
About Watts & Ward
Basement cocktail bar with a vintage library vibe, complete with tufted couches & artisanal drinks.
What People Are Saying
from Google"Very popular underground cocktail lounge, with superb aesthetics and a very interesting cocktail menu. It is surprisingly spacious and has a dark ambiance which is perfect for dates. Longer cocktail list than most places. $2 entry fee which I respect. The only problem is ordering a cocktail is very inefficient, you better be willing to wait in line for like 20 minutes before telling The mixologist your order, the process takes forever and the cocktails are quite small and slightly bland. Still, I would give this place a shot just for the reputation!"
"Really cool underground speakeasy bar. They charges us a $2 per person entry for a “one year membership”. Never seen that before but it wasn’t much so we didn’t mind. Once you’re inside it’s an amazing place. Lots of cool spots to drink, great for date night like we were on. It’s very low lighting and the seats were comfortable. Drinks can take awhile to get but over all we liked the experience and would go back."
"Went on a Tuesday night before dinner. Drinks were delicious and service was great. We found our own private nook but there are so many seating areas to choose from for small or large groups."
"After 🥘 dinner, decided to walk around to explore a bit on this crisp August evening to help my food digest. Stumbled upon a line that drew my curiosity. Watts & Wards is easy to miss or pass by if not paying attention. Though if you are alert /aware, this is a cool hidden gem. There’s a small membership fee to gain entrance. The vibes are cool. You’ll go under ground to lead into an oasis of good 🎶 music, cool 😎 & chill people and bar stations placed strategically throughout. This was absolutely a happy 😊 accidental find. Met 2 other new visitors and chatted a bit before heading out. I’d definitely return. Unika B. & Co."
"Had a great time here. Cover fee if you’re not a member, but it was only $2. Drinks were great and there was plenty of space for our group of 8. Best of all, we could hear each other talk and didn’t have to scream. Had a great time here."
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