Originally Posted by DocDad

FIG is, in a word, fantastic. Good food and the rare bar that serves one of my favorite gins, Old Raj. Excellent choice.

If you're at Hall's, it would be easy to have a great bar night using Hall's as the starting point. After you press the flesh with the effusive Billy Hall (you'll know what I'm talking about after you go) head across the street to Proof. Good drinks, small bar food plates, but good quality food. Intimate space.

Head out the door and take a left on King Street. About a block North you'll come across a restaurant called the MacIntosh. Bright, lots of energy and an inviting bar that will call to you. But don't go in. As you face the MacIntosh look to the left, you'll see a glass door that opens to a flight of stairs. Go up these stairs to the Cocktail Club. Innovative cocktails, also good energy. And don't worry about offending the folks at the MacIntosh; the two establishments are owned by the same company.

OK, you're feeling good, ready to get on with some serious drinking. Again, take a left and keep heading North on King. About a half block on the same side of the street is The Belmont. Don't blink, it's pretty skinny. But, as it's web site says, it's a "fine place to drink". I agree. It's also a good place to get some sustenance. You mentioned charcuterie, this is the place.

One more left on King and cross the street. You'll come across The Ordinary. Fresh oysters. Converted bank, make for an interesting, elegant space. Not cheap, but generally when I eat oysters I'm not looking for the cheapest ones I can find. . .

If you take this itinerary you will be distracted by innumerable options for drinking and eating along this route. By all means explore the other options along King and nearby Streets.

Since you specifically mentioned raw oysters, head over to 167 Raw on East Bay Street. Owned/operated by a couple of young guys, small place but fun, good oysters.

Please let us know where you end up going and how you like it.