Best Bar for a Martini on Explorer OTS?

[Cruisegoer]

Curious which bar you would consider the best for martini's on Explorer? Do any have an exclusive martini menu? Instinct would tell me it's the Schooner Bar or Viking Crown Lounge but curious to hear your thoughts.

[Biker19]

3 hours ago, Cruisegoer said:

Curious which bar you would consider the best for martini's on Explorer?

The one with the most competent bartender - which could any of them at any one time.

[neverbeenhere]

You want a Martini Menu?  NO......  Grey Goose Martini at the Viking Crown, I'll see you at 7pm.

 

 

(Make it with Tito's as an alternative)

[island lady]

For atmosphere...the VCL.  But the bartender....they rotate every two weeks.  

 

On our B3B, we had the best bartender ever up there, which actually ran through 3 weeks on his scheduled stint during the time we were there.  We enjoyed his banter and delicious concoctions.  🙂 

[ILCTCRUISER]

4 hours ago, Biker19 said:

The one with the most competent bartender - which could any of them at any one time.

Nail on the head!  It’s not the venue.  It’s the person making the martini.

[PhillyFan33579]

Add me to the list of people saying it is all about the bartender, not the bar. 

[George C]

Need to try a martini at each bar , I always liked pub and schooner bars since they also had music.

[KroozNut]

4 hours ago, neverbeenhere said:

You want a Martini Menu?  NO......  Grey Goose Martini at the Viking Crown, I'll see you at 7pm.

 

 

(Make it with Tito's as an alternative)

You all are getting me excited about the Viking Crown Lounge on Explorer, but I don't see it listed in the app under bars and lounges for our sailing.

Any ideas?

Edited August 1, 2023 by KroozNut

[Billy Baltic]

24 minutes ago, KroozNut said:

You all are getting me excited about the Viking Crown Lounge on Explorer, but I don't see it listed in the app under bars and lounges for our sailing.

Any ideas?

I think it’s called Dizzy’s on Explorer. 

[taglovestocruise]

5 hours ago, neverbeenhere said:

You want a Martini Menu?  NO......  Grey Goose Martini at the Viking Crown, I'll see you at 7pm.

 

 

(Make it with Tito's as an alternative)

Cucumber and Elderflower with Grey Goose at Vintages,,,  and my  Negroni,,, love those vouchers.

[KroozNut]

27 minutes ago, Billy Baltic said:

I think it’s called Dizzy’s on Explorer. 

Okay, that would explain it I suppose.. It's interesting though that VCL is noted on the deck plan as being on deck 14 forward, along with Dizzy's, Izumi and Diamond Club. However, VCL is not listed in the Bars ad Lounges section of the app, while Dizzy's and Diamond Club are.

[Seville2Cabo]

5 hours ago, neverbeenhere said:

You want a Martini Menu?  NO......  Grey Goose Martini at the Viking Crown, I'll see you at 7pm.

 

 

(Make it with Tito's as an alternative)

By definition, a martini is made with Gin

[PhillyFan33579]

58 minutes ago, Seville2Cabo said:

By definition, a martini is made with Gin

I assume the OP knows what is in a classic martini. It’s people that have responded to the OP’s post that have mentioned vodka martinis. 

[Cruisegoer]

11 hours ago, taglovestocruise said:

Cucumber and Elderflower with Grey Goose at Vintages,,,  and my  Negroni,,, love those vouchers.

 

Unfortunately I do not believe there is a Vintages on the Explorer.

 

[island lady]

11 hours ago, Seville2Cabo said:

By definition, a martini is made with Gin

 

Add Vodka.    😉 

 

[cruiseguy1016]

The Tavern is the bar that used to be the Champagne Bar. They always had good martinis there but again, it's all about the person making them.