Drop Off Service
Saturday April 3rd, 2010
6:30pm
211 Avenue A
After leaving Studio Square I returned to the City (back to my comfort zone below 23rd Street) and headed for Drop Off Service to meet a friend for birthday drinks. The name pays homage to the fact that this space was once a laundromat, now transformed into bar that features over 20 beers on tap. There’s also a full bar and a few speciality cocktails including classics such as a Sweet and Spicy Margarita, Dark and Stormy and Pimm’s Cup. This is a dog-friendly establishment and there’s often a rogue dog or two running roaming around. My biggest complaint is the bathrooms – there are only two dimly lit (and over-used) closet-like spaces to choose from. This bar can pack a large crowd which can result in very long lines. On the upside it’s a laid back space and a good go-to neighborhood bar. There’s no kitchen but the Tuck Shop makes daily deliveries of Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls, perhaps making it a boy-friendly bar as well.