#27:35 pm

born to shake

downtown · cocktail bar

Born to Shake is actually a cocktail supply shop, which makes it a better stop than a bar if we're being honest with each other. we can browse the house-made syrups and weird glassware, and if the timing lines up, they run cocktail classes that reviewers say are genuinely fun and not at all cheesy. low pressure, no queue, and we leave with something to show for it.

Wait, I need to be honest with you—these reviews are all about a *cocktail supply shop*, not a bar where you can actually sit down and order drinks. So this isn't really a date venue in the traditional sense, but if you're into making cocktails together at home, it's perfect for that kind of date: you can browse their wild selection of glassware and tools, grab some house-made syrups, maybe even sign up for one of their cocktail classes together (which reviewers say are genuinely fun and not cheesy). The staff actually knows their stuff and won't make you feel dumb if you're new to this, plus they've got quirky gifts and games scattered around, so it's a chill, low-pressure spot to hang out if you're both into that kind of thing.

60 min$30 pp10 min to next

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