I came to this speakeasy (which is located on a very ghetto alleyway and sits behind a locked dingy old door that says ""134. M&H"") about 2 years ago when M+H didn?t require a membership to get in yet. I clearly remember not being too fascinated with the cocktails there, esp the ?signature? drink that the waitress recommended but I wanted to give it another try.
The bar itself is dimly lit, and has a few booths on a long and narrow hallway. It does have that prohibition era (1920?1933) ambiance to it for sure. The waitress comes and asks us what kinds of drinks we like - sweet? creamy? what kind of liquor do you like?
At least $16 a pop, I must admit that I?ve unfortunately had better cocktails at Raines Law Room, Angel?s Share, Pegu or Death & Co. We ordered 7 different drinks in total and while they were good, they weren?t all that unique (for example, the waitress made me a Penicillin, which was the exact drink I had at Raines but better) or memorable and there was always something a little off (too much lime, too creamy, can?t taste the blackberries, etc).
I am not sure who pays for membership to M+H these days but I surely will not! I can email the hostess and get a table at a certain time almost guaranteed; so in a way, getting into M+H for me is easier than getting into Raines, which doesn?t take ressies. Nonetheless, if you do plan to go, bring a stack of cash. This speakeasy don?t do plastic!
Pros: Takes reservations, classy place to chat or impress a date
Cons: Expected better and more unique cocktails
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