A lot of times in local places like this you'll get many local patrons that flood yelp with five star reviews, but they won't be warranted. There have been many times where I've tried restaurants that had a lot of stars, but the local people are just inflating the reviews. - this is not one of those places. The food here is absolutely phenomenal. The speakeasy vibe even adds to the ambience. The drinks are strong yet not too strong. This restaurant is so good that I am now planning a trip with my wife and my friends to come back up to this area to ski just so I can bring them here and have their mind blown with how great the food is here. if there was an option to give six stars, I would! read more

Sole's - Spinach dip - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

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So we heard about this place on one our trips to Keene. First time we ventured over, we picked a day when they were closed. Second time, we just stopped in for drinks. Third time I stopped in I had dinner. The bartenders and wait staff dress in 20's attire and the place has that prohibition feel to it. They make high-end cocktails but I usually stick with a gin and tonic. The menu is limited but the meal portion was generous. I had the chicken fried chicken. It was a huge piece of breaded chicken over mashed potatoes and asparagus topped with a traditional white gravy. Very tasty. We've added this establishment to our rotation when we visit Keene. read more

Sole's - Country fried chicken - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

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What a fantastic place to enjoy the evening! A speakeasy that looks like a shoe store! The decor, ambiance and service is top notch. My husband and I enjoyed a few appetizers, entrees and I ended my night with an affogato. Live music was playing until 9 so I'm glad we got to hear about 30 minutes of it. Call ahead to be put on the wait list. This place was jamming even after we left at 10pm. We will be back here next year. Nice job Sole's! (That meatloaf was some of the best meatloaf I ever had in my life. Try it. You won't be disappointed!!!!) read more

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It took us a little bit to find the place but once we found it we had the best night. The staff is wonderful and the experience was great and the food was delicious. read more

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This place is amazing! The food was delicious and the drinks were strong. The ambiance is wonderful! Calling to enter to business as though it's a real speakeasy makes the experience over the top fun! read more

Referred by hotel concierge. No reservation required for party of two dining on a Saturday at 530pm. This restaurant is a "must see" if visiting Keene. They are completely committed to the speakeasy theme. It was a warm ambiance from the moment we walked inside, after making it past the hidden entrance. Geraldine was our server, so genuinely engaging and wonderful - encouraging us to make a '20's themed name to play along. The meatloaf was hands down delicious. The pickles were a bit on the salty side, so just be aware. Drinks were delicious, and the service was incredible. Great place to meet up with friends to listen to live music or catch up while playing a board game. Highly recommend! read more

We were passing through Keene, NH on the way back from some Vermont leaf peeping and Keene was pretty much the only sign of civilization on the back road highways on our way home. Keene is a college town which feels sort of like Amherst, MA with a much lower GPA. All of the restaurants in Keene felt kind of cookie cutter, like what the guy on bar rescue turns restaurants into ... not our jam. At a nearby brewery, we asked the dude behind the counter where a good spot to eat would be. He said 'Speakeasy' and we grimmaced a bit because we've been to some pretty lame ones. Soles was actually Speakeasy theme done right. A supposed 'shoe store' ... outside has signs on it which say it was closed due to Prohibition. The windows are blacked out and it looks fairly non-descript and modern on the outside. You pick up the payphone outside and someone picks up and asks how many pair of shoes you want. (the # of diners). We had no reservation on a Saturday night around 7 p.m. and luckily, the wait was only 10 minutes. I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. After 10 minutes, we got a text and they buzzed us in. Inside, the hostess and some waitresses are dressed in 1920's sparkling dresses and vintage hair styles. There is 1920's music being played throughout and red lighting gives it a warm and vintage vibe. We chose to sit at the bar. They also have couches and high tops. The theme is done right and it feels like a Disney restaurant from Disney Springs. Things are immaculately clean, it has a somewhat cheesy in a fun way theme and the staff are 100% committed to their parts as 1920's service industry folks. The meatloaf is as good as they say. It's 3 thick pieces and mashed potatoes ... you won't leave here hungry! The portions are enormous. It felt like eating a burger covered in real bacon crumbles with BBQ sauce, onions and melted cheddar. Likely one of the best meatloaf dishes I've ever eaten. The gal had a salad with grilled chicken which was also phenomenal. Well seasoned, huge portion again and the dressing was fantastic. She also had a side of french fries, which tasted how I remember McDonalds fries tasting as a kid. Perfect! Not sure if they fry in beef fat ... but something gave these fries an extra bit of taste making them amazing. Our drinks were also great. They know how to make a cocktail here! I had the Brandy Alexander which was made from scratch with freshly grated nutmeg on the top. I cannot imagine anyone who wouldn't enjoy this place. It is fun, cozy ... the food is amazing ... the staff is top notch and it has a nice 'buzz' inside ... almost like it was a sound affect of people laughing, talking and having a good time. I highly recommend this place for a memorable night. The prices aren't cheap but you more than get your money's worth. read more

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With the decor and the music you are in the speak easy era...and the service and the servers decked out in vintage era clothing...beautiful. Oh yes...the food. As a lover and connoisseur, l wondered about meatloaf..well one of the best of my 79 years...amazing. The gravy also good but would have liked a bigger portion of awesome mashed potatoes. My wife who rarely eats a hamburger said her's was one the best too. Other in the party had a delectable salad with blue cheese and bacon. The draught beer selection could be larger and less pricey but included a vintage dark beer. That's the pros...how about the cons...well the water could have had ice. read more

Delicious cocktails, cool vibe, and excellent food at this cool spot in Keene. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Sole's - Cheers from Soles. Throwback speakeasy with great cocktails. - A man and woman are seated at a bar in a dimly lit establishment with vintage decor, including clocks and framed pictures on the wall. The bar area has bottles and glasses displayed behind them, and other patrons are visible in the background. The setting appears warm and inviting, with wooden furniture and soft lighting. - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

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Oh what fun! Pick up the phone outside the restaurant and explain how many people would like to buy a pair of shoes. You will be admitted to the traditional decor of the 1920s including staff in period costumes and hair styles. The food was delicious with very generous portions. The staff were amazingly nice. Add to that the idea that you are somewhere not-quite-legal and it was a delicious evening! read more

You can't beat the ambiance and the jazz trio that was playing that night was good. We came for a drink and dessert. read more

Sole's - Espresso martini - A coffee cocktail served in a coupe glass, topped with a layer of foam and three coffee beans as garnish. The drink is on a dark wooden table, with a black napkin underneath. In the background, there is a glass with a lemon slice, a menu, and a decorative glass, indicating a bar or restaurant setting. - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

Enjoyed drinks and some desserts last night! Very cool atmosphere and fun vibe. The beignets were delicious! Daughter enjoyed her salted caramel cheesecake and husband loved the dark chocolate torte. A friend had the tuna and said it was very good too! Hope to go back soon. read more

ALWAYS a good choice to go here for dinner and drinks or just snacks and drinks or just some cute drinks. Food is fun, dynamic and fresh. Local ingredients and partially themed to fit the feel of the restaurant. Drinks are always freshly made, and delicious, there is something perfect for anyone's taste. The atmosphere is amazing, I love a theme and they stick to it from the outside, the music playing, the art and deco all fit. Plus the staff are all amazing! So kind, helpful and knowledgeable about everything on the menus. Plus they are always on theme and seem happy to be seeing you when you walk in :) I love it here! read more

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Great bartender! Love the atmosphere... first time here and we will go back! Felt like we were really at a SpeakEasy! read more

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Perfect dirty martini, and I mean PERFECT! Delicious menu and amazingly friendly and knowledgeable staff!!!! I wish I lived closer!!

Don't sleep on this adorable speakeasy in Keene, NH! I'm a traveling healthcare worker and I went in for a solo dinner after a long work week. I had the Sole Fashioned and their special, which was a pumpkin and butternut squash ravioli with a browned butter sage sauce with beautifully caramelized onions and goat cheese . It was AMAZING! They serve it with a spoon and I ate every morsel of that sauce. I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and helpful. Very fun atmosphere with vintage decor from the prohibition era. read more

Sole's - A person holds a cocktail glass containing a drink garnished with a cherry and an orange slice, positioned on a bar counter. The background includes bar tools, glasses, and a Sole's restaurant menu featuring vintage-style shoes and the establishment's name, which opened in 2021. The setting suggests a vintage-inspired, speakeasy-themed ambiance. - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

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Cheeky sophistication --that can't be missed. Do not visit Keene, NH without picking up the outside payphone and stepping into the past for a memorable experience. While the atmosphere and menu are inviting, the cocktails meticulously crafted- it's the amazing staff that we can't wait to see when we return to Keene's speakeasy. Hubby and I stopped in by recommendation after a fantastic dinner elsewhere on 09/04/25. We will definitely return when can can start our evening here a bit earlier. If you're coming for Pride 09/21/25 and looking to celebrate in style-this is the place! Thank you all again ! -Chuck and Eric. read more

The food is fantastic, the cocktails are out of this world and the staff is over and above every time my wife and I go in. The whole vibe there is just fantastic. Don't forget the beignets to finish off your fantastic meal. Our favorite restaurant to visit in Keene. read more

We were excited about trying this place, but when we went in, the only tables available were high tables, and my wife just had spine surgery. We asked about lower tables, and the hostess said it would be a 20 minute wait. We said we would wait, and we were content to stand while we waited, but she said we would have to sit on the high chairs while we waited. We left in a huff, wondering how someone, in this day and age, could be so negligent of handicaps. read more

Ambiance 10/10 drinks 10/10 service 20/10 food was fantastic but THE PICKLES WERE AMAZING 100/10 As I always say... If you can trust the pickles you can trust the place read more

Sole's - 100/10 PICKLE - A single pickle is arranged on a white oval plate, positioned on a wooden bar counter. Behind the plate, there are two glasses: one appears to be empty or nearly empty, and the other contains a dark beverage. The setting suggests a bar or restaurant environment with dim lighting and a warm ambiance. - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

Lots of fun, Excellent service, Ruby is the best, Great meatloaf! This is the best theme-type restaurant in Keene. I applaud their 21st century originality on a 19th century idea. read more

I talk a lot of trash about food in NNE, being from NYC, but the chicken Marsala here is awesome. Staff are beyond are spectacular.

Don't know why I haven't written a review earlier. My wife and I are regulars and really like the place. I'm glad to see it has so many positive reviews because they are quite well-deserved. Quite a number of the staff are refugees from another restaurant in town that we used to frequent, but when they disappeared from there, we noticed that the quality had gone way down and decided to find where they had gone. Restaurants involve a lot of capital expenses and inventory issues and other things, but ultimately it's their people that make or break it, so let this be a lesson to those who don't appreciate good staff in a way that makes them want to stay. We found this Speakeasy hiding on a side street, run by staff who were happy and inspired, and we never looked back. The prices run a little higher than some other places. I think that must filter out the crowd that's just looking to get drunk at the cheapest possible price. I've talked to a number of people about what they like there and the answers are pretty consistent (as I think these reviews will attest to as well): good food, good service, and an overall nice run of people moving in and out. Patterned after the speakeasy concept from the Prohibition era, this apparent shoe store is not a "bar" but a "B.A.R." (Boots, Athletic shoes, and Ruby--or sometimes rubby--slippers). The exterior is unassuming, easy to overlook. It survives on word of mouth to find out how to get there, which should tell you something. The shoe store idea builds on a bit of local history relating to the Parrish Shoes company, a place that is advertised at billboard scale on the side of a nearby building but really only ever existed in the original Jumanji movie, which featured exterior scenes from downtown Keene. A large portrait of Robin Williams in a place of reverence on one interior wall offers subtle confirmation of the fanciful movie origin of the theme. The lighting is a dim, orange glow, which gives it a relaxed, escapist feel. My wife and I think of it like going onto the holodeck on Star Trek Next: an immersive experience that transports you to another place and time, sufficient to leave the troubles of the outside world far away for a little while. Bathrooms are shared with the rest of the building down a hall that is garishly lit with fluorescent lights. Following in the Star Trek theme, it's like "calling for the arch" (another Star Trek reference) to go there. But other than that one glaring detail, the illusion is mostly solid. read more

Service was good and the staff were pleasant. Atmosphere in some parts of the restaurant were interesting, but not so much where we were seated. Several of the items listed on the menu were unavailable. The food was dry. read more

Recently added, this dish is amazing! Rich Alfredo mixed with chili crisp is a delicious combo!

Pick up the phone at the door and get creative. Great drinks and bartenders. They take the time to stir up proper martinis. I like the Sole Burger or chicken sandwich and replace the house made chips (no fries here) for a side Caesar salad. First time I remember a wonderful brioche bun. Last time not so luscious bun. Need to try one more time to break the tie. Either faulty memory or level of quality of bun order changed. Oh yeah, my 20yr old kids say they feel out of place. Definitely an adult bar/restaurant...which I like. read more

An excellent restaurant. It is a unique place and stands out as the top restaurant in the area. The food was delicious. The waitresses in their period dress were cordial and efficient. We never lacked attention but it was not overbearing. The decor and style made it a special experience. From the speakeasy entrance to the couches and comfortable seating to the chandeliers, it achieves the character of the 20s. Go without reservation... (pun intended). read more

Stopped by for a 21st birthday and they were amazing! They made us feel so special as soon as they saw the birthday crown. Highly recommend Amazing drinks and food was fantastic read more

Interesting and tasty menu items, nothing extravagant but worth it. Bar quality good, drinks were well made. Ambiance is good, decor appropriate for theme (Speakeasy), staff dress in costume. All very enjoyable. My strongest impression was of an really interesting and fun place to go. First different thing in Cheshire County in the last twenty years. And I went to most of the bars and restaurants in the Keene area in those 20 years. Highly commendable- warning: no reservations taken. Be prepared to wait some times - like high nights for going out. Otherwise chill, there will be others waiting if you are. read more

So fun with amazing drink, delicious food and fun staff. This place has a singular good vibe.

What a fun dinner! Sole's has a speakeasy theme which is accented by the interesting décor as well as the attire of the staff. The space is cozy and clean with very interesting era-appropriate items wherever I looked. My food was absolutely top notch, from the expertly made cocktail to the appetizer and entrée. As others have said, the meatloaf was exquisite! Best of all was the attention of the staff, from the hostess greeting me at the door to the genuinely happy (and beautiful) bartender, making sure my experience was as good as could be. A well deserved 5 stars makes Sole's my new favorite restaurant in Keene. read more

Food was great, ambiance was eclectic- really cool. The bartenders and staff were friendly and funny. Great experience

I highly recommend you checkout Sole's if you have not been there yet. The food and drinks are really amazing! The environment is really unique and I've enjoyed my numerous visits there whether there is live music or not. This restaurant has the latest open kitchen out of all restaurants in Keene, as I learned one night & was grateful that Sole's was able to provide. For anyone missing their fish prepared as they do down South, then this is the only place I've been to in New England where you can get blackened fish, which is very tasty and prepared correctly. I like to get the blackened trout. read more

Awesome experience and food. I went out on a limb and ordered the meatloaf (haven't had meatloaf in 15 years.) It was delicious!! The charcuterie board was local and fresh, hit the spot. Best thing was the drinks! I asked our server if the bartender was a legit mixologist or a "bartender." She was 100% legit!! I told her I liked non peaty whisky and bourbon to make whatever she wanted, on or off the menu to surprise me. Didn't disappoint the drink was amazing. I would only caution that around 10 PM the clientele started to switch a little to a younger crowd if that isn't your thing. read more

Sole's - The amazing meatloaf - A dinner plate contains a serving of meatloaf topped with fried onion rings, alongside mashed potatoes with gravy and cooked greens. The setting appears to be a restaurant with warm, dim lighting, and there are glasses and a smartphone visible on the table in the background. - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

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Great food, drinks and atmosphere. The servers are great as well! I highly recommend the whiskey caramelized onion dip and house made chips. Any of their mains are great as well! read more

This place is very fun. A great bar with creative mixology. The 1920s atmosphere and dress of the staff is well done. I had the bootleggers Meatloaf which was a huge portion. I just finished the rest of it this afternoon for lunch. We never got close to getting to deserts. We have to get back there soon. read more

The ambiance of this restaurant is like nothing I've experienced before! From the unique way of entering to the unique drinks to fabulous food, this is a must go to. The service is outstanding and knowledgeable about the beverages and food. The sausage appetizer was an unexpected treat. The meatloaf and fried chicken entrees were delicious. read more

Fun place with great atmosphere wonderful waitress !! tasty food and drinks Small problem was addressed immediately and appropriately Will definitely go back! read more

What a COOL PLACE. In order to get in, you have to pick up the phone outside and inquire about their cobbling services. In the tradition of the secret knock of the prohibition-era speakeasy, you have to know how to gain access! The staff knows their stuff. The liquor is quality. The food is quality. The ambience and chamber music (20's-30's jazz,) is phenomenal. I love it here. Will be back. read more

Sole's - Burrata (soft cheese), tomato, basil, balsamic. - Bars Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

We have been here twice now. Both times drinks and food were very delicious. Starts out with the phone outside to call in and give the password. Then they slide the peep hole open to let you in. Awesome touch in the spirit of speakeasys. Greeted by very friendly and accommodating staff each time, always a plus. Specialty drinks have been tasty and well poured. Covid has played with the supply chains and they may not have exactly what you want but they will have a substitute for sure. The food...it started with the french onion dip which sounds pedestrian but was amazing! With fresh made chips to go with it. Have had the risotto, cheese plate and a few other items which all have been fantastic. The atmosphere is well done with great woodwork in the space, interesting furnishings and comfy couches and chair, which we loved. read more