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    The Edison Experiment

    3.8 (130 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
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    Intimate

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    The "Spring Forward" Seasonal Cocktail
    Kayla N.

    A friend and I went to The Edison Experiment recently on a Thursday evening for the first time (around 8PM). I was surprised to see there was only a couple other people there so I did ask if they tend to get busy. The bartender explained to us that they get busier post 9PM which is when their live comedy begins on Thursday. The bar itself was casual bar with a bit of an upscale feel which was nice. I liked that it came off as a speakeasy. Truthfully, I didn't even know it was in the shopping center by my house (I moved in 1+ year ago) so it really is a hide away. The bartender, Jasmine, was very friendly and helped us pick our drink from the seasonal menu which was fun. Upon arrival, we ordered a round of our usual drink (deep eddy lime vodka w/ club soda and then also ordered "the spring forward" cocktail from their seasonal menu. The drinks were good. While they do have happy hour until 9PM on Thursday, it only included 4 drinks and made the drinks about $8 which isn't a stellar deal. All in all, this would be a cute spot I could see being good for a date night or another quiet night with friends.

    Great place to hang after an event or dinner
    Deanna J.

    What's not to love? Tucked away in a "strip center" among great restaurants (Blu, Eddie V's and Cover), it's the perfect after dinner drink spot to just chill until you're ready to call it a night. GREAT bartenders who provide excellent service and the best Old Fashioned's in town! Their drinks are so delicious that I barely want to have anything anywhere else!

    Maple old fashioned
    Paige D.

    I ordered the maple old fashioned, and then the rye old fashioned with cinnamon. Both were mediocre. The rye old fashioned was not a single cube. Bartender was vaping at the bar, which I thought was kind of weird

    I asked Diego to make me any drink as long as it was refreshing and he made me a delicious cocktail. Not only was the drink good but my friends and I enjoyed the chill vibe and the live music is SO GOOD. Would definitely recommend this place :)

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    Marissa A.

    Love coming here and listing to the live music by Meesha. She's very talented. It's been awhile since I've been here but have to say it's the same ambiance with new bartenders. There's lollipops at the entrance. Only thing the lights should be a little dimmer for a loungey like vibe.

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    Kenneth S.

    The Edison Experiment is a classy speak easy with great live music and ambiance. The bartenders are attentive at the bar rail and are willing to work with you when it comes to getting your favorite cocktail. What I appreciate about The Edison Experiment is that its the type of place you'd see downtown but free parking, no extensive driving or walking to get to the location, its just in your backyard if you live on the north side. Prices, portions and drinks are all great. There is awesome vintage furniture to snuggle up on with your date as well as traditional high top bar tables if that suits your style. Their bar rail is very long so there is no shortage of grabbing a seat around the local watering whole as every time I have gone everyone is chatting it up with each other. On some nights there is live music and it is great. Not too loud and they get involved with the crowd. People dance, sing but it doesn't over power your experience so if you still want to sit in the back and chat with your friends, you won't be distracted. However it is not a 5 star experience for a couple of reasons. First, if you want to get a drink you have to go to the bar rail to grab the attention of the only 2-3 bartenders on staff. It can be daunting to compete with other patrons to grab your spot in line. No one will come and check on you or get you another round started. Second, there is no food. Which is fine in that there are plenty of places near by but sometimes you don't want to break the experience your having just to go grab some food so you either eat before or at the end of your evening. But other than these minor gripes, this place is worth experimenting with.

    Kaytlyn W.

    I wish I could give a more accurate rating, but for now it will be 3. We didn't go out of our way to go here, but it was convenient for the time. We waited outside for 15 minutes for this place to open, since we had dinner around the way. The music was blasting T Pain and the like for the entire time, and no one came out to greet us. The doors remained locked. We were seated on the patio. I called the establishment and even checked in. Nada. It wasn't until I was on their Facebook that I saw it says it opens at 7 pm on Saturdays. It would have been nice to know this, so we could have walked over to Bar 3 from the get. Another couple was similarly inconvenienced by the misinformation. Lost business from 4 patrons.

    Cucumber martini !

    Super cute and intimate bar! Great and unique drink menu! Quick service. I went on a Saturday night to hear Leon Sanchez perform and it was a great turnout . I can't wait to go back again!

    Coffee Martini was delicious!
    Holly S.

    Great ambiance minus the drunk bald bartender talking about politics. I love the speak easy feel and was surprised there weren't more customers. I soon found out why. We sat at the bar and the bartender was arguing with the only other people in the spot, a couple, on their bill. That was my first red flag. Next I asked for an Irish coffee since I heard that was a specialty here with their espresso machine they keep on sight. The bartender told me he didn't know why people keep talking about this drink since their espresso machine has been broke for some time. Disappointing. The only good part was the coffee martini he recommended and lit on fire. The show was pretty decent and flavor not half bad as a substitute. But things took a turn for the worse when he said he had to cash our bill out in quarters for some reason and that his machine didn't do well with Chase cards. Not sure what he meant and the bill was confusing. He was slurring so I'm sure it had something to do with the shots he admitted to having. Something I recommend to this bartender (if you like tip $) is not bringing up politics or insulting your customers roots. Apparently he doesn't like Scottish people. I take it as a compliment though, because I definitely would not want to be related or liked by this guy. What a wee dick Jakey...as my ancestors would say LOL.

    Cherry wood smoked old fashioned and espresso martini

    Went here on a Tuesday night, the ambiance was great for a date night and the drinks were made by a super friendly bartender. Great spot for after dinner drinks at one of the nice steakhouses next door, will be coming back soon.

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    Drinks were really good! Loved live music and ambiance. Great service and guest service

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    Very quaint and eloquently groovy! The quality of the drinks were but everyone was very nice and the atmosphere was fun!

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    If you're searching for a place that has live music this is the place. They are AMAZING! Very laid back and friendly environment.

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    Is there live music every night? If I go for HH on a Wednesday what should I expect?

    Don't go there enough to answer this. Music good. Select drinks are good. Service not so good

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