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    The Whiskey Ring

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Mallory H.

    cool velvet art on the walls. awesome bartenders. large patio out back. not the cleanest of places, cushions worn down/ exposed.

    Blood and Sand
    Noah H.

    Holy crap this bar is amazing. We had an hour (or so) to kill before catching a train back to Little Rock, so we figured, what the hell? Let's grab a drink! We had so much fun here, we actually considered delaying our return trip. I mean, no really, but we *did* almost miss our train because we were having too much fun ;) Word around town is that the best night is Friday, but we came in Sunday afternoon and had the place to ourselves, which was pretty awesome, and a big part of the experience. There was a group of ten of us all rowdy and excited, and the bartender (who was very open that he'd had a super rough Saturday night himself) was such wonderful company. They had a small selection of brews, from cheaper to fancy, imported to local, and they have impressive cocktails (obviously). My personal favorite was the house Hot Toddy, but the Blood and Sand is also top-notch! The Kentucky Mule is a personal take on the Moscow Mule, while the Sazerac is an instant classic, and the Stockton Pride is a delicious, smooth, flavorful surprise. One house "Special" that apparently a lot of regulars order (why?!) is something called a Ferrari shot, which is Campari and Frenet in a shot. It's worth trying once just for the experience, but definitely not my bag :P

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    Megan L.

    + AWESOME prices. Pours start at $5. Very affordable bar + Diverse selection of whiskey, scotch, bourbon, etc. + Sample before you choose a full pour + Full bar (other than whiskey) + Schlafly & other beers for non-whiskey drinkers The Whiskey Ring opened on Cherokee street just last month in December 2013. It's a few doors down from the Fortune Teller Bar and across the street from open-late waffler, Melt. The ambience is dark without many frills, but thoughtfully decorated. Tufted dark green/blue leather-esque booth seating, ample bar space, and plenty of room to stand around to mingle. It's a small and intimate bar, with 2-3 bartenders on staff at a time. We were taken care of by Miles and (Jason?) on the Friday night we came. You can get tastes of everything in shot glasses before you commit to a full pour, which starts at just $5. Their whiskey selection is displayed on paper menus 3 or 4 pages long and there is a short whiskey-based cocktail list. Think Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Manhattan, Kentucky Mule, etc. My bf complained of the Old Fashioned containing too much ice, but otherwise was a solid choice. I liked the Kentucky Mule, made with ginger beer and bourbon. This is a super affordable bar that doesn't skimp on quality or quantity - the bartenders take really good care of you, are knowledgeable about their whiskeys, and creative to boot. My girlfriend ordered a White Russian and since they didn't have milk, they made her a "Cafe Au Lait Russian" with Bailey's. I purchased 7 drinks (a mix of cocktails, beers, and whiskey pours) on my tab and my total came out to be only $46. I don't remember the last time I bought that many drinks and spent less than $50. Also eco-friendly here - they use the Square to swipe credit cards through their iPad. Makes tipping a cinch too. Receipts are emailed to you and not printed. Adding this bar to my repertoire of affordable, non-Library Annex drinking holes to frequent.

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    Patrick T.

    This is a perfect Dive Bar! Cheep brews, "Think Stag" Friendly folks! Lots of regulars Seats outside and in. Good Music playing. Place seems to fill up the later the night goes on! Good Layout out! Cherokee street this is the bar I would call home if I lived here!

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    Jolena S.

    Great drink menu and skilled bartenders. I enjoyed the Blood & Sand followed by a Kentucky Mule. My guy enjoyed his Sazerac and friends tasted a variety of their whiskeys. Music is old school country so it's a bit on the hokey side but it was fun.

    A+ on the copper mugs!
    Rachel K.

    To be honest I'm not a whiskey/dark alcohol kinda girl but I met a friend here for drinks and was pleasantly surprised! It was casual and home-y with plenty of street parking. The bartender was sweet and we joked a bit about the silliness of having to carry around a paper license while you're waiting for a new one to be mailed to you. I had a Mule which was a whiskey based play on my beloved vodka Moscow Mules. What a great local ginger ale too--spicy! I also tried a blood and sand which was delicious as well. I for sure recommend this place for affordable, casual drinks.

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    Great atmosphere and service. Excellent choice of whiskeys (obviously)!! Great hangout.

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    11 years ago

    Whiskey is King! Great atmosphere & staff. Go wet your whistle with this huge whiskey selection.

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    11 years ago

    I live the whiskey ring! Very kind and attentive staff with no pretense. I am an old lady and they are nice to me so go visit them now!

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    8 years ago

    Great time spend here.. matt was a wonderful host at the bar. Made for a wonderful evening.

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    Awesome bartender/owner. Divey bar atmosphere with awesome cocktails and whiskeys to choose from. Can't wait to go back!

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    Excellent whiskey bar. Music is great and atmosphere is ideal for kick back and relax.

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    Some of the best cocktails in the city. The bartenders have cool denim jackets.

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