Despite a mostly indifferent & cliquish staff, DBA is an excellent place to go with friends to enjoy spectacular beer, scotch and conversation. The cat and patio add to the outwardly divy, but welcoming atmosphere. The jukebox is very good as are the monthly whiskey tastings. The clienele tends to be quite friendly despite the trendy location and high drink prices. It can get very crowded at times making even standing room a prized commodety. To be fair, when business is slow you can have a friendly conversation with the staff and some generous pours, but don't count on it. Overall, this IS one of my favorite bars in Manhattan, so consider the source. I give the joint 4(biased) stars out of 5.
Pros: Selection, clientele, location
Cons: , no buy-backs, inattentive staff
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