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    The W

    4.7 (71 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    David L.

    This is the most awesome place. If you can find your way into this rare speak easy you will be beyond pleased. They make the most unique drinks you will not see outside of here. Truly homemade concoctions. Beyond a great marvelous experience!

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    Soudary K.

    It's Friday night and we came here after dinner for a couple of drinks. Located downtown Lees Summit. Secretly hidden speakeasy. Front entrance next door to hands and glove. Own by the same owner. Fabulous drink menu. Great service. Dimmed lighting. Small quaint atmosphere. Nice place to sit relax and enjoy a drink or two with friends. Quiet enough to have conversation.

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    Lauren A.

    We came here after visiting Hand in Glove. Ask for the number. This is a cute upstairs speakeasy! Not easy to find but tip...go to hand in glove and then you will be very close (mysterious!) Our mixologist was Jed! He was great. After I my first drink we walked us through the Italian bitters they have and then i asked him to make me something, anything, using a variety of the bitters which I believe are called barrows . It was very tasty. They have pretzels but maybe adding fries to the menu would be a plus Ambiance was good but i would like lower light. Service was A-1 Date worth? Heck yes. Will I return? Most definitely

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    Kara H.

    We had such a great time! Our bartender, Adriana, was super fun and made fabulous drinks. We really enjoyed everything, but our favorite was the dry orange curaçao and vodka drink. No menu, we just told Adriana a drink profile and a liquor, and she went to town. This was SO fun- my stepdad ordered a drink that was pink, and She went to town with this cinnamon, coconut, smoked concoction that we tossed around names for throughout the evening. Being surprised was half the fun. I think this is one of those places that is different every time you go. Definitely pricey- we got six drinks and a soda, and spent over $100 plus tip. Getting in can be a thing- you have to text a number and make a reservation, then be buzzed in at the door. It was nice to go in with someone who had experience with entry so we didn't have to deal with any of that. Overall, I would absolutely go back again and highly recommend!!

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    Jen S.

    This place is a super cute speak easy located in downtown LS. The many options on the menu were pretty big compared to others I've been to. I selected the smoked vanilla bourbon and it was amazing. The vibe there was quite dark and cozy. We will definitely get back there soon. Be sure to call ahead for arrangements

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    Savannah M.

    Extensive menu with something to fit just about anyones taste preferences. Amazing service with experienced mixologists who will explain the cocktails and their process in detail to you. The ambiance was spot on with low level lighting giving it the perfect speakeasy vibe.

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    Courtney W.

    The secrecy of this place is so great. A little confusing the first time, but very intriguing on the outside. Staff was wonderful and friendly. Drinks were amazing and the glasses they were served in were just as great. Figure it out and definitely go!

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    Nice spot for a date night. They make one of the best Old Fashioned drinks and the service is amazing. My new neighborhood spot.

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    This was a great experience. They made caipirinhas for me even though it's not on the menu.

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    Excellent drinks with unique flare. Service impeccable and personal. Ambiance vintage timeless and broody.

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    Great place to take friends and family. Definitely have to have reservations! Love their creative concoctions

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    Been here a few times. The pop-up for Christmas was absolutely delightful and the drinks were…read moredelicious. I ordered the cousin James, which came in a really cute boot. My niece ordered the spiked hot chocolate and she loved it. We ordered the barbecue fries as an appetizer and it was delicious. Previously, we've come here during bar crawls and also love when the menu changes a little bit for Oktoberfest. My parents absolutely loved their bloody Mary's. The wings are yummy as well as the brisket sandwich. It is one of my favorites. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here.

    Another holiday pop up checked off the list and this one is one of my favorites! This was our…read moresecond year visiting Smoke Brewery's holiday pop up and the decor like last time was so fun and festive. Bring your cameras because you will want to take lots of photos. It seems to stay pretty busy, so we always make a reservation and are seated quickly when we arrive. The staff is friendly, and the food and drinks are good. This time, my son and I split a smoked BBQ burger with a side of mac and cheese. I liked that they split it for us before bringing it out. We subbed the fries for mac and cheese since we had already ordered the loaded BBQ fries appetizer, which we really liked. I do wish the fries had been fried a little harder before being loaded, but overall it was a good choice and plenty to share. A new holiday tradition in the making... we'll be back next season.

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