Hecate

About Hecate

Named for the Greek goddess of witchcraft, this basement bar below Krasi is kept deliberately dark: candles provide nearly all the light, phone torches are discouraged, and the menus are read under black light. Gold arches frame the back bar, and drinks come with theatrical presentations, from a glass set in a raked sand garden to smoke-filled boxes. The cocktail list changes regularly and leans adventurous, so regulars suggest it for people who want to be pushed rather than served a standard sour; bartenders ask about preferences and recommend accordingly. A short snack menu covers stuffed dates, deviled eggs, spiced nuts and a fried chicken sandwich. The room is small and demand is steady, so walk-ins put a name down early and wait. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am. The Google score sits at 4.0 from nearly 500 reviews, which loyal guests argue undersells it.