Category: Gastropub. We enjoyed our dinner sitting at the L-shaped bar, chatting with the friendly bartender and other guests. When we visited, which was not long after the restaurant's debut, a New Mexico-only liquor license (I didn't know there is such a thing) meant that all bar offerings were New Mexico-only. As a consequence, I enjoyed a glass of New Mexico red wine and Sarah had a New Mexico whisky-based cocktail. I ordered the Steak Frites based on the recommendation of another guest down the bar, who loves the seasoned and crispy fries. He was right. The accompanying flat iron was perfectly cooked and sliced for my convenience (I like when the kitchen slices a steak for you). Sarah loved her generously portioned Shepherd's Pie. If you read my reviews you know that I count atmosphere as highly as food and service. I gave the atmosphere 4 stars, not 5. Although the decor is comfortable and eclectic (wood tile wainscot, wide-plank wood floor, original art, interesting light fixtures, and a bamboo bar), I think it should be more time-traveler-ish in view of the great name. Dr. Who and Jules Verne come to mind. Wine suggestion: try Casa Rondena wines, from ABQ. We will be back, but hope to be transported in time on future visits. YouTube's...
Read moreHonestly I looked up “bangers and mash” and this place popped up. Tried it tonight and it literally became one of my favorite places in Santa Fe. (Respectfully) the blonde bartender and the nice sever (didn’t get their names) I can tell make this place. The lavender lemon drop was literally amazing!! The bangers and mash was good but not my favorite trying the fish and chips next. This place seems like a hidden gem of Santa Fe. I’m 26 and this is literally the type of bar I’ve been dreaming about. Bringing my boyfriend tomorrow. This place is so good. ONLY DOWNSIDE (a little pricy if the prices were cut by $1-2 it would be literally the best bar in Santa Fe. Just fyi the owner is actually a nice person. Please support this place it really is a great place.
Edit* just realized I left out the fact I got my food within 15 min. Plus my drink came before my food!! Little things like that make me want go come back. Genuinely liked this place a lot. Plus tmi but the bathroom is literally the cleanest bar bathroom I’ve been in and it smelled so good! (Can’t believe I just said bathroom...
Read moreWe dined here today. Fish & Chips (small side of delish mushy peas) and a Bangers and Mash. Posset for dessert. We were favorably impressed with the food. Everything was cooked to a high standard. The sausage is a dryer and more exotically seasoned than a standard pork sausage, but tasty, if that's what you like. The gravy was excellent – will ask for more of it next time. Excellent Mash. The chips were not a big standard British chip shape, but had a very flavorful seasoning. Very fresh with a large and crunchy fish fillet. The decor is fine, though some more attention to lighting would be good. The glare from the windows to the parking lot detracts from the interior. I'd like to see something in a beer or ale with a lower IBU. Otherwise, there was plenty of selection of drinks. We had a friendly server, and a carafe of water on the table, which we like. A very nice lunch-exceeded...
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