A new Pop up Bar called Switch opened up on 13th W. Broad Street. Inside the establishment, you are met with a mural painting of Cheshire Cat and Alice from Alice in Wonderland soundly sleeping in the corner. Everything from the teacup light fixtures to the cocktails on the menu has names of characters and themes from the story. But it gets better. Head down the “Rabbit hole”, you are met with 1993 nostalgia from OG 90s Hip Hop music playing in the background to murals of the Late Notorious BIG, the great Madonna, Axle Rose, and late Kurt Cobane talk about a moment of going down memory lane. It even has OG video game machines in the middle of the bar. I will admit I was in awe from seeing both floors and thought about where I was during that time period of my life.
Each floor has its own unique signature cocktails named to fit the theme. After a second trip, it’s still hard to determine which is my favorite. I will admit I love both for their unique quirks and personality everything just vibed within their perspective floors. The cool aspect of Switch is the fact every couple of months, the entire layout will change into another unannounced theme. I couldn’t help experience the welcoming atmosphere that gives the feeling to relax unwind after a long day. Similar to the TV show Cheers. The staff is very friendly and wicked with their knowledge of the drink menus, which I will say wasn’t your usual mixed cocktails. It is quite impressive. I would highly recommend getting a designated driver or car service the drinks are so delicious you would be tempted to try every single one on both menus.
So if you are in the downtown Richmond area check out Switch have a cocktail, take in the atmosphere and enjoy the scene. Depending on when you go the theme will change and so will the drinks but you will not be disappointed.
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