Went there last weekend as part of a bachelor party. As we were led to our reserved space in the back room, I thought this place had promise. Then I soon encountered the bright, giant flat panel TV that was showing a James Bond movie of all things. Despite my attempts to have it turned off, the ""manager"" in the cheap polyester jacket (that a previous poster mentions) told me that having the TV on ""is part of the look"" of the place, or something like that. Oh my mistake - of course a relaxed library-like setting where one can enjoy fine scotch and whiskey must feature a giant TV! My friends and I were all squinting from the light emitted by the TV screen. What else... Yes, the waitresses in the tight, cheap red dresses with their fake plastic smiles were very annoying. (They might belong in another kind of club...) Moreover, the music being played (loudly) was not even jazz - it was a nonsensical mix of 70s rock, soul, funk... A little big-band, or Sinatra/Martin/Bennett/Como would have been nice, but obviously the people who run this place have absolutely no clue what sophistication is. It is not merely selling average cigars and $25 glasses of single malt, and having a few books up on a shelf... I had a good time only because of the party and occasion. As I told my friend the polyester-clad ""manager"", I will never return.
Pros: Comfortable chairs in back room, Good assortment of scotch and whiskey, spicy cashews are tasty.
Cons: Annoying "manager"/trashy waitresses, big-screen TV, loud music
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