Barely Disfigured

The cocktails we ordered were the best! From the first sip to the last, each drink was a delightful blend of flavors that left us craving for more.

We went here for my partner’s birthday with a few friends and family last week (around 7-8 of us). Let me start off by saying, the drinks were good and we generally enjoyed the cocktails. The service was so bad, we wanted to get the hell out of there.

Since my partner and a family member had their birthdays in the same week, so we decided to have two rounds of shots to celebrate. We asked our waitress if we could get two rounds of shots. She curtly replied “this is not a dive bar”. And then proceeded to say something about how the bar is ‘fancier’. The subtext was clear. That pretty much set the mood for the evening.

We did not ask for free shots or ask anything for free. We just wanted two rounds of shots along with all the other drinks that we were going to order anyway. If you don’t want to serve two rounds at the same time - there are infinite more respectful ways to convey that to us. If you don’t want certain clientele - let the customers know so that we don’t have to sit through it. The disrespect and condescension was apparent for the rest of the time that we were there.

We were taken in by the reviews. We expected better.

Overall rating: 4.8

Absolutely one of my favorite bars in Carrol Gardens. I’ve been here only for drinks on a date and solo, but I could totally see their food also being good.

I love how intimate, fancy and sultry the bar feels. It was interesting that the backyard feels like a different spot altogether. This is a great spot if you’re just in the area or looking to impress your date. I can totally see myself reading a book in the corner.

Very friendly staff & great atmosphere. Highly, highly recommend.

Excellent cocktails and great vibes. I really enjoyed the Splendor and Misery cocktail. But was very disappointed by the extremely steeply priced $39 meat and cheese board, which was small (with mostly basic supermarket items on it) and yet still took more than 20 minutes to come out. Felt like we walked into a trap by ordering food there and would like to see food options improved. In the meantime, we'll be returning, but just for the drinks!

I really enjoyed a drink here. Cocktail bar with a sleek menu option. Nice long bar in a cool setting.

Creative and imaginative cocktails in a really cool space. Bartenders were knowledgeable and chatty and helped maintain a fun vibe. I loved my drinks, the ambiance and will certainly come back.

One of the best cocktail bars in Carroll Gardens. Great menu, fair pricing, in-house infusions, and good atmosphere.

This is a well run establishment. It was not too crowded to the point where you couldn’t have a conversation with those around you.

Best vibe in Carroll Gardens, both inside and out (with good weather). Back terrace is a gem, and the music selection fits the upscale vibe (but a tad too loud). You can't beat their cocktails or oysters, but they'll cost you. The negative: unqualified staff, slow service, and wine list is puny and not great.