Delightful summer menu, amazing bespoke cocktails with a twist, and a great staff. It is luxurious, fun, and trendy all shaken (not stirred) into a Martini Glass.
I have been hearing about the Dirty Martini chain for ages from several people whose opinion I trust. But I couldn't wait to see it for myself, particularly as the Monument location was having a launch for their new summer menu and a tasting of their sinful cocktails. Manager Fabio gave us a mini cocktail class and was wonderfully welcoming to the relatively recently opened establishment.
Dirty Martini is completely underground with two large bars and 3 areas for seating groups of any size. One resembles a quasi-retro disco with large red light up tunnel walls the other is lit with neon green light on top while the seating area has red leather booth seating and rectangular lamps very reminiscent of the Ritz with a clubbing twist. The walls are plastered with photograph graffiti wall art and red curtains divide the areas.
The menu featured with mini gourmet burgers, pork and caramelized red onion hot dogs, Cajun spiced wedges, chicken satay skewers, and crispy vegetable dumplings. There were also sharers consisting of hummous, olives, chorizo, parma ham and various dipping sauces. The cocktails were fresh and perfect with lovely garnishes and deep flavors. We had the Peach and White Tea cocktail along with the Orange and the Blood Orange and Vanilla.
Apparently there is a happy hour until 10pm on Martinis and a DJ at several nights. This place would be perfect for small and medium sized parties with special deals advertised. I am a Martini fan in general but suddenly I am preferring the Dirty Martini. read more