The Broken Shaker
Inside the Freehand Hotel you will find The Broken Shaker it is a layback bar with sitting in the backyard of the hotel.
First of all there is valet parking with prices ranging from $15 to $20 depending on the day however money saving tip there is a public parking lot in the corner and street parking.
The Freehand Hotel is tuck away I the corner of Indian Creek and 27 maybe easily missed. When you walk in is like going back in time is a renovated art deco style place, just walk straight to the backyard and you’ll find the bar.
I went on a Sunday evening and it was jam packed. It looked like spring break without all the craziness. There were no tables or seats outside and the bar looked like a crowded subway station.
I tried to get service from several waiters/waitress until finally one said that they could attend to me because I was in the bar and they only work in the patio. Even though I was siting I was seating in a couch not at the bar. So had to make my way through the crowed bar to make my order but the bartender was super nice and helped me get everything I wanted.
The menu online is not the same.
I started with drinks had a Flor Picante Caipirinha it was very good but strong with the right amount of spice.
Rainbow Road: was very good and salty it was a very good combination.
I wanted the House Made Jerky but the were out. So got the pork tacos. I must say it was disappointing very small with just a little bit of meat. The seasoning was ok and spice level was mild.
Then I ordered the burger. It was an improvement but it was just a burger nothing special it had no tomatoes and a a piece of lettuce. The best part were the fries. They were mildly seasoned with parmesan cheese. They were very good.
For second round of drinks I asked the bartender to make me a drink that was sweet and refreshing with no run. So he made something very delicious watermelon with vodka and lime and other things that I don’t remember but it was super good.
Overall, I would return only for the drinks. Is a great place to get delicious drinks whether you get a specialty drink from the menu or ask the bartender to make something unique. Just pass by get a great drink and don’t expect to find a place to sit.
Definitely would not recommend coming for the food is expensive and there is not much variety. The best part of diner were the fries.
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