Gypsy's Mainstrasse — Restaurant in Covington

I had heard mostly good things about Gypsy’s but was sorely disappointed.

First, the “bouncer” looked half-asleep in the corner of the bar when I entered; I didn’t even recognize him as a bouncer. When I walked towards the bar as there didn’t seem to be a bouncer (he looked more like a patron) he just YELLED “Hey!” He was so unprofessional in demeanor and dress that I still wasn’t sure if that was a bouncer shouting at me. I returned to him, he groaned, held my ID up and kept look back and forth between me and my ID as if it was fake or I didn’t look the same. That’s not a bad thing per se, but his whole vibe was really off and not at all in line with a friendly neighborhood bar.

Second, I came to Gypsy’s twice on two different nights (once on a week night) and it was always very cramped and crowded. All the bar seats were taken, and everyone at the bar seemed to be quite cliquey. The bartender was friendly enough and efficient with our drinks.

Lastly, the music. Oh my god, the music. Not only is it inappropriately loud for a neighborhood bar, but the genre changed every other song to the point that my group was laughing about it. It went from pop-punk, to slow country, to hip hop, to stadium country, to pop… I would almost bet money that it was someone’s individual Spotify playlist on shuffle. Very weird and did not help create a cohesive or comprehensible atmosphere.

Won’t...

Went in here about 2 months ago. And after reading some reviews on the atmosphere in here i figured i would share my experience as well. This place i would have given 5 stars to. But it seemed the bouncer had plans to ruin my night for some reason. I am not really sure what I did to anger or trigger this person's attitude and unprofessionalism. Maybe they were having a bad day I'm not sure.

But upon checking my ID they had comments and questions that were completely uncalled for. At first i thought this might be some really bad attempt at a joke. But my girlfriend also was very uncomfortable with his comments. If I wasn't already meeting some friends there i might have just walked right back out the door. My social anxiety is bad enough.

This was my first time ever visiting, and I've never been treated like that before. I always try to be respectful and courteous to others. After this interaction, I ended up having a pretty alright time. But that interaction stuck with me this long. It muddied the entire visit of what would have been a good trip to a local bar I've never been to. Please check on how your employees interact with your guests.

I will likely come here again if I'm in the area. But will not enter if it is the...

I went to Gypsies on a whim after a recommendation from a friend. I heard it was a pretty rad place and it did not disappoint!

The minute I walked inside I immediately felt welcome!! The bartender (I think her name was Alaska or something Russian?) had the biggest and kindest smile when I made it inside. She is an absolute gem!!!

Not only did she pour some bomb drinks she constantly made sure everyone was tended to quickly.

It would be an understatement to say this place is the best bar around with the most excellent, wonderful, kindest way, dopest, most rad employees!!!!

I look forward to stopping by this establishment again...