I was at Eleanor's the night referenced in a recent 1-star review, seated nearby and close enough to hear what was going on. I'm leaving this because what I saw doesn't line up with that review at all. The group that was eventually asked to leave came in clearly intoxicated and immediately made another table uncomfortable. When they were told the table wasn't interested in being social, the intoxicated group sat down at a table directly across from them and continued making loud, inappropriate comments. The other table appeared visibly distressed and were clearly trying to keep to themselves. Staff initially tried to calm things down and keep everyone there. When the behavior continued and escalated, they made the right call and asked the disruptive group to leave. You could feel the room relax once they were gone. Unfortunately, situations like this happen sometimes when alcohol is involved. From where I was sitting, the staff handled a tense situation professionally and fairly. I've been going to Eleanor's for over a decade and have always found the staff to be kind, attentive, and respectful. This review doesn't reflect what I personally witnessed that night. read more

We came here with a group of 12 to celebrate a 60th birthday, and overall the dinner experience was great. The food was excellent, the drinks were on point, and our waitress did an awesome job handling such a large party. She stayed on top of everything and made sure we were taken care of all night. After dinner, we decided to check out the speakeasy through the freezer door--Eleanor's--and unfortunately, that's where the experience took a turn. The atmosphere itself was nice--semi-dark with a cool concept--but it could definitely lean more into a darker, more immersive speakeasy vibe. The bigger issue, though, was the service. It was night and day compared to upstairs. The waitress came across as rude and unwelcoming from the start. A few of us sat down in a small corner area with an L-shaped bench and some extra chairs we had to pull over ourselves. Obviously, with 12 people, there was no way we were all fitting there, yet she insisted she wouldn't take any drink orders until everyone was seated. That made no sense, especially since there was standing room and even a bar-height table available. To make matters worse, there was zero acknowledgment of the birthday--not even a simple "happy birthday," which felt like a missed opportunity given the occasion. When we asked about Fireball shots, the response was a blunt "um, no," followed by "you can have water," as she started filling glasses. That pretty much summed up the vibe we got. Not sure if this is typical service down there or just an off night, but it was enough to make us decide we wouldn't come back to the speakeasy. Bottom line: If you're in the area, definitely check out Muss & Turner's for dinner--it's worth it. But I'd skip Eleanor's and save your time and money. read more

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A cute and funky little speakeasy tucked behind a 'freezer door' in Muss & Turners. The drinks are tiny, and a tad pricey, but super unique and tasty. The menu is limited, however everything I have had was tasty and the service is spot on and with a smile. Because it is small, it's never too loud for a conversation and the ambience kind of pulls you into chatting in comfy booths. Liz has been the bartender every time I have been there, which is a huge plus - not only is she there timely with her killer smile, she has great custom drink recommendations if you tell her what you like. Uber cool spot! read more

I asked and they listened... yay to tequila drinks!!! I really enjoyed the bartender there and trusted her recommendations. She created a perfectly balanced citrusy and somewhat sweet but not too sweet summer tequila drink. My date also very much enjoyed his whiskey drink. The prices are on the higher end but it's a nice speakeasy bar in Smyrna. Very classy ambiance. Excited to see what they'll have for the upcoming fall menu. Also the fries with the garlic mud were really good! read more

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Cool concept and great speakeasy-type atmosphere (save for the punk rock music being played through the speaker system). It was also almost uncomfortably cold in the place during lunchtime. I had the Gobbler sandwich and fries. The sandwich was satisfying and the hand cut fries were outstanding! The pickle was a disappointment as it was extremely mushy and inedible. Service was excellent courtesy of Tyler. Full bar and limited seating. Fell short of the 4 star on this first visit but I would definitely try them again. read more

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This is a very cool speak easy. The servers are always very helpful. The drinks are really good and they have craft cocktails. I highly suggest getting the pickles read more

Eleanor's - Lounges Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

"Well, it's no secret that the best thing about a secret is secretly telling someone your secret, thereby secretly adding another secret to their secret collection of secrets. Secretly." SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Box Episode Well, it's no secret that the best thing about a secret room is secretly telling someone about a secret room. Eleanor's is a fantastic secret that was shared with me, and so I share now with my fellow Yelpers. There is such a great spy vibe as you enter into Miss & Turners and casually walk up to "the freezer" door. Entering the bar you go immediately from an upscale deli to a sexy, dark speakeasy. There is a great bar on one side, and a few cozy tables inside if you can get one. A great place to surprise a date or if entertaining out of towners. Great cocktails and good service. Definitely worth a visit. read more

We walked in and politely asked if we could sit at a nearby table. A woman immediately began yelling at my friend, bringing up a very personal situation instead of responding appropriately. To avoid any issues, we moved to a table across the room. Despite that, the woman and her group continued talking about us. She then stood up, walked over to our table, and began cussing us out. An employee briefly asked us what happened -- the interaction lasted only a few seconds -- then spent about 10 minutes speaking with the other table. In the end, we were asked to leave, even though we had not caused the confrontation. The situation was handled very poorly, and the staff clearly took sides without hearing us out. Extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional experience. Do not recommend. read more

Cozy little spot with good cocktails. Just popped in for a quick drink and we enjoyed it.

Great burger, great house fries, and truly great (and patient/gracious service; took us a while to order, but her smile never left her face). It was my first time there, but I'll be back. read more

Small secret, private, totally hidden bar. Great service and beautiful modern bar hidden behind a restaurant. Great cocktails. The bartender also makes a great custome drinks. read more

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I so love this spot. It's definitely a hidden gem and I enjoyed the time spent here. We were guided through the freezer - I believe - to the dining area and the entrance is beautiful. This is a great spot for a date because it is quaint and cozy. The food and drinks were great and the waitress was very attentive. I will certainly visit again. read more

Well, what can I say about Eleanor's? if you're an Atlanta resident and have lived here for the last 5+ years, you probably know about them, but if you don't, you ought to. This is the kind of place you go as a young professional for happy hour or to entice a new date. It has all the cool contemporary vibes expected of a speakeasy, in that you have to open a freezer door to get to the main entrance inside muss and turners. Who doesn't like a little adventure when it comes to venturing out to a new bar scene, right? The regulars will probably just be sitting at the bar, but you can also get a high top or a regular table and sample some of their moules frites and many other tasty offerings. The first time I came here was through a foodie coworker, and she always knew the best places to go, so naturally, this one was a hit. But she didn't live in the area and so coming back was always a different experience for me whether it be with friends or a date. But the one consistent thing about it is that no matter when you come to Eleanor's, the drinks will always be daring and the dishes will always be delicious. If you like the whole casual luxury thing, this is the place to be. read more

I've frequented this well know "secret" speakeasy in the Cumberland area on and off over the years. The bad news is nothing has really changed, but the good news is, nothing has really changed. Nice ambiance, not terribly loud, at least not from tvs or music blaring. Attentive bartenders, good, albeit a bit pricey drinks are aplenty. Food options is quite robust as well and certainly helped by the M&T kitchen supporting. Great for a night out or dropping in for pre/post dinner drinks. read more

This place put me in the mindset of a speak easy. When you enter Muss & Turner, you have to ask for the bar & you will be whisked away to a freezer door. Once you enter, it's a whole other establishment. A fine establishment!! The food was good & so was the service. Ambiance was casual with a side of dark mystic!! I will definitely go back! read more

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Eleanor's... shhhhhh it's a secret! lol no this cute duck of spot is just what you need after a night of good food. Their well stocked bar and dim lighting is all you need to get your fix of in mama's basement. We were served promptly and the seating makes it easy to mingle or sit close you your boo. read more

What a fun little hidden secret! But it's not so hidden because when we arrived around 8:30 on a Saturday night, there was not a seat left. We went to stand along the wall and ordered our drinks at the bar. Soon enough, a couple seats at the bar opened, and we enjoyed a casual night at this delightful "speakeasy" cocktail bar. The drinks were excellent. We each tried two different drinks off the cocktail menu, and not a single one was disappointing. My favorite was the "If you give a Liz a lemon" - a spicy vodka cocktail. You can also order food from the attached restaurant (Muss and Turner's), so we got the fries with truffle dipping sauce, and they hit the spot. The kind hostesses of Muss and Turner's guided us to the entrance to Eleanor's in the back of the restaurant - you go through what looks like a freezer door. Definitely a fun twist on a speakeasy. We hope to return with friends! read more

It's a whole VIBE up in Eleanor's! I was instantly impressed! This secret (lol) bar is dark and Sexy! We sat at the bar for a couple of drinks and tried the smoked salmon dip-it was really yummy! The service was great, pretty cool bartenders. read more

What a surprise!! Went to the mobility store located a few stores down to get a scooter for my mom and saw a plethora of ppl coming I'm and out of Elenor's so we decided to check it out! Come to find out, within the deli there was a Speakeasy!! Lead me to it! I love secrets! Mom and I sat down for a little snack and a couple drinks. We ordered some fries (offered with various dipping sauce options) and brussel sprouts. They were plentiful portions. Our bartender, I think his name was Axel, was super pleasant, welcoming, and made us some great craft cocktails. I do not live close by but if ever back in the Smyrna area, I'd def check this place out again!! read more

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Love love love! Great atmosphere. This hidden gem aims to please! The drinks were delicious. The serve top of the line! And the food....I couldn't get enough. First of all did I mention that I was always afraid to try mussels. I got my feet wet at Eleanor's and wow! They were so good I had to place another order. This place gets two big thumbs up . read more

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Service - A+ Food - A- /B+ Ambience- C/C- Parking is a problem too. But very conveniently located. Their Brussels sprouts were outstanding. Trout for the main course was very bland. Good presentation though. read more

Liked/ Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked Shrimp and Grits : Awesome portion, especially for a starter, good depth of flavor on the lobster bisque. Grilled Beef Shoulder: deliciously flavorful! Beautiful plating. Yuzu Curd Sticky Buns OLD FASHION!!!!!!! {Delicious} Service!!! Our waiter/bartender was awesome he preset all our courses, engaged us, was great about reading when to interrupt and when not to. He made it a really cool evening. Short Rib Orrechiette Hand Cut Fries Disliked - Disliked - Disliked - Disliked - Disliked - (Suprise) Pre-Fixed Menu - we totally understand because it was Valentine's Day.. but we were excited about items on the regular menu as it was my first time.. and my date was craving something he'd had before. we called but they never said anything about it. Everything was delicious but that was almost a deal-breaker for us Sticky Bun was Great but we wished it had been just a bit softer. read more

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After walking through the freezer door and realizing there was a place to eat around the corner I was quite impressed. Seating is limited so it's the bar or wait for a table. The fried chicken breast sammie was cooked on a Big Green Egg and was crispy and juicy. The brisket had a sweet tangy sauce, and it is sliced versus pulled so you will get a large serving. The basket of fries is enough for four so come hungry. As others have said the bar provides a new view in to the other restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and if you've ever been to a southern juke joint this will bring back memories. Each sandwich comes with a house made pickle so enjoy. read more

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I absolutely love this place. The vibe is perfect and it's a true speakeasy. You walk in and tell the host you're going to Eleanor's and can walk straight to the freezer door. Once you walk in it's like stepping into another world. The quiet restaurant quickly turns into a bustling private bar. The staff are always great and very knowledgeable. They do a great job of recommending spirits and checking in on you throughout the night. The food is also amazing! They rotate their menu which is lovely. I love their brussel sprouts (winter) and they change the recipe each time it's reintroduced on the menu. I've also had their fries, mussels, greek salad, and burger. All were amazing. Absolutely no notes or complaints. I love them! read more

Don't get lost! Love this speakeasy for a late night drink and mingle with my lovely date. This can be a tight squeeze so don't come rushed or in a a bad mood. Good vibes only and amazing cocktails for the liking! read more

Ok so, I'm the interest of craving something different and exciting i stumbled upon Eleanor's. This place is unique, crafty, and too cute! It gives historical Prohibition era speak easy vibes mixed with gentle music great handcrafted cocktails as well as food and gentle music with a low lit and cozy ambiance. I went here for a drink and some food after work to check this off my "Must Experience" list. I can definitely recommend this place for a meet and greet or solitary pop out. You walk into Muss & Turner's and ask for Eleanor's at the host stand. You are directed toward a freezer door where you walk inside and are finding yourself walking from a family style restaurant into an elegant corridor with wine bottles on the walls which opens to a hidden area with a full bar and tables. The food was amazing... "The burger" is what they are known for so with this being my first visit I had to oblige. I sat with Chops (the bartender) at the bar and asked him to make me a handcrafted whiskey beverage. He asked for a few of my preferences and nailed it both times. I definitely will be back. This was a great find! read more

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I finally made it out to see what my wife has been keeping secret from me. She's been before with a bachelorette party. On a lunch break, I decided to grab a drink to kill some time. I wasn't sure the bar would be open when I walked in at 1230p. Thanks to the reviewers before me, I was able to walk in there like a boss and know where I'm going (after I confirmed the bar was open). Once I got in, I was impressed with the atmosphere. Sitting at the bar, you had a view (though limited) into the restaurant through the one-way mirror. The drinks were good - a little sweet for my taste. The Brown Thrasher had a big maple palate followed by the apple shrub. The Tong Po was good. The coconut cream made for a nice spin of its own. I think I'm going to make my own Thai teas with coconut milk/cream from now on. Again, this was a bit too far on the sweet spectrum for me. From my sampling, the drinks hide the liquor very well if you're into that. I think next time, I'll intentionally look for something that might not be so sweet. read more

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I found Eleanor's searching for something that was similar to Red Phone Booth without the cigar smoke. I may have hit the jackpot with this one! Eleanor's is tucked in the back of the freezer door of Muss and Turner's. No password needed! The litmus test for any speakeasy style place for me is how their Old Fashioned tastes. It was pretty good-however I didn't get to see how they made it so I'll have to be sure to sit at the bar next time to see that. I also tried the Brown Thrasher-tastes like a grown person's apple pie in a cup. I can't wait to return! read more

What a great little hidden hang! Super cool entrance- and fun to be "in the know". Nice stock of top shelf spirits. A fun little surprise to take out of town guest to! read more

Incredible speak easy with exceptional food and great drinks. The food and whole vibe was amazing.

A hidden gem (literally). Great food and cocktails. Wonderful staff. Highly recommend

I'm counting Eleanor's among those places that just do everything right. Have a look behind the freezer door. I was a guest at M&T for several visits before I learned of Eleanor's. It was like an early birthday present. You know that moment, when you just need a good hideaway, a dark & intimate spot, and maybe a good drink? A place where there's a mixologist behind the bar who really likes mixing delicious creations? A dining establishment that has a full menu during dining hours, and a selection of tasty snacks during the in-between times? Where commitment to customer service is a priority? Yes. Eleanor's. It gets busy on the weekends. When I say "busy" I also mean "noisy." Sometimes there's a wait for one of the few tables in this space. But the noise has never stopped me from having excellent conversations with my friends over an excellently mixed drink and some tasty food. The goodness of M&T certainly extends into Eleanor's. read more

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It's a speakeasy, you do need a reservation to know where to go to get to the secret bar. They do have food and a good variety of drinks. The drinks are $10+ with a generous pour. read more

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Speak Easy to me!!!! Yesss finally I've been able to say I've been to a speak easy!! I loved the atmosphere it was cute and small but I loved the ambience!! We enter through what looked like. Freeze to get there! A friend invited me to come along and I'm glad I agreed to go!! The food was good and so were the drinks. Great after work spot or just to unwind from the day! For dinner I had the shifty dream which is a pork sandwich but opted not to have bread so they put it on a bed of lettuce for me. I had to glasses Of Riesling wine. That was great as well. Will defiantly be coming back here! The servers were also amazing. read more

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I don't really want to encourage others to seek this place out. The fewer people who know about this the better for me. If you feel like you have to go, the service, food and atmosphere are ALL top shelf read more

Ambiance is nice, food is decent but it's a little tight with seating. Not great for large groups, but great cocktails.

This place is a neighborhood (not so) secret! Lots of folks in the area still don't know but quickly find out. What? You don't know? Well the food is freshly prepared and served with smiles and grace! The ambiance consists of subdued lighting and a quiet relaxing vibe. Whoever wants to go, I'm ready when you are!! read more

This little speakeasy is super cool. My daughter and I had a great meal here! It's seat yourself and an early or late lunch is recommended because it packs out! My daughter got the grilled chicken sandwich and she says it was by far the best grilled chicken she's ever had! I got the beet and goat cheese salad. Soooo good. We both shared a basket of fries and a side order of chicken Mac n Cheese. I can't tell you had yummy. Just go! Go now. I can't wait to go back! Enjoy! read more

Eleanor's is always great. A cute and quaint speakeasy located behind a freezer door inside of the Muss and Turners restaurant. Good food, great vibe and wonderful atmosphere and fantastic customer service. It's always a fun experience and learning about Eleanor makes the experience even better. read more

This was a fun little find. We snuck into the freezer just to see what we could find. It's a nice little speakeasy with little to no seating. We stood in the middle of the room and we're quickly helped by a waitress walking around. She was quick to get us a couple drinks, which we really enjoyed, but that's all we stuck around for. I feel the speakeasy feel would be better if they didn't serve full meals. That's just my opinion though. We'll try coming back sometime when they're not as busy. read more