Gunwale Old Fashioned and Sazerac
Bar area
Island Bird, Gunwale Old Fashion
Rose G&T
Rose G&T
food
Romantic 7-2023
A beautiful bar !
interior
Interior
Inside
Inside is beautiful
Beef Rioja
Old fashioned
Interior
Cool ceiling
interior
interior
Halloumi (5 pcs), Potatoes, & Goat Cheese Dip.
Old fashioned
a dimly lit bar
Kaloni S.
Jul 1, 2024
This is a sister speakeasy to the Grass Skirt. My boyfriend and I came right after The Grass Skirt for a few more drinks. We made a reservation online and it was easy peasy. We asked the waitress if she could show us where to go and she sat us immediately at the bar. The bar is right in the middle of the restaurant, dim lighting, super fun decor that makes you really feel like you're on a boat. Our bartenders were seriously the best! I didn't see anything I wanted on the menu so I got the dealer's choice and he made my drink perfectly! Food and drink review:Chicken tenders: (5/5) These were bomb. The dipping sauce was super tasty. I'd definitely get these again. Dealer's choice: (5/5) I asked for something refreshing and sweet with tequila and the bartender definitely delivered. La Vela: (5/5) This is as a mezcal drink, it was very good and refreshing!
Read MoreTijera W.
Jul 31, 2024
the customer service was off putting, uninviting, and just overall horrible! let me explain! my husband and i was seated at the bar and the bar back was working in front of us and did not greet us for literally 10 minutes! 10 minutes! it was awkward and unpleasant! my husband broke the silence and asked what are some good drinks here! he gives us an answer showing he is not very knowledgeable on the menu! but hey not a big deal! there were 2 bartenders at the bar and they also did not greet us nor ask for our order! to be honest, i was ready to get up and go by then, but my husband wanted a drink from here! one bartender was busy and the other was chatting it up with some other customers! after another 10 minutes of no one greeting us, my husband got one of their attention and he took our order! they did not check in on us or nothing! the whole experience was off putting and uninviting especially seeing other customers get good customer service! even with the horrible customer service, i gave the bar 2 stars because the drinks were very good! they have a drink called the dealer's choice where you pick the gin you would like and the bartender comes up with a drink! i thought that was pretty cool and creative! the bar's playlist is ! and the inside is very trendy and such a cute speakeasy! also, i would like to add the hostess did come by and bring us some popcorn! i don't think i saw others with popcorn so that was nice! but i already felt some type of way about the customer service! sorry this review is long y'all, but i wanted to give good detail on my review being 2/5 and explain why the customer service was horrible! now i do believe this is a one off because the bartenders were giving others good customer service from what it looked like! so take this as you please!
Read MoreShelly S.
Jul 17, 2024
Who wouldn't have fun at a speakeasy that's designed like an old pirates ship? This was a fun night for us to surprise my aunt for her birthday, and we are not big drinkers.I won't give it away too much but you may have a hard time finding the entrance. Hint: It looks like a travel agency. Once inside you'll be transported to 1650 during the pirates era.The food was good. I will say they only serve appetizers for the most part but you can fill up on them and have plenty of fancy alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. We left full.The place is pretty intimate. You can dress up or down. Lights are low so it can also be a romantic date spot. The lot has some spaces for free, and some you must pay.Our only complaint was service was a little slow. We had to keep asking for plates and silverware, but they were super nice about it. They sang happy birthday to my aunt and I won Neice of the year!Next time we will try the other speakeasy next door. They were really partying in there.
Read MoreFrederick H.
Jun 15, 2024
I meant to visit Grass Skirt, I've been before and enjoyed the drinks and atmosphere, this Saturday afternoon it was booked with a band and a few large parties, so the hostess found me a seat at the bar in Captain's Quarters next door.The decor is great - deep nautical theme, of course, with sculptures of massive tentacles on the ceiling, ocean themed art, and cool video portholes.The bartender was really into his craft, which made the experience. At his suggestion, I had two cocktails - the Gunwale Old Fashioned and the Lofi Mai Tai, neither of which is very close to what they are titled, but both were exceptionally good. I'm not really into gin, if you were you'd probably enjoy the cocktail menu even more.There's not a lot on the snack side, but I had the shredded pork on small bao and it was tasty.
Read MoreKathy N.
Jul 19, 2024
We decided to visit this speakeasy bar during our weekend trip to SD. It's located next to the Grass Skirt, another favorite of mine in SD. I'm glad we made a reservation ahead of time because we didn't have to wait long. Even though we arrived 30 minutes late on a Friday night, they still seated us right away. I really liked the bar's decor and the ship theme concept. However, the drinks were disappointing. They seemed ordinary and not well-mixed. I was hoping for something refreshing, but my drink didn't taste as expected. It was a bit bitter and didn't live up to its description of being refreshing. It tasted like lemonade that was missing some ingredients. Anyway, it was still a cool experience to check out the bar.
Read MoreValie K.
Jul 7, 2024
Ambiance is 5+ stars! You feel like your on a pirate ship and every detail down to octopus purse hooks is done. Drinks have an odd aftertaste. Food names don't match the food but do not sleep on the caviar! Amazing presentation, delicious and good price point. Pro tip you get a free drink on your next visit with purchase of the caviar. Service fabulous.
Read MoreRhett G.
Jul 8, 2024
What a cool speakeasy. Enter through a fake freezer door to beautiful captains ship bar. Our bartender was phenomenal and made the best espresso martini I've had in a long time. The Sazerac was also very good.
Read MoreAngela B.
Jun 16, 2024
I enjoyed the ambience and the drinks here at this PB speakeasy. My guess as to where the entrance is was not correct and I found it amusing. The interior is decorated very nicely and like your are in the interior of a fancy dining room aboard a ship. The food was decent too and we were mostly drawn here to try their only dessert option which is called Fools Gold. It's a rendition of the UK's sticky toffee pudding.
Read MoreRachel W.
Jul 24, 2024
The aesthetic is cool. I was not happy with the drink that I chose but that's just a preference. I do love that it is a gin bar.
Read MoreLisa S.
May 26, 2024
Super fun! We could not find the door at first but that made it even more secret! Ambiance was so relaxing, drinks were on point and really good food! The bartender was great! Very friendly.
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