by Rachel O. on Words can't even begin to describe how much I LOVE this place! Sanctum has taken over the old E Lounge building and totally done a major overhaul. I felt like I was stepping into the Madonna "Like a Prayer" video. It is so dark and dungeonous mixed with the likes of a Catholic church.. Pews and all! I really can't get over how much they changed. Across from the bar is this step up, kind of lounge-ish section that has all this comfy seating and creepy depictions of the devil. It reminds me of an old library. The bathrooms are kind of unisex (I didn't realize that the first section had a huge "W" hanging from the ceiling) lol...The sinks were these beautiful red glass and had an incredible chandelier hanging above. They really spared no expensive on every little detail! Nice size dance floor, with great music. Kind of house/trance like. It just really all went together. I felt like I was stepping into a hot club in Manhattan. Aside from the amazing decor, the drinks, may have been a tinge over priced, (my Three Olives and tonic was like 7 or 8 bucks) but to me, your really paying for the atmosphere. There is also a cover charge on Friday and Saturday nights, but get there between 9-10 and your free. Otherwise you will be shelling out 6-8 bucks depending on the night. I just really hope this won't hurt them since they are so new. But I hear the owners of this bar, are the same owners as Amsterdam, and clearly they know what they're doing! All in all, great service, great mix of all kinds of people there (gay, straight and everything in between), and I can't say enough about the atmosphere.. 5+ stars! I can't wait to make this one of my new spots!
by Perry Schworm on I think this is a great little neighborhood joint. Great service, interior is dark and great for a casual romantic date or dinner with friends. The miso soup is excellent. Won't be the best sushi you ever had but I have had very good experiences with the tuna and salmon sashimi. The "I hate you" roll is tasty as well. I need to explore the thai side of the menu some more because I tend to get the same thing every time, you got it: miso, basil rolls, and either the sashimi appetizer or the "I hate you" rolls...or both. ;)
