One of the newest cocktail bars is already one of the best. Inventive takes on classic cocktails that makes you want to be a regular — with service that makes you feel like an instant regular on top of everything else. They do it right.

Came here with my fiance for happy hour (which goes until 8 PM on weekdays!). Got the sazerac and le bonne vie, and she got the paloma. All drinks were excellent. Steve and Ruby were our bartenders and were excellent. Both took time to explain our drinks and walk us through the menu. They use liquid nitrogen in a few cocktails, which is a unique twist and fun to see! It's hard to find really well done innovative cocktails in the west district, and this place doesn't disappoint. We'll certainly be coming back soon.

Amazing staff, felt completely at home. Honestly, almost an aside that the cocktails are great, as we had such a good time that the drinks were background music. A little biased, as this is home turf, but it's easily one of my favorite bars. Plus best secret menu!

We visited this place from recommendation from a friend. We were here for a happy hour due to our friend leaving for his wedding. They had a great selection of drinks with many food items to choose from as well. We ended up just getting the cauliflower wings which were seasoned perfectly. There was another large party there but our waitress was attentive.

Loads of yummy menu items including Plancha-Crisped Blue Crab Cake with remoulade blanc, fennel slaw, herbs, house made aioli. These were heavily filled with fresh crab too. Also love the Deviled Eggs with drizzled Texas Hill Country Olive Oil and smoked paprika. I also loooved the Steak Tartare with 44 Farms Beef, green goddess dressing, salt cured egg yolk, pickled mustard seeds on rye bread. My fave drink is the "Waiting For Chinola" with Santa Teresa Claro Rum, Passion Fruit, Lemon, Becherovka, Lazy Day Lager, and Pomegranates! Academia really raises the level with bar food and cocktails.

A really great place! The owner Chris is so hospitable! He chatted with us and gave us a whole list of other places a foody spots to check out! The bartenders were really good and wanted everyone to have a good time! Very Harry Potter vibe :)

Very kind and accommodating staff who are genuine in their conversation with you, an amazing place since it's not a quintecential club but more of a lounge while still feeling like you're going out. Beautiful interior and a solid bar selection for people. Overall I think I'll be by whenever I'm in the area

A nice place if you are pursuing additional knowledge on cocktails. There is also a wine range of spirits. The longer we sit here, the smarter we seem to get.

Have loved this spot since it opened for cocktails and a nice ambience. As we've always had a pleasant experience, we decided to host a 30th birthday party here for 35+ people during prime holiday party season. I can't say enough great things! The communication from weeks in advance was on point. The staff and manager rolled out the red carpet for us...almost literally. Great space. Great team. Thanks for a fantastic party!! We'll absolutely be back.

Amazing craft cocktails, friendly bartenders! Loved the Raw Dill (dry and herbal) & the Fresh Cranberry Cosmo (authentic cranberry aromas, not too sweet). Cozy atmosphere + moody lighting - new fave spot for a late night cocktail.