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Dutch Fred's
This place is FUN. The pre-theatre crowd is a hoot – you can always find an out-of-towner to chat with at the bar if that’s your thing. The after-theatre crowd is fun because it’s mostly locals and theatre folks. I’ve taken my mom here at Christmas and we’ve gotten tipsy on several Kinky Boots, which is something we still laugh about.
Barbara Isenberg
VERS
The age-old question of where should we meet is almost always answered with VERS. From their excellent happy hour, their yummy snacks, to their late night vibes, sexy underwear party and great cabaret and drag shows. This place is upscale enough to come for a pre-show drink, but fun enough to get rowdy with your friends. Perfect spot so close by!
Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro
Back Pocket Bar
Suzy Darling is a small business inspiration. It’s remarkable what she’s done with her tiny spaces. They’re much more than having a beer or a glass of wine. She creates an experience. Christmas Eve several years ago, we had dinner at a neighborhood restaurant and had “one more” at Pocket Bar. Suzy showed up dressed as Mrs Claus, with a tray full of hotdogs to share with everyone at the bar. Random? Totally. But it was an unforgettable night.
Matt Fox
Dutch Fred's
This place is FUN. The pre-theatre crowd is a hoot – you can always find an out-of-towner to chat with at the bar if that’s your thing. The after-theatre crowd is fun because it’s mostly locals and theatre folks. I’ve taken my mom here at Christmas and we’ve gotten tipsy on several Kinky Boots, which is something we still laugh about.
Barbara Isenberg
VERS
The age-old question of where should we meet is almost always answered with VERS. From their excellent happy hour, their yummy snacks, to their late night vibes, sexy underwear party and great cabaret and drag shows. This place is upscale enough to come for a pre-show drink, but fun enough to get rowdy with your friends. Perfect spot so close by!
Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro
Back Pocket Bar
Suzy Darling is a small business inspiration. It’s remarkable what she’s done with her tiny spaces. They’re much more than having a beer or a glass of wine. She creates an experience. Christmas Eve several years ago, we had dinner at a neighborhood restaurant and had “one more” at Pocket Bar. Suzy showed up dressed as Mrs Claus, with a tray full of hotdogs to share with everyone at the bar. Random? Totally. But it was an unforgettable night.
Matt Fox
