I really enjoyed my time at the Dockum. Our drinks came out quickly and our food was excellent. In…read moreadditions, our server Haleigh provided some great drink recommendations. I also really enjoyed the ambiance as the low lighting was quite relaxing. Overall I would highly recommend visiting the Dockum!

Had a wonderful time at my first Wichita speakeasy!…read more I'm in town visiting family, and they decided to introduce me to Dockum. And what an introduction it was. First off, this is a beautifully crafted location. Tucked away inside a rather unassuming downtown hotel, you would never imagine what's waiting for you downstairs. After crossing the lobby, we were directed to the lower level, where we had to give a secret knock to gain entry. And just like that, we were transported back in time. The atmosphere is magnificent. The intimate downstairs setting, the decor, and the overall mood give the place a personality all its own. It feels like stepping into another era, with all the charm and mystery you would expect from a speakeasy. But what makes Dockum particularly interesting is the history behind its name. In 1958, a courageous group of African American students staged a peaceful sit-in at the Dockum Drug Store lunch counter, located upstairs from where the speakeasy now sits. For nearly four weeks, these young people challenged segregation, ultimately helping bring an end to discriminatory service practices at the Dockum chain in Kansas. Think about that for a moment. Here I was, enjoying a beautifully designed speakeasy, only to discover that the building above me had been part of something far more significant than a night out. That history adds another dimension to the experience, and I appreciate that the establishment makes an effort to acknowledge it. Now, back to the drinks! Wonderfully crafted, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. I ordered The Last Word, and what made it even more memorable was the little show they put on while preparing it right at our table. I love when a cocktail becomes part of the experience rather than simply something placed in front of you by their beautiful waitstaff. The food? Good, but not great. It certainly wasn't the highlight of the evening, but it didn't take away from what made the visit special. And that's really the thing about Dockum. You're not just going downstairs to grab a drink. You're stepping into an atmosphere filled with character, enjoying a little theater, and visiting a place connected to an important chapter of Wichita's history. If you're in downtown Wichita and looking for beautifully crafted cocktails, a little mystery, and a location with a story worth knowing, Dockum is absolutely worth visiting. As for me, I already know I'll be back. After all, now that I know the secret knock, it would be a shame not to use it again.

Came here while our friends were in town visiting us. The bartender was friendly. The outside fire…read morepit is broken so I guess it really isn't a fireside lounge right now. There isn't even a fireplace inside. But there's hope because the bartender was telling us a further remodel is in the works. Drinks are also pretty overpriced.

Awesome cocktails and beer. A great place to relax if you're here on business. Staff is extremely…read morepleasant and great at the small talk or the queues when you don't want to chat.

This was a random pit stop between plans and it was so unexpected! I thought they just served…read moredrinks but you can also make a terrarium or paint a pot. I got An Offer From a Gentleman drink... it was enjoyable and so cute that it came with a bouquet of flowers! We ended up making a terrarium even though we had no clue how to. The staff was SO helpful and friendly! The one pictured ended up costing $60 and took about an hour. Definitely a fun random thing to do. Overall I was very pleasantly surprised and impressed. I'm not sure I'll be making another terrarium (just not my thing) but I would go back for the drinks! They have matcha too I'm interested in trying.

We had work weekend getaway. They welcomed us to bring our pup along who loved laying on their cool…read morefloor. Fun drinks and people watching.

We were down the street at another bar and we have always wanted to check this place out…read more Positives: Live music, cool venue inside, tons of seating options, inside and outside options, decent drinks with good prices. Less positive: Door cover charge (this could have been because of the live band? Not sure if there's always a cover) $10 each, not terrible. They have drinks online that look great, but none of the bartenders knew how to make them and they seemed confused when we showed them the online menu we were ordering from. There are no menus anywhere but online. We did find food menus but no drink menus so that's why we pulled the online one. For a cocktail lounge, I assume they have mixed drinks they create beyond your traditional cocktails. So it was a bummer no one knew the menu. So we just ordered traditional cocktails. Our bartender was great all night and our drinks tasted good and the bill was low. The live band was great and there was a dance floor for some two step. Everyone seemed to be having fun and we really enjoyed our time here. We are going to come back when there isn't a live band to see how it is and if there is no cover, so I'll update my review then. Overall 8/10 experience. I think if they just had mixed drinks for cocktail lounge it would be 10/10

Service was not great, we waited 35 minutes for our meal. Food was ok not surprised to hear that…read morethey closed shortly after we went in.

Great place for a craft cocktail. Two of us drank old fashioneds while the other two had…read moreManhattans. Service was great with just enough attention from the staff. The front door was propped open, so there was some road noise from passing traffic. Otherwise, all was great.

I saw an article that listed this Cocktail Bar as new to Wichita. My husband and I really enjoy…read moremixed drinks for our date nights so we knew we had to come check it out. From their facebook and the article I got the vibe it was a Cocktail Lounge/Bar with live music etc. We came on a Friday night, there was a good amount of people in the bar. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits enjoying their drinks. We sat at the bar and the bartender Julian helped us. He was very friendly and approachable. I order the Suga Suga How You Get So Fly (it is an espresso martini with a cinnamon rim and a brown sugar syrup) my husband got the Mr. M Berry. Unfortunately I did not like my drink, I drank my husband's drink. His drink was good. Mine tasted very syrupy and artificial in flavor. We decided to stay for one more drink to leave on a good note. I ordered a Tequila Old Fashion (not on the menu) and my husband got Moxie's 4x4. These were a lot better than our first drink. For my old fashion it was very thick and syrupy, but I let the ice melt for a while and it was a better texture. I plan on coming back with some girlfriends and maybe trying some new drinks. As well I think I would like when they have live music more. They were playing really loud club music. Rap and R&B. Don't get me wrong I like that music. But not at a Cocktail Lounge Bar. I was hoping for something a little more relaxing and sensual. Dimmer lights and music to match that vibe. I know it's new so maybe they are still trying to adjust the overall aesthetic. Overall it was a 4/5 maybe a 3.5/5. I will give a more updated review my second time around with the live music and other drinks. Bartender and service: 5/5 Prices are reasonable. Bar is clean and well kept. Menu: 1/5. They are hard to read and flip pages.

We enjoyed out trip here 2 years ago so much that my husband wanted to come here again to see if it…read morewas as good as he remembered. Spoiler alert, it was! I got the same beer as last time (Buffalo Sweat) and I honestly believe that this is my most favorite beer ever. And the green beans were still voted my husbands favorite food this trip. We brought more people with us this time and everyone really enjoyed it. Along with the fried green beans, we added the fried mushrooms and hummus. Both were very good. My brother got the french dip and I got the Uncle Tony. We split the sandwiches and both had a side salad. Again, I wasn't super impressed with the sandwiches (at least not to the extent of the green beans) but it was still tasty. We come to Wichita every other year. It looks like this is going to become a tradition to include a meal at the Monarch. Highly recommend!

Food - always delicious Ambiance - patio is fantastic…read more Service - haven't been disappointed yet

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and great service! My husband and I travel a lot and we were…read moreimpressed with how charming and authentic this restaurant was!

Great atmosphere, great drinks. So glad we came out to see what Flight 1868 was about.read more

We hosted our son's wedding rehearsal here. There were 20+ of us. The food was bountiful and…read moredelicious! The wedding punch was yummy. The service was outstanding. It was a beautiful evening so we were able expand out to the patio. Definitely plenty of seating. Our granddaughters were present as well and they enjoyed the games and bubbles. Highly recommend this place for a gathering.

Such a cute little gem! A friend took me here a few months ago for some after dinner drinks for my…read morebirthday. I didn't even know this place existed. Wichita has a champagne bar?! The service was great, too, but there's not that much seating. It's a really cute spot-- especially for a girls night. It shares a space with The Work Room store so it was fun walking around and seeing all the neat stuff they sell.

Outstanding food and service Beautiful ambiance…read more This place is a gem for West Wichita Try the sea bass The crab cakes are excellent Incredible selection on wine and spirits The onion soup is a don't miss

Trinity is an amazing server. Good recommendations…read more Food was great. Wine was good. Over all a great experience

The burgers are really good, esp if you're an onion lover. & they do give a LOT of fries....so I…read morepromise you, you don't need your own lol save yourself a few bucks and share with someone. My only complaint is that the staff comes off kind of cold. Drive thru feels rushed. Felt pressured to just order something even though I really needed a min to read the menu. Probably would've spent more money if I didn't feel pressured to order quickly. But hey it is what it is not my problem

Excellent burger joint in Wichita!! The restaurant is always clean and the service is top notch…read more The food is reasonably priced and always delicious!!