I'm shocked I've never reviewed this spot before. I've stopped in many times through the years for…read morea drink with either friends or my husband. Idk if I've ever eaten here, so my review is purely for drinks only. The drinks are never weak, the service is always fast, and the ambiance gives dive bar. You can tell there are regulars who absolutely adore this place and I really can appreciate that. The staff is always welcoming and somehow we have always had either a waitress or a bartender make us laugh while here.

We walked into karaoke and a lively neighborhood bar where everyone is welcome. Irish (our…read morebartender) was so friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing- my fiancé and I had the reuben, pretzels with pot of gold, poutine, and reuben poppers, not to mention the entire staff is super knowledgeable and made me feel at ease with my food allergies. Samson (our chef) truly perfected his craft, please do yourself a favor and try the corned beef, he literally makes it from scratch. Portion sizes were perfect, we actually had all that over two days because we had to go back for more! 1000% recommend!

Odd place... The Fifty-Niner is one of like 4 businesses in one location. There's the game store,…read moreice cream shop, The Fifty-Niner and a theater (https://springsensembletheatre.org/). The 59er is a "speakeasy" for gamers. Not sure why it's considered a speakeasy though because you can just walk from the game shop or ice cream shop into it. Nothing sneaky about it. Not sure how they make money as it seemed that people camp out here for hours playing D&D and Magic. [Also strange that I saw people bring in their own beer - seems like that could jeopardize their license] The food was ok. Nothing to write home about. I did have their grilled cheese sandwich. I don't recall all that it had on it other than a jam and a brie. It was tasty but the ingredients seemed really really stingy. The sandwich would have been better with a better melting cheese. The employees we've met (once for ice cream and once for The 59er), have been nice but also STRESSED. They don't have enough help. They're running around trying to manage all the different aspects of the space. There will often be a lengthy wait on ice cream because they're serving food in the back, helping in the game shop. I bet they'd have less shoplifting and more visitors if they had more staff to give a better experience.

The Fifty-Niner is an awesome little speakeasy hidden away behind the Dice Guys game store…read more Fantastic atmosphere with ample seating and tons of games to enjoy while you eat and drink. Their motif is more of the Harry Potter theme and nicely decorated. Limited menu for food however just super exotic drinks. Adam, the owner was very personable, took the time to get to know us. Made us these memorizing drinks. We enjoyed the hand made personal pizzas (with Vegan options) Kept very true to how speakeasies should be run. The drinks are available in non-alcohol versions also. We had an enjoyable evening with food and drinks. Will definitely visit again when we return to Colorado Springs The Fifty-Niner is an awesome little speakeasy hidden away behind the Dice Guys game store. Fantastic atmosphere with ample seating and tons of games to enjoy while you eat and drink. Their motif is more of the Harry Potter theme and nicely decorated. Limited menu for food however just super exotic drinks. Adam, the owner was very personable, took the time to get to know us. Made us these memorizing drinks. We enjoyed the hand made personal pizzas (with Vegan options) Kept very true to how speakeasies should be run. The drinks are available in non-alcohol versions also. We had an enjoyable evening with food and drinks. Will definitely visit again when we return to Colorado Springs

Great craft cocktail bar and lounge. Dark snd intimate vibes and lovely bar tenders willing to help…read moremake reccomendations.

Dark moody bar in the best way. Waitress was super nice and attentive…read more Check online for current food and drink menu as everything I saw from review posts was out of date. Lots of cocktail options and about 6 food options.

So good, I almost don't want more people to know about it!…read more Seeing the wonderful ratings, we decided to stop here during happy hour. It is a very cute and homey lounge/restaurant/bar. Staff was extremely polite and friendly and made us feel very welcome. We chose to order a couple of small plates to share and a drink to share as well. On the advice of our server as well as what we read of other reviews, we just order the sweet potato bites and Elote flatbread. I also ordered the kinky habanero as a drink for my husband and I to share. First off, the drink was absolutely amazing! Served in a martini glass, it was spicy and rich. My husband loved it, despite the inclusion of espresso. And the food was fantastic as well! The sweet potato bites were perfectly seasoned and crispy outside while tender and savory inside. The flatbread was thin and crispy - loaded with Fire Roasted Corn, Cotija Cheese, Crema, and Cilantro. And there was a LOT of it. Because the Kinky Habanero was so good, I decided to try the Classic margarita, semi-spicy. It was delicious but also very very strong. I could barely walk across the street to watch our play lol

Proud to be There for a pre-open party! Totally new vibe in an iconic location. A tequila and…read moremezcal bar for the west side! Drinks were tailored and tasty, empanadas were delicious, and staff was super friendly and attentive. Small place full of nooks ideal for your small friends group and a short bar for a few singles.

Food? 5/5. Tastes great, hot temp, reasonable pricing. Drinks are great! Menu changes often so you…read morerarely get the same thing twice. Great if you want some variability in your life. Great for exploring your own tastebuds! Service? 4/5. It can vary, sometimes you wait a bit for drinks, but not too long. Most of the time, you get your stuff fast, staff is friendly and the bartender seems to enjoy talking about the concoctions. Ambiance? 5/5. Intimate, dark, good spot for a first date. Chill background music.

The archives is super cute! I love how it is moody and elevated. Great for an intimate drink date…read moreor hanging out with your friends. And the happy hour deal is fantastic! Also a great way to try a bunch of cocktails. $5! What a steal! Our server was really nice and the drinks came out pretty quick along with our food. My only complaint is that the truffle fries were cold and limpy. They were great.... Also the truffle flavor was nonexistent. And my chicken tasted kinda fishy and the batter came off. So obviously they weren't battered correctly. But if you don't count the food, this place is pretty good!

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. Service a 10…read more Drinks a 10 Location a 10 The vibe of the place is so chill but fun at the same time Favorite drink is their smoke show Will becoming back here for sure

Place is really cool great vibe nice people watching outside. Drinks were great. We didn't eat but…read morenoticed they sell s'mores packs so cool. Place wasn't packed but our waitress didn't come by often a little slow.

Now unfortunately I don't have a ton to say. My friend and I stopped in to grab a glass of wine…read morebefore a play. We got there right when they opened so we had the place to ourselves. It was pretty magical since it was absolutely adorable in there. There were two staff members who were so cool. One (of course I don't remember the name because I'm the WORST with names) was so friendly and talked to us for a while. They made some recommendations, chatted for a little, and really made out short time there really lovely. 100% will be back for dessert and a glass of wine.

It pains me to write this review, as the Upstairs Wine Bar has been our regular spot for years -…read moreafter we stumbled upon it like some best-kept secret. Discovering new wines, great breads and charcuterie - with an atmosphere that gave the impression of Italian getaway, the Upstairs Wine Bar was, in a word, "special." Sitting by the warm fire, with classical music or Spanish Guitar filling the air, it was easy to see the owner's vision and it was well-executed. But that was before. This is now (our last three visits over the past 2 months): Loud club music banging. The hearth has gone cold. Missing art work draws attention to empty wall space. But these regressions are downright innocent compared to the service. I have only experienced a single individual working as a server during the past few visits, with another individual working behind the counter. Neither possesses any knowledge of the menu and (our server in particular) had clearly never been trained in wine service or service in general. No pours, just slaps the bottle down with two glasses and asks if we want anything else. But I need to backtrack, we first ask him about the wines, he can't answer a single question, to the point that we aren't even certain he's looked at the menu or even tasted the offerings. His manner is loose and unprofessional, brazen. He is dressed like The Crow, with his belly exposed, ready for a rave. This was consistent during all our visits. However, let me be clear, I don't care how anyone dresses in public, period. I don't care what gender you are or what gender you are attracted to. I don't judge unless I'm paying and wine service commands some degree of formality or at least basic etiquette, education of the menu notwithstanding. These qualities weren't discernable at the most basic level and did not improve with subsequent visits. However, there is one piece of knowledge our server was able to render: the lack of availability for many menu items, which would be the theme over our most recent visits. When we finally receive the meat and cheese plate, the prosciutto has been butchered and carved off in thick strips. We made it clear we DID NOT want one particular meat, which - of course - was one of the three on the plate, as the server either had no idea which one was which or simply forgot in the few seconds it took walk from our table to the kitchen. Finally, only ONE cheese was available of the 3 options, and this supply issue was given no explanation, but remained a problem during for our last three visits. Just to be transparent, it's about $100 for the two of us to enjoy a bottle of wine and small plate, so it's not exactly cheap - but this was a small price to pay for the atmosphere that has long since evaporated. What's replaced it has no business calling itself a wine bar. Sadly, we won't be returning - at least for some time - with the hopes that it can regain its standards. We eagerly await that reunion!

It's all about supporting a local, live music institution! Fun place! Amazing crowd! Super…read moretalented artists from the area and around the world. I went for Edith Makes A Paper Chain and I'm really looking forward to Steve 'N' Seagulls next month. The venue is just big enough to be comfortable but small enough that you feel like it's a private show.

I like this place. Great drinks and vibes. The staff were friendly and decor was really beautiful.read more

We went on Valentines Day had a reservation. As you enter the speakeasy vibe is very strong dark…read morewalls and red curtains. They only had a black curtain covering the open door so it was cold. We had a couple of drinks "the safe word" and a lemon drop martini. They had a special dinner and drink menu. We ordered some Tapas all good not fantastic.

The craftiest of cocktails -- speakeasy in the alley vibes with a killer Pisco sour and old…read morefashioned. All day happy hour on Tuesdays and Allie is fantastic with the service to match! That's it that's the review.

This has quickly become one of my favorite spots when in the Old Colorado City area…read more I have been here for drinks several times over the years and never wrote a review (Sorry friends! Hope this makes up for it a little bit) but in the last few months, we started bringing our dog here and also stopped for appetizers while walking around. Every food item we tried has been great. Chicken tenders are always my go-to and they're delicious here, the fries are crispy, and they have really good ranch (iykyk). Thank you for taking care of us!

DELICIOUS Brussels sprouts!! We sat in the front window to accommodate a car seat, which worked…read morewell for us. Meal portions were great for the price.. I found that I've come to expect a pretty measly amount of food for a hefty price, and was NOT disappointed as usual when our plates arrived, very full and very good looking. Very chill lunch time but would love to come back on a weekend. Wish I got a photo of the sprouts!!