Givers And Takers

Visited in July with some friends. Thought it was alright. The good: * Cool vibe. When I was there, there was some folks playing a board game in the back. I appreciated that. * Nice outdoor space. * Friendly staff. * Tasty margarita variant (strawberry and jalapeno). * Good selection of spirits. The bad: * The mixed drinks were wildly inconsistent. My girlfriend had three of the margaritas and each was differently balanced, though thankfully all were pleasant. * Somehow I ended up with an undrinkable Aperol Spritz (an impressive achievement) as well as a decent French 75 (though I had ordered a Paper Plane). Other observations: * I suspect the bartender was new. I seem to recall her mentioning that to someone else in our party. The place was fairly crowded and she seemed to be struggling. After about an hour another bartender who seemed more seasoned showed up to lend a hand. Since they were slammed and seemingly short-staffed, I don't want to review too unfairly. Overall I would probably visit again if a friend wanted to go to this particular bar, but I would stick to drinking straight spirits or beer.

Absolutely fantastic bar! I threw my fiancé a surprise 30th birthday party here and had the best experience. The owners (the incredibly kind Ashley and Anthony) and the bartender Monica were so attentive and accommodating. The service was top notch. You can't beat the beer list and I had one of the best spicy margarita's I've had in a while. Truly something for everyone. In terms of ambiance and overall vibe, you really can't ask for anything better. The rustic yet modern interior with exposed brick was intimate while still feeling spacious and sun-drenched. The outdoor patio was a perfect oasis in the middle of the city - I felt like I was in Europe! Lastly, my favorite part was the fresh flowers lovingly placed throughout the bar. After a dark year, I was looking for a bar with a fun vibe and atmosphere to gather with a few loved ones to celebrate a life milestone. I am so happy I chose Givers and Takers because they made the day a memory we will relieve forever.