Phil M.
Yelp
I absolutely LOVE the Grey Hen Rx, and I've only been here once. Last weekend we booked a reservation and ventured out to the Century Grand to take in this Prohibition-era speakeasy experience and it was just a truly enjoyable time.
Upon entering the Century Grand you are first greeted by friendly hosts who will take your name and direct you to the somewhat misty and dark waiting area reminiscent of a hidden, back alley street café in some far off locale. A host will call your name and take you to a seat at the fantastically appointed bar that just transports you back in time. Again, dark and intimate, the small cozy space just takes you away from the outside world for 90 minutes, offering a delectable variety of specialty in-house and classic cocktails that are sure to make you want to eventually sample them all. Hundreds of bottles of spirits line the back bar and side cabinets; it is an almost dizzying array of whiskys, scotch, bourbons - you name it, it's probably there.
The hosts at the bar are amazingly friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. You can tell they enjoy what they do, are exceptionally good at it and are happy to have you there. The drinks we tried were all outstanding. As you settle in, let your eyes wander about the space and have fun discovering numerous things: the skulls scattered randomly around behind the bar, some in jars, on shelves. You're imagining yourself in a speakeasy that apparently had been secret apothecary at one time. Oh, and the huge alligator suspended from the ceiling. There's that. A prop, to be sure, but it all just adds to the fun and ambiance.
When you visit the website, be sure to peruse it for a bit. There are three themed spaces to visit in Century Grand and they all seem to share some links to each other in terms of backstory. Just another fun aspect of visiting.
So to end this somewhat rambling review, Grey Hen Rx is more than worth a visit if you are looking for an experience that will take you away for a little while. I'm a huge fan Grey Hen and, now, Platform 18 which we had the occasion to visit yesterday. The Grey Hen is not to be missed.
Do yourself a favor, book a reservation and go.