Barnacle

"Barnacle is definitely a holding area for people anxiously waiting on a table at The Walrus And The Carpenter next door. But even if you aren’t strapping in for a night of slurping oysters, Barnacle is worth a visit on its own. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that pretty much everyone here is anticipating one of the best seafood meals of their lives, but sitting at this big wooden counter (or even better, the big table wedged in the corner) always feels exciting. They specialize in amaro, so sip on a spritz and take advantage of the small snack menu involving cured meats, ricotta toast, and tinned fish." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"This is the sister bar to The Walrus And The Carpenter, and while we usually find ourselves sipping on amaro here while waiting for a table next door, Barnacle is worth a trip on its own—and dare we say, it's even more fun when you make it your primary destination. They serve snacks like cured meats and cheeses, so it’s a good go-to for bitter-forward drinks and a light bite with someone you’d probably want a second date with." - Aimee Rizzo

"Chances are, you’ve stumbled inside Barnacle, The Walrus And The Carpenter’s sister bar, to pass the time while waiting for a table next door. But we endorse treating this as a destination in itself, especially if you like drinks made with amaro, cured jamon shaved right in front of you, or both." - aimee rizzo

"Yep, the bar’s first this time, because if you’re taking a date to The Walrus & The Carpenter, you’re going to have to wait a while for a table. Put your name on the list for dinner and head next door to Barnacle to pregame with jamon and classy Amaro cocktails mixed by bartenders who seriously know what they’re doing." - aimee rizzo