The old Sycamore Cafe in German Village was reborn on Friday night more simply dubbed “The Sycamore”, a new neighborhood-centric bar and restaurant that gives the old dive bar favorite a more upscale approach. The new business is the latest venture from Chris Crader of the nearby Harvest Pizzeria, who’s also working on opening the Harvest Bar & Kitchen in Clintonville.

The Sycamore’s layout takes a shotgun approach where multiple partitions are sectioned off on scaling platforms as you venture backward into the building. Snug booths hug the exposed brick walls while a tight bar and tabletop setup provide easy opportunities for conversing with your neighbors.

For a quick look at the new venue, take a look at the photos below.