Always a great spot to visit with my girl! Usually a wait but don't stray or go too far once you…read moreplace your name on the list, people are always filtering in and out. Strong drinks and bartenders are friendly and their attentiveness is refreshing. Inside is quaint dark and moody atmosphere. They have a light menu but fries are on it! Top hidden gem in Sarasota in my opinion. Check out this joint in the alley!

Came here on a Thursday night for their boozy Bingo and totally enjoyed my experience…read more As I was looking for this restaurant based on their address and couldn't find it, a restaurantaur noticed our confusion and said make a right and go down the alleyway. Oh wow, this is going to be interesting. Off we went and yes, there was the speakeasy bar we were looking for. We walked in and were like, OK, this is cool. It was dark with a cool vibe and friendly service. We had a hard time deciding on what cocktail to get because they had so many that looked great. My friend got the espresso martini and I got the Thin Mint. Both were very good. Had a ton of fun playing bingo too. Would definitely go back

my husband and i don't drink alot but if we do, we come here! always a great vibe, great…read morebartenders, great drinks. the live jazz players are incredible and really set the mood. we love the owner, he's so talented at singing. will always stay loyal to this place! love it. we also love the old charlie chaplin and mary pickford films!!!

I love this place. The esthetic and the scenery definitely took me back to the Roaring 20s. A great…read morelounge for handmade cocktails. I recommend getting there early as seating is limited. Did not stay long enough to order a drink but I will definitely head back.

Unfortunately, this experience went from disappointing to downright concerning…read more I do want to distinguish between the two bartenders working. The younger bartender was nice, pleasant, and welcoming. The older gentleman behind the bar, however, was a completely different experience. He came across as rude and was essentially barking orders at guests about how he would take our orders. For a place positioning itself as an upscale cocktail experience, that attitude set the wrong tone immediately. Unfortunately, the drinks didn't make up for it. My espresso martini was mediocre at best. My friend had the lemon drop, which was equally lackluster. Then came the $30 smoked Old Fashioned, which should have been impressive at that price point but was incredibly disappointing. We were also told they infuse their own vanilla into the vodka. Whatever they're using or doing with it, the end result tasted incredibly cheap --not remotely what I'd expect from a premium cocktail program. Then there's the condition of the place itself. There was a wrapped pipe dripping water onto/near a lounge bench, chipped and peeling paint on the walls, and obvious signs that preventive maintenance is desperately needed. The space simply wasn't aesthetically pleasing or maintained at the level the prices and concept would suggest. But it actually got worse when I went to the bathroom. Part of the ceiling appeared to be falling down, water was actively dripping into a bucket, and there was visible dark growth on the ceiling tile that looked like mold. At that point, my concern went well beyond décor. If you're going for an upscale speakeasy experience take a look at The Doctor's Office. That's the kind of atmosphere, presentation, and attention to detail I associate with this concept. When you're charging $30 for a cocktail, expectations are naturally going to be high. I expect excellent drinks, professional hospitality, and a well-maintained environment. Aside from the younger bartender, who was genuinely pleasant, this experience missed the mark across the board.

I went to Craftails Speakeasy and tried the Strawberry Fields from their spring craft tail menu…read more Honestly, it was strong, super pretty, and had this little dried orange thing plus a bubble that added smoke to the drink, felt fancy without feeling "my wallet is crying." Service was awesome too. We got there right when they opened so it was just me and my mom at first and the guy at the bar made it easy and fun. The vibe feels a bit on the fancier side, but it's still chill, a perfect spot for date night or just taking cute photos. No hidden entrance or secret password that we could see and street parking is available. No wait during the day. It's not the cheapest spot, but honestly worth it for the drinks and the aesthetic. I'd love to go back and try more of their craft tails sometime!

Dirty Laundry is one of the coolest spots around if you're looking for something different. The…read morewhole speakeasy concept is a lot of fun. Walking into what looks like a laundromat, using the pay phone, and finding the hidden entrance behind the washing machines is a great way to kick off the night. (Creative Loafing Tampa) Once you're inside, the vibe is awesome. Great music, really good drinks, and the appetizers were all on point. It's the kind of place where you go in planning to have one drink and end up hanging out for a few hours. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the St. Pete area.

Dirty Laundry is a restaurant and speakeasy, disguised as a laundromat! We caught sight of this…read moreplace while walking around west downtown St. Pete, FL near the giant ice cream cone sculpture. It was midday on a weekend, (Apr 2026), and they were serving a short lunch menu. We got a handful of savory beef empanadas with strong black brightly flavored espresso, one with a splash of almond milk. We were tempted by their nitro cold-brew, but instead moved on to chomp on fun zingy chili-lime yucca fries with chipotle aioli, completely compatible with ice-cold Pacifica Clara pilsner and Modelo lager from among craft and classics on-tap. This is a pleasant spot for a Saturday or Sunday midday retreat. We gotta come back in the evening (Thu-Sun) when we're cool enough for their speakeasy :-)

I have found my new, go-to lounge in Orlando. I went on a Thursday night and missed the live music,…read morebut the vibes were still Viking. I was sexy in every way, from the decor to the glassware, to the cigar corner. Every inch of the place was a vibe. Go see Manny, the bartender. His service was unmatched. He made me a Coconut Passionfruit Margarita with a Tajin rim. When I tell you that's THE BEST margarita I've ever had, I mean it. The waitress took one of our party's order wrong and he personally came over, made it right, and was our best friend the rest of the night. We got a yummy charcuterie board to soak up some of the alcohol. Highly recommend that too. The last thing I'll say is that even though we missed the live music, they were still playing the artist's music over the speakers. It's great to see them continue to support local talent because I immediately looked up the person and downloaded their music all because the establishment didn't stop supporting him after he stopped singing. It shows how deep they want to grow roots in the community. Love it and I'm absolutely going back.

From the outside it does not give "speakeasy" vibes but once inside they did a good job with the…read moredecor and ambiance. Plus you need a password to go in. Looking at the menu I was bit surprised they did not have more signature drinks on the menu, mainly mojitos, but then realized this is a Latin speakeasy, with music playing to match. Once I had my coconut mojito I was very pleased. They really do know how to make them. They also have a full bar so anything you want they can make, The bartender and servers were super nice and friendly, and they worked quick to get all drinks out. They also had some food, that looked delicious, and hope I get the chance to come back to try some. After seating in the lounge/ speakeasy area for a while, we moved to the bar for a last drink. The bartender said Espresso Martinis were her specialty so we order those. She was not lying, one of the best we've had.

I sit at the bar a few times a week and drink the Thom Fun drinks -- they are the only place I know…read moreof in the area that has them. That alone keeps me coming back. Sean, Crystal, and Lang are all great. They know what they're doing, they're genuinely friendly, and they remember what you like. The kind of place where you walk in and your drink is already being made before you sit down. The building itself is the old Punta Gorda Train Depot which gives it a cool historic feel that no other bar or coffee shop in the area has. The patio is solid for Florida weather and the inside is comfortable whether you're meeting someone or just sitting at the bar solo. If you're looking for something different than the usual bar scene or another generic coffee shop, this is it. No alcohol, good drinks, good people behind the bar. I recommend it to anyone who asks.

June 2026 ~ This place was really nice ... the coffee-tender was cool and gave us a lot of…read moreinformation. This is such a nice change from Starbucks.

This was an amazing treat for my birthday, thanks to my mensch of a husband. The ambiance is so…read morecool, 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!

Super cool speak easy in Hyde park! You can enter through Sesame cafe and speak with the hostess…read more 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!

I thought I had wrote a review for this unique spot, but it was one of those that slipped past me…read more I'm glad that Yelp's reminder email is a better memory than mine, so I remembered to write something nice about this great spot. I had a group of us driving to Orlando for a weekend and we were making good time, so it was perfect to stop short in St Cloud to see what this Black Squirrel Bookstore was all about. I actually let the girls go in and check it out as we had brought our dog. I sat in the car and read a book ironically, why they had some speakeasy fun. well after maybe a half hour i looked up and my gal and another lady were by the car. The other lady said she was the owner and that we could bring our dog Augie inside. It was very kind of her, as it really wasn't expected art such a nice spot. He sat politely under the table, while we enjoyed some fun drinks, a singer that was adding to a nice night. We left after a couple, but for sure will swing by again when we have the time; great spot.

This place is adorable!!…read more We were on our way to Orlando, and my fiancée found this place for us to stop by. The outside is a bookstore with other cute and interesting things to buy. The bookstore itself is a treat, but we were there for the speakeasy. For this you ring the doorbell outside, they come get you and give you a clue to get in. They don't make you do it if you don't want to but, that is part of the fun. We solved it and in we went. Squirrels everywhere, fun signs, chandeliers, books and light, plus beautiful cozy tables and sofa seating, giving this a great speakeasy ambiance. On the corner a piano, and to our surprise a wonderful live jazz singer, who made our experience even better. The owner happened to be there that night and came to welcomes us at our table. Really nice lady, very happy to see people enjoy the place, and she herself was there with friends having a great time. The drinks are fun, and they have a food menu too. Honestly a place I want to come back to and recommend to everyone.

Six of us came to this speakeasy on a Saturday at 11:24p when Bodega was closing. No password…read moreneeded, you just wander right in behind a sliding large door (see pic). Once inside you see how little this place is, which is one of the reasons for 3 stars. Other downfalls was service being slow, so much that we left without getting any drinks after standing by the bar for about ten minutes without much moving. The place was crowded, probably because earlier today was the pride parade. Another reason for the lower score is only one bathroom stall from what we could tell. And not enough tables because of how small the venue is. There were a couple small tables with drinks on them but no one busing the floor. Liked the decorations in the corner with old record albums... Kiss, Robert Palmer, Chuck Magione, Ricki Lee Jones, Adam Ant. The music playing was good. After Bodega closes the only entrance/exit is a door that dumps to the side alley. It isn't hidden so found it pretty easily. A loose entrepretation of a speakeasy. Might try this again on a less busy night where the bar service can keep up with the patrons. Recommend this place to smaller numbers of 2-4 people. Anything larger and they just can't accommodate properly. In my picture you can see how small all the tables are... Bodega closes several hours before Bar Chica, so if the Central Avenue door is locked then entrance is down the alley to the right. They close at 1a on Saturdays...

This feels like a Hemingway dive bar with sophisticated taste in libations but also delivered…read morestraight Cole tails with the backbone of dive bar. Service was terrific -- they made us feel like it was our bar! Ambiance was in point with suggestive dark, moody lighting. Laughter came easy here and my only gripe was that I missed some of the fun conversation because the music, while excellent, was night club level which made it difficult to talk without yelling.

What a great spot!! If you need your shoes repaired this is the place or if you want a great drink…read moreyou're more likely to get that before a shoe repair. Make sure to get the daily password to enter. Hidden gem with cool speak easy vibes that feels like you went back in time to prohibition era. Cozy sitting area and neat outdoor area on the roof that has a covering but during summer it's hot. The place is very dimly lit adding to the vibe. Fantastic drinks and the bartender was friendly and looked like a prohibition bartender Drinks were fantastic and meticulously crafted. Go check this gem out!! See you soon

Outstanding cocktail lounge--just be sure to make reservations, as it can get very busy and the…read morespace is fairly small. You'll need to navigate one set of stairs to reach the bar, followed by another once you're admitted. The atmosphere is perfect: dark without being overly so, with beautiful candlelight throughout. There's seating at the bar and a few tables inside, while most of the seating is outside beneath a covered glass awning. The drinks are excellent--some of the best I've had in Orlando. The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable and true masters of their craft. If the bar is crowded, drinks can take a little while, but they're well worth the wait. I originally found Hanson's while looking for a place to repair a pair of vintage Vietnam combat boots. Instead, I ended up having some of the best drinks of my life. I went to sleep with the boots beneath my pillowcase, and when I woke up, they had somehow been repaired. Perhaps the spirits of the boots were pleased with my drink choices. A wonderful experience all around!