I'm visiting the Foodie & Cocktail BFF and we're looking for a post dinner place in Fr. Lauderdale where we can catch up over some cocktails on a weekday night. Sidecar Speakeasy was the play... The speakeasy entrance was hidden in a hallway you can walk right by without even noticing. I dig it. Once inside, it's dark. Most of the light is coming from the light showcasing the bottles in the bar. The seating is a little tight as they're trying to maximize space for such a small area. We visited here twice during my visit: We sat at a table and a bar. You have the perfect amount of space for your party, but you're pretty close to the next table or bar seat. No claustrophobic vibes though. All the mixologists were great during both visits. One visit, we ordered their signature cocktails from the menu. When we sat at the bar, we had the mixologist surprise with a cocktail off the menu. He just asked what kind of liquor vibe we wanted, and he took it from there. He was super creative with every cocktail which made for a great time. They stayed upon until midnight one one visit and until 1 am on the other one. Both my visits were on a weekday. The sidecar speakeasy is easily my favorite bar in Fort Lauderdale and I have a feeling I'll be back. Enjoy! read more

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Sidecar Speakeasy is such a vibe. The second you walk in, it feels like you stepped right into the 1920s. The decor, the lighting, the whole atmosphere... it really gives that true speakeasy feel and they absolutely nailed it. The drinks are so unique and honestly just on point. You can tell the staff takes their time with every single cocktail. Nothing is rushed. Everything is made with intention and you can taste the difference. Huge shoutout to Kester and Rafa. Their mixology skills are next level and they really make the whole experience even better. They know what they are doing and it shows. If you want amazing drinks in a place that feels special and has that old school charm, definitely check out Sidecar Speakeasy. I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

We spent New Year's Eve 2025/26 here while in the area for Orange Bowl. It was a lot of fun and the drinks were flowing. It had a cool ambience and some interesting bathroom signage. read more

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I love a dimly lit Speakeasy with its air of mystery and vintage vibe. I had this one bookmarked forever and finally found myself on Las Olas on the Saturday night before St. Patrick's Day. This was the night to check it out. You can get a code for the outside door from a bartender or Instagram but it is really much easier to get in. Just look for the red door behind the black wrought gate inside of Vinos Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge. There is a birdhouse above the door and a sign next to it announcing that this is Sidecar. This is actually Sidecar II named in honor of owners Clayton and Valery Chelley's other bar, the Hotsy-Totsy Bar & Grill and Sidecar Speakeasy in Hollywood, Fl. The intimate space here will hold maybe 20 people. There are seats at the bar and a few tables along the walls. I lucked out that it wasn't too busy when I came and I was able to find a seat at the bar where a menu was already waiting for me. Cocktails run from $16 to $20. If you come during the week day happy hour you can get a dollar off. I chatted with mixologist Patrick and asked him to create a custom cocktail for me. He asked me what liquor I wanted and what I liked and didn't like. I chose rum with pineapple and coconut. He started with a locally sourced rum and added passion fruit and mint. It was exactly how I like my craft cocktails, strong and fruity. I don't know the exact recipe but they need to add this menu and call it the Ariel, LOL. I am glad I came in when it was less busy because right after that it was slammed and Patrick was off to the races. They actually had to stop letting people in. This is the kind of sophisticated place that people like to stop at before heading to one of the restaurants on Las Olas or to grab a nightcap before heading home. Having a cocktail created especially for me really elevated my experience. read more

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Let me start by saying this place is special. You walk in through a wine bar to find a hidden tiny dim lit speakeasy. It's charming and transports you to another time and place. Rafa was everything you would hope for in a mixologist. We ordered from the menu for our 1st round but after chatting with Rafa we put ourselves in his hands for the 2nd round and he didn't disappoint. Everything was complex and balanced. Rafa's very knowledgable and attentive and we sat and talked for hours about cocktails. This is a must stop if you're into craft cocktails at their finest read more

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Some friends and I decided to grab drinks here before dinner, and we had a great time. Rafa took great care of us - he was patient, kind, and makes one heck of a cocktail! Looking forward to the next one. read more

Super cool speakeasy tucked away in Ft. Lauderdale. I guess it would have been cool if you actually had to find/use the code rather than just go through the wine bar, but whatevs. The place is a WHOLE vibe, though. Loved the intimate setting. Great selection of very well-crafted cocktails as well. Our bartender (can I call them that, are they called something else at such an establishment? Is this a micro-aggression?) was seemingly a little annoyed with my group off rip, though. And wasn't the friendliest. Otherwise, a dope little spot. read more

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I had a friend visiting from out of town who loves speakeasies. So I was thrilled to discover that Sidecar Speakeasy was open on a Monday night. A 1920s Prohibition Style Bar hidden in the back of Vinos on Las Olas, Sidecar Speakeasy is known for their signature cocktails, intimate ambiance, as well as its great music and vibes. Upon arrival, we were promptly greeted by our mixologist, Patrick. He was a one man band: taking orders, creating drinks, and serving them. You could tell Patrick was passionate about his craft. He knew every drink on the menu as him and his fellow mixologists created the selections. However, he could make anything. Just give him an alcohol and a flavor profile. It was like he was a walking spirits encyclopedia. Everything Patrick made tasted balanced and delicious. I was impressed because you don't often see this kind of dedication anymore. Sidecar Speakeasy has limited seating and tends to fill up quickly, so try to get there on the earlier side. There is a paid parking lot behind the restaurant, and a dress code is in effect. Therefore, leave your beachwear at home! read more

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This place is great! Our experience here was top notch. The drinks were amazing. I had a classic dirty martini which was very good but then we decided to just let the bartender do what he does best. We told him the flavour profiles we liked and what liquor we typically drink and he came up with some amazing cocktails. The showmanship was spectacular as well. The vibe there is exactly how you would want a speakeasy to be. Felt really cool to be in there the whole time. Will be back! read more

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I love the vibes here! It's also super easy to find. The bartenders are fantastic, and the special drinks look delicious! I wouldn't recommend the espresso martini, but they served a couple drinks I'm looking to try next time I'm back! read more

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Love this place. Super intimate with Showed up on a Sat night around 730ish and had no issues finding seating at the bar. Props to Rafa and Kester the bartenders who made amazing drinks. Asked Rafa to come up with some ideas for wife and I and he didn't disappoint. Make sure to get something custom and not just off the menu. While there only one couple entered using the code from outside, most people just walked in from wine bar area. Will definitely be back. read more

Very cozy little bar tucked away off the main strip. Like a speakeasy should be, it was a little hard at first to find as it's inside of another restaurant. There was a single bartender who did a very good job of tending to all of the patrons by making drinks and checking in on the tables. Def a great spot for a night cap with a small group read more

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We love this place, we have been here a few times and taken a few friends. Great atmosphere, the drinks are truly well crafted and the mixologists are even great at making drinks upon request! They truly listen to what you like/dislike. Will keep recommending and coming here because it is one of the best speakeasy's we've been to! My favorite is the Queen of the Rodeo and my husband had a penicillin which was perfectly done read more

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Small speakeasy in the back of a wine bar. They don't serve food but the restaurant does. So eat before or after coming. It's a fun place to stop by on your night out in las olas. We were there a few hours and people came in waves and then it died down. Drinks were really good. Since it's small the bartenders also have to act as waiters so be prepared to wait a bit if it's busy or just walk up to the bar. They were super nice either way. read more

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Speak Easies are really fun. This one wasn't much of a secret though. When researching you need a code, but if you go in through the wine bar you don't. This place is tiny! It honestly seats 20-25 people if I had to guess. The bartender was alone and it was busy so service was slow. They were also out of some of the liquors that their specialty drinks were made from. Bummer. The drinks I did have were ok. The experience was neat, but I went to another speak easy in that area that was a lot better. read more

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Maybe we got lucky with the timing, but dang, we really won out on our trip to Sidecar. We were down on Las Olas last night, a Wednesday with dinner plans. We had heard of sidecar from friends and decided to see if we could get in. We were going to call for the code but when we went into their sister establishment" Vinos on Las Olas", someone was walking out of the somewhat secret door to the place so we walked right in. We heard it was a tough spot to get a seat but we were blessed by the slow night. We had spots and menus right away. I got the "Law of the Jungle" rum specialty beverage. It was a tasty sweet drink. The place had cool vibes. It's small, which added to the hidden gem feeling. I did grab another drink that had Pango, a Haitian rum. That was plenty good as well. It was a short visit, we were gone within the hour, but it was long enough to know we wanna come back again. read more

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I had such a great time I didn't snap any pictures. Loved the vibe. The bartender was attentive and the drinks were delicious. Will def be back. read more

Great cocktails, the bartenders take their job seriously and are happy too customize. Fun little spot for after hours drink

So crowded we weren't allowed in although it was Halloween. I felt dismissed. Not nice.

An absolute gem! The bar is beautifully designed and hidden away, which made the experience of finding it really cool and exciting. The ambiance is just perfect for a night out. The highlight of my visit was definitely the bartender, who crafted some truly amazing drinks. Each cocktail was expertly made and full of flavor--clearly, they know what they're doing. I had a fantastic time here and will definitely be returning. If you're looking for a unique spot with great drinks and a classy vibe, Sidecar Speakeasy is a must-visit! read more

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The speakeasy itself is VERY SMALL this was probably a walk in from the bar/restaurant and turned into a speakeasy. We didn't have a code so we rang the bell no one showed nothing we stood there for about 5 min after digging and doing research when in thru the bar Nextdoor and asked she then showed me where to go thru . The place was empty . Just the bartender Patrick. Was trying to make talk asking about popular cocktails on the menu he said "espresso martini and vodka soda" what lol who recommends vodka soda the espresso martini was AMAZING prolly one of the best I've had. I went with "what every woman wants" on the menu it was okay wouldn't get it again tho. A couple came in sat beside us. Not at the bar. Literally they waited 10min to be served because the bartender never said like "lmk when you're ready " etc idk it is common sense ofc but you're working in this industry you don't have to ignore people . Also someone passed by thru the outside asked how to get in it was this little window in the hall way . Bartender looks over doesn't say anything completely ignores her and then she ask where the restroom is . He again looks at her and doesn't respond and so she leaves .. I didn't really understand his behavior to be completely honest with you but it wasn't pleasant. I will give this place another shot but not for now. read more

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rafa at the bar was AMAZING!! definitely coming back. Its a cute speakeasy though another bar read more

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Hidden gem in Vinos! Hand crafted cocktails are a work of art. We got lucky going on a Tuesday it wasn't super busy. Candle light and prohibition wall decor made for fun ambiance. Definitely recommend checking out this speakeasy! read more

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Great cocktails in an intimate setting. Definitely worth the visit every single time.

Took a little bit to find, but this hidden gem is a must try. The mixologists makes the most amazing drinks. It's cute intimate spot for date night read more

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Awesome bar. Great drinks and amazing atmosphere. Had a great experience, will definitely go again.

Great ambiance and fantastic quality cocktails ! Small intimate place that won't disappoint.

This place is a hidden gem. I highly recommend checking it out on a Sunday when Brownie is working. His drinks are top notch. Also the atmosphere is amazing. You'll make new friends immediately because everyone is having such a great time. read more

On a Sunday night we tried to stop by the speakeasy located in Vinos on Las Olas. The place is tiny and may have been a closet or storage area before they turned it into a "speakeasy." There was no space to sit or stand by the bar, so we left and came back an hour or so later. This time there was a sign on the door saying it was full. We sat at the bar in Vinos instead and it was just okay with some Sunday night drink specials. What was puzzling was the man monitoring the door let 4 women in despite the sign. At this point, it was time to move on. read more

Parking for a fee. No food available. You either have to eat at Vino's restaurant either beforehand or after. Drinks were great and able to be customized. A little on the pricey end though, but the gorgeous ambiance made up for it. Super small and hidden speakeasy within Vino's restaurant. Service was good. We did have to ask for the check since the bartender only came once to deliver our drinks. I do recommend and will be back. We enjoyed our time here! read more

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It was ok. I expected more but overall it was good. It could have been the staff that night.

I feel like I read some mixed reviews about this place prior to going but I think it definitely lives up to the speakeasy hype. The things I look for in a speak easy are the level of "hidden" they are and the quality of drinks and sidecar definitely delivers on both. Sometimes a "speakeasy" is barely hidden and they are just using the term for the status al allure. Sidecar you have to either enter a door inside Vinos with no label or enter a code you get by calling their number on a side door behind vinos. The other part they really delivered on was the drinks. Fantastic, creative drinks that are well worth the price and the bartenders care. I want to say our bartenders name was Kester and he cared as if the drinks were for him, even going as far as making an entire drink and throwing it out because he thought he could make it better. Every drink he made us was fantastic and we will absolutely be back. read more

Not Recommended: extremely poor service, overpriced drinks with poor quality ingredients. Ambiance was acceptable, but only seats a handful of guests. read more

Super cool little speakeasy. Great bartender with spectacular craft drinks! Will be back next time in town.

The barkeep, excuse me, the adult beverage stylist, has great mixing talent and outstanding customer care skill. Getting inside this gem was fun in itself. Highly recommended. read more

Great ambiance and amazing drinks! It really had prohibition era vibes. Seating is tight but thats also what made it so cool. read more

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I love this place... Patrick the bartender is amazing at knowing how to make a drink for you... I totally recommend you finding and going to this hidden gem! read more

Such a unique place in a big city! My boyfriend and I went after dinner and it was absolutely lovely! We had Kester as our bartender, he was absolutely wonderful. Asked us what we liked and created a masterpiece! We will be going back read more