Douglas Social

We came on Valentine's night for drinks and we were the only ones here! I don't know if it's just because it's relatively new and not on Yelp yet but it was nice having a quiet drink here. The bartender was friendly and chatted with us as we sat at the bar. The ambiance is real chill and cool, with comfy couches and an (intentional) 80's motif that's unique for Wichita bars. They also have a pool table, an arcade game and a TouchTunes jukebox if you want to entertain yourself while there.The cocktail menu isn't huge and I got the Isle Fizz and I enjoyed it as a nice little tiki sort of drink. (I'm new to cocktails so I wouldn't take my opinion on drinks yet though.) My husband got an old fashioned and he says it's strong but good. I'm not sure what the population is at this place on normal nights, but I hope having it on here helps it pick up!Edit: It was still fairly early in the evening (8ish) and people started to roll in by the time we left. I think this place has its regulars but we came on a Tuesday, on a holiday and at a weird time. lol.

I've been to this place twice, and both times were very disappointing. I didn't want to rate this place after one visit, so I gave them another chance, but still a no for me. 1) bartenders use a glassware to scoop ice from the well. This is a big mistake in the bar industry. Please use an ice scoop no matter how busy it is.2) A Negroni should be stirred, not shaken. Even with Mezcal in it. Period. Is there citrus juice in it? No. Is there egg white or aquafaba? No. So why shake it?3) I agree to other comments but some bartenders are pretty rude, unfriendly, and unlikable. I know it may or may not be bartenders fault, but bar managers should teach them basic skills like hospitality and bartending 101. P.S. I get that it's a dive bar so the speed and efficiency are important. So the whiskey Sour is just whiskey and sour mix. Sure, that's ok. But when a customer specifically ask if you have lemon juice and orders a whiskey Sour AFTER the bartender says "yes we do", then the customer is proooobably expecting you to shake up a 3-ingredients cocktail. I mean, if you are going to shake a negroni up unnecessarily, why not make a proper whiskey Sour? Just a thought.

Fun environment! I wish they had more speciality drinks though! Service was great and I'll be back!