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Ace Gillett's Lounge
Categories: Nightlife Bars Restaurants Tapas/Small Plates Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
239 S College AveFort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 449-4797
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Fri, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
25 reviews for Ace Gillett's Lounge
Review Highlights
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"Enter the Armstrong Hotel lobby." In 6 reviews -
"One of the best parts of Old Town Fort Collins and, in many..." In 2 reviews -
"My girlfriends and I had a girls' night out here last night." In 3 reviews
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25 reviews in English
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Review from Hamburguesa J.
Fort Collins, CO
On a Thursday night, we head down the stairs into a bygone era brought back to life in modern times with Hollywood style white leather chairs, circular booths under dim light from pendant lamps. Sophisticated and swanky without being pretentious. The joint was half packed and we snagged the last booth. As usual in this town, the dress code is black dress to blue jeans and no one looks out of place.
Round one of drinks: Manhattan, Sidecar and a rum Mojito (instead of the vodka style listed on the menu) expertly prepared by Ray, the head bartender. For round one we shared:
"Trio- Cannellini lemon and garlic hummus, Middle Eastern jalapeno garlic relish and spicy harrisa served with pita, pita crisp, Asiago flat bread, and crisp bread sticks"
"Papas Fritas- Fried Yukon Gold potato drizzled with aioli, harissa and fresh herbs"
"SHICHIMI TOGARASHI EDAMAME Seasoned, steamed edamame"
I had no idea what "harissa" meant but it was a light red dip with excellent flavor complemented with the spice of the jalapeno relish. The potatoes, almost unrecognizable in the low light, had a crispy coating with more of this mystery sauce. Edamame were standard. These three plates off the tapas menu are reasonably priced and might be enough for two but since there were three of us, we ordered more.
Round two was crab mac n cheese and an order of beef empanadas. Detectable pieces of lump blue crab with a mac n cheese for grown ups.
Within less than a week while my other half was out of town, I returned on a quiet Monday evening. Anxious to explore the "Specialties" section of the menu, I slipped onto a stool at the curved bar and ordered a mojito. My eyes were immediately drawn to two dishes my other half would never care to split: the roasted beet salad with "goat cheese croquette" and the hand rolled gnocchi with a variety of mushrooms from Hazeldell local farm. The salad was splendid with golden beets and croquette satisfied my recent craving for (lightly) fried goat cheese. Slowly worked on the salad until my main dish arrived. I selected one gnocchi and it melted in my mouth with a poof of pillowy potatoes. The skills of Chef Heller shine in these two dishes leaving me anxious to try more. Luckily for those that don't care for mushrooms there are 3 types of gnocchi to try.
During the four days between my first and second visits, I learned that harissa is a North African spicy red pepper dip. While chatting with another bartender I discovered the chef just started bottling harissa and a bottle was mine for $7.
Well prepared and well deserving of high praise. Impressive for a date night, special occasion celebration
As many restaurants do, the menu here changes somewhat with the seasons and a new one will be one the way soon. There is plenty more left to sample from the menu and I will return soon.Listed in: Best of Local Fort Collins…
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Review from Alison P.
Portland, OR
Great service, mediocre food, gets loud and FAST.
My boyfriend and I came here for a meet & greet for a conference we were attending. We were early and decided to grab a bite. The menu is all over the place. Mediterranean, Spanish, American...I ended up with grilled shrimp over corn risotto, the b/f got pork skewers with nan. The shrimp was ok, the risotto was NASTY. Corn + risotto = gross. From what the b/f told me, the pork skewers were fine, not very filling though.
Our waitress for the evening was beyond accommodating, and very sweet. We wound up with about 40 people at the meet & greet, and they opened up a spare room for us so we didn't take over the main dining room.
Other than the food, the other negative would be the noise. Granted there were a ton of us, even in the main dining hall it got waaay too loud. Hard to have a conversation.
Overall, the bar itself is fine. I can't say if I return to Fort Collins I would go back. -
Review from Amy-Tyler T.
Fort Collins, CO
In a town overflowing with themed bars and college hangouts, Ace Gillett's brings a very welcome touch of class and swank to Old Town Fort Collins. This easy-to-miss spot is the perfect escape from the tourists and college crowds swarming the streets above.
Atmosphere: The subterranean lounge is tucked away under the historical Armstrong Hotel. The lay out of the lounge is impressive and cozy. There are intimate booths, small tables, and a long and stylish bar. The swanky design is the perfect setting to sip some top-notch cocktails and enjoy the jazz band that plays four nights a week. .
Service: Service at the bar was friendly although a little slow, but considering 4 out of 5 drinks must be muddled, it is understandable. With that being said, the bartender was very busy making drinks for the five cocktail waitresses hustling to and from patrons in a packed house.
Drinks: The bar staff mixes up an assortment of martinis from classic to cucumber as well as other alcoholic concoctions. The cocktail menu is strewn with ingredients like elderflower and ginger and all drinks are a relative bargain during their daily happy hour.
Food: Ace Gillett's offers a menu of fine Mediterranean style tapas, appetizers and pizza style flat breads as well as a few desserts, all for about $10 and under. -
Review from Mark L.
Fort Collins, CO
As higher end restaurants in Ft Collins are a little scarce it is nice to see Ace Gillett's. Walking down to the basement is a bit different, but reminds me of the Old Chicago gangster movies. The staff is great, shout out to Kevin the bartender and to Chef Henry for the scallops, the best I ever tasted.
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Review from Jason T.
Loveland, CO
The reason for my 2 star review was the service.
The waitress we had was rude to us from the start of the evening. It's not as if we did anything to bring it on and we were not over or under dressed or out of place with the other people in the bar; the hostility was just THERE for some reason.
And what further baffled me is that we saw her being friendly and nice to other tables; they got their drinks before us, their food before us and they got some level of courtesy from her. Clearly she was capable.
We had the goat cheese and spinach fondue as what was meant to be an appetizer for the meal. It was good, and I also had an average mojito with it - not bad but nothing amazing. At that point, we called for our check and left. -
Review from Erin C.
Temecula, CA
So, as a visitor to Fort Collins, a friend and I decided to visit Ace Gillett's for some jazz and drinks on a Friday night. Now, my friend and I are not fresh faced co-eds, but we're in our twenties, and when I walked in I was surprised to find that most people were of the more mature variety. Probably my parents' age. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I was kind of taken aback. Then we get to the bar and see that the martini's are $9! I'm used to those prices in CA, but in Fort Collins?? Crazy!! Coupled with the fact that the jazz set appeared to be done for the night, friend and I decided that we'd rather go someplace else for drinks.
You'd THINK this is where the story ends, but this is where it gets crazy! The bartender proceeded to CHASE US DOWN College Ave and ask us why we were leaving!! Uhh?? I couldn't believe it! He asked us if "someone offended us." ??? We were so weirded out, we told him we were just looking for something cheaper and more casual, no offense. Happily he seemed appeased by that, invited us to come back another time and went back inside.
So if you come here but don't order anything, beware, you might get chased down!! -
Review from Jeff b.
Fort Collins, CO
PSSST!
Buddy, this is the layout. Enter the Armstrong Hotel lobby. Walk straight past the front desk, keep your head down. If the manager notices you just nod, they're in on the plan. Just past the elevator on the right is a doorway to the basement. Careful, it's easy to miss (wink). Turn right at the bottom of the stairs, go to end of the hall, Gillett's is on the left.
FROM A WHISPER TO A SCREAM
The place opens at 4pm and it's dark, empty and quiet, just the bartenders prepping for the day. Grab a seat at the bar or if you've business to discuss on the QT there are secluded booths available. Soon others wander in and you'll start hearing the clink of glasses, the rattle of martini shakers, bits of subdued conversation. Around 6:30 the Jazz piano guy shows and the night begins to heat up. The crowd thickens, the voices raise, groups at the bar start mingling, laughing, and sharing stories. By the time the rest of the band arrive and start to jam you better have a seat or you'll be standing in the aisles. By 9pm there's muscle, errr... bouncer, ah... a maitre d, yeah maitre d at the door keeping riff-raff from packing the joint.
Yep, this is the kind of place where you expect to see Nick and Nora trading good-natured jibs while Asta tugs on a waiter's pant leg or Joe Cairo bartering with Sam Spade for the black bird.
CONS
Whoa! No hoods here dis is respectable joint. However it's no place for the weak of wallet. You'll need some lettuce, clams, moolah, green stamps to hang here. But if you want something cheap there are beer joints just littering this little burg, go there ya mook.
DENOUEMENT
From one of the reviews I expected to see a mouse or two. I looked high and low. Mostly low. Not one damn mouse. I paid good money - no mouse. I do feel a bit gipped. -
Review from Kayla N.
Fort Collins, CO
My girlfriends and I had a girls' night out here last night. Overall, we loved the place and plan to make it a once a month thing!
When we first arrived, there weren't any seats open in the main part of the lounge so we sat in the "overflow" room. This part of the place was absolutely underwhelming. It reminded me of a banquet hall or my mom's dining room. Eh.
Some seats quickly opened up near the bar, however, so we were able to move. We ordered some drinks and some apps. The food was really the star here. We got 2 orders of Papas Fritas and an order of Philo Wrapped Brie. The potatoes were so good that we (literally) licked the plates. Seriously.
The atmosphere was really swanky- dark, sexy, with a jazz group playing in the background. I'll definitely be back! -
Review from Rob T.
Boulder, CO
The bartender here knows how to make a Gin & Tonic. You would think that it would be a hard drink to screw up but many places in Fort Collins can do it.
Even when it is busy I have been able to grab a drink at the crowded bar.
It's nice to hear live jazz being played in the corner and to have a well made cocktail.
My buddy and I drank there one night and when closing time came around the bartender didn't just boot us out the door he asked if we wanted another round.
I like that it is downstairs and you can avoid the college crowd. People who come here do so to drink and talk. Not down Red Bulls and Vodka and vomit in the bathroom.
Dress a little nicer and be curtious to your fellow patrons and you will enjoy your time here. Tip well if you have good service, places like this need to thrive in Fort Collins because they are rare. -
Review from L B.
Fort Collins, CO
Ace Gillett's is my favorite bar in town for both quality of cocktails and atmosphere. I fell in love this past winter with a martini they had on the menu -- made with chocolate bitters. It is also the only place I feel justified dressing up to go out to.
The live jazz is great! Just don't expect to have an intimate conversation with several of your best friends during a set -- it gets quite loud.
The few small plates I've had have been okay -- we had a tuna dish of some kind once that was quite delish -- but I've never tried any of the meat dishes so I think that may have something to do with my ambivalent attitude towards the nosh.
And the people watching gets 5 stars: Ray (the bar manager) is easy on the eyes and its fun to watch him (and the many women who flirt with him)! Not to mention it seems to be a trolling ground for a handful of wealthy men (of any orientation) so you never know who might be buying you a drink ;-) -
Review from Cindy B.
Fort Collins, CO
There's no better place in town than Ace Gillett's for a combination of excellent service, wonderful cocktails, and sophisticated ambiance. Whether you arrive casual or dressy you're sure to be warmly welcomed by a staff who all work together to make your experience enjoyable. Savor great drinks, lively conversation and a strong feeling of camaraderie with the eclectic mix of folks around you. The menu is diverse, a little pricey, and the dishes carefully prepared and very tasty. For me, it's the perfect way to start, spend, or wrap up an evening.
As a regular I was both amused and offended by another reviewer's portrayal of being chased down College after leaving, Ray, the enigmatic dark blur of activity behind the bar, possesses an uncanny ability to watch over everyone while busy serving up the next order. He also has a genuine concern for customers' satisfaction, comfort and safety. I have no doubt he approached the couple outside the lounge door not to question their choice or judgment, but honestly to make sure they had not been annoyed by someone or something he observed that they themselves had failed to even notice. In Fort Collins we call that sense of community. Too bad the person posting the criticism didn't understand that. -
Review from JIm H.
Denver, CO
My girlfriend and I recently took a weekend to go from Denver to my old stomping grounds of Fort Collins. We stayed in the Armstrong Hotel and were delighted and super-excited to find that there is now a "vintage cocktail bar" in the basement. After going to on these types of places in Denver, we've been seeking out similar places anywhere we travel - so the fact that there was one in Fort Collins had us both giddy.
The place has a good setup, basement of the hotel, kind of a hidden entrance, vintage decor throughout, jazz quartet playing next to the bar, etc.
We walked in, glanced over the menu and then asked if the bartender could make "special cocktails" based on specifications we gave. I consider the ability to make an amazing off-menu cocktail the cornerstone of these high-end vintage cocktail lounges that are springing up all over the place. You weren't ordering mixed drinks off a menu in 1940, I'm guessing.
The bartender said "no problem, we do it all the time" and asked what we wanted. I ordered the same drink I always order at these places, sort of as a test of the bartender's abilities: "Something spicey but not sweet". Various bartenders in different bars have made this a wide variety of different ways, and while the product may have differed drastically - it was always something I enjoyed... Until Ace Gillett's, at least.
My girlfriend ordered something more conventional. She'll probably write her own (similar) review, and I don't remember what he drink was, but I tried it and it was not exceptional or special at all.
We made conversation at the bar with some people next to us a mentioned The Green Russell in Denver. We both love it, and for anyone who likes Ace's - go to GR if you are in Denver because you will love it too. Interestingly enough, mid-conversation, the bartender said that he "didn't like it at all." This was kind of shocking and so I asked why. He said that he didn't like having to wait 20 minutes to get a drink. Fair enough, I thought - but we sat down over 10 minutes ago and I still hadn't been served... I consider the wait a part of the price of a fine cocktail, but it seemed hypocritical.
When I finally got my drink it was... utterly disgusting. I'm not sure what exactly the bartender did, but my drink looked and tasted like straight Absolut Peppar with crushed ice and a half of a jalapeno in it. It wasn't that it was too spicey - I've had spicier that were delicious... it was just bad. So bad, in fact, that some people at the bar dared their friend to order one of the same and chug it. We played along, but in all honesty if you are the bartender at a place like this - you should see this coming and ask those rowdy folks to leave. There are plenty of bars in Fort Collins for chugging vodka, and (we'd hoped) this place was different.
Overall this was the place we were most excited about visiting and ordering drinks and it was my *least* favorite by far. We also had drinks at Drunken Monkey, Crown Pub, El Monte's, Bondi's, and Snooze. All of them were quite a bit better in both service and drink quality. -
Review from Bill E.
Fort Collins has a new gem! Ace Gillett's is a stylish, upscale, retro-cool new lounge located under the Armstrong Hotel in Old Town. From the moment where you spot the low-key set of stairs to the place, you'll know that this is not the typical Old Town place.
Start with the Decor. Absolutely beautiful, retro-cool, and true to what they were trying to achieve. The lighting is stunning, the chairs, tables, everything, well done. The piano and musician's area looks great.
Ambiance-wise, it's not your typical old town college-friendly hangout. The staff is dressed nice, the piano player is wearing a rather dapper suit. The crowd was a mix of 20 somethings and 30 somethings, mixed in with people staying at the Armstrong Hotel.
The drinks - outstanding. The menu may take you a little off-guard, until the highly knowledgable and friendly bartender explains the drinks were consistent with the way martinis were made in the 40's. The shelf is stocked with gins and vodkas that not only include the usual, but item's you won't see often. And Ray, our bartender, can talk to you about the virtues of each of the various drinks on the menu.
The food - a diverse menu with mostly small plates. We only had one -- chicken curry samosas with a very nice chutney. It was a hit! It is clear that the kitchen is staffed by pros that take pride in their food, and that the food is not an afterthought at this lounge.
I am THRILLED that Fort Collins has a place like this -- a wonderful, sexy little low-key lounge that serves great drinks from top-notch staff, and has a small plates menu that I'll keep trying over and over. I used to have to go to Denver for an experience like this. I'm glad we now have a top-notch place like this in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins! -
Review from Melissa G.
Boston, MA
Im a huge fan of jazz bars and excited to see one at the hotel I stayed at (Armstrong). Over all let me tell you something, I am an older gal and really like some comfortable atmospheres. This place had good drinks, good food and good music. I will definitely be back when I come to Colorado. For someone who reviews restaurants, the experience as a whole was delightful and cozy.
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Review from Alden C.
Fort Collins, CO
Ace Gillett's is in the basement of the Armstrong Hotel. It seems very much off the beaten path which may be a deterrent for drunken college kids. The prices of Ace's may also play a factor in that too. Normally I embrace the college crowd but when they are drunk and loud in Oldtown it is hard not to feel put off by them.
Ace Gillett's is a wonderful bar that serves some of the best drinks in town! I had the Ginger Crescent which is very much like a ginger martini and it was delightful! I had something else very similar to a Mojito but had more or a citrus taste to it which also was amazing!
Ace's is mainly a bar but they also serve food too! Depending what you order sometimes the portions may seem too small, just right or quite big. I ordered the gnocchi which was delicious!! However though it was a very small portion and left me still pretty hungry. My partner, Steven ordered a pizza which almost seemed too big for him! That too was equally wonderful to eat. If I have any 'complaints' about Ace Gillett's it may be that but whatever you get and how much I am sure will be good! Be sure and ask your server how big the portions are or order something in addition if you are planning to have a full fledged meal here.
The atmosphere is very mellow, and atmospheric. Very similar to a piano bar and some nights they do play music here! Definitely a great place to go that often gets overlooked by most people because of it's location but that is what makes the experience all the more alluring! -
Review from jason m.
Portland, OR
Visiting from out of town. I was in the mood for a 'tini, and Yelp really came through. This is a wonderful place.
I loved everything about the place from the live Jazz duo, to the low ceilings, low lights, and really cool decor. It's in the basement of the Armstrong Hotel down in the old section of town with all the restaurants.
I'm a martini geek, so grumbles first. It was a bit off putting that they didn't have many variations of the real Martini on the menu. Basically, they had a bunch of weird concoctions with all manner of ingredients, which is fine, but they aren't Martinis. As for real martinis, there was only one, the Winston Churchill Martini. I forget what they called it, but its just gin shaken with an olive.
The bartender had no knowledge of gins, which is a requirement if you are going to make and sell Martinis. She was very good looking, pretty bright, and very nice, but if you want to work in a Martini bar, you should be at least conversant in gin.
Other than these two things, I would have given it 5 stars.
They had a reasonable selection of Gins. It was pretty cool to go to a place where the Bombay Sapphire is down in front with the frequent pour liquors.
They served a martini, made well, according to instructions from a gin that was new to me. Oxleys from London (worth trying if you're a gin geek)
Didn't try the food, but it looked and smelled delicious. They seem to have a nice bunch of happy hour snacks.
I will make it a point to come back next time I'm in town for sure. -
Review from Kristin M.
Fort Collins, CO
Down a dark, narrow stairway underneath the Armstrong Hotel, there is a small, swanky place. The subtle deep sounds of piano, bass and drums whisper through the crisp night air. It's a Fort Collins Speakeasy, a hidden gem of sorts, unless you've been aware of the chatter going on around the city. It's a place to take a date on a night out for tasty tapas, a place to meet up after work for some of the best drinks in town, where you can loosen your tie and relax to the soothing sounds of jazz. It's Ace Gillette's Lounge.
Ace Gillette's is owned by Steve and Missy Levinger, who also own the Armstrong Hotel. Named and inspired by previous 1950's Armstrong owner, Ace Gillette, the lounge evokes the feeling of class and sultry sophistication that enveloped city speakeasies during the years of prohibition. A soft dark atmosphere with espresso woods, large purple circular booths, delicate tea light candles, and one of the best places to entice Fort Collins since its opening in March of this year. This place just oozes romance.
I've been to Ace's a couple of times and I loved it from the start. They had me on my seat with anticipation during the weeks before their Grand Opening with some of the best tweets on Twitter (beautifully poetic, too bad they didn't keep it up). It's one of my favorite places in Fort Collins, especially for a flirtatious date or a posh night out with the girls. They have some incredibly creative and delicious tapas using unique ingredients (black garlic!) and some of the best drinks I've had here in our lovely Choice City.
Tantalizing food, hypnotizing drinks, seductive atmosphere; the suave Ace Gillett's is the sexiest spot in Fort Collins. It's the best date night lounge around. Guys, if you want to get lucky, bring your ladies here.Listed in: Best of 2010!
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Review from Jillian M.
Fort Collins, CO
Ace's is by far the best establishment for consistency and creativity! The bartenders know what they're doing which is refreshing, pun intended. The food menu puts their competitors to shame and I've yet to have the cook hand deliver my plate at any other establishment in Colorado. I recommend trying their dinner specials, 7 out of 8 times they have been perfection to my taste buds. It's a perfect date night or solo outing especially because they have live jazz on the weekends. The wine selection is great and the bartender knows how to keep your glass full.
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Review from Barrett R.
Fort Collins, CO
One of the best parts of Old Town Fort Collins and, in many ways, a best kept secret.
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Review from Annie C.
Fort Collins, CO
This is a cool place, especially nice when we are renting the conference room across the hall after a long day of speaking! It is relaxed & friendly.
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Review from Kenn A.
Fort Collins, CO
I've been to Ace's a good half a dozen (or more) times since it opened, and I can't begin to say how awesome it is to have a new bar in town that doesn't cater to the college crowd. The drink menu is creative and really well priced for higher-end spirits/cocktails. The mixology is a little off on some drinks (martinis were good, but my old fashioned was way too sweet and fruity), but the overall bar experience is a good one: great selection/variety.
The decor is nice as long as you don't look at the south wall, or god forbid, you have to sit in the spill over room, which has all the aesthetic charm of a low-rent wedding hall, or a hotel conference room (which I think it is during the day). The place has the feel of being unfinished, like the decorator ran out of money or ideas two-thirds the way through. The back bar is beautiful, and the service is excellent. All of the staff are attentive and incredibly friendly without being annoying.
The tapas are competent, but not all that original or particularly delicious. The serving sizes are nice for a late night snack or even a light meal. I liked the papas and the cheese plate is a winner, but the flat breads were actually pretty bad.
The music is the real star here. A great jazz combo that rotates players from night to night (Combo Thus-Sat, solo pianist all other nights I believe), so you get a good mix of smooth, hot, traditional, standards, funky (tho never really "funk"), and bop. I think they could probably diversify things a little more, maybe get some vocals in the mix from time to time? It's "safe" music, performed by very talented musicians, and will appeal to a wide audience, regardless of your level of familiarity with jazz.
The crowd changes nightly, but tends to stay in the 30-60 range, some nights skewing older, some nights younger. A lot of the patrons look like they're on group dates (roving packs of mating couples). A good place to grab a drink after dinner, or meet friends for a cocktail, but after several visits, the charm/novelty wears off, and leaves you wanting more. -
Review from Holly L.
Scottsdale, AZ
LOVE this place. Have hung out here on a few occasions with a few close friends. I love the inconspicuous sign in front and the stairway down to the door. The food was surprisingly delicious and the atmosphere is cool. Being a 30 something in a college town, finding a sweet little gem like this can be a challenge. The live jazz and the bustling atmosphere makes for a great time. Menu items can be a bit pricey, but worth it.
Downside, if you plan on meeting a larger group, it may be difficult to gather. There is a back "banquet room" it's nice, but you may feel a bit removed from the action These tables can be hard to snag as well since many people get there early with the intent to stay awhile. -
Review from Adam H.
Seattle, WA
Ace G's just opened recently. My experience was very positive. I see tons of potential in the place and hope for just a few little upgrades in time.
Service - excellent! I was approached 4 times for a drink order in the short time I was waiting for a friend. Drinks came back fast and the water glasses stayed full!
Music - great jazz combo playing there on a Friday night. I would like to see a small stage instead of just playing on floor level in the music corner.
Atmosphere - great dim lighting with candles on all the tables. Awesome retro feel. The lit marble behind the bar caught my eye. I couldn't help but feel the place is still in progress though. Overall it felt a little...unfinished?
Menu - only had a drink off the martini menu. It was great for the price but I am not an official source on that. I think the drink menu could use a little expansion. -
Review from John B.
Fort Collins, CO
MICE! You heard me folks...MICE! This place has so many mice it's insane. In the hour I was there I saw multiple mice running around. Disgusting, absolutely disgusting. Avoid this place no matter what.
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Review from Ashley L.
Fort Collins, CO
This is a great place for a romantic date or a jumping off point for a girls' night out. Prices are not unreasonable for the quality of the service and the food and drink. Plus, there's something sexy about the secretive nature of it all.
