The Varnish

Ordering often centers on telling the staff what flavors you are in the mood for and letting them improvise. The mainstay is “bartender’s choice”, yielding tailored pours alongside sharply balanced classics like a French 75. Space is compact and seating can be very limited, so visits frequently involve standing directly by the bar. Beyond small servings of nuts, there is no food service. The tempo shifts later in the evening with live jazz running Sunday through Wednesday after 9pm.