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Bar · Ingersoll

The Bartender's Handshake

The candlelit bar at The Bartender's Handshake
String-lit patio seating at The Bartender's HandshakeSmall plates on a patterned plate at The Bartender's Handshake

Photos courtesy of The Bartender's Handshake.

A small neighborhood cocktail bar on Ingersoll with serious drinks, unusual wines, and homemade bites. Dim, warm, and the place locals bring friends to show off.

What to order

  • Whatever the bartender recommends
  • A glass from the wine list
  • Homemade bites

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