Brennan's

I came to Brennans in The Central West End on a late night after dinner. I loved that they were open pretty late in the middle of the week since you can't find that often! I was shook when I walked in & saw the most chill vibes. You walk in & there's couches with tables to hangout with your friends if you didn't want to sit at a table or the bar. The thing that caught my eye was the bar. The way they have their bottles of liquor on tap was so intriguing to me!
They have a perfectly curated cocktail menu!
I got the Lavender sidecar which was amazing if you like Cognac! My friends got the Manhattan & the Smokey & the Pear which I will definitely be getting next time!
Make sure to try out this dark lowkey vibey cocktail bar! You won't be disappointed.

So cozy and cool! We haven't been to Brennan's since they reopened, and we had the best night drinking cocktails & snacking on their amazing apps. My group tried the Lavender Sidecar, New York Sour, Smokey the Pear, and Don't Worry About It- our favs were hands down the Smokey the Pear, a delicious mezcal concoction with a little kick of Serrano pepper, and the Don't Worry About It, the perfect balance of bourbon, ginger & lemon. The apps were amazing! We tried the smoked salmon latke and the black garlic pizza.

They don't take reservations, so go early or expect to wait a bit for a table if you go during peak times on the weekends. But they do have room to stand and sip on drinks while you wait for a table or spot at the bar!

I'm not sure what's up with the four stars!

We needed a little date night after the excitement of our wedding weekend, and this sounded like the spot for me, so we gave it a try.

First of all, the aesthetic is SO cool. We're bourbon drinkers, but my husband also loves an occasional scotch and Japanese whiskey. They had IT ALL. Walls worth of liquor and so many amazing options. Their spread was amazing and so cool to look at.

All the liquor ON TAP was also so unique! We just sat at the bar in awe at how cool this place is. We will definitely be back

Now to the menu - the drinks were phenomenal. If we could sit here all night trying every single one, we would. And we probably will one day. These are try bartenders, making unique and very tasty cocktails.

The food - also wow. We shared a few plates and it was so hard to choose what we wanted. Everything looked so good, props to the chef for such a carefully curated menu. We can't wait to try more off of it. We ended up with Tomitican Sauce & Goat Cheese, dumplings, and my husband got a taco. The deal of the day was free hummus. EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD. Holy moly.

We will absolutely be back and will be telling everyone about it. SO GOOD.

Went here for drinks and was not disappointed. They had a very unique selection and I really liked mine. I had the I wanna get buzzed but I don't want to drink, drink. Love the unique names and the great presentation of the drinks. I would definitely come back here.

It's giving sexy speakeasy vintage library vibes. The dark walls and decor with ambient illumination is alluring. Perfect for date night or going out with the ladies. We had Brennans a Signature charcuterie board it was delicious. Potato chips with caramelized French onion dip, also very good. The star of the show is the Beet Martini. I've just gone back for a round of those. So many options for upscale fares and Spirits. Service has always been fantastic. It does get busy and loud. Parking is 50/50 I've been able to get close parking and have also walked a block or two.

Amazing spot!

We walked to Brennan's after an event at 100 Above the Park- what a special little spot. When I say it's little- it's little :) that's what makes up part of its charm!
The ambiance is classy and has a low glow to it. Tables have candles and are located along the right side of the bar. They also have a back room as well, which I didn't get a sneak peek of.
We got a table for 4, and were greeted by our server with waters. The group ended up getting cocktails and I got a glass of cab. Cocktails were amazing, as I had a sip of them. Definitely will go that route next time. The table next to us had food that looked delicious, so may come here to eat next time as well.
There was quite a crowd when we were leaving- this spot fills up fast! I suggest going a bit earlier in the evening if you want a better chance at snagging a seat.

Came on a Friday afternoon after work, 5pm, sat at the bar. The vibe on the opposite side of the bar is super cool library/study feels, and that's where I would sit next time. They had some great cocktails!

I suggest coming early to snag a good seat - it's small on both sides. Not sure about other days but there were no happy hour deals on food or drink. That said, everything we tried was good. I tried the Smokey the Pear Mezcal Cocktail, which was tasty and served up (no ice). They batch their cocktails to speed up service as 70% of booze sales are cocktails according to bartender. I couldn't tell a difference and thought they tasted great.

We tried the pretzels with Irish beer cheese appetizer. They were served piping hot and tasty. Portion size was 2 smaller bites for $8-9 bucks; I could have used 3.

Service - it was ok. They were busy. Bartender asks for a credit card immediately upon first drink order to keep track of your tab. This is probably coached by management and is a best practice but it seemed transactional (hey I need a cc) vs. with a smile (could I please get a cc?). It's all about server vocal tone on that initial question/request. There was little to no bartender conversations with customers that I noticed. But hey it's Friday night, and again, they were busy cranking cocktails. If I'm comparing the bar service / personalities to say an O+O pizza or a Frazer's (what I consider a comparable cocktail establishments) I'd give the service win to O+O or Frazer's. I'd give a 3 way tie on cocktail quality.

Side note, they do sell cigars by the front host stand. If I was to come back during nice weather, I would order a cigar and smoke it outside.

Overall, take a date here for cocktails and do your best to sit on the opposite side of the bar! I'll be back again!

We went to Brennan's on a Saturday night and I feel like we were lucky to get a table inside! We were there kind of early because we had an early dinner reservation. It was packed but we found a table big enough for 6. We just ordered drinks and a late night snack. It was really loud and hard to hear with a group that big, but that's alright. The drinks and service were good! It's a great place in the Central West End to go for before or after dinner drinks

I came here for New Year's Eve night, and I had a wonderful time! The drinks and service was incredible! The 2000s throwback playlist made the night even better!

The bar/restaurant was seat yourself, and we picked a lovely booth in the back room. A server came to our table immediately, and our cocktails were brought out in a timely manner. The cocktail list was a great length--had something for everyone. We ordered the charcuterie board, and it was plentiful and delicious. Great location, too!