Dabney & Co. - Cocktail Bar and Lounge - Kalamazoo (MI)

4 /5 Erika Ward: We stopped here for a drink and the atmosphere was amazing! We loved the feel and the music. Service was slightly slow, however both of our drinks were pretty amazing! We would def visit again.

5 /5 Nayel Saleh: Fantastic drink masters ! The atmosphere is fantastic R&B and jazz music. So chill and the staff is great fun. These gems of venues are few and far between!

4 /5 Kenneth Meyerholtz: We really enjoy Dabney & Co. The drinks are great, knowledgeable staff, and overall great vibes. I dont remember it being a thing the first time we went, but last night when the bill came, it threw me off as the tip options were 3, 5, and 7% which shouldve triggered me to see if there was an added fee. I just thought they were being honorable and acting like you didnt need to tip that much here. I clicked other and tipped my normal 20%. My wife thought it was weird also so she had it send her a receipt and sure enough there was a 20% service charge. Waiter never mentioned it and seemed to scurry away quickly when I signed the device and we started discussing it. That turned me off as it felt scammish to be honest. I have no problem with the fee, but it needs to be upfront and disclosed. I respect that if a business notices many patrons not tipping or not tipping appropriately for a reasonable quality of service, then by all means protect your employees with the fee. But it seriously needs to be disclosed otherwise folks that miss it feel taken advantage of when they find out. As I went to write this review I noticed others mentioning the fee seeming sneaky, so I cant help but think it may be discouraging customers. Honesty is best and respectable. Will be back because its great and Im thankful to have Dabney downtown, but Im hoping that next time some training had occurred and the fee is disclosed when the bill is delivered. Cheers!

5 /5 Fred Strand: Dabney is a unique cocktail experience, one Kalamazoo certainly needs. The prices are very reasonable for the initemate setting. When sitting at the bar we enjoy watching the various drinks being created. We have been seated in the main room a half dozen or so times enjoying the entertainment, which is always top notch. The only critique I have is there should be a spotlight on the main performer. The backup band is lit by the ceiling lights but the singer or musician out front performs in the dark. This should not be too hard to correct and would provide a better experience for the customer.

5 /5 A.M. Knil: The atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing, the food and drinks were absolutely delicious, and there was a live singer that really set the vibe for the night. What truly made the experience exceptional, though, was our server, Marie. She mentioned it was only her second time serving there, but you would never know it. She was warm, engaging, and an absolute pro. Her drink recommendations were spot on, and her energy made the whole experience even better. Outstanding service all around. Highly recommend!