This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.

Such a great addition to Waterbury. Came here for lunch with my boss and we really enjoyed our…read moretapas style lunch. Service was a little slow although there wasn't a lot of people.

i had hoped i would never have to put a review like this on yelp. Im so damned embarrassed for them…read more& Ive gotta say i dont see how this place is ever going to make it if they keep on focusing on construction upgrades which they are constantly in the process of doing. looks not content. my dad who is my foodie buddy had loved this place since it opened. weve been regulars. i woildve taken him ANYWHERE in Ct to make him happy for this milestone birthday gone completely sideways. if i had asked them & told them i would pay them to take their heads out of their asses, it would not have happened. because they simply dont get it. i am hoping that this poor beautiful server who had the misfortune of me as a customer & no backup from ANYONE, most especially the bartender who was serving her ONE customer & talking about nails, will move on to a place shere she will learn something. seriously. this poor girl. my dad was one of the first customers here, & he's very loyal to businesses & responds to good service which we did have when they first opened. the ONE guy that was good at his job w a personality has not been seen in quite awhile, so ive gotta believe he's moved onto bigger & better things. our entrance up the front stairs shouldve been a glimpse 0f what was to come, & this is the clientele they are are appealing to with their HSN fake IVY covered fences. our entrance up the stairs and throughout the dining experience was met w a million cameltoes & fat laden tatooed muffintops hanging over belts & waistlines. sorry but i cant even stomache that over a backyard family barbeque. CLIENTELLE. they are not tippers. why would ANYONE want to work here? an entire table next to us jumped up like there was an AR 15 in tow because of a BUG ON THE WINDOW. we were ready to duck & roll. we waited and waited and waited on simple things. water. chips for the quac. the things that were listed on the menu that they didnt have. loke the things that bring people in: like the "homemade" pudding they didnt have. like the ham croquettes app they didnt have. we ordered the fire cheese app. the person who delivered it tried lighting it & it wouldnt light & they never came back to ignite it & the server who was waiting on us didnt know because teamwork & managerial leadership was nonexistant. no prescence of ANY manager or any one in charge. that bartender was a disaster. the two espresso martinis tasted like old coffee water w a shot of Baileys. awful. they shouldve paid us to be there. when a bartender has ONE customer & theyre talking sbout nails & their servers are depending on them for the entireity of the meal service these servers are screwed. i hope the servers wake up & go somewhere where theyll learn something like Brass City Cafe on Hamilton Ave to get a good meal & great service. so few places left in Waterbury. you wont see this clientelle @ Brass City or Diorios. theyd hide them away. no matter how much home improvement they do & ill admit great potential here. but i give it 8-10 months. not to mention the miserable experience they gave to one of their very first loyal customers who had a milestone 90th birthday. i cant tell you you how many times weve made resv's here explaining the event . & they act like its a damn surprise when we show up. awful. just awful. and hopeless. never again. felt bad for my daughter who was paying for it & my dad who just wanted to enjoy his 90th birthday at a place he once loved.

This place deserves way more attention than it gets. Tucked in downtown Bridgeport with easy street…read moreand garage parking nearby, 29 Markle Court walks in with serious style -- the decor is chic, the atmosphere is warm and cool at the same time, and it genuinely feels like somewhere you'd expect to find in a much bigger city. Drinks first: my slightly dirty martini was made exactly right. My friend went with cosmo and it was equally on point. Whoever is behind that bar has their act together. Then the food happened. We started with grilled bread with an EVOO, agave, and chile dip -- sounds simple, ate like a statement. The char on the bread, the heat and sweetness of that dip. Good sign of things to come. Main event: shrimp and grits. Guinea flint grits, spicy red sauce, sage, stock. I don't say this lightly -- this is one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. The grits were creamy and rich, the sauce had real depth and heat, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. The whole bowl just worked on every level. Dessert: goat cheesecake with pistachio dust and berry compote. Tangy, creamy, not too sweet, and that pistachio dust on top was a perfect finish. We cleared the plate.

Finally got around to trying 29 Markle, twice…read more Everything sampled was great. Service was good, though a little more knowledge on the menu would've been nice. The chef owner came out personally to check on everyone. We will be back.

Celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday…read more everything was perfect drinks and appetizers were delicious waitress was great'

Weeks before, I booked a reservation to celebrate my birthday with some friends here, before dinner…read moreelsewhere. The day before, they cancelled my reservation as they were having a private event. Why wait to inform me of the cancellation. More advance notice would've been appreciated.

This is a very nice lounge. Great looking crowd. People having a good time without nonsense…read morefighting and brawls spilling out. Diverse music, something for everyone. Drinks at the bar a little on the pricey side. Not a huge place but compact enough with a little space to handle. Security is tight, good staff. Grade: B+

*HONEST TO POST ALERT* Believe the reviews from 4-8 years…read moreago!! This place is not really the scene for a 21-27 year old. It's pretty run down and the music selection is not very diverse. I went last night and I felt like I was the youngest person there and I'm 22. The photos give you high expectations so if you still wanna pull up lower them.

This place is amazing.wonderful time, great vibe. Door music , had a fantastic time barter Mark was…read morefantastic great drinks and delicious food here. Service was quick and polite. Must come back.

The food is awwwsome! Drinks are just right and beautiful.The bartenders are hot. The music stay…read morejumping.

Went with a group of friends and the vibe was exactly what we were looking for, a laid-back cool…read morespot to hang out. It's got that speakeasy feel where you can actually talk, laugh, and enjoy the night without it being chaotic or having to scream to talk to the people you are with. The drinks were on point. Good variety, well-made, and not just your standard bar menu. We ended up hanging out longer than planned because it was just an easy place to settle in and enjoy ourselves. Comfortable seating, good atmosphere, and a crowd that keeps things fun without being over the top. Overall, this is a great spot for a night out with friends to grab drinks, catch up, and enjoy a solid vibe. Definitely worth checking out, and we'll be back.

Came here with some friends after finding this hidden gem on social media...very bummed...see why…read moreat bottom The drinks themselves were great! We got the Fire & Ice (smoky mezcal meets pineapple, jalapeño agave, lime) We also got the sour Skittles beer. I love sour, but this was a thicker beer, smoothie like. Not what I was expecting Our friend got the Namaste Rose (Rose, with grapefruit, rosemary and lemon with a sparking touch The drinks themselves were good, but the experience could have been better... *VERY UNDERWHELMING, as we weren't allowed to open the door. This is part of the experience that we were robbed of! Our IDs were checked, asked if we were here for the Den, and then were escorted to the door. Not what I was expecting as my first time here... I won't be back. We were excited to push the book and open it into a secret den...

We came here for the grinch pop up. It's a cozy lounge so tickets are limited per night. Grinch…read moreperforms a few songs and then allows for picture taking afterward. The show was short but a lot of fun! The Grinch played the character perfectly and interacted with the crowd. Drinks and bites are optional. I got the sugar cookie shots they were okay. I also got the Grinch has a heart because I'm a tequila girl but I wasn't a fan of this one. The sliders however were great.

Came here last night for the sugar rush pop up. The drinks were good but the food not so much. The…read moreonly thing I enjoyed were the chips and salsa and the warm pretzel. The Mac and cheese was awful. Overall from what I could see it seems like it was all frozen foods just thrown into an oven. There is no way anything's made fresh considering everything came out within 5 minutes of ordering. I've been to a bunch of pop ups and definitely had better experiences. I wish I could get a refund for the food. I don't think I'll be returning here in the near future. It definitely wasn't worth the amount I spent on food.

Best bar with the best vibe Had a great time. Great…read morekaraoke!!!!!! Definitely am going to come back here

If you're a first time karaoke-er you're going to feel comfortable here, Antonio does an amazing…read morejob of running this place. You got a forever fan The food and drinks were great to top it off

Came for an R&B event - it was pretty empty, which was good because we landed a prime spot at the…read morebar - ordered food - which for bar food was good (chicken fingers, fries, pretzel, chicken sliders) I think the bartender was Victor? His drinks were strong and he was fast - we eventually moved to a table closer to the DJ - the crowd started coming in and the music had everyone up dancing - there were a couple of reserved sections decorated where people were celebrating birthdays - I'll def be back

Girls night/Birthday Celebration was one for the books! Vitality Lounge did amazing in having us…read morehost our friend's surprise birthday party. And yes, our birthday girl was very surprised and super happy. The DJ had us dancing all night long (my feet hurt) but worth it! Our drinks were flowing, the atmosphere was vibing and the bartenders were so attentive and so nice. We couldn't ask for a better night, everything was perfect. Thank you guys again for making our birthday girl's night a night to remember! Anyone who needs a party to host, grub on food, great happy hour, or dance the night away this place is a must! I will definitely be coming back to groove baby