This recommended, dimly lit bar sits at the intersection of dark-wood-vibe upscale lounge and neighborhood dive; the hybridity of genre works better than you may expect. Maybe it's the friendly service, or the great selection of whiskeys and other spirits.
Leroy Lounge
Alabama
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