My very 1st time going to a Speakeasy in Baltimore and I am a native Baltimorean. We came here to…read morewrap up a date night for a late night cocktail and conversation. There is a secret black door to enter. You can make reservations however, I was unaware that reservations were needed. We waited for about 20 minutes before a table opened up. Of course, the lights are dimmed inside with a very chill atmosphere. It is also pretty spacious inside for Speakeasy. We enjoy as it was something different to try. I will definitely return

It's a cool spot. It was a little hidden like most Speakeasy's which I love. When we entered it had…read morea cool dark but calming vibe and they weren't too busy. We had a party of 7 and we pretty much had our pick of where to sit. The waitress was talking really fast and low and we kept having to ask her to repeat herself. She never slowed down OR spoke louder. Once she had our drink orders, they didn't take long to come out. I ordered the "AKA" it was tequila based and was pretty good. Everyone was pretty happy with their drinks. This is when the night turned. 4 of the 7 of us wanted to leave and head elsewhere, the waitress made ALL 7 of us pay even though the others wanted to stay and order more. She would not budge on this and seemed pretty nonchalant about it. .. all in all. Glad we found it but won't be back.

This is such a great rare find. It is one of those places that you either stumble upon or you must…read moreknow someone. The karaoke is fantastic! The drinks are really great and the surfaces perfect. If you are looking for a place to go with good music, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, I would definitely recommend..

I love that the DJ played house music! He kept me on the dance floor. This is a black owned…read morebusiness so I had to stop by to check it out. Music 5 stars. It is an older crowd and everyone is respectful. No drama or negative energy. I would say 40 and up. Good luck with street parking (garages are near by if you don't mind a short walk). Small place, but it was not overly crowded. Several tvs and a good amount of seats. I will return. One negative thing... lack of A/C. I found a small area that has a good blower, but could only get to it after some people left... I also had my own handheld fan. Still hot...

My partner and I came here for a date night, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish!…read more Our waiter, Cam, was a true professional; friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. He offered excellent suggestions and recommendations, and every dish we ordered was absolutely delectable. I had the lamb appetizer, cooked medium-well, and it literally melted in my mouth. It was perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. My partner ordered the short rib appetizer and couldn't stop talking about how it melted like butter. Both dishes were phenomenal! My absolute favorite drink was the Smoke & Mirrors. The bartender did not disappoint, they were generous with the pour, and after two of them, I left feeling happy! If you enjoy a great cocktail, this one is a must-try. The atmosphere was just as amazing as the food. I loved the striking black artwork throughout the restaurant, the hidden DJ booth tucked away in its own little nook, and the incredible mix of '90s and 2000s R&B and hip-hop. I was definitely doing some chair dancing throughout the evening! This restaurant delivered on every level: exceptional service, delicious food, amazing drinks, and an unforgettable vibe. I can't wait to come back for brunch. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!

Joined a couple friends for brunch on a Saturday - not my first visit. There's so much to love…read moreabout BLK Swan. It's urban, upscale, grown n sexy but still family friendly and casual on a Saturday afternoon. There's live music or a DJ and I always appreciate that it's not so loud so that you can't hear your table conversation. My friends and I decided to do something a little different and order some different things to share. The country buttermilk biscuits and jam were heavenly, with that pan crisp on the bottom too? Next up was the cheesesteak egg rolls - very flavorful and the sauce was good. We did crispy roasted brussels sprouts with bacon. YUM. We also did the dirty south chicken and grits, which was exciting for me bc I'm allergic to shrimp, and it's almost always shrimp served with grits. Our server was personable and knowledgeable about the menu, and checked on us consistently throughout our meal. As mentioned before, it wasn't my first visit and it certainly wont be my last.

My adult children took me to Illusions for the first time on Mother's Day!! It won't be my last…read moretime!! Spencer is the perfect host in addition to being a great personality and magician. Nicole makes super drinks at a great pace!! Loved my chocolate old fashioned as well as my first ever Sazerac!! We all enjoyed the show which was funny and well paced and included lots of audience participation. Will definitely be back and bring friends. Especially when out of towners want to do something fun and different!! Thanks for a Mother's Day for the books!!

I love this place. I've been twice. Once as an invite Elite Yelper and another time as still in…read moreAhhh fan. The show never disappoints. The theater is cool and the decorations are all so interesting. I love the history of the family and how he continues on. It's a two person run show, husband and wife. The wife is an awesome bartender. They have a fantastic drink menu but I always order the same thing no matter how much I say I want to try something different. She makes a salted caramel espresso martini that is out of this world. I'm so addicted. They do not serve food but you can bring in outside food to enjoy up until the show starts. Everyone gets involved in the show. I think that's my favorite part. I got pulled up front and was truly amazed by what he did. I mean how does he know?? Treat yourself to this local in plan sight hidden gem. You will not be disappointed but you will be bewildered.

What a place to visit on a Sunday night with all the jams that you'd want to hear at the end of the…read moreweekend. My friend and I were looking for a place to go since she was from out of town. They do say 3rd time is the charm and this place is a total winner. Enter to the chat Ace: security, bartender, hookah maker and independent black owner! This man wears many hats with many talents. The hookah was great with a custom mix that beat the few hookah spots in the area. Most places just have mint but Ace hooked ours up! His hospitality is unmatched and is a breath of fresh air in this city. Highly recommend this place, hopefully when I return I can try the food. Ace you did great with this place loooking forward to stopping by really soon. Come in for a drink or two and stay for the vibes. Made friends, celebrated birthdays and had some trivia this night was a ball!

Let's first start by saying Bmore I am VERY disappointed!!!!! My 6 friends and I purchased $30…read moretickets that were advertised on IG for a Sing & Brunch (Unlimited Food/Mimosas) from 11:45am-5:00pm on Sunday March 2, 2025. Service decent but We literally were the ONLY ones there so it should have been top tier! Also they made us leave at 4pm Food was good but came out at 2:45pm when the supposed event was set to start at 11:45am (maybe 2 packs of eckrige sausage, waffles, mac & cheese, fried potatoes) Mimosas (pretty much OJ definitely weren't unlimited) we asked for a pitcher to avoid constant walking to the bar since it was 7 of us. They gave us a huge tower of OJ and an opened bottle of Andre then when we asked for a second bottle they told us it would be our Last bottle I MEAN That's Not Unlimited & remember we were the ONLY ones present at said UNLIMITED BRUNCH & MIMOSAS‼ Shots were $20 so we purchased a few but then opted to just buy a $300 bottle of Don Reposado from them‍ * They did bring the bottle out with a sign that read "Sisters by chance, Friends by choice" We appreciate it that was nice We also purchased 3 hookahs at $30 a piece. Host was good & DJ okay but didn't want to take any of our requests, remember we were literally the ONLY ones present We had a ball though considering the false advertisement but that's just what we do when we are together! Two other young ladies did come in they had a mimosa a piece that they didn't finish and left shortly after Nonetheless WE WONT BE RETURNING, BUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES !!!

Perfect date night!!!!! The ambiance was sexy, romantic, small, and intimate. I loved how close I…read morewas able to sit by my boyfriend while enjoying the smooth sounds of the live jazz band featuring, Anna-Lisa Kirby. It was AMAZING! The decor was sexy and very exclusive, felt like a speakeasy vibes as the decor transported you into another era. It was magical Service was good, our waitress was really helpful with recommending good drinks. This was a post dinner bar visit so we mainly had drinks and added a few treats: colossal shrimp cocktail and warm butter cake. The colossal shrimp cocktail contained some of the largest prawns that I've ever had. They were fresh and perfectly prepared but one was enjoy to fill you up. The warm butter cake was sinfully good! Warm, soft, and sweet. The drinks were AMAZING! I ordered the Recurrence Eternal which contained gin, pear, and champagne. There were other ingredients in there but I wanted to spotlight these few. This was the perfect drink which will creep up on you LOL but it was sooooooooooo good. My boyfriend enjoyed his whiskey drink as well. Overall, the music, ambiance, drinks, and small bites made this place perfect. Can't wait to return

This review is solely based on my experience with the bartender at the bar. I dine out solo a lot…read moreand always sit at the bar. I have never been splashed in the face during the shaking of a drink that was being made by the bartender. The bartender was of a different race and seemed annoyed by my presence from the jump. I had been splashed in the face twice until a customer of his race came and sat next to me. I did pay attention to his behavior while the woman was seated next to me and his drink mixing wasn't as aggressive. I had to go to the bathroom during my visit and told him I would pay before going to the bathroom so he wouldn't make any assumptions about me. I asked him to keep my drink behind the bar because the woman was still seated next to me. I came back and the woman eventually left. I was still finishing my drink and I was splashed 2 additional times. The last time I made him aware of what he was doing. His apology was disingenuous and passive aggressive. I left after this even though I had intentions on ordering desert and listening to the musicians that were about to get started. I did inform the manager about my experience prior to leaving. I'm leaving the review bc the experience still bothers me. If they have cameras at the bar I'm sure my reaction to the splashing can be observed.

Didn't have a good experience here. Overpriced, watered down drinks and the music wasn't that…read moregreat. A standard bar masquerading as a luxe lounge experience.

This place is extremely hood, ghetto, unprofessional and dirty!! Lack of security and false…read moreadvertisement for the nights of parties. Paid for VIP service and receive basement service!! Do not go there if you're seeking a good time

Went here for date night, Food amazing,…read more Atmosphere amazing, Service wonderful. Then headed to the upstairs for more of lounge feel. Hookah that is ans I didn't bring any cigars so we didn't stay on the rooftop long. Definitely will recommend checking out The Garden Rooftop.

What a fun time! The food was hot and to perfection…read more PLEASE try the macaroni & cheese! It was so tasty. Seasoned and HOT! If you know,you KNOW!