StillWater Spirits & Sounds
Order the craft cocktail special and sit by the window. The name is literal: the vibe is still water, the sound system is purpose-built, and nobody's rushing you through the pour. This is Dana Point's answer to a bartender who actually cares.
Craft cocktail of the night. Skip the standard menu and ask what the bartender made today. The spirit selection here is intentional, not accidental.
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- 24701 Del Prado Ave, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
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