Maison Artemisia

"The specialty at Artemisia is absinthe, and the bar even has its own French-made custom blend. The bar space located within the Porifiran-era mansion is small and intimate—better to enjoy your drink, staff says (and to control noise and crowds, one presumes). And while absinthe is the main reason patrons show up here, Artemisia (which is also a restaurant) does offer a full range of other spirits and will happily make a cocktail for you with whatever tipple strikes your fancy."

"While the restaurant at this restored, turn of the century "maison" serves perfectly good French food and wine, the real draw here is the bar upstairs, where aside from making a number of pretty distinctive cocktails—including the Velloncino de Oro, a refreshing and enormous rosemary infused gin cocktail—the focus really is on absinthe and all its paraphernalia. Fittingly, at 7pm, a green light turns on at the entrance, meaning it's time to head up to the Belle Epoque-themed living room with its velvet covered couches, stuffy old fashioned furnishings, and suspender-clad bartenders. Get there early for a chance to get upstairs, as there are often long lines."

"Once you’ve gotten your fill of natural wine and snacks at Loup Bar, head directly upstairs to Maison Artemisia, a cocktail spot in an old Victorian parlor room. There are strong and delicious drinks, live jazz music several nights a week, and a young crowd that’s ready to mingle. If you like your drinks spicy, the mezcal and ancho reyes-filled Loba Poblana is one of our favorite cocktails in the city, but the knowledgeable bartenders will happily make any drink tailored to your preferences." - Brant Cox

"Maison Artemisia is mentioned as part of the list of bars." - Scarlett Lindeman