Cool spot. The brick walls and the copper bar table are legit. My mezcal citrus-y cocktail was fresh and smoky. My friend's whisky cocktail was good and strong. Also recommend the duck fries- thin crispy fast food fries with a creamy topping, and delicious pieces of duck and spicy red peppers. read more

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The bartenders here are outstanding! The service is not equally great. The atmosphere makes this one of my favorite cocktail destinations in Cambridge and Boston. The only downside is that there really isn't much in the way of food options. Great date night destination! read more

I've been coming to Brick and Mortar for a long time - they have great cocktails and bartenders are the best. However I had a bad experience last week, celebrating my bday there. Since this is a no reservations type of place I went there with my husband earlier around 5:30pm to be able to find a spot. We were about 12-13 people and sat at the table when you first come in plus the space next to it since the table is for 6 people. We were asked by the manager to either sit at the table or occupy only the standing spot so other people can fit in, which was ridiculous to ask since the table was for 6 people and we were already occupying the area and was feeling pretty tight. Then she came back again and asked with an attitude to move our group to another table at the back next to the toilets, explaining that this was for walk in groups ,which we obviously were! Anyway, we moved to a table that could fit 10 ppl so we still had people standing; move the whole group in the middle of having a great time. I think when you have a group making you good $$$ ordering drinks all night it's not the best decision to treat them like that - zero professionalism, awful attitude, when asked for her card she refused to give me her contact and name. I hope they change management because this place is otherwise good, but to treat people like this is not. There are plenty of other new great bars in Boston where you are treated like a customer. Not coming back any time soon for sure! read more

a classy, fun, cocktail bar. super popular, so i don't love that they categorize themselves as a "speak-easy". great at making staple cocktails, like a sazerac, old fashioned, or mule. plus they have their own fun cocktails. big bar fashions seating on 2 sides, with additional seating throughout the rest of the restaurant. located in a prime spot in central square. so, if you come here and need to wait for a table, pop across the street for a warmup drink. would highly recommend going here if you find yourself in cambridge looking for a refined drinking experience. b&m is SOLID read more

Kind of overrated...Brick & Mortar is known for its secrecy (no obvious entrance to those not in the know...for those who are not familiar, its next to the graffiti alley where the bouncer is standing) and speak easy atmosphere. While I love the atmosphere, this place is always so crowded and the drinks are pretty expensive. I wouldn't come here with more than one other person, otherwise it will be difficult to find a standing spot where you can all hear each other. read more

Brick & Mortar - Lounges Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The bouncer pushed me at the top of the stairs. I could of fell and been seriously injured!!!! I came here last night and they were at capacity. The door was open, there was no signage and I didn't know they were full so I went up the two flights of a narrow staircase to the bar. At the top of the stairs, the bouncer stopped me to tell me they were full, but the way he stopped me was that he pushed me twice with the narrow staircase literally two steps behind me. I was very upset that he couldn't have just held out an arm or tapped a shoulder, put a velvet rope out, but really the bouncers should of been at the bottom of the staircase, at the entrance from the street slowing entrance there. Everyone knows to stop at the entrance when there is security/host in front. Instead this man endangered my life by pushing me in front of a narrow staircase. read more

Well crafted cocktails, friendly bartenders. The actual bar could be larger to accommodate more people.

Speakeasy great for unwinding from a busy work day or kick-starting an evening of fun. I've become a fan of B&M. What I like: It's never too crowded. It's never too loud. The cocktails are good. They have wait service, so you don't have to crowd the bar. Cool atmosphere. The only downside is that if it is busy, you might have to wait for a while. Luckily they have a pretty efficient text notification system and a very friendly bouncer. I think it's a good trade-off for keeping the people that do make it inside comfortable. I have not tried the food yet, but the burger looked very tempting. I'll probably be a regular. read more

Been here at least 10 times over the past few years. Drinks are 5/5 and they always have some fun cocktails to try. Food is solid - burger hits the spot. Would only go here before ~7pm though. Once it gets later, the lights get unusually dim and the music gets played so loud that there's no chance of having a coherent conversation with anyone. The speakeasy vibe + the loud music isn't a good combo in my opinion. When I'm in the mood for loud music, I go to dance bar - not a place like Brick and Mortar. read more

Even with all the tips I still passed by the door to this place a few times... But aside from my directional issues, Brick & Mortar has a really fun vibe and is a surprisingly large place. As other reviews has mentioned, it does get pretty loud as the crowds start to come in, and the 'mood lighting' can be fairly dark. But that didn't dampen my experience. The duck fries were phenomenal and I'd go back just for those! We actually ended up getting 2 orders because they were so good - the chips and queso was also yummy, but nothing out of the ordinary. Some of the drinks were hit or miss, but the bar takes requests so if you're in the mood for something and don't see it just ask! Our group wanted to do a round of shots on the sweeter side and the bartender was able to make ones that tasted like peach rings - so good! read more

I met an old friend here early evening on a Sunday night, and it was the perfect environment for some cocktails and conversation. There were only a handful of people there, the music was great, and the ambiance was quiet and chill. We chatted over mai tais (which surprisingly stood up to those of tiki specialty craft cocktail bars I've visited) and enjoyed the relaxed vibe while we caught up. The bartenders were attentive and friendly, and while I can't truly vouch for their food, I did sneak some fries with bacon aioli off of my friends plate, and that bacon aioli was on point. My only criticism would be that I found the selection to be slightly small in terms of cocktails, but perhaps they do what they do well and don't want to spread themselves out too thin. I look forward to seeing what this place is like on a Friday/Saturday night. read more

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Laidback speakeasy with great beats. Fantastic bartenders and attentive staff took great care of us and provided excellent drink recommendations. Outstanding drink list with classic cocktails and tallboys. Loved my Penicillin (scotch, fresh ginger, lemon, honey, topped with Islay malt) and a refreshing gin/ginger beer highball afterwards, while my cousin enjoyed her mezcal concoction. Packed and semi-loud on a Tuesday night, so imagine the spot is jammed on the weekends which might influence the vibe. Highly recommend a visit! read more

Meh. That's all I have to say. At fancy bars like this where mixology is considered a science, not having cucumbers should be a felony. For example, if I ask for Hendricks gin and tonic with muddled cucumber and you tell me your bar doesn't have cucumber, your fancy speak easy bar should probably shut down. Also, stop putting grapefruits everywhere as decor. It's stupid. Also also, fire the balding bartender that works there. I asked what types of drinks he could make me with Hendricks gin and he just shrugged. I tried to help him out and mentioned that they have many bitters and his response was "yes we do, so what do you want". I'm not here to do your job, sir. That's why you are getting paid to make my drinks. So stop with the attitude, I'm sorry you have to work tonight- MAKE MY DRINK. Another nice bartender helped us and brought out a semi decent green looking drink with a black cherry. I'd avoid this over crowded mediocre bar and head over to Harvard Square (where you will get less sass and more bang for your buck). read more

What a disappointment. Sit at the bar order food. We are told the kitchen is close. Ok, that stinks but sh it happens, but lo and behold another couple sits next to us, apparently orders food, and they get food. And the same again for another couple who also got there after us. We ask the bartender what's up and he says oh no they got the last of the food....Ok buddy. I like the vibe and what it could have been but staff was rude, bartender not really good at making drinks. Was expecting much better. It's a shame. read more

Love the vibe, great location, fun and easy. I love the layout, the U-shaped bar, and how dark it is. Cool servers. Prices are steep but acceptable! Being at such an accessible location with nearly non-existent competition nearby seals the deal for Brick & Mortar. Tip: 1-dollar oysters on weekdays between 5-6 PM! Cocktails are simple, strong, and quick. Of note - very few options for food or beverages for those with particular dietary restrictions (gluten-free/dairy-free etc). Place can get crowded on Thursday/Friday/Saturday, and even at 5PM on a Tuesday it was pretty busy. read more

It's a very classy place and I guess being a speakeasy adds to the classy part. The drinks are very different and not to forget strong too. But a lot of stuff on the menu I had not had before so it was fun. The place is great, no doubt but you will get bored of it soon. I don't have a lot to mention about this place and that is indication enough that I was not very pleased. But it's a decent place in all. read more

To say this spot may be my new favorite joint would be saying too little. Well worth searching out, this unmarked second floor cocktail and small plates lounge sits adjacent to and upstairs from Central Kitchen. Not even the address let alone a sign reveal the identity of Brick and Mortar. Winding your way up two sets of stairs, adventurers arrive at the hostess who quickly determines that we can have a drink while a table will be opening up shortly, she will come get us. Rows of what cannot exactly be called tables, more like high counters with tall chairs, jut out from the real bricks and mortar that are the walls. Old four by fours and bolts affixed to steal beams form the low, dark ceiling. The brass bar in the rear of the small room arcs it's way to form a protrusion around which huddle hungry and thirsty patrons. The stools are chair like, comfortable and spaced well around the wide, gleaming bar. Affixed to the walls surrounding the bar are arm height shelves at which drinks can be had while waiting for a spot at the bar or a table. The dim lighting of the entire space is cozy. Light shoots up the walls on one side of the room while streaming down the walls on the other. Exciting shadows are formed and interesting tricks to be had while placing fingertips against the bricks. Spots open up at the bar, we decide to forgo the table and sit at the bar. That's when it gets fun. Just the listing of cocktails is enough to get the blood flowing: a bullet for Alfredo is mixed with grappa, blanc vermouth and campari, served straight up from an ice cold frosted bottle of the premixed potion. As the bartender notes, very cold and zero dilution. Dry, fruity, not sweet and slippery smooth. The "Sentimental Gentleman," a mixture of scotch, benedictine and Nux alpin, a walnut liquor was thick, syrupy and subtly strong - almost reminds me of alcoholic moxie. The "Low Rider," combines Siembra azul (tequila), Cacao and another ingredient that has slipped my mind. All price in at $10. The "Double Wide," ($6) is ordered from the shot menu and mixes old #7 (whiskey) and coke, served iced. Order four shots and get 'em for $20. The menu consists of sandwiches and plates ranging in price from $7-$12 and include oyster po'boys served on brioche buns, shaved steak sandwich, waffles and chicken, duck hash, Calamari and a couple others. The bruschetta, "choose two for $9," is well executed. The crisped chicken liver atop apricot moutarde and tobacco shallots turned rich liver into a smooth and sweet, crunchy bite. The roasted tomato, white anchovy and goat cheese, wood fired in preparation is complex. Subtly salted anchovy offsets the sweet tomato and the creamy goat cheese pulls in the crispy bread. Two decent sized pieces piled high with well chosen ingredients. The sides menu includes Spiced fried brussel sprouts, fried polenta sticks, devils on horseback and several other choices. The brussel sprouts were crispy, salted well and tender through the middle. The devils on horseback combine a well done piece of bacon speared into a date. Sweet, crisped and salted. A cozy atmosphere staffed with competent servers and drink mixers, a great spot that is focused on items it does well: creative and alcohol rich drinks and unique combinations of small plates, appetizers and other bite sized morsels of "bar food." A complete success. read more

Brick & Mortar - if you find this, youre almost there - Lounges Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

WORST.SERVICE.EVER. This was my second attempt at Brick & Mortar. The first time was on a Saturday night. I was in a group of 5 and there were no tables but the hostess said we could stand by the bar along the drink rail and that we'd have waitress service. We waited about 10 minutes for a waitress and when one finally came over, she yelled at us for standing where we were standing. So we left. But I was willing to give the place another shot. This time I came in after work on Friday. The place was crowded but not overflowing and my wife and I were able to scoop the last two seats in the middle of the bar. As soon as we sat down, we were greeted by the bartender and given waters. Then we proceeded to wait... The bartenders were at the sides of the long bar, one appeared to be filling all the orders for the tables/waitresses, the other had his back turned to us and was serving the guests opposite us as the bar kind of wraps around in a circle. So we continued to wait... 12 minutes since sitting down and not even a glance, I got the attention of a bar back and asked if he could get the attention of one of the bartenders for me. He shrugged his shoulders and walked away. Nice. So I literally got up and walked to the other side of the bar and immediately the bartender noticed me and asked if he could get me a drink. Actually, you can serve my wife and I in the spot we were sitting at! I ordered their version of a negroni and the wife her usual old cuban. And we waited some more... A negroni has 3 ingredients, an old cuban 4. I watched the bartender pour the gin for my drink over rocks and let it sit while he made my wife's drink. 7 minutes later, he finally finished making our drinks. He strained my negroni into a double old fashioned and there couldn't have been 4oz of beverage in the glass. Have a look for yourself. Of course, 90% of the drink was water since it had been sitting for 7 minutes over ice. If you're scoring at home, that's 20 minutes for two cocktails, one totally watered down. Also to note, a couple of ladies sitting next to us had been nearing the end of their drinks when we sat down and had finished them shortly after. You'd think the bartender would attend to them next after they waited for 20 minutes. Nope. He went back over to the other side of the bar. Also, a group of guys who had arrived shortly before us and were seated at a table behind us hadn't been served their drinks by the time we had finally received ours. One guy even attempted to get a drink at the bar and was yelled at by the waitress. We took down our meager drinks in about 5 minutes, walked over to Cuchi Cuchi which was no less busy, where we were greeted and served great, tasty, boozy, and complex drinks in 8 total minutes. read more

Brick & Mortar - "Contessa" - their version of a negroni. That's the full pour of the drink before I had a single sip. Yep,.. - Lounges Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came here based on a recommendation from my friend who's a bit of a cocktail snob (e.g., will only have Hendrick's gin with a gin and tonic). In her opinion, Brick & Mortar is better than Barbara Lynch's Drink. As a result, even though I'm definitely not a cool hipster, I found myself searching for the unmarked entrance of this place one Saturday night. Brick & Mortar is located literally right between Central Kitchen and an Indian convenience store near the Central Square T station. Since the entrance is unmarked, your only clue that a bar exists is the bouncer right outside. Once inside, you head upstairs to the hip, sort of old-fashioned industrial looking bar. One thing I found really refreshing about this place is it is possible to actually find a place to sit down. In the event you can't get a table right away, the hostess takes your name and notifies you when one opens up. The bar area has little hooks under the table to hang your coat, so you don't stand around awkwardly cradling a drink in one hand and holding a huge down jacket in the other. I've been here a few times and have found the wait staff to be extremely nice. One time after waiting over 20 minutes, our hostess finally found us a table, but just as we were walking over, someone else accidentally took it. She felt terrible and apologized profusely, and then the waitress brought us some free treats. The drink menu has some pretty amusing and whimsical items, like the "Sentimental Gentleman", and "Home by Ten". I really enjoy the "Temporary Fix" and ordering your own cocktails directly isn't bad either. Haven't had the food, but the menu looks decent: http://www.brickandmortarbar.com/menus/brick-and-mortar-foodbeverage.pdf Finally, this place is great for people watching. Lots of larger groups and couples on dates. I've seen some pretty amusing blind dates here. read more

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I want to like Brick and Mortar more than I do... the ambiance is great, but the service is slow and aloof. The drinks are okay, but I wish the cocktail menu would vary more by season. I have found the food to be inconsistent, some items are great and others are lackluster. Prices are also pretty steep. Brick and Mortar is not good for groups, but give it a try if you are in the area and are looking to meet up with a couple people. read more

Tricky, tricky! I walked back and forth a couple of times to find this place. There are no signs but it's right next to the alley with the graffiti art. The space is a little small, but it's cozy. This place is good for small groups of friends to hang out. I came here with a couple of friends for food and drinks on a Friday night. There was a line to get in when I went. We tried the duck confit fries and tartare. We tried the crush on the stripper shots and I also had the sister mary cocktail. If you like speakeasy bars and this is a nice bar to check out if you are in Cambridge! read more

Brick & Mortar - Lounges Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This secretive speakeasy style bar is a really cool place to hangout! They have a long circular copper bar that looks really nice. The place has really night ambient lighting and loud music and I love. The entrance is unmarked on the 2nd floor of Central Kitchen. They have a mobile queueing system for getting in, which really makes the wait not bad since you can wait elsewhere. The cocktails here are innovative and delicious! My favorite was the Sister Mary, it was sweet and has Aperol in it, which is one of my favorite liqueurs. Other cocktails like the Penicillin, Paradicey were also sweet and tasty, I like my sweet cocktails! The Streets of Gettysburg was a bit too bitter because it has coffee liquer and bitters in it. All in in a great time with great music and great drinks! read more

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A true speakeasy around the Cambridge area! ENTRANCE To the left of Central Kitchen, you will see a door. There are no signs, but you will see dark stairs. Keep going up. It doesn't get any brighter inside, but you'll notice there's a nice bar. The layout of the bar is meant for groups, so come in packs! FOOD We tried an array of appetizers, which included the wings, bacon wrapped dates, duck fries, deviled eggs, steak tartare, and the burger. Highlights: The fries were perfectly crispy and great to share with the group. Bacon wrapped dates had crunchy, soft, savory, and sweet flavors. I wish there was more cheese inside, though. The wings were crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. There was no specific marinade, but the flavors were great. Burger was a really great portion - Biggest bang for your buck here! DRINKS The girls got a mix of the Sister Mary (grapefruit tequila drink) and the Cider. Since they have a full bar, you can also request drinks, so my coworker got a Moscow Mule. The drinks were strong and good. SERVICE My only gripe about this place was the service. I would've preferred no-service, or full-on service. Our server would set down our utensils at the edge of the table, set down our waters without pouring them, and would only take half of the group's orders until we had to remind her some girls had not ordered. She also did not know how to answer our questions, never making recommendations but asking questions back. She was really unenthusiastic and brought our group's mood down a little. Otherwise, this is a great place to go after work or during late nights. read more

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Vibrant place with attentive servers. They will make sure you don't wait for long to get a drink. We tried a few cocktails. My favorite one was Velvet rope. Yummy and strong! Great place to have a drink and a casual meet up. read more

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I've come on Thursday at 8pm - no line. Decent noise level inside, could hear the other guests easily. I've come on Saturday at 9:30pm - 5 minute wait. Very loud noise level inside, had to shout to hear the other guests. By 11pm, there were significantly less people and we could talk at a normal level. Food: extremely good! We got the duck confit fries. Honestly, would come back just for the food. Drinks: Excellent, fun, cocktails. Surprisingly strong. Ambience: hipster classy, not very intimate seating - parties less than 6 will have to sit at a table with another party Service: very nice, helpful, and personable read more

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One of my favorites bars in Cambridge and maybe boston area. Music is nice, drinks are very decent, not expensive. Nice staff and bartenders. I would just say the waiting time to get in is way too long sometimes ... you could wait an hour and even more! read more

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Hipster Paradise! Pros: Cool, trendy, hipster atmosphere. Really creative menu that changes often. Cons: No sign out front, very dimly lit inside. The coolness I felt among Central's hipsters was offset by the fact that I had to read the menu literally an inch from my face because there wasn't even a candle on the table. [Side note: I realize I now sound like an old person...but I assure you my eyesight is 20/20] My $11 cocktail was extremely weak, I literally tasted no tequila or mezcal, both of which have a distinguished taste, easily present in a good cocktail. read more

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Ambiance is excellent if you come earlier in the evening, when it's friends meeting for drinks and the soundtrack isn't loud yet. Dark room, copper bar, mildly showy bartenders. Bar snacks are solid. The obligatory deviled eggs are nothing to write yelp about, a very standard preparation. Steak tartare, a rare thing to find (see what we did there?), is perfectly mixed and served with just the right amount of bread. I did not get to try the wings, but they looked great from one seat over. The one star loss is because I'd like a broader cocktail selection. The basic menu is short at about eight drinks, two of which are basically standard "get it anywhere" beverages. Now, the bartenders do always have something up their sleeves, and if you ask, you'll get something unusual. But you have to ask, and not everyone knows to. read more

It's sad to see such lackluster reviews for B&M after having such an awesome time here for NYE drinks. Though the cocktail menu is limited with nearly all tequila and whisky-based drinks, the bartenders are damn good and know their stuff. I ordered several cocktails off-menu as I'm more of a gin and vodka man and every one of them was superb. My friends and I went with some Spice Fried Brussel Sprouts and it was great finger food to go along with the libations. As for service, Alice was wonderful and took great care of us throughout the night. We even did a round of D.T.O.'s at the end to wrap things up =D Perhaps the folks have taken some of the initial reviews to heart and made the proper adjustments because I didn't see any such deficits in cocktails, food or service. With drink execution on par with the likes of Eastern Standard, Drink, Clio, Hungry Mother, etc., Central Square's gotten one excellent new addition in the handcrafted cocktail scene. read more

A very interesting place, I would highly recommend stopping by. The unmarked door that leads to the second floor off of Mass Ave, that's where you're headed. Latin themed outfit, unique and creative mixed drinks, pulling a lot of different inspirations in to make the sorts of drinks that you would never ask for because you wouldn't even think of them! The personality is very unique; expect this to be sort of an upscale bar with suave bartenders and loud music. Not a quiet bar atmosphere, but it's not trying to be--ample seating, although if you're looking to talk, probably not the place. If you're looking for an interesting time, then this definitely is the place. Check out the graffiti alley nearby while you're at it read more

Ranks among our top 10 bars in the Greater Boston area - unassuming hip spot with a friendly and attentive staff. Bonus points for having some fun small plates to help temper the alcohol, which have always been a notch above. Additional added bonus points for having a turntable, and always seeming to play great music. Great spot to drop in for a drink or three before or after dinner in any one of the nearby restaurants. read more

This is my go to spot in Cambridge. It has everything that I need. Drinks and good music. Depending on the night, I hear some good stuff. They aren't afraid to play more recent music unlike 90% of the other bars. That is a huge plus for me. Their drinks are good. They make some good cocktails. They are kinda limited on the beer selection. I guess due to the small size they can only carry so much. I love the way the wall is lit at night. read more

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Locals only because this place is off the map. Although it's pretty small, there are some wicked cool vibes going on in this place. The whole atmosphere from the lighting to the (obviously) brick walls to the seating arrangement, Brick and Mortar is cool and intimate. A tiny menu selection but not disappointing in the slightest bit. I tried the Corn 'N Oil based off of former reviews and it really good! I tried the Ryan Gosling solely based on the name, no shame here. It tasted like a juice version of a bloody mary in my opinion, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but there wasn't anything tomato based in it so I thought that was slightly intriguing. Two drinks and this girl was tipsy- that's impressive. I'll definitely come back and try out some apps. Also- shout out the the waitress who was laughing it up with everyone and having a good time. People who actually look like their enjoying their job get big ups from the whole crowd fo-sho! read more

Fantastic cocktails to be had at Brick & Mortar. The space fills up quickly, so be sure to get there early to avoid a wait!

Great bartenders. Drinks were amazing. Place is cute and ambiance is great. Definitely recommend a whiskey sour.

Central Square needed a cocktail bar, and they definitely do that task justice. The cocktail menu is large, and there's something for everyone. Plus, they are not prissy about substitutions, which I appreciate. The noise is off the charts, though, so having a conversation with more than four people is near impossible. Crowd is friendly and surprisingly not all students. Nice addition to the 'hood! read more

The whiskey based cocktails are pretty spot on

Head to Central Kitchen and then take the door on the left that leads upstairs. You'll find a cool place to grab a drink and eat some fancy good appetizers. I came on a weekday for a few drinks and a bit of food. The cocktails are fun and interesting and I definitely had no problem downing 3 of those throughout the night. They have something for everyone: mixes with whiskey, tequila, vodka, you name it they have something fun for you to drink. The food was also really good. I had the duck fries which tasted awesome along side some liquor. It had bits of crispy fried duck in a creamy gruyere sauce. NOMS. There is a time and place for using a fork while eating fries and this definitely qualifies. They have a few other small plate items on the food menu that also look great (wings, brie, etc). As far as big entrees go however, they are more limited. The atmosphere is what I would call quintessential Cambridge hipster. It's a darker room with pretty loud background music, so it's not so great if you're really trying to have in depth converstations with people but on the other hand it's very ideal if that guy next to you is kinda annoying and you don't really care what he has to say anyway. read more

Good vibe. They do a good job of limiting how many people they let up so it's never too crowded. Drinks were well made. I really liked how you could find the perfect spot for your mood, at the bar, in the corner, at a standing table, and a sit down table. read more

I will definitely be coming back to Brick & Mortar. I've heard from a few people that on Friday/Saturday nights, there's a line out the door (but the inside isn't very packed). That's kind of a douche move, but I can't confirm that because my girlfriends and I went at 6pm on a Thursday. (Warning: there is no sign or number on the door. It's the door next to Central Kitchen, or the old Enormous Room for those familiar.) The new layout is GREAT. The space feels way more open than when it was the Enormous Room (which I hated). The new bar looks really classy, and I LOVE the crisp, clean way that they added bartops and stools throughout the space. There was plenty of seating when we arrived after work, so we scored one of the smaller bartops that only had space for the three of us. The service was great. Someone stopped by frequently to fill our waters, the server asked us if we were enjoying our drinks, and even the person who brought our food was pleasant (and funny!). We started the night with a shot each of the bourbon + coke syrup. Oh man. So good. Not worth the $6, but I would recreate that in a heartbeat. We each had 3 additional drinks. I ordered an Old Fashioned which was pretty good, and I liked the added touch of large ice blocks which are slower to melt. The only drink I didn't really like too much was the Gail Collins...just too bitter for me. (The Gail Collins is a mix of mezcal, sloe gin, maraschino, lemon, bitters, and soda.) We also shared the flatbread and the french fries. So good, but also...I was drunk by that point. Our total came out to about $55 each (with tip included). Kind of pricey, but basically that covered my 3 drinks, 1 shot, and 1/3 of the two small plates. By the time we left around 9 pm, the room had filled and everyone seemed to be enjoying their drinks. So yes! Go to Brick and Mortar! I can't believe people even miss the skeevy, gross Enormous Room. read more