Vintage-inspired cocktail bar & upscale small plates

There are so many amazing places in Portland and it's hard to check out them all even though I go to new ones often, I found this gem on Google maps because of the great reviews and pictures and thought it was definitely worth a try. The hostess promptly offered help (I first went to the bathroom downstairs and me and another gentleman who was looking for the bathroom both had trouble finding the door because it was so dark near the door) and sat me at the upper bar, it's very cold that they have 3 bars here and one is like a speakeasy and you enter through a bookcase door, unfortunately I'll have to come back to Wednesday for happy hour when they open the 3rd bar. The bartender Brendan was very knowledgeable and helpful. I got a delicious tequila hibiscus 🌺 cocktail 🍹 that wasn't too sweet as Brendan promised. I was torn between the crab 🦀 claws and lobster 🦞 rolls so I decided to get both. The crab 🦀 came first, the cilantro lime 🍋‍🟩 aioli dipping sauce was delicious, the seaweed salad 🥗 was tasty and fresh, the crab 🦀 tasted fresh but when I put the pieces of crab 🦀 claws in my mouth they tasted a little water logged, I'm guessing they were only boiled vs steamed and finished in butter 🧈 which would have made them delicious. Luckily I had the delicious sauce to help with the watery bland crab 🦀 flavors. If they were finished in butter 🧈 they would have been amazing and worth the $20. Next came my twin lobster 🦞 🦞 rolls for $22. I definitely was not disappointed in any way here. The rolls were perfectly crispy and infused with a generous amount of butter 🧈, the amount of lobster was generous for twin lobster 🦞 🦞 rolls for $22, the lemon 🍋 aioli was perfectly balanced with the flavors and was the perfect amount of aioli to balance with the fresh lobster 🦞. One of the best lobster 🦞 rolls I have had, I'll definitely be back for lots more of these. I would have enjoyed the crab 🦀 more if it wasn't almost the same price as the twin lobster 🦞 🦞 rolls and infused in butter 🧈. I thought I would have gotten more 🦀 because it's cheaper than lobster 🦞 and it would have been more delicious. After enjoying the amazing twin lobster 🦞🦞 rolls I washed it all down with a delicious dry New York hard cider 🍎 that I had English style over ice 🧊. I'll definitely be back for happy hour, to try all of the delicious menu, the twin lobster 🦞 🦞 rolls, Brendan's great service and to check out the 3rd bar that is the cool speak easy. The cocktail 🍸🍹 bar is tastefully decorated and I love the story of the name of the cocktail 🍸🍹 bar!! Definitely highly recommended!!!

Really great cocktails. Taylor was very knowledgeable. She suggested great drink options and each cocktail was better than the next!

Excellent cocktails and tasty food! We were in the Speakeasy section in the back. The cocktails were excellent and the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable.

2nd time went! Still amazing

I had high hopes for my experience here, as it is one of the first places that comes to mind when the term “craft cocktail” is used. We checked out this place on a Sunday afternoon (@2:00). We each had a cocktail, and deviled eggs, pretzel bites, and a couple more appetizers. The area where we were seated was very dark (we needed the flashlight from our phones), very close contact with other diners, and could hear everyone else’s conversations. Perhaps I need to visit another time to see if my experience was a fluke. I also like to take at least one picture to post, but from my seat I wasn’t able to do so.

A quirky bar, but delightful. The

This was a very different experience but a delightful one. The food was delicious and unique. The drinks were inspired and the staff were the best. Very attentive and friendly. An awesome night

This is a true cocktail bar. Not really a place for a meal, unless you want oysters. Then, they are definitely your place. The cocktails are super intricate. Its not my style or palate, but my spouse was really pleased. Have you had a fishy cocktail? Maybe you should. Not me. But maybe YOU should try it.

Lovely spot great drinks

Taylor and her espresso martinis and everything else she does are the best in Portland.

Great place, great atmosphere. My fav bar in Portland. Taylor is great!!

This place is a must try if you are in the area! Perfect for a night of celebration. The drinks are so well crafted and delicious! Tom yum punch was the perfect gin drink, recommend this one.