gin not vodka unless you're sure, ask for it with a twist or olives — never both

orange-peel finish, ask for a smoked variant if available — total upgrade for $2 more

hop-forward without being aggressively bitter, pint is plenty after a long day

good test of the bar program — if the house cocktail is bland, stick to wine

the kitchen's dessert menu tells you a lot — order this and find out