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Finding it is half the point. Look for the suspicious wooden door. Inside, the space leans hard into pre-Depression charm. High-back paisley chairs, tucked-away corners, and the kind of layout meant for quiet conversations and bad decisions made discreetly. We took seats at the bar.
The cocktails were excellent. Beautifully built, delivered quickly, and clearly made by people who care. I had their take on a Manhattan and it was outstanding. Since I was driving, my wife ordered the No Shrubs and Orchard in the Morning. Both were thoughtful, balanced, and memorable. This is a bar that understands craft.
And then there was the barback.
In full view of the bar (in the middle of the bar floor), he blew his nose, pocketed the tissue, and went back to work. Dirty glasses were “washed” by briefly dipping them into the sink. No scrubbing. No machine. When customers asked for water, he carried the glasses by placing his fingers inside them before filling and serving. Then came the polishing. A rag inside and out of each glass, followed by transporting multiple “clean” glasses at once with fingers fully inserted. All of this happened in plain sight.
That is the frustrating part. The bartenders clearly care about what they are making. The owners went to real effort to build an atmosphere worth seeking out. Which makes you wonder what is happening when no one is watching.
The Amber Room is capable of being something special. Right now, it is memorable for reasons it should not be.
Once in you’d be like, “ok, it’s a bar.” It’s so much more. The bartenders are amazing. The work and care the put into their craft is easily noticeable. This isn’t just cranking out drinks with better ingredients. It’s not a painstaking art show either.
Like all good cocktail bars, they have their menu, and then you can just trust the bartender with a general flavor profile and let them give you something amazing you’d never thought of otherwise.
It’s not a rowdy bar. It’s one where you want to take a date or discuss something beyond sports. I purposely left out how to find the door so you can explore for yourself. You’ll know when you find it.
Drinks are really good too!