Drinks before dinner at Buddakan

[Hellolaura]

Hi Everyone,

Would you be able to recommend a nice place to have drinks prior to dinner at Buddakan? Our reservations are for 7:30pm. We would like to go somewhere within walking distance.

Thanks!

[mazza3]

patou has a nice bar and is only a couple of blocks away. similar crowd to buddakan.

[Lotus7]

Amada and Haru are both upscale. So is Continental.

[Hellolaura]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking for an upscale place...something in line with Buddakan. It's for tonight!

[Chinon00]

It kinda depends on when you are going out but Eulogy is notoriously crowded and uncomfortable. On a Friday at 7PM you and your friends will most likely be reaching around and over each other for your drink orders.

[Chao]

Yup, that's a very good point. I'm afraid I was thinking only of the beer, not the comfort factor (ooooo....beer!).

[juice]

Dolce and Paradigm are next to Haru and are pretty nice although trendy. Society Hill Inn on the NW corner of 3rd and Chestnut has a more casual bar. For cheaper drinks, you can go up to National Mechanics, north of Chestnut on 3rd St about 3/4 of a block up before Market on the left. Otherwise, I agree with Lotus7, Haru (NE corner of Chestnut and 3rd) has a very cool/unique (although small) bar downstairs and a much larger one (with couches and lounge chairs) upstairs.

[Lotus7]

I think Amada has a beautiful bar, and is within walking distance of Budakkan. Budakkan itself has a more quiet, though small bar upstairs that may be nice before your dinner. I love their drinks. Haru also has a great bar

[Chao]

I would think there would be lots of choices in that area... if anyone in your party particularly likes beer, I would highly recommend Eulogy on the corner of 2nd and Chestnut. May not be upscale enough for you, though? www.eulogybar.com