MODERN Bar Edition

Rainey Street is changing… and honestly, it is finally growing up a little. With all the new development, the area is becoming far more upscale and polished.

And this place? It feels like stepping through a secret golden door into another world.

The experience begins with a massive brass entrance that opens into a space that can only be described as Wes Anderson meets Mad Men playful, stylish, dramatic, glamorous, and just a little over the top in the best possible way.

Think lush textures, green marble, white oak, plush sofas, a stunning 30-foot bar, signature cocktails, non-alcoholic creations, a respectable wine list, and elevated little bites for nibbling while you flirt irresponsibly with strangers.

The vibe is visually bold and trendy, but still warm and approachable exactly what I hoped for when I visited beforehand.

Beautifully dressed men and women. Relaxed energy. Comfortable seating. Music at a level where people can actually speak without screaming into each other’s ears like airport runway workers. In other words… exactly our kind of place.

The staff is expecting us, so let’s not disappoint.

Translation: This is your moment to look fabulous.

Get out your trendy.
Get out your dangerous shoes.
Get out the jacket that gets compliments.
Jeans are acceptable… especially if they make you look hot

And since this apparently needs clarification every few events:

SINGLES ONLY

Not:

• “It’s complicated”
• “We are separated emotionally”
• “We live together but it’s basically over”
• “I have a girlfriend but we’re not married”

Nope. We are too old and too fabulous for loopholes.

Expect:

• A stylish over-50 crowd
• Great cocktails & conversation
• Comfortable seating and mingling spaces
• Attractive humans pretending not to people watch while absolutely people watching

And because this is Rainey Street…
parking may require optimism and a small miracle. There is street parking on East Ave if you don’t mind walking, otherwise 382 Parking and the 70 Rainey Parking Garage are nearby options. Uber is probably your friend.

Come out, look fabulous, sphallolalia shamelessly, and meet someone interesting… or at the very least have a fabulous cocktail.