The Cave — Restaurant in Carroll

had an incredible experience at the Cave Bar, and the highlight of my visit was without a doubt Mason, the bartender. From the moment I sat down, Mason set the tone with his professionalism, energy, and genuine personality.

He didn’t just pour drinks — he crafted them. Every cocktail he made was balanced, creative, and spot-on to what I asked for. He took the time to ask what kind of flavors I enjoyed, made recommendations that fit perfectly, and even explained the little details behind each drink. It showed he has not only skill but also passion for his craft.

What really stood out was Mason’s ability to connect with everyone at the bar. He kept the atmosphere fun and welcoming, remembered people’s names and orders, and somehow managed to juggle a busy crowd while still making it feel like you had his full attention. That’s a rare quality, and it’s exactly what makes a bartender go from good to unforgettable.

The Cave Bar itself has a unique vibe, but Mason elevated the entire experience. If you’re visiting, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at the bar — you’ll quickly see why he’s the best.

I’ll definitely be back, and it’s largely thanks to Mason. He’s the kind of bartender who makes you want to...

Unique bar with intriguing history and a very cool, speakeasy atmosphere. It easily transports you back in time with the stone walls and cement bar.

Drink prices are fairly high but well worth the experience to have a drink in this historical spot, and the bar tenders were attentive and made good cocktails and mixed drinks.

Nice, trendy vibe with modern dance music playing, with a stage for live music and working billiards/shuffleboard game tables.

Be warned, it is very cold in here as well. Definitely bring a light jacket, I regret not having done that myself.

All in all a great bar to check out, but overall I will rate it four stars due to the very high prices for drinks and how cold it was...

Sure, the place is beautiful and the vibe is cool—but let’s be real, Mason is the main attraction. Picture this: it’s a chill Wednesday night… until 200 pharma reps show up out of nowhere. There’s only one bartender. Yup—just Mason. Did he panic? Nope. Did he serve elite cocktails at lightning speed? Yup. And somehow, he still made time to check on us like we weren’t in the middle of a corporate cocktail apocalypse. Best drinks, best energy, coolest bartender. Mason deserves a raise, a trophy, and probably a...