Service, atmosphere, and beverages were all wondedul I will be back and recommends your name to mine. read more

The attention details to this little speakeasy is amazing. First of all, make sure you make a reservation online to ensure your table because this place is kind of small so Im sure it fills up fast. Staff was informative and nice. Looked like there were 2 servers and 1 bartender taking care of the room. My friend and I went this month with the theme of stranger things. Its like walking into the show set when entering the bar. Drink and food options are themed and each come out in their own special way. I was recommended the dear Billy since im not too keen on the taste of alcohol and it was great! Dangerous cause it tastes like juice but great because the alcohol hit. The waiter told us that all the drinks have the same amount of alcohol in it so thats a plus too. For the food we had surfer boy bites and daring dumplings. The bites were so savory and delicious I really wanted more! The cola i infused marinara pairs great with the waffle bite and the pickled jalapeño added that savory to my sweet. The daring dumplings were a veggie dumpling and good but not something I would order again because to me, they were just dumplings and we only got like 5. Can't wait for the next theme to come back and try! read more

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Completely ignored after our first round of drinks. They were out of multiple drinks from the Star Wars menu, which is the whole reason for coming. There were several larger tables that got the attention of staff. Our waiter asked if we wanted food when he finally got to us and we said we'd like to look at the menu and never to be seen again. The place is tiny, shouldn't have to wave someone down. Super disappointed as this was for a birthday for a Star Wars geek. read more

Hidden inside the Wobbly Olive; Allusion Bar is like no other. The entire bar transforms with a movie theme! Recently, (it's 14 August 2025 as I type this) the theme changed to Jurassic Park. Previously it was Shrek. Unique food selections are available from the Wobbly Olive. The duck l'orange sandwich was awesome! The drink specials are adjusted to the theme of the present. If you're within 25 miles of Colorado Springs you need to visit. read more

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We've been here twice - once for the Star Wars pop up 2020 (pre-covid) and once again in 2026 for the Stranger Things pop up. They have definitely expanded since 2020, as this time around it seemed much larger than last time. The decor is always fun and the staff is friendly. Fun for a little date night if you have a specific theme you enjoy they're putting on! read more

I am elated to return with a 5-star review. Allusion has now become my absolute favorite place to grab drinks and NOW bites as well. I've now been 3 times this year for: Harry Potter (downtown), Shrek Swamp (Powers), and Jurassic Bar (downtown). They've grown in every single way. Customer engagement, decorations, menu offerings, and taste. I haven't had a single bad drink. They are themed to the nines. You can order off both the themed menu and the Wobbly Olive menu. This last time we ordered the soup dumplings from the Wobbly menu and they were perfectly flavored. We also ordered the meatballs from the Jurassic menu and they were even larger than expected. The Shrek menu is still my favorite...the rat on the stick (chicken, haha) with peanut sauce was addicting. Also PSA- if you dress up you get a free shot! When we went to Shrek and dressed up we could pick any free shot off the menu. At Jurassic Downtown, we got a free jello shot. But hey, free is free! I highly recommend going all out and dressing up is encouraged. The servers dress up as well and it makes it so fun. They truly look like they are having a great time as well. They are interactive and check on your table frequently. The wait time on both drinks and food is short, and this last time we went during peak dinner time on a Saturday. It is hard to get reservations for larger groups (4+) so make sure you pick a day and time in advance. Weekends get booked super fast. As of now it seems they are keeping themes for 2-ish months. Really hoping for a Pirates of the Caribbean theme!! read more

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This is our second visit to Allusions (first was at the Powers location) and we are HOOKED! The theme this go-around was Nightmare Before Christmas. Again, decor ON POINT, down to every last detail. There were even other guests who came dressed up as Sally and Jack! Such a great vibe every visit!! Our server/ bartender, Aalliyah, was awesome!!! Personable, outgoing, and very knowledgeable. She had excellent recommendations for cocktails that were tailored to our preferences, all of which turned out perfectly! We had dinner in addition to drinks and we were once again wildly impressed with both the food quality and the presentation. A lot of thought and effort goes into each dish (apps, entrees, and desserts!) and we have yet to have one that we didn't enjoy. The food is not your typical bar quality selections. Instead, you are offered carefully crafted delights from The Wobbly Olive, the speakeasy's restaurant front. The bar also offers uniquely themed menu items in addition to the restaurant's regular menu. We are now officially Allusion Speakeasy ADDICTS and can't wait for the upcoming Harry Potter themes! Will be visiting both Tejon and Powers since each one will be featuring different HP locations! Voting is open for May's theme so visit their social media pages to get in on the fun! read more

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Colorado Springs is basically drowning in speakeasies, so picking one can feel like a full-time job. But let me make it easy for you: Allusion is that girl. They switch up the theme every quarter -- yes, you heard me -- which means fresh vibes, themed drinks, and snacks to match. We rolled in for the Harry Potter theme (because obviously we're magical like that), and it did not disappoint. The drinks? Straight-up fire. The food? Ehh, a little mid -- but who cares, we're here for the experience and it delivered hard. 10/10 would recommend living your best themed-drink fantasy. read more

Adventured down to Colorado Springs yesterday to check out this gem of a speakeasy! Let me tell you, it was ogre-the-top fun. That's right they just switched the theme to Shrek. From floor to ceiling the place was decked out in murals of our favorite fairytale characters from the film. They have a large screen playing the original film (cue the nostalgia). The music was the soundtrack. The showstopper though was the menu of Cocktails from Far Far Away. Each drink was named after a classic Shrek reference: Puss N Boots (smooth and a little dangerous), Duloc Is... (definitely a perfect place), True Love's First Kiss (sweet and magical), and Compensating for Something (big flavor, no short jokes here). We each tried three--because like Donkey said, "we like parfaits"--and every one of them was delicious. The bartenders added even more layers to the fun, decked out in full Farquaad and Pinocchio attire. Honestly, it felt like we stepped right into a swampy fairytale rave--and we're not mad about it. We will be coming down again for the next theme in 60-90 days. read more

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Another awesome location for Allusions! The constant change of themes makes every time you go unique and fun! The drinks are fantastic and you always feel immersed in the world! The bartenders and servers are fantastic! And you can never go wrong with the Warm Goat Cheese Dip. read more

We've gone for 2 themes now and it's so fun and a unique experience. I'm excited for the next visit!

Absolutely terrible, waited 20 min for our reservation, waited 40 min for water cups and drinks, waited 1 hour plus for fries (still waiting) and no one checked in on us basically ever. Funny enough half of the place was empty, very surprised how it took over an hour to drop fries in a basket, didn't seem like a very large task. As someone who like to go out a lot it's the worst service I have received in over 3 years, top 3 worst experiences I have had in my entire life. The owners should be embarrassed and ashamed of themselves, this is not the bikini bottom I expected. read more

Allusion Speakeasy has an incredible vibe. The decor is stunning and very detailed--it's clear they put a lot of thought into creating an immersive experience. The Harry Potter theme during my visit was such a fun touch, and I love that they change themes often! The menu is creatively structured, with drinks categorized by "years" from 1st Year to 6th Year, representing the progression from lowest to highest alcohol content. The service was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and thorough in explaining the concept and drink options. The drink I ordered sounded amazing with flavors of passionfruit, orange, and lime, but unfortunately, the light and dark rum completely overpowered the fruity notes. It wasn't quite balanced, which was a bit disappointing. read more

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I love a good speakeasy. We originally expected to walk into a Harry Potter themed bar but instead stumbled upon Shrek as the theme had changed. The menu is very creative! They do a good job of having items to suit all visitors. read more

Found this place online while visiting Colorado springs. I had high expectations but unfortunately it didn't live up. The decorations are really cool and the drink presentation is unique and pleasing but menu is very limited and food is expensive for the price. 3 chicken wings for 15 dollars is a bit much. read more

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Such a fun place to go and hang out! Drinks are innovative and fun and all based on different themes. We went during Beetlejuice! Service is always top tier. We already have our next reservation set! read more

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The downtown requires a reservation in order for you get in. It must be a minimum of 1 hour prior. The staff at wobbly olive will not let you in without said reservation. Alluisons is supposedly a "speak easy" but every speak easy I have ever been to is not a reservation based visit. You cannot call and cancel your reservation at Allisons because they ar e a "speak easy" but they require a reservation. This system is super ironic. Shame and regret, a speak easy down the street from has walk in availability and has significantly better service and drinks and is set up like a normal speak easy. read more

Cool place but don't go to the garage sales, I showed up 45 minutes before the end and they said it was over, then when they asked what I wanted, I said the glass, and then I couldn't even buy it because I didn't have cash. Pretty disappointed for driving across town, finding parking, paying for parking, all for this fucking bullshit read more

This is a pop-u[ easy bar that is located in the back of a restaurant and opens when the restaurant closes. It is kind of weird how you walk in. You enter the front door of Kelly's, a restaurant, which is closed and dark, then walk to the back through a door, and then there you are. The bar;s theme rotates quarterly and the theme during my visit was Alice in Wonderland. They were changing to a Harry Potter theme the following week and previously had a Star Wars theme. There is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance, but I had trouble finding a spot and had to park a few blocks away. Reservations here are not just recommended, they are a must. This place is very small and cramped. You can reserve a table or bar seat. You will need to reserve a spot with your credit card and would be charged a no-show few if you do not make your reservation. I must admit, that had me a bit worried, because you do not know what could pop up. I was able to make a reservation for he same day, through their website, but it was for 10PM, which was pretty late for me. I made it any way because I really wanted to check this place out. You get a time limit of like an hour and a half to two hours there. So, it is not a good spot to just chill at. My server was friendly and helpful. He immediately brought water to my table and then gave me time to look over the menu. The bar's ambiance was very nice. It was dimly lit, some of the staff were in costume, the new Alice in Wonderland movie was playing on a projector screen. And the decorations were all based on the theme. The menu was a costume book with signature Alice in Wonderland Cocktails and some light food items. The cocktails were exotic, in some cases too exotic for my taste. I ordered a Don't Step on the Mome Raths, followed by a Singing Flowers. It took about five minutes for me to get the drinks.The drinks were ok, but not usually my taste. As I mentioned they had exotic ingredients that I was not use to and I am a sweet drink guy. The drink prices are competing with other similar bars, which is on the bit pricey end, but you not only get a drink, you get an experience. They also focus on the drink's presentation. You must take a picture of these concoctions. This is a cool little spot, with a neat concept. By its size alone, it is very exclusive. I would say that a 3.5 rating for this place would be more appropriate, but it is closer to a 4 than a 3 in my opinion, so that it what I went with. So, if you are going to go here, with more than 3 people you really need to plan ahead, or get lucky. It is definitely worth a peek. read more

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My friend accidentally made a reservation for the Downtown location, but we were fortunate enough to get squeezed into the Powers location at our reservation time. The staff were very accommodating and kind about that. The room was very small, but I loved the ambiance and decor. This month's theme was Alice in Wonderland. We sat at a communal table with another group of people who were already there. It was fun making new friends! We ordered 4 drinks, 2 shots, and a dessert between my friend and I. I don't remember the names of them so I'll just describe it by the glass...because let's be real, I ordered based on the cool shaped glasses it came in. Rose shaped wine glass - this drink had a layer of egg white on top and normally I'm not a fan of that, but this was definitely my favorite drink of the night. This is gonna sound weird, but it tasted like an alcoholic version of Yakult. Super yummy! Glass with a spout - this drink was very ginger beer forward, I'd recommend it if you like ginger as that was very much the dominating flavor. Carrot one with tequila - I think this is the only one that is made with carrot and has tequila in it. I wasn't a huge fan of it since I'm not a huge fan of tequila. We were told by the people sitting next to us that it tasted like carrot cake, but when we had it, it was nothing of that sort. I guess it just depends on which bartender makes your drink? Un-birthday shot - I remember the name of this one because this was for my birthday! It literally tastes like birthday cake without being overly sweet. Love this one as well! Blue glittery heart-shaped shot - Ok, let me just warn you, this "shot" is more like three shots. Neither of us could finish it in one shot. It's more of a sipper kind of shot. And it's glittery! Yes, very very glittery. Tasted like blue curacao and lemon to me. Lemon cheesecake - You can never go wrong with cheesecake! This lemon cheesecake came with a raspberry drizzle and white chocolate shreds-a wonderful combination! Overall, we had a lovely time at Allusions and our server who was taking care of everyone there did an amazing job attending to all of us. I will definitely be returning! Looking forward to the next theme! read more

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Immersive experience! They really do go all out with the decor, drinks and service. It's a fun environment to go with friends.

We went to the Harry Potter themed speakeasy. It was well done, down to the details. Ella was an excellent bartender and the food was fantastic too. We had an amazing experience overall. read more

This is a cool bar. It's hidden, and there's a time limit on your reservation. So you def don't want the white rabbit screaming, "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!" in your head. The decor and theme was Alice in Wonderland! It was super cool, and the drinks were amazing. I tried a few drinks on the menu until I found one that soothe my soul. Quite slow, which is understandable because it's small and packed. It's pricey, but you're there for the experience! The ramen from next door did not disappoint. It is one of the best ramen I had in a long time. They delivered with that theme because I was lost in my own wonderland until my time expired. There is another location on Powers, but I went to the one downtown. Check them out and go down the rabbit hole if you dare! read more

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Drinks were amazing! Really appreciate the time and effort they put into the atmosphere

Small, themed speakeasy with strong drinks - what more could you want? It happened to be Harry Potter themed when we went - my favorite! They had one of the movies playing in the background and loads of decorations. Themed drinks were tasty, strong, and served in specialty glasses that went along with the drink name. Would recommend to any fan! read more

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Food was very well presented and cooked to our liking. The service was amazing. The servers answered all of our questions and even gave us some suggestions to try. The atmosphere and ambiance were amazing. Will come back again. Look forward to the different themes. read more

Attention all over 21 Harry Potter fans! This experience was INCREDIBLE! We tried almost all of the drinks and every single one was unique and delicious! We had 3 of the 6 shots available and they were all very tasty as well. Our bartender was very funny and into the theme, as well as providing the best possible experience ever! You walk into the bar and enter the Harry Potter realm. The atmosphere this place provides is truly amazing. And they change the theme every 3 months! That is mind boggling to me. Looks like we will be making another trip to Colorado Springs in august to see it transform into Lord of the Rings! read more

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Super cute speakeasy! Must try for locals and tourists! Make a reservation online and stop in for your favorite theme (they switch it up every few months). We are HUGE harry potter fans so we had to stop in. The decor is so cute and the drinks are amazing! I ordered a Mischief Managed and it was absolutely delicious. Also the service was great! Great for a date night or a group night out (up to 6ish people). Bon Appetite! read more

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This place was so cute, will definitely be returning. The drinks were 15$ a piece which I think is a good value for what you got. Every drink tasted delicious, we tried four separate ones and the decorations were on par. Skip the food at this place though You MUST have reservations to get in. read more

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My wife and I went here during our honey moon from San Antonio. At the time it was Harry Potter themed! We loved the drinks and the creativity! We especially love the exclusivity of the place and will try to return this next time we visit Colorado Springs read more

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Allusion bar is my favorite place to go for a great cocktail! The staff is always soo kind and always keeping up with orders even when it's busy. I like to go about once a theme and I will say they go above and beyond to make it magical! Before you even step through the door the area around it is so adorably decorated. Once you do step in allusion is like another world!! They have delicious drinks that are unique and the best atmosphere. Can't recommend allusion enough!! read more

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We've been here several times and absolutely loved it. The themes are immersive and super fun. Tonight was pretty bad from the start. Our reservation was at 9 and they said they were working on clearing the people out and it would be 5 minutes - totally fine. After we received our first round of drinks, we were completely left alone and not checked on until 10:05. At 10:22, they told us we had to leave even though we had 8 minutes left on the reservation (and started 12 minutes late). We decided to stay until 10:30 since that was the official end to our reservation and they came back to the table at 10:27 and kicked us out. Customer service was severely lacking. Very disappointed. We will not be returning to this location. We highly recommend the Powers location instead. read more

Always an amazing experience. The most recent set up based on Stranger Things was a great time with some super unique drinks and shots on deck. Can't wait to come check out the next installment for Star Wars, we will certainly be back for more! read more

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Everything about this bar was special and nothing short of spectacular. The service was excellent. The bartenders were able to answer any question we had about drinks, and even the food from next door. An absolute delight of an experience that I won't forget soon read more

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Absolutely loved this place. The theming was top notch. The Drinks were delicious and were themed and presented nicely. The staff was also super friendly and helped me pick out the perfect drinks for me. Will def go back again. read more

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This is a small speakeasy inside The Wobbly Olive. When you first walk in to Allusion you're blown away. They really did an amazing job hitting the Harry Potter Theme on the mail! I loved the wide variety of interesting drinks and boy were they loaded! We had a blast and will definitely be back to check out more themes in the future. read more

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Went in for a drink. Was 2 open spots at the bar. 4 open tables. Told to come back in an hour because we didn't have reservations. Place was decorated neat but the whole reservations thing needs to be re-evaluated. It's a bar. read more

1000/10 My friends and I came when It was Harry Potter themed and as a full Harry Potter nerd I was blown away. It was such a cool experience from beginning to end - the drinks were absolutely delicious, but beware of the Butterbeer - it's so good it might make you leave your wallet The staff was absolutely incredible in helping me getting my wallet back the next day in time for my flight, even waking up the bartender who so safely hid it to make sure no one grabbed it. Couldn't recommend this place enough and will be coming again next time I'm in Colorado Springs! read more

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The experience was really cool, I know the staff was trying but I think they were struggling, they forgot our food menus, then forgot one of our food Items, then forgot that we ordered dessert, the vibe was so fun but I think it was a bit understaffed. The staff that was there was doing a great job I just think they were overwhelmed. So all in all an ok visit. For the prices we paid it should have been amazing, read more

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Three stars. I know, I'm sad to be doing it too because when I say I was excited about going here I mean it. I got lucky and spent a day refreshing their online reservation platform and shockingly got a table the next day for two. Listen. This place is small. Like 4 tables and a few seats at a bar small. So when they say you need reservations, you actually do. In addition they kick you out after a certain amount of time to make space for next patrons with reservations. So, three stars for the experience. We walked in through the secret door inside rooster ramen and were semi greeted by two busy and agitated bartenders clearly busting their butts. I have to say....owner...what a business concept but the execution could be SO MUCH BETTER! Hire yourself two bartenders, have them dressed in character and OWN THE VIBE! Then have one person greeting and clearing the tables. The bartenders were clearing overwhelmed and honestly just seemed irritated we were there. Maybe we got them in an off night? I don't know. I enjoyed taking photos and the experience. The drinks, some of them are just too much. They need some perfecting. My recommendation is go smaller drink menu and perfect the few you have. I may come back and show my husband, and I will recommend to others for the experience and just hope for them the bartenders are feeling in better moods that night! Otherwise, good luck snagging reservations and enjoy the neat and unique cocktail options! read more

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