Velvet - Bend

Dony... still my favorite bar in Bend. It's small, so if you want to sit on the weekend, you better show up early.

Beautiful women flock me when I go. But I still wish they would bring back the old (pre-pie) menu. I want the BLT Sliders!

Small, slightly narrow place in downtown with a very cool ambience. Two levels each with a bar. The upper level is slightly larger (the space and the beams). The lower level seems like a bar overflow sometimes not even visited. It's not a problem that you go upstairs to get a drink. Sitting is eclectic, a lot of a lounge atmosphere, especially above where there are padded long seats. Velvet has a full bar and offers special drinks along with the usual exemptions. Small beer tap list. They have a limited menu, although what they have is generally good. It changes naturally. This week they only had Jackaroo Aussie-Piesen (probably Velvet bought the rest of Jackaroo's inventory that goes out of business). Regular menu to resume after these have gone. A rather small key music, although this may not always be the case, I don't know. With the small space it can be extremely crowded and in these days the Kovid, I will not be there during the busy times. The servers can also be overwhelmed with a packed house. With the small, probably overcrowded narrow space and with the upper floor is the better level, I cannot challenge Velvet for mobility. A OK; definitely a different kind of bar than most.

Stop at Velvet before dinner. It seems to be two bars inside, one up and one down. The mood is elevated Bend and at the same time cozy. The bartenders were professional and friendly. The night we were there, there was a problem with the cash register. The guys treated it smoothly and continued to make drinks to keep the line moving. We ordered a whiskey sour and a blueberry smash. They were both handsome and tasty. We already have plans to go next time in town.

Perfect atmosphere. Amazing bartender! The vibe has me ready to make ALL the new friends. With plenty of hideaways to then go ignore them if I want! Get the Oaxacan Ole Fashioned and The Joe Burl handpie to share with your lova