This was the second reservation that we had for Friday evening, after leaving Ameila's we came here…read morefor cocktails. You walk into a sports bar, let them know you have reservations for Vacancy, they take you downstairs to this quaint little lounge. We sat at the bar, the chairs we so comfy, and we reviewed the menu. I ordered a bananas foster martini, which tasted just like the dessert! Hubby ordered the 18 hour old fashioned. Since we had some time until our next reservation we ordered a second round here. This time I got the banana bread old fashioned and hubby got the tiramisu martini. Both drinks tasted like the dessert. They served really good drinks, the bartenders were super friendly and the presentation was great. We would stop back in.

Such a great speakeasy! You are required to have a reservation to be allowed in so make sure you do…read morethat. I was confused why they wouldn't let walk ins come down to the bar as first come first serve because the entire bar was wide open even though we had to wait for a half hour for a table, but I guess that's just the way they do things. Cocktails were great! They put real care into making fabulous cocktails - definitely worth the prices too (very reasonable for a specialty cocktail). Beautiful decor and great service. We will be back!!

Excellent food and terrific service, looking forward to going back soon!…read more Keith, Medina OH

What a great Italian spot. Cozy throwback vibe…read moreNot expensive Great service The food really was that good. Six of us. Everyone loved their dishes. We all brought leftovers home. Can easily fill up on half salads and bread. Great drinks. Special monthly menu in addition to the standard. Great variety of entrees. Pieces of cake can be eaten by 2 people. Carrot cake is standout. Tip is automatically added to parties of 6 or more. On the " go back to" list.

Ambiance was amazing! We entered from the hotel side through the telephone booth :)…read more Promptly greeted and given recs that all turned out to be delicious!

This speakeasy gets busy! Luckily when we got there, we were able to snag a small area to sit down,…read morebut others weren't so lucky. They entered and left disappointingly. There are two entrances. One through the hotel telephone booth and one through the newstand. Beware that there is a camera watching you if you take the newstand approach... and everyone inside the bar will see you attempt to open! Drinks were awesome, lots of clever drinks. Staff was super friendly in getting our drinks despite it being so busy.

The reign of craft beer has mostly run its course in my heart. Cocktails on the other hand, have…read morebecome more interesting to me. Having tried a few places around Akron for cocktails, I resolved that Ken Stewart's was my best option (still a good one) but sometimes I just want a well mixed drink without all the pomp, circumstance, and prices of a steakhouse. The cocktail menu is quirky and overall solid, plus they can make any of the usual stuff, there's a lounge spot in the front that I prefer when it's available, and on all the tables are boxes of hilariously-outdated Trivial Pursuit cards. My favorite thing about it may be that they haven't plastered a 75" TV on every available surface--they do have TVs but they're ignorable for people like me who find sports uninteresting and commercials annoying. We like to stop and get snacks at Whole Foods or Swenson's on the way in, since they don't have a kitchen. So far they've always been cool with that. I just try to make sure I tip well because I like to take my sweet time when I'm there.

Such a great spot to have a night cap or after dinner drink! We had a big group pop in on a…read moreSaturday evening and the staff was amazing and quick to take care of us all. Great mixologist and such fun options for cocktails. Can't wait to return and check it out earlier in the day on a Saturday when we have more time.

Hidden Gem of the Week Old 97 Cafe is an original train stop…read morelocated in Kenmore is serving incredible cocktails and food! We had the best date night here where every bite and sip was perfection! Bartender Phoebe gave excellent recommendations and made sure we always had a drink in our hand! Love the speakeasy vibe and can't wait for the weather to break to enjoy their incredible patio and live music! We will absolutely be back but secretly wanted to gatekeep this awesome spot! Parking is unique and available in the middle of the street. Cocktails White Cosmo Lemon Drop Martini Espresso Martini Perfect Pear Martini Old Fashioned Manhattan Negroni Dinner Filet with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and House Salad Chicken Philly with Streetlight Chips & Lawsons Dip

We visited on Wednesday since they have a $9.99 Steak Dinner special. The dinner includes a strip…read moresteak, baked potato and a salad. It is a beautiful venue. Our table was in the open and did not provide any protection from the sun. The service was adequate. The steak was not large and cooked correctly. It was what you would expect for the price. The potato was good and came with butter and sour cream. The salad was good and fresh.

Great atmosphere and drinks. Good music on the weekends. Upstairs lounge area is comfortable and…read morechill.

Baxter's Speakeasy was a TOTAL vibe! From the moment we walked in, there was something eye-catching…read moreand beautiful on every wall--seriously, the decor is a masterpiece. The space is filled with amazing art for sale and tons of disco balls, which are completely my style. I couldn't stop taking it all in--I loved every detail! The cocktail we ordered was not only super fun but also absolutely delicious. The bartender was so kind, fun, and really added to the experience. This spot is perfect for a date or a night out with friends. Bonus: I found out there's going to be a DJ every Saturday night for the foreseeable future. If you're looking for a cool, unique place to hang out, Baxter's is definitely worth checking out! There's some pretty cool stuff goin on in Akron

Who knew that this place had so many cool things in it?!? I came for the opening of their new…read morerestaurant, Buckets and was pleasantly surprised to see that there was also a Starbucks, cabaret theater, LeBron Jones memorabilia shop, candy store, and grab-and-go beer spot. There's also great lounge and seating nooks. I think there's even more downstairs. I'm not super familiar with the LeBron James Foundation's work in Akron, but this space feels like a great gathering spot for the community.

Free parking. Staff is incredibly genuine. The entire vibe is love and community. It's a memorable…read morefirst date for $50. I promise you it's memorable. You'll both have fun. If someone does not have fun then go see a doctor. BRING A CAMERA. Be respectful

Very very cool authentic jazz club in Akron. Worth traveling to from neighboring cities/regions…read more Cocktails, music and service were all top notch. Just don't stay at the hotel across the street unless you want to be treated like a second rate citizen. I will definitely be back.

Good entertainment in a comfortable, , cozy and friendly environment. The staff was extremely…read morehelpful. I cannot comment on the food or drinks we did not order any.

No personality behind the bar. She spent her time on her phone. Never smiled, did the bare minimum…read morewith us. A shame because the food was very good. I wish we hadn't tipped the bartender/waitress the full 20 percent because she in no way deserved it...we should have given it to the cook. She is in the wrong job! Not good with people.

Had the brunch today which was the first time offering it and it was absolutely delicious! The…read morebreakfast pizza is like no other! drinks were very tasty and bingo was fun! Great thing to on a Sunday! Highly recommend it! Of course the staff is always amazing!!

Spent a lot of youth here, probably still has stale beer and pleasant ladies to talk to.read more

Location is located next to the old Burkhart brewery and a college section of Akron. The building…read moreis quite old, not in the best of repair. The dancers are very friendly and eager to dance for your tips. There is a cover charge which get you a soft drink. Most of the dancers want you to go to the upstairs loft with him for a VIP dance. The last time I was there it was $20 do use the loft plus a fee for how many songs you wanted the dancer to dance. Unfortunately, for me, there is way too many security cameras, watching you from every different angle heaven for bid, you have to sit there like a bump on a log, and don't even think of touching the dancer.