The Tailor Shop

Nestled at 140 W Vía Lola, Tailor Shop invites you to step through an unassuming façade into a world of craft, conversation, and subtle theatrics. The concept plays on the idea of bespoke tailoring: just as a tailor fits garments to your body, here cocktails are custom-fitted to your preferences. Inside, the decor is dark and warm — velvet banquettes, leather chairs, wraparound marble bar, brass accents — with bartenders sometimes pushing a cart and preparing drinks tableside for extra drama. The cocktail menu leans both classic and inventive. They’ve embraced a philosophy of no “house liquor” or “well drinks” — everything is premium, thoughtfully composed. For food, Tailor Shop offers a petite snack menu; typical items include sushi, snow crab deviled eggs, wagyu carpaccio, and other small bites to complement the drinks (not a full dinner place). Because it’s somewhat compact and intimate, reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Some reviews mention that it’s behind Bootlegger Tiki (or next to it), with a quiet, almost secretive entrance. Guests often describe it as a perfect date-spot or a place to linger over your drink rather than rush in and out. The ambiance is moody, the service is polished, and the drinks tend to be the highlight. In short: Tailor Shop is a cocktail lounge that leans into elegance and personalization. It’s not about volume or loudness — it’s about experience, craftsmanship, and the art of the drink.