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    Allll the Gin!
    Amy W.

    This has been on our list for months! We finally got to experience it and it did not disappoint! The speakeasy is located inside a party store. You have to find the hidden door. They will not help you. Once you find it you are transported into a whole different world! You have to experience it for yourself to understand. They have an amazing selection of liquor and the bartender was so incredibly knowledgeable! We had a terrific time and will definitely be back!!!

    Craft cocktails
    Jim O.

    Probably only a 1 time only experience. Mystique of finding the speak easy is half the fun. Reservations needed. A small craft cocktail bar, music - not too loud to carry on conversation. Drinks,good - bit pricey. Great decor! Service was good.

    Notice how cherry has a spot in this ice, thanks Scott! (At least I think that is his name, the guy who makes ice for them in Ann Arbor)
    Stacia G.

    Good cocktails, seating at bar and some tables. Friendly bartender that is very busy. Think of your wildest bourbon, scotch, alcohol fantasy to taste! Had a smoked old fashioned and it was tasty. Recommended "black" cocktail was a bit sharper than expected. My companion was happily sipping on an ardbegh that had been elusive... nice visit! Make sure you know when Michigan became a state!

    What a cool place! We had such an amazing experience and will definitely be back! Make sure you make a reservation, it fills up fast!

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    Carla B.

    Wanting to try something a little different ?! Well this is your chance. You enter through a secret back door where you will need a special code to enter. You enter into a beautifully decorated bar where you are greeted ( grown folks only)! There are house signature drinks and old favorites! Very laid back and quaint. This is a must try , at least once!

    Smoke & Mirror on the right and the dry Gin with Lemon on the left.

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    9 months ago

    Such a cool and cozy experience close to home! Good drinks, even though a little pricey. Zach was great. Friendly and chatty!

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    Very cool. A must go. Great selection of drinks looking forward to food being served st clair shores best kept secret

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    Vino & Vibes

    Vino & Vibes

    4.7(82 reviews)
    13.0 mi
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    Went here recently and the food was on point. It is small plates but has a punch of flavor with the…read moredishes that we ordered . The service was quick and I love the ambiance of this place . Very clean industry vibes . Absolutely love the decors. The drinks were very tasty also. My favorite was the pate dish. Omg it was so flavorful. I will be back for sure

    Vino & Vibes absolutely lives up to the name. Can I give this place 10 stars??…read more First off, the food was amazing. Everything tasted super fresh and the menu leans more "snacky" in the best possible way -- perfect little plates that are clearly meant to pair with wine. We ordered a few things for the table and it felt like the kind of place where you just keep ordering one more thing because everything sounds good. Nothing heavy, just really well done bites that let the wine shine. Speaking of wine, the selection is awesome. It's not the usual predictable restaurant list. There are some really interesting bottles and styles on there, which makes it fun if you actually enjoy trying different wines instead of just defaulting to the same thing every time. Service was great too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and you can tell the owners are really hands-on and working hard to make the place special. That always makes a difference. And the ambiance... chef's kiss. Moody lighting, cozy, stylish but not pretentious. Just good vibes all around. It's the kind of spot you want to linger at with friends and a second bottle of wine. Already planning my next visit :)

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    Vino & Vibes - Charcuterie board.

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    Charcuterie board.

    Father Forgive Me - Scallop carpaccio

    Father Forgive Me

    4.7(71 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    This whole place is such a summer vibe. There is a little something for everyone…read more It was a bit confusing when we first arrived. Here is the lay of the land: Check in at the little red table in the center of the outdoor courtyard if you want "full service". - which means eating and drinking at a table with wait staff. It is not seat yourself at the outdoor tables, like we originally thought. There is a nice sized bar indoors and seating at the bar is first come first served. We ordered several of the small plate "snacks" and I can tell you that the hummus is not to be missed. It is served with (homemade?) tortilla chips that are absolutely addictive. They have lots of choices for wine, beer, and cocktails. Towards the back entrance of the property, there is a drink truck where you can also order "walkaway" food and drinks. Not entirely sure where you sit with the food/drinks you order, as most of the seating seemed reserved for full service. Additionally, there is a photo booth for pics (long line) and Warda Patisserie is right next door and accessible through a garden walkway.

    Father Forgive Me was named #83 on North America's 50 Best Bars list. It's located in a…read more110-year-old church garage, and there's a beautiful courtyard outside for guests to either sit on the grass or their picnic tables. Just an overall beautiful space. The inside restaurant area is also beautiful. We wanted to sit inside at the bar, so we waited for some seats to open up. If you want to sit outside, all you have to do is order at the bar and they'll serve your drinks in plastic cups for you to take outside. The rhubarb pie punch was so delicious I had to order it twice! Probably one of my favorite cocktails I've ever had. I also ordered the maurixio cattelan, which tasted like ginger ale. For a snack before dinner, we chose to get the burrata and it was so refreshing. The service was great and our bartender was super friendly! The logo with the little lamb is adorable. I bought one of their wine glasses with their logo on it too for just $10.

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    Roasted beets and whipped feta (on the side per our request)

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    Vesper Books & Wine

    Vesper Books & Wine

    4.7(15 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    Vesper is a fun little spot in Core City. Want to have a drink while you peruse through their vast…read moreselection of cookbooks and chef oriented literature. Their food menu is mostly lighter dishes, and while I didn't eat anything, I did watch them bring out the mussels to the couple next to me and they looked really amazing. While I was there I got a chance to meet and talk to the owners and they were really nice and attentive. They have a nice drink menu with a wide choice of wine (obviously) but also some interesting liquor and beer options. Their cocktail program is actually quite unique. If you want to buy bottles though, I think this is where they excel, because they have some really nice bottles available for sale, which of course you can drink on the spot, but they do charge a $20 corkage fee, which is why I knocked them down a star. I can understand if you're bringing your own bottle, but if you're buying the bottle there, I think it's kind of crazy to have that high of a fee. Just my opinion though. Other than that, the experience is great and definitely a great spot to go before or after dinner at Barda or Puma.

    This is a very unique spot that I'm so glad I got to experience! This is a wine bar and a…read morebookstore. But they also have cocktails and food! We didn't eat, as we were just stopping in for a drink but the food sounded good. We enjoyed chatting with the staff. I could have sat there all day to be honest. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

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