Gerard’s Bar

Geebus, I am so not cool enough for this bar. Did you see the sign out front? No you didn’t, because Gerard’s is too cool for a sign. It’s an “If you know you know” kinda bar. Y’kno.

I’d heard good things, and managed to find it one afternoon, tucked behind James Street in the Valley. I rocked up to find immediately: I do not fit in.

I’m not a businessman, nor am I a local young professional making waves in their current industry.

The staff offer me to “sit where you like” at the long cement bar.

Ooh, there’s bar stools available, which are kinda cold, but with a great view of the top shelf drinks. A lady poured me a glass of water that looked expensive. Mmm. It seems very fancy, so I ordered a fancy beverage.

The fanciest of fancy Pimm’s EVER was served up, with all the vegetables of the rainbow (and a sprig of mint). Very refreshing. I tried to make it last a long while, or as long as the paper straw could hold up.

The staff were chatty, but busy. Understandable.

See there’s no prices on the drinks menu, so figure it’s a great idea to pay my bill, and be on my way.

Wish I could afford to stay longer but afternoon traffic awaits. Thank you for the Pimm’s salad….

When I was double-y checked on the way out, staff asking – “Have you paid?!” Yes. yes i have. with a small piece of my soul. Good day to you.

If you fancy a fancy bar in a fancy part of town: this bar is for you. Y’kno.

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