Post #772586 by HopeChest on Tue, Jan 31, 2017 8:16 PM

I have finally been here a few times and I feel so stupid that it took so long - I absolutely love this place. The staff are really, really friendly and I've had nothing but excellent service. They are also very happy to geek out with you on rums, syrups, and mixers - my first time there I was treated to a taste of practically all of their syrups, which they make in house. Their falernum is delicious, as are both of their fassionolas.

So far I have had 8 of the 17 regular (non-bowl) drinks and each has been anywhere from really good to excellent. I particularly like their daiquiris and had raved about the house daiquiri and the Hemingway Is Dead (think Daiquiri #3 with Peychaud Bitters) to the missus, so on her first visit she asked the bartender to recommend one for her and was given an off-menu Pagan Breakfast. It's the house daiquiri with absinthe and it's fantastic. The Maybe Grog is excellent and last time it came with a Demerara rock candy swizzle stick, which they apparently got by accident but hope to have going forward. I think my current fave is the Witch Doctor, followed closely by the Sparkle & Froth (which is the drink that comes in their signature mug).

One interesting note: no drinks with coconut. This stood out to me because I cannae stand coconut and was surprised I could try everything on the menu. However, I wouldn't be surprised if there were off-menu options with coconut.

The layout and decor are truly something else, they really transport you. The moody starkness of the front bar is offset by the riot of colour and tiki ephemera in back, and I love being able to chose the room I want to sit in depending on my mood. It's also nice to be able to open a tab at one bar and add to it at another, a minor convenience that makes a big difference when wandering about and taking everything in.

(Sorry the pics are so bright - it was the only way I could properly show the mug details)