Arriving back from Iguaza Falls, we decided to risk a very late dinner here without reservations. The uber ride dropped us off and a pleasant employee guided us to the location as we were a bit bewildered as to where the flower shop storefront was located. We loved the florist- yes plenty of fresh flowers in the shop, They opened the walk in fridge door and we walked downstairs to the speakeasy amid the dj spinning records. We were seated at a table and a very pleasant server ( who spoke English) dropped of our menus and took our drink orders. My aperol spritz was refreshing and hubby enjoyed his cocktail too. Our preferences for seafood or veggies allowed our server to make recommendations that were amazing. The complimentary sourdough bread was devoured- it had been a long 24 hrs without much food - another story! The crab empanada was large enough to share and was AMAZINGLY yummy. No wonder it is one of the most ordered dishes. Hubby loved his anchovy crostini, the BBQ shrimp - delicious, and we shared the argula salad- also a winner. Not much wait for an Uber back to our Airbnb at 1am- time to prepare for tomorrow's departure. Hope to return in the future! read more

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Walked into the flower shop and it smelled amazing. Continued to the bar below and enjoyed a few glasses of wine. Enjoyable atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

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Rating: 4.8/5 [dine in] This speakeasy is tucked inside a flower shop and has made the World's Top 50 Bars list for 11 years, so we had to check it out! We came on a Friday around 6:30 PM and were seated right away. The vibe was calm enough to hold a conversation, though we were told that around 9:30 PM a DJ comes on and the energy shifts. After walking through the flower shop, a host led us through a hidden door and down a flight of stairs into the bar. The menu is extensive, so it took us a few minutes to decide, but our cocktails arrived quickly. Presentation is simple with no flashy garnishes, yet the drinks were crystal clear and incredibly balanced. They were so good we finished them fast. Highly recommend the Yvy Maraey (14,800 ARS)! read more

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We were recommended this place by the hotel staff. I would say you need to check this place out. I'm not sure how many speakeasies Buenos Aires has, but if this is the only one, you should put it on your list of places to visit. I will say, the music can get loud. But once you're in there for a while, you will zone out the music. Thank you to our waiter, Walder! The restaurant was very packed and Walder was very attentive to every table. He also let me practice my Spanish with him. We got the prawns, grilled squid, and the mushroom empanada. All were great, but my favorite were the prawns. As for drinks, I first got the Yamanas, but requested a different drink as that was not for me. I then got the Spuma de Campari and that was my drink for the night. read more

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Amazing speakeasy that embodies everything a speakeasy should! Unique entry, creative cocktails, intimate and surprising atmosphere... And great people watching! read more

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I'd say 3.5 stars! The ambience is lovely, though the music is too loud. Our friend recommended this place because of the drinks and a hot bartender. We didn't see the one she mentioned but we had a few people who helped us get our drinks. I had the Venezuelan which was sweet and tasty but barely had any alcohol. I'm pretty much an alcohol detector and barely felt any after drinking the whole thing. Usually I would be as red as a cherry and I didn't even get rosy. It was more of a mocktail than a cocktail and it was pretty pricey for how weak it is. The bf got a old fashioned which he enjoyed. I love that it's under a florist shop and that the bartenders can provide recommendations based on your preferences. If we're in the area we might give it a go again to try a few more. read more

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I found this 'hidden bar' on Yelp and it happened to be close to my hotel and endorsed by the hotel clerk. She said to go into the flower shop. Apple Maps had an accurate location and we found it easily. The hostess said that she had a table free with a time limit as we had no reservation. The bar is downstairs. It's a cool vibe, dimly lit and music not so loud as to impede conversation. The menu is via UPC code. I had a Nigerian drink which tasted like melon and was not overly sweet. I could see through the bottom of the glass through two perfectly clear ice cubes. Hubby had a Korean drink which came in a heavy iron cup. We had three apps- escabeche atlantico (cold seafood), crab and shrimp empanada (yum) and shrimp scampi (beans with 4 shrimp and not what I expected). The pistachio crème brûlée was delicious. Wait staff were friendly. Tips must be in cash. Enjoyed this unusual place! read more

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A speakeasy underneath the flower shop that has been named one of the top 50 bars in the world for many years. We came here without any reservations, but the hostess was able to fit us in at the bar. The service at the bar was a bit slow as the bartender was busy chatting away. The drink menu was very creative, with tons of great options. I enjoyed my drink - Gentedeleste. I wish it were a bit boozier tho. read more

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Very hip and very cool place to have a drink. You enter through a secret door through a florist shop. Fun. There is bar seating, but I really recommend getting a few people together for a table. Some amazing, original and super interesting cocktail concoctions. We each tried three different ones, just to have the experience. Listed on The World's Best 50 Bars (#30https://www.theworlds50best.com/bars/list/1-50) and although I've only been to a few on this list, I'd have to agree. Look at this one, called Balestrini: Príncipe de los Apóstoles, Campari, Amaro, water from the Atlantic Ocean, eucalyptus Or this, pan con chicharrón: Pan Vodka macerated with crispy pork lard and Pulpo Blanco tonic water Crazy, right? But all were so delicious. Food was excellent too. Service was excellent, even through the noise and bustle of the place. It's not cheap, but totally worth it! read more

The bar is located under a flower shop and is laid out as a skinny rectangle. The vibes and music were cool, but overall the cocktails left something to be desired. They had a decent variety of food items considering the main focus of the bar is on their creative craft cocktails. The empanadas were delicious and the fish was tasty, but it was served whole and was not deboned very well, making it a nuisance to eat. +Instagram: @MiamiCheatDays for more recommendations read more

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This is a speakeasy under the flower shop. It's a world Top 50 bar (#30 as of the 2023 list) so you'll likely need a reservation to get in. That said, it's worth a visit, but the taste won't appeal to everyone. Floreria Atlántico's current menu (as of Feb 2024) highlights the history of native peoples. That theme is in every cocktail. Ingredients like soil, tobacco leaves, cocoa leaves, stones, and even "water from the Atlantic ocean" are featured in the cocktails. It's a bold menu with a lot to say. However, their bold vision is not matched by great execution. Each drink tastes...different. Not different as in an exciting new flavor. Different here means tastes you didn't think you'd have to explain to your friends - like how wood and popcorn taste in the same cocktail. Most of the cocktails have earthy sometimes bitter undertones. It's a unique palette that's presented on the menu, but major props to Atlántico for sticking to their vision and showcasing something truly new. It may not be for me but it is important. They're making cultural awareness statements through their beverages which 99.99% of bars will never do. On another note, if you ask for a drink off menu you MUST verify the price. The prices of drinks on their menu are dirt cheap, but even classic cocktails cost three times more. Ask before you commit. read more

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*** 3.5 stars *** I was dying to go to this flower shop speakeasy during my visit to Buenos Aires but I think the flower shop part of it (which you walk through very quickly) is a lot cooler than the actual bar. And now that it's listed in guidebooks and tripadvisor, etc, that takes away from the allure of it being a real speakeasy. That being said, the flower shop and the concept it still cool and I'm glad I got to visit it, but I don't know that I'm dying to go back or that if you miss it it's any big tragedy. The food, drinks, and ambiance at the bar itself were okay - nothing special. Not sure why it's listed as one of the world's top bars - maybe just because of the speakeasy concept? A cool place to go if you have the opportunity, but don't feel too bad if you don't. read more

This underground speakeasy down the stairs behind a nondescript door in a bougie florist shop in one of Buenos Aires' posh neighborhoods was a highlight of our trip. The bar has a nautical theme and extensive menu full of some of the most original cocktails I've ever encountered, and the new-to-me flavors of the ingredients in the drinks were such a journey! The drinks are inspired by Indigenous traditional medicine, and this is something emphasized on the menu. The aromatics, herbs, and spices used in the cocktails have local provenance and are combined in ways that make them quite different from the cocktails I'm used to trying in NYC. If you're looking for sweet and neon colored drinks with swizzle straws, this is not going to be the place for you, but if you like places like Death & Co or Dead Rabbit, this will be your vibe. A great stop before dinner! read more

Ambience is nice but the place, at least for me was a mess, service is all over the place because space is tight and it gets over crowded. Their cocktails are very interesting not only in their crafting but also in their source as all have Argentine hard liquors primarily. Food is much nicer than expected with highlights such as the seafood empanada (unexpected), the roasted beetroot and the anchovies. The challenge came when we went downstairs were the ambiance is even more festive, rowdy and service is a struggle. We made an effort but got tired after a while and it was early (10PM) so a quick exit was demanded. read more

Number 2 in World's 50 Best? ...ehhh I'm not sure about that. I don't think it would even rank top 10 out of all the bars I've been to in my short life. Granted, I did not try the food so my review is based solely on the drinks. Floreria is a speakeasy located in the basement of an unassuming flower shop. Reservations are available online but I've had no issues coming in person for a quick drink at the bar. Some of the hostesses speak Spanish only, despite the popularity of this bar with foreigners. My most recent visit was Friday night at around 23:00 It was VERY busy. The basement was packed and it was difficult to move around. However, the DJ was doing a great job and people are generally very polite. I managed to snag a spot at the bar after waiting for a group of girls to leave. My group ordered four drinks via a QR code we scanned for an English menu. I am not the biggest fan of the decor or interior. There is nothing special about it and the bar is uncomfortably narrow. The rustic paintings on the wall and the bartenders wearing striped t-shirts give Floreria a "pirate pub" vibe. But the music and drinks say otherwise so I think there is some confusion with the theming here. There must have been a language barrier because the bartenders weren't very nice and the service was pretty terrible. The drinks were pretty well made, the alcohol taste was mixed expertly. However, I think some of the descriptions were a bit....fluffy. "Water from the Atlantic Ocean" ? Ehhh. I heard that the food is actually quite good. If I ever give this place another chance, I will have to try the dinner menu. read more

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Modern dining fare with eccentric cocktails and cool vibes. The Tupa cocktail felt like I was deep in the trenches of the amazon river water. The popcorn with tobacco was a fun touch, but along with the ice cube, this was more fluff than actual drink. While not the best cocktail in town, Id say its still worth getting. The floral shop front is a nice touch to the experience, although slightly confusing if you don't know ahead of time. They have quite the swanky setup in its dark and cozy environment in the dining area. The foliage and candles are a nice touch. They were pretty busy, even at 7pm, but the wait staff managed giving me the right amount of attention. They offer bread service, which is good but if youre planning on eating a lot of stuff, maybe skip it. The anchovies on bread and pickles were delightful. If anything, this was my favorite dish of the night. The fish is potent but not overwhelming. The butter spread and chimmichurri on the focaccia was the real worlhorse of this dish. The shrimp and king crab empanada was actually pretty good! Full of seafood flavor and a lovely crunch on the breading. The bife de chorizo with chimichurri is what you would expect, but they execute it quite well. The fat is rendered, theres somewhat of a crust, and most importantly, oozing with beef flavor. The grilled prawns soaked in rosehip was good, but it was the least exciting dish I had. The rosehip wasn't strong enough to give off any potent floral vibes. The shrimp themselves were ok, but pretty expensive for what you get. read more

Comes no surprise that one of the worlds top 50 bar (last I checked it's at #5) did not fail to impress. Tucked in the ritzy Buenos Aires neighbor hood of Recoleta, floreria Atlantico exudes an almost speakeasy like vibes you'd expect in NYC or other prohibition era type bars. Tucked in the basement of a flower shop (and boy was the flower shop gorgeous!), The host opens a large blast shield like door to lead to this cavernous space which is the bar. Intimate, sexy, classy - you name it. This place has such a vibe and I can see why both local Argentines and tourists flock to this place. Definitely get a spot at the bar, where you can first hand experience Argentine hospitality as well as see the master bartender make your drinks. Menus are both in Spanish and English. Drinks themselves - you have about twenty options of cocktails along with various glasses of wine, spirits, and beers. I got the Colonia lujan and my gf got the Pigue. Drinks range from 700-1000 argentinian pesos, which is about $7-10 USD on the official bank rate as of this review (Argentine inflation and exchange is crazy). My Colonia lujan was made with sake and almost gave me makgeoli (Korean rice wine) vibes! Super delectable and interesting, with hints of floral aroma and served in a almost Japanese esque wooden cup. Drink wasn't too sweet, yet it was super smooth to have. My girlfriend's Pigue was also pretty unique. Has a definite stronger herbal taste to it if you're feeling up for it. Honestly, this place is super cool and I'll be sure to come back here whenever I'm back in BA! (Pro tip: exchange your dollars either at western Union or meet one of the Cambio guys on the street to give you a blue market rate, effectively doubling the pesos you get per dollar, making each drink effectively $3-5 USD!!!) Here's also the link to the Top 50 bar website: https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/the-list/floreria-atlantico.html read more

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Our last night in Buenos Aires was made special with a cocktail at Floreria Atlantico. Fascinating and unusual drink menu! Didn't try the food but it looked good. We tried the lovely house gin on the rocks! Picked up a bottle at the florist shop on the way out! read more

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This place is fantastic. I was told to come here by one of my colleagues. It is located in a great part of town. You enter into a small floral shop and there is a side door that leads downstairs to the bar. There is a long bar and tables to the side. Great atmosphere. The servers and bartenders were all very nice and friendly. My son ordered a pork steak and it was really tasty. It gets really crowded and can take a while to get a table. You have ti out your name on a list to get a table but you can grab any available seats at the bar. Definitely worth visiting. read more

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My favorite restaurant from my few days in the city. Before I came here everyone told me about the steak in Argentina, this restaurant helped me understand why. The wine was quite delicious as well. Really a cool spot read more

Came here for drinks and were excited about the hype. The flower store you walk into is very pretty and smells amazing. The ambiance of the bar itself is quite cool. The drink list is extensive. I got the drink with caramelized popcorn in it, which I would not recommend. For what they are, the drinks are more for the show than actual enjoyment. But the real downfall was how long it took to get our bill, which was almost as much time as we spent with our drinks. We had to ask three times and two separate people before we finally got it, almost forfeiting our dinner reservation elsewhere. read more

3 of 5 cocktails were undrinkable! So bad! While the concept is cute having the bar below a flower shop, and we were able to get right in (despite online comments saying our wait would be terrible and it would be crowded), the drinks were TERRIBLE. The 2 of 5 we had that were drinkable were nothing too special, given the accolades of this bar. We had more inventive AND tasty cocktails in Chicago, Mendoza, Zagreb, Paris, New York, etc than these. It's like the bar just wants to be cool but doesn't actually think about if something is palatable. The service was also incredibly slow but for one bartender who seemed to appear halfway through our time there and was extremely friendly and helpful - even pointed us to a nearby ATM when we mentioned needing one for our travels. overall, they've got to get better at DRINKS if that's supposed to be their thing. read more

The ambiance of this place is outstanding. Service is top notch despite of being busy. The drinks are just amazing highly recommended read more

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In addition to the quaintness if the bar, which is more than unique, Carmen our waitress was phenomenal. She was so patient while we searched through the plethora of drinks and then assisted us with selecting the perfect drink for each of us. To top off the experience, the drinks did not disappoint - perfect! Jan, Steve, Leslie, Steve read more

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The unusual name for this bar is explained by the fact that it sits in the cellar of an old building in the Retiro neighborhood. The bar is accessed through the flower shop on the street level. The bar is a buzzing place with lots of young and old but classy people. There is a menu of original and interesting cocktails spanking the range from the hard-edged dry classics to the more inventive and aromatic ones. The bartenders are cheerful and attentive. Our bartender was happy to customize our cocktails based on which liquor we preferred. There is a food menu too but rather limited in variety. Yet enough to keep the hunger pains away! read more

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I made a reservation and was really looking forward to try this place, given the amazing reviews and awards it has received. Unfortunately, it was so hot down there, the music was so loud (and bad) and the light so dim (for dinner) that we decided to leave before even placing an order. Too bad. read more

This gem was a TREAT. I wish I could give it five stars, but the food lacked in too many ways for me. First off - good luck finding this if you're looking for a restaurant store front. I'm grateful a friend tipped me off before I visit Buenos Aires. Look for the flower shop. Even if it looks closed, knock - or hop on in. Smile to the lady trimming stems, take a BIG whif of the delightful scents that rampage through your nostrils and head on downstairs. Foreigners - they only take reservations via phone call so be prepared to use the data. Otherwise, go early (which in BA time is 9pm LOL). Tell the hostess you tried to get in touch via email, and you've heard wonderful things about the place; she'll probably seat you immediately (which she did for us). First off - I'm a graphic designer by trade and just want to say how fucking impressed I was with the cocktail menu design. It was NEAT. Amazing typography, really special materials and paper stock, beautiful binding, delicate ink illustrations that mirror on the wall decor. I really appreciated it. Aside from is beauty, it was very hard to consume I know more about food the mixology so don't be afraid to ask the waitress for some assistance; ours spoke English and was very patient (though didn't check on us too often throughout the meal). I do believe I remember her saying they brewed some of their own beer (IPAs?). The vibe of the eating/bar area is somewhat that of a wine cellar. Dark, murky, speakeasy lighting.. everyone is gorgeous. Mystical sea creatures scattered across the wall. Very sexy, great for dates or get togethers. The food.. we got the marinated octopus (teeny tiny little guys, served cold.. didn't love that), crispy portobellos (which sadly we learned was tempura batter that was too oily and under-seasoned), Spanish octopus (my favorite of the order - we ordered another because it was devoured), and the Puttanesca pizza which was a sad excuse for pizza. It was basically a flatbread with no cheese, some tomato sauce and scattered sardines. Though the tomato sauce and sardines combination really did work. If I could go again I'd definitely try the braised lamb shank instead. We finished off with the Granny Strudel; our waitress promised we'd love it. Sadly, as beautiful as it was, not awesome. Too much phyllo dough, overly flakey, too cold, barely warm. The fresh whipped cream it was paired with was deliciously light though. With some heat, a big ball of vanilla ice scream to balance the dryness of the phyllo dough, maybe some cinnamon butterscotch drizzle for a little more complexity- it really could've been something, the quality of the apple was there! PS - don't be freaked out by the dollar values by menu items - don't forget that the exchange rate is SUPER in our favor. It costed a little less than a dinner in SF. Overall, definitely worth a visit, it's just special plain and simple! read more

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I've been here multiple times. The atmosphere is just absolutely awesome and drink selection is fabulous. It has a world class vibe and I definitely wouldn't miss this speakeasy if you have the opportunity to visit. read more

Loved it!!! I've been wanting to visit this place on my last few trips to Buenos Aires and I finally made it with my daughter. If you don't know about this place you will walk right by it. It's a beautiful flower shop that also sells wine. There is a huge door on one of the walls that leads downstairs to a super nice speakeasy. The cocktails are amazing and the bar food delicious. The place was happening for a Monday night at 11pm but not so full that you couldn't find a spot to sit. I can imagine the weekends are more full. If you want a table it's recommended you make a reservation otherwise you can sit at the bar if you can find a spot. I highly recommend it if visiting BA. read more

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Pricey, a bit of an expat vibe and too beautiful for school scene, but the cocktails are well made and the staff know what they are doing. A little bit of a pretentious entry process but the atmosphere, once in, is fun. Youngish crowd. But the vibe is def a lot of fun. Fancy. If you want one fun night out in BA, hit this place up. read more

The place is cool, the food good, maybe is not the traditional food from Argentina, it's more gourmet with a very good taste! But the prices are too high for the Argentina restaurants around. The place upstairs is a flower store, the restaurant is in the basement, so I DONT recommend it to go in summer!! The AC is horrible .. for us it was like a sauna .. they said the system changed for Covid rules.. but it's too hot and none windows .. read more

We loved this hidden bar! The food and cocktails were amazing. Keep in mind that if you don't have a reservation, your only option is to sit a the bar. I am a vegetarian so I ordered the pizza with greens. I was not a fan of the heaps of raw kale. I think it would be better with a softer green like arugula, or with the kale crisp. I also had the bread. Boyfriend had the steak which was delicious. Would highly recommend for the experience, drinks, and yummy bites. read more

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I want to give florería 5 stars but I can't lie to my yelpers. So it is a very romantic place, upstairs the entrance is a flower shop/ wine shop, then the door to the basement looks like a door to a fridge. As you open the door you go downstairs to the basement, it doesn't have a lot of light going on but it is part of the atmosphere and enchantment of this place. We didn't have a reservation, the place was full but we decided to wait and hope also for a spot at the bar to open up so we could eat and drink. The employees were all wonderful and definitely went out of their way for us. We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and they made sure to go above and beyond. Finally a table opened at the bar and My husband ordered Malbec but I asked the mixologist to make me a nonalcoholic beverage (I don't drink liquor), he asked if I had any allergies to pollen which was thoughtful. The mixologist created this drink with flower pollen, passion fruit and apparently a lot of love. I had never tasted such a good drink before. They are known for their beverages and I suggest to stick to them. The atmosphere is hip and we saw the most fashionable people there. At the time we got our beverages they were able to sit us at a table. So this is were I take 1 star from their review, Sadly we were disappointed with the food, it lacked flavor and seasonings. We ordered seafood wanting a break from meat but even the calamari was chewy. We ended up ordering some meat since the seafood disappointed us after all Argentinians know how to grill meat right? but sadly the meat lacked seasonings. read more

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I've been dreaming with the day I would visit Florería Atlántico, since I found out about it through a friend. I absolutely adore speakeasy bars, and this is a very special place. The street where the venue is located is calm and you would never imagine that a bar is located there. You will see a small flower shop and once you walk in they will open the "fridge" that will lead you to a stairs where the basement bar is located. Decor is absolutely stunning. I loved to see at the bar, and see the bartender mixing the drinks - definitely recommend you that. I was not very hungry but I was really thirsty and craving a nice cocktail. Everything in the menu sound great but I choose El Corazón Roto (como el de Shakespeare), which is a gin tonic cocktail. It comes with a little tea holder that has a red berry inside. The drink has no color but once you put the little heart with holes inside, it turns red instantly. Very poetic (like Shakespeare). My friends ordered a few appetizers, sea food and the meat board with bread, I had a few bites. Meat was OK, but you can definitely find better meat in Buenos Aires. I recommend you get there early, around the time they open or you call for a reservation. Place gets packed, but Argentinians would get there after 10pm. I will certainly come back. My heart is broken without that cocktail now. read more

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Great food especially the shrimp dish and very creative drinks. Beautiful flower shop as well. Highly recommend.

Hidden bar underneath a flower/wine shop. It is all part of the mystique - one big table full of vases with cut flowers and one wall of wine and spirits. They probably sell little of either as it is really just a front for the hidden bar that opens at 8 PM and stays open until 4 AM with last call at 3:30 AM. Most likely they pay lesser fees with the flower shop listed at the address than if they had a bar door opening right to the street. Here you have to be buzzed into the shop, then if it's already open you can open the freezer door and go down the stairs to the bar. If it's not open yet you hang around the flower shop until opening time. Kind of a clubby atmosphere. We read from another reviewer that you should sit at the bar and pick seats right in front of where the bartenders mix the drinks. The person was totally dead on as it was the happening spot and we got to see lots of really interesting drinks being made and served in all sorts of interesting vessels. Since the place is so heavily frequented with English speakers it would be nice if they had it translated menu for the drinks in English as well as Spanish. Lord knows that even in English I don't know what a third of most ingredients on craft drink menus are, but it would be a lot easier if you at least knew what the other 66% were! We started with a Newalak and a glass of Cabernet Franc. They don't have much wine here and I'm not sure they have much beer either. This is a craft cocktail lounge/restaurant. The Nalewka was what the bartender recommended after I told him I was interested in something like Manhattan. It was served in a bronze goblet? See the pic. It was very tasty, clean and clear with very little sweetness. We ordered the fresh ricotta with fried sage and supposedly pomegranates but they must've run out because it was served with diced tomatoes. It also had nothing to spread the ricotta or dip into it with which was strange. Luckily we had some of the bread that they had brought out with the very dry cured black olives and we used that to spread the ricotta. It needed a little bit of salt and a little drizzle of oil and then it was perfect. We also ordered the octopus with the potatoes. They must cook that octopus for a long time in broth to get it so tender and then they just put it on the grill to give it a little bit of extra flavor. It was fantastic - no rubberiness whatsoever! Our second set of drinks was a Cherries Jubilee which was along the lines of a Manhattan but with cherry brandy and a fresh cherry (with pits!) and a drink that they told us later was called a Desafio - "a challenge" which had rum, citrus juice and lime peel and was only slightly sweet. We saw a rack of lamb go by which looked tasty and large enough to satisfy us so we ordered that for our main course to share. The meat was well cooked with very little lamb flavor and very well seasoned, almost to the point of being a little salty. It was served on a bed of cool carrot purée with a couple of steamed potatoes and roasted shallot. It was great fun to cut off the mest and then split the six bones into Friar Tuck like pieces that we could nibble on at the bar. It is dark and unfortunately not as cool as it needs to be in this place. It is kind of a half moon shape semi circle bar with one row of tables along the opposite wall and with very dark walls with lights on some sketches/drawings. The bathrooms are the far end of the restaurant and there are unnerving mirrors as your walk-through in front of you and then to your right as you turn that kind of put you off a little as you're trying to get to the restroom. The staff is very nice, the food was good and the vibe was young and predominately English speaking. If we had not been sitting at the bar we don't think we would've had as good a time and don't recommend tables unless you have four or six in your group. The long skinny nature of the space makes it hard to really see anything especially because the bar is rather tall in comparison to the tables so unless you have a group you would feel very isolated with just two people sitting at a table. read more

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Nunca hemos recibido peor servicio. Vinimos después de cenar y terminamos esperando una hora y media entre tragos. La espera irrazonable no fue lo peor--lo peor fue pedirle amablemente ayuda o servicio repetidamente a varios empleados que nos ignoraron cada vez. La única persona que intento ayudarnos fue el DJ, quien también fue ignorado por los empleados cuando intento ayudarnos. Mientras esperábamos e intentábamos que nos ayuden los empleados, el bartender encontró el tiempo para servirles varios chupitos a sus amigos, quienes estaban al lado nuestros. Cuando finalmente recibimos nuestros segundos tragos (una hora y media después de pedirlos), no se disculparon y dijeron que "los tragos vinieron de países lejano, por eso tardaron tanto" [los tragos tienen nombres de países alrededor del mundo, pero los tragos de Paraguay y Perú (que habíamos pedido) eran unos de los más cercanos]. Intentamos pedir la cuenta inmediatamente pero, sin sorpresa, nos abandonaron de vuelta, a los tragos y a nosotras. Luego, un mozo les dijo a una pareja que se muevan porque no querían servir más en la area donde estábamos nosotras, pero no nos dijeron nunca nada a nosotras (y cuando les dijo esto a la pareja, nos ignoró mientras estábamos esperando nuestros tragos). Pedir la cuenta tardo bastante--fue un proceso similar donde fuimos ignoradas por varias personas. Cuando pagamos, los empleados fueron irrespetuosos y nos cobraron tragos que tardaron una hora y media en llegar. Fue una experiencia ridícula. Los tragos son buenos, pero la experiencia en el bar arruinó nuestro fin de semana. read more

Such a cool place with excellent execution. The menus are beautiful and I only wish I had taken one home! The flower shop above ground is a fun waiting room, although we only had to wait 5min after putting our names on the list before we were shown downstairs. We weren't able to see to the end of the bar downstairs, but with the DJ spinning his records and liveliness of the atmosphere downstairs, it felt like it stretched on forever. We passed a couple eating a whole fish and other parties eating a variety of other dishes, and although we were tempted, we had already eaten and stuck to drinks. We were served our drinks in a small medicine bottle, to be poured over ice by ourselves. We had a great time watching the bartenders whip up the other drinks. read more

We came here as a first stop after a very long flight arriving on a Friday night - it was standing room only. I happened to grab a seat after standing around for quite some time, but my companion had to stand -even for his meal. My partner had bone marrow, I had to look away for this one, but I'm told (and confirmed by rabid sucking sounds) that they were spectacular. I fell asleep at some point but that was the jet lag vs. the environment. It was dark, I was with a sexy man, and in a sexy place. It's fortunate all I did was fall asleep -wink wink! read more

Believe the good reviews. Food great. Drinks great. Feels authentic. You feel special because speakeasy. Though not so much a speakeasy as a facade. Neither quite a tourist or a locals place... it gives me the vibe of a place you take your out of town friends because it is somehow both cool and a safe bet they'll be at least a little impressed. (Unsure if that's true but I was impressed.) Reservations probably required in prime time... but no shame in going early to a place this nice. Enjoy! read more