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    Thick As Thieves

    4.5 (128 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    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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    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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    Dani S.

    I'm going to start off with coming to this venue will forever be a core memory for me. I had the most magical time and I do look forward to going back. We used the phone to get a hold of someone to open the secret door for us. I honestly didn't know what I was in store for but I was completely blown away. The setting of this joint was beautiful. From the fabrics of the bench, the candles to the furniture, it was all breath taking. My ultimate romantic spot. It's delicately lit by all these candles everywhere. You can't help but look at every spot in this joint. You don't want to miss anything pretty. Jonathan took care of us tonight. He was fantastic! He was on top of our drinks, our water glasses and everything else in between. I appreciate his light hearted attitude and was not shy to talk to us. It made our visit there pleasant! We started the night off with a charcuterie plate and couple drinks. I grabbed the Queen Pine for my first round. It was light and tropical. It was in a beautiful glass and delicately garnished with mint. The charcuterie plate was devine. The plate had a salty green olives, garlicky crackers, smoked white cheese and salami. (I think it's salami) I loved the green olives and the cheese. The cheese a cut into the perfect size bite. It wasn't overwhelming eating the cheese, olives and crackers at the same time. Our was a good snack with our drinks. Our second round was the Thieve's Root Beer Float. I can't express to you how good this root beer was! It was life changing! I will come back every weekend just for this root beer float. It's absolutely fantastic! One of the best mocktails I have ever had. I would punch someone just to have the last glass of this. If you love root beer floats then Thieve's Root Beer Float is a must try! We only spent a little over an hour here and we had the best time! The venue is 5 stars, Jonathan was 5 stars and the drinks were 5 stars! I hope you have an amazing experience as I did if you ever hit this spot up!

    "Ah, I see!" says the blind man when he picked up the hammer and saw.
    Jim M.

    Ok. This was fun. Out for early Father's Day, my kids took me here. Whoa. Fun! Fun back door with phone to get in. Swanky inside, with cool bar, private seating, and they give you little black lights to see the hidden items on the drink menu. I'm not a goofy cocktail drinker, but we all ordered them to be good sports. All of us got something different. Very cool glassware and professional service. Give this place a try. Just for the fun of it. And it's really fun.

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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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    I first came here in June of last year (2025), Before I moved to the treasure Valley area. Within…read morethe first hour of being here, I felt the most welcome. Like this bar changed my whole perspective on the whole state of Idaho being a California transplant, which doesn't hold that much weight with other people in Idaho, but I don't care. I will always come here anytime I come downtown and I will always overtip because the likes of Ruby and Darien never disappoint, including the regulars, whom are also always nice. For every overrated cactus bar with the worst service, there is the mode lounge which sets the standard for everything in Boise.

    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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    Gatsby - s'mores old fashioned

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    4.6(215 reviews)
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    A speak easy in Boise! I was intrigued! The whole experience was so fun to share with a group of…read morefriends! We stood in the alley and knocked on the door. A small window in the door opened and we had to provide a password to gain entry. (Initially our large group had to reserve 3 time slots and we would be seated separately.) I was in the first group. We were let into a small area with floor to ceiling bookcases. Of course there was a book that once pulled, opened a secret door to the bar within. The ambiance was dim lighting and groups of comfortable seating areas. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the drinks on the menu. I started with a mocktail that could be made vegan by omitting the egg white. Beautifully presented with a flower design. It was sweet and it was tart. The second drink I got was a cocktail that was smooth with a perfect amount of sweet. My friends got cocktails in their unique glasses. When our next group came through, they were led into a room. After a while, one friend came out to say hello to us. The waiter noticed that we knew each other and told my group to follow him. The room was dimly lit and was furnished with comfortable armchairs and couches. Our third group was able to join us in the room and we were able to mingle seated or standing. The different drinks that were ordered were so cool. A smoky bubble was set on top of a cone shaped glass that resembled an ice cream cone. I had a couple of friends that ordered gin drinks and they were served in a bathtub complete with rubber ducky! This was such a fun and special way to celebrate a friend's birthday! The service was superb!

    I've been to several speakeasies around the USA and Gatsby should be the standard of what a…read morespeakeasy should be. No really! Imagine yourself walking through the 8th St promenade in downtown Boise. It's hustling and bustling with people and restaurants that are packed. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see an alley. It's kinda dark, maybe a little unsettling at first. You see a steel door with a small panel at the top of the door. No door handles but a green lit old stagecoach light, a small wooden sign hanging g just beyond the door with a key on it. Hmmm, strange. In faded sharpie letters it says Knock knock on the metal door, so you knock twice. The panel on the door slides open and they ask for the password. Whoa!!!! Luckily you called ahead to make reservations so they whispered it to you. You give the password and door opens to a tiny little library with a couple of shelves full of books. The hosts welcomes you and you stare at the bookshelf knowing it isn't just a bookshelf but a door. You try pulling on different books guessing which is the right one but after a minute the hostess shows you and you enter a beautiful brick walled 1920s decorated room with seats and dim lights and no windows whatsoever. The artwork is prohibition-era themed. Heck, there's even a stack of wooden barrels that supposedly hold spirits. That is exactly the speakeasy experience you are looking for. We were seated in the boiler room, a private area which had beautiful wooden lockers with glass doors all lit up and full of booze. Books line the wall and there is an old fireplace covered with candles that have melted wax all over the mantle. In the corner is a poker table. Really the perfect vibe for a speakeasy. Glance at the menu and notice their tang of cheaper to very rare and unique spirits, some costing hundreds of dollars for a shot. Whisky, vodka, rum, gin, scotch, bourbon, you name it. But also check out their cocktails. They can even make mocktails if you don't want alcohol. Not only are the drinks unique but so is their presentation. The glades used I've never seen. Some drinks have a printed pattern on them, others come with dry ice that quickly evaporates or a cool smoked filled bubble. The whole experience was just amazing. This is a do not miss opportunity if you like drinks and cool, unique experiences. They even have another room in the back called the Garrison Room which looks like a mineshaft. I just love the thought put into this place. And when you are done, you exit through a nondescript door and exits to a patio area of another restaurant and back out to the promenade. Just a wow experience! So glad I did it.

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    Red Feather Lounge

    Red Feather Lounge

    4.0(395 reviews)
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    Great dinner, great brunch! Good service in a semi formal setting. Phenomenal wine list as well.read more

    My husband and I really wanted to like this place! The setting is wonderful and the ambience is…read morereally nice. We had breakfast there this morning and it was just OK. We both got the traditional eggs Benedict... and I ate maybe 15% of my breakfast and just stopped. My husband ate all of his... but mostly because he was just hungry... Much like our Labrador who will eat absolutely anything! Haha. But he said it was only OK. He rated it a 5/10. What he disliked the most was the potatoes. They were fairly hard/tough and tasted like they were fried in old oil and sitting under heat lamps for two hours before we got them. They were very dehydrated as well. For me... The hollandaise sauce was fresh, but had no flavor. It needed more lemon or salt or something. The ham was odd... I'm a little too salty. It seemed like Hillshire Farms sliced ham. Not something you would expect at a nice restaurant in your eggs Benedict. Also, I ordered an Arnold Palmer... And it was so sour that I had to send it back. I poured like a heaping teaspoon of sugar into it, and it didn't even make a difference.... It was that sour. It actually started to make my stomach hurt a little. So I sent it back. And the waitress was very nice, and didn't charge me for it. The service was good... But they cram everyone in there on one side of the restaurant... at least outside. I have no idea why... They have all this space in front of their restaurant and yet they try and cram everybody right next to each other. It was very annoying, and made me just wanna leave. They have many tables on the other side like 10 feet away... But they insisted on cramming everybody into the same small area. And you could tell nobody wanted to be that close to one another. I'm not sure if they do this to make it easier for their servers... Or to make the restaurant look busy. Either way, it's a practice that they really should stop. My advice to the restaurant... Utilize your space outside in front, stop cramming people so close together. When you have to get up and move your chair so someone can get to their table... it's ridiculous! On a positive note... Their coffee was actually really good! Some of the best that we've had in a restaurant in many many years. And I know, I mentioned it above, but I should mention it again... The weight staff was wonderful. From the girl who greeted us at the front podium, to our waitress, and the waitressing training. Everyone was wonderful. So, to end this review... I can only comment on the breakfast. We didn't have anything else there, and maybe it will be good... But I'm not sure if I'm willing to give this place another try. Good luck!

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    8 Horses Lounge - Cute inside

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    4.3(20 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We did a work happy hour at 8 Horses Lounge last Friday night and it was a great time! The…read moreatmosphere was amazing. While we didn't get to enjoy the vault room, the cozy couch we had was perfect for our group. Service was great in the beginning of the visit and then it fell off as the bar got busier. Not sure if it was the amount of people and staff or if it's a larger issue. That being said, our server was very friendly and thoughtful. I know he had lots of groups to take care of. Our drinks were very well made. We came in to take part in Happy Hour. The Buy one Get One menu was a bit limited, but we were able to find something to our liking. Overall it was a great location for our group and I'd definitely go back.

    A Step Down That's a Definite Step Up!…read more Descending into the basement-level space of 8 Horses Cocktail Lounge feels a bit like stepping into a secret (Vault) -- and what you find is an elevated cocktail experience that's anything but underground. Intimate, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, 8 Horses delivers on every front. The atmosphere is warm and moody, with just the right touch of sophistication. The cocktail menu is a standout -- creative, balanced, and clearly curated by people who know their craft. Each drink feels like a conversation between ingredients, not just a mix. The service is sharp yet approachable, with bartenders who are as passionate as they are skilled. Whether you're a cocktail aficionado or just out for a special evening, 8 Horses is a destination worth seeking out. Boise has no shortage of great spots -- but 8 Horses proves that sometimes, the best way to level up your night is by taking the stairs down.

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    View of the bank vault. Cool inside--and from view outside.

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