Gaslight

Gaslight is my favorite bar..and this is why. Among the litany of trendy shops, clubs, and people, the Gaslight Lounge stands out as the one comfortable and relatively inexpensive bar in the entire neighborhood. When I walked in the other day, there was a movie being filmed outside and taking up part of the second lounge area known as G2. Since the main entrance was blocked, I walked into the pizzeria next door, which I found out is also part of the group, called Gaslight Pizzeria. After enjoying a surprisingly awesome buffalo chicken slice, I found my way into the main bar area. The hot female bartenders are always happy to serve you pints of tap beer at this old-world Victorian lounge. The décor is vintage and warm, if a little tattered, and that only adds to the charm. With lots of cushy seating areas everywhere, I was glad I got there early to reserve a nook with two couches for my group by the fireplace. By the time my friends showed up, the bar was already filled with the after work crowd vying for a piece of the hardwood. At some point, everyone started dancing. People were packed up to the French doors but the cocktail waitress kept our drinks filled. My friends and I were headed to Son Cubano at 10, but like many times before, I told them to meet me at Gaslight first to pre-game. We ended up dancing there until 11 and when we heard about the line to get in to salsa, we decided to stay at Gaslight! Another excellent night at the coziest bar on the Westside!

Wonderful spot for after-work/dinner drinks to mingle with regulars and catch up with friends. That is why so many people keep coming back week after week.