The Office

I've been to dozens of whiskey/speakeasy bars across the US and The Office is definitely a stand out. The spirits on offer went from conventionally hard bottles to find, to incredibly rare prohibition era whiskies. The cocktails we had were strong and tasty, the pours heavy, and service excellent. Prices were high throughout, but overall we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the dimly lit vibes of The Office.

Top 5 favorite bars in the United States. Loved the intimate experience. My wife and I visited for a pre dinner drink experience and the black truffle explosion which is an absolute must! Each one of our drinks was spot on and extremely tasty. We sat at the bar and loved watching the mixologist do his magic. He answered questions about the drinks and wow’d us with his extreme knowledge. Book in advance on Tock!

I’ve been to the Office twice now, and had a great experience both times! I love ordering dealer’s choice and the quiet, intimate vibe. Very perfect for a date night, solo dates, and small intimate parties. I had food the first time and it was great. Keep in mind this food is supposed to be small plates and experimental. If you’re expecting a large meal at a decent price, this isn’t the place for you. If you’d like to treat yourself to gourmet without necessarily doing an entire tasting menu, they have a great selection with varying options- including tasting menus. The food quality is great, but know you’re also paying for an experience, not just the food- hence the price. I think the pricing is fair, all things considered. The service is one of the best experiences I have had, and it was consistent both times. It was consistent service regardless of sitting at the bar vs on a couch. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. I had an email exchange with Amelia about my date’s peanut allergy, and they were very compassionate and perceptive to my concerns. They knew exactly what questions to ask and help myself feel confident in their ability to accommodate our needs by effectively managing expectations. The atmosphere is on the quiet side. It is somewhat laid back, but it was a Monday night in the summer, so it wasn’t as busy- locals are more likely to go to rooftops. When I went in early March, it was a little more posh vibe. I think you can dress up as much as you want to, for it adds to the experience. If you love frivolous, fancy outing from time to time, this is a great place for that! It’s not something most can afford to do every week, but it’s something to keep in mind for your next special occasion.

This was my second visit to the Office and it was a lot of fun. It’s expensive, but you know that before you make a reservation. Tonight, I ordered cocktails not on the menu and I found it more interesting than choosing from the ones listed. The service is great. I mean, the whole thing is a little gimmicky, but it is still an excellent experience.

TRUFFLE POPCORN BABY 🌽🍄 had the best time celebrating Ben's birthday at The Office (under @aviarycocktails) 🍄Biggest highlight was the truffle popcorn made with truffle infused butter, shaved truffle, and truffle olive oil. It was AMAZING. If you love truffle, don't forget to get this 🥟They didn't have their truffle bomb 💣 from alinea this time around but is looking to bring it back 🐟Also ordered the salmon rillettes that comes with everything crisped bagel slices, dill, and cucumber. Then the marinated olives (house made with orange chilli and smoke) There is a larger menu which are all incredibly tasty, I've had the mussels and beef carpaccio before (few years back) 🍹For drinks, we each ordered two cocktails ; the biggest highlight was the. Fizzy gin drink - Collin and Guy would make everything from scratch, beyond the menu based on what you like. This had konbu , cherry blossom, rice wine vinegar, gin, miso, Jasmine flowers . It was so delicate , not too sweet and very well balanced 🥃Another memorable drink also included a really unique brandy and mezcal drink that had Rosemary soaked in orange brandy, Sichuan pepper oiled pepper corns, with smoky mescal, marrow, earl grey syrup , smokey juniper, mushroom - smoked. Everything is super well thought out. And they mix unique ingredients with it to bring out each unexpected layer of taste & flavor. Highly recommend this spot. You can book a reservation on @exploretock , make sure to be prepared to spend 💲 Follow me on Instagram if you like my reviews! @midwestmunching