"By far my favorite spot in town to grab a drink. Love when they open the big doors. Always a good vibe. Bartenders are always nice and get to you in a reasonable amount of time. Always clean inside."

"Very cool atmosphere & art. They have a nice patio with cozy fire pits. The drinks are always good, however the new bartender has a bad attitude, & really made us feel like an inconvenience rather than a paying customer. Seemed annoyed we asked for drink menus is just super rude everytime we’ve been here. Occidental was most definitely our favorite hidden gem in the haymarket, but the vibe has totally changed. We moved our date nights in Lincoln to Tavern on The Square. Super cool patio too, except the bartenders don’t treat you like you’re a nobody. there’s so many other cool places to spend your money."

"My favorite things about this place are the outdoor fire pits and the art adorning the walls. They carry the standard fare of cocktails and cans. Just wish they had beer on tap. Always a great time here. 🔥"

"Upon hearing about this establishment, we decided to visit. Unfortunately, we were denied service because my boyfriend and I were previously at Kate Martin’s and he was cut off after consuming two old fashion’s. While we did not object to this, we were informed by the bartender at Occidental that the two establishments are affiliated. Consequently, I was denied service due to association. He was not ordering a drink due to being in agreements. One of the intoxicated employees attempted to assure us that we should not be upset or mad about the situation. However, I found it inappropriate to be told how I should feel when I was not angry. Their behavior was both rude and disrespectful. As a result, we have decided to refrain from visiting at either establishment in the future. Their actions exemplify unprofessionalism and disregard for customer service! Its location in the alley next to a power station with a view of it as well, wasn’t appealing at all. There are plenty of other establishments in the area that aren’t overpriced."

"Love the vibe in this place. It got packed with some super fun and friendly people. My friend wanted to find an espresso martini and after two bars we were batting zero. Came into Occidental and the bartender, Hannah, said that "we don't have martini glasses but I like to make an espresso martini for myself and I can do it for you." It was one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had. Who needs the proper stemware? Hannah was awesome!"