Ok this is the craziest story and made me truly feel like Angelina Jolie in the Changeling when the police are telling her the random little boy is her son when she's like no that's not my son.I walked in with a few friends on a Thursday night to get a drink because El Rio was closed for a private event. I ordered a Tito's and soda and paid for my drink. The bartender brings over a drink that is clear so I think all good. I take on sip and i had the WORST taste. I don't really drink other liquors so my reaction was strong to this, it was absolutely not vodka. I asked my friend to try it but non of my other friends were drinking liquor that night. One did smell it and said that's definitely tequila or mezcal. I brought this to the bartenders attention and he kindly made me another drink. I saw him use a Tito's bottle and thought I was in the clear. When he handed it to me, it was the same thing! I mean the liquid had barely hit my tongue through the straw but I knew it wasn't vodka. I let him know, but at this point he was busy and wasn't believing me? I asked him to dip a straw in the drink and taste it but he refused which I get for hygiene purposes, I just wanted him to believe me!Also, at the same time, a stranger came up next to me and kept asking me if I was going to drink the two previous drinks he made. I said no, but between feeling crazy and trying to get the bartenders attention, they took it upon themselves to take the drinks to their friends. I honestly didn't notice or care because I felt crazy.So I finally am able to talk to the bartender and I ask at that point of a house vodka and soda. He was visibly annoyed. He also took the Tito's bottle out, poured a bit in a shot glass and tasted it and said it was vodka!? I mean I literally felt taken advantage of for paying for the damn drink and crazy that this bar tender was accusing me of lying!!He then goes to make a third vodka soda and as he is making it he tells me I have to pay for it because I "can't just be giving out free drinks". I was flabbergasted! I didn't know the stranger who took the other two, I had already paid for a Tito's and soda and could not get a freaking Tito's and soda!! I said I wouldn't pay and he threw the already made drink down the sink.The stranger happened to walk by and I told her that I was being charged and she felt bad and went up to the bartender and said she would pay for the two drinks she took from me. I think at that point, the bartender understood I wasn't trying to take advantage of anyone, I truly just wanted a drink. He also refused to let her pay for the two she took? Why not charge her if he was going to so willingly charge me? I have no clue.Finally, he made me a FOURTH house vodka soda and it was actually vodka. However, he made me feel so absolutely crazy and gaslit me. I felt so taken advantage of too because I paid for a drink and then I didn't get one until it was a big fuss. I honestly would have rather just not gone there at all, especially if I was going to be accused of lying and handing out free drinks.Does mothership just fill bottles with cheaper liquor and someone messed up? Idk, but what in the world happened last night, but it was so not worth it.TL:DR- a bartender kept serving me tequila or mezcal and soda when I ordered and paid for a Tito's and soda. When I tried to explain to him that it wasn't vodka, he argued with me and almost refused to make me another unless I paid. Finally, he made me a house vodka and soda but made me feel totally crazy and like a thief beforehand.
Alex K.
I really love this bar. The drink menu has unique drinks with fun ingredients. The outdoor area is so cute and there's heaters that work really well. The bartenders have always given really fast service even when it's busy. They usually have live artists performing dj sets and the music has always been pretty good! Sometimes on weekends they charge a cover of $5 but you can use cash or venmo. I've always found it easy to find parking nearby.
Janet N.
Cute place with delicious drinks and a little patio moment! Unfortunately, the place was completely empty on a Sunday. Stopped in to grab some drinks before dinner. Bartender recommended the Ten Forward and Twin Palms. Ten Forward was light and herbaceous from the fennel. Twin Palms is refreshing, bright and not too sweet. Well made drinks, great balance of flavor and made for easy enjoyment! Would love to revisit on a weekend night to see what the vibes are like!
Theresa
Prices are very inconsistent. My Moscow mule was $18 and my friend’s vodka soda was $8.
Matthew R.
Yes big space good drinks mezcal and back patio vibes I would like to see it going down on a weekend.
Vanessa H.
Attended a birthday party and hung out on the HUGE beautiful patio. Loved the pitchers of palomas and margaritas. Friendly vibe!
Alec Tebbenhoff
Great place to hang outside or boogie inside. Dance floor is a vibe and drinks are well priced.
Alice Hou
I tried the GOLDEN HOUR cocktail, comprising tequila, serrano-infused vermouth, pineapple liqueur, lime, bitters, and tajin, and it was truly delicious!Inside the bar, you'll find a lively dance floor, and towards the back, there's an outdoor seating area thoughtfully equipped with heaters.
Alice H.
I tried the GOLDEN HOUR cocktail, comprising tequila, serrano-infused vermouth, pineapple liqueur, lime, bitters, and tajin, and it was truly delicious!Inside the bar, you'll find a lively dance floor, and towards the back, there's an outdoor seating area thoughtfully equipped with heaters.
J R
Best cocktail I’ve ever had. Amazing music, great space and uncrowded. ??
So glad we found this place and absolutely loved the vibe and ambiance. Typical dark bar but has an outdoor space which was perfect with todays beautiful weather in the city. We got a $1 off for their happy hour on their classic house cocktails. Bar tender was so nice and friendly - he was there all day and then getting ready to dj all nite! Husband has the knee deep which had his favorite ancho chili and I by recommendation from the bartender had the ten forward. Loved it - very deceptive - can barely taste the alcohol but left me so buzzed. It was so good that I had two before heading out to dinner. They do not have food but husband was able to score some corn nuts we will return for sure!!!
Alice Garner
A nice patio outside with a dance space inside as well. The drinks are very expensive but the service was friendly. They have DJ’s on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Jessica O.
I've been to Mothership multiple times now, and both times I've been here, I've loved the vibes. I like that it is not as crowded of a bar, so you can always grab seating in their spacious back patio. They also have pretty good music playing so you can dance if you want. Their décor and main bar area are really nice and beautiful - I feel like I've been abducted by boujee aliens. Drinks are not cheap, but the ambiance is what you're paying for. Good bartenders and security staff, it's always been a good time here!
Angie Liskey
I had a controller really fun nights at The Mothership in July. The drinks were unique and tasty. The staff was friendly and funny. I love the patio and the dance floor. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaili Jain
The knee deep cocktail was good, but skip the two days and two nights cocktail -- too much corn liqueur, yuck!
Ok this is the craziest story and made me truly feel like Angelina Jolie in the Changeling when the police are telling her the random little boy is her son when she's like no that's not my son.I walked in with a few friends on a Thursday night to get a drink because El Rio was closed for a private event. I ordered a Tito's and soda and paid for my drink. The bartender brings over a drink that is clear so I think all good. I take on sip and i had the WORST taste. I don't really drink other liquors so my reaction was strong to this, it was absolutely not vodka. I asked my friend to try it but non of my other friends were drinking liquor that night. One did smell it and said that's definitely tequila or mezcal. I brought this to the bartenders attention and he kindly made me another drink. I saw him use a Tito's bottle and thought I was in the clear. When he handed it to me, it was the same thing! I mean the liquid had barely hit my tongue through the straw but I knew it wasn't vodka. I let him know, but at this point he was busy and wasn't believing me? I asked him to dip a straw in the drink and taste it but he refused which I get for hygiene purposes, I just wanted him to believe me!Also, at the same time, a stranger came up next to me and kept asking me if I was going to drink the two previous drinks he made. I said no, but between feeling crazy and trying to get the bartenders attention, they took it upon themselves to take the drinks to their friends. I honestly didn't notice or care because I felt crazy.So I finally am able to talk to the bartender and I ask at that point of a house vodka and soda. He was visibly annoyed. He also took the Tito's bottle out, poured a bit in a shot glass and tasted it and said it was vodka!? I mean I literally felt taken advantage of for paying for the damn drink and crazy that this bar tender was accusing me of lying!!He then goes to make a third vodka soda and as he is making it he tells me I have to pay for it because I "can't just be giving out free drinks". I was flabbergasted! I didn't know the stranger who took the other two, I had already paid for a Tito's and soda and could not get a freaking Tito's and soda!! I said I wouldn't pay and he threw the already made drink down the sink.The stranger happened to walk by and I told her that I was being charged and she felt bad and went up to the bartender and said she would pay for the two drinks she took from me. I think at that point, the bartender understood I wasn't trying to take advantage of anyone, I truly just wanted a drink. He also refused to let her pay for the two she took? Why not charge her if he was going to so willingly charge me? I have no clue.Finally, he made me a FOURTH house vodka soda and it was actually vodka. However, he made me feel so absolutely crazy and gaslit me. I felt so taken advantage of too because I paid for a drink and then I didn't get one until it was a big fuss. I honestly would have rather just not gone there at all, especially if I was going to be accused of lying and handing out free drinks.Does mothership just fill bottles with cheaper liquor and someone messed up? Idk, but what in the world happened last night, but it was so not worth it.TL:DR- a bartender kept serving me tequila or mezcal and soda when I ordered and paid for a Tito's and soda. When I tried to explain to him that it wasn't vodka, he argued with me and almost refused to make me another unless I paid. Finally, he made me a house vodka and soda but made me feel totally crazy and like a thief beforehand.
I really love this bar. The drink menu has unique drinks with fun ingredients. The outdoor area is so cute and there's heaters that work really well. The bartenders have always given really fast service even when it's busy. They usually have live artists performing dj sets and the music has always been pretty good! Sometimes on weekends they charge a cover of $5 but you can use cash or venmo. I've always found it easy to find parking nearby.
Cute place with delicious drinks and a little patio moment! Unfortunately, the place was completely empty on a Sunday. Stopped in to grab some drinks before dinner. Bartender recommended the Ten Forward and Twin Palms. Ten Forward was light and herbaceous from the fennel. Twin Palms is refreshing, bright and not too sweet. Well made drinks, great balance of flavor and made for easy enjoyment! Would love to revisit on a weekend night to see what the vibes are like!
Prices are very inconsistent. My Moscow mule was $18 and my friend’s vodka soda was $8.
Yes big space good drinks mezcal and back patio vibes I would like to see it going down on a weekend.
Attended a birthday party and hung out on the HUGE beautiful patio. Loved the pitchers of palomas and margaritas. Friendly vibe!
Great place to hang outside or boogie inside. Dance floor is a vibe and drinks are well priced.
I tried the GOLDEN HOUR cocktail, comprising tequila, serrano-infused vermouth, pineapple liqueur, lime, bitters, and tajin, and it was truly delicious!Inside the bar, you'll find a lively dance floor, and towards the back, there's an outdoor seating area thoughtfully equipped with heaters.
I tried the GOLDEN HOUR cocktail, comprising tequila, serrano-infused vermouth, pineapple liqueur, lime, bitters, and tajin, and it was truly delicious!Inside the bar, you'll find a lively dance floor, and towards the back, there's an outdoor seating area thoughtfully equipped with heaters.
Best cocktail I’ve ever had. Amazing music, great space and uncrowded. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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So glad we found this place and absolutely loved the vibe and ambiance. Typical dark bar but has an outdoor space which was perfect with todays beautiful weather in the city. We got a $1 off for their happy hour on their classic house cocktails. Bar tender was so nice and friendly - he was there all day and then getting ready to dj all nite! Husband has the knee deep which had his favorite ancho chili and I by recommendation from the bartender had the ten forward. Loved it - very deceptive - can barely taste the alcohol but left me so buzzed. It was so good that I had two before heading out to dinner. They do not have food but husband was able to score some corn nuts we will return for sure!!!
A nice patio outside with a dance space inside as well. The drinks are very expensive but the service was friendly. They have DJ’s on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
I've been to Mothership multiple times now, and both times I've been here, I've loved the vibes. I like that it is not as crowded of a bar, so you can always grab seating in their spacious back patio. They also have pretty good music playing so you can dance if you want. Their décor and main bar area are really nice and beautiful - I feel like I've been abducted by boujee aliens. Drinks are not cheap, but the ambiance is what you're paying for. Good bartenders and security staff, it's always been a good time here!
I had a controller really fun nights at The Mothership in July. The drinks were unique and tasty. The staff was friendly and funny. I love the patio and the dance floor. Can’t wait to go back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The knee deep cocktail was good, but skip the two days and two nights cocktail -- too much corn liqueur, yuck!