Fiume

Sure it's tiny and divey, but they have a whiskey list that's 2 full pages long and Mark, our bartender, was able to help pick some winners. He kept drinks flowing for everyone very efficiently despite the full room.

Live music is common and we were happy to catch a jazz band for the tail end of their high quality set. Props to them for filling the space with great sound while not blowing out our ears - the trumpeter managed to wail without wounding!

You may listen, but you'd better not dance.  Or sing for that matter.

My friends and I went on bluegrass night and saw The Citywide Specials, which to our understanding is the same band that plays every week.  They were good enough, so good in fact that we started vibing a little too hard for one of the bandmembers' liking.  He warned us to stop dancing.  Okay, we thought.  We're on the second floor, maybe it's not that structurally sound, we'll stop.  A few songs later, a guy started singing along, and the same bandmember said something like "If you're gonna sing along, come to practice."  Really man?  Are we supposed to just stand at attention in awe?  This didn't seem to be in the spirit of bluegrass, or music, or fun in general.  

Also - I tried to order the Dead Pirate at the recommendation of other yelp reviews, and the bartender just shook his head.  Not sure if they were out of Rogue Dead Guy Ale or what, but ended up drinking an Abitas Turbodog.  They do have a good, reasonably priced beer selection.

I love the idea of this place, but the attitude of the band really killed the mood for me.  Best part was the "bouncer" who was the one of the nicest dudes ever.

Very cool and hip place! I friend showed me this almost secret little bar. Impressive beer selection, ok prices, an extraordinarily nice and knowledgable bartender and a just overall great vibe.

Only dislike: it gets really warm in here due to its tiny size.