Susan R.
Yelp
Gustav the man of awesomeness, a revered kindred soul that was really good looking. Everyone looked up to this gent like he was a god. According to Swedish and Danish folklore!
Here in Vegas Gustav is pouring the liquor here, he might of been a Dane or Viking decent , but he converted to the French way of living. A more refined classical style. Sample the finest cocktails the new French gentleman has to offer.
This particular bar is located close to the gambling floor as you make your way to the Rue de Paix (Peace Street; for non-French speaking), in the fabulous Paris Hotel. It is located in a little nook which has the cloud paintings on the ceiling above the bar. The beams of the Eiffel Tower encompass and make up the back of the bar. This incorporation of these beams gives the bar an edgy and refined tone. It makes it look rough around the edges, but at the same time stylish in an old world way. The industrial feeling is raw in design creates the atmospheric balance between mechanical and functional. This bar has a pulse. It beats to the vibes of Paris!
The bartender here is very good at mixing drinks. As I sat down he made eye contact with me. Following the social cues, I nodded back. He proceeded to ask me my drink of choice. It really felt like a Bloody Mary day, so that's what he made for me. As I watched him mix the drink he did not mix a beat. He was flawless in making my drink. Now the taste test. Does he pass or fail? The bartender passed, the drink was fantastic. Wow when you get about half was there is that extra kick of the Vodka. Yeah! Now to drink round two, sticking with the same drink the bartender gets a gold star since it is just a tee weenie bit stronger. Cheers to Gustav, he knows how to get an individual feeing just right.
Now onto a subject that needs attention: follow along now: cell phones down! The Yelp reviews of Gustav's are outrageously horrible. Plus may I mention several years outdated too! I see a pattern of misuse of yelp. Here's an example how a voucher from the Eiffel Tower restaurant does not give you the right to blast a business that has no control over such items. Here's an example: in un-pleased customers were over charged or did not get what they paid for. First off Gustav's is a private entity; if you do not understand your voucher ask before using it . It's your responsibility to know what your getting, not the bartender. Just a recap, put the Vodka and Wine away just until you know what you are getting. Know ahead of time what your voucher is for! Read it before using it!Thanks this has been an informative announcement from Suze. Please stay tuned for future updates!
As I sat at the bar you can either be entertained by the gambling machine in front of you, or watch other gambling in the casino area of the Paris. Or a third option you can stare up at the blue sky that has been created for you. Let your imagination run wild for just a few moments. Bask in the glory of no cell phone ringing, no texting, no updating your status, no machines singing or dinging. How life would be if we stared at the clouds and tried to guess what images they were? Now that your drink is empty on to the next round. Hopefully you are getting this great picture that I'm trying to paint for you!
Now a recap: The drinks here are amazing and served from the best bartenders around! The setting and atmosphere of the bar is a must see and explore. Sit at one of the many barstools and bask in the blue beautiful sky above. Let the clouds take you away, even if just for awhile. Escape from the digital world and experience a chance to attain the knowledge of the ancients! Come and visit Paris from a barstool!