I usually come to Napa for the wine, but during the Napa Lighted Art event my wife and I followed…read morethe sound of Metallica coming from a nearby bar--and I'm so glad we did. We popped in and found JV behind the bar, spinning great music ahead of an event they were hosting. He made some drink suggestions and they were 100/10! I got the Manhattan and Old Fashioned while my wife got the white gummy (wish we got a picture of them but the quality was perfect). The energy was instantly welcoming and refreshingly unpretentious. Great tunes, great atmosphere, and a bartender who clearly knows how to make great drinks. We asked what music they normally play and they responded it depends. At their busy times it's mostly hip hop and R&B, other times the bartender's will throw some music on. I would suggest stopping in to have a great cocktail and see what they're playing. This was a fun, unexpected stop that made our night even better. Shout out to JV for the fun experience! I didn't catch the other staff members names but they were funny and welcoming as well. Here is a picture of JV in a stitch beanie his Manager brought him.

Oh gee, a Thursday night and everything is closing early except for this place on our way back to…read morethe hotel. We've been in this space before but don't recall what it was called back then. I think it was a meat kind of place. Open til 1 am, may not make it til then cause more important stuff back at the hotel, wink, wink. A lively bunch but not necessarily our kind of crowd. Great music, rockin' scene. Drinks were good, music was good, service was prompt. 4 stars for open late in downtown Napa.

We were escorted here by a gentlemen at Zuzu, not sure if they're affiliated with Zuzu but they…read morehave an adjoining door and shared restrooms. We wanted to stop into Zuzu's and being that it was so hot out, I wanted to walk into Zuzu's to make sure they had their a/c cranked up. I was greeted by the gentlemen who presented me the option of a cocktail lounge was sounded nice. Lead the way, kind sir! Felt like our own private lounge as we chose a cozy dark corner. It's a narrow bar and perfect for the 2 of us.

Cute, swanky bar. Decor had moody vibes & loved the velvet cushioned bench seats…read more Unfortunately, service wasn't great. We didn't seem like the crowd that was already enjoying their cocktails, (my 66 yr old mother & my 74 yr old aunt).. but we gave it a go while we were waiting for our dinner resos a few streets down. They had a pop up menu that had Australian whiskey- which were 10$ each. Great price considering the regular menu with drinks @ 18$ a pop. Drinks were just meh. Tasted like whiskey shaken up with ginger beer. Will give this bar another shot one day, maybe need to go when the Sun is down and the moon is up?

Just came in the other night solo. Had the Shrimp Cocktail and it was delicious. Just had a cider…read moreto drink. The ambiance is like a place you could get lost in time while being very rustic feeling with Moody lighting. The staff was friendly and very conversive. I can say this place is now my new favorite happy hour spot to go to after work.

The Fink is a refreshing change of pace from Napa's many tasting rooms and a great stop for those…read morelooking for a cocktail experience. Conveniently located near several downtown staple stops, it's an easy addition to an afternoon or evening exploring the area. The cocktail menu is extensive, with plenty of creative options and stories behind many of the drinks. For my fellow gin cocktail girlies, I'd recommend starting with the Bronx Cocktail. For round two, the Bee's Sneeze is another solid choice. I paired my drinks with the lobster roll, which was the standout food item of my visit. The bun was light, fluffy, and perfectly toasted. While the lobster salad wasn't the best I've ever had, it was a very solid bite for a dive-lounge-style bar. I'd skip the chips it comes with, but the fries are absolutely worth ordering. One small service hiccup worth mentioning: the fries are listed as coming with a herb aioli, but mine arrived with ketchup. When I asked about the aioli, my server initially tried to play it off before eventually sharing that they were out. Not a dealbreaker by any means, but it was an odd interaction that could have been handled more directly. The atmosphere is a dark, casual lounge with a cozy hole-in-the-wall feel along the river. The staff was welcoming. If you're looking to trade wine tasting for a cocktail side quest, The Fink is definitely worth a visit.

Came here for drinks. Tried the Bahn-Mi--delicious with a spicy kick. Recommend. Also tried Teacup…read moreMasala. It was okay. Not my fave. Loved this spot and the vibes. Will definitely be back. update: 3 months later. Came for trivia night. Had the "last word" drink which was okay. I also had the "tears of the kingdom" which was tasty. I'd have that one again. Also love that they were showing a movie. Like so cool. I was invested.

Came for a listening event but left soon after due to basically being ignored. We walked in a…read morelittle late because I was coming from work and one of the employees saw us standing at the door but continued on as if we weren't there. There was trivia taking place so we walked up to ask for a sheet but she just handed us a poster for the event and shooed us away. We sat down to wait thinking there was going to be another activity afterwards but there was not and in the end, they passed out tote bags to participants. I was very excited for these as they were advertised online with purchase but when I asked how I can buy one, she stated "only trivia participants can get a tote." Poor advertising since online it stated tote bag gifted with purchase and they did not follow through. I even asked if there could be any exception since we weren't offered a trivia sheet but nothing. Didn't realize that you couldn't participate in a "listening event" if you didn't show up exactly on time. Even more upsetting is that before we left, we saw her bring the almost full box of tote bags to the back so there were definitely extras.. In addition, as we sat down, we could also see another employee checking in with every other table except us. We were not even offered or given the chance to look at their drinks or food. As a person of color in a very white space, it felt a lot like we were being excluded on purpose. It was not a nice feeling. The space felt very unwelcoming and I hope they don't treat other customers this way. I even browsed in their vinyl section because I didn't want to feel like my trip was an absolute waste, only to find that they had limited music at an upcharged price. Very disappointing.

Came here for trivia. It was super fun. I realize I have…read moreactually never been to Mercantile so oopsies to that previous review. It's on the 2nd floor of Andaz on an outdoor patio. Dog friendly. Loved that for me. To start I had the beach cocktail, which was okay. and then I had the Napa martini. I also had the shishito peppers that were tasty. Initially the bartender overcharged me for one of my drinks, I brought it up and he fixed it. But it was odd that the price didn't match the menu...anyway. Will be back. Cool vibes

This rooftop bar is located at the 2nd floor of Andaz Boutique Hotel right in the heart of downtown…read moreNapa. Was in the area meeting up some group of friends and was having dinner at Tarla Mediterranean Restaurant next door and we all decided to check out Mercantile Social and Terrace. The hotel itself is pretty and chill and the staff are all soo welcoming and accommodating. I dropped off my vehicle at the valet and they are prompt and well mannered. The bar tenders at Mercantile were friendly and took good care of us throughout the evening. They had outdoor patios that are clean and equipped with outdoor heaters and fireplaces so it was very warm and chill. The drinks were made good and we all enjoyed the ambiance of the place as it is private and relaxing. highly recommend this spot and will definitely return.

This place is a new favorite of mine…read more I think as I go to more and more Tiki Bars, I really gravitate to the ones that have more unique drinks. I make drinks at home. I've had a traditional Mai Tai a million of times. Do you have Tiki Drinks that are going to make me want to drive 45 minutes to you? On top of that, is your food worth it? I'm happy to say that the answer to both of these questions are yes. I've gone here 3 times within the last two weeks and one item that is a constant order is the Orange Chicken. Nowadays I think people are used to the classic super sweet Panda Express style Orange Chicken that you'll also see occasionally at your local Chinese food restaurant. Wilfred's Orange Chicken definitely is sweet but its not as sweet as what I used to and I'm not mad about it. There's a lot of depth with the sauce. I don't know if they are just putting more soy sauce or dark soy sauce...Maybe it's Oyster/Fish sauce? Theres definitely some kind of extra Umami going on. An added plus is that it pair perfectly with the tanginess of the Pineapple Fried Rice. For drinks my favorites have been the Manta Ray and the Sanfroyosko. The reason being is just because these have been the more unique ones that I've been really enjoying. The Manta Ray is more tropical than one might think. However it's tropical with a bit of funk. The combination of the Gin, Falernum, and Sauv Blanc Syrup really add to the complexity. The other drink I really like is the Sanfroyosko. If you are a Mai Tai lover, this is the one to try. The substitution of the typical tums with the Shochu, Sake and Pisco add even more of a Wine and floral flavor profile to the drink. On top of that the Sesame Orgeat gives and even more nuttier flavor than normal. But despite all these flavors going on, it still kinda tastes like a Mai Tai. The service has always been amazing. Every person who has served us has served us with a smile. But even despite how friendly they are, there still remains this sense of professionalism with their interactions. They check in at the perfect times. They ask how we are enjoying everything and share their favorite things to drink/eat. With the amazing tiki decor and island music, you really do feel like you are on an Island anytime you eat here.

Stopped by this establishment with high hopes for the food and ambiance, the ambiance and service…read morewas exceptional but everything else not so great. Let me break down how everything faired The location for this spot is easily accessible and it does stick out from the other restaurants, so kudos points on location and presentation for the restaurant. So here is the sad part the food was not up to par. Here is everything we sampled Spam fries - breaded and deep fried, placed in a spam can for presentation, it was piping hot, slight crunch for anyone that has not sampled this before let us just say it is different good deep fried pickles - if I see this on the menu I try it wherever it is offered, the pickles did not have a snap, tasted old, dipping sauce on side was ok but the pickles sadly did not taste fresh natsubi - fancy musubi with spam just added furikake and drizzled with sauce on the smaller side but it was decent smash burger - made with two patties regular hamburger bun, not sure why but both patties were dry and overly burnt, less then a 3rd of the burger was finished by my son saying they messed this up bad, my daughter ordered same thing had less then a bite saying it was to burnt to eat wife had the teriyaki salmon plate, for the most part had a nice glaze and tasted good my kids who really don't like fish picked off my wifes plate both saying it was good we ordered several drinks to wash down all their dislikes lol for the kids non-alcoholic and for us alcoholic Manta Ray - several alcohols in this drink it was strong and good, definitely order this Ube-Bae-Baby - pineapple, coconut, ube this was made well I would order this again Banana Dreams - banana, grapefruit, lime, pineapple this was also flavorful I would order this again Pagan Ritual - i could taste the rum but not sure what else was added but I would also order this again of the 4 drinks the presentation of the manta ray and pagan ritual were really well done, put those on your instagram feed again for the food I would not eat here again but for the drinks, ambiance and liveliness of the place definitely a place you want to experience for yourself food ** pass on the food price $$$ service ***** top notch service, helpful staff, friendly staff ambiance ***** been to my share of tiki bars location for this one is spot on, it was open and very visible based on looks alone from other restaurants in the area

Chispa is super cute, the bar is amazing. The staff is always so pleasant…read more The food and drinks did take a while to come out but that didn't bother me. Prices seem to be average. I've been twice so far

I wish I had taken photos of everything we ordered, but we all dug in way too fast…read more We got the chili crisp pork nachos during happy hour, really good with a nice kick of spice. The pastor tacos (also happy hour) were by far the best pastor tacos I've ever had. Super flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also tried the lettuce wraps. They were good, but probably not something I'd order again. The fried chicken sandwich was solid, juicy, flavorful chicken, and I loved that it came with fries since that's becoming rare in Napa. The burger was also good, again with fries (much appreciated). THE STAR: the octopus. WOW. So tender with the perfect balance of flavor. It was the only dish I managed to take a photo of because the presentation was beautiful and honestly better than any octopus dish I've had in the valley. 10/10!! Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable, helped steer us in the right direction, and kept things fun at the table. Huge thank you to Em for such a great experience! We will be back very soon!

First off hats off to hostess / deisy and server/ Gavin. i felt very welcomed from the moment came…read morein and the service was very quick and attentive. the atmosphere was upscale and very fun. i'll be back soon!

We went to Sky and Vine and were pleasantly surprised to see Gavin our server! He always treats us…read morelike VIPs! We love the vibe and food is great. We recommend coming here for pre and post game (wine tasting) Cheers!