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Idle Hands

4.3 (52 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Christina M.

Idle Hands is a cool bar tucked away in the back of Devil's Hideaway off Mill Ave, replacing the former Rula Bula. It's a hidden speakeasy-style craft cocktail bar accessible through a hallway near the kitchen. Both places are relatively new. Opening in the Spring 2024. The vibe is dark, candlelit, and Victorian-like. I really like the lighting and relaxed environment. The cocktails there are incredible and we had a great time. I had an amazing tiki cocktail, the #180, with tasting notes of "boozy, tiki, donuts". My perfect combo :) I also loved the clarified punch I ordered, #69 "tropical, salty, and sweet". It was SO yummy. And we tried a Cocoa Butter Kisses shot- a very nice Amaro. The bartender was great-- attentive service and helpful recommendations. I definitely look forward to going back and trying other drinks.

Heidi M.

After grabbing a couple of drinks at Devil's Hideaway on Mill, we headed next door to Idle Hands! It's a speakeasy inside of Devils Hideaway. We had a reservation, so we got seated right away. The vibe was really cool. It felt like you were in a giant greenhouse. It's really pretty. Our server came over quickly and took our drink orders. Everyone really enjoyed their drinks, except for one from the spring menu. I don't remember the name other than it had a few pistachios on top. It wasn't the best, but the staff was super cool about it and took it off the bill. We also ordered the hummus. It was tasty. If you into speakeasies, you should definitely check this place out!

Carrisa G.

Okay the vibe was so cool! You felt like you were in a different era. The drinks, however, none of my friends and I enjoyed. We had to make a reservation as well as they get booked up quick.

Sabine T.

Devil's Hideaway is a really cool spot on Mill Ave, and there's a hideaway within the hideaway! We have some really cool speakeasies in the Valley and Idle Hands is certainly among them. I went for the Miami Vice theme and love what they did with it. It's not a huge space and reservations are recommended (it's a $25 deposit that later gets taken off your check). Tried 3 different cocktails, all were excellent. Good presentation, good service. Also had the poutine, which I would definitely order again - it was tasty, and $8 with plenty enough food for two. Cocktails were about $16 each. Cool vibes, and the music is not so loud that you can't have a conversation. They rotate about 5 different themes per year. Before this one, they had a greenhouse/floral theme. It's Tempe so you likely won't find free parking, but there's a paid parking lot right next to the bar, with lots of spots for $3 per hour.

#4 cocktail (right) #369 (left)

Came here with my boyfriend and we had a great time! Mikey was awesome and makes some amazing drinks! There was a rowdy group here and he was great at handling them! We will definitely be back!

Christa M.

We had no reservations prior to arrival but when we checked in with host, she let us know it would only be about an hour wait. The hour turned to be more like 35 minutes and we received a text when our table was ready. The hostess was friendly and she walked us to the bar. We sat down and looked over the menu and decided on the following drinks: #4 - cognac, apricot, grapefruit oleo, butter, thyme - $15 #17 - citrus vodka, lemongrass, sauv blanc, thai basil quinine soda - $14 #401 - Agricole rum, Jamaican rum, quince, grapefruit lime, allspice, clove brasil nut - $14 The bartender was friendly and he whipped the drinks up pretty quickly. People came in and went but it was never chaotic nor super busy. The crowd seemed manageable and there were several empty tables. I ordered the #17 and it was very refreshing. The #4 wasn't too bad and it was definitely better tasting then #401 (in my opinion).. We didn't like the #401. The inside was super coool and the vibes were alll there. The screens were one color the whole time we were there though so it wasn't impressive. I overheard the couple next to us say the same thing as they also wondered why the screens were just one solid color and no picture was displayed. Overall, might be back.

Kelci S.

Get the #5! My fiance' and I decided to check out Idle Hands after shooting some pool at Devil's Hideaway. We didn't have a reservation, but they accommodated us at 5pm when they opened their doors. You can find Idle Hands in the back of Devil's Hideway. The speakeasy is definitely date night approved. We loved the ambient lighting and decor. The speakeasy offers light bites and delicious cocktails. Our favorite cocktail of the night was the #5. The cocktail smelled incredible. The chai & chamomile was delightful. Our mixologist gave us a little cocktail lesson on how to create clarified milk punch. We also enjoyed the #4's finish. The apricot gave off a "fruit rollup" aftertaste. Prices are on the affordable side, which we love. This bar is a nice addition to Mill Ave!

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Lien S.

My friends and I put our name down for Idle Hands. We were told it would be a 10-15 min wait so they got one more round at Devil's Hideaway. 30 mins went by and still no text so we checked again with the hostess. She was able to seat us at the bar. It's a small place, like a lot of speakeasies. Looks cool inside though. I felt like I wasn't in AZ for the moment! There is a time limit of 90 mins per party. We were only there for an hour since we only had 1 drink It took a while to get our drink order in. My friend and I both ordered #4 and my other friend ordered #22. I really liked my drink, minus the wilted looking thyme. Honestly, I can't remember if it tasted like buttery baked goods like the description says but I do remember it being very refreshing. The #22 was definitely too boozy for me though. I would come back again and probably try the #401 next time!

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Erin G.

We visited while on vacation. Such a cool vibe although half of the screens were not on. Pricey drinks but so yummy. Would recommend for a night cap or pre dinner drink. Server was very friendly and helped us choose a dinner spot

On left there is an animated mural. Picture here makes it look brighter than it actually is
Kyle H.

I guess speakeasies are the new thing to do these days. So, when in Rome... Enter through Devil's Hideaway (not Devil's Advocate, as per my first mistake) and make a right turn, go straight and into a dark hallway. Check in with host. I think they said the "experience was 90mins" so not sure if they kick you out after 90min if people were waiting or what. I think we were there for 90mins and people that were there before us were there when we left. The room is an experience in itself. Dark and kind of mysterious. Drinks coming out all garnished, all in different looking glasses. Oh look there goes a drink in a lantern and it is smoking. Oh that one has a whole leaf in it. Bar is standard fare. But the seats were looking cool, like tuffed bench seats with some eerie glow. My picture makes the place look more bright than it really was. Reality was that while we could see people on other side of the bar and what they were generally doing we couldn't really see their faces. Ya know, like a speak easy with dark corners because drinking was illegal. Do not expect to be attended to routinely. This is more about getting a drink or two, enjoying the concoction, and chatting with your date/friend in a dark swanky room. Drinks are exotic and somewhat odd compared to normal bar drinks. Bartender was busy busy. But even so, still making every drink with flare. I went there on Memorial weekend and it was 1 bartender and I think it may be nicer if there were 2 bartenders so you could get the chatty bartender experience along with it (or maybe that is just my expectation that a speak easy would have a bartender spreading stories and lore about the town, townspeople, and the building you were in). But even so, the bartender was good... just busy. The drinks we ordered, the 401 and 817, were pretty good. The 401 was very strong, though, a little stronger than the wife wanted at that time. The 817 was much more smooth and fruity. In either case the drinks coming out were not the type of drinks you just hammer down. It is drinks you sip over conversation. Again, this was an experience. Last but not least by the time we left Devil's Advocate actually had patrons and hit the neons rippin. It too looked cool. It reminded me of a few clubs I went to when I was in Europe that were converted bunkers with the rounded, brick ceilings.

Love the low light vibe!
Jon H.

Newly opened speakeasy within Devils Hideaway! Walking into the room is an amazing experience. The unique lighting and animated screens behind the windows throughout makes it feel like you walked into another world. Really cool place to chill with friends or take a date. The bartender was knowledgeable and attentive to us while we sat back for a couple drinks and took the experience in. Music was playing but not so loud that we couldn't have a quality convo without having to talk super loud. Decent selection with high end drink options...definitely a place to check out!

The #5. It screams fall, in the best way! Amazing drink!
Emma N.

Incredible! Located right inside of Devils Hideaway, the drinks were delicious! The bartender was awesome and very knowledgeable. Super cool backdrop. Awesome, low key spot.

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Danielle B.

Not much of a secret speakeasy as it was pretty obvious. Nice cozy area for some curated drinks. The light snacks available were definitely on price point and tasty. I would definitely go here as a group of two since it's a small space. The staff were very attentive and were able to fulfill non menu requests.

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Had sometime to spare and came across this place. Turned out to be pretty neat and will return. Really great service

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2 years ago

Love the drinks and the vibes! Tyler was our bartender and he was awesome! Great for date night! Very unique and fun

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This place the ambience was a whole mood. Everything was amazing and the bartenders were friendly. Definitely worth a trip or two.

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Ambience is great and the cocktails are solid! We plan on going back to try new cocktails.

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This place was so sleek! Great concept! Basement speakeasy…read morewith live music. Definitely worth the drive and time spent. Drinks are made to order and such a unique fun experience!! A++++

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Had a fantastic Wednesday night, and a big reason was our server Max. From the moment we sat down,…read moreMax was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience feel special. The recommendations were spot on, exactly the kind of insider knowledge that makes you feel like you're in good hands. Never had to wait for anything, and Max had a way of checking in at just the right moments without being intrusive. One of those servers who reminds you why going out is so much more than just drink. Will absolutely be back!

They had me at the name... though I will clear the air. There are no killer whales present at…read moreKiller Whale Sex Club. Nor is it a sex club. But, if you're looking for a really cool bar, KWSC is for you. I stopped by on a week day evening around 8:30 p.m. Located in Roosevelt Row, while there isn't parking, I found free parking on the street a few minutes away on foot. Ambiance (4.5/5): My type of spot. Dimly lit with a speakeasy vibe. There are eight or so seats at the bar, and the rest of your seating options consist of comfortable chairs and sofas. You'll see a lot of photos of people's bums on the walls lol. This is indeed part of the appeal. For free, if you would like, they will take a polaroid of your butt and memorialize you eternally on the walls. While I didn't do that, if that's up your alley, go for it. Service (2/5): This is the main area of improvement. After being seated, I was greeted promptly and got my first cocktail promptly. From there, things fell apart. I had to grab the bartender's attention to order my second drink and to close out. It was a week day and they weren't busy. And there were two bartenders. A lack of attentiveness. When I closed out, I noticed that the cocktails were both $2 more expensive than what was listed on the menu. When I inquired, I was told that the menus were outdated... umm what? If you're not going to re-print your menus, give people a heads-up when they arrive. I understand that most people won't notice, but this is deception. Food (N/A): I was on a liquid diet. If you're trying to eat here, all they have is snacks. The menu doesn't specify but I'm thinking it's probably chips or somethign like that. Drinks (4/5): A lengthy, and interesting, cocktail list. Similar to a speakeasy, you're going to see creativity and an interesting blend of flavors here. The most popular drink is Fuck Nazis. We're seeing a theme here. KWSC is an interesting spot. For various dollar amounts, you can get funny things outside of the polaroids of your bum. My first cocktail was great. My second one, a tiki drink, not so much. The menu said that there would be some flame action happening. It didn't. Just another example of the service falling short. If the service were better, Killer Whale Sex Club would easily be a five-star experience.

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Bartender Daniel is such a sweetheart! Highlight of my visit. He was so kind and personable. I was…read morekilling time at the bar waiting for the game show trivia night to start and was waiting for friends. He took the time to keep me company while I sat there which not a lot of staff would do, especially with so many other things they could be tending to. I ordered the bar pretzels which were fantastic, tender warm bread and the cheese sauce was great. A little bit of a kick from the green chili. Upstairs the game show event was fantastic! So much fun. Staff did a great job of coordinating this so that everyone would feel included. Dinner came out a little too late but everyone enjoyed their entrees. The chicken platter looked especially good with the side it came with. I appreciated that we had the option of ordering off the menu. Tickets were a little pricey for something to return to often but a wonderful night out on occasion. Service all around was great. Colby and Chase were lovely and Amber was wonderful to work with around event coordination.

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Recently arriving in Gilbert to visit a friend of mine from high school, we were looking to find a…read morevenue to enjoy some good cocktails. A Yelp search for local speakeasys led us to The White Rabbit, an establishment located roughly 30 minutes away from my buddy's home. Upon arriving, we provided the friendly security staff with the "secret" password for the evening. Entering the dimly lit bar, we were warmly greeted by a server and the vibrant sounds of laughter. After being seated, we began perusing the drink menus (they have an overwhelmingly amount of options) and I arrived on the "Smoke and a Smile" as my first drink. Taking in the environment as we awaited our drinks, I observed that this venue serves as an appropriate setting for either a date night or a night out with friends. Our drinks arrived shortly, in which we all expressed how delicious our selections were. So delicious that we all took turns passing our drinks around as if they were flight samplers. We ended up having three rounds of drinks before heading over to the dance floor portion of the venue, in which we had additional drinks while enjoying the nostalgic hits being played by the DJ. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The White Rabbit, I will definitely make a return visit whenever I'm in town!

I have been wanting to try the white rabbit for years and finally made it over! Expectations may…read morehave been a little bit high on my end at no fault of theirs. I did appreciate that the speakeasy was below ground and required a password. I do think it's odd that when making a reservation online, you are not prompted on how to retrieve the password. Thank goodness my friend receives the emails and let me know ahead of time what to say. You enter down a long hallway and wait at a bookcase that opens. It kind of feels like forever because there's nowhere to go and could create a little bit of potential claustrophobia/panic for people who may be sensitive to those types of environments. The drink menu was good but I really wasn't wowed. They did offer three mocktails which wasn't really impressive and the cocktails did include a variety of liquors and flavor profiles but again, wasn't as extensive or interesting as some other speakeasies around town. The food menu was very disappointing - a lot of dairy and bread - pretzels with cheese, flatbread, queso with chips, and "rabbit food" - hummus with bread and vegetables. We asked to have all vegetables instead of bread and they did accommodate with a generous helping of full-size rainbow carrots and cherry tomatoes. We actually ran out of hummus before we could finish the vegetables. I understand elevated pricing for the aesthetic/experience but I did think the pricing here was a little bit high for what was received.

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