Established in 2015, Curfew is a 1920's themed speakeasy. It is hidden behind doors labeled "Antiquarian Books" and a set of bookshelves stocked with books. It had a cool cat vibe with jazz playing in the background and a dimly lit interior. There were cabinets filled with glassware and old liquor bottles. Lots of book shelves on the walls maintaining the look from the front and an Al Capone figure complete with a tommy gun. All of the initial customers were spread out within the bar. We were placed in a plush side room with comfy sofas. We were given a drinks menu and selected our first two drinks. Reading the menu more closely we saw that another menu, the classic cocktails menu, was available on request. That is where we found the Cocktail of the month which was Leslie's second choice. I had sent pictures of the speakeasy to the "floaters" group on whatsapp and they asked about Absinthe. It was not on the menu but I was able to order a Absinthe from Humberto. They brought out a large container of water with a spout to drip out the water, a glass of absinthe, a sugar cube and a platter to suspend the sugar cube upon. Humberto then took out a spray bottle and sprayed Absinthe onto the sugar cube until it was soaked enough to light it on fire. Then as it burned the sugar melted and dripped down into the glass containing the absinthe. Humberto told us he has to be careful not to light the absinth in the glass or there would be a large flame up. This was entertaining in and of itself but it was also fun to think of the turn of the century in France . I can imagine Henri Toulouse-Lautrec drinking the "Green Fairy" in a similar setting.
We arrived early so we took a stroll around the neighborhood
A church and a square with tables
Stonework above the doors
A long set of stairs
A vary large street lamp
We meet again! We saw this pooch out at Frederiksborg Garden
A Theater
A fish restaurant or pharmacy?
An AirBnB / rental key pick up location
The inconspicuous front door
On the doorstep is this funny placard
You can call for entry
Or press this button
Humberto responds to our request
An allows us into the speakeasy
Al Capone by the bathrooms
Clever coasters
Marie Curie is one of the cocktails
Ornate mirror
Who dat?
We dressed up for the 20's scene
More cocktails to choose from, Leslie got the Blossoms Ballet
Great detail in the drink menu
Imbibing cocktails indoors between specified hours, typically at night
Sitting at the bar was a pair of ladies, one from Malaysia and one from El Salvador. We met them at the door
Our first drinks of the night. On the left is the Celestial Sip and on the right is the Blossoms Ballet
The sugar shadow of the cherry
Curfew embossed on the ice
A low light environment
Pinapple theme
In the lamp
And the cup
Stash is holding strong
They had antique bar equipment. This hand cranked cocktail shake is impressive
Ready for round 2. The green glow is awaiting a Madam Curie
Out of the flask and into my glass
So tasty!
Absolutely glowing with the radioactivity
Radioactive symbol embossed on the ice
Natalia is from Athens and we reminisced about our stay in Greece
Leslie ordered the drink of the month
The Mediterranean Sting is a take on the Bees Knees cocktail. this one has Arbutus honey which is honey from the strawberry tree. The honey contains homogentisic acid for added health benefits
Served with a honey dipper
Tony Birchler asked about Absinthe from across the pond. In my suggestive state I took this as a suggestion to try some. I inquired about absinthe and they indeed have it even it is not on the menu
Absinthe is in the spray bottle and it is applied to a sugar cube
The cube burns and melts into the absinthe in the glass giving it a sweet caramelized flavor
To finish it all off Leslie ordered the Corpse Reviver No. 2
The Absinthe packed quite a punch!
Al Capones tommy gun is strategically placed
What cocktail uses these glasses?
Old time whiskey
Booze in a jug!
Some classic old gins
