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DonnyC123 t1_j1vdx3b wrote

The Jasper

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[deleted] t1_j1vil3b wrote

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GMUcovidta t1_j1vkn50 wrote

Cocktails were good for a longtime- in the last two years they've definitely been mediocre

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[deleted] t1_j1vk7js wrote

The jasper is overpriced and doesn’t even serve real food

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_MellowGold t1_j1vwjap wrote

LOL. That's the point. Their intention is to be as much of a booze-bar as is possible in a state like VA. They make their food margins off of Carytown Cupcakes. They don't claim to be a restaurant.

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[deleted] t1_j1vx4sg wrote

I know I just can drink because of migraines, but I still want to spend time with my friends and want to still enjoy myself with some good bar food :(

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ButtSharks t1_j1we1t4 wrote

Lucky for you there are like 400 other options in the city that cover those bases.

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[deleted] t1_j1wuudg wrote

I’m just annoyed because my friends always seem to want to go to the jasper

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GMUcovidta t1_j1yzfu4 wrote

Then tell your friends you don't want to go????

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[deleted] t1_j1zdxaq wrote

It seems to be the choice spot for friends who I haven’t seen in years who live on the other side of the country. I’m not gonna say no and not get to see them. I’ll just say yes and then complain on Reddit where it doesn’t matter because internet points are fake

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GMUcovidta t1_j204hgl wrote

Seems like they pick the Jasper in the hopes you choose not to tag along

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[deleted] t1_j204y7y wrote

Lol they text me asking me to go? No need to be rude

Edit: why are you so personally offended by me not liking a bar?

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GMUcovidta t1_j205m6x wrote

It's annoying that someone chooses to join a discussion about bars to complain that bars exist

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[deleted] t1_j205xd6 wrote

I think their cocktails are overpriced and that their schtick of no food is super lame. That’s a fair discussion to add to a discussion about bars. When someone says what is the best bar, I think the jasper is on the bottom of the list

You attacked me personally because this offended you very deeply for some reason.

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Diet_Coke t1_j1vs8u4 wrote

Different strokes for different folks but I find the prices not too bad, especially considering it's in Carytown where everything's more expensive. Pop in for happy hour and they have $6 classic cocktails and food. I like that they don't serve food, it keeps the tables turning over faster so you can usually walk in unless it's right after the peak wave.

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[deleted] t1_j1vtevc wrote

I don’t drink because of migraines so it sucks for me- bar food is the part I enjoy. Plus there are always sober people, DDs, etc that should be catered to too in my opinion

Edit: sober people deserve joy too :(

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Diet_Coke t1_j1vxqmv wrote

They do have a couple non-alcoholic cocktails on the menu, and I bet the bartenders would mix something up for you too. Order the soup of the day but non-alcoholic. Have a couple snacks, I really like the smoked trout dip and steak tartare, and then go hit another spot nearby for a real meal.

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