Such a cool hidden gem! The speakeasy tucked inside the '80s-themed club gives the whole experience a unique, nostalgic vibe. The atmosphere is fun, stylish, and feels like you've stepped into another era, while the speakeasy adds a more intimate and elevated feel. The drinks were creative and well made, and the overall ambiance made it a great spot for a night out. I especially loved how the '80s club energy and the hidden speakeasy concept come together it makes the place feel like more than just a bar. Definitely a fun experience if you're looking for something different, with great vibes, good drinks, and a little bit of mystery. read more

The Set Speakeasy hidden inside the 80s bar is one of those spots that nails the concept right up until the cocktail hits your lips. Finding the hidden entrance is always fun, and stepping away from the neon-heavy arcade energy outside and straight into a moody, southern bayou atmosphere was honestly a really cool touch. The low lighting, dim decor, and secluded vibe set high expectations for the rest of the night. Unfortunately, the bar program didn't quite keep up with the ambiance. When you walk into a dedicated speakeasy, you expect carefully crafted, balanced drinks with some depth and fresh ingredients. Instead, the cocktails felt a little rushed, overly sweet, and missing the refined craft you look for in a place like this. For the price tag on the menu, the execution just fell flat. The staff was friendly enough and the novelty factor is definitely there, but the drinks missed the mark. I'm glad I checked it out to see what the buzz was about, but since the cocktail quality didn't match the cool environment, I don't see myself heading back anytime soon. Solid three stars for the aesthetic alone. read more

The Set - Speakeasies Near Me - Montclair, California

This place used to be amazing. Seasonal themes with a curated cocktail menu and actors to bring the vibe together. Now, you still have to pay a $15 cover to get a decorated theme that just seems extremely lackluster. Then, you're paying $18-20 a cocktail for the most basic of cocktail menus. Seriously, Palomas, corpse reviver, hurricanes, and like 4 others with no twist, no pizazz. No actors, bartenders who tell you they don't do what they used to do because "it was hard". I work in a speakeasy, the hard work and preparation is what makes it great and attracts people to your venue. Last time I was there, we showed up just before 8, and there was a line of people with reservations waiting to get in. We were the only people there for 45 minutes and then a few other people showed up. You killed this place and it saddens me. I loved your different themes and vibes and now, I will never go back. read more

Heard about a new speakeasy in Montclair and had to check it out. Unfortunately, it didn't quite meet my expectations. The drinks on the menu were okay, but overall, they didn't really capture the speakeasy vibe I was hoping for. read more

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Wasn't enthusiastic to pay a $15 cover fee on top of the $20 drinks that were very subpar. Nothing special about them. The environment was cool, but $35 for essentially one drink... I'll pass! I've never had a speakeasy charge such a high cover fee for a ran down club. read more

The set is located in the 80s bar in Montclair. This Halloween season the theme is "Macabre Manor." Reservations are required which entail a $15 charge per person. Basically it's a cover charge as the 80s bar does a cover on the weekends too. Be sure to check in with the host on the left. They have you wait in line until the next group is done with their timed seating. We had a 10pm reservation and probably waited about 15-20 minutes to enter. Walking through the 80s bar it gives off very clubby and busy vibes so it was hard to imagine a speakeasy at the end of it. I was actually shocked upon entrance and really impressed with the detail and ambiance. It is a small space and keep in mind you may share a table with another group if necessary. The drinks were actually phenomenal. On the pricier end of $22 and up but we're so good. I loved the horror theme play on the cocktail names! The candy man was delicious and my favorite. The Lester drink came in a light bulb with an edible flower and that was definitely an experience! My hubby loved the Samara which was a delicious espresso. I wish I could have tried more cocktails but our timed seating was up (90minutes). Overall, I was a bit worried with all the poor reviews but we had a good time and definitely got you into the spooky season spirit! The staff was also very kind. I do wish they had more horror actors but still a good time. Tip: parking ample and free All ordering is done on your phone so if you have Apple Pay it makes it so much quicker to close out the tab when ordering. read more

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Was invited to tag along with no idea what to expect. We show up at an 80's bar, park across the street and check in. I guess you need to make reservations beforehand. We get wristbands and assigned a table. We were told to wait in another line but we were let in shortly after. We bypass the 80's bar and go to a back room to make it feel like a "speakeasy." They gave us some ground rules and led us to our tables. At the table you have a QR code where you can place drink orders. The bar brings out your drinks to the table. Service was fairly quick and friendly. The drinks were all sweet cocktails and in the "Matterhorn Lodge" theme. There is a 2 drink minimum purchase (per guest) and each drink is $20+ so it can add up. I'm more of a beer person but some of the drinks were delicious. There was one that tasted like Christmas morning (cinnamon, clove, milky) and another drink that had popping boba that was also fun. If you're a butterfinger or peanut butter fan, there was one drink that tasted like it (you'll see it on the drink menu). I wouldn't say the drinks were strong. They do a good job of enforcing the theme. They had a "Yeti" come out and interact with the tables. Good for photo ops. They also had a magician doing a few tricks, and I enjoyed that the most. The place was kept fairly chilly! Even the bathrooms had jokes and signage on the walls that alluded to the alps. Overall a great time. Small venue but pretty chill. Can be pricey. Take a sweater. Good for dates and small groups. read more

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It was a subpar experience for the cost. We went to the Macabre speakeasy experience. There is a 15 dollar per person fee to reserve the experience which guarantees your spot at this place. We did manage to get our own table, but we were told in line that due to capacity they might put people that don't know each other at the same table. Once you arrive you wait in one line to check in and get ID check and wristbands, they give you a QR code to your table and they encourage you to order drinks ahead of time for your table. It's really expensive for drinks, all drinks are about 20 dollars or above and they add a gratuity for each online order placed on the QR code. It cost us 50 dollars for two cocktails that were not made well and not strong either for the cost. It doesn't seem fair to charge a crazy amount for drinks for a money trap. Just because the ambience is fun doesn't mean it's okay to overcharge people. You do have to walk through that 80s club to get to speakeasy, and they charge 15 per person if you are just doing that club. If you do wanna go into that 80s club after doing the speakeasy you have to go outside to reenter that club. The room itself is very cool and has awesome features on the " windows and ceilings". There was not an illusionist as advertised and a few actors that would hit your chairs or stare over you as you enjoyed your cocktails. But the room is very small and very crowded and it's not easy to walk around. The service is not great, you are rushed and told get your last drinks in and exit outside after the timer. The interactive drinks they advertise, you have to go to bar and stand there for experience and they don't have all the cute props for the drinks they advertise in pictures. If instagram thirst traps are your thing and you love facades and very expensive drinks with little to no actual fun in the experience then this is the place for you. read more

A secret speakeasy location inside That 80s bar! This bar will change up season to season so there will always be reasons to check it out multiple times. Currently it's Spirit Lounge. Later into the year the plan is The Frost. They are brand new!! Having opening weekend later in September. Check their website for dates and times as a reservation is needed to enter. 8pm,10pm and 12am are the three time slots and being opening Thursday to Sunday. With your reservation here, you can get $5 off entry into the 80s bar itself if there is a cover charge that day. The theme for this season is spooky Halloween. Almost have a vintage feel to it all. It was a soft opening so bare in mind what you see exactly in the photos, may be different once first opening day is here. There is a variety of cocktails available to purchase (2 drink minimum) during your 2 hour slot. The old fashion comes in cute decor, Sinster Swine has an aroma bubble, and there is even a drink that comes in a light bulb! Included in your reservation is a show that changes up so don't worry if you want to come multiple times and fear it will all be the same. Check in process: As of now you park across the street in the lot nearby and try to arrive 30 minutes before your time. You will check in at the front desk for that 80s bar. Let them know you are here for the speakeasy and most likely they will already show you the menu of for drinks that way your first drink is ready when your time slot has arrived. They will then lead you into the secret way to the speakeasy. I will keep that a secret as it was such a cool experience not knowing what to expect. Again this is their first time doing a speakeasy so be mindful of that and surely embrace things might not run 100% smoothly the first week or so as they learn what works and what doesn't. There are new ideas being added as we speak! Taking account the decor they have. With a successful season, the next theme is planned to be an 80s ski lounge vibes. Cheers!! read more

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The service was good. We ordered through the qr code posted on a table. The drinks are really sweet except for the basil gin drink. There are non alcoholic drinks but no club soda available. The entrance experience is not very organized, they have you wait. and the security was so unfriendly when we were waiting, she looked pissed off, didn't even say hello. The only good thing is the decoration inside the actual set. read more

I recently came for the new bone+bottle event (02/13/2026) at 8pm) and honestly was extremely disappointed. No booth in the front to guide us in (they had it in the past) they automatically add gratuity to drinks and still ask you to tip. No more scare actors/people to interact with. It's just meh now. Won't be returning even after years of coming. read more

I was attracted to this location by Instagram. Made reservations which were 15 per person. We arrived to the location and parking was easy. Located inside an 80s bar. We checked in. They checked our ID and we received our wristbands and table designation. We arrive and are created by staff and we have to look for our table number. The place had cute spooky decorations However our table was filled with empty glasses, napkins and trash. We waited for some to clean and we had to clean our own table. It was extremely hot inside and they required a two drink minimum. Drinks ranged from 20-25. I didn't know about the two drink minimum when making reservations but it it was it is. They told us we had 90 minutes to be there which seemed rushed especially when trying to enjoy the drinks. Orders are places through a QR code and the drinks were delicious A person dressed up walks around for photo ops which was cool. We asked if us coming inside also allowed us to go inside the 80s club afterwards and they said no. It was a seperate fee. All in all. I don't think it's worth the money. You're rushed. Limited photo ops. Idk what the 15 dollars cover. My recommendation is visit the cauldron in Buena Park. Bigger location. Better props. No cover charge. Cheaper drinks and food options and you're not rushed to drink. Would I recommend not really. read more

Underwhelming experience! Drinks were good but nowhere online does it tell you there's a two drink minimum. $15 entrance fee should've been applied towards a drink or some treats. Place is so small and not a lot to check out. Magician was great and the scare actors walking around could've been better and more interactive. Instagram is definitely hyping up this place more than it deserves. Wouldn't recommend. read more

My husband and I checked out the spooky speakeasy inside the 80's bar. This exceeded my expectations by far! I highly recommend checking it out, and can't wait to come back in January when it changes to a ski lodge theme. Upon entering through a secret entrance, you are transported to a spooky living room of sorts adorned with LED displays all over the room. From creepy changing portraits on the walls to the ceiling crawling with creepy crawlers, the ambiance was very well done. We were seated at the bar where we got to witness the artists at work crafting well thought out drinks. We got to talk a lot to the head bartender who was the mastermind behind the cocktails and you can feel his passion behind every ingredient poured into them. My husband loved his old fashioned, smoked right in front of us and the Kong drink was his favorite. I loved the festers bulb which comes with an edible flower that numbs your mouth. So fun! You should definitely check this place out! Great date night or time out with friends! read more

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I've been to multiple speakeasies and this was one of the few disappointing ones. First off, what is the point in making reservations if you're not going to have a seat? The tiny space was PACKED and the crowd was not it. Everyone pretty much seemed drunk off their ass. The "speakeasy" is inside another club/bar. However, the vibe is pretty much the same. Not a speakeasy vibe at all. What is the point of having an immersive bar when you can't even enjoy it? The workers, servers, bartenders were very nice hence the 2 stars and not 1. The drinks were overpriced though. The establishment needs to make this place less crowded. read more

My husband brought me here as a date night and I had a pretty great time! The entire concept is really cool and I'm interested to see what their next theme will be. My only takeaway would be the price of drinks. Drinks will run you at least $20 and there's a 2 drink minimum per person which makes for an expensive night. Other than that, we enjoyed ourselves! read more

Went for Macrabre Manor last week to celebrate a birthday and had a blast! You check in for your reservation outside of the bar, then they let your party inside a few groups at a time. We were let into a back room that was decorated with cool props, moving photos, and there was a scare actor walking around. They also had a magician who went to every table to do magic and card tricks which was super fun and unexpected. As far as the drinks go, they were on the pricier side (about $20 per drink), but they were really strong, tasted good, and some were even interactive. My last drink had a small flower that you would eat to change the flavor of the cocktail. The bartenders were busy so it took a few minutes for someone to take our order, but it's because you could also order and pay online right from your table. They have a small cash discount if you order at the bar though, so keep that in mind! The whole experience was a little under 2 hours, which was more than enough time. Overall, it was a fun experience that I would love to do again soon. read more

The Set - Drinks - Fester's Buzz Bulb and Bone on the Beach - Speakeasies Near Me - Montclair, California

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A group of my friends and I went while it was the Matterhorn bar - the bar was well themed and lots of fun interaction with the Yeti! Also loved the animatronic deer that farted and said rude things! Hahaha The chocolate orange martini was delish! Cover is free but expect to make up for it in drink prices and there is a two drink minimum, but well worth it. read more

The Set. I made a reservation online, paid my fee and hoped for the best aside from some of the reviews. We arrived at 8:30 pm on the dot. There was a short line outside of That 80s Bar. We were asked to wait in line. We were given 2 wrist bands each. One for the set and one for the club. We waited with some other folks while the security lady did something. She ushered the group to the Set location, I though I had booked for the Materhorn set but it was a pirate theme , it was dark , the ambiance was good. The decor reminded my of the beginning of the pirate of Caribbean ride. It would have been a lot better if there was someplace to sit. It was packed,mind you it's not very big in there. We were blessed to find 2 seats at the bar. I thought it was a 90 minute sit time.We asked an older security lady about the 90 min sit time she said first come . Then what was the point of making a reservation? Security did not make their rounds to boot the previous group out. More people funneled in, walking up and down isles with no one budging. The tables were set up nice with candles. But we didn't get to actually sit at a table until security saw the new group of people standing around. They then started enforcing the 90 minutes checking wristbands and booting people out. It was about an hour before we got a table.We sat for like 30 minutes. A rude short haired security lady bee lined to us 2 minutes before our end time we had just got another round, she said you got 2 minutes left, we asked if we could get a few minutes to finish our drinks. No! Then can we take them to the other side? No! So we pounded our drinks , as we were walking out there were still couples sitting at tables before we arrived at 830. I guess the 90 minute rule only applies to some people. The 80s club made up for the lack of organization in the set. read more

First of all, they are disorganized in the front. They do not care if you came early for your reservation and will make you wait even if others came late for theirs. In addition, do not lean on anything before entering , they will cut you off of drinks! The bar tender was very rude and disrespectful, does not give an explanation. As for decor , I would give it a 3/10. It's a 500 square ft room where they pack you in like sardines. It really takes the exclusivity out of the experience of a speakeasy. Not to mention how expensive the drinks were ! They are at least $20 per drink , with little to no alcohol. (Droplets) as I watch the bartender make my fiancés drink , I'm thinking, wow .. save yourself some time and skip the speakeasy read more

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This place has only blown up because of social media push they've spent on. Reservation is required and yet, not honored. You are required to drink (and pay for) a specific amount of drinks (that are not good). Everyone, I mean EVERY SINGLE PERSON, working here is rude & on some sort of power trip. They are inconsiderate and make you feel like trash in the way you are treated. You had a drink and got lost, your cut off. It's so they can keep cycling through their reservations... you already paid to get in, it's easier to kick you out. The reservation system is unorganized and you end up in a crowded room (or not very crowded at all) with a bunch of strangers that aren't even as "hip" as they portray it in their media advertisements. It's awkward. And to retouch back on the drink point since this is a bar. They try to create specialty drinks for each theme. The yeti drinks were disgusting and cheap alcohol strong... like stomach ache and you're not even buzzed. Their dumb rules make you feel obligated to finish them too, and then they can punish you for ANYTHING they come up with that night. I do feel like because it's attached to that 80s bar it's hard to find this place in Yelp to see the truth behind the hype they built through acting video advertising. This isn't a speakeasy either!!! You literally have to stand in line outside infront of the podium where the all high and mighty workers filter through the reservations. You walk through the doors when it's your time & you're there. A speak easy is a hidden bar.. EVERYONE KNOWS WHERE THIS PLACE IS AND YOU CAN SEE THE ROOM FROM YOUR PLACE IN LINE. Don't feed the hype, it won't be worth your time. read more

SCREW THIS PLACE. I drove over an hour to meet my friends after work. They took the last two 8:45 slots and I had to take the next one because they didn't realize that time slot was getting full. My friend had gone to events there previously and it wasn't an issue for her so I bought the $20 reservation and made the drive. Lo and behold the shrew out front said we couldn't go in together. That I would have to stand outside while they went in together and they would have to leave once I get to go in. Really?! You're soooo packed and exclusive you can't let one person join their friends so they're not alone after driving all that way. Great customer service guys. Real winners running this outfit next to a flea market in the middle of nowhere. Only leaving one star because I wasn't allowed to give 0. read more

Awesome experience, I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun night out! Fair warning, though the drinks are pricey but overall worth it read more

Set up was on point, the area is sketchy and didn't feel safe. Arrive just when you're. Inning in, do not hang around the area. But once inside , it's so amazing and service staff are great. read more

I think this place needs some work we had a reservation for 4 people at 8:15pm this Sat Jan 13 didn't get in until after 9pm luckily we waited inside the bar had a drink while we waited for a text or we'd be freezing waiting in line outside .. once your in it's all unorganized no sitting available .. crowded there's no time limits .. drinks were overpriced IMO $20 .. better pricing and drinks in the actual 80s bar. It is currently themed Matterhorn it will change themes throughout the year .. maybe there Halloween /spooky version they had before was better ? Idk but we didn't stay long had an overpriced drink and left and just went back in the 80's bar had a better experience and better drinks. read more

I was kicked out for accidentally going to the wrong bathroom; lost $45 entrance fee for my husband and friends. After a long day working and taking care of my kids, I went out on a date night with my husband and our new friends. We chose this place because we were born in the 80 and like the Fullerton 80's club so we thought this one would be cool with the speak easy. This one is awful and not even closet to the caliber of the Fullerton one. The speak easy was over sold and people sat on the floor. It was gross. As I started in the beginning, I accidentally went to the men's restroom and stared texting and calling my husband for help. I was trapped! I had my head down, went into the stall on the left, and just thought it was a smelly all gender bathroom. I waited until everyone left. Then I ran out, attempted to wash my hands, but there was no soap- and I ran to my table. I had a sip of beer (my first alcohol of the night as the speak easy didn't have any ipas) and for our on the dance floor. Immediately was taken outside, made to wait 10 minutes in the cold while my jacket was inside. Then when the manager finally came, she said I had to leave as would a man if he was in the women's restroom. You know? Because of how often men are raped by us ladies in their bathroom?! Great and equal comparison. She gave me my money back for my entrance alone but my husband and his friends didn't get to DRINK A SIP of their drinks- and they had to pay for them and leave. The manager wouldn't come back or to talk about the entrance fee or any logical appropriate comprises that could be had. It was humiliating and awful. I will never go back. I highly recommend the Fullerton one. Or you could always go in your room with a black light and turn on some 80s. Music - get some friends and alcohol. it would be cheaper read more

Very cool and unique, seasonally themed speakeasy! Good drinks and talented, live entertainment!

The ambiance was great, a hidden fun place to go. The entrance fee was reasonable, however drinks were $20+ and 2 drink minimum pp. It says on the website they can make other drinks with what they have, but they wouldn't. We were ready to go after one drink, but we stayed for the magician. Fantastic!!!!!! After, we wanted to go dance in the club and they wanted to recharge us an entrance fee! Approximately $260 for 4 wasn't worth it for me. Drinks were very fun and interesting and tasted great! - i would suggest changing it to a one drink minimum and allow guests to go into club after to dance. And fix the club's ac and ventilation. That was musty and hot just walking through to the speakeasy. read more

Great concept , atmosphere, drinks , and service!! A breath of fresh air ! Nice take if the classic speakeasy with entertainment!! Highly recommend! read more

Awesome hidden gem. Great atmosphere, very entertaining. If your in the area you should check it out. Right next to an 80s club with great vibes. read more

Well we didn't know what to expect because there was only one review but we were looking for something fun with a speakeasy vibe so we tried it out. First I would recommend to not get there right as it opens. They usher everyone through in a big group and it kind of ruins the "speakeasy" vibe of entering through a secret door. Once you are in you can not exit to re-enter through the secret door. I will not give up the entrance because I do not want ruin it for you if you go. Once inside it has a regular bar layout with booths and tables but it was decorated for a haunted theme which made it fun. They had a few guys walking around in costume and face paint. They then had a spooky magician come in and entertain us. He was really good and would have been worth the visit just to see him. I think his name was Mudd. The drinks were ok. The old fashioned is my go to and I was not impressed with theirs. The presentation was really cool but the drink itself was not. I would also add the service was really good. You order your first drink before they allow you to enter and it is ready as soon as you get to your table. Our waitress was busy but she constantly made sure we were taken care of. For a fun night out with some entertainment I would recommend this. read more

DJ Whiskey has a particular set of skills. He manages to dj 80s music that are somehow synced to videos without moving his arms. A magician. 10/10 read more