Sundry and Vice

It amazed me how much the vibe of this place changed during the time I was there. Around 8 it was chill, romantic, and although the tables were filled, not very loud. By 10 or so, they were packed, happening, and high energy! The sound levels was pretty loud but you could still have a conversation no problem. The staff were very efficient and had great recommendations if you don't know what you want or want to swap out a liquor in a drink. Had a great conversation about Studio Ghibli and the graphic novel Uzumaki, if that tells you anything about the staff vibe Purple Rain - great balance of lavender to citrus. I tried this on a whim and absolutely loved it! Mr. Blue Sky - this also had a nice balance of tartness and sweetness. Not too much on either side and made with real blueberries I hear. This Mainer approves!

long story short: great decor, but overcrowded & overly-strong drinksWe went on Saturday night around 9:00 & were surprised it was so packed. It was standing room only & they continued to let people in, to the point where it was difficult to even get to the bar to order a drink. The bar itself was cool, with interesting decor & lots of seating (all of which was full). The bar tenders were very busy, so it was difficult to order. As for the drinks, they were both notably strong. The espresso martini was tasty, even with its pronounced vodka taste. The resident was okay but the alcohol was so strong that it drowned out most of the other flavors; I struggled to finish it. Everyone else enjoyed their drinks & I would be interested in going back to try more things on the menu. I probably wouldn't go in the evening again, as the crowd made it much less enjoyable; it might be a nice place to go for a happy hour before dinner though.

Sundry and Vice is my favorite bar in the US. They continue to do amazing things with liquor that continues to surprise me. I wish I lived closer and try to craft trips to Cincinnati to enjoy the great cocktails that they make every night.

Didn't have any food when we stopped 1 Manhattan 1 espresso martini Very good Service was good Ambiance - nice (not a speakeasy) Drew was great !!

Great mixology happening here; they know what they're doing. I love to try cocktails that I can't get on the menu at other places. The interior is cozy. Seems like a nice hipster bar to grab a well crafted beverage to start the night's festivities.

Dark & moody atmosphere but you still feel like you can take anyone there and they'd find something. We had 4 different drinks, all of which were delicious, but Magical Mystery is where it's at. I keep thinking about it. Different, tart, delightful.

Came here around 9pm on a Friday night and it was quite busy, as expected. We were able to grab some chairs in the corner fortunately.The vibe felt vintage with some cool old prescription pads lining the walls near the bathroom!The drinks were good, but quite expensive. I got a drink called the Night Cure which was bourbon based and delicious! It was refreshing and tart. My wife got the Purple Rain which had lavender gin and violet liquor. Also, very delicious!The service at the bar was fast and the drinks were quickly made. I give it 4 stars solely for the price, as the cocktails felt a little too expensive for what they were, though I suppose you are paying for the vibe as well.Overall, a cool place to check out in OTR!

This is our go-to cocktail place pre dinner reservations. Consistently great service and drinks. Love the apothecary vibes.

Located on the corner of 13th and Republic, this establishment is almost more bar than space for patrons. The post-pandemic changes to outdoor seating has added some space. Their cocktails are handcrafted and some call for herbs, oils, fruit, and egg whites-in keeping with the apothecary theme. Unless you order a draft beer or wine, the staff will require some skill to produce your drink. Please keep this in mind as far as pricing and tipping are concerned. I also appreciate the addition of a few non-alcoholic cocktails to the menu.

Used to LOVE this place - anymore? Meh. Used to be my HNADS DOWN, 100%, THE place I would recommend for a craft cocktail - these days? Not so much. Anytime I've been in within the past 3 yrs, very hit or miss. Bartenders used to CARE, anymore? Not so much. The past handful of times I've been in, max 4-6 other customers, made to feel as though I+ do not exist; after finally getting the attention of the bartender, made to feel like a burden for taking their attention off their other customers? Used to live in the neighborhood and frequented often. New feeling, new vibes, not honorable to the S&V I know... sad.