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    Thick As Thieves

    4.5 (134 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THICK AS THIEVES ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Cantina Fizz and the thick as guru donuts
    Joyce L.

    Very cool speakeasy bar. The ambiance and everything about it was very cool. The drinks were fun and the staff was friendly. First time here and I will definitely be back again!

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    Brenda K.

    This is a neat speakeasy! We don't have a reservation on a Friday night and were able to get in with only a 15 minute wait. We sat at the bar and the bartenders had great recommendations and quick service. It was fun watching them make the unique drinks. It's very dark so you get a black light to look at the menu which was a nice touch. It's cozy, unique, and a great experience. The door is around the left side of the building and pick up the phone to call them once inside and up the stairs.

    Billie G.

    Thick As Thieves quickly became one of my favorite cocktail bars in Boise. The interior is something you just have to good and experience. It feels like you're entering the Great Gatsby and the roaring 20's. I love the true speak easy entrance with the phone call and reservation system where you literally "step into" the bar. The menu has UV light activated items and the drinks are blow your mind creative. In the video you can see a cocktail in the tea cup! My favorite drink they serve is the root beer like cocktail. Ive been several times, its a great date spot, or an awesome place to bring out of town friends to show off Boises best bars. If you're looking for a cool, calm, creative down town vibe with speciality cocktails, Thick as Thieves is the place to go!

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    Johanna D.

    Find the secret door. Call the number. And voila! Secret door opens! I love experiencing speakeasies. My one critique is that if someone is already through the first secret door as you're coming in, the whole secrecy of it disappears. So my suggestion to those who go, if you find the secret door and go through it and see people waiting, maybe go back out and close the door and wait like a min or two. The ambiance is nice. Exit door was kinda hidden, but I eventually found it. I ordered the Cantina Fizz. It was a yummy fun drink. Service was good. Definitely a fun speakeasy experience.

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    Timothy R.

    Speakeasy is actually an ironic name for these cool bars, because generally speaking, they are not easy to find. But it wouldn't be as fun, now would it? I'd been Yelping cool bars for my visit to Boise and put Thick as Thieves on my list of must see places. My first time out in the downtown area, I wandered around looking for it. Even after looking up their Yelp page, I had a bit of trouble finding it. Cryptic outside door, phone to call, hidden wall. That whole mysterious process just added to the experience.

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    Jamie W.

    I travel a lot for work and have been to my fair share of establishments that serve unique and craft cocktails (it's a hobby of mine) & Thick As Thieves is right up there with one of my favorite speakeasy/craft cocktails establishment. From the hidden door entrance and being escorted inside, to the dark & moody vibes it was an experience. Our drinks took a little bit to make, but when you see the care and thoughtfulness that goes into each drink, waiting a few minutes longer than a normal bar is worth it. We got a Melon Collie which wasn't overly sweet and tasted like summer. We also got the Bangkok Dangerous which was my favorite ... the crushed sesame seeds on the ice cube is what brought this mango sticky rice drink together.can't wait to try more libations on the menu. The only downside is there's not much in terms of snacking food, but theirs drinks make up for it.

    Sarah D.

    One of my absolute favorite speakeasies ever! I love the little touch with the black light showing a secret menu, and having to dial in from the stairwell. At this point I can't entirely remember all the drinks that I've had. But I've been twice, once for each time I've gone to Boise, every single drink has been five out of five. The last time we went it also happened to be my fiancé's birthday and the dessert donut holes we got were insanely good! Both times the service was absolutely amazing with really engaging weight staff. I also really love the decor and the vibe in this place! Big fan of anywhere that has a variety of different kinds of seating, moody lighting, etc. If you're in Boise and you enjoy a good cocktail, this is a must stop!

    Secret entrance
    Kelly S.

    Everything from beginning to end was exceptional. You enter the speakeasy by calling on a rotary phone and behind the secret door with mirrors is the entrance. You walk into a dimly lit luxe lounge with lots of candles. We were sat on a small comfy couch and handed the menu with a small black light to see the secret drink menu items. It was a cool experience. Our server was excellent and told us if we didn't like our drink they'd make us a new drink. He was very knowledgeable and helped me decide on which drink to select. I ended up picking "Oil and canvas" and the ingredients included gin, pistachio, olive oil, almond, lemon, and egg white. I was pleasantly surprised. It was a good balance of flavors and easy to drink. I really liked this place more than the other speakeasy nearby called, Gatsby.

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    Itzel B.

    Finally ! Been wanting to try this bar out ! I love hidden speakeasy's and this one did not disappoint . I love the way you have to call on the phone to get in ! Many drink options to chose from and they look really good. I love their hidden menu and their atmosphere . Atmosphere it is very intimate and dark and it's perfect for a date night ! Would go back again !!

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    Amazing drinks. We didn't have anything to eat but way cool vibe. Love the secret drink menu

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    It was ok. Came in really quick for a friends birthday , service was great ! The vibe was ok I was drunk so tbh I wasn't paying attention .

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    Super fun place. Great vibe! The drinks were on point! The service was good too! I'll be back for sure!

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    We spotted The Mode Lounge while out exploring downtown Boise…read more We popped in for a cocktail before heading to dinner. We hoped to grab a patio seat but the patio was packed so we went inside. The inside is dark and decorations are interesting. There is a variety of seating such as high tops, comfortable conversation chairs & tables as well as a booth. It has window seating available as well. We were actually the only people inside the lounge except one person at the bar. I soon realized why everyone was sitting outside after we took a seat and ordered cocktails. The music was so loud we could barely hold a conversation. Regardless, our server Nick was great. He was very attentive and constantly checked in with us for drinks. We ordered a Party Girl Mule, the Chili Gringo Mule and a dirty martini. All were delicious. I prefer my martinis colder and a glass filled to the rim. I felt the martini was lacking volume for the price of the martini. The Mode Lounge patio is located right on the walkway so it looked like a great spot for people watching. We didn't hang out too long as we had a difficult time talking with the loud music but we did like the drinks and our server, Nick. We will stop by again but look for outside seating.

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    This place is SUCH a vibe! We wanted to get a couple drinks and snacks and this was just the place…read more It's dimly lit, lots of comfy seating at the bar and tables throughout. The service was wonderful and the staff was super attentive. The drink menu was so interesting and unique too! They have an old fashioned of the day, which my partner got and really enjoyed. We're from Utah and these drinks aren't Utah pours, I'll tell you that much! They were really delicious. I got the aqueduct which had vodka, passionfruit-peach honey, lime, and curacao. I was worried it was going to be too sweet when I ordered it but it was delicious. I also got the Hawaiian Chi Chi which had vodka, macadamia nut liqueur, coconut cream, pineapple, and orange. The macadamia nut liqueur was so unique and delicious, it really added a lot to the drink. Both drinks were amazing, and not too sweet or overpowering in flavor, and I would order them again. They have a snacky menu - we got their chips & queso and my partner ordered their oysters and really enjoyed them. The chips and queso were wonderful.

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