Kale Caesar Salad, Popcorn Chicken, Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had already eaten, so popped in here for a drink and dessert. Love that they serve buckeyes here! They were okay, not fantastic, but a great price at, like $2.00 for 2 of them. Or maybe it was only $1.00. We loved the ambiance in here, as well. We talked about coming back, then my husband excused himself to go to the bathroom. He came back frazzled, as while he was washing his hands, a cockroach crawled over his foot. Wet weather draws roaches, I know - they were practically roommates of mine when I lived off a canal in Fort Lauderdale. But it skeeved my husband out to the point he said he wouldn't be quick to come back here. Minus one star for the unwelcome guest lol read more

I liked this place! They have a variety of cocktails, I had a coconut tiki inspired drink as well as a happy hour pimms cup. I had the popcorn chicken, it was really tasty. I got the Nashville hot and it wasn't too hot. The chicken was very crispy. I enjoyed it! read more

Triangle Spirits - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In my opinion Triangle Spirts gets the best fried chicken award, that's if this kind award existed. They make a crazy good Vieux Carre! Staff are super nice and can make any fancy cocktail you like. Gumbo is amazing too. The space has a ton of character including western theme double doors to the restrooms. Outside is also dog friendly. read more

Three of us went to Triangle because the Seattle Times reported that they had the best fried chicken in the Seattle metro area. They didn't disappoint. The chicken was great and the cocktails were excellent. Service was good but quite slow. The decor pushed Xmas to excess and of course parking was difficult, the roads to drive there were beat and rough and the usual weight of unhoused and unhinged people are a buzz kill. read more