Make it fancy In addition to the formidable stockpile behind the bar, Dylan has scraped up a 65-strong collection (and counting) of rare and unique tequilas and mezcals deserving of your dollar. If you’re aiming high, that might mean a $60 shot of vintage Tequila Ocho añejo – all creamy texture, caramel depth and vanilla richness – or $32 for a nip of mezcal distilled with iguana and venison parts, of all things. Should popping the cork of a bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne ($460) align more closely with your idea of a party, that’s very much an option, too.
Who to take While the Pal might be a serious bar with enough chops to impress even the most discerning cocktail drinker, it doesn’t take itself too seriously – and that’s a big breath of fresh air. The slightly rough-and-ready edge, and come one, come all spirit make it fit for just about anyone, anytime.
