I really enjoyed my time at the Dockum. Our drinks came out quickly and our food was excellent. In…read moreadditions, our server Haleigh provided some great drink recommendations. I also really enjoyed the ambiance as the low lighting was quite relaxing. Overall I would highly recommend visiting the Dockum!

Had a wonderful time at my first Wichita speakeasy!…read more I'm in town visiting family, and they decided to introduce me to Dockum. And what an introduction it was. First off, this is a beautifully crafted location. Tucked away inside a rather unassuming downtown hotel, you would never imagine what's waiting for you downstairs. After crossing the lobby, we were directed to the lower level, where we had to give a secret knock to gain entry. And just like that, we were transported back in time. The atmosphere is magnificent. The intimate downstairs setting, the decor, and the overall mood give the place a personality all its own. It feels like stepping into another era, with all the charm and mystery you would expect from a speakeasy. But what makes Dockum particularly interesting is the history behind its name. In 1958, a courageous group of African American students staged a peaceful sit-in at the Dockum Drug Store lunch counter, located upstairs from where the speakeasy now sits. For nearly four weeks, these young people challenged segregation, ultimately helping bring an end to discriminatory service practices at the Dockum chain in Kansas. Think about that for a moment. Here I was, enjoying a beautifully designed speakeasy, only to discover that the building above me had been part of something far more significant than a night out. That history adds another dimension to the experience, and I appreciate that the establishment makes an effort to acknowledge it. Now, back to the drinks! Wonderfully crafted, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. I ordered The Last Word, and what made it even more memorable was the little show they put on while preparing it right at our table. I love when a cocktail becomes part of the experience rather than simply something placed in front of you by their beautiful waitstaff. The food? Good, but not great. It certainly wasn't the highlight of the evening, but it didn't take away from what made the visit special. And that's really the thing about Dockum. You're not just going downstairs to grab a drink. You're stepping into an atmosphere filled with character, enjoying a little theater, and visiting a place connected to an important chapter of Wichita's history. If you're in downtown Wichita and looking for beautifully crafted cocktails, a little mystery, and a location with a story worth knowing, Dockum is absolutely worth visiting. As for me, I already know I'll be back. After all, now that I know the secret knock, it would be a shame not to use it again.

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and great service! My husband and I travel a lot and we were…read moreimpressed with how charming and authentic this restaurant was!

Great atmosphere, great drinks. So glad we came out to see what Flight 1868 was about.read more

On a rainy Wichita night, looking for a nightcap after the Dylan concert, we stopped in Old Town…read moreand ducked into this joint upon seeing live jazz advertised. I thought - how bad can it be? Knowing a potential answer was "really bad." Instead, there were five musicians, playing the guitarist's tunes and/or arrangements, listening to each other, playing as a unit, and improvising capably. The drinks were not bad. And there was one table of blockheads jabbering over the music. All in all, a nice experience.

Walker's is a one of a kind jazz lounge in Wichita. Whether you come for local legends like Josué…read moreor Jim Paisano or for their signature cocktails and friendly staff, you will not be disappointed. Come early though if you don't have tickets yet, because Alchemy will sell out fast once word spreads. This would be a great date spot or a place perhaps to meet the one you'll make beautiful music with. Keep up the great work Waker, Lexi, Sarah, and Cheyenne.

Stopped in for the first time. The ambiance and customer service is good…read more I ordered the Truffle Royale Smash Burger (9/10) and Truffle Fries (8.5/10) The burger could've had more flavor. The sauce is what is providing the flavor. The fries were crunchy and good. The food came out at a decent temperature. My friend ordered the Ginger Chicken Bites, Deviled Eggs and Truffle Fries. She felt the chicken bites didn't have any flavor and were okay. I felt the chicken bites could've had more flavor as well. It was fresh and hot though. She enjoyed the fries and Deviled Eggs. The Sunshine Old Fashioned and Paradise Peach drinks were 9.5/10! I ordered a medium well filet mignon, loaded baked potato and sautéed green beans to go. As seen in the photo, there were a SCOOP of green beans. The steak was overcooked and not even close to medium well which is what I ordered. My mother thought it all tasted good, it just wasn't cooked how I asked for it to be. I'd rate the overall experience a 7/10.

I really wanted to like this place. It's near our home and would be a great go to, but this is the…read morethird, and I'm afraid final, visit to Sheets Creek. The first time we dined here, we were seated on the patio and it had so much potential, but the stench from the nearby backyards (dog business) was overwhelming. The second visit was just fine, but this last visit was mostly bad all around. First, we were seated right away, but it took quite a while for a server to make their way to our table. It was really busy, so that is understandable, and the servers were all very friendly. It is not a quiet place by any means and our table was directly between the side door to the patio (smelly and hot every time the door was opened) and the kitchen which was abuzz with activity and really noisy. There was live music on the patio but that was out of earshot. We were served water and those glasses were kept full (thankfully because my son in law was dehydrated from attending the Wichita Open all day). Despite us taking a while to look over the drink menu, our drink order was never taken. We ordered a starter and got dill pickle bombs. They were fine. Standard bar food that we finished fairly quickly. We waited for 15 minutes for someone to return to take our entree order and quickly requested a couple things from the "specials" menu and a couple from the standard menu. We didn't mention drinks because we were eager to get the food order in, and after she left the table we said, "oh shoot. We didn't order drinks. Oh well she will be back." We didn't ever see our primary waitress again. People came by to fill water and to drop off our entrees. Then someone came to ask if we needed anything else and by then, we decided to stick with water. The first entree was salmon and chips. Looking back, the description might not have been investigated fully, because my husband was surprised that the salmon arrived breaded as you would expect cod or haddock to be in a fish n chips combo. It was not very appealing, but the fries were good. The server had asked if he preferred ranch or ketchup with fries and he replied ketchup but proceeded to receive neither. The second entree was a 6oz steak from the specials menu served with potatoes and a choice of vegetables. I requested green beans and both the sides were decent but did not knock my socks off. I ordered my steak medium rare and that is what I received. The flavor was good, but I can say without hesitation, it was the worst cut of meat I have ever been served. The steak came sliced and layered on top of the potatoes (probably to make it look more substantial since it was a smaller portion.) I had to ask for a steak knife because the table knife could not cut through any part of those slices. I got the steak knife, powered through some tendons and tried like mad to consume a small bit. I could not chew this steak. Until that day, I don't think I have ever spit out food in a restaurant, but I did not have a choice. It was either spit it out or swallow it whole. My son in law ordered a Cobb salad and said it was great! Score! Nothing terrible or out of the ordinary to report. Lastly, my daughter's meal might have been the most strange. Her entree was from the special menu and was described as a Shrimp Scampi Fettucine with garlic in a white wine butter sauce. At first bite, she immediately said, "Wow. That's really lemony." She kept eating (because thankfully she likes lemons) and gave her husband a bite. He physically retracted and said, "dang. That's a lot of lemon." She then asked me to try a noodle and gave both my husband and myself a fettuccine noodle. It tasted like the noodles had been boiled in lemon juice. The odd thing is that lemon was not mentioned in the description and the dish, upon further inspection, actually had lemon rind mixed in. There was no white wine butter sauce to speak of... just onion, garlic, and lemon with shrimp. It wasn't terrible. But that's definitely not in line with the description, and really not what she was expecting. A member of the wait staff stopped by and asked if she could bring us a sweets menu. At no time did anyone inquire about the meal. We said no to the sweets and asked for the check. My final assessment was that Sheets Creek is a nice place for friends to meet up and have drinks. They have live music and a nice atmosphere if you aren't looking for a quiet place to relax. The prices were not outrageous and had they been more, I might have complained. There were too many things to mention to staff and I would have come off as petty. Life is too short. Sheets Creek seems to be trying too hard to be unique and for me is missing the mark.

Well this time I decided to try a salad. I got the…read moreROADRUNNER. Instead of corn and beans I substituted crumbled bacon and croutons and I added fried chicken. It was amazing!! I ate half at the restaurant and finished the rest for dinner. I did prefer ZACKS Italian dressing over the jalapeno ranch. The fried chicken was amazing, I loved how crunchy it was. I highly recommend this salad

Wow! What a great find! I was looking for a good sandwich for lunch. Red Bird delivered! I got…read morethe Italian one with fries. It was a large and tasty sandwich. The fries were battered. Crispy but pillowy soft in the middle. The service at the bar was phenomenal. It was busy but I got my food very quickly. This was a great restaurant. Definitely worth coming to!

Great place for a craft cocktail. Two of us drank old fashioneds while the other two had…read moreManhattans. Service was great with just enough attention from the staff. The front door was propped open, so there was some road noise from passing traffic. Otherwise, all was great.

I saw an article that listed this Cocktail Bar as new to Wichita. My husband and I really enjoy…read moremixed drinks for our date nights so we knew we had to come check it out. From their facebook and the article I got the vibe it was a Cocktail Lounge/Bar with live music etc. We came on a Friday night, there was a good amount of people in the bar. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits enjoying their drinks. We sat at the bar and the bartender Julian helped us. He was very friendly and approachable. I order the Suga Suga How You Get So Fly (it is an espresso martini with a cinnamon rim and a brown sugar syrup) my husband got the Mr. M Berry. Unfortunately I did not like my drink, I drank my husband's drink. His drink was good. Mine tasted very syrupy and artificial in flavor. We decided to stay for one more drink to leave on a good note. I ordered a Tequila Old Fashion (not on the menu) and my husband got Moxie's 4x4. These were a lot better than our first drink. For my old fashion it was very thick and syrupy, but I let the ice melt for a while and it was a better texture. I plan on coming back with some girlfriends and maybe trying some new drinks. As well I think I would like when they have live music more. They were playing really loud club music. Rap and R&B. Don't get me wrong I like that music. But not at a Cocktail Lounge Bar. I was hoping for something a little more relaxing and sensual. Dimmer lights and music to match that vibe. I know it's new so maybe they are still trying to adjust the overall aesthetic. Overall it was a 4/5 maybe a 3.5/5. I will give a more updated review my second time around with the live music and other drinks. Bartender and service: 5/5 Prices are reasonable. Bar is clean and well kept. Menu: 1/5. They are hard to read and flip pages.

Came here while our friends were in town visiting us. The bartender was friendly. The outside fire…read morepit is broken so I guess it really isn't a fireside lounge right now. There isn't even a fireplace inside. But there's hope because the bartender was telling us a further remodel is in the works. Drinks are also pretty overpriced.

Awesome cocktails and beer. A great place to relax if you're here on business. Staff is extremely…read morepleasant and great at the small talk or the queues when you don't want to chat.

We hosted our son's wedding rehearsal here. There were 20+ of us. The food was bountiful and…read moredelicious! The wedding punch was yummy. The service was outstanding. It was a beautiful evening so we were able expand out to the patio. Definitely plenty of seating. Our granddaughters were present as well and they enjoyed the games and bubbles. Highly recommend this place for a gathering.

Such a cute little gem! A friend took me here a few months ago for some after dinner drinks for my…read morebirthday. I didn't even know this place existed. Wichita has a champagne bar?! The service was great, too, but there's not that much seating. It's a really cute spot-- especially for a girls night. It shares a space with The Work Room store so it was fun walking around and seeing all the neat stuff they sell.

Where to start, the appetizer of chips and dip was delicious. I got the Italian salad and I could…read morehave picked the bowl it was so good. We ended with wedding cake and it did NOT disappoint. Our server was phenomenal!!! She was very knowledgeable of the menu and drinks. We had a party of 10 and had the best time. Eventhough it was crowded we could still talk without having to raise our voices This is definitely a place to go!!!

First let's talk about what was FANTASTIC-they have this big private meeting/dining room that is…read moreabsolutely PERFECT for groups, parties, meetings...it's upstairs, it's private, quiet and it has lots of natural light and a view! Then we get to all the things that really matter if you are a restaurant and NOT a catering venue. Training-why is your server not trained well on how to interact when there is a speaker/leader who is talking when she decides to interrupt? Why is the food so focused on being smashed into a shape that fits inside the rim of the plate? It almost seemed as if they stacked all our plates full of food on top of each other (I don't think they did that?), without covers, because my meal came compacted, shaped and stuffed into the plate...very unappetizing. The food wasn't terrible, but it was cold and put on the plate based upon a list and and photos...not by anyone who ever considered that an actual SOUL was going to have to PUT IT IN THEIR MOUTH.... So 5 stars for room 3 stars for service (she was really nice) 2 stars for food Averages out to 3! If you aren't going for a meeting or party-it might be different!

You really can't go wrong here. We've been many times and it's always been great. This last time I…read moregot the Turkish coffee and a tuxedo bomb and they were both great as well. The tuxedo bomb was definitely my favorite part! Being the adult that I am, I had dessert first. I hadn't planned to eat the whole thing before dinner since it was on an empty stomach. Unfortunately I did because it was so good! I ended up feeling a bit queasy afterwards, which was totally my fault. Sweets on an empty stomach always does that to me, but it was worth it and I'd do it again after eating my meal I felt fine. I almost got another tuxedo bomb togo but despite it being my cheat day, I didn't want to complete kill my diet so I refrained. I will definitely be back for another one though! Food aside, the waitresses there are both super nice and the place has a very nice ambiance.

Litttttterally the best place in the WORLD!!! The service…read moreis always fire & the food is the bomb dot com. All of 2025 I was in prep for bodybuilding, which is actually why I wasn't leaving reviews anywhere, but this place came In clutch Great for events & never disappointed. You'll be happy you went.