I stopped by Downtown on a Saturday night after a show with a friend of mine for a quiet, quick drink but was surprised what a lively spot it had become. The staff was nice enough to give us a table in the dining room even though we were just drinking, and the waitress was very accomodating and gave us some helpful suggestions for wine (try a glass of the gruner veltliner -- very tasty) . The atmosphere was casual and the music was loud, but never annoying or irksome.
I actually came back the following week and had dinner with friends and we were all pleasantly surprised. The mussels with crayfish was amazing, and the german chocolate cake for dessert was such a hit at our table.
Trust me -- visit Downtown
Pros: music, drinks, food
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