The Exchange

112 W Jefferson Blvd, South Bend
(574) 310-8999

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Addison Graham

I ABSOLUTELY have fallen IN LOVE with this place! It has amazing service, it's absolutely stunning I side, nothing crazy but settle and a place to really be a regular of or make those special occasion nights just right. I am new to the area from Florida and I havent found anywhere like this . I highly recommend the drinks as they make them up to par for you.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

DUX “Dux” DUX

Phenomenal part of South Bend's culture

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bifford Belugis

Disgusting, nasty place with terrible service. The heavy set manager or waitress or whoever she is on Saturday nights is rude to customers.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Andrew Webster

best bar ever!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Reed

GOD DAMN!! THIS PLACE ROCKS!!! if you go anywhere in this town it better be here. Shanda is the BOMB!!!!!

Alison Fox

I absolutely love this place!! Every time I go there, I have great service and the atmosphere is always enjoyable! The bar manager is very personable, creative, and beyond knowledgeable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Isabelle

My rating seems to be an anomaly, but waiting 40+ minutes for a drink is horrible customer service. Maybe this is the standard wait time (I dont know)? I visited the evening of August 1st, 2025 a Friday around 10pm. Very few patrons were in the place, maybe 25. Looked forward to trying a few different drinks with 6 other friends, but the staff had other ideas. Two of us arrived first and it took 20 minutes for someone to come to our table and take our order. 20 more minutes passed and the rest of our party arrived. Another 20 minutes for the waiter to take their order. We still had not received our original 2 drinks. Another 20 minutes and we received our original 2 drink orders (so now 2 of us are drinking and the other 5 are watching). Then again another 20 or so minutes for 4 of the 5 other drinks to arrive. The undelivered drink was a flight of rye whiskey and by the time the staff came over to apologize my friend decided to cancel it, we settled our tab and left. The place did not look short staffed and how long can it take to pour mostly straight whiskey drinks? I was excited to check this place out, but was highly disappointed in how it is managed. I can take this establishment off my list for any return visits. You will wait a brutally long time to get served here (unless you sit right at the bar maybe). Step inside have a look around and just leave. Not recommended.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Mark Schurr

Great selection of whiskeys and classy atmosphere but very slow service, even when seated at the bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 2

Bob Jong

Nice cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Cihlar

I took my staff here as part of our Holiday party and the General Manager and the rest of the staff were fantastic. Drinks were top notch and they were so accommodating to our large staff. Super knowledgeable bartenders that made great suggestions for everyone in our party and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Mitchell Sallmen

Man, I tell you. You go to a bar and you meet Romeo unfortunately, my friend didn’t meet Juliet but Romeo’s service was a 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shannon Thor

Great atmosphere. A great Manhattan. We didn't eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Sean McFarland

First experience - took forever to be waited on but drinks were good
Second experience - service improved but only at bar seating, drinks were good
Third experience - worse than the first, never got served and got scolded for bringing in a cake for a birthday even though we called ahead to check if it was ok and said it was ok. We basically got kicked out by the waitress

Because of that, not sure if we’ll go back

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

Captain_Eric

Looks like a great place. But it's NOT a CIGAR place, even though it showed up under a search for "Cigar lounge. If somebody can fix that, it would avoid confusion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jon Corriher

Shanda took great care of us. The old fashions were incredible and the service was even better. Would come back without hesitation. Thank you so much!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whiskey Sampler and Charcuterie Plate, Pimento Cheese & Crackers

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