The Last Word

About The Last Word

Known for

• Classic cocktails and a broad whiskey selection
• Local craft beers and wine
• Happy-hour food and drinks
• Live music and performances
• Cozy, stylish setting

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Amazing drink menu, especially their signature cocktails. They will even switch out your drink if you're not satisfied. Lovely place!”

  — Lizzy McCormick Urlaub, September 3, 2026 · google

• “A bar with a small stage. Wide variety of cocktails. Good atmosphere and friendly service. The platter is half price on Mondays and is very delicious, but the lemon pasta was just so-so, perhaps because I was full.”

  — jenny choi, August 25, 2026 · google

• “old school cocktail bar. nice atmosphere.”

  — Chris Peters, August 19, 2026 · google

• “Food was unreallll. Like, really good. And the atmosphere was super cozy, candle light, speakeasy feel. Definitely coming back.”

  — Ryan Fair, August 14, 2026 · google

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