Cool vibes. Although there were lots of people, we were still able to find seats. My drink, strawberry something, was delicious. So was my overpriced burger. Street parking if you can find it. Otherwise, there is a parking garage very close by on Union. Will be my daughter there when she comes to visit read more

I came to this magical little place with my girl friends to celebrate a birthday. Only the three of us but we wanted a drink to end the night with a vibe. Boy did we win the jackpot! We came in around 6:30. They had just opened but the atmosphere was ready! Dark and moody with candles on the table, it was the perfect spot to grab a drink and catch up. Jeremy was our bartender and he was fantastic. Super chill and friendly and made us some amazing drinks based on a few preferences. Our "bartenders choice" drinks were amazing, so much so that our "drink to end the night" turned into two drinks and some appetizers. We ordered taquitos and mozzarella sticks. Overall all three of us ladies loved this place! We definitely plan to be back! Let Jeremy make you a drink - you won't regret it. He makes them custom for you and he definitely knows what he is doing. *they do ask for a password which you can request on their website... but I would do that 24-48 hours before you plan to visit. We didn't have that days password and simply asked the front door. read more

The Speakeasy - Yummiest drink (pomegranate vodka cocktail) - Speakeasies Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love how this place still commits to the speakeasy experience by asking for a password at the door (you can get it by sending them an email or just by asking nicely at the door). It really helps set the vibe when going in. Parking is also plentiful with multiple nearby parking structures. What stood out to me the most was that offer mocktail versions of their drinks at reduced prices! read more

Not so hidden speakeasy, but still such a vibe it came here on a Friday night. Gave the password and entered into a red room! Ordered our drinks and chilled for half an hour. Music was good and the ambience was super chill. read more

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This was such a cute place decked out in Chinese decor! It's absolutely a speakeasy, you need a code to get in so make sure you go through the proper steps for that. Go visit their website. It's a different name than what it is once you show up! The menu was festive as well! And they also had a DJ with some great music. It's fitting for a girls night out, a chill date night as they had food as well! We didn't get any food we went for drinks but it did look delicious! And parking was no issue, Pasadena has so many parking structures there's one right across the street! read more

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The experience getting in was pretty cool. But other than that this place has no business calling itself a speakeasy in my opinion. None of the rules were followed by the crowd, no one was dressed up, music was EDM - in other words, this place does 0 things to transport you to the prohibition era. And I believe that is the whole point of going to a speakeasy, at least for me. Put that aside, it's a decent bar, music is not too loud so you can have a conversation, the interior has a nice atmosphere and decorations. read more

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I may or may not have been here for cocktails before dinner last night. The fella standing in front of the boarded up storefront, who we passed twice before getting suspicious about why he was just standing there, he might or might not have been generous in giving us hints to "remember" the password. The interior may have been gorgeously post thanksgiving, the Naked & Fanous and the Manhattan may have been very solid. Or not, it may have just been a boarded-up storefront with a fella standing out in front. read more

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Plenty of parking near by. The inside is soooo beautifully decorated The staff is so friendly And the drinks are so tasty Will most definitely come again read more

Love coming here with friends. Love the strawberry surprise and kitty drink (without coconut). All of the bartenders are so nice! Jeremy is always so kind and makes amazing drinks that hit the spot every time :) read more

The Speakeasy - Kitty drink without coconut is amazing - made by wonderful Jeremy :) - Speakeasies Near Me - Pasadena, California

We decided to visit this speakeasy last minute after dinner nearby and it's one of those hidden gems where the experience starts even before you step foot inside. After looking up the place online, I found that we needed to email them for a password for entry. I had to send a quick polite email explaining why we wanted to visit, and surprisingly we received a response back almost immediately with the password, a few house rules, and the specific location details depending on whether we arrive before or after 9pm. I won't spoil with too many details! It's a prohibition-style bar and seating is a first come first served basis. We had to knock twice to provide the password and walk through, entering exactly how a speakeasy should be. There's dim lighting, vintage decor and overall cool vibes. Drinks were also decent! It's a large full bar, but also cozy enough inside to chat without needing to yell across each other like your typical bars. read more

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Came here with friends on a Saturday night and it was an awesome spot. The way you have to get in was clever and really made the experience so fun. The ambiance is great in there. Spacious yet intimate and great music. The drinks were also delicious and they use quality ingredients for the cocktails. Wish I got to try their food but will be going back to try! read more

AHHH I freaking loved it! The bartenders were very attentive and fast. The atmosphere was very dim, calming but as well a very social environment. There dirty martinis were just as strong as I like it. Will go back one of these days. The best! read more

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I love their secret code concept where you need to email them prior to going to receive a secret passcode in order to get into the bar. It makes the experience very exclusive and personal. Stepping inside feels like entering another world with the dim red lighting casting glowing crimson hues across the high ceiling. The environment creates an intimate, almost secretive atmosphere where the glow of the candles on each table invite you to be seated next to its subtle warmth. -Kitty Killer: a vibrant and sweet tropical drink reminding me of a berry fruit punch. The sweet berry and hint of pineapple take the center stage while a creamy hint of coconut balances the palate. The flavors are bright and refreshing compliment the floral smell of the dried Chrysanthemum on top. The cocktail is topped with a skewered berry assortment that I nibbled on after every sip. (9/10) read more

The Speakeasy - Kitty Killer (Right) New Bee's Knees (Left) - Speakeasies Near Me - Pasadena, California

Pro Tip: Going to www.speakeasypasadena.com in advance allows you to get the password for the specific day in which you intend to go. People here are friendly. Everyone in the staff is super professional, courteous, friendly and amicable. The vibes are impeccable. Definitely a place to check out on weekends. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I'm a huge speakeasy/1920s fan. And it's not that I didn't enjoy myself on some level, but it was more amusement at how weird it was rather than a 5-star experience. First off the password. You have to send an email telling them you want to visit. Then you get back a big long explanation for why the owner does things the way he does things and the password is near the bottom. I was like, oh boy, if this guy is preemptively arguing about his choices, this should be interesting. We get there and tell the bouncer the password. I was expecting something other than a converted empty storefront. Maybe a basement like some of the other nearby places. But yeah, it's just a former restaurant or something with a long bar on one side and tables and chairs scattered about. It was decorated for Halloween, which was cool ambiance. But like many people have said in their reviews, and the owner tried to explain away in his email, the music was loud and didn't match the vibe. Just odd but kind of funny. The bar was filled with fresh herbs which smelled really nice but it looked kind of ridiculous. I mean it was like bouquets upon bouquets of herbs lining the bar. But at least you know they're using fresh herbs in the cocktails I guess. The drinks themselves were pretty good, but basic. A little sugary, too. The only food I ordered was some fries. They took a while to come out and they were steak fries, which was also an odd choice because there were like less than 15 pieces. I don't know what this place actually is, an experiment maybe, but it's definitely not a true speakeasy. Go if you're already drunk and dgaf or you just want to see it for yourself. Not my scene! read more

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Great atmosphere! It was fun to have to give a password at the door to get in, it added to the experience. The drinks were good, however, it would be so nice to see a few more "mocktail" options available for those who cannot or do not drink alcohol. Aside from that, the service was great and we had a good time. read more

You pass a guy standing in front of a door. He asks for a password. He helps you get it. Then you're in. The atmosphere is dark yet engaging with a massive wall of booze behind the bar. As speakeasies go this is average and I wanted a little more intrigue. But the drinks are good ( I had a decent old fashioned). The password game is a bit lame, too. We went on a Saturday and it was not too crowded. read more

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Overall: always find it tricky to review speakeasy but not this place! Easy 5* Ambience/Decor/Service: solve the riddle and you'll enter into this noir/burlesque kinda bar. Their October theme adds a little spooky feel with the fake cobwebs prop bats and spiders on the roof. Drinks: at the bar their selection is wide ranging for all kinds of enjoyers. Go with a lighter sweet drink or have something slightly spicy or go for a classic old fashioned kinda vibe. So good you'll go back for a second one! read more

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Love this place. Ambiance & service is great. They do have food menu, although never tried it. read more

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I came here a Saturday night what i really enjoyed that it was not súper packed like some other places. When I read the email i was concerned for the music but i actually loved everything they were playing. I got the kitten killer and it was delicious. I'm not a heavy drinker so it was good for me I'm not too sure how strong it should be but it did hit. I also enjoyed some of their butterflied shrimp. I enjoy eating I guess if they had some artichoke dip I would have liked that too. They also had calamari but it was just me so I didn't want to order too much. I loved the ambiance the dim red lights made me feel relaxed and the music. I would enjoy coming back here again. read more

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Stumbled upon this cute lounge speakeasy. Appetizers are available. The bartenders are amazing. Great cocktails. read more

The Speakeasy - Old fashion cocktail. So yummy. - Speakeasies Near Me - Pasadena, California

It's a fun experience. They make you say a password to go in and then you have to walk to an actual entrance. Once inside the atmosphere is great and the food as well as appetizers. Yes on this place for my birthday fun. read more

The Speakeasy - Drinks were delicious - Speakeasies Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had drinks at this most delightful place last night!! Great drinks! Dark moody vibe!! And the doorman "Cornbread" was wonderful!!!!!

Great ambiance. Vibes are high. Drinks are OK but here for the atmosphere. Definitely a cool experience read more

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This is such a fun experience, every detail is amazing! Drinks are so good and they play the best music. We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday over the weekend. The staff is all so nice and the service is wonderful. We had the best time drinking, chatting and dancing with our friends. Special shout out to the owner who went above and beyond for us. Definitely recommend getting table service so you can have an area for a big group and party. read more

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I can be a compulsive planner, so it's complimentary that my boyfriend likes to be spontaneous. He convinced me to "wing it" to go to The Speakeasy one night. SO BRAVE. If it was up to me, I would have sent the business a request by emailing them at "info@speakeasypasadena.com" in advanced and request a password. Instead we went to the general area and asked around. We were lucky enough to stumble upon someone affiliated with the business and answered some riddle-like questions to solve the answer for the password. Password required to enter and it changes every night! Upon entering the secret entrance, we were welcomed and showed some rules to follow. It was pretty common sense, common etiquette, but it is probably stated since there must have been some silly patrons who were disrespectful of the business. Behind the curtains to their bar area, it was dimlit prohibition era speakeasy vibes with decor and posters from the 1920s. Most importantly they have a full bar. In addition to the drink menus, they offered snacks. We had already eaten prior, so we were just there for drinks, but it's good to know for the future if we want to come here before dinner. You order at the bar. Staff does not come to you at the tables. It was a long bar area and decently staffed, so you shouldn't have to wait too long to order your drink. There were a lot of seating areas and we saw a few tables to choose from even on a late Saturday night. My boyfriend had the Afghani Mule ($14) which comes with meili vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, cucumbers, lime and mint. Not sure what made this afghani, but it's great for anyone who enjoys the classic Moscow mules. I went with the Old Fashioned Temory ($15) which comes with Makers Mark bourbon, 2 way bitters, zested orange, and demerara sugar. Pricing is reasonable for the area but I thought their drink menu was on the basic side, nothing innovative or craft-cocktail-like. Overall come for the ambiance, but don't expect too much from the cocktails. It was good for a drink, but there was nothing to linger around for any further than that. read more

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Atmosphere: it's very red inside, it's as red as all the pics you see. The vibes match a speakeasy vibe Service: they are nice Food & Drink: didn't try any of the food but the espresso martinis were good as expected. They have cocktails there that are also pretty yummy Tips: the speakeasy part (where you go through the back) starts after a certain time but if you arrive before 8 pm you just enter through the regular door. Email them to get the code (you can do it on the way there, they respond very quickly) read more

Great drinks and late night after hours feeling due to lighting and entry password. This is the second speakeasy I've been to in Pasadena and it was nice. For sure more of a cocktails and beer type of bar. Not sure if you actually need the password or not but if you want to be safe go to their website and email them asking for it for the night. My favorite drinks were the afghani mule and the my lillet. Extra points for the abundance of fresh herbs they had along the bar for drinks. It smelled so freaking good read more

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This place is a vibe and getting in is fun with the passwords and whatnot! Drinks aren't the strongest but they do taste good! A good place to consider if bar hopping in Pasadena! read more

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Pros: *It's a Speakeasy *Fancy *Empty *Fast Service *Unique drinks Cons: *Expensive *Drinks not strong at all read more

The Speakeasy - Drake & Kendrik - Speakeasies Near Me - Pasadena, California

I don't really see what people see in this place! Maybe they just don't know what a great bar is. Ambiance whack AF!! Drinks if i can give a zero I would! Regret going to check this place out, It really questions what those people that give it 5 star! like cmon now read more

We were looking for a fun bar to hang out at and happen to find The Speakeasy. After fumbling around for the password, we were given access to the hidden bar. Once inside we were impress with the amazing Halloween decor. It's very dark inside but it's all the vibe! They also serve food and the drinks are delicious! Definitely a fun place to visit and I highly recommend! read more

The Speakeasy - Halloween decor exploded here in the best possible way! - Speakeasies Near Me - Pasadena, California

my friends and i forgot to email them for the password so we stepped right up and had to solve the riddle. once you get inside the ambiance is really nice albeit a little loud with the dj and everyone talking. menu is definitely roaring 20s/gatsby themed items. kitty killer was amazing as expected and so was the strawberry tequila! not too many food options tho read more

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Love this place! We went last Saturday night and I was pleasantly surprised by the vibes and music. We didn't want to leave and that's saying a lot for 10+ girls in their 40's. I'll def be back. P.S. The chef kept coming out to check on guests and had the best energy. Next time, I'll try the food. read more

We had a wonderful 1st experience here at the Speakeasy. The prohibition era elements were a nice touch (entrance in an alley, password, walk through a nondescript kitchen, secret entrance through freezer door). They all added to the experience. It was cleverly done! Food and drinks were great. We ordered several signature and classic cocktails. They were all very good. You can park a block away in the public parking structure for $1 for a 2 hour stay. Service was friendly and the bartenders were ready to shake and pour. 5 stars! read more

Came here with a few cousins and we Loved the energy in the place and how the staff didn't break character. Drinks were alright. Not the widest tequila options. Would definitely come back to try the food. read more

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Great vibey place! Not super speakeasy-y in terms of finding it, but it is fun emailing for the entrance and password. If you don't have that, the bouncer will create a riddle for you to figure it out. Drinks are very fruity and sweet, if you like those this will 100% be your place!! Ambiance was dark and great to talk but the music got very loud around 10pm. We ended up leaving because we couldn't hear eachother even after shouting over the music. You can hear the music from outside. Would otherwise recommend! Maybe earlier in the night when it is still quieter. read more

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The best bar experience in LA we ve had! Amazing service and the finding of the passcode in order to enter became the highlight of our LA experience! Great atmosphere, great drinks! read more

One of my favorite bars in Pasadena! We typically try to get here before 11PM to avoid any crowds. So far we've always been able to get a seat. Some nights they have a DJ playing! Bartenders are cool and know how to make good drinks. read more

Ambiance was amazing for the Halloween season! The drinks were pretty standard, could've been a bit better or more fancy Service was a bit slow sadly... I'd go back for sure though! It's a fun vibe/experience read more