Understudy Community Cocktails

Enter through the bakery and smell the delights being cooked up by Chef DTroit before being whisked downstairs into a little haven of great vibes and perfect pours. Understudy is a moodily lit, cozy lounge that feels like your bougie friend threw a party, and the whole neighborhood was invited. The drinks are ✨ inspired ✨, the service is welcoming, and if you get a slice from chef upstairs? Oof you’re in for a TREAT. Try it for yourself, maybe I’ll see ya there ✌️

After being so excited for a while about a cocktail bar opening up in the neighborhood, I’m happy to say it did not disappoint! I ordered the souk cocktail and a gimlet. Both were well balanced and delicious. Clearly made by someone who knows what they are doing. The pizza was absolutely delicious, and I’m not generally a pizza fan. Highly recommend and so excited for this addition to Ocean Hill

Just went last night, which apparently was their opening. That place was marvelous! A cute little space underneath a bakery! Very much an IYKYK kinda spot. The cocktails were great, and the place was full, but didn't seem overly crowded. The music was good, just loud enough to drown out your neighbors conversation, but still easy to talk to the person you came with. They have pizza and some baked goods, which we didn't try, but smelled great. Overall, a really neat place, and we'll definitely be back.

Nice, new spot to the area. Good music, cocktails were different and spot on. You can tell the staff cares about the customer experience

An intimate spot, tucked below a very cool bakery. Perfect lighting, cocktails with truly incredible diversity - featuring touches of the Middle East, Latin America, and the very essence of New York. An amazing place for pre-dinner or post-dinner drinks - I absolutely loved it. Understudied forever!

Great new cocktail bar that just opened up in the neighborhood. If you’re looking for an intimate environment and good drinks this is your spot.

Checked out Understudy Community Cocktails, and it did not disappoint. The space is beautifully designed—modern but cozy, with an inviting atmosphere that makes you want to settle in for a while. The music setup is on point too—great speakers that really let the sound fill the room without being overpowering. The drinks were just as impressive. The Dune, a North African-inspired margarita with ripe fig and tequila, was a standout—smooth, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced. Also had The Santorini, a shareable Mai Tai, which hit all the right tropical notes without being too sweet. Both were well-executed and thoughtfully crafted. On top of that, the Detroit-style pizza was excellent—crispy edges, fluffy dough, and just the right amount of toppings. Definitely a perfect pairing with the cocktails. Overall, this spot has everything you’d want—great cocktails, great food, and a vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Definitely worth a visit.

What a place! I love it! Cocktails are amazing. Seriously different. Mood is groovy. Lights are low. Tunes are on point. Sink in and revel in swirls of velvet and delight!