text: this review may be a bit underrated as i was only at the mercat to attend an event.  so due to this, perhaps didn't experience the full of extent of what the bar has to offer.  but that said, the drink selection is pretty decent (although my boyfriend was disappointed that he could only get prosseco and not champange, but i think this is normal for most mid-range bars and probably a request they very infrequently get).  however, there was a large number of spirits available and beers on tap or bottled.  so no one went thirsty.  i noticed that some people had ordered food and it smelled good, but i can't report on the quality as i didn't have any.\n\ni have to say that the service though was excellent.  there was a large number of people, some very drunk, constantly at the bar ordering more drinks.  but the bartenders were polite (although they did look a wee bit harassed, which i dont' blame them for) and did their best to keep up with the demand for drinks.  \n\nso i did find this place A-OK and i'm sure on a return visit i'll be happy to update my review and perhaps add another star.  but in terms of use for a mid-size event, this was a good venue.  they booked out the lower bar for us which was a great space and had it's own private bar so no need to travel upstairs.  my only real complaint was the spiral staircase between the floors.  i mean a few drinks and wearing heels meant that i had great difficulty in not falling on my face when i attempted to go up or downstairs.  perhaps they should re-think this design in terms of customer health and safety!