May 27, 2024
I decided I was going to do a little “Old Fashioned” Tour in Wichita, Kansas. I hit up Walker’s Jazz Lounge, iTzcali Tapas and Tequila, Lava & Tonic, Oliver’s Lounge, Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar, Flight 1868, Red Bird and Wichita Brewing Co & Pizzeria.
Now, like everything, people have a strong preference when it comes to an Old Fashioned. Some peeps like it sweeter. Some don’t. Me personally, I’m not a huge fan of a ton of syrup and so I don’t think of a “good” old fashioned as having a ton of sweet syrups in it.
I have provided a photo of the front of each spot, followed immediately by the old fashioned at said spot. 8 spots. And you also must bear in mind that some of these places don’t sell themselves as “cocktail spots.”
I’ll give you my top three. The rest — I won’t give my rankings, as I didn’t rank them.
My top #1 spot is DEFINITELY Walker’s Jazz Lounge. It is just the best (in my mind). Not even close. It is smoky and the presentation is amazing.
My #2 spot is iTzcali Tapas and Tequila. It’s got an interesting taste and definitely is strong.
And my #3 spot is Lava & Tonic.
The rest, some I liked a lot, some I liked and some I didn’t like.
— TKG
P.S. To the “where is this located” crowd—click the tag if you want to know. I’m not providing the addresses and cross streets for eight places. You get what you pay for.
