We love this place. It has a great period vibe. Each of the cocktails are made with care and presented with an artistic expression. The staff really know their stuff! We will definitely return. read more

Went for the holiday pop up and it was our first time as well - it was such a good experience! Everyone who works there was so very friendly and the service was excellent! We never had to flag anyone down or wait for a thing. I love they had a reservation system as I felt it kept the place not crowded or too loud, and also made the service manageable and impeccable in my opinion. Would totally go back. read more

This is truly the best bar experience in town, no comparison. From the persistent and tasteful atmosphere, the gorgeous and confident drinks, exceptional staff, and excellent live music... there's nothing like this in Boise. Well worth a reservation and a visit. read more

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we were greeted by Sammy who from the very beginning,was gracious, attentive and very very darling she was right there to get our order and even showed us the wihiskey room which was wonderful, we are thinking...next time,. the decor was beautiful and our bartender made the coolest drinks .Looved this place go get your secret word to get in as ......it is a speakeasy. read more

This place is a fun, classy, and authentic speakeasy in downtown Boise. It's an event going here. Staff are awesome, there's a little stage for musical acts. Drinks are unique and hard to beat. There are a lot of negative reviews from people misunderstanding the dress code. Here's the deal: people go to a speakeasy for a unique experience. The dress code exists to maintain that experience for everyone. It's clearly posted on the website and social media. You can wear your flip-flops wherever you want to in this town. Don't rag on a local business for trying to do something new. read more

The atmosphere is to die for! The drinks are elegant and gorgeous. The service was great. Don't forget to get the password and come a little early ;) read more

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Booked this place given the Instagram pictures and reviews and was a bit disappointed. They do not have "live music" on Saturday nights when their booking platform states that they do starting at 8:30pm. That was the whole reason we went. Then they posted a Figgly Wiggly cocktail with bourbon and figs but then said they don't have figs so while listed in menu, drinks not available. It's cool spot, drinks are expensive and would be well worth it should they commit to live musicians on the weekends. read more

Amazing experience at Gatsby's! From the time you enter the library, to sipping a fun cocktail, you will be immersed in the Gatsby experience. read more

Super fun atmosphere, the drinks a were wonderful and the staff was amazing and friendly.

We had a wonderful time and will be back. Friendly staff, nice drinks and the atmosphere is perfect. Highly suggested for a fun time with friends. read more

This is not just a bar but an experience! We came here for a girls night and everyone loved it! A great atmosphere, kind and attentive staff, and unique drinks. The presentation of the drinks made it all the more fun! Highly recommend for any occasion! read more

Great atmosphere, innovative drinks, be patient with service as the drinks take time. Food was great, drinks were on the pricy side... Not sure if we would need to come back. read more

My wife and I visited for the first time last Friday night, Jan 27, 2023 to celebrate our birthdays. While we didn't feel as if we'd been transported back to the roaring 20's, we did enjoy the atmosphere and the many guests who had come dressed in 20's attire. We intend to do the same next time. I'd love to experience a bit more intrigue, authentic feel and attitude, and for the price of the drinks and edibles, a place like this warrants that. I think they're leaving a lot on the table as the saying goes with regards to setting the mood, the atmosphere and intrigue that could be involved. It was fun to watch the mixologists do their thing and chat them up a bit. They seem very busy and pre-occupied with their work. The concept will work for a while, but I fear won't last unless more fun, intrigue, and atmosphere both physical and from the staff are incorporated. Not an authentic speakeasy...yet. But, could be. Suggestions... 1. Know people by name when they arrive and REMEMBER them when they come back. Every time. 2. More theatrics...i.e. gangsters, flappers, bouncers, authentic music, costumes, decor, lighting and furnishings. This could be any bar, anywhere with a couple of waitresses dressed in semi-authentic 10's attire. Make it more REALISTIC. 3. Create an atmosphere of intrigue, mystery...perhaps a bit of "danger." Are we likely to be raided? What IF a staged "raid" on the place was conducted at random once a night and all the patrons had to flee to a secret room in the back to hide? Might folks make a few new, interesting acquaintances? Might it give the staff a chance to show off? Chat with customers? Get to know them? Might a couple of actors be hauled off in a Paddy Wagon right before our eyes for bootlegging? The possibilities are endless. 4. Friendlier, more engaged staff. Good service is EXPECTED anywhere I go...especially when the place is little pricey. ENGAGED staff who know us, engage us rather than treat us like an interruption in their workday, and remember who we are, what we like and how we like it...now THAT will get us in the door every week, and have us be your best marketing and advertising tools! If you've ever been to The Stagecoach Inn...that's how they operate. And the bartenders NEVER use a jigger...ever, to measure drinks. read more

My favorite "Speakeasy" thus far. I have now been to the Gatsby three times since their initial opening. I highly recommend Gatsby, especially when they have live music. The first time I came with a friend and without a reservation. We were seated to the right of the bar in a quiet area that was more lounge-like, this was my favorite area to sit thus far. Our waitress was fantastic, she was dressed in a 1920's style dress and clearly knew the menu. She was able to suggest cocktails based on our likes and dislikes. We did not feel rushed and ended up having six cocktails between the two of us. Every time I have been, we have met the owner who seems extremely passionate about his creation, showing us the boiler room whenever we have asked. Here is my ranking of the cocktails I have had thus far: James Cagney - this is FANTASTIC - comes in a glass hip flask Louis Armstrong- tasty, light, fruity - I was pleasantly surprised by this one Duke Ellington - very lemony and scotchy - very good Greta Garbo - the whisky blackberry combo was very nice Ginger Rogers - sparkling wine is a nice touch F. Scott Fitzgerald - I did not like the banana and Campari combo, if you like bananas, this is for you - JM read more

I'm absolutely disgusted with the treatment we received tonight standing outside in the FREEZING COLD no less. We had booked a reservation for 6, about 3 weeks ago and needed to add just one more person. The birthday girl was disappointed to hear they would be charging her 25 dollars PER PERSON for us "no showing" the reservation as we were standing outside the hideous graffitied entrance. They refused to work with us, or even attempt to accommodate ONE more tiny little 20 yr old girl. It was rude and frankly just terrible customer service. I will not be returning nor would I EVER recommend this establishment to anyone. 1 star is an over statement, I wish them the worst :) read more

My wife and I went here for the first time and had a wonderful time. The experience and decor are awesome and we loved how it feels like you are walking back in time! Our drinks were really delicious. I had an old fashioned and it was one of the best I have ever had. Our waitress was very attentive and was exceptionally helpful in helping us order our drinks. Lastly, we really like that this place has a dress code as it gives us an option in Boise if we want to dress up for a date. We will definitely be back! read more

Drinks tasted amazing, service was very friendly and the presentation of the drinks was very unique compared to other cocktail bars in town. Would recommend for anyone on a date night or out with friends! read more

We had an incredible time. Our adult kids were here for Christmas and thank goodness I made reservations over a month ago. Service was fantastic. The bartender made my daughter a mocktail that was delicious. It was decorated so festive. We even had a surprise visit from Santa bearing gifts. We definitely will be back. The owner is very hands-on and seems so gracious. read more

We loved the entire concept and the drink presentation was beyond impressive. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a last call reminder so we could have enjoyed one more drink before our reservation period ended. read more

Excellent atmosphere, great staff and service plus the cocktails and food were amazing! Definitely a must do event! The Christmas themed space was magical! Can't wait to go do it again! read more

Ambiance was cozy and the Christmas decor was fun. Staff was very friendly. We sat at the bar so got to watch them make a lot of drinks which was cool because every drink has its own type of glass; there were some interesting ones including a mini bathtub. We will definitely go again. read more

Excellent service, drinks, and vibe! My new favorite place! Definitely will be going back.

Saw this establishment in a spot on local CBS news and immediately thought it would be perfect for a visit with our sons coming to visit for a few days over Thanksgiving. Making reservations was easy from their website. It was to be a surprise so I wanted to be prepared on arriving and gaining access. A speakeasy is supposed to be secretive and have special access. Everything was described just right. The attire requirements (very straight forward) were very clear. If anything, overstated. I love that this establishment follows the rules they set up. Those that complain about arriving in expensive flip flops and not being allowed access is more than humorous. And, then to complain about it with a poor review. And, lie that there was no information anywhere about the requirements! More and more people think they should be able to do whatever they want. I love when they can't! We arrived and waited for the early people that had gathered to leave to keep the surprise going. Walked around pretending to check out all of the options downtown and then finally just got in the line. We were greeted perfectly and then entered shortly later. The concept was executed perfectly like it was a Disney attraction. The Christmas decor was excellent. Service level was excellent. Of course the best part was the drinks; from presentation to taste - perfection. The drink vessels were fantastic. The owner is a working owner. He was making drinks, taking care of guests, etc. Not sure about the Dolphins, but whatever (Go Raiders!). Very pleasant with his guests, runs a good establishment and is the place you want to spend your money. This visit was a huge hit for our family. We will return and I recommend Gatsby to everyone that likes a quality experience. I can't say enough about the owner that works the peak times, sets rules that are necessary for the experience and then professionally confronts stupid people. Keep up the great work. Another fully satisfied customer! read more

So cool! The atmosphere, the drink selection, the wait staff.... Be sure and read the website for the location, it's hidden

Great place. Our librarian was a doll. We wanted to steal her, but that's another story. The atmosphere was the coolest "Disneyland for adults" . All the drinks were perfect, the vessels for each one unique. The dress code keeps this place classy at least. Our new favorite. read more

The staff and environment at Gatsby 1920 is amazing! My fiancé and I had been looking for a place to do photos for our elopement and had struck out finding the vintage vibe I was looking for. At the last minute I came across this bar and knew it was the perfect place. I messaged them on Instagram and they were so accomodating! It was absolutely perfect. The staff is so friendly and helpful and the drinks are so fun! We will definitely be going back for date nights and when family and friends are in town. read more

Rad spot with excellent drinks and service. Atmosphere and music were perfect. Thank you and we will be back.

Amazing drinks with great staff. The charcuterie board was a fantastic touch too. Highly recommend. Y'all are the bees knees!

Super awesome place! fabulous drinks, wonderful service, great atmosphere. So fun!

The drinks were on the sweeter side, alittle too sweet for me. A cool place to hangout. However, after we had just finished our first round of drinks our waitress asked if we wanted another round and we said we would like to wait for a bit then get more drinks and her response was no rush but I'll just bring your tab. Im not saying I won't go back after that but gatsby probably won't be at the top of my list. read more

All. In. The. Details. Gatsby is a story for the senses the moment you see the door. The prohibition history, moody ambiance, hand crafted drinks, and vintage glassware all evoke a standout presentation. The staff was exceptional in their service and description of every cocktail and their on-era uniform was the final detail. Nothing was missed here! After travelling all the way from Nashville to experience this, we'll definitely be back! read more

The ambience and vibe are immaculate, Summer and Tanner are exquisite bartenders and the drinks were exceptional. Absolutely a must go if you are in Boise. Also, make sure the doorman does not pull the wrong lever. read more

Took my 89 year old grandmother here and she had so much fun! Super cool atmosphere and really great drinks! The vessels were super creative and unique. Our librarian was awesome, as was our waitress. Over all a great time. read more

Fabulous speakeasy in Boise! Incredible drinks you won't find anywhere else in town, and an excellent charcuterie board! Plus the ideal ambiance for a roaring 20s experience. read more

Well, my first visit with my buddies was great. Made reservations to take my wife for her birthday and our anniversary. When we arrived, we were not allowed in because my wife was wearing open toed flats, and apparently, this is prohibited because they are flat. If they were heals with open toes, that would have been fine. The dress code states, no flip flops!!! These were not flip flops. We explained that due to issues with her feet she is not able to wear heals. The host asked the manager and said she even called the owner who agreed that we should not be allowed in.. note...she was wearing a dress not jeans or shorts. Apparently, the owners dont understand the Idaho customer base and would rather turn business away.. in the end, we walked half a block away to several other nice bars and were welcomed in like old friends. Those will be our go-to establishments from now on. Zero recommendations for Gatsby. There are so many fabulous places in boise that respect and appreciate their customers, dont bother with this place. Time to reconsider your business model or plan on going out of business read more

What a great place! Went here with my wife for a late drink, and was blown away. The ambiance and vibe was spot on, and could tell drinks were all craft made. Definitely would recommend. read more

Went to Gatsby on a day off with some work friends. From the second we walked in the door we were fully immersed in the experience. Service was phenomenal, drinks were out of this WORLD cool and tasty. Will definitely be showing everyone I know what a cool spot this is. read more

We use yelp for reviews often. After making a reservation a month ago and calling ahead to confirm we were turned away at the door. At no time was it made clear that flip flops were not allowed. On a 95 degree day we were in dresses and classy flip flops. We showed the hostess the email with lack of highlighting the dress code she confirmed it was not in the email but didnt want to make this right for us. If dress code is going to be a hard line in the sand especially over shoes on a hot day then in my honest opinion this needs to be communicated better and at the forefront top of a reservation email and also verbally explained over the phone when a customer calls to confirm their own reservation. We found a great nearby place called Press & Pony which ended up being amazing so I would consider bringing your business there. read more

They have "unique" drinks. Seems more like looks over taste. Service was okay. Seems like they just copied a lot of other restaurants for their interior design, like the paintings that are actually doors, and bookshelves for doors. Seen it before; was hoping for something new and unique. Nonetheless, i will likely give it another shot. read more

Awesome place with great service and selection. The staff does a great job of creating a positive atmosphere and making wonderful drinks. My favorite speakeasy in town! read more