That spiral staircase doesn't just lead upstairs—it leads into legend.
The story goes that when the building was first put together, the owner realized the roofline wasn't quite high enough for the wine storage he had in mind. Instead of adding a cellar like any normal person, he built that secret loft. Up the spiral you'll find a snug little room, low-ceilinged and lined with barrels, where the "good bottles" live. Not the kind you pour by the glass—the kind you only open when the place is closed, the lights are low, and the stories get taller.
Some say there's a hidden ledger up there with the names of regulars who've earned a private pour. Others swear the walls are carved with initials from staff who made it through their first holiday rush. And one rumor says if you sit quietly enough, you can still hear the first cook banging pans and muttering about "who put the spiral staircase in the middle of my dining room."
So what's up there? A little history, a little mystery, and—if you're lucky—a bottle that's been waiting just for you.