Near Dark

A Hauntingly Perfect Start or End to Your Night!If you're craving a cocktail with a side of dark romance, Near Dark delivers in every way. This intimate, goth-inspired bar wraps you in a sultry red glow, making it feel like you've stepped into another dimension. The drinks? Hauntingly creative, just like the vibe. The service? Almost mystical--like they know exactly what you need before you do witchcraft, perhaps? Ha! With a soundtrack straight out of a dream--from The Smiths to New Order to The Cure, to Bauhaus; every sip feels like a scene from a moody music video. But beware: this spot is small and fills up fast. If you want to soak in the atmosphere without the crush of a crowd, come early. Then again, a little waiting is worth it when the vibe is this good.Whether you're kicking off the night or seeking a spooky nightcap, Near Dark is an experience you won't forget.

I went during the day, so I can't give my opinion on how the evening is, but the vibe is super chill. The name "near dark " definitely describes the bar. I've never been to anything like this before. It gave off punk rock vibes, and the music definitely took me back to my middle school days. The drinks were strong, and the service was great. I will definitely be going back!

We found this interesting bar while hanging out downtown. The ambiance was notably dim, illuminated only by small candles on tables. If you're not a fan of low-light settings, it might not be your ideal spot. I tried the Stay Freaky cocktail, which was great, but the Cucumber Vodka shot was my favorite! The bartender was very attentive and nice. In short, Near Dark is a cool spot to grab a quick drink.

After visiting from a long weekend of Fiesta. This place was a refreshing delight. I appreciate how our bar tender/ owner treated us. Nothing but good vibes in a cool vampire bar.

A cool, vibey, chill bar with lots of specialty cocktails. This bar is small in size but big in personality. It can be easy to miss the entrance, so be sure to look for the entrance sandwiched amongst a row of storefronts.They have a limited weekday menu, with additional weekend drink specials. If you need a bite to eat, there is a limited option between something sweet (i.e. brownie) or something savory (i.e. charcuterie).I tried the French 75 and Spank Me, and both drinks were divine. There is a lot of care and effort put into making each drink perfectly balanced and never light on the liquor.Pricing is reasonable for the quality and atmosphere. And there's even a secret door in the back that leads to a hidden room (hint--starts with rest, and ends with room).Be sure to check out this bar for an edgy night out!

Near Dark is a very cool spot to grab a few cocktails when you are downtown. I was given the impression that it was a speakeasy and it wasn't. The bartenders were very friendly and talented. I highly recommend the smoked tequila old fashioned. Ask for it if it's not on the menu. It's my favorite cocktail they make. You all should stop by and check this place out.

Dark but not dreary! Once the word gets out about this place I know it's going to be hard to get a seat here. This is a shot gun style bar so it's very limited on seating but the small space doesn't take away from the awesome atmosphere. It was giving me New Orleans meets heavy metal vibes..We got to chat with the owner who told us it's him and his friend that opened this spot, I liked hearing about how they did a lot of the handy work that went into creating the space. There's little details everywhere that tie everything together, kudos on that! Unlike a lot of cocktail bars around these drinks are coming out quick but still carefully crafted. A very nice addition to the area!

This is my second time around in a year and it absolutely did not disappoint. I love the espresso martini. It is really hard to find someone who can mix coffee well with alcohol and hands-down. They do it extremely well I'm so thankful that this cute little place is in Southtown near home. cocktails are outstanding & amazing.

This place is a #VIBE. Come alone. Come with friends. Come with your partner. Just come. It's the kind of place that makes you want to try new drinks and once you try the whole menu, you'll want to try it all over again. Wide selection of whiskey, beers and mixed drinks. Seats go fast on the weekend. There's industry nights with cheaper prices so keep a radar on their Instagram. There's two other bars on the same strip, but this is my favorite! The bartender's know what they're doing when it comes to the craft of mixing drinks and it's in between the southside and southtown so stop by after first friday!

Heard horrible rumors about the owner while I was in the establishment! Major turn off. Was really hot and tiny and crowded. Girl behind bar was rude and stressed out. Couldn't even get a proper cocktail maybe try during slower hours?