"They make fantastic cocktails, and guests are encouraged to try the different bitters."
"The cocktails themselves are complex and very special, owing to the head bartender's training in the culinary arts."
"Cocktails are unbelievably good with their own original whole serve a few familiar."
"The old fashion was delicious! Highly recommended."
"The drinks are absolutely incredible tasting."
"Each unique cocktail was expertly mixed, beautifully executed and delicious."
"The cocktail combinations are definitely uniquely made."
Cons:
"The is not bad at all, but it was pre-prepared in a bottle, so it lost most of his charm."
"Intensely mediocre drinks, which were pre-made if you're ordering from the cocktail menu."
"Their cocktails are PRICY but taste cheap."
"Quite underwhelmed as the drinks were pre-made and served in tiny glasses."
"Had the music maker, the taste of lavender which might be one of the strongest flavors on earth was inexistent, a real achievement."
Service
Pros:
"Staff noticed and greeted us immediately in a busy space as we entered, and came out from behind the bar to take our order and deliver our drinks."
"Staff was welcoming, educated, and actively looking to share their passion for cocktails."
"The bartender was super friendly & helpful."
"Waiter was incredible, friendly, fast, and gave excellent recommendations."
"Bartenders are amazing and they got VEP chartreuse (which is awesome)."
"Blake was amazing! Don't often see anyone so professional and efficient."
"Friendly staff, the bartender is very knowledgeable and service was super fast."
Cons:
"One of the bartenders made us feel so uncomfortable by saying 'can you please expedite this.'"
"However the 'Bar Manager' (bearded guy with glasses and suspenders) is really the one that ruined the experience for us."
"The bartender ruined the night by being rude to several of us when having to use the bathroom."
"Service is hit or miss."
"Service could be improved."
"The waiter is so rude and unwelcoming!"
"I'm fine with bitter liquors, and if you come here expecting anything different you're not going to be happy. What I'm not okay with is wildly arrogant bartenders who are too stuck up to give you any guidance."
Ambiance and Space
Pros:
"The room is a little tight - standing room only, but big on ambiance."
"The wood and tile create a homey ambiance and warm feeling."
"This is a unique experience; we were glad we got to check it out."
"It's fun when its mellow, and still fun when it is absolutely crammed."
"Great intimate environment, ambience & vast fantastic international selection of spirits & obscure amaro's, bitters, etc."
"It's an old, charming and cozy bar with an old world charm--mostly standing room--with the best selection of amaro and bitters in the city, plus amaro cocktails."
"A cute and cozy cocktail bar in a nice locality."
Cons:
"The space is pretty tiny (though absolutely charming) and gets crowded very quickly."
"Note that the space can feel a bit cramped during peak hours and there is no seating."
"There are no chairs or stools in this tiny cocktail bar, so you'll have to stand around the bar."
"It gets quite crowded and seating space is limited."
"It is crowded and loud, gets hot in the summer."
"It can get pretty crowded and there isn't much seating available."
Value
Pros:
"It was really good value for money!"
"Prices are a bit lower than at other high-end cocktail bars."
"AyA was about 1/3 the price and 2x the fun."
Cons:
"Which is overpriced for the surly service and reasonable ambiance."
"With a price set at $18 per cocktail plus tip (which ends up being roughly $23 per person), we had hoped that the drinks would have at least been at the same caliber as Death & Co."
"The drinks are on the pricier side so it’s not the place to bring all your friends for pregaming."
"Arrogant staff, no guidance whatsoever and way overpriced cocktails almost 60$ with tips for 3 cocktails at the bar."
"Prices are about average for a nice cocktail bar in the area, you're looking at around $20/each."