Caitlyn B.
Yelp
Uhhh yes, Denton does have a quiet speakeasy. I've known about this place for a little while, and was always meaning to drop in, but I wasn't sure if the environment was for me.
Like most reviews state, the door to get in is located right next to Andy's bar. There is no markings on the outside, but when you open the door, you are faced with a step set of stairs, and a doorman waiting to check ID and take your coat (how fancy)
The decor is quite old school, and you will likely feel as though you've stepped through time. There are old books, grand pianos, and the best bar top you will see in Denton.
They don't do anything simple here, we are talking top notch ingredients. However, yes you will find something for everyone as they have a small selection of beer. They work with a lot of fresh ingredients, and each cocktail is made from scratch in front of you. Because most of the drinks can tend to be quite intricate, it does take a little while for them to make one, and sometimes the bar line can get long. But be patient people, these bartenders are crafting art.
As pretentious as this place might seem on the inside, and from the secrecy of it all, I can tell you that I've never met a nicer group of bartenders in Denton. You get a lot of bartenders that scoff at questions or look at you funny when you order certain items, but you won't find that here. Every bartender is willing to spend time talking to you about what you want, and how your doing. It's very refreshing.
Now let's get down to price. They aren't as outrageous as it might seem, roughly 8$ for most cocktails. This is pretty standard in Denton maybe a dollar or so more. and I can tell you it's totally worth it. If your talking solely about paying for the quality of the drinks, as well as the final outcome, your already paying something worth it. Once you add in the usual quite atmosphere, this place is a deal!
They do tend to get a little busy on the weekends as they are no longer as secretive as they might have hoped, but Monday-Wednesday you can find a spot anywhere. They also have a really great happy hour with five dollar cocktails!
So I urge you to check this cool place out, you won't see anything else like this in Denton!