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Speakeasy

3.6 (124 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Intimate
Good for groups

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Jacki B.

The Speakeasy has a unique vibe, with a velvet rope and host outside the door to let you in (down the main steps of the Omni William Penn hotel). While the speakeasy ambiance was cool, the service and drinks fell flat for us. There were plenty of seats in the main room, but we were seated alone in the back room, which we thought was kind of strange. No one waited on us for awhile, so we ended up moving up to the bar. They offer an extensive menu, but we weren't super impressed with the drinks we ordered (especially for $16-$20 each). Also, once we received our drinks, no one checked on us for the rest of the night.

The Prickly Bootlegger- Tequila, Orange Juice, Prickly Pear Syrup, Muddled Pear
Margo A.

It's very cool that The Omni was able to restore an original speakeasy; however, the cocktails are average at best. This is a spot best for those looking for a specific vibe, but not so much a spot for a true cocktail enthusiast. The Prickly Bootlegger was very heavy on the orange juice, and the pear flavors did not come through very much. The Sazerac was very bourbon-heavy, and the flavor of the absinthe was not present at all. We probably would only return if we wanted to show it to someone from out of town.

wine and dirty martini
Julie Anna E.

It's a really beautiful speakeasy but pricey and dark. Other than that, it's super classy and nice. Really had a wonderful time here and thought this place was a lot of fun

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Karen H.

We stopped by on Saturday night around 10pm and waited about 15 minutes for a table for the three of us. The inside of the speakeasy is intimate and also really really dark so you'll need the table lamps to read your menu. We got a round of cocktails and our drinks were decent. We wanted to get a snack but the charcuterie boards were sold out and the not homemade kettle chips were $10 so we closed our tab and left. I love the vibe but the drinks were just okay. I would go back if someone else wanted to or if there were no options available in the area.

Shannah H.

Our only disappointment with Speakeasy is that it isn't open on Sunday evenings. Excellent creative cocktails that don't cost a fortune in an environment designed for quiet conversation, relaxation and sipping.

The Rose Gold Rose

Cool atmosphere! Tucked away in the basement and roped off. Would definitely visit again.

Gin drink that she made me
Neli R.

Drinks and service was amazing!!!! Best drinks on the strip, hands down. Samera made me a drink with elderberries. She is good at what she does

Smoked Old Fashioned Giggle Water
Jordan B.

Dear Yelpers Looking for prohibition vibes and upper class feels? Well, this is definitely your place. From the dim mood lighting to the suede decor, this place has all the roaring 20's nostalgia you could be looking for. But, with the nostalgia comes a price. Drinks here are $12 and up for even the most simple cocktails. And the high end stuff gets somewhat obnoxious. A "smoked" old fashioned was $20 with the basic bourbon. I'm not one to complain about prices, but seemed a little excessive. Especially when the waiter made it seem like it was the same price as a regular old fashioned. Cool spot to explore, but wouldn't advise planning your whole night there. Just a wee bit boring Your friendly neighborhood foodie

Sidecar with rock candy.
Lynn E.

Super secret Speakeasy. Small, dark and chill. I got a Sidecar with a rock candy garnish. It was yummy. Out of a few beers, so if you want that. Forget about it. My friend got a Mule and she thought it was perfect. It's a little louder than I expected because it was well packed for a random Tuesday night.

Appetizers: Hummus and the Meat/Cheese Plate
Victoria H.

Easily one of my favorite bars in Pittsburgh and Dawn, the bartender, is amazing! The Speakeasy at the Omni William Penn is perfect for groups and special occasions and I've never had a subpar experience here. From the service, to the quality of the drinks and the ambiance, and even down to the sweet/salty bar snacks, everything has always been nothing but perfect. This is one of the few bars in the city that really offers the "speakeasy vibe" that I'm usually looking for in a bar, as well as the caliber of classic cocktails (Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, Vieux Carres, etc.) * Parking: Street parking downtown can be a little tricky unless you come late at night; hotel valet is always an option though. * Pro Tip: The Speakeasy doesn't offer reservations, so having to wait on a crowded night is a possibility, but thankfully I've been lucky (and usually come late night) and have never had to wait.

Rachel W.

I finally dropped by here on a random Thursday night. I was recently on a cruise where I was trying all the old prohibition classics and tried a side car. Although I liked it, I wanted to try it when it was made at a speakeasy or something like that an the speakeasy at the Omni William Penn was perfect for that. It was a nice relaxing night, great conversation and charcuterie board (special of the week) was a wonderful pairing. I also tried their Manhattan (my normal go-to) and it was equally well made. Only negative is that I feel like this place would be a hit or miss and you can't really plan to go there. By the time we left at 9 pm on a Thursday they were at max capacity (47 people - due to fire codes). If I wanted to take people for drinks I know I would have to have a plan B in place as well, because getting a seat is never going to be an absolute.

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