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    Exxxpresso Old Fashioned and an Espresso Martini
    Adrienne R.

    Came in for the first stop of the night on Saturday 10/4/25 around 6pm. There wasn't a wait nor was it full. We were sat right away at a tall table with a great view of the street. Our server was very nice, she was busy but we didn't wait too long. No bar nuts - and as the only food on the menu I was disappointed because I'm starving. But it's no big deal. Happy to finally check this place out after walking by it SO many times and trying to figure out how to get here! Thank you to @emilyingrandrapids for the info!

    The iconic sign and seat
    Kristie N.

    The idea of it is bad A$$!! Love how u have to find it and get a code and get in! That's a speakeasy. But once you get in it's just a fancy modern bar with a balcony. Also when we left there was a line to get in, lol that's not a speakeasy!!!! And that defeats the whole purpose. When I went if it was like that I never would have went!! In my opinion I wouldn't go again. I went to say I went and that's about it!! Our waitress was amazing & on top of everything. Before we even ordered got us a cup of water. We had got the rum disco bowl. There was 4 of us. It was cool. I didn't really care for it as the cream of coconut was overpowering. Also words of advice don't tell us we can't put the top on as a hat, just makes me wanna do it even more! (Don't worry it wasn't on my head lol). P.s. the lips are hard lol

    Lexi M.

    We were staying here at the hotel and was so excited to find out that the speakeasy we talked about was in our hotel! You have to go to the website to obtain a code and then voila - you put in the passcode and you're in. Great outdoor space with a really nice balcony view with really fun cocktails to choose from!

    Kassey T.

    Fun experience! We had dinner across the street at Ato and wanted to grab an after meal drink. After a little online research, we were able to find the secret door and passcode! We sat facing the street and enjoying the city view. Service was a little slow for a Thursday, but nothing terrible. We ordered the expresso old fashioned and the espresso martini- both were delicious! There were several other drinks on the menu that I would be interested in trying in the future!

    Amy W.

    We have been trying to get in here for the past several years. This is a speakeasy located in a hidden spot in the AmWay plaza. We had some difficulty finding it and the hotel staff will not help you. I recommend going on line for assistance. Once we found it, it seemed pretty obvious though lol. You also need a secret code to get in. I believe you have to subscribe to their online newsletter or something to get the code. When you walk in you are greeted by a host who will seat you. There is an indoor area but it's relatively small. I was a bit concerned when the hostess started walking us to an outdoor patio. I mean it was about 50 degrees out so not freezing, but I didn't want to be cold at all. Have no fear though. That patio was super warm. There were heaters and fires going. I couldn't get any great pics of the view but the city was lit up with Christmas lights and it was really quite beautiful. They have a ton of photo op spots up there as well which is always fun! We had a scotch tasting to get to so we only stayed for one drink. I would definitely love to come back in the summer and enjoy a longer visit but this was definitely worth the wait! If you come to Grand Rapids this is somewhere you must experience!

    Michaela S.

    Like many others have mentioned, the only real perk of this place is it has a fantastic balcony view and it's a nice spot to relax on a cool night. I was staying at the hotel for a business trip, and someone said, "we have a speakeasy!" So, I was like hella cool, I want to check out the speakeasy! So I got the passcode and then went to find it. Once I got in the door I was ... confused? That's probably the best way to put it. When I think "speakeasy" I think low lighting, mellow jazz music, you know, prohibition style themes and decor. This was NOT that. It's basically a yuppie chic kind of style with rave music - so it was loud, crowded, and generally just not a pleasant chill vibe like I'd been hoping for. I got one drink - and like most have said - service was slow to non-existent. Took like 20 minutes to get a single glass of wine for one person. Once I'd finished it, I paid the tab and left - and didn't go back for the rest of my stay. The downstairs bar in the hotel was much more speakeasy-like in its feel and decor, so most of my conference friends congregated there instead.

    Butter My Rum and Donna's Kiss
    Emily J.

    I've been to IDC twice now, and it's definitely an experience you don't want to miss! From the "secret" code entrance to the view, it's an iconic spot in downtown GR. The drinks are on the pricier side, but the Donna's Kiss cocktail was one of the best I've ever had! I also had the Butter My Rum, and it wasn't my favorite, but that's likely just a preference thing. Service is pretty middle of the road, but that's expected, considering the server is running all over a whole patio. Overall, it's definitely a must-see at some point, and I'd recommend going at a less busy time if possible for the best experience!

    P*tini (left) and cocktail of the month (right)
    Kalie Y.

    Staff were incredibly friendly. Super fun experience to figure out how to locate the spot and code for entry. Great spot for drinks with friends or a date. Rooftop bar was amazing and very warm with all the heaters despite it being February. Cocktails were delicious!

    Megan H.

    The ONLY reason IDC is getting so many stars is because the view is very cool. The wait to get in was not terrible. The host was the nicest guy, but our server seemed to not care at all. It was very difficult to get her attention, and she only checked on us one time on her own. The drinks were okay. They were presented very well, but for the price, I expected them to be better. The bathroom is outside of the space, meaning you need to be let back in either by the host or knowing the door code. Honestly, I would like to go again to see if I have better experience, but I was really disappointed! The fact that it's a downtown speakeasy within the hotel is really cool, but that does mean parking is a bit difficult.

    Secret door
    Andy B.

    I think my favorite place about this was finding the speakeasy. We had to wind our way through the sky bridge and found the secret door after getting a code to enter. The speakeasy is cool because there is a balcony that overlooks a street in the hotel district in downtown Grand Rapids. There's music playing and heaters so you stay warm. I only had time for one drink, but it was pretty awesome and would love to come again to this place with my wife!

    Lovely decor
    Leslie L.

    We didn't eat or drink. We mainly figured out the door code and walked in 20 min to close and let them know we just wanted to look around. The place is nice. I loved it. Wish I would have had a cocktail on the balcony.

    Great outdoor spot
    Marianne G.

    I like it here! I've been here a handful of times, mostly with just 1 other person, but also with a group. Even on a Friday or Saturday night, it isn't too busy to get a seat/table. One night they had even rented half of the place out for a birthday and they were still being very accommodating and trying their best to get people seated. I have only ever sat outside, but I see that there is indoor seating. Never once have I actually seen someone sitting inside, though. The drinks are good!!! The cocktails that I have had from their menu are very good. They are on the pricier side, but it is in the Amway, so it is expected. But they have cocktails, beer, wine, etc., to cover everyone's needs. The concept of the secret bar is cute. I'm not sure how secret it really is anymore, but it is still pretty neat. Just sign up for the email list and you get the code on the first of the month.

    Matcha cocktail on the bottom
    Megan Z.

    Beautiful hotel with a great hidden spot to wind down and get a drink. The atmosphere and staff were also amazing!

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    Went for a friend's birthday. Amazing view of downtown and great drinks! Really cool atmosphere.

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