I heard this place was good but we got the a bit less than an hour before their stated closing time and were turned away. I'm guessing if we were the "right kind of people" we would have been let in and we could hear people partying inside. Not cool. read more

A great speakeasy. Plan ahead and either make reservations or be patient and wait. I had an amazing gin and tonight read more

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great recipes and excellent service. Sometimes there is a wait but I think it's worth it and would easily wait in line for the recipes and experience they provide. I always look forward to an evening at 1122 and I highly suggest taking a spot in line or being first in line on a casual Monday or Tuesday evening. No shoes, no shirt, no service ya filthy animals. Also leave your phone in the provided bag. Disconnect with the heavy metals and connect with the spirits and locals. read more

Add this Speakeasy to your "must do" list when visiting Paso... You will not be disappointed!! We saw a sign near Pappy McGregor's which led to the back of the building where there was a small line. We didn't have reservations (we got lucky) & the doorman said it would be a 10 minute wait but we only waited 5 minutes! He took us through a secret door & placed our cell phones in a locked pouch, which we carried with us. It was actually nice to not be distracted with our phones. We sat in a beautiful booth & had amazing service!! We both ordered the Butter Pecan Old Fashioned with a smoked cinnamon stick... ohhh so good!!! Upon leaving they "unlocked" the pouch & gave us our phones. You will exit through a separate door through Pappy McGregor's. Such a cool experience with an awesome vibe!! read more

Let's start off by saying, we made a mistake coming on St. Patrick's Day. Instead of walking into a cool, chill speakeasy... we instead walked into a sea of tacky green decor that totally took away from the vibe and obnoxious music. I understand that they are owned by the same family as the Irish bar next door, but I confidently say that this wasn't a great choice. The bartenders were awesome. Super friendly and obviously very knowledgeable about the drinks. Even they seemed annoyed about the chaotic change in the usually cool environment. Drinks were pretty good. I didn't actually love my first drink and the bartender happily made me another that was perfect. Customer service in that aspect was great. read more

We always look for a good speakeasy. Found this in the magazine at the hotel and we HAD to check it out. It was definitely an "experience" and not "just a bar". The "rules" increased the mystery to this speakeasy and I definitely appreciated them. I didn't initially pick a cocktail on the Menu but the bartender (who was amazing) guided me through picking a cocktail I would love and he wasn't wrong. He also told us how to make it at home!!! Wonderful experience and will definitely go again when in Paso!! read more

A must-visit hidden speakeasy if you're visiting or live in the area. I definitely recommend getting there right when it opens to avoid waiting in a very long line or making reservations in advance. Bartenders are super friendly and make amazing drinks. I always love coming here with my husband and friends who are in town visiting. Been here four times already and intend to keep coming back! read more

This is not a party place. This is a place to come with a few friends, wife, GF, etc. and have a couple of craft drinks. Selection is excellent pricing is reasonable and the staff is very accommodating. Make no mistake, they are fussy and there are some silly rules: You can't mill about or socialize like you would in a regular bar. They require you sit in your designated area and chat amongst yourselves, at most, casually, engage those around you. Another silly rule is you only pay for the group you come with. So if friends join you later you're not allowed to add them to your tab. They limit your time to 90 minutes. They lock up ur cell phone rule. I understand but it's not a good rule. What they should not allow is flash photography or talking on your cell phone. People love to take pictures and they're in Paso Robles because they're on vacation. So pictures and texting should be allowed. read more

We had such a great time here. We loved the ambiance and the cocktails. Everything was perfect and we cant wait to return .

We had the best time here. The ambience is spot on. First of all they only allow groups of four to enter at a time. Once inside your tone must be kept at a minimum level (speakeasy). The drinks were perfect. I love a good old fashioned and will be the first to tell you if it's bad. These old fashioneds were some of the best I have had. We actually had them make us 2 - 750ml bottles of old fashioned to take back to camp with us. They do not allow pictures inside and your phones get locked in a bag that you keep with you during the visit. I would highly recommend this spot if you are in the area. read more

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Nice bar but don't patronize until they get rid of doorman Matt. Horrible person told us to leave if we didn't like it! Yuck!!

Interesting bar experience in the Paso Robles downtown area! The bar had a very nice vibe and pop/jazz music playing. Your cellphone gets locked in a pouch but you can easily step out if you want to check it. Great attention to drinks and the spicy last qaxacan was probably my favorite! The wait wasn't too bad, ~30 minutes but it was next to the dumpsters so it wasn't the most pleasant smelling! read more

This was actually so cool! Love the ambiance of the place. We were just stopping by and happened to stumble across this place in desperation for something to do! Great staff! Great drinks! read more

Enter one door and exit another! Definitely on the down low... nah nah on cell phones as they lock it up in a pouch you carry for those who can't be without! Padded white walls with mahogany dark stained wainscoting. VERY East Coast prohibition vibe w/ the quintessential music playing in the background. Parlor style with a few booths. Limited capacity. Incredibly unique drink menu. All employees perfectly dressed with the bottom down shirts tie, vest and occasional 50's hat. read more

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Very cool experience but expect to wait in line for at least 30 minutes. Drinks were delicious and ambience is great.

This is my first speakeasy I've ever been to and Eleven Twenty-Two has set the bar really high. During my visit here over the weekend, we came here on Friday night and Saturday at 5pm. This our 3rd time here and every time and every drink we've had has been fantastic. This time around, we were seated at the bar and it was fantastic being able to converse with Matt. Learned a lot about their drinks and local establishments to visit. He was also testing out a new banana daiquiri drink that was going to be part of their summer menu. He created his own banana syrup using bananas and sugar that he let ferment for about 2 days. Although the drink was still being refined, what he made for me was great. I think that between my wife and myself, we probably have gone through half of their menu from all 3 visits. Each time ordering at least 2 drinks each. What's also great is that they haven't changed their prices for a few years now. Every drink we've had was fantastic and haven't had a bad one yet and I don't think we ever will. Keep in mind that they do change out their seasonal drinks twice a year. The establishment seats about 24 people with about 8 at the bar. It's a very small establishment that's located in the back of Pappy McGregor's Gastropub. One big thing to note is that cell phones are not allowed inside. They give you a sleeve to put your phone in and it's locked for your 90 minute session. The server will come by 20 minutes before your time is up to remind you. Again, a fantastic place to get drinks and the prices are pretty reasonable also. read more

Amazing experience! Wait was 45 min for a table to open up but it was worth the wait! Drinks were made to perfection and ambiance was great, we were able to stay til closing time so had ample time to enjoy our cocktails. Highly recommend! read more

Was here last night and such a great novelty. The drinks are expected to be brilliant and they are. Love the theme and the whole process. Always a good experience. Here again today too with a new batch of friends. read more

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Great experience with "old skool" cocktails. One of our party got the dealers choice by describing the drink type and letting him concoct a "devine drink " as she described her first drink A bit noisy even without a full crowd read more

Had heard about this through some friends. Rang the door bell and the guy checked how many in our party, then let us in, locked up our cell phones and showed us to the table. You are given 90 minutes to enjoy the place. We walked up to the bar to order, requested something that wasn't on the menu (I had heard of a shot at another table with brown sugar bourbon that sounded good and asked if he could make that into an after dinner drink). The bartender wasn't thrilled that I had made that request. My brother-in-law and I then sat down and commented that it felt like they were doing us a favor by letting us drink there. We were kind of put off by it and said that we would have one drink then leave. Then we watched them make the drinks and they were incredible. As a former bartender, the time and effort they put into each drink was above and beyond, so we figured that our initial feeling may have just been their "Schtick" and how people may have been treated in the 1920's sneaking into a real speak easy. My wife and sister-in-law had the "Island of the Bed" drink that had a flavor infused ice cube in the drink that would change the flavor of the drink as it melted away. That was pretty cool. Anyway....90 minutes went really fast, but after getting over our bad first impression, we enjoyed the experience and would definitely return again. read more

I've been here a couple of times and always had a good experience, but this last time was above and beyond! We popped in around 6:30 on a Saturday while killing time down town before a dinner reservation. We rang the bell and they told us there was a short wait but it was not more than 3 minutes. Once seated we were perusing the menu (prices seem to have gone down since my first time here, between $11-$15), and we just couldn't make up our mind. Our bartender Tony came and asked if we knew what we wanted or if we needed some help. He ended up asking us what we enjoyed and surprising us with two drinks. They were INCREDIBLE! He hit the nail on the head! We had two rounds, both times we let him chose for us and we were so pleased! Much better than trying to navigate their expansive menu ourselves. I highly recommend coming in early before they are too busy and doing this! read more

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This is the place to have a next level cocktail! The drinks are sublime . I always have to stop here when I'm in Paso Robles. The bartenders know their way around the bar. read more

Located behind the alley of Pappy McGregor's. A true speakeasy experience. So happy we were able to get in. The wait is extremely long so reservations are a must. We arrived a few minutes before they opened at 6pm and waited for roughly 1 hour and 15 min for a party of two. The line is confusing because the worker only comes out every half hour to acknowledge the crowd and asks aloud if you have a reservation. There were multiple people who stood in the line even though they had a reservation and missed their time slot. If you have a reservation go directly up to the door and ring the doorbell to speak with someone or you risk losing your reservation. They strictly enforce the no phones policy by putting your phones in an individual locked bag that you keep with you upon checking in. Upon entering there's definitely a wow factor since it's so secretive and you don't know what the interior looks like. The space is very small with roughly 30 seats so I understand why the wait is so long. It was really cozy and it was like stepping back in time. The vibe was really enjoyable and the cocktails were fantastic. I ordered the espresso martini and it was the best I ever had. If you're stopping by Paso Robles I definitely recommend checking this spot out - it's totally worth it. read more

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What a hidden gem! We had no idea we were walking up to a speakeasy when we looked up cocktail bars on Yelp. We came to a large door with a doorbell and a line of people. Coming from San Francisco, however, five-or-six people in line is not daunting. We patiently waited for 15-20 minutes for the patrons to cycle through. Although the space isn't too small, they make sure the vibe is homey and comfortable, not packed and annoying. The hostess was very professional and made sure to keep everyone in line (including two "models" who were upset they couldn't go in right away). Inside, the ambiance is straight out the 1920s with very unique features from the monkey lamps to the large bar. The cocktails were THE BEST. Intricate concoctions that take a few minutes to make. The bartenders were knowledgeable and obviously passionate about their craft. I don't want to ruin the menu since they don't post it online, but get anything that has an egg white in it. An absolute must when you're visiting Paso Robles! read more

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Came to Paso for the weekend and was told about this bar. Waited in line for 15 minutes and right when the bouncer was about to check our IDs he said "sorry can't let you in because you looked drunk". We had just one wine tasting before and then came to this bar. I have never been denied from any bar in my life. This was incredibly disrespectful, considering the fact that I was not drunk at all. The fact that I am in Paso Robles, a tiny little town, and they are that strict is appalling considering they're denying sober people. They made me feel incredibly disrespected. I will never be back to this bar and I will never ever recommend this place to anybody in my life. It was an absolutely horrific experience. I've never had an experience like this in my life. read more

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We came here on a Saturday evening. The speakeasy concept was very alluring, so we decided to wait and endure the confusing line and wait times to experience it. It's a very small venue, so the wait time was around 45 minutes for our group of two. Once we got in, it was a really cute bar with 30's style accents and decor. We got two drinks and loved both of them, and the people around us seemed to love their drinks as well. They have a no phones policy which helped the intimate feeling of the location. Overall, we loved the experience and drinks. It was well worth the wait! read more

This was a surprise find during a one night stay in Paso Robles. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Wish I had pics of our amazing drinks, but they lock up your cellphone upon entry. Our host Layton played the part well. It was a very dramatic entry through the bookcase. Decor was on point. So were the drinks. I would think they would enjoy the social media check ins, but maybe they are just after word of mouth traffic. Google directions send you to a restaurant on the opposite street. Wish I could post a pic! read more

Not a welcoming place. Went with friends on a cold night. Several other groups in line outside waiting to get in gave up and left. When we finally reached the entrance we were accused of cutting ahead of others and the group behind us were let in ahead of us causing multiple staff members to come outside to verify with others in line that we were indeed next. They have a time limit on how long you can stay and we were asked to leave before others around us who were there before us were asked to go. The drinks were very interesting and the decor is cool and quirky, but it felt like it really wasn't worth to hassle we put up with to get in. read more

First time coming to this place. There was 6 of us and they brought 3 people in at a time. The place is small. We lucked out on parking and there was no one ahead of us in the line. The guidelines no pictures to be taken and to keep noise down. Cell phones are put on lockdown and they release it before you leave. We tried their brown bourbon, orange Julius and the bourbon lemonade tea and gin tonic. All the drinks were tasty. Will come visit this place next time we're here in Paso Robles. read more

Loved it! The decor, the drinks, the staff, everything! Will definitely be back and will definitely recommend to all my friends!

We got two drinks each. First from off the menu, next just from the flavors I was in the mood for. Both drinks were lovely!! Full of flavor and very interesting. The only thing I didn't love about this place is the music was pretty loud and didn't feel very Speakeasy-ish compared to similar bars I've been to. All in all, definitely love this place and will pop back in during my next trip to Paso. read more

Not only were the drinks amazing, but so was the atmosphere. My sister in law and I's first time experiencing a Speakeasy like this. It was fun knowing all was so hush hush in entering, to the door knock, and the way the hosts dressed. Only complaint due to a selfish reason, we could not use our cell phones so there was no taking pictures and rubbing it in our family and friends faces we were at an amazing place. Will definitely go back! read more

Definitely a ZERO STAR establishment. Paso Robles is a quaint destination town that I elected to plan a evening with my wife for our anniversary. One of the deciding factors to pick Paso was Eleven Twenty-Two as we both have an affinity for speakeasies. Being able to purchase the Back Door Pass to ensure we would get in was the deciding factor. Knowing it was a one night trip, the guarantee of getting in was essential so I didn't hesitate to pay the high price ($50 per person plus fees). I booked a week in advance received my passes via email and was all set. On the night of, we opted to eat at Pappys before hand. We arrived at about 7:45pm. I decided to take a walk around and check the place out. I spoke to the host at the front door and explained that I had back door passes for the 10pm-12am time slot. She informed me find her or the other host at 10pm and we would be walked back to Eleven Twenty-Two, that was how the back door pass was handled. I asked if I needed to do anything else. She assured me I was good and just to approach the host at 10pm. About 15 minutes later I went to the restroom and decided to walk back to take a look at the speakeasy entrance out of curiosity. I was greated by Steve and I told him I had a back door pass for 10-12 and that the hostess had already explained to me the protocol. Steve says hold on and dashes off, comes back and tells me that my reservation was cancelled. I pull my email up yo find my tickets to show him. When I search for my back door pass I had a new email in my junk folder that was sent through the app telling me that at the last minute they book the whole speakeasy out for that time slot. And offered me the option to come at the 5pm-7pm slot. THE EMAIL WAS SENT TO MY JUNK FOLDER WITH THE TIME OF 5:30pm!!!!!!!!! How could you possibly cancel a reservation only hours before and offer someone to come at a time slot that was already passed?????? I remained calm and presumed this had to be a mistake. Steve left and came back on two occasions both times leaving me standing waiting for 5-10min. The only solution he offered was to email the owner. I asked if he would respond that night as my reservation was in a few hours. He said "I don't know". I asked if I could speak to the highest up present as I was told the GM was present and that we would at least like to gain entry at that time (now 8:30pm) but still could enjoy until 10pm. I also asked since it was just me and my wife if we could just keep our time slot as we wouldn't be any bother to the other group nor would we mind if they were a larger group and loud. He said "let me check". I stood waiting for over 15min until my wife walked back and I explained to her. Obviously we were both pretty upset and confused. We returned to our table at Pappys and our waitress inquired what the situation was. We explained and she was baffled and told us she would check and see. She came back and it seemed as if she was reprimanded for inquiring (that's my assumption) but she had no explanation and it was just so awkward all together. Our waitress Chloe really was kind, attentive and the only reason we stayed at Pappys. That and it's 9pm and what else are you going to do. We drove 5 hours to spend one night in Paso and the whole night was nothing that I planned. I obviously emailed the owner asking for him to please allow me and my wife access prior to, or at our regular reservation time, adamantly expressing we were in town for ONE NIGHT. The next morning I received to separate emails from the owner. One stated that venue had been booked out and he forgot to block out those dates and it was his mistake. The other said they had a last minute sell out. They were sent only minutes apart and clearly he didn't intend to send one or the other. Not only that, but the owner offered passes for the following night when my email expressed numerous times, in ALL CAPS that we were only in town for one night. I exchanged a few emails back and forth and the fact that our reservation was canceled only hours prior, nor the fact that we were there for one night were never addressed. I think the best way to sum it up.....as I stood waiting for 15 minutes on the back patio for Steve, a seemingly regular customer of Pappys who witnessed me just getting stiff armed in every direction and then left to stand there like a fool, turns and says to me "they are snobby back there". P.S. while sitting at Pappys eating dinner. FYI we were literally no more than 100ft from Eleven Twenty-Two, we asked if we could at least order a couple cocktails from the speakeasy menu. NO. All around disappointment. Thankfully Paso Robles was full of bars and restaurants, where we were treated with exemplary service at each and every other one. read more

A hidden gem, behind the square. It's quite hidden, so unless you know where you're going, can be difficult to find. "Look for the two lit lanterns", we were told "and push their door bell". Out popped a pair of eyes asking if we needed assistance. "Table for four at your speakeasy", we said with confidence. We were told that they were full, but after a 20 minute wait, we were able to get in at the bar. Our group of four all tried a different drink, and were pleased with each drink. I had ordered the passion fruit infused tequila cocktail, which was sugared with just the right amount of sweetness and tang. Our bartender was amazing, took the time to explain our questions. A bit more on the pricier end though, our cocktails were 14$ or 15$ each. read more

Such a Cool spot to check out! Some call it a speakeasy but it's not so hidden and everyone knows about it. Lol. But definitely worth checking out. From the door attendant to the bartenders, they are super cool, very friendly and helpful with picking out something to drink. It's a small place with limited seating with small tables and some barstools at the bar. They have plenty spirits to choose from, ranging from reasonable prices to super high $$$ hard to find liquors. They have a great selection and kinda known as a Whiskey bar. The chances that you will find something that you always wanted to try or something that you never seen before. It's a must try!! read more

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We enjoyed a couple drinks after dinner here! Took us back in time with the no cel phones and the dark vintage atmosphere! The bartenders were great at recommending drinks and they were fun talking to ! next time i want to come before dinner so i can enjoy the drink they were pretty filling! read more

Was passing through Paso Robles and found Eleven Twenty-Two through Yelp. I'd highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for a glass of whiskey or a masterfully crafted cocktail in a hip, speakeasy-themed environment. The whiskey selection is much more extensive than I would have expected from a relatively small bar, including many hard-to-find bottles beyond just BTAC. A few notes: 1. The entrance may not be obvious (I entered via an Irish pub and was escorted to the speakeasy) 2. No cellphone usage is allowed so the phones will be put into a sack before entry (you still retain possession of your phone; you just can't open the sack til you're outside the bar) 3. There's a separate whiskey menu upon request Thanks to Tyler and the staff at Eleven Twenty-Two for making this one of the most rewarding pitstops I could hope for! read more

This is one of our favorite bars in Paso- we have been here twice since it was re themed as a Tiki Bar! The menu has a lot of classic tiki options as well as some local ones. The bar is nicely themed and definitely had the tiki vibe down! The drinks are really well done. The service and stuff is also outstanding. We were fortunate enough to sit at the bar with Matt and had a great evening watching him craft drinks. Over our 2 trips we have tried pretty much every drink on the menu- and not a single one disappointed. Take advantage of this hidden gem before it goes back to it's normal layout! read more

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This was an interesting speakeasy. We came here on a Wednesday night. There was a wait even though it was not full. The bar inside is super small to our surprise. The drinks were pricey. I don't mind if it was worth the experience. But that was basically it. The drinks were ok and nothing special that I can't get at the bar right next door. Finding the place was kind of hard, but that is because it is a speakeasy. read more

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This is one of the three best cocktail programs on the central coast- wide variety of spirits, educated bar staff, exceptional cocktail recipes. Not to mention the beautiful ambiance. They're *extremely* strict about any perceived raucous/rambunctious behavior; don't take it personally, just be prepared for it when attempting to enter. You can loosen up a little when you get inside. Order the key lime fizz. read more

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