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    The Speakeasy

    3.9 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveSpeakeasies
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good times with good friends.
    Taz C.

    Just a slight correction, I didn't realize they did serve a little something. I guess it's because I never saw anyone eating save the folks next to me that brought their own snacks. I did find that odd, but now I understand. I would still rather see food served, variations of finger food would be great. Loss of star, no food. Suggestions, maybe even little quick.Mini microwave pizzas or something along those lines right. Overall what a fun fun place. I went to cheer on a friend of mine for karaoke, and I had the best time. This, I cannot stress enough because I recently lost my husband and everyone there made me feel so so good. The atmosphere is just overall smiles. Honestly, I cannot wait to go back.

    Kristin S.

    The name says itself. Wouldn't catch it in the plaza just passing by but love the dive bar feel. Rockie is absolutely a pleasure and Frank always takes good care as well. The karaoke nights are actually a pleasant surprise. They take it seriously. Worth the stop.

    Speakeasy neon sign is cool
    Donald H.

    This is a must go to dive bar in the area for drinks and karaoke on Friday night. Enjoy the atmosphere or join along on the wireless mic from the comfort of your barstool.

    Great band!
    Doug H.

    The epitome of the neighborhood bar!! Cheap drinks and friendly folks!! Great people!

    sooo cute together, Thursdays & Friday nights during Karaoke With Aire & Muke

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    The nicest no drama bar he says no drama and the bartenders are great and the prices were incredible

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    5 months ago

    Amazing place! Best bartender and great drinks. If you're near and want drinks. this is the place

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    11 months ago

    Bartender guy on 11/02/2025 at 1am was horrible and needa correct his face, smile, and be nice.

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    2 years ago

    Serve some real food and not chips and frozen pizza. Went in one time, and that was enough to decide not to go back!

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    2 years ago

    The people here are all amazing including all the customers. I always feel safe and comfortable here. Best hangout!

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    2 years ago

    Great local spot. In from Connecticut and stumbled on this treasure!! Karaoke was a blast. Ask Pam to sing a song!!

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    5 years ago

    This place has the vibes but lowkey sucks and way overpriced but that's just my opinion.

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    8 years ago

    Fun place. Great staff. Good drink prices. The band, Reboot was really good. Will go again soon. Highly recommend.

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    Cheap drinks and lousy service. Blames it on the plandemic but that doesn't excuse poor service.

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    8 years ago

    I tried to order a Manhattan....a MANHATTAN! She just shook her head and said "I don't know what that is ".

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    8 years ago

    Great place to watch Packers games on Sundays! They had a make your own Bloody Mary bar and complimentary nachos. Loved it, will be back!

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    We love The Speak! Great people. Cheap drinks. Always a fun time. Try it. It'll soon become your happy place too!

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    Hey all ... Google search shows this place has Karaoke but the information shows live bands. Does anyone know if they have Karaoke on Saturday nights?

    Bands are on Saturday nights. Karoke is four nights a week tues, Sunday, Thursday, Friday's.

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    Barley & Smoke - Brussels

    Barley & Smoke

    4.5(79 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    My friend lives in the area and was the one who first told me about this place. The second she…read morementioned that it was a speakeasy attached to a restaurant, I was already sold. We made plans to check it out, and since that first visit I've probably been back three times -- and every single experience has been wonderful. If you sit at the bar, you can watch the chefs cook right in front of you while the bartenders make your drinks, which is such a fun experience. The cocktails are amazing, and the staff always has great recommendations if you're not sure what to order. But the FOOD is a whole other story. Everything I've tried here has been incredible. I genuinely don't think I've ordered a single thing that I didn't love. The atmosphere might be one of my favorite parts, though. It has this beautiful, expensive, upscale feeling without actually being ridiculously expensive. It's so nice to have something like this on the West Side where you can get dressed up and have a nice birthday dinner or date night and feel like you're somewhere special without the price tag being completely crazy. The staff is amazing, the service has consistently been great, the cocktails are fantastic, and the food is incredible. After multiple visits, I can confidently say this has become one of my favorite spots and easily one of the best places in Peoria. I absolutely love it here and will continue coming back!

    My hubs and I went to their Whiskey & Vinyl on Saturday w/ some friends, and we had a great night…read moreout! First, I really loved the aesthetic of the joint. It's a little moody w/ dim lighting and has a cool throwback feel to another era. My bestie & I ordered Old Fashioneds. They were good, although they were a bit on the light-pour side. I ordered the Wagyu meatballs, and they were absolutely delicious. My hubs and the rest of the table ordered the burger. They enjoyed them, but fair warning: the burger has a bit of a kick! The gentleman spinning vinyl for the evening had an amazing playlist. Each song seemed better than the one before. Overall, it was a fun atmosphere, great music, and a really enjoyable night out!

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    Barley & Smoke - Beautiful open concept

    Beautiful open concept

    Barley & Smoke - Oysters prawns and bone marrow- a must try

    Oysters prawns and bone marrow- a must try

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    Melindas Alley - Inside of the Alley

    Melindas Alley

    4.0(167 reviews)
    16.4 mi
    $$

    Everything was good, music, drinks. Except bartenders are so slow. (Watching them no hussle) Might…read morebe because I'm not from here and especially not used to waiting for drinks but I was in line in heels for 20 min it was a buzz kill

    Melinda's Alley is truly a speakeasy. If you spot a beautiful mural with a red light in a random…read morealley, then you've arrived. We got there about 15 minutes after opening and were surprised to see how long the line was at the bar. Turns out they only had two bartenders working and they were taking their time with each patron. We were served by Jared. He was super cool and very personable. He gave us the history of Malinda Curtis (she ran a brothel in the late 1800s) before telling us about the cocktail list. The drink menu is small, but creative. The menu changes each day (they're only open on Fridays and Saturdays) with the exception of the Old Fashioned. Jared informed us that they don't repeat drinks so you have one opportunity to try one of the specialty cocktails for that day. I had the No Soup For You which was a watermelon gin cocktail. It was really good and refreshing. My friend had the Jiminy Cricket which was a mint and chocolate vodka drink. Both drinks were very pretty. The furniture and decor had an early 20th century feel and was on par with the prohibition era. There's a decent amount of seating, though it filled up fast. The music that was playing was good, but very loud. We only had one drink because we didn't want to stand in line again for a second round. Despite the wait, Melinda's Alley was a cool spot to start our night.

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    Pigtails

    Pigtails

    4.3(268 reviews)
    16.5 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    Stopped in for a quick drink after the Bob Schneider concert at the MIM last night. Great…read moreatmosphere, totally chill bartender (in a good way!) who helped us decide on local beer to try (being from Portland we make sure we try beer that's not from home when we are out! Chef had already gone home for the evening so the bartender recommended a nearby reverse HH for us. We played a game or two that was available on the bar, watched the end of the Diamondbacks game, finished our beers - a pilsner and IPA from Catalyst, and headed for food!

    A fun little speakeasy in the heart of downtown Phoenix. A little tricky to find the hidden door…read morewithin a restaurant, but once you do, you are in. No reservations at this place, just first come, first serve! As mentioned the bar is not gigantic. When you walk in on the right there is a long bar with stools and on the left there are some small booths great for couples. The place does feature a couple large booths for larger parties of 6. The ambiance is dark like most speakeasies. Super modern looking with live plants gracing one of the walls and alcohol on the rest of the wall requiring a ladder to access top shelf. If you are hungry, the bar does offer some food. There are a variety of tacos on the menu and a raw bar. On the raw bar you can get oysters and shrimp. Lastly the bar does have a small happy hour. Bar stays open till midnight.

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    Alchemy 48 - More seating options!

    Alchemy 48

    3.8(74 reviews)
    29.4 mi

    This place was so sleek! Great concept! Basement speakeasy…read morewith live music. Definitely worth the drive and time spent. Drinks are made to order and such a unique fun experience!! A++++

    Such a fun little date night! We went to dinner first and then came here afterward. Definitely make…read morereservations, especially if you want to catch the live jazz music. FYI--the reservation email really doesn't explain how to get in, so here's what you need to know! Go into Level 1, which is an arcade, and walk ALL the way through to the back. Go out the door to the outside patio area and you'll see a security guard. Let them know you have a reservation for Alchemy 48. Someone will come up from downstairs, get you, and take you down to the speakeasy. Then comes the riddle! Don't feel intimidated if you're not good at riddles--I stressed about this part a little bit beforehand. Don't! Just read it. She gives you a clue that basically tells you what to do, and it's super easy. TIP: Make sure you take a picture in the little riddle/entrance room because you DON'T come back through that room when you leave! We almost missed that opportunity. Once you're inside, it has a really nice, romantic speakeasy atmosphere. We loved the live jazz and really enjoyed the whole experience. It would also be so much fun to dress up a little in Prohibition-era style for the night. For drinks, I had the Neapolitan and my husband had a Manhattan. Yes, the drinks are a little strong--but isn't that how they're supposed to be in a Prohibition speakeasy? Overall, we really enjoyed Alchemy 48. It's romantic, a little different, and the hidden entrance and riddle make it more of an experience than simply going out for drinks. Definitely a fun addition to a date night! Service is a tad bit slow

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    Alchemy 48 - Lots of cool spots to sit and chat!

    Lots of cool spots to sit and chat!

    Alchemy 48 - Bar

    Bar

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