Katie D.
Yelp
I rarely write yelp reviews but I felt it necessary after seeing the negative reviews on here because the Tailor Shop doesn't deserve any of the hate or poor reviews that its getting. I've been here 4 times in the past 2 months and this easily has become my favorite bar. The atmosphere and décor is exactly my kind of vibe (low light with soft music). It has a really interesting feel and theme to it but its not a very big bar by any means.
I've been here both during the week and on the weekend. During the week you can probably get away with not making a reservation, but on the weekend I would highly recommend it. This is not the kind of bar that you can just walk in, stand at the bar, and order a drink. Everyone is given a table and its essentially treated like a restaurant that serves alcohol and appetizer size dishes (the meatballs, chicken dumplings, and spicy tuna tostada are amazing). If you're looking for a club or a typical bar that you can just walk into and wander around don't come here. They want their customers to have a personalized experience and excellent craft cocktails, both of which they are great at.
Every time I've gone I've had the same bartender, Elliott, and he's phenomenal. He's an excellent bartender and knows how to make great drinks, or even just how to put a twist on a classic. You can literally tell him what type of alcohol you like he'll make something up off the top of his head. Every cocktail he's made for me and my friends has been delicious and you can tell that he takes pride in his craft. He's very kind and personable and has always made us feel welcome, so much so that he remembers us and our drinks every time we go. He along with the other bartenders and the hostesses have always been very friendly and attentive.
Don't listen to the negative reviews on here because they're far from an accurate representation of what the Tailor Shop is like and how your experience will be. If nothing else, give it a try for yourself and you'll see. Yes, its more expensive than a regular bar, but the quality is beyond comparison and you're paying for the bartenders' knowledge and expertise. You're not just paying for a drink, you're paying for an experience.