Patch Takes A Sneak Peek Inside Frost Lounge In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Doylestown Patch got a sneak peek inside the borough’s newest business - the Frost Martini Bar & Lounge - opening this week at the Marketplace on East State Street.

Owner Uri Abrams invited Patch and other guests to experience the new space during a soft opening on Saturday night. And the experience did not disappoint.

I was seated in the upstairs hidden library lounge - a retreat from the outside world where you can indulge in one of many cocktails and small plates.

As live piano music filled the air, I sampled some of the tapas on the menu including a plate of tuna tartar and a large martini glass filled with Veracruz style octopus ceviche. Other small plate offerings include a Mediterranean platter, Doylestown bar pie and avocado toast. Check the website for additional selections.

Photo by Jeff Werner

Accompanying the food is an extensive wine and cocktail menu, including an exclusive selection of unique and rare wines hand-picked by house Sommelier and wine director Will Rodriguez.

Tucked away at 46 East State Street across from Rakkii Ramen, Frost features an upscale, public Martini lounge on the first floor and an elevated, members only lounge on the second floor.

Throughout the evening, I talked with diners about the new space and what it brings to the Borough. They all agreed it’s a great addition to Doylestown.

“He’s turned this place into something well beyond what I envisioned,” said Bobby Simone who had previously operated a restaurant and bar at the site and who has mentored Abrams on this project. “The bar was very nice, but this is fabulous. Downstairs is open to the public and it’s gorgeous. It could be a private room onto itself.

Tuna tartar. (photo by Jeff Werner)

“The job that Uri did here will be part and parcel of the changing of Doylestown,” predicted Simone. “Doylestown has 40 different restaurants and bars. This is nothing like any of the others. This is a place where people are going to want to be. If you look around here tonight there is
not one person who is not dressed to the nines. He’s gone above and beyond. Doylestown has to be very proud of what he has done here. And he’s not finished. He’s going to continue making our town better.”

Simone said that an establishment like Frost “was definitely needed. We needed someplace that was unlike all the other restaurants and bars,” he said. “This is the right direction for the borough. Just look around. The decor, the music, the food, the drinks, the servers. People are so
happy. I think this whole place will be a grand slam.”

Seated nearby was Anthony Williams, who operates Anthony Robert men’s clothing store with Simone. He was among those enjoying the evening at Frost.

“It’s a unique offering,” said Williams. “It’s an elevated experience, but it still feels very familial. It feels down to earth, approachable, exciting. It’s something very different. It’s not something Doylestown has had for a while. The borough is growing and evolving. It’s appealing to the community. And you can see it’s a full house.

“What I especially love is it appeals to a diversity of people,” adds Williams. “It has pretty broad appeal. It’s a good lite menu - not overwhelming. It’s enough where you have a nice variety, but it’s not too big. They’re going to learn and adjust as they go along. What I like about Uri is
that he listens. He’s walking around. He’s getting input. And he will adjust the menu and the service based on the feedback.”

Veracruz style octopus ceviche. (photo by Jeff Werner)

Doylestown attorney Amir Stark and his wife were also there enjoying the atmosphere, the wine and food. He provided many of the law books now decorating the private lounge.

“Doylestown has nothing like this,” said Stark. “It’s something new and it brings a new social vibe. It’s going to be one of those places where you walk in and everyone knows you. And you can have that conversation that you didn’t finish from before.

“Our experience tonight has been phenomenal. I had Will pick us out an incredible bottle of wine. We had a couple of appetizers,” said Stark.

“Uri is a very talented guy. He’s one of those people who when he sets his mind to something it’s going to happen. I’m not surprised, but I’m impressed with this place. The whole place is cool. It’s like two different vibes. Downstairs is more modern while upstairs it’s more laid back. I love the upstairs. It’s my type of place.”

Frost officially opens for business on February 8. It is in now accepting reservations on its website - FrostDoylestown.com - where patrons can find menus, wine lists, specialty cocktails and entertainment information. While the downstairs Martini lounge is open to the public, the upstairs library lounge is members only with a waiting list.

Strawberry shortcake. (photo by Jeff Werner)