My boyfriend and I took a weekend trip to Springfield recently and stopped here on a Friday night. We really loved the place. The bartender was friendly and mixed us good drinks. I liked that is wasn't crowded at the time we went (11pm-ish) and the music wasn't blasting loud. We could here each other talk. We hope to come back sometime.
[Gin Lounge] Add a mirror and paper towel dispenser (to both bathrooms)...
Increase the brightness by 25%, remove some of the lounge couches and chairs. Add games(darts, pool etc.) and increase the size of the dance floor.
Think about how many bars have a 3:00 liquor license, take full advantage of it and maximize this space.
If you were a 1:00 bar, I respect the lounge vibe, but because you are one of the elite bars in this town with a 3:00 license, make your presence known.
Love Gin Mill, but I want Gin Mill Lounge to rival every other 3:00 bar. Great vibes!
Bartenders are great. Idea is great but after a few years in business the atmosphere is deteriorating. Get some new furniture! It's falling apart.
At first glance it looks nice and expensive but then you notice the pleather sofas with half of the vinyl peeled off.
If you just sit at the bar and don't look at the couches it's not so bad. Still a cool place with good drinks.
We went this past Saturday for the first time in over a year and a half (because of covid) now that I'm vaccinated this was the first place I wanted to go to let loose. The bartender was friendly and fantastic drinks. We love gin mill for the pool and shuffleboard. But I also really love the outside patio as well. We will be back. This is my favorite bar in the city.
