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.

Nice vibe, albeit it would have been even better maybe on a weeknight when it wasn't so packed. We…read morehad a loud group of women next to us and the volume of their conversation kind of destroyed the ambiance. I think cocktail bars like this are better enjoyed with quieter tones and less cackling. The service is very friendly. Not fast, but that's understandable since it was busy on a Saturday night. Old fashioned was very well-made and decently strong. Parking is ridiculous and we had to circle a bit before finding the entrance. I do love the secret newsstand entrance. Hint: look for the most worn-out looking item on the newsstand and grab that item and pull. ;)

Truly crafted cocktails. I had an old fashioned and a Manhattan last night. Both were perfect!…read moreThey make their simple syrup for the Manhattan with demera sugar, Barney, cherries, and a flamed orange peel. Absolutely perfect just the way I make them at home. Compared to the horrible old-fashioned that I had at the Marriott next-door for the same price there is no comparison. The Manhattan is very good as well !

Perfect cocktails, perfect pizza. We stopped out on a Thursday night looking for a bite to eat and…read morea drink or two. Was fun figuring out how to get inside. It's a small place and we thought we'd have to wait but luckily a couple were leaving so we got seats at the bar. It would have been worth the wait. We picked a couple drinks off the menu and they were incredibly beautiful and tasted divine. The pizza we ordered had anchovies and pepperoni and I swear it's the best wood fired pizza I've ever had. I wanted another drink and asked the bartender to make me a rum drink of their choice. Within minutes some amazing concoction, it was smoking inside a glass dome of some sort. The garnish was a flamed cinnamon stick and orange rind that looked like a sword. It was incredible. The vibe is nice and patrons are friendly. It's not loud, so you can carry on a conversation, and the music was nice. There is a cute little back room with tables too for groups of 2-4 people. Parking is plentiful on the street and nearby parking lots. Within walking distance of other bars and restaurants. Up and coming area. I can't recommend the Oak & Olive enough and I can't wait to go 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.

This place is the hidden gem of the valley. From the Decor, Food and signature Drinks, you are in…read morefor a treat. Wednesday nights, you can't beat their signature pizza deals. They have my families absolute favorite Truffle Mushroom pizza. It is bursting with flavor and the pizza crust itself is extremely flavorful compared to other pizza joints. We love going down on Wednesday's ordering Pizzas and trying any number of their signature and featured cocktails. You really can't go wrong. If Jaydyn is your server, you are in for a relaxing, fun, and attentive experience. She is everything you would want in a server!

firstly the food was amazing. I and my friend each got 2 personal pizzas to try all the flavors…read more All of them were amazing, esp silly the mushroom one. the dipping sauces were also good. Service was excellent. We had Madi as a server and she was polite, quick and took care of our every need. highly recommend

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!!

The Perfect Pistachio Martini is SO good. And little did I know, we were there for happy hour, and…read moreit was only $7. I usually wouldn't give a place 5 stars if I was just there for a drink, but this pistachio martini was just too good, and I'm still thinking about it days later. And the interior of this place was cool. I want to come back the next time I'm in town. I got the Banana Bread Espresso Martini because I was interested... hadn't heard of it before. But it was just okay. It was kind of watery, and mine had pieces of ice in it. I guess it was just hard to go from the creaminess of the pistachio one to the more bitter banana bread one. All in all, cool place, great happy hour prices, and really delicious, unique pistachio martini! Go here even just for that. See ya next time; thanks for having me!

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 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.

The staff and the ambience at BOTL is warm and unique. It feels cozy and arty, the bartenders and…read moreservers are attentive and welcoming. It's a great place to hang with friends, play a board game, or sit alone to read or write. The clientele seems to span a wide range of folks; but it's definitely not your typical college town bar. It's really a gem of a place in Kent.

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.

This place was awesome! The atmosphere was great. Our drinks were delicious. Also try out the…read morebrussel sprouts too! Our server Brandon was also very attentive and friendly. Overall, great experience and would recommend.

I visited my friend in Cuyahoga Falls, and after dinner at Butcher & Sprout, we popped over to The…read moreWatson (both are under the same ownership). I love speakeasies and this one was really cool! Don't want to give up all the secrets, but the entrance appears as a post office. We only got one drink each. I got The Alchemist's Secret Garden. I was hesitant because it was $20. But I thought yolo because the ingredients sounded too good; smoke infused gin, green chartreuse, ginger liqueur, lime honey & mint. It was incredible, and the presentation was gorgeous! The coolest drink presentation I've ever had. My friend got Love on the Rock. It was a vodka-based drink paired with watermelon pop rocks. Put a little bit of pop rocks in your mouth, then take a sip of the drink - it's a weird sensation but the flavors worked so well! The bartender that served us, and the host were both really nice. It's a super small space and they don't take reservations. Unfortunately if you have a big party, it's not likely you'll get in (we overheard that exact scenario while sitting at the bar). I believe they said they have around 20 seats. We loved the moody and intimate vibe though!

We absolutely love coming to Blu Jazz. The space is super cool and I love how intimate it is. Their…read moretalent scouts really do a great job at bringing top notch talent to their stage. This is the only jazz bar I've been to so maybe what I'm about to say is typical for jazz clubs but the only thing I really dislike about coming here is that the audience tends to chit chat the entire time. I find it incredibly rude, not only for those around that came here for a gr at show but so rude to the performers.

We checked out Blue Jazz last Friday. I had been wanting to go for quite a while. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! I was charmed by the quaint but very hip environment. The bar service was friendly and efficient. The waitress downstairs was attentive. It was clean, cozy, and a good venue for an intimate setting for jazz and other performances. My husband, John, enjoyed a burger, which was yummy, and I had a gluten-free beef dish with twice-washed fries and squash. We had sauerkraut balls that were delicious. Actually, everything - the food was delicious. We plan on going back.