Would love to give them 4 stars (or 4.5, why no decimals Yelp) for effort, concept, ambience, and style. Lack of seating, size, and service/bar efficiency dragging them down. Cremeux French cheese was very nice and cheap, and crab dip was reasonable/decent.
Gin drinks could be even better (simplicity/flavor balance was not optimal). Either spend less time by making less complicated drinks or make them worth the wait!
After reading the rave reviews online, this place made my Charleston list as a must try! The boyfriend and I arrived here on a Saturday night but the place was bought out until 11pm. It was probably for the best because we returned right at 11, along with a slew of other people, and were able to be seated--otherwise, I imagine the wait would have been very lengthy.
I ordered a bartender's surprise and my boyfriend chose a server's recommendation, the Wallawalla Phosphate. We both enjoyed our drinks--they were delicious! The venue is very romantic, dimly lit with lots of intimate tables--perfect for a date night. Try this place out! You'll be impressed watching the bartenders mastering their shakers!
A crowded little bar, and for good reason. Â A small outdoor area, the inside is cramped with a few booths along the wall and a communal table in the middle. Â All lead to a tine U shaped bar that sit 5 people uncomfortably. Â All the booze lines the wall behind the tiny bar.
Like most everyone says below, the cocktails are great. Â I had the Black Manhattan, which was excellent. Â Made with Willett Rye, nice. Â I also had Antebellum, which is another rye based cocktail, again excellent. Â They chop their own ice, and when a drink calls for some rocks they just put one big chunk in. Â Which is the way I like it. Â The ice melts slower that way. Â There are two beer taps that rotate. Â Both were something from Evil Twin when I visited.
The service is on top of things. Â Very personable and friendly. Â They know how to make so many different drinks. Â Just tell them what you like, and they will come up with something. Â Though because of the intricate nature of cocktails, and the amount of people here, it takes a little bit to get drinks. Â
A small, but well thought out food menu. Â Lots of meat and cheese offerings, along with some crab dip for a snack. Â
A good place along the lines of Anvil in Houston. Â Similar to that spot, it can get way to crowded, which makes the service slow at times. Â Overall, a great spot for a drink.
If you like gin or want to experiment with exotic and/or different styles, this is the place to go. Â Huge variety. Â About 35 different gins from all over the world. Â The staff is friendly and will give detailed explanations of each kind you inquire about. Â They also make their own homemade tonic.
Nice atmosphere outside, you can sit in their courtyard area on the street and enjoy your beverage.
Dear Gin Joint: Please come open up in Philadelphia!!!
This place was so cool.  Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the service is very slow and it's very small so you have to wait a while to get a seat.  Ended up sitting outside which was really nice.  The menu is amazing.  You can pick 2 adjectives and the bartender will make you some crazy awesome concoction.  I read about one on yelp that I wanted to try called the Gin basil smash which was just as good as it sounded.  Had a couple other drinks here but things started getting fuzzy.  Also had pad Thai popcorn, homemade beef jerky,and  homemade pretzels with siracha cheese sauce.  Food was delicious too.  Met some cool locals to hang with here which made it even better.  Oh man, I want to go back NOW!!
I am so happy that I took the advice of the Yelp reviewers and went and checked this place out. Initially I was intrigued by the option of picking two words that were provided and having the bartender create a drink based on those choices. I picked fizzy and refreshing. The waitress came back with some sort of drink with gin, soda water and citrus. It was fizzy and refreshing. I also tested out the Crispy Dill drink since I love the taste of dill. It tasted like Christmas in a glass. Very good. The food was an incredibly pleasant suprise. It was super creative and unexpected. My friend and I shared the grilled cheese which was made inside out. The cheese was on the outside, melted to the bread. On the inside was a minced ham mixture that was accompanied by a side of wow-wow sauce that tasted a little like something mixed with balsamic. We also shared the fried fish sticks which I cannot say enough good things about. In the middle of the fried fish was a tarragon mousse that added an extra layer of yumminess to the fish. The cheese plate was also very good, served with pretzel flat bread, olives and some type of raisin. We also had the amazing peanut butter chocolate bar which was topped with salted POP ROCKS!!! It was SO good and the portion was more than enough for two people. This restaurant was inventive and creative and I will definitely be back. Â I will also tell all my friends to check it out when they are in Charleston!!
They also have an outdoor area that I highly recommend since the indoor space is small and when the communal table is full (especially with lots of ladies) it can get really noisy.
Artfully crafted cocktails with a limited but great food menu. My beer-drinking friend said he never really gave a shit about cocktails until he came here - I can definitely understand and agree with this sentiment.
They'll freestyle a cocktail for you if you give them two adjectives listed on the menu. I ended up getting a very good outcome by using 'Smokey' and 'Tart'.
Have you ever seen that episode of Portlandia where Carrie falls in love with Andy Samberg's mixologist character? He makes Carrie a drink with cherry tomato, charred ice, egg shell, and rotten banana, among other things.
This is how The Gin Joint is.
Located in tourist hell, the Gin Joint appears to offer a nice reprieve from East Bay street's nonsense. When you walk in, you may be greeted warmly, as I was once, or dismissively. Either way, you might notice that something is off: the servers are all wearing bow ties and suspenders.
Maybe I'm just a grouch, but outside of Halloween or theater productions, I'm not a big fan of grown adults dressing up in costume. That's exactly what the servers at the Gin Joint do. After you sit down, you may eventually get a large bottle of water accompanied by a small glass for each member of your party, along with an always-changing food and drink menu.
Behind the bar will perhaps be a pair of sweaty bartenders alternating between delicately applying dribbles and drops of unpronounceable liquor and mixers into oddly-shaped containers, and aggressively, even violently, mixing those dribbles, drabs, and pinches into foamy drinks. Instead of giving you regular ice cubes with your concoction, you will generally get one giant ice cube shaved into some kind of shape: globe, pyramid, cube, dodecahedron.
If you are feeling especially dear, you can order a drink from their list of adjectives. Smoky, sweet, sour, rotten. The bartenders will then take 30 minutes to generate a drink that matches that list of adjectives. I found this ordering technique to be quite effective, and I managed to get the best drink of my two visits by adjective ordering. It does feel a bit silly though, as you recite your adjectives to your disinterested costume-wearing server.
Anyway, the main problem with the Gin Joint is that the drinks aren't too good. They generally have a bracing, medicinal taste that is very off-putting. One drink made my tongue go numb momentarily.
Combined with the outrageous prices, poor service, difficult parking, and embarrassing ambiance, I say skip it. There are lots of places to drink in Charleston, and this one isn't worth the hype.
A very unique experience. A great, small courtyard area to enjoy drinks in. I love the part of the menu where you can select adjectives and then the bartender sends out a drink. For example, I selected "refreshing" and "fruity" and my drink was awesome. The soft pretzels with cheese were AWESOME!!!
Review Source:A true bar experience, probably unlike anything you've seen before. Â When I visited Charleston I just happened to stumble upon this place, and little did I know I was going to be in for a real treat.
The atmosphere is trendy and fun, but also light hearted. Â The staff goes out of there way to make you feel at home and go the extra mile to educate you on their craft drinks. Â You will literally see ingredients you've never heard of before, but they are master at their craft and know how to make the best beverage you've ever had. Â At the bar they have jars of fresh ingredients to add to the drinks as they are making it so you can watch the magic. Â
They also have a cleaver ice mold that will take a small block of ice, and turn it into a perfect sphere. Â The theory for this is to reduce the time it takes the ice melt in your drink, but it's pretty cool to watch and something unique I've never seen. Â They don't do it for every drink, just something special they do here and there. Â Keep an eye out for it!
Even the throw back uniforms they wear with a bow tie together the festive mood of the place, and rest assured it will be a place you won't forget for all the right reasons.
One of my favorite go-to bars. Â I love pretty much everything about this place. Â The only bad thing for me is that since it's so small, it sometimes can be hard to get a table. Â If you're with a group of more than 4 people, it's almost impossible to get in on the weekends. Â Not necessarily a negative, just shows they're doing something right.
So now the things I love about this place. Â The service is always top notch. Â We almost always have the same female server and she's just great. Â The bartenders are friendly and know their stuff. Â You kind of have to when you are obligated to make drinks just on the basis of two adjectives. Â Which bring me to another thing I love about The Gin Joint: Â Bartender's choice. Â It's so fun to order a tart and fizzy drink. Â Or how about something spicy yet refreshing? Â You never know what you're going to get and that's all part of the fun. Â Every time I've done this, it's been a nice surprise that I've always enjoyed.
My current favorite drink is the buttermilk punch. Â It's a fun sweet drink and doesn't look or taste how you would expect. Â And I don't think I've ever gone to The Gin Joint without getting a soft pretzel. Â I dream about these pretzels. Â And there's never enough of the sriracha cheese sauce. Â Go get them. Â Get them now.
I still think the decor and drink selection is great. Reason for update: we spent way too long here on a Saturday afternoon waiting for two drinks. I understand it takes time to craft a cocktail. It does not take two hours being seated to getting our check. Whether it was a shift change or what, we were left out to pasture. We were going to order snacks but decided we weren't ready to stay even longer. We saw others around us being seated and getting their orders faster. Two couples came after us and left before we could. There was also a party of women in the restaurant being really loud and for such a small place that means you hear everything magnified. I'm disappointed in what should've been a treat. At $10 per cocktail, I deserve respect.
Review Source:If I die and go to heaven, the Gin Joint is my idea of heaven. Â Craft cocktails are alive and well in Charleston and served up by a mixologist in their suspenders (I have a thing for suspenders). Â Picture him as a Harvard graduate of libations. Â Everything is done to perfection, it truly is an art. Â The gin basil smash was served up first. Â Instead of ordering from their list of libations I told him I would like to imbibe on something herbal and strong. Â You can pick two words from a list of words off the menu for a pseudo surprise. Â Well, this drink is a stunning green, which is the result of super fresh basil being muddled or macerated... it had a bit of tartness, but it was perfectly balanced- not cloyingly sweet/sour. Â The ice was hand chiseled. Â The lemon rind was perfect and free of any pith. Â I love to nibble a bit of the peel to cleanse my palate. Â I would dive head first into a pool of gin smash any day. Â This drink could turn this vodka lover into a gin girl. Â My mother tried the absinthe sour. Â Her words were licorice and refreshing. Â I though licorice, refreshing? Â That does not seem possible, but oh it is. Â And I will perfect this at home. Â The egg whites created the perfect froth and the sour was homemade and perfect. Â The design on top was a really nice touch. Â I wish I could have sat at the bar to watch the magic go down. The Tokyo Rose and introduction to Aperol were also good.
The other showstopper was the pad thai popcorn. Â As soon as I get home, I will be perfecting this recipe as well. Â Imagine a caramel corn with peanuts but nice and spicy. Â It was the perfect snack, as the heat will make you want to wet your whistle. Â It is not burn your booty hot, not even close...just a nice, I am going to use the word perfect again, touch of heat. Â The fish sticks had tarragon mouse inside and a lemon tartar sauce. Â I hear they were good. Â The crab dip was very good and served with salt and vinegar kettle chips. Â It only came with a few chips, but fear not, they brought you more.
The have booze, this connoisseur had never even laid eyes on. Â They also have this funky copper water filtration system. Â Two punches were on tap. Â They do make non-alcoholic cocktails and have glass bottle coca cola. Â Everyday for happy hour they have 5 dollar snacks and cocktails as well....not everything is five bucks, just a few select items.
If you are in Charleston, you have got to go here. Â It is bucket list worthy,
This was my first foray into a trendy "craft cocktails" type bar... Â It was pretty cool.
First, the place is very small. Â We went early on a Saturday night and still had to wait a bit. Â There were maybe 50 people in the place. Â
The bar is very loud. Â Music is part of it -- although an interesting mix of stuff from Beatles to jazzy stuff. Â
There are not a lot of cocktails on the menu -- although they will do most anything. Â Gin drinks are obviously their speciality. Â One odd thing -- no vodka at all. Â
We tried the "bartender's choice." Â For $10 you pick two adjectives off a list -- words like: refreshing, sweet, sour, fruity, strong, unusual, etc. Â Then, the bartender makes something to fit your request. Â We all liked the bartender's choices.
Our cocktails were served in a tall glass with a single large ice cube the same height at the glass. Â Pretty neat.
All in all -- it was a fun time. Â I would go back -- and I will try more bars of this type.
Went in search of the maple infused old fashioned, and found a TINY cocktail bar filled with personality. Thankfully we arrived as soon as the doors opened, or we would have been forced to wait as seating is limited. Loved the atmosphere and rugged menu. The best
Art of the menu was the pick by word! I'm always stumped when trying to order cocktails. Had I not had maple old fashioned on the brain, this would have been perfect for me to challenge the bar tender to stretch his drink-pouring skills to impress!
The maple infused old fashioned was adequate. Can't quite top Iberian Pig's version in Decatur, Georgia, but close 2nd I'm sure! Would definitely go back for more cocktail hour next time!
One of the best craft cocktail establishments I've ever visited. I've not been to every house of imbibing in this country but I've hit a lot of the fancier ones and this place stacks up with of all of the best. That's an impressive feat when compared to much larger cities like Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, etc. It's not the decor or the theme that really sets this place apart. Really at this point craft cocktail bars are all over the place. What really puts this place in the upper echelon is the creativity and care that has gone into the drink recipes they serve.
A stand out drink that really blew me away... The Black Walnut Maple Old Fashioned. I really like old fashioneds and I like mine the classic old way (you can hold the fruit cocktail muddled orange and cherry please). Given that, I almost always hate any bar's custom twist on an oldie. I see them all the time on craft cocktail menus but they are almost always too sweet or ruin what is pretty much already a perfect cocktail. This one though isn't much of a stretch from the classic though in that they use black walnut bitters and some kind of cold smoked maple syrup in lieu of simple syrup. Add in Rittenhouse rye you have pretty much the best oldie I've ever had (and I've had a lot).
Not only are the drinks good but the bar bites are fantastic as well, especially the desserts. I would implore you to try the peanut butter chocolate bar with pop rocks and sea salt. It's super rich and I couldn't finish it by myself in one sitting but it's so incredibly delicious plus the pop rocks bring a whole other texture element that make it one of the better desserts I've ever had.
I like living in New York, because we do things and then other people copy them, even if that's not their forte. Â Gin Joint is the typical cocktail den format, which has been popular for years and years in the Five Boroughs (yes, all of them) and basically done to death at this point, recapitulated with nothing new in South Carolina. Â I get that it's the south and things happen slowly, but this place is an exact replica of several NYC bars and is lacking in any Southern charm or character. Â I'm not saying that I thought, for one second, I was up East (the bachelorette party, complete with sashes and tiaras, and the rainbow of popped collars assured me so). Â I am just saying I could have been anywhere. Â Don't sell yourself short, Charleston! Â Focus on your strong suits! Â Don't try to be a big city and copy big city trends. Â Do what you do best. Â Whatever that is.
I did like that our waitress was friendly, if a little distracted. Â I also enjoyed the top notch whiskey selection and $10-$11 old fashioneds. Â And I liked that there was cheese and it wasn't expensive ($5 for a wedge of blue, baby!). Â And it was crowded around 10 p.m. on a Saturday, but it wasn't insanely packed or deafeningly noisy (like some other bars on the same street). Â So those are some good things and that warrants three stars.
Was there 3 months ago and really wanted to say how much I loved this place. Had the duck confit lettuce wrap app and a watsons stache. Both were amazing, but what stood out to me was te staff. It was a Monday night, 30 minutes before close ( didnt know that at the time ) and the staff was as helpful and appreciative that we were there. Trust me, I'm in the service industry and I can tell you sometimes a very different reaction is the norm. I loved this place.
Review Source:I was excited to go to this place, but it was a let down. Â The service was slow and borderline rude. Â I ordered a drink, and they brought me something I didn't order. Â I still took it down, but was looking forward to the drink I ordered.
The place is also really small, so if it is busy, it's mess. Â The biggest plus here was their dessert. Â The Salted Caramel Pretzel bar was ridiculously good.
If you want to have dessert and a drink, this is a pretty good place, but if it's packed, don't feel bad about going somewhere else. Â The place isn't that memorable.
At the Gin Joint I only had the opportunity to try the cocktails and the flavors were delicious. Unfortunately the service was rude and pretentious and the atmosphere was unwelcoming.
If you are looking for a good drink the place will not disappoint. The cocktails are well crafted, well mixed and well presented. My favorite part was the enormous ice cubes that look chiseled from a glacier.
Unfortunately I felt unwelcome when I entered the interior bar. We opted to sit outside where we felt more comfortable. Our waiter was knowledgable about the drinks but pretentious and cold.
The drinks are just as good at Squeeze, the cocktail bar down the street where the staff is friendly and bar is welcoming.
Me and my two great friends come here almost weekly, and it's never disappointed. I love my scotch, my tall friend Donny loves his gin, and my bald friend Mack (not their real names) love anything they give us. For Mack's birthday, we got their apple cider drink, and when they said it was served hot, it meant it was lit on FIRE. How awesome is that. I've pretty much gone through their scotch menu (and it's an extensive one), and they don't skimp. Whether it's a flight or a full, it will be a bigger pour than anyone else in Charleston.
Did I mention this is the only place that properly serves Absinthe? Don't let the myth fool you, absinthe does not make you go crazy and hallucinate, but it IS strong. They used to have St. George's but the others' aren't bad either. Make sure to use the fountain, it looks cool and it's the proper way to drink absinthe. Don't light it on fire.
The decor is awesome too, if you look up, it's all the alcohol they use, they also have a cage with their best stuff. And the drinks come in glasses of all shapes and sizes.
Get the cheese plate, my friend Mack gets it almost every time. Unfortunately, I'm lactose intolerant so I don't eat any. However, they make their own jam, the tomato is delicious.
Shout out to Scott and Chris, the best bartenders.
My complaints are: the bar is small in scale, the bar stools are pointy, and the bathroom is almost as small as an airplane lavatory. Also, if you are wheelchair-bound you cannot access this bar.
But we were able to get "old-timey" drinks that we've never been able to order before. Notably: sloe gin fizz, Tom Collins, Bourbon Renewal, homemade punch on tap, eggnog. I ordered the best mojito I've ever had.
We also got the Thai popcorn. It tasted like fish sauce, but it was good.
(They don't have vodka either.)
I had always heard about the Gin Joint but had never been. Â It was always wrapped up in the same sentence as Speakeasy, Habana Club, Cocktail Club etc.. and I already like those other places.
A couple weeks ago I finished dinner and had a friend text me that she was in town for an art show (she works at a museum) and that some of our friends were going to meet that evening for drinks. Â I texted her after dinner to find out where we were meeting up. Â I got a response of Pearlz... went down there and it was packed. Â No table for an hour. Â I called back and gave her the news and she suggested why don't we try Speakeasy (see my review) but they were closed being that it was a Wednesday. Â There was no red light on. Â I know that Club Habana closed a few months back... tragedy... and I had already parked down on East Bay so I didn't want to drive to Upper King. Â I suggested we try the Gin Joint.
I received some hesitation because my friend was worried about one of her cohorts that doesn't drink Gin...I advised her that I was almost positive that The Gin Joint serves more than just Gin. Â I confirmed the Gin situation and we decided that was our spot.
I walked in and was immediately greeted and seated. Â The waitress brought over menus and a carafe of water and small glasses. Â Instead of just ignoring me she came by and asked if I wanted to order before the rest of my party had arrived. Â I let her know that I would wait and that I would look over the drink menu in the meantime.
When it came time to order I had to ask for recomendations in case I was about to make a bad decision. Â She let me know that menu was new for fall and helped steer me in the right direction. Â I ordered a Spice Merchant and it was delicious. Â My friends ordered a bottle of wine to continue their art/wine filled evening and ordered a couple apps. Â I wasn't really a fan of the Fois Gras Rice Crispy Treat but I am not a huge fan of them in the first place. Â The Ricotta stuffed meatball was pretty tasty. Â Literally one giant meatball surrounded by sauce and some crusty bread on the side. Â Being that it is an appetizer I would suggest a different presentation. Â It looks cool but difficult to share and eat with friends.
Overall it has a really nice feel inside and I would go back. Â Be prepared for pricey drinks as well. Â I think my one cocktail came to $15 after tax/tip so beware. Â Nice place to stop in for a couple drinks but not to slam back drinks all night.
Looked like they had good craft beers available as well.
What a great place to have a drink. We went for the first time on a Saturday night and really enjoyed ourselves.
The drink menu is very long but well organized.
I had an old fashion and it was one of the best I have ever tasted. If you request it, they will make the ice cube into a sphere (kind of corny but really cool as well). My wife ordered off the "pick two words" menu. Really cool concept where you have a long list of words like tart, fizzy, spicy, sweet, etc... and then it's dealers (bartenders) choice. You have to be trusting but with their award-winning bartenders you know you will get something great.
We also tried the salted chocolate bar - very good. It was not exactly what we thought (we were thinking bark). It was more of a thick mousse, tasted very good though.
All the ingredients are fresh.
Just writing this review is making me think about the next time we are going... highly recommend this place.
If you happen to be on East Bay Street for a night cap or a night out on the town, you'll definitely want to grab a cocktail at The Gin Joint.
Like Allison H. said, this place has a seriously cool, vintage vibe. Â From their bow-ties to their booze, this place feels like a prohibition era speakeasy. We stopped here for after-dinner drinks & desserts on a Saturday, and we weren't disappointed!
We were really lucky because we happened to walk in as another table was leaving and snagged a table big enough for our party of five (... ohhh, 90s reference...). Â I decided to leave my drink up to the masters with the Chef's Choice option. Â Visitors choose their favorite adjectives from a list, and the bartenders work their magic. Â I went with fizzy fruit, and when they delivered my strawberry gin fizz, it definitely hit the spot. (In fact, one was just strong enough to set this lightweight up for the evening.)
For dessert, we ordered the salted chocolate bar with peanut butter & pop rocks (...that's right, I said pop rocks...). Delicious, my friends.
Drinks run around $10 each. Â If you're a girl on a budget, like yours truly, this is still worth the stop for one drink, at least. Â You don't want to miss out on this gem!
Be prepared to wait in this tiny juice joint, but not long, and don't think that standing up and waiting precludes you from having a little giggle water at the same time .
Not so, my little friend. Â These soda pop shop, prohibition-fashion-clad Johnny's do an excellent service and pour some mean hooch, too. Â
This place is fantastic for something creative like their alco-pops or a classic with finesse and passion like a fine painter or a tortilla maker (I'm from California where that means something).
I wouldn't dare  go someplace else to get a great drink and maybe some delicious appetizers, too (the strawberry place was great).  Bottom line: the gin joint hits on all sixes.
A gin drinker's paradise! They really take care of their cocktails and are mindful of the ingredients. I had the Gin Basil Smash, which was full of citrus notes, I could smell it before the waitress set it down! Loved the ice cube, literally a 2" cube of ice to cool the drink but not water it down.
Also tried the "Refreshing" and "Herb/Veg" from the Chef's Choice, turned out to be gin, mint, and bitters. Very tasty.
Outdoor seating is limited but preferred, the inside is a bit dark.
Thanks to the show "Drinking made easy" we knew we had to stop by this place!
You walk into this dark bar with modern, manly decor and instantly feel like you don't belong...it's TOO nice! Â But the staff was friendly and we instantly felt welcomed ...flip flops and all.
The drink menu is huge. Â Mixed drinks in the front, a ton of different varieties of liquor flights in the back of the menu...and for us we loved the "bartender's choice" drink...where you pick 2 flavor combos and they'll suprise you with their creation.
First time trying absinthe and the drink was delicious. Â The staff was amazing. Â We didn't like one of the "strong" and "unusual" bartender's drink creation so he came and offered us another drink to make up...free of charge. Â
Fast service and the pretzels we ordered were good too.
Can't say enough good things about the drinks, atmosphere, and the staff! Â A must stop.
If you're looking for a low-key, but high-end bar, the Gin Joint is it. The drinks are just about the best I've ever had, and beat out some of my favorite spots in Seattle or New York. The service wasn't the best, but that doesn't matter when you're looking for a quiet and relaxing place.
One interesting part of the drink menu is where you can order a drink based on adjectives alone: Fruity, Silky, Smokey, Smooth, Savory, Fizzy...you get to pick two, and the bartender will put it together.
Besides the drinks, the pretzels and cheese plates are top-notch.
We loved the Gin Joint. It provided the perfect spot for a mellow drink. On Tuesday evening, it was slow, we got full attention of the bartenders and server, which was even better to hear things from their side.
The restaurant is dark and cool. A small bar towards the back and a patio on the front. The bartender was the owner. He was dressed in a prohibition attire, a vest and bowtie. Â
The drink menu is awesome. So much creativity in the craft cocktails. I went with their punch of the week, a combination of rum and other intoxicating ingredients. My hubby had a gin martini that he declared perfect after the first sip. He now only wants to have gin martini's.
They suggested more places for us to try that were very good as well. After going to other touristy bars, we still liked this one the best. If you want a good craft cocktail, go there.
The Gin Joint was a revelation! Seriously! It's definitely a splurge so if you're looking to impress a date, this is the place to be. It's really chic but not snobby. The staff is very welcoming and our waiter gave us some excellent suggestions.
This is the perfect after dinner place in my opinion so you can sample some apps and get a phenomenal cocktail to top off the night. These are not your regular every day drinks...these are out of this world. We had a cocktail made with beetroot molasses...sounds strange...but it worked. And then we also had the Chartreuse Swizzle...don't remember what the ingredients were but it was aromatic and went down smooth.
The food was exciting as well--nothing you'd normally see at a bar. We tried the Fried Duck Hearts with buffalo sauce. Think of it as adventurous form of a chicken wing. The heart itself is chewy and didn't exactly stick to the fried coating but it was still delicious.
But the best thing was the Spicy Merguez Sausage made with lamb/beef. I'm still dreaming about it and drooling as I yelp. This takes sausage to another level on the flavor scale. It has a slight spicy kick and it's extremely juicy. I must have made the craziest faces while eating it because the waiter could tell I really enjoyed it even before asking me. Get it and you won't be disappointed. I promise!
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