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50% ambiance
“The decor is blah: cheap furniture and poor lighting.”
58% drinks
“What you can expect at Sweet Ups is mean, condescending attitude and watery, overpriced drinks.”
50% food quality
“last summer there were bbq's in the back yard, I hope they do that again because there is nothing better than a grilled hot dog washed down with an ice cold Bramble!”
100% overall
“All in all, recommended as a good place to chill out with a beer, but not necessarily the place to go if you're looking for elaborate drinks.”
0% return potential
“people won't come back when the service sucks.”
42% service
“like the vibe -- dark interior, friendly bartenders, comfy booths.”
0% value
“The decor is blah: cheap furniture and poor lighting.”
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July 14, 2006
Hipster swank. I'm not always in the mood for Sweet Ups, but when I am it hits the spot quite nicely. The atmosphere is their strongest attribute. Nice decor and lighting lead to excellent moods. The beer selection isn't always exactly what I'd like, though.
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January 19, 2005
the service is fine. I'll agree with the previous reviewer that the drinks are a little on the watery side; but I've never had a problem with the service there.
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December 15, 2004
Warmth and glamour, nicely shaken.. Perpetually dim lighting, glossy bar stools and banquettes popping against the deep-red velvet-flocked walls, lend a cleanly retro look with an of-the-moment polish. Casually sexy, the Williamsburg bar is a natural for the couples and groups who have become regulars. Decorative photos of the parents of people who helped open the bar (taken in their 20s and 30s), add a witty, soulful touch. Owner Benjamin Shih has built a loyal following as a neighborhood bartender, and his flavorful drinks are part of the reason why. Cocktails such as the pomegranate margarita and berry-flavored gin Bramble, topped with raspberries and other seasonal garnishes, win fans.
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March 21, 2004
yet another with bad staff.
yet another bar with bad staff. get it together bar owners. people won't come back when the service sucks. this place is a perfect example. it's a really cool place. seriously. custom taps with pin up girls carved into them & everything. table booths, full bar, cool wall paper. BUT!
i'll stick my head in before i return. the bartender turned me off. he had cash register eyes. all he cared about were the sales. groups of serious drinkers that tip well don't want watery shots as a buy back. we want our drink of choice.
maybe the buy back is rare these days, but it's how you'll keep a good spending & drinking regular crowd.
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