Bar Ludivine

**Absolute gem! The space is stunning--chic, cozy, and stylish! Great lighting, and a welcoming vibe. Would definitely be interested in hosting special events here like a birthday party maybe

Wife and I randomly stumbled on this place after dinner on a Thursday. Small, cozy, neighborhood bar vibe. Bartender ?Patrick is great. Drinks were strong. Karaoke was going on and there was a really nice energy to it!

A place to chill and take it easy. Best to probably call about the hours because we're here now and it's supposed to be closed according to the hours posted. The Amazing April will fix you up a savory drink or any of their fantastic bartenders. It says food but sadly no food. Course who knows where the heck it could be made. The only cooking here are the drinks that are on fire. Atmosphere is really nice. It's like the coffee shop vibe of Friends and the friendliness of Cheers. The parking is on the street so just be prepared. Nice artwork. Even some you can purchase.

Was there for karaoke last weekend and the vibes were sooooo creepy. This old man was filming my friend and zooming in on her. Then, her husband was trying to block his camera and the guy shoved him!! Bar staff totally sided with the creep and the night ended on a bad note :( vibes not great, unfortunately.

Outstanding bar, great bartenders. Stopped by on a night we wanted to have a drink and chill ended up seeing a whole burlesque show. Their happy hour menu has a great setup!

Only had one drink there, but enjoyed the atmosphere. It was very relaxed with an engaging band playing. We ordered our drinks at the bar and were able to sit and relax on a red velvet couch. Looked like they had a full bar and there were food stands on the street. Enjoyed being able to relax and enjoy the live music.

Such a cozy environment. Really great neighborhood bar, I enjoyed the vibe. They made an amazing French 75 with a rose pedal in it! :') I wish I got a photo of that. It was delicious! They have karaoke some nights. Cool spot. Hit or miss crowd.

I really enjoyed my visit. I attended a Burlesque show on a Friday evening and loved it. I had to message them on Instagram for an rsvp. Be warned that the reservations fill up fast. If you don't score a reservation they release the seats for the no shows right before the show begins, so there is no guarantee you will get a seat. In the meantime you have to wait outside to prevent them going over capacity. The show was amazing though and worth standing for. Their drinks are really good and they have some pretty good creations. Definitely check this place out.

Dark, intimate place with fancy decor, but chill vibes, and lots of seating. They have a couple of local beers on tap, a small wine selection, and then a menu with many classic cocktails plus a couple of their own creations. I went with one of their house libations - emerald dagger. It had both gin and mezcal and I wondered if it would be too much, but it was flavorful and smooth. Even with all the upscale decor, this place gave me divey feels and I loved that juxtaposition.

When I go to a place for the first time I can become nervous and anxious. I would be best served if I just allowed myself to surrender to the moment. A place like Bar Ludivine has a very specific patron in mind. The decor is very simply stated but elegant. The antique velour sofa with pillows with cats. The high tables candle lit. The choice of 90's and an early 2000's mixtape playlist as background music. Yes it is shabby chic but with a modern flair. This is not a "Happy Hour at Taco Cabana" type of bar. Its intended audience is a sophisticated and more mature demographic. A bar certainly meant for date night or someone rummaging through a Schopenhauer book.But to the mechanics of this bar. It is located in Southtown a few doors down from Taco Haven. The place is really small, intimate and charming. On the drink end they have spirits, wines and beer. The mixologist, who happens to be the principle owner serves up drinks and will take your order from your table. Although they have a small paper menu with signature cocktails he can make you just about anything. Here is where I must interject. If you're expecting a bartender from your corner cantina this is not that place. He serves you and then let's you carry on a conversation with your company. Maybe patrons will confuse that with inattentiveness. I interpreted that as being the utmost professional as a person who takes their craft very seriously.Two or three things I must implore to you. Since it is on a strip of South Presa that has finite parking I can already forsee this as an issue in the future. Secondly they don't serve any food, which would automatically bump this review to a four and a half stars. And lastly this place is not cheap. I'm a beer drinker and seven dollars even for craft beer not in a restaurant setting is a little pricey. Then again a date night, an opportunity to see live music or even an after dinner cocktail are not casual affairs. Not to say that a suit with matching ascot is the preferred attire here. I might turn my head twice if I saw someone wearing a "King Diamond" tshirt and dangling earrings at a table though.Ludivine, which is a French name that means "Friend of the people." At that capacity it does share those sensibilities. The choice of antiques, the shabby chic decor and the elegant chandelier all say I'm here for a sophisticated experience. From the glassware to the presentation of drinks the cultured, mature patron is definitely kept in mind. Southtown is filled with unique experiences both big and small. If you happen to be in this area and were on a date night, left a Broadway play or had a Hemingway book on hand I would recommend it. The service is excellent, the drinks are made by someone who takes his craft seriously and the ambiance is otherworldly. It is pricey but on a beautiful Friday night you are totally worth it.