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    The Amendment

    4.6 (41 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Kaylena M.

    Cute cute cute speakeasy bar! Drinks were fun but not super unique, kind of tasted watered down.

    Laura M.

    Really fun, hidden gem, super great vibe and live music sometimes. The bartenders are lovely and the drinks are divine! If you haven't been here, you're missing out.

    Delicious and refreshing
    Elizabeth R.

    Love it. At first was not sure...no one was there but after being there for was while this makes sense. And now I sooooo will go back. Speakeasy are supposed to be hidden!! You have to go THROUGH the Vietnamese restaurant to find it!!! Duh?! Super cool. Love it.

    Espresso martinis
    Andrea B.

    This was a fun little speak easy, pretty small inside but that is to be expected in Camarillo. We had the password to get in and receive the discounted drink special. We had to clarify that again at the end once we got our bill but it wasnt a problem to have it fixed. Not sure how you regularly get the password though. Signature drinks were espresso martinis and they were good. We ordered 3 drinks off the menu and they were so so and a little pricey.

    David B.

    I've been here 3 times and every time I've been here I've met other incredible people (including the owner) From the food next door to the ambiance I didn't want to leave

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    C P.

    Nice cozy speakeasy close by home. Nice environment. Friendly staff. Offer drink recommendations based on what spirits you like. Will definitely come back some time soon. There's an entrance thru basil n mint or there is also an exterior entrance where you bypass going thru the restaurant.

    Alyssa A.

    What a (quite literally) hidden gem smack dab in the middle of Camarillo! This little bar brings all the fun of a speakeasy while still bringing great drinks to the table. As described, retro-themed bar with prohibition-area decor. Great selection of drinks and liquor. Definitely a smaller location with limited seating. Not sure if they stop letting people in when it gets busier or not. Overall, such a great place to grab a drink - whether alone, on a date, or with friends. Hands down recommend.

    Front entrance, around side of restaurant.
    Jill L.

    In reading reviews on Yelp, I thought it best to go prior to my appointed day to check this place out. For those who may be concerned about where the entrance is, I have uploaded a picture of their front door, which is around the side of the Basil and Mint restaurant. Inside was cute and cool. It is small, as others have said, but we got there at 6:00 on a Wednesday it was empty. The waiter was informative and friendly offering us options on their drinks. Super high quality drinks as quoted by my friend who had himself a Manhattan! We'll definitely be going there again because of how cute the place is; oh, and prices were reasonable. I would describe it as being the epitome of a "speakeasy".

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    Mitchell L.

    Shhhh, don't tell anybody about this well kept secret. I originally thought this place was inside Basil and Mint restaurant and apparently so do many others. This place is actually located around the corner through a door with no signs posted. Stepping through the door you are transferred back into time to the classic speakeasy days. The menu consists of nine pages of elegant drinks that will tickle your taste buds. They have everything imaginable as far as alcohol is concerned. Bartenders were experts at their craft and made some really delicious drinks. You can tell by watching them that they really take it seriously and put some really good thought in preparing your drink. They do change up the menu once in a while apparently so there will always be different options to try. This is the go to spot in Camarillo for the best cocktails money can buy.

    Whiskey Sour and Gin Martini, delicioso.
    Dennise H.

    Bottom line is, amazing drinks. High quality cocktails. Even better on the nights they got chill live music.

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