Swan Bar - Reviews

My experience at the bar was amazing, especially for Christmas. The bartenders were the best, and the drinks were super fun for the holiday. Enjoy!

We visited The Swan bar after hearing positive things about it. The place was super decked out for Christmas, creating a wonderful festive atmosphere. Although we arrived a bit early hoping to beat the crowds, we were mistaken as the place was super packed, resulting in a 10-minute wait. The bar offers lots of space to sit and a great selection of seasonal drink options. We tried one of almost everything on their menu and found the atmosphere to be super chill. It's a must-do on any list of bars to check out. We will definitely return after the holiday season to experience it again.

My experience at this bar was absolutely fantastic. It's the best and coolest bar in town. The entire atmosphere and the team were amazing, and the drinks never disappoint. This city needs more bars like this, not more consortium Avantgarde BS.

Shout out to Pete and the gang! My experience at this spot was fantastic. The burgers were great, and the happy hour was cheap. The staff was enthusiastic, and I absolutely love this place.

My experience at this restaurant was extremely negative due to the rude and pretentious staff. The male bartender working on the night of 9/30/25 refused our group service and kicked us out simply because my friend gave him a thumbs up. He clearly doesn't seem suited for hospitality work, and it ruined our chance to have a good time. I would not recommend this place if you are looking to have a good time or if you are in a good mood.

My experience at this restaurant was terrible due to the worst service. The staff seemed rude, as if their position behind the counter gave them a sense of superiority. I felt they needed to 'get real' and focus on their work.

I've been here before and it was really good. I was looking to come back soon, especially since I'm in the neighborhood more often. That will not be the case after one staff member behind the bar- the guy with the tattoos and backwards hat and tats who appears to be a recurring character in the reviews- acted so rudely that I was waiting (in shock) for the punchline of him breaking character. Apparently he's just like that. I was walking in front of Swan Bar when a squirrel in one of the trees above me decided to pee on my arm. Bad luck, eh? It happens. Having had a good experience at Swan Bar before and knowing the vibe of their staff, I went in and asked if I could use their bathroom sink just to wash my arm off and the guy annoyedly looks up from his phone and curtly goes, "No. No public restrooms". I've worked in the industry for years and of course I get that policy, but I wasn't looking to use the toilet- I just wanted to wash my arm off in the sink. I explained what happened and he goes "No, you're dirty, get away from me" even though he was behind the bar. It wasn't busy or anything, but I had committed the unforgivable sin of interrupting his text- which he promptly went back to. I should have asked the other guy because he was warm with his greeting but occupied with another customer. My girlfriend and I were going to walk down the street for a date here next weekend but don't worry about it.

My experience at this restaurant was quite positive. I enjoyed the good drink menu and found the prices to be reasonable. The beer list was just okay. However, the Smash burger was very good, and the pimento fries were also excellent. The service was top-notch, receiving a perfect 5/5, and the food also scored a 5/5. The atmosphere was rated 4/5. Parking was a bit difficult to find, but it was free street parking. The noise level was loud, but it was still possible to hold a conversation. The price per person is estimated between $30–50.

My recent visit to this restaurant was a letdown, building on a previous 3-star experience that was primarily based on the atmosphere. The process of getting a drink was not great, and the bartender ultimately used the wrong glass for my cocktail. While the bartender attempted to rectify the situation by pouring the cocktail into the correct glass, this action caused the drink to completely lose its fizz, resulting in a glass that was 90% bubbles. The cocktail tasted terrible and was not worth the $14, especially considering the presence of better bars nearby.

We stumbled into this gem and were greeted like regulars—which is always a good sign. The decor? Think funky meets fabulous. We cozied up at the bar and weren’t disappointed. Yes, the happy hour martinis are premade—gasp! —but even my husband, who treats martini-making like a sacred ritual, gave it a solid thumbs up. I went for a hand crafted mezcal cocktail, asked for “not too sweet, ” and the bartender understood the assignment. Great drinks, cool crowd. Definitely worth a stop if you like your cocktails well made and your bars with velvet paintings on the wall. If you desire an outdoor patio experience, they have that too.