So fun! Went out dancing for the night. Great dance floor! Good vibe. Nice. Wasnt full of super…read moreyoung people only... Restrooms were cleanish. I will come back.

Remember that time you spent $20 to get in the door to an empty club; only to spend over $30 for…read moretwo drinks and then get pushed in the back by a bouncer as you're leaving for no reason? That happened tonight. These goons have zero legitimacy. Just a bunch of overpromised college dropouts looking to avoid waiting tables at any of your least favorite restaurants. Spending money here is ignorant and stupid. You've been warned.

The service here is 100/10. The owner let us use this space for engagement pictures and all the…read morestaff was so accommodating. They also made us drinks for pictures and by far the best Mai tai I've ever had. Highly recommend coming her for an amazing experience and atmosphere!

Perfect place for a Girls Night Out! Good drinks, good food…read more, and amazing service! They start off with some Dole whip ice cream..need I say more!!

Approaching the parking lot, I noticed cars parked in an area full of shops and art expos closed…read moreduring non-business hours. I got out of my Uber, and I saw a couple walking into the main building. One would assume that everyone is there for art and passes by thinking nothing of it, but I knew there was a secret entrance waiting to be found. I tipped my Uber and walked in. The couple was gone, and all that was left were closed shops in a long wooden hallway. In the Hallway was a man in normal clothes. He said, "The lounge?" Yes, I replied, and he asked for my ID. I showed it to him, then he pointed to a black box on the wall with a moon sticker on it. I pushed it, and the wall opened like an Indiana Jones movie. First impressions are important, and I was impressed. The hidden entrance established the secrecy and exclusivity that I expected from a speakeasy. The Lunar Lounge featured a 1990s retro space theme. This included decorations and art. They had their business logo on the wall, a mural of a naked women sitting on a crescent moon with long red hair covering her private parts. There was a robot-shaped snack machine with a mini tube television for a head, static on the screen with angry black electrical tape making his eyes and mouth. The music was energetic without overpowering people's conversations. Calling ahead of time, I met with a bartender who explained to me that they had no intention of becoming a speakeasy; they wanted to create a safe place for their friends who were part of the LGBT community to express themselves out of sight of public view without fear of judgment or discrimination. Basically, meeting every requirement of a Modern Speakeasy. The owner did a good job creating a convivial atmosphere. People were friendly and socially warm in this relaxed environment. According to the Annuals of Tourism, "Convivial atmospheres are powerful in that they carry with them a transformative potential in terms of individuals' openness to and anticipation of future encounters, and their attendant feelings"(Rokka). The Hosts, therefore, created an Atmosphere catered to their intended Patrons. Even though the secret entrance and the atmosphere made this speakeasy impressive, the focus is on the drinks. Now, a bartender does not need to be a master at mixology, but for the sake of the evaluation, there are a few things people tend to look for in a drink. I personally evaluate a cocktail based on the balance of sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and aftertaste. According to the International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, "mixologists, with their aesthetic approach, contribute to transforming mixology into a form of cultural and creative expression" (Creta). I ordered a sophisticated drink from their menu, wondering what they might do differently. I ordered their Cosmopolitan, a signature cocktail. Instead of putting one shot or two shots, the bartender put a shot and a half. This made the alcohol blend in with the sweetness, not too sweet, so that someone would not drink it too fast. With the cranberry juice, he added a space candy garnish shaped like the moon, and as it dissolved, it started to dye the drink blue. After I finished the drink, I ordered it again from a different bartender, and she made it the same way. I saw consistency; all their signature cocktails looked cold, full of artistic expression, and used high-quality ingredients. Now, an argument I would consider valid concerning Speakeasies is: "A real Speakeasy is a traditional hidden room within a restaurant or cave with formal attire and with jazz music." And to a point, I would agree, but at that time, cave networks were maintained, and Restaurants were a family business where you could make a secret room without corporate overreach or whistleblowing. Those places were modern at the time. Today, Speakeasy simply means to go somewhere to drink away from the general public to speak easily. This could be two construction workers getting off work to go to an exclusive place where most union workers go to relax after work, to a private room where two politicians talk shop out of earshot of the public, or to a restaurant turning into a bar after business hours and bringing in a DJ, karaoke or actual theatre. All of these activities meet the constantly changing environment that would and could be seen in a speakeasy. Ultimately, the Lunar Lounge succeeds because it captures the cultural purpose of a speakeasy, with secret doors leading to a convivial atmosphere and well-made cocktails. Based on my data and experience at the Lunar Lounge, I would consider it a modern speakeasy. The 18th Amendment wasn't just about stopping the sales of alcohol. It was about stopping people from expressing themselves in America and spreading cultural influence. The Lunar Lounge met my basic evaluation of a speakeasy, not just the physical building, but also the Freedom of Expression that its customers enjoyed.

Fun entrance and vibe. The service was nice and friendly. Great location. Drinks were delicious. We…read morewill definitely be back.

We were invited to meet friends here for dinner and a show for a fun Saturday night out…read more Parking was super easy and sdll lit. The venue was as interesting on the inside as it was on the outside! Fun neon, simple deco, and plenty of atmosphere! The dinner was a great suprise! I didn't expect much from pub food, and all expectations were exceeded. My burger was juicy and filling. The fries were fried to perfection and not greasy at all. My wife had a turkey club and loved it too! The entertainment was absolutely top notch. The only downside was it didn't start at the posted time. This meant we all had to wait downstairs for 30 minutes. This would be zero issue except we made the effort to get there at opening to ensure a table. By the time it opened, they were packed and it was a mad rush to get seats. I just recommend they do something to help ensure those there get to go up in some orderly fashion when this happens. Not the end of the world and it was all worth the very minor inconvenience. Great show and great food!

Great vibes with lots of diversity & Dj's. Younger crowd upstairs with volume speed bartending…read more More craft cocktails downstairs. 20's-30's upstairs. 40's & up downstairs. They are a great venue with lots of energy! Wear something comfy that you can sweat in. Upstairs is hot.

Super cute small speakeasy in the Freda restaurant . They have food drinks and a cute patio to…read moreover look the Paseo District. This space has fun drinks inspired by movie quotes. The service is on point . This is a cute idea for date night .

Really cool place with a cool vibe. The bartenders are fantastic and charismatic. The drinks are…read moreimaginative and named after famous quotes from movies. Located in Frida in the Paseo district. Magnificent whiskey destination. Great chill place for an afternoon dinner drink!

My experience at this bar has changed my life. I am now a better person. The bartenders stroked my…read moreevery right place just to make me comfortable. Just kidding... it's a good bar, good drinks, and a lot of wild personalities.

This is a cozy little establishment in the Paseo District. They have a great drink selection with…read moretasty cocktails. Nice patio area! Dog friendly. The bartenders are friendly and fast. Perfect for day drinking and chatting with friends and family. I'm coming down sometime for Wiener Wednesday.

I visited Cookies a little while back and have very good memories. We were celebrating a friend…read moregetting married, and for the girls night out we wrapped up our night here for Karaoke. The crowd was a mix of people from all walks of life, and everyone was so supportive and encouraging. Even I got up and gave it a go! I have two criticisms - it's been a long time since I've been in an establishment that allows smoking indoors. This is not allowed anywhere that I know of in New York, so it was surprising to me that this is still allowed. And I don't enjoy that, so this would likely not be a place I would go regularly. But once in a while OK. Parking is also limited in their own lot - and I worried about being able to fit in and get out of the lot - so we parked next door which also had me worried even though it wasn't a big deal and I didn't get ticketed or towed. But I did think about it multiple times that night.

We had such a great time singing karaoke! It's small but everyone is so friendly, like family.read more

Staff members are wonderful. Pizza, games, drinks, and a patio area. Seems like a good atmosphere…read moreand crowd.

We love Up Down and have been coming here for years. Usually the service is great and everyone is…read morevery friendly. Last night we had a bald bartender with piercings (i don't remember her name) who was insanely rude the second we got to the bar. Had a horrible attitude the whole night and was rude to multiple people in the group I was with. Horrible service with an even worse attitude.