Essex

Reviews

• AP S.

  star star star star star_border 11 June 2026

  Really great cocktails, especially while waiting for a table at Delancey next door. I walked in, asked for the flavors I wanted, and got exactly what I was looking for back.

• Monica S.

  star star star star star 10 June 2026

  One of my favorite cocktail bars in the area! The staff are always so welcoming and their concoctions are amazing! Since I live so close, I'm here pretty often and get something a little different each time I'm in.
  
  I can't remember the exact names of the cocktails, but dang, all of them are delicious. They have great bar food items, and I hear the burger is a must get. They are constantly changing their menu and offerings. In the past I've really enjoyed the fish sauce wings, chicken adobo, and big ass chocolate chip cookie.
  
  Essex is such a great date night spot! If you are on the fence about going, you should definitely just go!!

• Ryen B.

  star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

  Good option for a small group if waiting for a table next door. The cocktail list has something for everyone, or trust the bartender like I did and be rewarded by something fab like a whiskey/amaro/all spice number. They know what they're doing here.

• Jojo B.

  star star star star star 20 May 2026

  -Post date night drinks.
  -$13.00
  -Dealers choice; I asked for a drink with bourbon
  -Bourbon, cherry something, bitters.
  -Never having been here before I asked for the bartenders choice drink made with bourbon. Ended up being my favorite drink at the table vs the people I was with. The drink was maybe 6 ounces. My drink was mostly alcohol but was made very well so I didn't feel like I was drinking straight whisky. I definitely felt the buzz after one and would have been drunk after two.
  -The space is very small and every table is jammed in next to each other. The lighting is very dim and the music was just loud enough.
  -We went at 8:00pm originally but there was no seating so we went back at 10:00pm and had three small tables you ourselves. Would recommend going after a late dinner.

• Bryan K.

  star star star star star_border 17 May 2026

  Have you ever had a hamburger cooked in a wood fire oven?  At Essex they share a kitchen with Delancey Pizza and their wood fired oven.  I've been reading about this burger for a few years and finally tried it out.  The wood fired burger is $17 and comes with salad.  $1 extra for pickles or aged cheddar and $2 for bacon.  The 8oz grass fed Skagit River beef burger is simple with just some iceberg lettuce and 2 secret sauces on a grilled sesame seed bun.  The ground of the beef is coarse and makes the burger taste more like chopped steak.  The outside of the patty has a really amazing char.  I'm probably not going to drop $20 on a cheeseburger regularly, but I'm sure glad I tried it.
  
  Since the burger didn't come with fries, I added the crispy roasted potatoes with homemade ranch and a homemade lemonade.  Delicious!  The potatoes are so crispy and creamy inside, with just a bit of sea salt and chives.  
  
  Essex is a great bar, with a local, relaxed candlelit atmosphere.  I enjoyed the service, however there was some mix ups in the kitchen which made the wait for our burgers about an hour.  This place is super small, so come early or get ready to wait.  Perfect for a drink or drinks while waiting for a seat at Delancey too.