The 196 Club is definitely a "speakeasy" location you should try! I went for a pre wedding…read morecelebration and we reserved half of the location. The bartenders were super friendly and made sure to keep up with the demands of our venue. The food and drinks were top-notch. We were served some finger food, and the meat balls were to die for. The drinks had interesting twists to classic drinks and left me wanting more. If you like mystery and enter a secret hidden bar for the elite just like in the movies, this location will make you feel like that with its setup.

What do you find behind a candy store in Hartford, Connecticut? A very cool speakeasy. We dropped…read morein for a drink after dinner. Our bartender, Jon, gave us great suggestions and made excellent drinks. It wasn't too busy, they played good music, and we could imagine the space with some live music. I highly recommend it, and we will definitely return. Thanks, Jon!

Absolutely love the Quail & Ale. Just a great local place with great people. The owners live right…read morehere in the neighborhood and you can tell they truly care about the restaurant and the community. The food is always excellent and the service is just as good. It's one of those places you walk into and just feel comfortable. Great food, great service, and even better people. We're lucky to have a place like the Quail & Ale right here in Derby. Highly recommend!

Heard so many good things about this place for the past few years. Finally able to get there and…read moreit did not disappoint!!! Great speakeasy vibe!!! Loved the decor and the understated holiday decorations. Especially loved the " George lassos the moon" decoration from my very favorite Christmas movie:) Their drinks are on point. The fig cocktail was to die for. My wife had the Paloma which was outstanding. The owner served us and she was a delight. So gracious and welcoming. So appreciative that we were there. The food was outstanding. I had the NY deli plate. Very good, the pastrami could be sliced a bit thinner, but it tasted great! Fries were hit fresh and crispy!! My wife had the Sunday special, derby dunker. Just wow. So good!! The truffle fries just kicked the whole thing into the stratosphere!! Can't wait to come back and try more of their food as well as their cocktails

What a fun night! Came here with a couple of girlfriends. Started at the little lounge area, but…read moresoon took the party to the bar when we ran into another yelpie! Don't let the outside of this place fool you because looks are definitely deceiving. We were cautious coming to this place due to the appearance of the outside, but once we were in it was so much fun. Agus, aka rawbartender, was Ah-mazing and truly made the night fun. He was truly such a vibe!! I ordered the SpongeBob, which was Goslings rum, pineapple spice, ginger, lime, angostura bitters. Especially with the show that was put on, my drink tasted even better. It was a Smokey, yet smooth and refreshing drink! We also got the Snow White, on the sweeter side made with Pear vodka, orgeat, pear juice, lemon juice, cinnamon. And of course, we can't forget our schooling in tequila and Mezcal from Agus. He was very informative of what he was serving and we tried a few different shots. He gave us the rundown of how you're actually supposed to taste tequila. And I have to say I've never had an experience like that before. I wish the party didn't stop and I will definitely be coming back specifically for Agus and of course the drinks!

Finally got to check out this hidden speakeasy in new Britain ! If you're looking for a fun night…read morewith the girls , a cozy date or just wanna grab a drink this is the place ! The code to enter is updated daily on the website , once inside the you enter through the bookcase door. The ambiance is nice cozy , low -moderate lighting ( not to dim ..you can still read the menus without a flashlight... which is nice) We sat at the bar and the seats were very nice and comfortable ( which I enjoyed a lot) and spacious I didn't feel squeezed between chairs/people ! The bartender was fabulous . And made great drinks ! We just got drinks I got the peaches peaches which was pleasantly really good not to sweat or bitter , not to overpowering with peach flavour very well balanced . They also offer small bites / food. I will def be back to try some more options !

Loved the ambiance, chill speakeasy vibe :)…read more Ask the bartenders to surprise you with a drink you might like. Even though I was cautious about tequila before, the bartender found me something I enjoyed that completely masked the flavor!

I always come to new cocktail bars very excitedly and with an open mind. The specialty cocktails…read morelooked good but a little basic. We ordered the pandan express and dealer's choice; the pandan express was good, but a little one dimensional-- however, the dealer's choice was a simple paper plane cocktail, but way too bitter in comparison to a normal paper plane. We also ordered the pita and hummus and received a small bowl of Sabra hummus and Stacy's pita chips for $8. We had to flag down our bartenders for service at the bar because they were too busy talking to each other to look over and see we were ready to order. The bartenders also were constantly on their phones and talking instead of interacting with guests. I understand it was a slow night, but with almost half a full bar, you should be talking to your guests. The ambiance of the bar was great, dark and quiet, which made me really look forward to coming, however the service and drinks were subpar at best.

Why was this place deserted on a Sunday afternoon? I can't quite figure it out, but it gave me a…read morerare chance to sit and chat with the owner. First off, if anyone remembers the ill-fated Steady Habit Brewing Company in/around Higganum, well, there's no relation. Instead, this is a glorified taproom on the edge of downtown Shelton, near the south-central part of this state we affectionately call The Land of Steady Habits. Minutes from Routes 8 and 34, they serve a wide selection of fine local- and Connecticut-made beers, wines, and spirits, as well as some appetizers and light lunch fare, with a pizza oven waiting to be hooked up as of this writing. I picked a beer from one of my regular Danbury hangouts, Charter Oak Brewing Company. The draft beer tasted just as fresh as if Scott or Michelle had poured it themselves. Steady Habits must keep their beer cold and their tap lines spotless! I don't normally go for a grilled cheese sandwich, but with me not being super-hungry today, I went for it. This seems to be their de facto specialty (for now -- remember, pizza oven being assembled), and I've got to say, it does not disappoint! I ordered it Cuban-style, with ham, pickles, and pepper jack cheese. The ham was missing and the pickles were on the side, but the sandwich quickly went back and returned with the forgotten meat browned and inserted (and comped!) with an honest apology, then I added as many pickles as I wanted and gave the rest to my girlfriend, which she appreciated. I've got to say, that was one of the best grilled cheeses I've had in quite some time! The chips were a nice accompaniment, as fries and beer are a recipe for feeling bloated. There are no paper menus, only QR codes, so don't leave your phone in the car! (Hopefully they have free Wi-Fi for the LTE-challenged. I forget.) On the bright side, their web menu tells you instantly what's on tap and what's kicked! Well-played! The bar service is almost instantaneous when you're the only patrons; not sure how it is when they're packed to their sizable capacity. We were looking for a meal and a beer, so we didn't partake in watching the football game, sitting around a big table with friends, or trying out the arcade games. There aren't any breweries in Shelton, and while Bad Sons in Derby is awesome but seems to be constantly packed, Steady Habits will surely become one of my steady habits whenever my travels take me this way.

Cute little spot to try local drinks. Parking can be a bit tough as they don't have their own lot…read more Menu is pretty limited food wise but they do have a few meals. We snacked on the pretzel bites which tasted like they were microwaved and doused with butter. The server was friendly and checked in often The drink menu is extensive but pretty light on bourbon or whiskey options It's more a wine beer vodka place The flight pours were a good Amt Love music was a nice touch The concrete floors were a bit stained and the bar was sticky The popular popcorn was unavailable for us to try They do take credit card

First time at Nouveau Monde last night to celebrate our anniversary. Definitely an interesting…read moreplace. They have pages and pages of wine to choose from. However, when my husband asked the waiter which one we should pick. We were expecting to hear the taste from the waiter instead of him simply pointing to the expensive one. No fault on his part; I don't think people would have tried all the wine on the list. Not much description for the wine on the menu. We ordered a charcuterie board, salmon, and short rib for our dinner. They were good but could be better. The pâté de campagne on the charcuterie board was just meh. The truffle honey glaze is a good touch to the salmon dish but still feels overpowering the fish. I love the chef using different textures to tie all the ingredients together. As for the short rib, the fried truffle parm polenta is an interesting choice, but I am wondering if the potato pavé will do a better job.

Excellent food with nice ambience, this is a neighborhood gem amongst all the "upscale" Newtown…read moreofferings. We had the mussels and crab cake to start and the pork chop and tagliatelle as mains. Both mains were excellently cooked with familiar flavors that were satisfying and filling. The desserts were good too with a lemon and chocolate/bannana dish that finished off the meal nicely.

O.M.C. absolutely captures the look and feel of a an old school speakeasy, even while with an open…read moredoorway facing the street. The vibe is relaxed and chill, the food is top notch, the craft cocktails are out of this world, and our Bartender / Mixologist James was the perfect host for an evening we'll never forget. What started out to be a quick drink, ended up being an entire evening lost in the best way!

A speakeasy in White Plains? I want to LOVE this place, with its inventive cocktails, velvet…read moreseating, beautiful bar. It's such a rarity here and it holds such promise. I feel like I should be wearing a black slinky dress and a fascinator, holding the arm of a gent wearing an ascot. It's fancy, but also fun here. But the MUSIC that they pipe in (I think it's Spotify, but not sure) is just wrong. During a recent visit we went from Taylor Swift to Cyndi Lauper to some other lame pop and it was just so out of place. A little jazz, or even smooth jazz, mellow pop, some R&B would make this place quite a gem. Maybe the owners will try to mix it up a bit?

I recently joined a friend for a tour of the Founder's Room and was blown away. The attention to…read moredetail, the hospitality, the laid back yet exclusive vibe... it's all just so well executed. I love all of the different secret rooms and themes of each. From the gangster room to the Teddy Roosevelt room, I could legit spent hours hanging out in each while sipping on a delicious mocktail with close friends. I even got a chance to watch the live UFC fight on their big tvs. I can so see myself becoming a member and coming here a few times a month, away from the hustle and bustle from the Huntington bar scene.

Phenomenal Speakeasy that is visually spectacular. The ambiance and atmosphere created is…read moreunequivocal and creates a dynamic night when packaged together with a main attraction show. Where the founders room falters is the main dishes that unfortunately fail to deliver. This would still not deter me from visiting again as the overall experience was stellar!

What the heck happened here. Our bartender Dylan was kind and adaptive, but didn't know how to make…read morevarious cocktails on the menu. We also had to pay him directly via Venmo, but he doesn't own the bar. It also smells kinda like mild-port-o-potty upon first walking inside. We had a few drinks which were fine but I remember this place being more boutique and cool.

we loved this place. its dark, sexy, the dj had great jams playing, tall ceilings. long bar, with…read morehigh top tables. 1 single stall bathroom, very clean. we came on a friday night and there was only 1 bar tender working. she was holding down the place, but yes service suffered. she made up for it and was incredibly friendly and apologenic. they also cleared off a table for us that was being used for something else so we can sit. that there alone shows some class acts. drinks werent my favorite craft cocktails ive had, but i appreciate the uniqueness and creativity. overall fun atmosphere, great decorations and the best staff.

I love a moody vibe and Conspiracy is just the right amount of dark and laid back. The entrance is…read morea bit tricky if you're driving by and expecting a big sign but once you're in the door and up the stairs, you're set. I got the pixie eyes which almost reminded me of an aperol spritz just a bit sweeter. The drink came with a banana bread shot which I thought would be strange but it works so well. We sat in the back and things weren't too busy. The staff is cool! Can't wait to come back.

Went here for a date night with my boyfriend around 6pm. Loved the vibe in the place and would have…read moreloved it more if we went later and it was darker. The drinks were awesome! I don't drink and the mocktail list was great and the non alcoholic prosecco was so good! My boyfriend had the campfire mocktail and he absolutely loved it! The food on the other hand was definitely a let down. Definitely seemed like frozen chicken in the general tsao waffle and it was very spicy and drenched in sauce. We also got the loaded potato waffle which was ok, nothing special! Our waitress was great although she seemed to hover a bit. Overall we had a great time and will definitely be back!