Really cool speakeasy in Old Town Temecula. This place had all the vibes..... Drinks and ambiance were on point. Great customer service! * Bee's Knees * Man From San Jose My drink (Bee's Knees) was nice and refreshing. You could really taste the honey. The hubby's drink was SUPER strong. Apparently it came with 3 1/2 oz of liquor. #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #Speakeasy #OldTownTemecula read more

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Twain Speakeasy was one of the highlights of our Temecula trip. The hidden entrance, cozy atmosphere, and great music made for a fun and unique experience. We arrived early on a Friday evening, and thankfully it wasn't crowded. Since they don't take reservations, getting there early is definitely the way to go. We ordered the Dealer's Choice, which was refreshing, balanced, and beautifully presented. We also tried one of their stronger signature cocktails, and they definitely don't hold back -- there's a reason they limit those drinks to two per person! Both drinks were creative and well-crafted. The bartenders clearly know their craft, and the drink presentation was outstanding. Service was good, although not especially memorable, which is why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. One thing that would make the experience even more immersive would be if the entire staff wore cowboy attire to match the Old West theme. With the speakeasy setting and vintage decor, it would add a fun touch and make the experience feel even more authentic. Overall, Twain Speakeasy offers excellent cocktails, good music, and a unique atmosphere. I would definitely come back again, and my recommendation is to arrive early since reservations aren't available and I can see this place filling up quickly on busy nights. read more

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Thompson and Twain is a speakeasy cocktail bar located in Old Town Temecula. To get here, head inside Crush & Brew and head toward the red doors on the left. They do not allow reservations and we waited about 45 minutes to be seated for a party of two. The interior was western themed with decor all around the walls and ceiling. The dead ringer ($19) was like a penicillin but with pineapple; it was not as smoky but was very good. The right as ran ($19) was tequila-forward but still easy to drink. The man from san jose ($22) was tiki-like and very strong. They limit two per person and I see why because it was boozy, slightly sweet, and dangerous. It's a different kind of cocktail bar vibe compared to the other places in the area and I like that they focus on craft cocktails. It's like a mix of a saloon and a speakeasy and it was a nice end to our night. read more

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My boyfriend and I always come here when we want a fancy drink night. The cocktails are always so unique and very well made. Pricey, but worth it. They're stronger and tastier than most. The vibes and decor also give a very nice, classy vintage feel. If you plan to go on a weekend or Friday night, be sure to plan to wait at least 30-45 min for a spot (you'll likely get a spot almost immediately if you're just a party of 1 or 2). read more

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First time coming here, inside another bar. Sucks that you can't make reservations. It's first come first serve, when we got there to add ourselves for the waitlist it was at 2 hrs, which it ended up working out, we found another bar to go to. The waitress was great!! It's a cool spot to check it out. read more

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I was excited to learn that there was a speakeasy in Temecula....I am a big fan of speakeasys....This one is right in the heart of old town Temecula within a restaurant and behind a hidden door. We popped in a bit early and it was happy hour time. Although the happy hour menu was not really offered to us until we asked- the happy hour selection is very limited, but the specialty drink of the night was a good change up on regular offerings on happy hour. The happy hour drink was $10.00. As it was so early, just opened on a weekday, we were at the bar all by ourselves. The bar was a bit bright at this time--I think it was so bright as the employees were busy restocking. I have heard during prime time the place is more darkly lit and super busy. Despite the brightness it was fun to marvel at all the cool decors. This place has tons of decorations. Parking can be found on the street. The parking is metered. During prime-time downtown can be challenging to park. Worth a visit just to marvel at the decorations. read more

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Fun, laid-back speakeasy and the perfect way to end the evening. No food served inside speakeasy. But restaurant located right outside.The western theme gives it a unique atmosphere, and the music was spot on. The service was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. If you're in the area and looking for a great spot to unwind, I highly recommend checking it out. read more

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Great Drinks bartender was super helpful. Will definitely be back when I'm back in town.

Favorite bar in downtown. Hung out and played cards in the speak easy. The drinks were delicious and came out fast. The bar is dimly lit with a western vibe. Servers and patrons were friendly. Clean restrooms. read more

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Ambience is terrific if you're looking for a chill place where you can have a good and relaxing evening. Drinks are great and so is the friendly service. read more

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A super cute speakeasy in old town Temecula! We had an hour to kill before dinner so we walked around and happened to come across Thompson & Twain (located inside Crush & Brew). We dropped in on a Thursday at 6pm which was during happy hour (until 7pm). They had a happy hour menu with $10 cocktails which were superb! They also have their normal menu with unique cocktails so we ordered some from there as well. What particularly stood out to me was their service and non-alcoholic cocktails. My husband doesn't drink alcohol and our waitress took the time to understand his preferred flavor profiles and the bartender was able to whip up 2 mocktails that were absolutely delicious and had a lot of depth for a non alcoholic beverage. Definitely stop by for pre-dinner or post-dinner drinks! They don't serve any food or snacks unfortunately. read more

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So glad we got to try this place. They were great and willing to accommodate our big group and the staff were super helpful. All of the cocktails we tried were complex and excellent. Loved all of the King of the Hill references for the drink names too. Would love to stop in again next time in Temecula for a nice quiet sit down cocktail experience. read more

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Our go-to stop after visiting the wineries in Temecula. It's the perfect place for a nightcap and to wind down after a day of wine tasting. This time, they had seasonal drinks, and they were so good I ended up getting two. Great cocktails, cozy atmosphere, and a perfect way to end the day. read more

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Walked right in on a Sunday afternoon. Bartenders were nice and accommodating. Bathroom could use some attention read more

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I've been coming to Temecula for years and have been to Crush & Brew a handful of times and yet never knew they had a speakeasy right in plain sight... apparently I'm not as observant as I thought. We made our way in through the dimly lit mineshaft-esque hallway and were greeted by a young man at the host stand. He advised us that it'd be about half an hour but he took our information and gave us a couple drink tickets for Crush & Brew for while we waited. The wait ended up being closer to an hour but it worked out because we were having a good time at Crush & Brew. As we walked back through the hallway to be seated in T&T, I took note of the sign at the entrance and was sure to check both my finger-guns at the door as ordered by the sheriff. We were then led back into the speakeasy. Upon walking in, my first thoughts of the decor was an old west style saloon. The movie Tombstone came to mind as did The Palace saloon in Prescott, AZ. We sat right at the bar which was great because it gave us an opportunity to speak with the mixologists. My wife first ordered a drink she coined "Italian summer" of which she asked for a drink that would make her feel like she was on a summer vacation in Italy. The mixologist made this happen and she was given a drink that she said was perfectly executed and captured what she had in mind. She then moved on to a "Tical a mockingbird". I started off with an "Exchange Student" cocktail which caught my attention because of some of the ingredients that I'd never experienced in a cocktail before. I then moved to an "I'm not extremely complicated, just extreme" which also gave me a great combination of flavor and seemed interesting because of the combined Japanese whiskey and rum and I finished off the evening with a "Never cry s*** wolf" or as I jokingly ordered it "Never s*** on a crying wolf". This last drink was right up my alley and was representative of a smoked old fashioned but without the actual smoke. All around a fantastic combination of drinks and a wonderful vibe in this speakeasy. For me, the old western mining theme really checked a box because I love old western movies and visiting ghost towns and ghost mines. I was sure to collect my checked my finger-guns from the host upon our departure. read more

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I loved the theme of the place and the drinks tasted crafted to the theme of the time. Strong but it was good. The staff let us sit in the big chairs in the couple times I went so I felt comfortable read more

This easy-to-access speakeasy is located inside Crush & Brew in Temecula. It sticks with the Western Saloon theme of Old Town, which is perfect on an evening out. You do not need reservations, it's First Come/Waitlist seating. Look for the red saloon doors on the left when entering the main restaurant. Once inside you are transported to The Wild West. It feels like a movie scene or theater set. Staff is friendly and helpful. Drinks are pricey but strong and tasty. Go early to get a seat and drink pre-dinner. The wait can be 45-60min later in the eve. And as with most small venues like this, they respectfully ask you to limit your stay to 90-min (occupancy dependent). read more

This place is SOOO CUTE. We were obsessed with the ambiance and decor. It looks like a bar that would be in Disneyland. There was a bit of a wait for our table but we just went somewhere in between to hangout. Right when we walked in, we were greeted by Allie who was AMAZING. Such a bright light and so fun to talk to. You can really tell that she loves what she does. She was VERY attentive and brought out our drinks super fast. She also gave us a few winery and restaurant recommendations. She really made the experience at Thompson & Twain even better! Our drinks were amazing and very unique. Overall highly recommend this place and we will def be coming back when we are in Temecula next time!! read more

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The place in Temecula for a great Old Fashioned! My favorite spot! Nice decor and great customer service. read more

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It's a very western speakeasy in Temecula. I enjoyed the ambience and the bartenders there, it's a nice place to get a drink before you go out on the town and I always try to find speakeasies so it's nice to have one. It's located inside Crush & Brew and you can have them make you a special drink. They'll ask you a few questions such as what spirit you want, how strong, any allergies, and they use all that to make you something special. Idk what my bartender made me but it was delicious and I got it twice read more

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Bartender wouldn't stop talking and flirting with my date, I came here and spent a lot of money for a very special first date. I bet you wonder why you got no tip.... Hmmm maybe stop trying to hit on my new girlfriend. read more

This was also the most fun place I've ever been to it's Speakeasy it's fabulous the drinks are out of this world we had the espresso Martini it's ridiculously good the atmosphere is amazing we had such a great time with our bartenders Ali and Deedee they were amazing they were fun they were friendly the prices are so good here on a drink it is so much fun read more

What an experience! My husband and I went to Temecula for a quick errand, turned spontaneous date night through Front St! We love speakeasies and have been to many of the ones in San Diego, now we need to expand our adventures and so glad we found this gem! The vibes are all there with a secret entrance that teleports you back to an old Western Saloon, the light dimmed low which fit the fact it was dark outside by the time we wandered in. It was open seating when we came in, and were quickly greeted by our host for the evening, I think his name was Seth? Such a nice, personable gentleman who gave the best recommendations. Drinks were priced well, and tasted amazing! The option to have the bartender craft a drink based on your tastes is absolutely worth letting them work their magic. I was so happy with the drink they made me. My husband was extremely happy with his drinks as well. Nothing tasted out of place or too much. Well crafted cocktails to fit the tastes of the drinker. The menu options for food looked good, but unfortunately we had dinner plans and didn't get to try them but I guarantee the next time we're in the area we are def going to give them a try! 10/10 service 10/10 drinks 10/10 ambiance read more

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*its located in Crush & Brew. Walk in and head to the left :) Vibe is fun and on theme! The exit door was open, so it took a little luster out of walking thru the vault- and there was chill music playing. I wish the staff inside was dressed to theme too (at least a little). Drinks were amazing! We had 2 each and they were STRONG and delicious! Our bartender Seth was very friendly, informative and attentive! We went on a Monday around 6:30 and it wasn't crowded at all. Enjoy! read more

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Great variety of drinks, and strong which is a good thing! vibe is great! Had a good time with my friend. Will be back!

Stopped in to Thompson &Twain on a Monday about 5:30 pm. Such a cool place ! It is a speakeasy located inside Crush & Brew. Western themed and decked out for Christmas . We checked out the Christmas cocktail menu and decided to go with Dealers Choice, which is like a custom created cocktail. The bartender was so great, he asked us what type of liquor and flavors we liked, and then began mixing. He made me a deliciously refreshing cocktail with Jameson Irish whiskey (my favorite). If you like a fun, relaxed atmosphere with excellent service and cool vibes, check it out !! read more

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Ambience is very cool-- I was the designated driver in our group and they were so accommodating with non-alcoholic options! Service was quick and they were really thoughtful and knowledgeable! read more

Super fun speak easy with awesome decor and ambiance. The bartenders Justin and Shawn were super rad and friendly, we chatted about cocktails and they were definitely knowledgeable about what they were doing. The specialty cocktail menu was very interesting and well rounded with awesome creative cocktails. You can also ask for an off the menu dealers choice and they will not disappoint you, Justin made me an awesome tiki cocktail that packed a punch but at the same time had great flavor. I highly recommend this spot if you are into crafty cocktails that are next level. This might just be our new Monday night destination. read more

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Lively, and definitely has the old West feel they're going for! The drinks were good. My friend wasn't drinking and needed a mocktail which they were happy to make. Hers was delicious. our server was friendly, and Peppy. She did mix up whose drink was who's when they handed it to her so she got one sip of my very alcoholic drink before we switched. No harm no foul though. Enjoyed ourselves, and will be back to try some of the other drinks on the menu! read more

The wife and I are in our weekly date and we decided to explore at this amazing place. Delicious drinks, excellent customer service and great ambiance!! read more

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Great local singer/guitarist duo in the lounge area, fun casual vibe. Didn't get to check out the speakeasy unfortunately as it was full. Fun spot to hang out and have a drink with friends in downtown Temecula. read more

Drinks are big and bold and packed with flavor. The drink maker is there taking orders and helping anybody who is not sure what to decide pick the right drink for them. It definitely will get packed as the night goes on but I definitely think if you have more than one drink you will be feeling good! Everybody in there having drinks is there for the vibe and it is just fun in there. I do believe you should stop in and make an appearance if you're wanting a specialty crafted cocktail. read more

Super loud for a speak easy. Could easily rename this a "Yat" bar and it would meet expectations (anyone from New Orleans would know what I'm talking about). Drinks are good. read more

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The best experience and the mixologist Johnny was on point with our dealers choice!!! Great time. Definitely coming back!

Hello cocktails! Amazing service thanks to Allie! I was here on several occasions and enjoyed it each time but today was exceptionally good thanks to Allie. She delivered great cocktails and great customer service! I will be back again soon! read more

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The few times I have been here, I have been greeted with incredible service and hospitality. It is one thing to have great service, but it is truly memorable when experiencing fantastic hospitality. Major shoutout to Justin for making my experience so smooth and enjoyable!!! Major shoutout to Steven for being a contribution to the awesome service!! read more

Very cool place. Excellent drinks, especially if you talk to bartender and have them make something special based what you like or tastes that you have. Ask bartender Carly to make you the "Melissa" if you like Rye Whiskey, it's the best drink I've ever had! You can't go wrong with this drink. read more

Great experience after dinner on a Sunday night. Got into the bar with no problem but as mentioned it could be small and hard to get a table. We tried an old fashioned which was smoky and another with honey both very good but different. I also have the bartender a challenge- he asked me a few questions and then created a drink for me- so fun and nailed my drink - I ordered another (later I realized I shouldn't have...) but that's me! It was just so good! read more

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Thank you Thompson and Twain for an amazing girls night!! Carly and Anthony are incredible read more

Thompson & Twain Prospecting Co - CARLY AND ANTHONY!!! Are the best!! The most knowledgeable and personable bartenders I've met in a while. We had a such a great time!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Temecula, California

The drinks are amazing. The bartenders are friendly. The ambience is like you stepped back in time into the wild west so many cool things to look at while drinking. It's an amazing experience.. read more