Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop

I absolutely love Sycamore's sister bar the Rusty Nail over on Foster Avenue, so I wanted to give this place a shot. The last time I stopped in was to get flowers for my mother for Mother's Day. The flowershop portion of the establishment is a bit costly, but the arrangements you get are really beautiful. On my recent visit, I came in for a couple of drinks. I really don't understand some of the negative reviews about the service and the quality of the drinks. My bartender, whom I didn't get a chance to get her name, was friendly, and she really put together a couple of great cocktails for me. My painkiller cocktail alone had plenty of rum that as soon as you put your nose to the glass, you can smell it. The prices for drinks are pretty standard, and they don't serve food like their sister bar. They do, however, allow you to bring your own. You can either sit out front, inside the bar, or outside in the garden area. Overall, based on my experience, this bar is a very chill place to just hang out and grab a quick drink, and I will definitely stop in again in the future.

This place is great!!!! Super cool vibe. Strong drinks. Beautiful backyard space. Cool bartender (Victor). And I’m happy to say that I had a chance to create a big mural in the backyard.

Great!!!... went with some friends, sit outside in the othe side of the bar...... negative part, not every bartender made my drink in the same way...did not like that, but I have a great tiem anyway, loved the music, ...went out 4 pizza and they allowed to bring it in and eat it....that nice!!!

Bartender didn't state their name but made great drinks! Great environment, the bar didn't have a flower vibe. Would definitely come back again though. I look forward to the ever changing cocktails and ingenuity!

It's a cool spot. The inside is a bit cramped and dark, but the backyard is expansive. Good brews on tap and bottle / can. The flower shop is by day, but they still have a beer and bouquet special for $10 if you need something to explain you stop by the bar. Also, lots of themed nights going on.

*Florist review* The flower shop is a true neighborhood gem. I gave them a budget and basic description of what I wanted and they created a beautifully curated bouquet (and value!). Highly recommend!

Honestly, I never do this, I'm pretty sure this is the only Google review I've ever written. As someone in the service industry myself, I have a great understanding of ppl having off days or unfortunate situations being of no actual fault of an establishment or their staff. But what I experienced at Sycamore was truly one of the slimiest things I ever experienced at a bar. The bartender grabbed my drink that clearly still had alcohol left in it, did not even bother to ask me if I was finished even though I was sitting right there. But even this was only mildly irritating. At this point we had been talking on and off and had developed the usual bartender/bar patron banter, so when he asked me if I'd like another drink, I cheekily said "Only if it's for free". He then agreed to give me a free drink, which I was not expecting but greatly appreciated. Tell me why when I closed out I was charged for this supposedly free drink? When I asked him about it, he looked at me like I was stupid and said "It's my job". Now, I understand that not all bartenders are allowed to do buy backs, and I in no way just expect to get free things for the hell of it, but why would you pretend to give me a free drink? That's so incredibly manipulative. I would have not gotten another drink if I knew I was going to be charged for it. And then to gaslight me about it? Extremely toxic.