The Residence

The best nights, this being an "industry" bar, are often weekday nights.

The bar here is still cash only, but there is now an ATM on-site.

The bar-formerly-known-as Amber closed on New Year's Day 2010 and reemerged a few weeks later as a completely new place altogether. Gone are the secondhand couches, graffitied and peeling walls, and years of smoke damage. It's gone decidedly retro -- way retro. Now you'll find a quiet space lined with wood paneling and flocked wallpaper, 19th-century divans, fainting couches, and ottomans. It's...

Amber found out that its rare smoking allowance--its definitive amenity--was about to be revoked, it figured it might as well revamp the whole bar. But that bar, however nicotine-stained, was an SF...

The Residence is a casual bar that, although not as trendy the many bars in the vicinity, has a fan following of its own. With its laid-back atmosphere, friendly bartenders, pop-up food stands and delicious drinks, the Residence is a place where even newcomers will feel right at home. The decor is a curious blend of upscale style and divey charm, with plenty of cosy nooks. Apart from a...