What we're sipping: Tropical cocktails at a hidden Bentonville bar
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Now, you can escape to an off-the-map island in downtown Bentonville.
🕵️ The intrigue: Callisto has major speakeasy vibes. In fact, you enter through a door behind a painting at Midnight Gallery on Southwest A Street and there aren't any signs identifying where Callisto is.
Yes, but: The secret appears to be out. I'd make a reservation if you want a table quickly.
👏 The verdict: This is a unique spot worth making a point to try out with friends. Yes, it's a little on the pretentious side, but the quality of the drinks and the ambiance of the place will make you not mad at it.
- The menu is true to the tropical theme with some classics like pīna coladas and mai tais, plus several original mixed drinks.
🍹 What to try: For something crisp and refreshing, go for the Caribbean Silk ($16) with rum, passion fruit, ginger, pineapple, orange and lime. It comes in a glass shaped like a Moai statue head.
- For something smokey, try the Loose Cannon ($17) with whiskey, rum, liqeuers, demerara sugar and chocolate bitters.
Bonus: If you're with a group, share a bowl cocktail that serves four.
🍤 Zoom out: Check out the food menu with items like skewers, coconut shrimp and poke.
📍 Stop by: 4pm to midnight Thursday, 4pm-1am Friday and Saturday and 4-11pm Sunday at 407 SW A St. in Bentonville.