The call
Start with cocktails or smash burger, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Cocktails
- Smash burger
Best for
- Well-made cocktails
- A smash burger with drinks
Cocktails · Burgers
Swan Bar
Roger's backup for well-made cocktails when Polite Provisions is packed, plus a smash burger he said rivals The Friendly's.
From Roger’s Foursquare
Roger’s tips on Swan Bar
Smash burger is so good
Posted
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 5 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Jun 12, 2024. See the check-in log
2023-07-13day precision · source explicit
“Swan Bar is your best bet for well made cocktails.”
Roger called it a great addition to the neighborhood, recommending it as a cocktail alternative to a packed Polite Provisions and praising its smash burger as competitive with The Friendly's.
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- From the order notes
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- From the order notes
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- Go for
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