Visited this place while at a work conference in the area. Was intrigued by the pizza spot above and didn't realize there was a speakeasy until looking for places to hang later in the night. There were a handful of people which made it crowd pretty quickly . My only complaint was the temp...it was sweltering in there! I've been to plenty of speakeasys that have no problems with temp so hopefully this one can figure it out. Altogether a great time! read more

What a fun little bar. A true hidden gem if you don't look for it. The only food you can get is upstairs, which is the pizza, but I'm not sure if you can bring it downstairs or not? The ladies behind the bar were incredible nice and help my wife to pick out a drink. Since I don't drink, I got a coke. We'll definitely be back. Her drink was the Best Day. read more

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My friends and I came here for the first time last night after hearing so much about it. It's super cute inside and a great vibe. There were several groups inside but there was comfortable seating for everyone. Personally I didn't love the drink menu just because it isn't my type of drinks. Overall super cute and fun and definitely check them out for the vibe! read more

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If you start your night in the Short North / Convention Center part of Columbus, I recommend finishing it here. I'm not going to lay out the exact entrance here, but if you can't follow the address and the hints about being under a pizza joint, you are too drunk and you need to just get an Uber home or to your hotel. So this place combines a Speakeasy with a Tiki Bar - two great tastes that taste great together. The bartender makes fantastic Tiki Classics, but can also whip up anything you can dream up. The ambiance is the perfect psychedelic tiki vibe you get from black lights and tiki chachkas. The doorman has the requisite muscles and gear to filter out the 17-year-olds with cheap fake IDs. If you are searching either "Speakeasy" or "Tiki" in downtown Columbus, Sacred Palm needs to be at the top of your list! read more

Sacred Palm - The bar lighting says it all ... - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Chill tropical vibes in the freezer. Music and atmosphere were fun. Cocktail list and actual drinks were underwhelming. At least there is pizza on the way out. read more

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Super cool hidden basement bar. Drinks were good and strong. Service was a bit slow but is on par for this kind of place. Would recommend stopping in for a few drinks if nearby. read more

Finally got to go check out this bar it's pretty cool, kinda small with limited seatings. Love the decor and lighting really nice vibes. Drinks are strong and good kinda pricey but I didn't mind I only needed one ..probably depends what you order -mine had 3 different liquors in it probably why lol The people and bartenders are really nice and mostly a younger crown but a few in their 40's and 50's it looked like as well. Probably gonna bring a few friends next time. read more

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Awesome! Good drinks and lovely vibe. Small and intimate. We came at 8 on a Saturday and it wasn't crowded. Not sure how it is later, we only stayed for 1 drink. read more

Ok - this is a tiny place in a Secret basement with crazy decor and fun bartenders - have a slice upstairs and then go down at 10pm have a great time - Super fun but super small:) just do it read more

Sacred Palm - Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Sacred Palm is secretly hidden inside the Mikey's across from the convention center. It's one of those speakeasies. There's a tropical kind of theme. It puts its drinks in funny cups. The kind with an umbrella. It doesn't have to be complicated to get in. Just ask someone about it. This is located downstairs. It's behind the kitchen. The bar looks like some kind of lounge in Miami. It's covered in blue carpet. There's neon lights, which are trippy. I had the Saturn. It's about $12 for a cocktail, which is kind of a lot but these are strong. They still are easy to swallow though. All the fruit juice helps. You can sometimes hardly taste the alcohol in it. The cocktails are very good. Beware of the one owner. If you sit on his couch he will kick you out of there. read more

Sacred Palm - Saturn - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We stumbled upon this place this past weekend after exploring the short north. Just like the other reviews said it's pretty easy to find. Just find the stairs down inside of Mikey's. At the bottom there will be a bouncer sitting outside a cooler (pretty neat to walk through). The speakeasy is Hawaiian themed, with low lighting and lots of color. There is ample seating -- door guy kept a count of how many people were in at a time so it didn't get crowded which was nice. Drinks are probably pretty standard for short north. On average we paid about $11-$12 for a cocktail. The staff was all super nice. Special thanks for Chris and Terell for making our night so fun. Would definitely return. read more

Sacred Palm - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ok Columbus, I see you! A friend recently told me about this new speakeasy below the new Mikey's Late-Night slice (across from the convention center) and I'm so glad he did. As I made my way through the pizza joint, down the stairs, and in line next to a giant freezer, I instantly felt my cool meter increase from pretty cool to damn she super cool (hair flip). And honestly, the freezer had nothing to do with it. Heck, I hadn't even walked through it yet. A "bouncer" welcomed me at the entrance, checked my ID, and guided me through the double door freezer, which yes - is stocked with random condiments and such. Once you walk through the second door you are greeted with warm lighting, dope lounge décor, fun jams, and cool people. The bar is straight ahead with televisions above showing fun music videos. Both times I've been here the music was on point. Now, the bartenders have some delicious recipes up their sleeves because both drinks I've gotten here were fire. The Blue Hawaiian is an explosion of fruit in your mouth. It's a vodka drink with pineapple, lime, coconut, and who knows what else... magic maybe! I also really enjoyed The Saturn, which is a gin drink with lemon, passonfruit, and a few other ingredients. They really nailed the tiki drinks here. They are tasty and do not slack on the liquor. They also have a small beer selection for those that prefer to skip on the harder drinks. As if the place couldn't get any cooler, the bathrooms are clean and decked out in crazy wallpaper and the hallway walls are adorned with quirky paintings. I am so pumped to see a hip new spot like this open up in Columbus and I'm excited to try the rest of their cocktail menu. The vibe here is really versatile. It's great for entertaining friends or even a fun date spot. I'll definitely be back and while I'd love for this joint to be Columbus' best kept secret... the secret is definitely already out! read more

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Great place to get drinks pre or post dinner. The vibe is great, the bartenders are friendly, and the drinks are amazing!!! You gotta go here!!! read more

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I'd never heard of the Sacred Palm before but was very excited to learn about this underground speakeasy hidden underneath Mikey's Late Night Slice downtown! It's a trendy, tropical themed bar with cool blacklights, flowers and pretty cocktails. The drinks are a bit overpriced at ~$12 but taste great. It's a popular spot and kind of hard to find a seat. There are maybe 5 groups of chairs. My only constructive criticism is the music was a bit loud for the small space and not quite the right vibe- they were playing EDM but would have been better with some chill music. read more

Sacred Palm - Last wave drink - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I recently rented out this space for an after party for my wedding. The location was key as it was close to many downtown hotels. I worked with Amanda to setup rental space and order pizza to be available for guests. Our bartenders and Amanda were super easy to work with and so nice! We had a out 40 people in the space and it was perfect for what I was looking for. Definitely worth it for any event or just for late night drinks on the weekend! read more

I've been wanting to check this place out since I heard about it. A group of us went Saturday night about an hour after they opened. We were put on a waiting list as it was already busy! We didn't wait very long, and when they were ready for us the security guard brought us around the door and into the bar. The decor and overall vibe was awesome and they had great music playing. The bartenders were very friendly and the drinks were amazing! read more

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Went in on a very dead Halloween night. I didn't mind once I saw how small the place is. I had been looking forward to checking this place out since the summer time. It definitely has a cool speakeasy vibe. The bartender greeted my friends and I quickly and politely. The drinks, like most have mentioned, are pricey but what I expected at a spot like this. My friends and I stayed for a bit before heading to the next bar. The place is definitely a good place to begin the night. It's small and intimate. The drinks were decently strong. I would be interested in returning on a more crowded night but honestly the vibe definitely benefits from it being less packed. read more

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This place is probably one of the greatest hidden gems in downtown Columbus! Located at the infamous Mikey's Late Night Slice on High & Vine. To get to the hidden spot, you have to go downstairs and check in with the bouncer/host. Once you enter through the freezer..... you are welcomed with pink tropical decor. The scenery is so cool and the drinks were very strong. The atmosphere was very nice and fun to hangout with friends. read more

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Great service, drinks are yummy, and great ambiance. Love the hidden, dreamy, speakeasy vibe. I came here with my friends when they visitors and they enjoyed it. read more

Lovely place to hang and talk. Intimate little hideaway. Bartenders are friendly the music is chill. The drinks are potent. Kitchy decor . Loungey couches and chairs. read more

Sacred Palm - Sweet " secret" hang out. Nice place to start or end your night. Very chill vibe. Friendly bartenders strong drinks. - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is located below Late Night Slice and is a very small bar. The customer service was great and the ambiance was on point. This might not be a place a younger crowd would appreciate but a more mature crowd would approve of it. The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. The playlist was a decent selection for a Friday night. The best part of this lounge is that there is a pizza parlor upstairs AND the decor is so beautiful. read more

This place is a hidden in gem with amazing tasting cocktails. I love the ambience and the stuff is very nice given how busy they always are. If you're looking for a really cool sheik place to impress your friends bring them here. read more

One of the coolest places I have ever been!! What an atmosphere!!! Yummy drinks and comfy couches. read more

Sacred Palm - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Such a neat concept located beneath Mikey's Late Night Slice. Take the stairs in the back and follow it around behind the cooler. The cocktails are varied and creative. Kind of dark but it works for the vibe. Bartenders are friendly and fast. Get there early. read more

Chill, relaxing atmosphere. Good vibes. Great drinks. Both bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. And there's pizza upstairs!

Like a speakeasy met a tiki bar in Miami in the mid-80s and their love-child now lives in Mikey's basement. I thought it was a cool aesthetic and I like the cocktail list and liquor selection. I enjoyed the Old Fashioned and the Sauzerac and I got to taste someone else's Pain Killer and classic Daiquiri. All four were delicious (and strong). Depending on the night and the time, you may have to wait and it could be a pretty long wait. We didn't have to wait but when we left there were 10-15 people waiting in line for a place that seats about 30. read more

The Sacred Palm is one of the coolest places I've ever been! My friends and I were enjoying some drinks up the street when I told them that I've been wanting to check out this speakeasy around the corner. Once we walked into Mikey's Late Night Slice, my friends were a little skeptical. We followed the booze sign and then made our way down the stairs. This is where we found a nice woman sitting in front of a freezer. She asked if we were looking for the restrooms and I told her we were actually looking for the Sacred Palm. She immediately smiled and check our ids. She then lead us through the freezer and into a very cool speakeasy. My friends and I were absolutely blown away. We came around 1am so there was not a wait and it was not very crowded which was really nice. The lighting and decor was very cool. It added to the whole secret bar experience. We did not try any of the signature drinks, but I enjoyed a nice Elvis Juice. I will definitely be back and will tell everyone I know to check out the Sacred Palm! read more

Underwhelmed. I guess it's sort of a 70s (?) Miami (?) Vibe to it? IDK. I just didn't enjoy myself, which sucks because this place could be amazing due to the location read more

Sacred Palm - Speakeasies Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

One of the coolest speakeasies I have been to. It's not really one that you "need to find out how to get in" but more so one with a really cool entrance. Not sure if I should go into more detail, so I won't, but just go downstairs in Mikey's Late Night Slice and you'll figure it out. I'd get there early, and we got there at 8 when they open and it filled up fast! Overall, great place and would highly recommend to all. read more

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I got the pleasure to visit this hidden tropical oasis at Mikey's Late Night Slice and taste their new cocktail menu the other night. I love when you walk in you instantly feel like you're on vacation. The space is small but on a Thursday it was not too busy. I like the feel of the small intimate setting. Makes it feel even more like a real "speakeasy." The bartender was very passionate about the history of the cocktails and sourcing local alcohol for their drinks. Out of the four new cocktails; Chi Chi, Painkiller, Sazerac, and Singapore Sling my favorite was the Chi Chi. It was so tropical and not too sweet. Made me feel like I was right on the beach. If you want a fun casual night out this is definitely a spot you don't want to miss. read more

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Me and a few friends went out to celebrate two of our birthdays and decided to stop by here because it looked really cool online and honestly it was. The bar gave off really good vibes and the bar tender along with the people were extremely nice. Although it did very quickly got overcrowded dew to the small space and then it took way too long to get drinks since there was only one bar tender at a small bar but Honestly my biggest issue is the two I'm assuming cops but could have just been scrony bouncers that try too hard to be intimidating sitting at the bottom of the stairs before you came in that made me and my friends very uncomfortable and somewhat uninvited. Oh and hope you got plenty of money going into here cause drinks are a lot more expensive than atleast what I'm used to read more

Really cool "hidden" speakeasy. If you're bored with your usual weekend spots, give this one a try. The drinks were really good & while it was a little tight when we first walked in, a couch opened up within 15 minutes for our group to snag. Can't wait to bring more friends here! read more

This place is amazing! Beautiful atmosphere, good vibes, excellent bartenders. If you are coming in for a trip, or just live here, you have to check it out! read more

The decor is cool, the idea is neat, the chairs are SUPER comfy and the service is good. My favorite thing was the blue Hawaiian cocktail. It is a diabetes-inducing work of art. I'd request a punch bowl full of it to wash down my last meal on this earth. I think we should petition to make it the city drink and pressure Starbucks to replace the chai tea latte with the Blue Hawaiian. read more

A very cute place to hang out and have a few drinks in a chill environment. Mixed drinks were too heavy on the alcohol for my taste. The lush decor combined with the lighting in the room is to die for. read more

Directions to find this speakeasy: - go into Mikey's late night slice - walk towards the back, past the bar (look for the exit sign!) - go down the stairs all the way - don't turn! Find the bouncer at the bottom, who will check your ID and lead you to the freezer and then the bar Alternate directions (not as speakeasy-like, but more direct): - when looking at the entrance to Mikey's, go to the left where the side of the building is... there's a door there that you may be able to walk into - turn right down the stairs to find the bouncer So overall I wasn't super impressed with the place. They have a tropical Hawaiian theme going on, which I thought was kinda tacky (but others might find it pretty and unique). Maybe I'm just more old fashioned and like the traditional speakeasy vibe. Also their claim on them being at capacity and making us wait was kinda dumb because once we went inside, there weren't that many people, and later it was twice as packed. They also didn't grab us like they were supposed to when they did have space so we waited upstairs for a while. If we didn't check a second time I'm not sure they would've ever gotten us. I do like how there's a good amount of seating inside though. And admittedly I did not have one of their cocktails, but I heard they weren't good. So really this review is mostly based on the ambiance of the bar, so I guess take it with a grain of salt. But even if their drinks were really good, I still think I would prefer to go to different speakeasies rather than this one. read more

Great space for cocktails! A friend hosted their birthday party there, and the staff was amazing and accommodating!

The bartender working on the evening of 2/15/2019, when asked to make a Daiquiri and DIDN'T say, "sorry I don't have a blender in the bar". Bartender that night (long haired dude with a ball cap) knew his craft and poured a good drink. Will be back. read more

Love this hidden speakeasy! Such a fun time in a tropical room. It's a place to go for a drink or two but to not stay super long. It's small so there is a wait on busy nights. Also the drinks are kind of pricey. It's just like a one or two drink place. But a great place to take those visiting Columbus because they also need to try Mikey's late night slice! read more

Such a cool place!! Was so happy to stumble upon this place on Yelp and even more happy to go there! Located under Mikey's Pizza and down the stairs. Unfortunately, you don't enter through the freezer anymore, but it's still a very cool vibe. read more