Great drinks and atmosphere. Staff was friendly. Dropping a star because we kept getting text messages to not wear blue jeans and sneakers yet when we arrive half the people were in jeans, shorts and sneakers. read more

My friend and I attended the mermaid themed high tea on 7/19. While the theme, decor, and ambience were interesting (and certainly geared towards those obsessed with IG and TikTok), the high tea service was not. First, it is $70 for a meager amount of food. High Tea at the iconic Ritz in London is around $80... but you actually get good food for that money. Second, the high tea menu is not vegetarian/kosher/vegan/gluten free friendly at all. Neither my friend nor I eat pork, raw salmon, or tuna. Trying to get substitutions was a Herculean feat. I think hiding the tea menu/pricing from the website is deceptive. It basically locks customers in to a pricy meal where they have no choice in what they are actually eating. Third, the service was abysmal. After waiting 30 minutes for our cocktails, I had to ask the manager where they were because nobody was working at the bar. Fourth, the canapés were supposed to be getting carried around on a tray for everyone to try, but I only saw one waiter with meatballs (which I could not eat due to not eating meat). Fifth, you have to wait in Sesame until you are called for your table. It was obnoxious to loiter in a tiny bagel shop when you are on time for your reservation. After our drinks, our bill was over $225 dollars. The restaurant automatically added a 20% tip to the bill, which seemed high given the circumstances. I'm not sure we will be back. read more

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Camilla and Juan went out of their way to accommodate my party. Great atmosphere and perfect cocktails. Highly recommend Jekyll!

Wow, just wow! Great birthday stop. We enjoyed several well developed drinks and some great music. We did not try the food. Our server was good as well. I cannot wait to return. read more

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Stellar speakeasy The presentation of the drinks were amazing!! Our group got the Cowboy Killer , Trip to Capri, Open Sesame, and Experiment 1818 All of the drinks were spot on and recommended by the server Meyah and every single one was perfect read more

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Everything about this quint speakeasy was fabulous. Brandon was our sever and he was fantastic! Not only did he know the menu inside and out but he had the ability to find the perfect drink based off personal preferences. We decided to do a bunch of apps; the fondue, the ruffles, pizza bagels and devil eggs. The cheese in the fondue was phenom. Be warned it does get hot as it sits there for a while. The ruffles thing was good but left a little to the imagination. The devil eggs with the crunch of the bacon were great. The pizza bagels though! The pizza bagels were AMAZING! Please keep them! They were mouthwatering delicious. We ended the night with the crème brule - outstanding. This needs to be on the menu as well. For drinks, I don't remember the names, but mine came in a smoke house (delicious), one with bacon (I would eat that bacon all day and the drink was good), the clarified margarita - clean and good, the drink where you mix everything in - okay. The music, lighting and atmosphere were perfect read more

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I went to Jekyll with some friends for a girls night. It was a fun experience, from the bagel shop password to the decor to the drinks. The menu is literally a book with stories about each drink, very cute but also a little overwhelming to look through, pick something, and share the menu. Drinks were very pricey but also pretty and tasty. We got a tray of tinctures to add flavor- fun/cute but also at over $20 a drink, I'm afraid I'll ruin it by adding stuff. I'm glad I went but definitely more special occasion than a regular spot. read more

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This new speakeasy is a great addition to the Tampa night-life. Reservations are a must. The attire is business casual. Don't consider wearing a t-shirt, shorts, or athletic wear. Eat dinner prior to visiting. Perhaps consider eating at their sister restaurant, Roe, located around the corner. Enter through Sesame as if you are ordering from the bagel shop. Tell the employee your specially assigned code word that was texted to you. Take a quick seat until the Jekyll staff comes out to take you to the 'secret,' Jekyll at Hyde Park entrance. The owners were spot on when designing the Jekyll. It is not a large space but very comfortable and cozy. You get individualized attention. Everything goes perfectly with the theme. The specialty drinks each have their own story as you will see from the hardback book. The presentations are fun and creative. The Jekyll has nailed the fine art of mixing drinks. Your server is your bartender and will take your order, create your order, and bring it to you. It is quite obvious that the bartenders go through intense training. The specialty drinks include ingredients that aren't typically used elsewhere. If you want an experience, be prepared to pay for what you get. If you prefer the typical mixed drink available pretty much anywhere, you can get that too. The only food that can be brought to you inside Jekyll is bagels. I ordered a Margarita bagel; it was delicious. While most places offer a social scene that is crowded and lacks quality service, Jekyll provides a unique experience for those that prefer a higher level of expectations. read more

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Jekyll at Hyde Park is all about the experience, that's what makes little speakeasy's like this so fun and engaging. We received our code word the day of our reservation, we arrived to Sesame and "placed our order" at the counter, we were greeted by a hostess to take us to our table in the beautiful little speakeasy shortly after. Jekyll is a small space, very intimate and dimly lit. The wait staff was so friendly and attentive to all of our questions. The menu is in the form of a book, carrying you from one page to the next with story after story about each signature drink. The attention to detail in the short passages and the pictures that correspond to each story is truly remarkable, I was blown away by the stories for each drink and how they're referenced back to some of the most loved literature in the world. I ordered the White Rabbit, it was like an extremely elegant orange cream cocktail, but so light and not too sweet - it was such a treat. My boyfriend ordered the Virtue's Vice and it tasted like a vacation, it gave me pina colada vibes, it was also really good. For light bites we ordered the margherita bagel with pepperoni - no complaints here, but also nothing crazy. If you need something on your stomach while you drink, these are decent small plates to share. We'll be back for date night, this is a great spot for an intimate setting to end the evening. read more

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such a cool concept. the drinks correlate to "things" and aspects throughout the speakeasy. The drink menu is a bit overwhelming; simply because it's literally like reading a book. Each drink has a paragraph with a story explaining the drink. There is a full bar, so don't feel compelled to buy a $30 drink but a simple spirit + chaser might be doing yourself a disservice while you're here. Some drinks don't actually have a presentation. So if you're attending for instagrammable things, be sure to ask but if you're more focus on getting something you for sure would like then there's no need to worry. My faves of the night were the Hacker's Secret. It comes out in a smoked out planetarium. It's a tequila based, spicy rose drink (simply put). The other fave was the Memories of Capri. It was a gin based drink, with a frothy egg white topping. It is literally a Caprese Salad as a cocktail, basil, lemon , balsamic. Very herbaceous and is topped with mozzarella + tomatoes. This has no presentation. My friends got the white rabbit when asked for a fruity drink. It is gin has orange air and they topped with orange coconut whipped cream (that's the "show" for this one). They liked it but wished it was stronger, so didn't feel they got their money's worth. The Fountain of Youth had a very weird after taste that I couldn't get pass but tasty at the forefront of the sip. I think it may have been the melon giving the aftertaste. I wish there were bathrooms actually within the speakeasy; people going in and out for the restroom is sort of a giveaway. Music was on point. The night we went was throwback rap, like old jayz ,one biggie song , one tupac (which made my day). read more

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We went here during opening week and it was definitely a really fun experience! Loved the "speak easy" vibes and secretive ambience. It was fun to say the code word and then be whisked away into an intimate, magical little back area. The service here was also excellent. The waiter was kind, attentive and helpful. He made great recommendations. The menu was also really really cool. It was essentially a book, with each mini chapter about each drink. We all ordered cocktails and all of us were truly blown away by them. They were all delicious. I will say, for ~ $30 plus for each cocktail, they better have been good. It was quite expensive, but if you're coming for just one drink, it's worth it because the experience is cool. Would definitely come back, just not too often as it is extremely expensive. read more

Great new speakeasy with upscale, literary vibe. The menu is a book with detailed drink descriptions. They also serve small bites. Drinks are on the higher end $25-30. Service is very good, and while the place is nicely spaced with reservations only, music was a bit loud, making it hard to have a conversation. Jekyll is definitely worth trying, great experience. read more

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the ambiance is stunning, the service is phenomenal, drinks are amazing with great presentation, the vanilla bean crème brûlée was hands down the best! will come back soon! read more

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Visited this Speakeasy that was recently opened by Three Oaks Hospitality Group and we were impressed. As you may know, they also own Ro, Steelbach, M Bird, Stones Throw, Bar and my favorite Speakeasy of all time - Ciro's. It was my birthday celebration and my husband and I decided to try it after our dinner. The really cool thing about this spot is that it is truly hidden in a fun way. You assume that you walk into a bagel shop, where they ask for your password (you'll receive it when you make a reservation), which they type as your order, then ticket prints, you are asked to wait for your bagel and a few minutes later the hostess from Jekyll comes out to walk you inside. As you walk in, you will see an open floor plan, a beautiful bar with gorgeous lighting, chandeliers, outstanding ceiling art work as well as a few cozy booths on your right. The drink menu reads more like short stories that explain a special experience. Jekyll is definitely a unique concept and it was really interesting to read those before we decided on our drink order. Cocktails themselves were special and fantastic! Shane, our server, was a true expert and shared interesting insights about the concept itself and various liquor selections Jekyll carries. Keep in mind, they do not have a full blown kitchen and the bites that are offered at this time are bagels. As far as parking goes, there is a free parking garage next to Sesame or you can valet next door at Ro. Great experience overall. If you are a drink connoisseur, this Speakeasy is for you! read more

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What an excellent spot to grab some incredibly distinct and delicious cocktails. Loved the secret entrance, all the stories that went along with the drinks, the knowledgable staff and the throwback playlist to 90s hip hop. Overall a fun (and pricey) experience to grab a before dinner pick me up, or an after dinner nightcap! read more

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Could not have been more disappointed in our experience. Had a bunch of friends visiting from out of town, so I made a reservation for all of us to have drinks after dinner in Hyde Park. When I booked the reservation, it specifically says that you have the table for 2 hours. We checked in with the host and waited over 30 minutes in the bagel shop for the people sitting at our table to leave. When we questioned the host, he sent a server out to speak to us. She was incredibly rude and condescending and not sympathetic at all to the fact that we had been standing around in an empty storefront - killing all of the momentum of our evening. When I finally asked her not to speak to me the way she was - she then explained that they decided to let two separate reservations overlap at our table, extending their reservation time. She couldn't even give us an approximate time for when our table would be ready. Finally, an hour past our reservation they called to say our table was ready. We ended up going to the bar at Timpano's and had an amazing time. read more

Love that this is a speak-easy. Went in and was surprised, about the bagel shop. The drinks and food were great! The staff was amazing. Love the experience. Can't wait to go back. read more

Visited their first week open after discovering thanks to That's so Tampa. Perfect adult fun for Halloween evening. From the first text to the end, Jekyll set up the perfect experience. Ambiance was amazing. We were greeted by our server and offered some lore and menu suggestions. We all ordered a different drink from the craft cocktail book. Several drinks were gin based which none of us drink so the menu became limited. We each ordered a different drink. The Virtues Vice was lacking in presentation but was the best tasting. The one with the bacon fat was also tasty. The green apple with the garlic and tinctures was barely drinkable. Intensely tart. The Lost in translation had the most amazing presentation but the drink tasted like a bandaid. It was awful. For the prices, we expected more. It wasn't until after the first round, they told us they were a full bar with traditional drinks. Glad we went, but sadly not sure unless the menu is revamped we would visit again. read more

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I love me a place with a moody vibe and good music! Interesting drinks, great service and cool concept! read more

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Staff, drinks, food and DJ Dez were amazing. Will definitely be back. Chill environment with excellent service.

Jekyll was a pleasant surprise! The speakeasy decor was very nice, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend making a reservation and do not come super hungry as the food menu is limited. The main character was the cocktails, but the tableside Caesar salad stole the show. The servers were knowledgeable about the menu and very pleasant. I definitely will be coming back. read more

Located inside a bagel shop. Fun experience for Tampa which doesn't have a lot of places like this. Drinks were awesome and service was great. Our waiters knowledge of the menu was awesome. Casual yet high end vibes. read more

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This has to be experienced! It's a speakeasy! Very lively at table preparation. Fantastic date night. Ask for Meyah! read more

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I loved this place!!! Coming back for sure. The entrance was really cool and creative, the drinks were delicious, creative, and photogenic (the phone ATE it up). We had dinner beforehand so not sure about the food but the pizza bagel was okay! I highly recommend this place, it is worth the hype. The prices were insane, around $40 a drink, but apart from that I enjoyed it a lot. RATINGS Ambiance: 9.5 Service: 8.5 Drinks: 9.5 Presentation: 9.5 read more

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This speakeasy started out great. The morning of my reservation I received a text with the password and directions on how to enter the restaurant and available parking. However, when we arrived, we still had to wait to be seated and since there is a time limit of an hour and a half, that's not cool. When being seated, there were plenty of empty tables, which makes me wonder why we even had to wait to be seated. They serve minimal food items. It's a spot for after dinner drinks which, by the way, took a while to come out. The drink menu has a cool layout. It's formatted like a book and the drinks are chapters with a short story containing the flavor profiles. The music and atmosphere was a nice vibe. The table side preparation of the Caesar salad was pretty cool; however, the dressing was a bit on the tart side. In the end, we spent $130 on deviled eggs, ceasar salad & 3 drinks. Can't say it was money well spent. read more

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It's definitely a private ambiance. The look book of cocktails is a nice touch, but almost every cocktail is $28-30 which is pretty insane, even for so-called luxury. Tampa is really pushing it with these prices. It's South Tampa, but still. We decided to order a few drinks and see how we liked it. The drinks actually were not bad and then alas we hit $100 with one round and bounced. I think they should add seating at the bar, only having love booths dining doesn't let other people enjoy the bar as nicely as others. I do like overall decor of the place and on the walls and the appearance of the bar. I get what they're going for, but it just doesn't do it for me. read more

Went here with my friend a few weeks ago and let me just say the vibes in this place are top tier! The server was very attentive and explained our drinks to us while keeping the storytelling aspect alive! I had low expectations for the fondue but it was actually very good! read more

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Enjoyed the Beef tartar and Lost in Translation cocktail! Such great flavors! Such a great place! Good ambiance. Good service. Good times. read more

Wish I could give zero stars. This place has the worst customer service I've ever experienced. You're better off at a Chilis bar.

The crafted drinks were amazing. The environment dark and moody ! Cowboy killer is ! Our service provided by Rodney was excellent! The beef tartare was mouthwatering! I'd request to replace those unfriendly round stools with real seats that have back supports. An experience indeed! read more

An amazing place. The setting is straight from the old days and easy to imagine what the old speakeasy's must have been like. Beautiful setting, comfortable, cozy booths, romantic. The photo if of our drinkgs and the ceiling. The drinks are presented with great flair at the table and they taste wonderful. I was left wondering if the staff are all owners as they take such pride and care in everything they do. Very friendly, helpful in reading the menu and watching for clues of the drinks that can be ordered. It's a must go to if you are in Tampa. Only minutes from downtown Tampa. read more

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Look .. the thing you go here for is the experience. And at $20-35 a cocktail it should be an amazing experience. The speakeasy vibe is cool and something needed in Tampa. The ambiance nice with a pretty bar. I don't recall the music so I feel that it was either lacking or not memorable. The place would do well with an amazing jazz band to take the vibe up a notch. Maybe they have live music on some weekends. If they don't, they should. The cocktails were incredibly presentable and tasty and they should be. Again this is the reason to go. Live Music would make me stay and come back. Otherwise, I feel it's a one and done visit. The only other item worth mentioning is that the server may have been having an off night and that will make or break that first experience. Unfortunately I was more excited to be there than our server that night. Her lackluster presentation didn't add anything to our night. read more

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Terrible service, bad experience overall. Feels like a scene for middle aged divorced dads to go, the new Blue Martini.

I went for a belated Mother's Day celebration this past Monday with one of my daughters to avoid crowds and was glad I did. I met a wonderful server, Brandon who enjoyed his job very much and was able to recommend something to your liking based on what you were interested in and answer any of the many questions that I had. Whatever your concerns were, he was able to address. I'd recommend, Beef Tartare, Cheese Fondue dish and the Deviled Eggs. The Harkers Secret was my favorite drink. The ambiance was nice. We could hear each other talk and the music playing was music enjoyable to my ears. This is a must try out place. Oh, ladies the restroom was clean. read more

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I'm a sucker for a speakeasy bar and this one is stunning. I think needing a reservation kind of takes away from the experience. As soon as you enter Sesame, the workers ask for your reservation details and secret password, they also don't let you go anywhere near the hidden door. The restroom being outside of the bar area also ruins the experience a little bit. The drink menu is super expensive for what you get. Some of the cocktails have a nice presentation, but they definitely need better glassware and should work on making the drinks prettier and more elaborate if they cost nearly $30 each. The lounge area itself is very intimate and absolutely gorgeous. It's perfect for date night drinks. The concept is unique and I love that each drink tells a story. Overall, I would recommend for a special occasion. read more

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This speakeasy is located inside Sesame Bagel. Make a reservation if you want to get in here. We loved the vibe-dark and moody with an artsy feel. Cocktails are featured in a book and each has its own story, which I loved. Very unique flavors and great presentation! I recommend checking it out if you're in the area read more

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Theme: 5/5 stars It's no wonder why it's called Jekyll at Hyde park. The decorations were eye catching, the menu was enjoyable, and the themed cocktails were entertaining. All of which tied into the name of the restaurant. It was clearly well thought out. Ambiance: 3/5 stars Hidden behind a bagel shop, I found that to be fun, but it was a bit too loud for my liking. I understand it's a small speakeasy, and there was a large party when I went. The dark light was cozy and it really made the place feel secret, I liked that. Food: 2/5 stars Food was overpriced, ridiculous, and pretentious. However, the beef tartare is the saving Grace. I'd go again just for that. Service: 3/5 stars Our server was great, informative, and fun. However, our dinner felt really rushed and it felt like we only had a few minutes to eat. Clearly it's a place for drinks and I was a fool for paying an absurd amount for food that I had no time to eat. It was also my birthday it felt kind of embarrassing having to leave so quickly for the other reservations. read more

Girls night was so fun here. The vibe and aesthetic are beautiful. The drinks are strong and good. Everyone was friendly and greeted us with a smile. The drinks did take long to get but they are fairly new. I also wish they had more bites to eat. Hopefully with time this will come. I would definitely go back. I love a good speakeasy and this is one. read more

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Relaxing and off the beaten path nestled away within a bagel shop. Dim lighting and romantic ambience. Courteous service and unique mixed cocktails. Definitely an experience to try. read more

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left a message with management about service and the nightmare experience we had. They called back and left a message. After now 4 tries the last few weeks to get a hold of someone they have gone silent. Zero resolve for the poor service, incorrect bill, and mistreatment of me and my guests. read more