I'm kind of over the speakeasy trend but can't deny the fact that such bars usually devote themselves to the art of mixology. Silver Lining is no exception. Larger than most speakeasy bars (owing to its location in residential TriBeCa), Silver Lining transports you to the Jazz Age as soon as you walk down the stairs and hear the trio playing away. The bartenders are mustached and suspendered, though I'm unsure if that's a theme-related requirement or a happy coincidence from hiring hipsters.
The drink menu is small, but this bar comes to you from the Little Branch guys so they have a few tricks up their sleeves. The menu indicates "bartender's choice" as a drink option. Basically, just tell them a few things you like and they'll whip something up. I said I would like something spicy and when the bartender asked if I had a spirit preference, I told her I would like whisky or tequila. She soon returned with something she called the El Guapo. It was tequila, worcestershire, tobasco, sugar, and cucumber. It was absolutely wonderful with everything in the right proportion.
The drinks are the number one priority, but when when plenty of bars have sprung up claiming to have master mixologists (which most do), Silver Lining's Jazz band sets it apart. The music keeps things lively but still calm enough to have a conversation. If you're looking for a quiet place to bring your parents/grandparents when they visit and TriBeCa isn't too inconvenient, this one's a winner.
Sorry no pics...oops.
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