Baxter's Speakeasy was a TOTAL vibe! From the moment we walked in, there was something eye-catching…read moreand beautiful on every wall--seriously, the decor is a masterpiece. The space is filled with amazing art for sale and tons of disco balls, which are completely my style. I couldn't stop taking it all in--I loved every detail! The cocktail we ordered was not only super fun but also absolutely delicious. The bartender was so kind, fun, and really added to the experience. This spot is perfect for a date or a night out with friends. Bonus: I found out there's going to be a DJ every Saturday night for the foreseeable future. If you're looking for a cool, unique place to hang out, Baxter's is definitely worth checking out! There's some pretty cool stuff goin on in Akron

Great atmosphere and drinks. Good music on the weekends. Upstairs lounge area is comfortable and…read morechill.

Ambiance was amazing! We entered from the hotel side through the telephone booth :)…read more Promptly greeted and given recs that all turned out to be delicious!

This speakeasy gets busy! Luckily when we got there, we were able to snag a small area to sit down,…read morebut others weren't so lucky. They entered and left disappointingly. There are two entrances. One through the hotel telephone booth and one through the newstand. Beware that there is a camera watching you if you take the newstand approach... and everyone inside the bar will see you attempt to open! Drinks were awesome, lots of clever drinks. Staff was super friendly in getting our drinks despite it being so busy.

In desperate need of a girls' night, we decided Oak & Olive was the perfect place -- and it…read moreabsolutely delivered. The second you walk in, the vibe is SO cool. Dark, moody, sexy...exactly the kind of atmosphere you want when you're getting dressed up, grabbing cocktails and catching up with a girlfriend. We grabbed seats at the bar and the bartender was fantastic. She welcomed us right away, asked if it was our first time, and gave us a quick rundown of the menu and cocktails. For our first drink, we both ordered the Black Widow...having absolutely no idea that it came with a whole presentation. Needless to say, we were entertained. The drinks here aren't just drinks -- they're part of the experience. For dinner, I ordered the gnocchi but swapped out the regular sauce for the spicy marinara they use with the calamari. GREAT decision. The spicy marinara worked so well with the gnocchi and I'd absolutely order it that way again. Pricing felt very fair for what you're getting. The food and cocktails were both high quality, but you're also paying for the ambiance and overall experience -- and Oak & Olive nails that part. Great drinks, great food, fantastic atmosphere and exactly what our girls' night needed. We'll definitely be back!

This is a great spot for a girls' night out! I went with my mom and sisters. Getting in can be…read moretough without a reservation unless you get lucky, so I highly recommend making one. There's a secret entrance since it's a speakeasy, which is fun. Someone is always there to help guide you if you can't figure it out, haha. The lighting is low, and there are a lot of comfy spots to sit, which makes the environment feel very calm and cozy. We ended up all ordering a variety of espresso martinis. Mine was a crème brûlée one, which was divine, but they all sounded delicious! We also ordered the fig & pear pizza to share. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the flavors worked really well together! I'm hoping I can come here with my husband soon.

Giving all my stars just for the customer service!! What a great experience they turned this into…read morefor us. We got served the wrong pizza and even the wrong pizza size, we all insisted it was okay and we'd just accept what we got since it was delicious! The manager insisted we get the correct pizza and took care of us! He was phenomenal! Great ambiance, loved the outdoor area and loved the crust on the pizzas!

Nice looking place. Plenty of seating inside and out plus a good sized bar. A good vibe…read more Our server was super friendly. We arrived early for a birthday dinner and we chatted with her for a while. Nice and answered all questions. We had a party of eight and a few apps and pizzas were ordered. All food came out in a reasonable time and was piping hot. We got a few pizzas so I'll generally comment that the crust was very good and toppings were flavorful and plentiful. The apps were tasty and good sized. The highlight was the charcuterie plate, filled with cheese, fruit and meat. Several folks ordered cocktails and enjoyed them. I drank a Great Lakes beer (Oktoberfest), but no draft beer. Plenty of wine available. Nice spot worthy of a visit if in the area.

This was the second reservation that we had for Friday evening, after leaving Ameila's we came here…read morefor cocktails. You walk into a sports bar, let them know you have reservations for Vacancy, they take you downstairs to this quaint little lounge. We sat at the bar, the chairs we so comfy, and we reviewed the menu. I ordered a bananas foster martini, which tasted just like the dessert! Hubby ordered the 18 hour old fashioned. Since we had some time until our next reservation we ordered a second round here. This time I got the banana bread old fashioned and hubby got the tiramisu martini. Both drinks tasted like the dessert. They served really good drinks, the bartenders were super friendly and the presentation was great. We would stop back in.

Such a great speakeasy! You are required to have a reservation to be allowed in so make sure you do…read morethat. I was confused why they wouldn't let walk ins come down to the bar as first come first serve because the entire bar was wide open even though we had to wait for a half hour for a table, but I guess that's just the way they do things. Cocktails were great! They put real care into making fabulous cocktails - definitely worth the prices too (very reasonable for a specialty cocktail). Beautiful decor and great service. We will be back!!

Great atmosphere and it's a fun place to hang out. The cocktails were definitely the highlight…read more They have a lot of different options and I especially liked the espresso martinis. They were really good, just not very strong. The food was the only letdown. The menu felt pretty basic and nothing really stood out. It's still worth stopping by for drinks and the atmosphere

My friend and I decided to stop here on a Friday evening. It was absolutely packed and very hard to…read moreget seating. There were two seats open at the bar, but they were separated by a couple seats. The hostess told us we were not allowed to move the seats together, which didn't make any sense. Eventually, other guests moved down so that we could sit together at the bar. We ended up ordering drinks, in the bartender was a bit rude. My friend and I are the same age, and he insisted on guarding her, but told me that it was not necessary! Way to make a girl feel old lol. I ordered a watermelon Mojito and I didn't have high hopes for it, but it was actually one of the best Mojitos I've ever tasted. I actually ordered a second. It was so good. The food was another story. We only ordered the spinach and artichoke dip because it looked good but we waited over an hour for it to be brought out. We asked the bartender a couple times to check on it, and he mentioned that they only have one oven in the back and that they can only fit 2 to 3 dishes in it at a time. For a business that touts itself as a bar and kitchen, this doesn't seem realistic to me. I'm not sure if everyone else had to wait as long as we did, but how can a restaurant only be able to cook three items at a time? Every time we needed something, we did have to wave the bartender down and it was almost like he was ignoring us half the time. It was so loud in the bar that we could barely hear each other, even though we were right by the open air windows. I would try this place again on a less busy night, but I would probably only come for drinks. Even though the food was good, it just took too long to get it in the menu is pretty sparse. The drinks on the other hand were very good.

Fantastic cocktails and the dumplings are absolutely wonderful. Defiantly a go-to if you are ever…read morein the Kent area.

My friend and I came out here on a Monday night. The bar was easy to find, and very spacious inside…read morewith a large amount of seating. The inside is so fun, with a very eclectic feel. They have an extensive menu a very interesting and fun drinks that I haven't seen elsewhere. Many of the drinks reminded me of something that I may find at a tiki bar. Although we did not try any of these drinks this time, I would definitely come back to explore the menu further if I was looking to have drinks with a friend. The real reason we came here was because my friend had heard that a woman comes on Monday nights and serves homemade Thai dumplings. This was in fact, true, and we split two orders of dumplings. We tried the traditional dumplings with meat, and the vegetarian dumplings. We received.Five dumplings per order, that were served quickly. The price was fairly reasonable. We both agreed that these dumplings were very good,. My friend enjoyed The traditional dumplings the best, whereas I loved the vegetarian ones even though I typically don't enjoy vegetarian options. The servers checked on us frequently and left us with a small picture of water so that we did not need to keep asking for refills. The interior of this bar has a great ambience that I would recommend for a meet up with a friend or a date. They do not serve many food options, in the night we were here the only food that they had was the dumplings. I would be more inclined to come back if they offered other snacks or appetizers. I would however definitely try this place again.

We had a great time at the Perfect Pour. The beer list is lengthy and they have specials on some…read morebeers. I ordered the above burger and loved it. It looks like about a 6 oz burger with Cajun seasoning and fries. The service was very good and ambience average. Everyone in the bar was easy to talk to and the atmosphere laid back. Check it out.

Service at the bar was top-notch, great selection and knowledgeable bartender…read more Neat and clean inside.

Went back for our 3rd visit. This time the bartender was the only sever and he kicked butt. He had…read morea packed house but we never had to wait long for drinks. His presentation was entertaining and he had little stories and explained how things were made. We tried several drinks between the 4 of us: The Watson (my fave), Maple Smoked Old Fashioned, Walk The Plank, Italian Mule and the Bourbon Smash.

Creative delicious one of a kind drinks at a great price. I was so happy I decided to try it out.read more

Very very cool authentic jazz club in Akron. Worth traveling to from neighboring cities/regions…read more Cocktails, music and service were all top notch. Just don't stay at the hotel across the street unless you want to be treated like a second rate citizen. I will definitely be back.

Good entertainment in a comfortable, , cozy and friendly environment. The staff was extremely…read morehelpful. I cannot comment on the food or drinks we did not order any.