Thick As Thieves

The Speak Easy Vibe of this place is great! Love the low…read morelighting and chill energy. The drinks were fantastic. The Bar Tender was personable and Kind and a wonderful mixologist. Definitely recommend stopping in.

When I was traveling on a road trip with a friend, the press and pony stood out for having the best…read morebackground music ever while whipping out cocktails that you just don't normally find elsewhere The hyper professional bartenders work, quick, clever, and excellent.

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Suite 104

4.9(12 reviews)

Tremendous experience with Suite 104, before and during my rental of the atrium for my milestone…read morebirthday party. Savannah created a terrific first impression when I was scouting locations. Emma was a dream to collaborate with on all the details and Savannah and Eliza worked my party and ensured everyone had the most spectacular time. Mission accomplished! Party was a hit! Can't recommend Suite 104 enough!

Suite 104 is a cute little bar. Great outdoor space, such fun indoor decor and an amazing wooden…read morebar top. Take my word for it, it is a smaller bar, more of a relaxed vibe but also great for events, I know they have hosted wedding receptions before. Their cocktail menu is fun fresh and feels innovative. Of course they serve the classics but I highly recommend taking a look at their menu for fun. Super great and friendly staff bartenders are happy to make recommendations or just have a great conversation. If you're looking for a cozy little date night spot or a fun bar to take your coworkers from the office for a happy hour check out suite 104. Definitely not a late night rager but perfect for a more intimate and formal setting to your night.

That huge ice cube in your drink doesn't happen by accident. Savannah literally cuts it with power tools!

Nashville Nuggies, Poutine

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Atrium space

Hap Hap Lounge

4.2(15 reviews)

0.3 mi

It was hap-hap-happening on a Wednesday night at the Hap Hap Lounge, complete with an energetic DJ…read morespinning tunes from all decades. My drink was strong but I fell for the name: Honky Tonk Angel. Friends enjoyed their Negroni and mocktail. I did not expect to be dancing, but it was too fun to resist.

Cute, funky little spot with a really creative drink menu. I had their Day of the Dead drink…read morespecial, which I can basically describe as an ice-cold hot chocolate cocktail, it had a great, warm heat to it and tasted so decadent. My other girlfriends also ordered cocktails, and we had some of the dips to nibble on (the hummus and the French onion dip). I wish it came with crackers or bread instead of corn chips, but oh well. Our waitress was super nice and answered all of our questions and made recommendations for us.

Cosmo

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DJ starting the set

Wapiti Saloon

5.0(4 reviews)

Amazing Wednesday night ! Live local musicians. Open mic . Talented and raw and unfiltered! Singing…read morefrom the soul ! The saloon is small but great drinks !

Great little bar. Friendly Staff! Tuesday night karaoke with a really fun DJ.! Really small and…read morecozy.

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The Mode Lounge

3.9(109 reviews)

I was in town for business, and I had a local friend tell me, "you gotta go in here. You can tell…read morethe bartender what you like flavor wise, and they will make you something even better than you can imagine." And that, my friends, is exactly what happened. I walked in, not sure what to get. The bartender asked me what flavors I like. She went away and made me this epic cocktail. She told me all the things she added, and it was clear, these bartenders are the real deal. They know their stuff. I drank my delightful cocktail way too fast. But it was so damn good. The vibe is fun. They bartenders interact with everyone and do all kinds of cool things with cool ingredients and tell you about it all. Perfect spot for a loungey date night, or a meet up with a friend. There is no food. But plenty of spots on 8th in walking distance. This is probably one of the best cocktail bars I've ever been to. ... and I've been to a lot. :)

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.

Love this hand drawn list of all the employees or "family"

Sleek interior and bar

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Gatsby

4.6(227 reviews)

Dropped in for the first time last night and loved it! They were able to get us in right away at…read morethe bar without a reservation. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious and fun drinks. Rachel, our bartender was awesome and very knowledgeable!

Amazing experience. Bryce and Rachelle were amazing bar tenders. Highly recommend checking this…read moreplace out. So much detail in everything from the total atmosphere to the drinks. We will definitely be back.

S'mores old fashioned

Sisters enjoying the Gatsby atmosphere.

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Water Bear Bar

3.8(106 reviews)

0.2 mi

Water Bear is a nice eclectic bar located not to far from the Capitol. They have a pretty diverse…read morecocktail and beer menu that'll match anyone's palette. If you wanna get a cocktail they have a happy hour during your typical 4-6pm hours and then a late night happy hour starting at 10pm! The staff was so so nice and extremely welcoming. It's a fun, eclectic vibe, and a very inclusive place! I'd recommend to stop by when in Boise.

As soon as you enter this bar, you're welcomed by great beats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and a…read moresense of inclusivity. The old-fashioned cocktail I ordered was delicious, while my wife enjoyed the dangerously good Lady Bountiful. Our servers took great care of us, providing plenty of water and ensuring we had everything we needed. The atmosphere of the place makes you feel welcomed and inspired to engage in conversations.

House made syrups

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Penicillin and some other drink I don't remember the name of.

Ampersand

4.7(3 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great creative drinks by talented mixologists- we will be back ! Also the view is insane . Worth…read morethe time to check it out !

Okay, this was unique and we absolutely loved it. Both my husband and I love a good speakeasy, and…read morewhile looking through reservations for Kin, I came across Ampersand and immediately found it intriguing. I'm so glad we decided to check it out. We arrived and were escorted to the top floor, where we were greeted with beautiful, almost awe-inspiring views of the mountains and the city. The space itself is tiny, with just a couple of couches and a few additional seats. In a way, you're almost forced to interact with the other patron but for us, it was fantastic. We ended up chatting with several people throughout the evening. Some were tourists like us, while others were locals, and it was genuinely fun hearing their stories, learning more about the city, and getting recommendations for things to see and do. We also had some great conversations with the bartender, which made the experience feel especially personal. The cocktail format is unique as well. There isn't a fixed menu. Instead, you tell the bartender what you like, what you're in the mood for, and how adventurous you want to be, and they create something around your preferences. I'm a whiskey drinker and was open to experimenting, so I ended up with an Old Fashioned that had a savory element (soy sauce ) I wasn't entirely sure about at first but it turned out to be surprisingly good. My husband, who's a big mezcal fan, got a cocktail featuring Chartreuse, if I remember correctly, and thoroughly enjoyed his. I believe reservations are limited to 90 minutes, but that was plenty of time for two cocktails each. We left feeling like we'd had a genuinely memorable evening--not just because of the drinks and the views, but because of the conversations and the people we met along the way.Pricing is slightly on the higher side, but that's pretty much what we expected given the setting and the experience and might I add that the alcohol was also top shelf. Definitely one of those places where the experience is as much about the people and atmosphere as it is about the cocktails.

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Old Fashioned

Red Feather Lounge

4.0(405 reviews)

Table service with indoor and outdoor seating plus a bar. Friendly attentive service. The outdoor…read moreseating is well-sheltered and the indoor seating has a nice open feel. Recommend the "KFC" appetizer (breaded cauliflower florets with gochujang bbq sauce).

This was an impromptu Fathers Day Brunch...couldn't remember being here until I walked up....then…read moreit came back. Now I know I have not eaten here before...we did stop in a couple of times and once left because nothing on the HH menu looked good to us at that time. The second time we walked out after sitting there for 10-15 minutes and not getting any service! Now it was a beautiful morning and my gf really wanted to go here, great patio I will say. It took a bit seeing that we didn't have a reservation but we did get seated on the patio. Now I will say the service was not great but it was not an issue for the most part, I thought our waitress did a good job she was just really busy! What I will judge was the wait and the food! I love the fact they care about their ingredients, what they use and where they get it...it showed in some ways! What I didn't love was the fact they absolutely sucked on the follow through! I had the crab eggs Benedict...now I remember from culinarily school that hollandaise sauce is hard, but making it without it breaking is a MUST! Mine was broken, fat separated out, something you would never see at a half ass breakfast place like Dennys!! This was gross, pure and simple! My gfs breakfast came out wrong...took a while to get it the first time and even longer to get the right dish!!! It was an eggswhite Frittata, they do not take long to make in a very small cast iron! Now the part that I really didn't like...she paid, she is not my baby momma, love of my life but not mother of my daughter...and she paid the whole bill!! She should not have been charged for the Frittata...it took forever to get the right one and then she didn't eat much of it at all, we were done time wise and it was not good...very bland and rubbery!! She wouldn't let me complain since she was paying, she is so sweet and kind, just that kind of person! I was tempted to quietly track down the manager...but didn't! Should have! Over all, don't think I would go back! When your kitchen can't make simple sauces and the basics, why should I give you my money?? Or hers! The manager owes her a gift card! KT

Cauliflower "KFC"

Main area

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8 Horses Lounge

4.4(22 reviews)

We are visiting Boise this weekend and found this gem. I love the vibes here and the drinks were…read moreamazing!!

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.

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

Espresso Martini

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Thick As Thieves is one of the coolest spots in Boise. The hidden entrance and speakeasy atmosphere make the experience feel unique from the moment you walk in. The ambiance is outstanding, and the secret menu items are a fun touch that make it worth exploring. The cocktails were creative and well-crafted, and the service was top-tier. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and added to the overall experience. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the value. The drinks and food are a little pricey for the portion sizes, especially by Boise standards. That said, the overall experience still feels five-star, and I'd absolutely recommend it for a date night or special evening out. It's definitely a place I'll be back to. read more

Gavin

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2 years ago

Hands down the best cocktails in Boise ! The service is always on point and the team go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Thanks Erik and Victor for making this place amazing! read more

James A.

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I like this place. I wanted to support them with my review, not just with my money and time there. I will be back next time I am in town. Cheers! read more

Kaylin R.

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Great cocktails, and great speakeasy atmosphere! Loved it! Would recommend for a fun experience.

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