Time for a toast!

Bourbon and Branch is a very big deal in the city.  It's a special speakeasy that requires a password just to get in.  There's a time limit for your stay and you can't take pictures inside.  That being said, I have yet to go.  However, I did find myself at their sister bar, Rickhouse on a particular special Saturday night.

Doors on the right, the trick doors are cool though!

Unlike Bourbon, Rickhouse is a fun, laid back bar where it's a bit too crowded, a bit too loud, and a lot of bit fun.  On this Saturday, I was out with Phil, Oli and her husband Peter for a fun double date. (I guess that's what you do when you get old.) We stumbled into Rickhouse around 10:30-11:00. It had a little bit of a line, but wasn't too bad.  I don't do long lines.  We managed to macgyver a spot at the bar, and the rest of the night is history.  No not really, maybe for Peter, but the rest of us had a great time.

View of the Bar from Upstairs

Gigantic Punch Bowl of fruit and juice and a hangover

Like Bourbon and Branch, Rickhouse has a punch bowl.  Personally I hate sweet drinks, but the punch seems to be a hit with most ladies.  We decided to just get personal drinks and Phil started out with an Old Fashion, Peter got bourbon neat (bye bye Peter), and Oli and I couldn't decide.  This is when me being my annoying self started asking the bartender to create us something yummy and good.  And he delivered.  I can't tell you much of what they were called.  One was an Airplane maybe?  Anyway, the goods were great.  Everything is made fresh, right in front of you with the freshest ingredients.  Not too pricey either for an establishment like that.  I would recommend asking the bartender for his favorite or get something good like an Old Fashioned or Moscow Mule.  This is a place you want to go back to the oldies, and not get something like a vodka-soda: true story someone ordered four, I wanted to cry.  They also have beer on tap for those who don't like hard alcohol, but come on people be adventurous!

Yummy.  So many options!

Fresh to Death

Something the Doctor Recommended

Tourist Tip: You can reserve the upstairs loft area.  And on Saturday night there is live music - always fun!