Tongue & Groove Drinkery — Restaurant in Fairhope

I will caveat this review by saying I have been here before and had a great time, but this most recent visit I had was not pleasant. All the working bartenders were new and did not know how to make the menu drinks. I was expecting a little more for a place that charges a premium on mixed drinks. The most appalling thing, though, was the new bartenders kept touching their hair and face while making the drinks. And if that was not bad enough, when realizing a mistake was made with the drink, used their hand to pick out the incorrect ingredients and served the drink to the client! I couldn't believe it, especially with the threat of Covid-19, this act was not what I would expect from this establishment. I would like for the safety and well-being of the patrons to be a...

Walked into this bar expecting a drink, left with a spiritual awakening and a suspicious craving for tequila.

Sierra is the bartender, therapist, DJ, and part-time magician (I still don’t know how she made that cocktail disappear so fast). She somehow remembers everyone’s name and their drink order, even if you only told her in a whisper while sneezing.

At one point, I asked for something “refreshing and dangerous,” and she handed me a drink that made me text my ex and sign up for a salsa class. 10/10.

If you want a good time, go anywhere. If you want a great time,...

This was perhaps my favorite stop on our recent trip to Fairhope. The vibe is very relaxed — you can choose between sitting in a booth or at the bar. We chose the bar and were mesmerized by the bartenders mixing drinks throughout the evening. I ordered an Old Fashioned, and it was the best Old Fashioned I’ve ever had. My wife ordered The Drummy, also a bourbon drink, and loved it. The quiet atmosphere allows you to chat with the bartenders, which added to our...