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    The Speakeasy

    3.9 (50 reviews)
    InexpensiveSpeakeasies
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    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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    5 months ago

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    3 months ago

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

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    8 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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    6 months ago

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    2 years ago

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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

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

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    3 years ago

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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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    4 years ago

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    8 years ago

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    5 years ago

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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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    6 years ago

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    7 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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    6 years ago

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    8 years ago

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    6 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

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    9 years ago

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    7 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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    7 years ago

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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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    9 years ago

    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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    8 years ago

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    10 years ago

    Ok place for Sun City folks. Too small place, we had to leave once as no chairs. Expect to see super drank people.

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    Ask the Community - The Speakeasy

    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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    He sings karaoke while mixing drinks, making change, and is just a delightful person.

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    Barley & Smoke - Brussels

    Barley & Smoke

    4.5(69 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    Ryan "The Head Bartender/Mixologist" is great, super personality, very knowledgeable and has some…read moregreat recommendations based on your taste preferences. Loved their Seasonal Old Fashions and Negroni's. Very well balanced and flavorful, Ryan may tweak if you have a preferred taste u maybe looking for. Food is always excellent.

    My husband and I made a last-minute dinner reservation and were able to grab the 8:30 pm seating at…read morethe bar, which worked out great. The bartender was friendly and attentive, and took our order quickly. By the time we arrived they had already sold out of the bone marrow small plate and the tomahawk steak. Totally understandable for the last seating of the night, but those were two of the dishes we were really looking forward to trying. The main reason for 1 less star. It's a cool little spot for drinks and a gourmet bite. The kitchen, bar, and seating area are fairly compact. Even though the kitchen is ventilated, you can still feel a bit of the heat and smoke coming off the grill. We ordered the grilled romaine salad (they do charge a small upcharge if you split plates), along with the bao buns and the wagyu meatballs. Everything was well presented, tasty. Overall, a great option for the west side if you're looking for elevated bar bites and good drinks. My tip: grab an earlier reservation if you can, so you have a better chance at the popular dishes before they sell out.

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    Barley & Smoke - Beautiful open concept

    Beautiful open concept

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    Mocha crème brûlée

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    Melindas Alley - Inside of the Alley

    Melindas Alley

    4.0(165 reviews)
    16.4 mi
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    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.

    Horrible experience. We were allowed in and told to order drinks because it was last call. Within…read morefive minutes of ordering, we were told the place was closing and that we needed to leave. While the staff who were serving could have said "hey, we actually close very soon," I was really more disappointed with the managerial staff member ushering us out. He was the one who said it was last call. The drinks aren't cheap...! I am doing two stars and not one because the bartender was nice enough and the three sips of my drink were actually really tasty.

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    Idle Hands - Inside the bar

    Idle Hands

    4.2(49 reviews)
    23.6 mi

    The service was incredible. The bartender was extremely helpful and obviously very passionate about…read moremaking something or recommending something I'd enjoy. The ambiance was really pretty and it was a great contrast to Devils Hideaway.

    I've been to Idle Hands twice, about a year apart, and there's a lot to like. The most recent was…read moreon a Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. This speakeasy is located on Mill Ave., the center of Tempe's party scene. Because of its location, parking isn't easy. If you're looking for free parking, you're going to have a long walk. Outside of that, you'll have to pay for parking in a garage or metered street parking. Ambiance (4/5): Hint hint. Idle Hands is located inside Devil's Hideaway. A true speakeasy shouldn't have signage outside indicating its location. Unfortunately, there's a sign for Idle Hands outside of Devil's Hideaway which takes away the sense of mystery and intrigue that a true speakeasy provides. Outside of this hiccup, it's a cool speakeasy. It's intimate, with 10 or so seats at the bar and about 10 seats in booths facing the bar. There's a projector screen behind the bar that had mystical motion graphics the first time I stopped by (thinking wizards) and Halloween motion graphics the second time (with it being a day before the holiday). There were some other Halloween decorations up. The only area of improvement? The music often doesn't match the vibe. A lot of the music they were playing on my last visit was Irish music that would be fitting for a pub. Service (4/5): I had the same bartender each time. He knows how to make a good drink and is pretty efficient. When you close out, he only gives you the merchant copy. Which is a pet peeve of mine. Let me get that customer copy too. But overall, a good experience. Especially at a college bar. Food (N/A): I've only had drinks both times. Idle Hands actually doesn't have food, but Devil's Hideaway does. And you're allowed to bring food from there into the speakeasy. Drinks (4.5/5): It's pretty surprising to see a speakeasy on a college campus. I was impressed with the creativity of the menu, both in terms of the ingredients used and the fusion of flavors. I've had a different cocktail each time, and they've all been great. My favorite was one served in a box filled with smoke. Talk about a cool presentation! The hallmarks of a solid speakeasy are elevated cocktails, nice ambiance (dimly lit), an intimate space, and mystery/intrigue. While the intrigue is lacking at Idle Hands, and the music can be improved, they hit it out of the park in the other areas. One of my favorite speakeasies I've been to in Phoenix (and surrounding areas). I am, after all, the self-appointed king of speakeasies. The king gives his stamp of approval.

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    Idle Hands - This was a strong rum drink. Sweet, but strong.  Really good though, very interesting flavors.

    This was a strong rum drink. Sweet, but strong. Really good though, very interesting flavors.

    Idle Hands - Love the low light vibe!

    Love the low light vibe!

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