Jeff N.
Yelp
Wow... Found another killer spot to hang either after work, during the day, at night. The people working the bar are cool. The people hanging out at the bar are cool. Just an air of retro coolness.
With a look of a nondescript neighborhood market, straight out of the 70s, the O.G. has an equally stylistic look on the inside from the shelving with "supplies" and "groceries" on them to the lounge area with the sofa and chaise to the bar -- everywhere hung relics of different advertising posters from the period and other knickknacks. Hell, there's even a little produce section where they have different veggies and fruits, but I'm sure they're not for sale; that's where they keep them for the bar. And you can enjoy complementary popcorn from one of those machines that look straight out of the 70s. Yes, that's the reoccurring theme throughout this bar, and it's quite magical.
The staff behind the bar were tops, especially, since they made me a G&T with my favorite gin, The Botanist. I ended up having three because they were going down so easy. They definitely know how to make their drinks there. They have a decent selection of craft beer in cans, bottles and on tap, as well as wine in a can. Their spirit selection is pretty good. They have enough on the shelves to do some good cocktails, and have the menu to prove that -- I was just preferring to go simple this time around.
While I had heard of a large back porch, I didn't make it out into that area on my first trip. I'm sure I will get to it on the next visit. The place is just so groovy with glorious-ness. More importantly, the vibes are awesome. I was probably sitting at the bar, minding my own business for no more than 10 to 15 minutes when I had one woman start a conversation with me, followed by other people. Just a lot of good energy and juju around this joint.
Parking is not too hard to find, but keep in mind, it's mostly limited to the street since the O.G. is away from the main district in Delray. Therefore, you will probably need to park a block or two away either at the next street on SE 2nd Street, or cruise around in hopes of finding something closer. While there are lots between Atlantic and SE 1st Street on SE 2nd Avenue, as well as SE 1st Avenue, they are a couple of blocks walking to the O.G. -- unless you don't mind doing so.
Overall, the O.G. was a good find. I had heard about the place for a couple of months now, and glad I was able to pay my first visit. If this visit was any indication, it will certainly not be my last. Not by a long shot.