I really enjoyed my time at the Dockum. Our drinks came out quickly and our food was excellent. In…read moreadditions, our server Haleigh provided some great drink recommendations. I also really enjoyed the ambiance as the low lighting was quite relaxing. Overall I would highly recommend visiting the Dockum!

Had a wonderful time at my first Wichita speakeasy!…read more I'm in town visiting family, and they decided to introduce me to Dockum. And what an introduction it was. First off, this is a beautifully crafted location. Tucked away inside a rather unassuming downtown hotel, you would never imagine what's waiting for you downstairs. After crossing the lobby, we were directed to the lower level, where we had to give a secret knock to gain entry. And just like that, we were transported back in time. The atmosphere is magnificent. The intimate downstairs setting, the decor, and the overall mood give the place a personality all its own. It feels like stepping into another era, with all the charm and mystery you would expect from a speakeasy. But what makes Dockum particularly interesting is the history behind its name. In 1958, a courageous group of African American students staged a peaceful sit-in at the Dockum Drug Store lunch counter, located upstairs from where the speakeasy now sits. For nearly four weeks, these young people challenged segregation, ultimately helping bring an end to discriminatory service practices at the Dockum chain in Kansas. Think about that for a moment. Here I was, enjoying a beautifully designed speakeasy, only to discover that the building above me had been part of something far more significant than a night out. That history adds another dimension to the experience, and I appreciate that the establishment makes an effort to acknowledge it. Now, back to the drinks! Wonderfully crafted, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. I ordered The Last Word, and what made it even more memorable was the little show they put on while preparing it right at our table. I love when a cocktail becomes part of the experience rather than simply something placed in front of you by their beautiful waitstaff. The food? Good, but not great. It certainly wasn't the highlight of the evening, but it didn't take away from what made the visit special. And that's really the thing about Dockum. You're not just going downstairs to grab a drink. You're stepping into an atmosphere filled with character, enjoying a little theater, and visiting a place connected to an important chapter of Wichita's history. If you're in downtown Wichita and looking for beautifully crafted cocktails, a little mystery, and a location with a story worth knowing, Dockum is absolutely worth visiting. As for me, I already know I'll be back. After all, now that I know the secret knock, it would be a shame not to use it again.

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and great service! My husband and I travel a lot and we were…read moreimpressed with how charming and authentic this restaurant was!

Great atmosphere, great drinks. So glad we came out to see what Flight 1868 was about.read more

On a rainy Wichita night, looking for a nightcap after the Dylan concert, we stopped in Old Town…read moreand ducked into this joint upon seeing live jazz advertised. I thought - how bad can it be? Knowing a potential answer was "really bad." Instead, there were five musicians, playing the guitarist's tunes and/or arrangements, listening to each other, playing as a unit, and improvising capably. The drinks were not bad. And there was one table of blockheads jabbering over the music. All in all, a nice experience.

Walker's is a one of a kind jazz lounge in Wichita. Whether you come for local legends like Josué…read moreor Jim Paisano or for their signature cocktails and friendly staff, you will not be disappointed. Come early though if you don't have tickets yet, because Alchemy will sell out fast once word spreads. This would be a great date spot or a place perhaps to meet the one you'll make beautiful music with. Keep up the great work Waker, Lexi, Sarah, and Cheyenne.

Came here while our friends were in town visiting us. The bartender was friendly. The outside fire…read morepit is broken so I guess it really isn't a fireside lounge right now. There isn't even a fireplace inside. But there's hope because the bartender was telling us a further remodel is in the works. Drinks are also pretty overpriced.

Awesome cocktails and beer. A great place to relax if you're here on business. Staff is extremely…read morepleasant and great at the small talk or the queues when you don't want to chat.

We been wanting to come here for quite sometime, and I'm really happy we finally came tonight for…read moredate night. They had live music tonight and the band Candice & The Biz Casuals were playing and they were AMAZING. This lounge has plenty of seats, upstairs and downstairs. The waiter greeted us as soon as we sat. We got four drinks and they were all really good. I came specifically for the Banana Hammock, but they were out of coconut rum! Which took like 3 drinks away I wanted to taste. No big deal though! It's a reason to come back. Every drink came out perfectly and timely. The pink panther was the drink of the night and the summer cocktail, Mango of my Dreams. I really loved the vibe and environment here. It felt warm and welcoming and vibrant and fun! I can't wait to come back again for our date night

I can't rave enough about this place! We came in mid day on a Saturday and had the downstairs area…read moreall to ourselves! I noticed a tv on the wall and ask if we could turn it on, but to our surprise not only could we turn it on they allowed us to watch whatever we wanted! SO NICE! Thank ya'll !! So we got to drink our delicious cocktails, talk, and be entertained ! This cocktail bar had really great price points as well! Everyone working was so nice and attentive we stayed for almost 2 hrs!

We were down the street at another bar and we have always wanted to check this place out…read more Positives: Live music, cool venue inside, tons of seating options, inside and outside options, decent drinks with good prices. Less positive: Door cover charge (this could have been because of the live band? Not sure if there's always a cover) $10 each, not terrible. They have drinks online that look great, but none of the bartenders knew how to make them and they seemed confused when we showed them the online menu we were ordering from. There are no menus anywhere but online. We did find food menus but no drink menus so that's why we pulled the online one. For a cocktail lounge, I assume they have mixed drinks they create beyond your traditional cocktails. So it was a bummer no one knew the menu. So we just ordered traditional cocktails. Our bartender was great all night and our drinks tasted good and the bill was low. The live band was great and there was a dance floor for some two step. Everyone seemed to be having fun and we really enjoyed our time here. We are going to come back when there isn't a live band to see how it is and if there is no cover, so I'll update my review then. Overall 8/10 experience. I think if they just had mixed drinks for cocktail lounge it would be 10/10

Service was not great, we waited 35 minutes for our meal. Food was ok not surprised to hear that…read morethey closed shortly after we went in.

Great place for a craft cocktail. Two of us drank old fashioneds while the other two had…read moreManhattans. Service was great with just enough attention from the staff. The front door was propped open, so there was some road noise from passing traffic. Otherwise, all was great.

I saw an article that listed this Cocktail Bar as new to Wichita. My husband and I really enjoy…read moremixed drinks for our date nights so we knew we had to come check it out. From their facebook and the article I got the vibe it was a Cocktail Lounge/Bar with live music etc. We came on a Friday night, there was a good amount of people in the bar. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits enjoying their drinks. We sat at the bar and the bartender Julian helped us. He was very friendly and approachable. I order the Suga Suga How You Get So Fly (it is an espresso martini with a cinnamon rim and a brown sugar syrup) my husband got the Mr. M Berry. Unfortunately I did not like my drink, I drank my husband's drink. His drink was good. Mine tasted very syrupy and artificial in flavor. We decided to stay for one more drink to leave on a good note. I ordered a Tequila Old Fashion (not on the menu) and my husband got Moxie's 4x4. These were a lot better than our first drink. For my old fashion it was very thick and syrupy, but I let the ice melt for a while and it was a better texture. I plan on coming back with some girlfriends and maybe trying some new drinks. As well I think I would like when they have live music more. They were playing really loud club music. Rap and R&B. Don't get me wrong I like that music. But not at a Cocktail Lounge Bar. I was hoping for something a little more relaxing and sensual. Dimmer lights and music to match that vibe. I know it's new so maybe they are still trying to adjust the overall aesthetic. Overall it was a 4/5 maybe a 3.5/5. I will give a more updated review my second time around with the live music and other drinks. Bartender and service: 5/5 Prices are reasonable. Bar is clean and well kept. Menu: 1/5. They are hard to read and flip pages.

I smoked my first cigar at Mort's! Lol…read more We were in town for our once a year business trip to check up on properties. We try to check out a new place during each trip and wound up back at river city brewery. However! There was great live music coming from across the parking lot. Taking a closer look, we thought... cigar bar? Let's check it out. And I am glad we did! Mort's has such a great atmosphere! The girls working here are so cute, friendly and helpful! My partner is a cigar smoker but it was my first time. We opted for the Havana Honey, which was a smaller cigar. Our server got us all set up and that choice was pretty good! I now see the hype. They have a large drink menu but I stuck with a Michelob Ultra. We came back the next day and Sundays was $1 off drafts so we did the same thing again. The live music was great. Mort's has live music EVERY DAY! I love bars with live music and the fact that they have it every day is a reason we went back the next day. I can't wait for our next trip back to Wichita because we will definitely be heading to Mort's again!

We found this cool gem walking around old town Wichita on a Sunday night. We heard the live music…read moreon the patio and decided to go in. The restaurant has an extensive cigar list as well as an extensive martini list. I decided to go traditional with the 007 martini. It was fantastic. Next I had the espresso martini which was equally good. There is an outdoor patio for cigar smoking, which is tented in with heaters. It was actually warmer on the patio than it was inside the location. The live music was enjoyable and the singer played a lot of 60s and 70s easy listening.

Such a fun spot! Tricky at first if you have been as the door is unmarked. Don't fret, look up and…read moreyou'll figure it out where to go. From the decor to the staff, all around a great time! You'll feel like you're in another world as you step inside to a tiki paradise that can only be paled with on of the delectable tiki drinks. I enjoyed the Mai Tai's tonight.

This has been my favorite bar…read more Unfortunately tonight was a bummer. Our small group of 3 already bought 8 drinks and been there for maybe an hour and they told us we need to leave because they have a reservation coming in... When we got up there were 4 booths empty, and all the small tables were empty and half the bar.... I think they told us to leave because it was like 30 mins since we ordered our last drink. Or they didn't want us there and made up an excuse. Either way... weird. I've stayed here before for a long time and bought less drinks and wasn't asked to leave. It was dead inside at 1030PM. Confusing. Other tables were there just as long as us but weren't asked to leave? Tough. Because we come here a lot not sure if I want to come back

Lunch at the Belmont was a hit. This place never misses, like ever.... Layton was my server, very…read moreprofessional and keeps a great conversation. He also does a damned good job at trying to remember peoples names which is appreciated highly. I hopped in around 2:45pm or just before they switched from their lunch to dinner menu. I ordered their Cod fish sandwich with house chips on the side, and the Cheddar Potato Leek soup. The Cod sandwich I recommend, unfortunately I've never had anything like it before so I cannot provide any detail in which it can be compared to anything else in town. The flavors are subtle and the gochujang aioli with pickled veggies really balance out the sandwich. The Cheddar Potato Leek soup is a hit, every bite as good as the first, and with the fall / cooler weather coming I'll be looking forward to ordering this often. If you're able to make it here around the 2:45 + timeframe it's pretty open for anyone to come in and get served immediately as it is just after the lunch rush. The inside is dimly lit, and You'll hear the staff hustle and bustle and the kitchen with the clinks and clanks of dishes and silverware. Music ranges with just about anything.

Good place for dinner on a Friday night. Came around 6PM, wait time was only like 10 minutes…read more Food was good. Salmon was great and had crispy skin, but the Yukon potato could be a bit crispier and the veloute was a bit thin, but otherwise really nice presentation. The caviar was a nice touch, but it was a bit strange on top of the Lays like chips. The duck is a bit well-done, when compared to traditional French style, but it was still pretty tender. The duck glace was pretty good and flavorful -- leans savory and sweet. The sweet potato puree was a good balance to the duck breast, creamy and a bit of zest. Bok choy was slightly over-charred but otherwise ok. The croquette was cool already when we got it so I didn't enjoy that quite as much. Broccolini wasn't my favorite. It was really woody. Maybe it was just my portion, but I should've gotten a different side. Portions were just right. Overall, not a bad place for a Friday night dinner or a little date night!