This was an amazing treat for my birthday, thanks to my mensch of a husband. The ambiance is so cool, very 1920s. Dark, sort of quiet. A large group of women celebrating something just behind us were a little louder than I liked, but hey, I was celebrating too. Just not at 12 decibels. The cocktail menu is insane. So much stuff to try! Everything is named for or given notes about how it relates to a classic novel or story. Food selection is minimal in comparison but I get it. It's a speak-easy, it's all about the booze! The food we did get was rather tasty. Since this took place in early August and now it's the first week of September, I can't recall the names of what we had. My husband did try the Frankenstein style cocktail. So cool! Go for dessert, it's so amazing! read more

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Super cool speak easy in Hyde park! You can enter through Sesame cafe and speak with the hostess. Reservations are recommended but we were able to sit at the bar without them! Inside you'll find dark and chill lounge vibes. Nice lit back bar with tons of bottles and a fun cocktail menu! All of the drinks are hand crafted with unique ingredients. They are on the pricier side but they comes along with the ambiance and ingredients used. We got the white rabbit which had an orange blossom foam, and also the memories of capri. That was a more savory cocktail which was super good! They do also offer small bites and the full food menu since they are attached to RO. Overall a great experience and cocktails at Jekyll! read more

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Had an 11:30 reservation on a Saturday night and the place still had a great crowd. Jekyll is definitely one of those spots that makes a good first impression. The atmosphere is upscale, the design is beautiful and it's an easy pick for date night. The dragon roll was excellent, the salmon was cooked perfectly and the lamb chops were easily my favorite thing on the table. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This is a speakeasy place. So you go in through a cafe or a bagel place I'm not really sure I didn't pay attention. And then they bring you back to the location. I didn't get any pictures of the decor but it was nice inside and it seemed like they were playing more of an old school hip hop R&B Vibe type music which I like. We did order the shishito peppers and I had asked specifically if they were more charred and less sauce and the waitress seemed to say that it wasn't a lot of sauce. But when it came it had a lot of sauce on it. I feel like shishito pepper should have more Char and just a little bit of sauce. We didn't ask her to take off the shishito peppers but she did when she brought the bill. The drinks were decent. It's a nice cool concept. If you're going just for drinks then maybe that's a thing I'm not sure how the rest of the food was because we ended up eating somewhere else. read more

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Not somewhere I will be running back to. My friends and I had a 5pm reservation. Which reservations seem to be hard to get. But I'm not sure why when only 2 other people were there. No one else came until about 5:45. It took 10 minutes to get water. And then we ordered the Hazelnut Espresso Martini (3 of them) and 5 minutes later the waiter came back to let us know they don't have hazelnut. So we ordered the caramel espresso martini. It took about another 10-15 minutes to get the drink - mind you still only one other couple in the establishment. I also don't think the martini had caramel in it. The place itself seems cool but I'd probably go somewhere else for drinks if I'm in the area. read more

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Went to Jekyll for their special Victorian Tea. I had read a few mixed reviews but I was honestly pleasantly surprised. They went all in on the theme. With flowers everywhere and beautiful table settings it was straight out of Bridgerton. We were seated quickly and our servers were dressed perfectly to theme. We ordered our teas and they brought out the appetizers. Quickly followed by the standard tea foods and desserts. There were a few stand outs (toffee pudding and mini beef Wellington) and a few duds (cucumber sandwiches had butter, & no clotted cream) but ultimately it was a nice tea. I will say it was pricey but it was worth the experience even if it wasn't the best high tea I've ever been too. They were amazing at decor and the added caricature artist was such a great touch. If you like a theme and a fun outing I'd say this is worth the experience. read more

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So disappointed!! My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at On Swann and made reservations for Jekyll for dessert. We absolutely loved going to Ciro's when they were still opened and enjoying their fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies amongst many other things. We saw that Jekyll offered "Ciro's Chocolate Chip Cookies" and we were so excited to one, try Jekyll, and two, gobble up some made to order cookies. So, we arrived a few minutes before our 7pm reservation, but were left standing at the entrance as other parties were shuttled right in. In fact, 10 minutes later, we were still standing there. After almost 15 minutes, we were finally escorted into the speakeasy. This was the first sign of how the evening was going to go and, honestly, we should've left after five minutes of waiting. Once seated, we were warmly greeted by Otis, who took our order for the cookies and spiked milk. When the runner brought the cookies they were neither fresh from the oven, nor warm (or gooey) like real Ciro's cookies were. Instead, they were cold, hard and broke like peanut brittle. I spoke to Otis, who immediately addressed the matter and put in another order of cookies. The second order was delivered by the manager, who claimed that he stood and watched the entire process. This was difficult for us to believe because the second batch cookies were even worse than the first batch. So, we called Otis back over, told him we were leaving and thanked him for his superior service. At this same time, a bar tender, who overheard all of this, stopped by with two complementary beverages. The drinks were the highlight of the visit along with the severs graciousness and professionalism. Jekyll appears to be a very nice place. Unfortunately, they don't make, nor serve authentic Ciro's chocolate chip cookies. Two stars for Otis and bar tender. Do better Jekyll!! read more

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This was such a cool hidden spot! I went with the girls and it gave a moody vibe! The menu was super cool and each drink was its own star! I sat at the bar and the bartender was super nice and helpful and made the process straightforward. Warning the great atmosphere and sexy vibe come with a price tag, this is definitely a place to enjoy a cocktail and not try everything on the menu. read more

Came here Christmas Eve, it's was pretty empty obviously for the day but we had great service and the drinks were amazing. Very well presented. Definitely will return. read more

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We had an amazing holiday Christmas Tea experience at Jekyll this morning. The front of the place is a bagel shop and the back is the speak easy. Cool concept. We enjoyed an array of tasty treats and English tea. We also partake in the Egg Nog martini and a bubbly gin cocktail. Such a wonderful way to start the holiday! Merry Christmas and peace on earth. read more

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In a world where every bar with a vintage/steampunk vibe calls themselves a speakeasy, this place stands out. It's exactly the chill and interesting spot you're looking for when you just want a couple really good cocktails and conversation with your friends. read more

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Solid/interesting drink choices and it's nice that they've expanded their food menu too. Would like this place more if it were easier to walk into though. Always a bit of a fuss getting a reservation despite it never seeming too too busy. read more

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This is for the Alice in Wonderland themed tea party. Space: absolutely adorable, great decorations perfectly matched the theme and the servers were dressed in Alice in Wonderland attire from the mad Hatter to Alice and the white rabbit Service: included in the $60 charge everyone worked together. Sparkling water never received had to ask for tea refills, felt like it was a little bothersome. I was told the alcoholic beverages were limited to the options on the tea menu, but included with the tea. This was incorrect they were up charged with the tea. $225 high tea, the most expensive in the world! Food: i've been to tea across the country, across the world. This is by far the lowest quality high tea I have ever had. The pastries, excessively sweet. Rice crispy treats give it some stars. The tiny dime size macaroon was also tasty the scone the size of a half dollar without Devonshire cream left a lot to be desired. I didn't ask for the cream, which I was given, however, what I was given was unexpectedly like no Devonshire cream I have ever tasted.. I could go on, but this tea was not worth it I do hope to hit up this place for their bar and mixologist which looks to be divine minus the $225 drink on the menu! Drinks range from $15-$225 Btw the 225 drink has $28.99 for the bottle bourbon! But hey, if you got that kind of money, spend it baby the economy needs you read more

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Stopped in on a Thursday around 8pm for a group of 3. They were able to seat us at the bar. The barstools were extremely comfortable and roomy. They did not feel cramped together. The decor is very moody and nice, it gives a high end vibe. They have a very extensive cocktail menu to choose from! Would recommend for a date or a meet up with a few friends. If you want to sit at a table/lounge area I would suggest a reservation because it is pretty small inside! They also gave us a welcome drink for our first time being there which I thought was super unique and well appreciated! read more

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My girlfriend and I spontaneously went to Jekyll on a Friday night around 7:30 without a reservation. From other people's reviews, it sounds like it might be hard to get in without a reservation normally, but we didn't have a probably when we went! It's set inside Sesame Bagels in an unmarked door, and I loved the speakeasy details like the faded J (Jekyll logo) under the sesame logo outside. We asked the sesame worker and they told us to wait for a hostess to come out and check if there was walk-in seating available. Fortunately there was, so in we went. The interior is dark and cozy, which makes it feel mysterious. There was nice lighting and old school hip hop playing. We sat in shared a seating area but it never got too crowded. The service was on point! Our server brought out waters with a complementary gin drink as a starter, which was such a nice touch to just make us feel welcomed and excited to try the other drinks. The menu has 11 signature drinks based off of popular fairy tales/horror stories. These signature drinks are extremely pricey in my opinion, however, they do have some simpler drinks for more reasonable prices and to be honest, I expected the price range given how fancy the place was. We both loved our drinks, and since my gf got one of the signature drinks it came with 3 tinctures of lavender, hibiscus, and rosemary for her to add to her drink herself and personalize the taste. I thought this was a creative touch and also noticed other performative dishes being served throughout the night (table side caesar salad, tiramisu that got blowtorched right at the table, etc) so they definitely have an eye for flare here. Overall, I thought Jekyll was a snazzy addition to Hyde Park. I definitely wouldn't frequent it due to the prices, but loved the experience and would come back for special occasions. read more

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Sooo Jekyll is a hidden speakeasy in Hyde Park. Their front is a small bakery, and you use a code for them to take you to the back. The ambience is low-lit, with soft music and a chill vibe. I really enjoyed that each drink has a story behind it, along with a book to read about each one. The food menu is more snack-based, with some main plate options. We could only have the table for 2 hours, so we had to move to the bar while finishing our drinks. I see people mention the drink prices, I'll share my thoughts even though I don't normally rate places based on prices, but more on the overall experience and food. I'd say the storytelling and presentation of the drinks add to the experience, but it's not a place I'd sit and keep ordering drinks. It'll be interesting to see how long it lasts. Overall, I think it's a nice spot for a celebratory night or a date. What Was Ordered: Deviled Eggs = They were okay, not bad, but not the best I've had. Memories of Capri = I liked the balsamic taste. read more

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What a gem!! Cool ambiance, and wonderful service. Joey took great care of us and we had food from both Jekyll and Ro. Can't wait to go back. read more

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UPDATE: Went back with my daughter for our birthday and had a better experience thanks to our waitress, Monica. read more

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While normally a speakeasy bar, Jekyll at Hyde Park recently started offering high tea service. You do need a reservation booked ahead of time, which we booked online. The tea and food are flavorful, the service is wonderful - they really try to accommodate for food allergies which I appreciated very much. Additionally, I thought the price is reasonable for high tea. Inside is beautifully decorated and the piano music really added to my experience! Our waiter told us they're looking to implement live music to the high tea service soon, which would be pretty exciting to try again soon. read more

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This speakeasy was everything. From the moment I stepped through the hidden entrance, it felt like I had discovered one of Hyde Parks best-kept secrets. Low lighting, velvet couches, and a killer playlist set the tone--chill, sexy, and effortlessly cool. The cocktails were top tier and the appetizers were delicious. Highly recommend for date nights, girls' nights, or when you just want to feel like you're in on something special. read more

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This place is a speakeasy. It's located behind the bakery, when you enter it legit is a bakery l, you have to ask for Jekyll. I recommend making a reservation as it does get busy on the weekends. This is a place you come to for the experience. The drinks are pricey but again they all have a story and come with a cool presentation. I would come here for one drink to enjoy the vibe and get the experience. read more

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This is a speakeasy, plays old school hip hop like the others of its kind. The entrance is the kitchen entrance swinging doors behind a pop up bagel shop. They profile you a couple times by having someone from the speakeasy come out to see if you're allowed in or not. My friend & I had no issues allowed in however, it was like waiting for TSA security check point to let you through. I've been to other speakeasies before & if it's not crowded you are directed to go in (not followed by anyone working there) or you just open the door & go in if you're already familiar with where the discreet entrance is... Simple as that... BUT NOT here, you are profiled & then must be granted permission to enter verbally & you are followed in. This was the 1st speakeasy that I've encountered where not anyone can go thru this kitchen swinging door. There were maybe 2-3 customers so basically empty the time my friend & I arrived inside the speakeasy. Food: They are connected to Ro sushi as in you can order from Ro's menu or their menu. But we just ordered duck fat fries from their menu. It tasted of old oil & are soft mushy like actual French fries. You can get better fries that look like this at FIVE GUYS at half the price for double the amount & would taste WAAAAAYYYYY better. The duck fat fries at District South Kitchen in Tampa are top notch true duck fat fries compared to these weird tasting fries that they are calling... duck fat fries. Drinks: Nothing special. Low alcohol content. Not worth the expensive price. I ordered a lemon resposado martini & it arrived as a fully coated sugar rim with entire top of the glass sugar covered (every sip would leave your fingers sticky lol) which I dislike sugar rims as it is so I asked him to repour into a different glass which he did. I'm no bartender but I do know Tequilla is already sweet... it is Agave sugar after all... so to have a sugar rim in this was a faux pas. They should ask if a patron wants sugar rim or not but the server I had did not ask me. The welcome drink from their bagel shop was much stronger than the lemon tequila drink I had. My friend ordered some sort of espresso martini... she liked it, however, it tasted like an extremely sugary coffee drink... like 9.5 parts sugar, 0.5 part coffee, it was really bad. Interior: The place is very small & the servers were all hovering in one corner about 7 or so next to the bar. I could barely hear my friend talk as all I could hear were the servers convos among themselves as it was an odd set up or they had no place to go except that corner next to the bar. Felt like too many people working for such a tiny room. 0/10 hard pass on all the ordered items listed above for the night. read more

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Sometimes someone comes up with an amazing idea, thinks it through and dials it in to an amazing concept, a sure-fire win, and then somehow some can still manage to ruin it with the execution. Sadly, this is case for Jeckyll... A speakeasy (password required) hidden behind a bagel joint, Jeckyll is based on translating literary works into cocktails, and they excel at it. From a Frankenstein themed drink where the user adds a choice of as many or as few tinctures as they like to customize the cocktail their own way, to a cocktail based on Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' that changes taste as time goes on, this place has come up with some amazing ideas and pulled them off beautifully. Having sampled only 3 of their specialty cocktails I wanted to stay and try them all... - BUT - Trying to attract a nightclub crowd with a Hip Hop DJ blaring music too loudly for clarity, much less conversation, completely destroys any illusion of literacy the well planned out menus or decor has to offer. Secondly... Admitting way too many guests at one time means that the bartenders are harried and rushed to the point of spilling or messing up and starting over on half their cocktails, and have a quarter of the bar taken up by dirty glasses, smokers, and drink making tools. I had been referred to this place as a quality speakeasy with a really cool concept, but if this is a typical Saturday night experience, Jeckyll needs to pick a deferent lane. read more

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Had high tea here recently. Ambiance was beautiful. Service was good but was delays in getting our Tea's. And got some of our starters after the mains were delivered. Otherwise was a nice relaxing experience. Was a bit distracting from the social media crew running around taking videos. Piano music was fantastic read more

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Melany!!!! Omg thank you so much we had such a great time! Great drinks. Thank you for the recommendations. Melany was so great explaining the cocktails & making sure we had what we needed! We'll be back soon!! read more

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I loved Jekyll! It's a speakeasy, and they have such scrumptious cocktails. I especially liked the chapter 9, memories of capri. It was just like a capri salad, which amazed me how they can make a drink taste so spot on. It's a cozy athmosphere, drinks are pricey but for the detail and time it took the bartender to make, I can understand why. So worth it! read more

Visited on a Friday night and the DJ was the best. Vibes on 100%. The waiter was knowledgeable and was able to help one of us being vegan. The drinks were also delicious. We were able to order food next door from Ro which was great! Highly recommend this place for great vibes, drinks, good, experience and ambiance read more

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The baked Alaska was such a great birthday dessert for my husband's birthday! The mixologists are amazing!! We loved our cocktails. Thank you for a fun experience! We will definitely be back. read more

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The cocktails are very creative; I love how the menu is in a book. This place would be an amazing date night spot. The space is small, dark, and cozy, which gives it an extremely Intimate feel. I only gave it 4 stars because there are no bar seats, so it is only tables. This is not a place to mingle and meet others. Another con is that the drinks are pricey. Overall I enjoyed my evening here, and will come back. read more

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I was visiting a friend a few weeks ago, and she took me here. I haven't really done the "speakeasy" thing before, but this was a really cool experience. It *was* expensive, so be prepared to pay high prices (most cocktails are close to, if not over, $30), but you're of course paying for the experience and the drinks are really good! The vibe inside is very "dark and broody" in the best way. Looks like something from a TV show or movie. They have cool seating consisting of leather half-booths. They allow for privacy which is nice. Each drink has an associated story with it in the menu, and they really paid attention to detail. Our server was also very quick and attentive. He checked in, but not *too* much, and was very knowledgeable. For cocktails, I got the Experiment No. 1818 and the Umami Juice. 1818 was super cool. You get an apple-based simple cocktail and then mutiple flavored tinctures to add to it as you wish. Very cool presentation and concept. *That* is exactly the kind of cocktail that I would expect from a place like this, and it was worth the experience. However, the Umami Juice, which is actually a cocktail from their sister restaurant Ciro's that closed, was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I don't know why I liked it so much because it was sort of milder in flavor, but it had some really cool complexity/depth to it, and it just *worked* so well. It surprised me how much I enjoyed it. While those were the only two I got, it was cool to see drinks other people got and the intricate presentations for them! The only food we purchased was the spiced cashews. This included both a side for savory cashews and a side for sweet cashews. It was a nice snack, and you actually get a pretty good amount. I thought I'd like the savory, but those didn't have a ton of flavor, in my opinion (they were fine). The sweet ones were really good, though. Overall, this was a really cool experience, and I would definitely do it again. read more

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Love a great speakeasy! I've been here twice and it's inside Sesame Bagel. You will need a reservation or you will not get in. The day of your reservation, you will receive your "bagel order" which is the password to get in. The ambiance is pretty dark trendy chic. Usually on the weekdays is pretty dead and I'm sure the weekend it's busier. While you wait, you'll receive a complimentary drink shot and someone will guide you into the speakeasy. Drinks are pricey which is about $30 but it does come with a cool presentation depends on what cocktail you order. Every cocktail comes with a story. Overall it's a great experience but would be more like a one time thing with a group of friends or a date night. What I ordered: - Fountain of Youth - Memories of Capri - The Lost in Translation read more

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So much fun. They gave welcome aperol shots when we arrived. They will text you with your "bagel order" password to get it in. My favorite drink is the open sesame. It features Bacon infused rum. With a candied bacon garnish. My friend tried a few drinks. She really liked the whiskey blend called campfire. She had them make an old fashioned with it. Excellent service and presentation. Even the food was good. I ordered the hippo bagel. It's salmon lox with caviar and cream cheese cut into bite size pieces. Amazing delicious! read more

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We had an incredible experience. Gabe was our server and he went above and beyond to walk us through the menu and make the evening out with our friends special! Drink presentation & taste were 10/10 and the desserts we had were great too!! Absolutely will be coming back. Ambiance was super cute and had a really good vibe. read more

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Visited Jekyll again today for their tea time and was seriously blown away by the experience. They truly transformed it into a whole new place to fit the Victorian theme they advertised. Perfect for a little switch up on a typical weekend brunch, you won't regret going!! read more

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We dined in on opening night. I absolutely love the Speakeasy theme of this restaurant. I don't want to give too many details and spoil the fun, but make your reservation, and you will then receive instructions on how to proceed to the Speakeasy. Once you are there, you will be in a chic, dimly lit lounge that is serving. It is roomy and well spaced out with nice decor. The cocktails are not like what you have had before. It is an experience. They do serve light bites also. Everyone I encountered was helpful and friendly. They did well for opening night. I would highly recommend this place. Also, great choice of music! As far as parking goes, the valet is 10$, and there are some park mobile spaces if you can find one. You can park for free in the garages in Hyde Park Village also! Gluten-free things... they have a few food items. I had the Hamachi crudo (made gluten-free). It was absolutely delicious. It was small as they offer small bar bites, but worth it! read more

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Fun atmosphere, going to bathroom after being in Jekyll was kinda strange with the really bright lights. Only 1 restroom for the whole place. A little warm inside Jekyll, but really chilly in sesame and hostess area for Jekyll. Pricey, but fun and a great one time experience! I was shocked that the espresso martini was $213, glad they had another one that wasn't as pricey read more

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Jekyll has been open for a year now and we decided to revisit and see what kinds of changes have been made. And there have been, all for the better. The same check-in process applies as before, and we were warmly escorted to our table after a short wait out front. We got the exact same table as last year. Our server was Alex, and we thoroughly enjoyed Alex's expertise and very friendly manner. The hardbound menu remains in place, as I expected, but there is also a supplemental menu of additional cocktails. We ordered several of these and loved them. They have also added a small bites menu, which is great. Last time it was bagel pizza or bust. There are also restrooms accessible inside the speakeasy now, which is much better than going back out front to use the bathroom and breaking the spell. So, well done, Jekyll, for implementing some early suggestions from the people and taking what was a really good experience and making it great. read more

easily the nicest and coolest speakeasy I've been to. my gf and I went as a anniversary date and we really enjoyed ourselves. you must enter through a donut shop and you'll be escorted to the hidden cocktail bar. our server was super nice and patient with us since it was our first time. the dim lighting and decorations made the ambiance unique. we tried several of their spooky themed cocktails and also tried the milk and cookies - the milk is spiked with whiskey I believe or some sort of liquor. SCRUMPTIOUS! definitely a must-try treat read more

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Ok let me start by saying the ambiance was great! I LOVE that it is a true speak easy. The process to get in is pretty cool. I won't ruin it for you! The service-very good our waitress was very knowledgeable of the drinks and did a good job explaining the drinks. The drink menu is rather unique and requires some reading from a book (if you can't read that's ok the waitress can help you with that). All reading abilities matter here. Now, I had the doppelgänger and loved it, very smooth the flavor profile is similar to a clover club. I will say that some of the drinks are priced pretty expensive. The presentation of the drink with Angels Envy in it(can't think for name after reading a chapter book to order it) was excellent. The taste subpar so that was disappointing Food- the bagels were ok, I would recommend eating something hearty before going for sure. Maybe in the future the menu will have more snacky/food options. read more

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Customer service starts with the Staff and the manager Steve was not only rude but gave us a false name for the owners of the company. We were on our way to a concert and we got there around 5 pm and he said they had reservations coming in at 630. We said we wouldn't be there till then - he refused to let us in and said the drinks will take ten minutes each for the six of us . Also if I want to take his photo to send to Matt the owner to go ahead ?! super sarcastic and rude and Matt doesn't own the establishment. The owners are Kyle and Chas and should not falsify and give wrong information to customers - Steve definitely needs lessons on how to treat potential customers. We won't come back to someone that represents your business this way and the actual owners should know who is representing their company . Everything is word of mouth ! There are plenty of places to visit and I don't recommend this place especially with this type of conduct ! read more