The vibe in this place was great! The staff were so helpful to explain their menu and drinks…read more The food options are all shareable/Tapas. We ordered a few to try and it was plenty of food. The drink menu was awesome. Creative combos but also very good. They also have a full bar of the ones listed don't hit the spot for you. It's an intimate settling with limited tables. You are definitely encouraged to sit back and enjoy the food and company as you listen to the piano player. It was a great dining experience for sure. If drinks and vibe are what you are looking for this is the place.

A new spot in the Watertown night scene, several friends suggested it would be the kind of place I…read morewould enjoy, considering my jazz background. I found myself with a hole in my social calendar one Thursday night the second week they were open, and decided to see what the buzz was all about. Their website and facebook page suggested to "dress to impress", so I dug out one of my bespoke Italian suits and found the perfect silk tie to match (lots of orange, because it was nearly Halloween) and hopped in the car to arrive early enough for the first show (they have two shows per night, 7pm and 9pm, both roughly 90 minutes). Picturing a bar-full of women in swanky gowns and men attired similarly to me, I was disappointed in finding out that substituting heels for sneakers with jeans was the norm for women, and throwing on a blazer over jeans was the standard for men. This is more a reflection of the area, than the business, and there were some couples who took this suggestion seriously, with some people dressed to the nines. The inside is gorgeous, with the lounge area filled with comfortable-looking seating areas, and a couple of tables for diners (not a lot of those, however). Paintings of legendary singers lined the walls. The bar area is sparsely decorated, and a bit too starkly lit for my taste, picturing the smoky jazz joints of my misspent youth. Lots of stools, and a beautiful stone bar top completed the look. I found a seat at the bar, and ordered a martini. No Stolichnaya available (except for raspberry) so I settled for Grey Goose instead. It was perfectly mixed, and I awaited for the piano show to begin. As they were new and starting to fill their entertainment ranks, that night they had a pianist who was auditioning. He was acceptable, with a decent voice, but lacked a lot of the spark of other performers I've seen. I have to go back another night to hear some of their other performers they have lined up. There's a menu of small plates that will fit nicely with cocktails, which is the main attraction there, with a list of seasonal offerings. Since I had already eaten, I didn't order any food, but what I saw presented to others looked good. Something for my next trip. All in all, this is someplace I will probably frequent, since it's close by, and in time, I'm sure the concept will catch on and become very popular. I'd suggest giving 88Keys a try for a special date night, or someplace to go if you're looking for a different vibe than the other entertainment venues in the area.

Firstly, the pizza here is phenomenal. The nachos not so much. Typical dive bar: regulars who…read moreconverse with the bartender & everyone shares a couple laughs. Great drinks, keno, scratch offs, pool table- everything you need for a chill afternoon.

Stopped in on a Friday for karaoke. Shelly at the bar is fantastic and sweet as can be. Davy Dee…read moredoes a great job with the karaoke. Stop in sometime!

Best "dive bar" in Bristol. Fastest and best service around. Our group of friends has a Christmas…read moreDay tradition to go to Augie's, and I honestly couldn't think of any other bar who would accept the lot of us with open arms. Their bartenders are so friendly, they have great drinks, and their BullShoot darts game entertains for hours. I would recommend this spot to anyone trying to have an awesome but exclusive time with friends. Enjoy!!!

Not a bad dive bar for Bristol. The bartenders are cool, the food is decent (fried mostly) and the…read moreprices are right.

The VB is a little hole-in-the-wall, locals-only sort of place where everyone will turn from their…read morebarstools to look at the strangers walking in, but are just as likely to buy your next round and then remember your life story the next time you show up. It's always a good indication of a place when the staff hangs around even when they aren't working, since they like it so much. I tend to only show up with Sarah G. is working (hi!) but it's one of my favorite spots to go when I know I don't have to impress anyone and can just be myself.

Nice little towny bar. Cash only but they do have an ATM in case you find yourself without cash…read more They have a couple pool tables in a separate room than the bar which is always nice and roomy. Service is perfect. Bartender is very observant and knows exactly when you need another drink. Drinks are made perfectly too

Great Local Corner Bar! I've been Going for Decades, Not Daily, but Regularly. Great Bunch of…read moreRegulars. Pool games & Darts usually going on. Tunes Vary. Comfy Atmosphere! Awesome Owners that Care about their Customers! Highly Recommended!

Stop by for a panini and soup paired with your favorite drink. Play pool or darts, or watch your…read morefavorite sports games. The bartender was great on Saturday I never waited for service. Even the owner stopped by to check on everything and make sure everyone was happy.

Decent hall perfect for parties or other similar events. Pretty good sized..there is even room for…read moredancing if you hire a band or a DJ. The bathrooms are clean and that is a BIG must for me! The bar is huge and inviting...and the drinks are DIRT cheap!

Always looking for a new fun spot. The good, it's small, intimate, friendly staff, great drinks…read more Amazing vibes, good music.. The I wish there was more---- As a chef disappointed only hummus or a small charcuterie for food. (Better than no food but wish there was a few more picky things.. (I'm happy to help curate a few easy menu items for ya that don't require a full kitchen.. and can be set ahead as it's served cold ... I'll trade for cocktails!! lol) End of the day, glad we came, will be back

What a cool speakeasy this place is! A few friends and I visited this place on the spur of the…read moremoment. What a hidden gem! Literally! This establishment is a tea shop during the day and speakeasy by night. We started off getting a small plate of hummus and Mediterranean olives. Then to drink I got specialty cocktail MICTLANTECUTLI (AZTEC) blood orange margarita blood orange tequila* *, lime, bitters, smoked salt And I added a RITUAL KIT Each Elixir has a custom, crafted Ritual You can add the Ritual for $5 As you imbibe, you alchemize * create with intention This was so cool and I would definitely recommend them. Overall the service here was great. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely come here again.

Great dive bar and even better place to see a show. I went last night for the first time and it's a…read morenice spacious place. Staff were cool, drinks were cheap, music was loud, it was a damn good time. Had a steak sandwich and nachos to eat and they were delicious. I have to give special props to Mark, the owner. He was a really cool guy and I mentioned I was running low on funds and out of nowhere, he gave me a free beer and discounted drinks all night for me. This guy is the man. The place is a little hard to find, but it's located in between Church St. and Rubber Ave. I parked on Church St. and walked around to Rubber Ave. and it's located in a little hole in the wall, right next to the fire station.

I would give negative stars if possible. Went to see a band that had to leave before they could…read moreplay because the staff so badly mismanaged the show. Only takes cash. What is this 1998? Won't be back