What a neat find at Haven City Market! Located adjacent to Native Son, Raffael's is a step into a…read moreSouthwestern vibe where guests can relax with their drinks away from the lively atmosphere of HCM. One of the coolest things about a speakeasy is the transition into the space. Here, there's a walkway and corner, then turn into the candle and subtle lit space. It's a small thing? But that bit of walk helps distance the mind and feel open to the special space. There is a bar with seating, a long high top, and bench & table booth-ish type seating. The colors are warm, reminiscent of sitting in a western sunset. Music plays - jazzy, alternative, happy music. We were greeted and seated by the friendly hostess, then welcomed warmly by the magic maker himself: the bartender! And what delightfully unique, and dare I say daring, concoctions he made! The cocktails each had a spin, an ingredient, something *different* from the norm, making it challenging for my friend and I to narrow down which delights to try! Even the popcorn was unique, with chili and nutritional yeast savoriness that was the perfect complement to our cocktails. My friend felt the Silver Cloud was quite the adult version of a smoothie dessert! She got ideas...I adored my Last Word. It was refreshing with the green chartreuse and incredibly not-put-down-able. Next up, she had the Bandolier. It was a very unique taste to her, pretty puckery, so the bartender - who checked on us regularly for impressions - added a bit more pineapple. That did the trick! My next was the Boulevardier, which was uniquely and deliciously twisted with the coffee and salt. Absolute yum!!! Even though there's a 90 minute limit, on this Thursday night there was plenty of space between imbibers, and we weren't pressured in any way to move along. Thank you, as we were due for a proper catch up. One thing we did notice, is that once there were more folks chatting and laughing, it became a bit echo-y and harder to hear. On a busier night, I imagine the ambience we first experienced- quieter, mellow, chill vibe - likely changes to more robust and lively. Either way, this place is a feels-far-away retreat worth "traveling" to.

My wife and I visited this place for the first time on a Friday night. The ambiance in this place…read moreis mellow, dim, with music that fits the space. The music isn't too loud which was nice as well. My wife and I tried several drinks between the two of us. All of them were very good. The staff were friendly and personable. Be aware that you may want to use the restroom prior to entering. If you have to use the restroom while inside, you'll have to exit outside and walk back into the market space to use one. This is a bar only, so plan accordingly to eat as there are no food items to order inside. 10/10 would recommend and my wife and I were glad we stopped in. This will be our go to local cocktail bar from now on.

Friendly environment Great flavors and a great place to…read morepost up when you're having a long night. Comfortable seating and good music.

I've been going to the Velvet Room for years and have always enjoyed my time. The new ownership…read more"Uncle Frank" is always nice and showing love. The staff is always there to service you as well. The hookah comes in different varieties and taste very authentic. The ambiance is a vibe, the music is great Andover the weekend it's a place to dance and hang out with friends. During the week is great as well. I will continue to go and enjoy myself and great company. If you decide to buy a hookah set they're great quality and you can also take some shisha home (the best in town) to enjoy, Uncle Frank and the staff always show love which is greatly appreciated ! I can't wait to see what he does to the renovations.

I went here for the first time this past Saturday with a friend, and overall it was a great…read moreexperience. The space is really beautiful and intimate, which made for a nice, relaxed vibe. The live R&B band and DJ were a highlight, and I loved that the crowd skewed a bit older--it made the atmosphere feel comfortable and welcoming. The only downside was the service. After getting our drinks, we waited quite a while to order, and there were long gaps before food arrived. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed, and my friend's order was even missed, which added more wait time. Aside from that, the music and overall vibe were really enjoyable, and I'd consider going back.

Only girls night out with friends from work!…read more Band was very good and I just enjoyed listening and watching the crowd on the dance floor! Had Shirley Temple drink with my Short Ribs on white bean sauce.

The set is located in the 80s bar in Montclair. This…read moreHalloween season the theme is "Macabre Manor." Reservations are required which entail a $15 charge per person. Basically it's a cover charge as the 80s bar does a cover on the weekends too. Be sure to check in with the host on the left. They have you wait in line until the next group is done with their timed seating. We had a 10pm reservation and probably waited about 15-20 minutes to enter. Walking through the 80s bar it gives off very clubby and busy vibes so it was hard to imagine a speakeasy at the end of it. I was actually shocked upon entrance and really impressed with the detail and ambiance. It is a small space and keep in mind you may share a table with another group if necessary. The drinks were actually phenomenal. On the pricier end of $22 and up but we're so good. I loved the horror theme play on the cocktail names! The candy man was delicious and my favorite. The Lester drink came in a light bulb with an edible flower and that was definitely an experience! My hubby loved the Samara which was a delicious espresso. I wish I could have tried more cocktails but our timed seating was up (90minutes). Overall, I was a bit worried with all the poor reviews but we had a good time and definitely got you into the spooky season spirit! The staff was also very kind. I do wish they had more horror actors but still a good time. Tip: parking ample and free All ordering is done on your phone so if you have Apple Pay it makes it so much quicker to close out the tab when ordering.

Was invited to tag along with no idea what to expect. We show up at an 80's bar, park across the…read morestreet and check in. I guess you need to make reservations beforehand. We get wristbands and assigned a table. We were told to wait in another line but we were let in shortly after. We bypass the 80's bar and go to a back room to make it feel like a "speakeasy." They gave us some ground rules and led us to our tables. At the table you have a QR code where you can place drink orders. The bar brings out your drinks to the table. Service was fairly quick and friendly. The drinks were all sweet cocktails and in the "Matterhorn Lodge" theme. There is a 2 drink minimum purchase (per guest) and each drink is $20+ so it can add up. I'm more of a beer person but some of the drinks were delicious. There was one that tasted like Christmas morning (cinnamon, clove, milky) and another drink that had popping boba that was also fun. If you're a butterfinger or peanut butter fan, there was one drink that tasted like it (you'll see it on the drink menu). I wouldn't say the drinks were strong. They do a good job of enforcing the theme. They had a "Yeti" come out and interact with the tables. Good for photo ops. They also had a magician doing a few tricks, and I enjoyed that the most. The place was kept fairly chilly! Even the bathrooms had jokes and signage on the walls that alluded to the alps. Overall a great time. Small venue but pretty chill. Can be pricey. Take a sweater. Good for dates and small groups.

If was a vibe, but the music was a few months too loud to throughly enjoy the band. The drinks were…read moregreat the ambience was top tier especially with the art showcased is what makes the decor. We didn't eat so I can't honestly give insights on what i didn't experience. Otherwise service was great as well.

Had a good time here for my MIL birthday. I loved the vibes. Inside the place was more jazzy with…read morethe mans playing the saxophone and outside was where the party was really at! Outside they played music that I would've listened to. I was inside for the most part cus I was cold af but a couple drinks in and the weather outside wasn't that cold after all lol.. My first drink I asked for the lady bartender to make me a mixed drink with tequila in it. I wasn't specific on what kind of tequila & mind u it was NOT busy at the time.. it was still early like 9pm type shit. She already looked annoyed. Made me the drink and I asked how much. She says $11. I gave her a $20 and instead of giving me my change, she just looks at me and closes the register. Uh mam?! Really? I assumed she wanted her tip, but that's not what u do. How rude. I was gonna give her a tip but not my whole change WTH. Koo u have that. The drink was too sweet and barely tasted like any tequila was in there anyway. I ended up just ordering from the guy bartender the whole night and he got all my $5 tips and wasn't light handed on the liquor neither when I was buying double shots of casa migos! Great service on his end!! Overall this is a nice place to get together wit ya girls or even wit ya mans n have some drinks and have a goodass time!

Nice Lowkey kind of vibe live performances here are very cool , doesn't start getting packed till…read more1am though All caps on LOUNGE !

If I could zero I would. This establishment has false advertising. I seen a flyer for an event for…read moreFriday 3/27, show up and the lounge was closed. There were multiple people also shocked and appalled. The time was 11pm.

What an AMAZING Saturday!…read more Our very first Book Club field trip was a total success at the Hide-A-While Lounge in Rancho Cucamonga -- and it could not have been more perfect for our #RemindersOfHim vibe. The ambience matched the mood of the book beautifully, making it such a fun and immersive experience for all of us. Huge shout-out to our incredible bartender, Paula She went above and beyond -- not only was her service exceptional, but she actually read the book and joined in on the conversation! Talk about next-level hospitality. She truly made our time there feel special, welcoming, and so much fun. If you're looking for a cozy spot with great drinks, warm atmosphere, and top-tier service, we highly recommend Hide-A-While Lounge for your next night out. We will definitely be back! Cheers to good books, great drinks, and even better company

Cool small local bar. Drinks are good and fairly priced. Karaoke is no good, not the best…read moresituation for live sound. But if you're 5 deep then you'll enjoy it. Never again with the kj's

We only had drinks and no food. I'd loved the title that's why we decided to stop in and check it…read moreout and have a drink.

Nice place, if a bit open in design for my taste, but the staff makes up for the cold-ish decor and…read morethe drinks are pretty darn good

Nice lounge in Terminal 4 of the Ontario Airport. It's not a very big lounge, but they do well…read morewith crowd control to make it comfortable for patrons. They have a good amount of food/snack options. Window seating allows you to see planes land. The bar seems well stocked. They offer plenty of drink options. Their espresso machine is currently broken, but they do have regular coffee/tea and Nitro cold brew on tap. The staff were all very nice and are constantly cleaning, picking up plates/cups at the tables and stocking the food items. They only have 1 all gender restroom for the whole lounge, but I never saw any long waits to use it. There was one lady that I wish I'd gotten her name who provided great service (shorter girl with dark hair and ponytail). We had arrived ~3:40 minutes before our flight and the lounge only allows entry 3 hrs prior to your flight, so we sat in some seats outside the lounge to wait 40 minutes before trying to enter again. Just as we were going to try entering again, that lady came out to tell us that we can enter. I was surprised that she remembered us and actually came outside to tell us we can enter the lounge. During our 2+ hrs there she can be seen cleaning and clearing the tables as well as checking people in. She is the perfect employee for the lounge and hopefully eventual promotion to management.

One of the most accessible airports but the lounge wasn't this last go round. There was a 1 hour…read morewait for 2 people on a Monday. I think it was the heavy Coachella travelers. The host at the front was doing the best she can with the line. Once we were called to come in, we were assisted by man who was fairly rude escorting us to a specific table when there were 3 others open. We ended up moving to another table of our choice. Food is decent, bar is small but doable. There are plenty of other seating- couch/lounge style - but those were taken up. The water machine was broken but they provide table top beverage dispenser with ice. It was empty with just ice. The entire time we were there, no one came to refill it. We opted to get a can of gingerale in the fridge. In the past, this lounge was much more pleasant. Because I like this airport, chances are I will be back and hope to see improvement.

This was my first time coming here. My friends been telling me all about since it's opening…read more Walking in I was amazed at how beautiful the place is. The decor is gorgeous. It felt like a hidden gem with people having a good time drinking, dancing (a few people), and enjoying each other's company. The wine menu was extensive. There's something for everyone. Reds, whites, dessert wines, etc. The price was great. I only wished I had bought the bottle. By time I was on my 2nd glass I could have spend $10 more to get the bottle. Oh well next time. They also have a monthly membership that has some pretty good perks. The service was great and we even got to meet the owner. Very nice woman who was welcoming. You can tell she put a lot of time, effort, and thought into her business. It's a must go to for date night. There's selective days where there's a DJ playing music.

Mixed Experience at a Beautiful Wine Lounge - Reservation Strongly Recommended…read moreThe ambience here is genuinely lovely - dim lighting, stylish decor, and excellent music selection that created a sophisticated, relaxed vibe. I came alone to enjoy a quiet evening and try their wines, drawn in by the strong Yelp reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was uneven. I arrived without a reservation on a busy Saturday night and was initially told there were no tables available. Thankfully, another patron kindly offered me their extra small side table allowing me to stay - but I watched several groups get turned away at the door. Moral of the story: make a reservation. This place seems much better suited for larger groups, events, or celebrations than for solo visitors. Service felt stretched thin. The staff were pleasant but clearly affected service - they could definitely use more help on busy evenings. When I asked about a wine flight, I was told they were too busy to prepare one. Five to ten minutes later, I watched another table receive flights without issue, which was disappointing and made me feel overlooked as a single patron. I ended up chatting with a nearby group of six women who were also there for the first time based on reviews. We agreed the space is gorgeous and has potential, but our experiences were just "okay" overall. It's a beautiful spot with great music and atmosphere, but the operational hiccups and reservation policy make it tricky for walk-ins or solo guests. I probably wouldn't return personally, but if you're planning a group outing or special event, book ahead and you might have a much better time