Jason M.
Yelp
I had just finished an after-work event with some of my colleagues when a few of us were looking for a place to go before closing the evening. After a quick Yelp search, Osamil Upstairs stood out as it was close by, a speakeasy, and the pics looked great. It was only one block over from where we were, so off we went.
Osamil Upstairs is located inside Osamil, a Korean gastropub in K-Town. The main restaurant was bustling; upon entry we asked the hostess if we could go up to the speakeasy, and after a quick phone call she led us to a door with stairs behind it that led to OU. It was pretty large for a speakeasy, but besides that the vibes were on - an impressive bar greeted us upon entry, and we were then led to a large room with couches and chairs arranged for groups to gather. The room was very nice - it was kinda large with high ceilings but the low lighting, warm color scheme, soft furniture, and bookshelves lining the walls made the aesthetics very intimate.
The menu has a selection of cocktails, spirits, wine, champagne, and bites. I focused on the cocktails and decided on the Sol; this was a smoke-infused cocktail with earthy notes and vermouth. The cocktail was good, not smooth but I don't think it was meant to - the smoke effect fanfare upon being served the drink was fun. We decided on a second round and I went with the Sesame Street - this was sweeter and smoother.
Service was good - we were promptly taken care of and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a great time at Osamil Upstairs - the vibes were on and the cocktails were solid. I would definitely consider returning if I was in the area.