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Star wars themed bar is so cool! The drinks were fun, and loved the decor. The wobbly olive food is really good too. They switch themes every few months.
Going to this place was such a surprisingly fun experience. Had some trouble finding the actual speakeasy at first but totally our fault for not checking better lol. We were excited to find out the bar has different themes every 90 (ish) days! We came by during the Star Wars theme and even though we're not super big fans of these movies, the decor, food and drinks were all really cute. We don't usually have high expectations for food at a bar, but given that it comes out of an actual restaurant kitchen, it was very tasty and we really enjoyed all the items we got. Our server was very sweet and fun and we loved that the employees dress with accordance of the theme. We live in Denver but will be definitely drive back to this place and check out more of their themes.
We came here celebrating our 2 year anniversary and we were not disappointed! We have been wanting to check them out for awhile and we were excited for the shrek theme! They go all out! Our waiter even tried a Scottish accent, he made the time there worth while! I ordered the mud bath cocktail and if you like mint chocolate this is the drink for you! Very minty and I loved how cold it was too! Also very strong, they do not skimp on the alcohol. We also ordered the dragons breath shot, when we asked our waiter what shot to get he said "tasty or theatrical" we of course chose theatrical! It was so fun, making a great experience! For food we shared the fried pickles and steak and potatoes off the regular menu. We LOVED the fried pickles so much! They are not your usual shape and it made them extra crispy! The steak and potatoes were cooked perfectly as well, we devoured our food quickly! Which we needed with those strong drinks! Thankfully we were visiting the cinema next door after because we needed walk those drinks off. We had an absolute blast and can't wait to visit during the next theme! Highly recommended this place.
Shrek-tacular Decor, Swampy Service Allusions is a bar within a bar, and currently rocking a full-blown Shrek theme -- which is as wild and extra as it sounds. The decor? Absolutely incredible. Like, Fiona's-wedding-meets-rave-in-the-swamp level commitment. 10/10!! The drinks were great, too. No complaints on the cocktail front -- they were strong enough to make me think Donkey might actually walk through the door. But the service? Oof. I'd love to work there -- apparently you get to do the absolute minimum and still rake in tips. We got a 90-minute reservation with a "surprise" 10-minute warning before being kicked out. Kind of like being evicted from Far Far Away without the royal fanfare. When we arrived, we were told there'd be a $1 bartender's choice shot option every 45 minutes. (Yes- you must buy it for everyone in the room) Did that happen? Nope. Maybe Lord Farquaad got them all. We sure didn't. In short: the vibe is fun, the drinks are solid, the decor is a fever dream in the best way -- but unless they swap the attitude for actual service, it'll take an even more unhinged theme (Titanic Disco? Barbie Meets Blade Runner?) to bring us back.
Okay, idea, on point, execution, so so. I loved the costumes and the decor but we could have pushed it further. What makes immersive experience top notch is the commitment to the theme, building the atmosphere and keeping your guests entertained. It would have been nice to have the soundtracks from the film, Star Wars inspired music or even playing the films in the background to add to the ambiance. All in all, not bad but also not the best immersive pop up I have been to.
We have been here several times with the different themes and I have to say this is the first time we weren't that impressed. The drink selection didn't wow us like it usually does and no offense to our server but she wasn't much help with suggestions. She was newer so prob will get better after more experience. We asked about a couple food options and she doesn't eat certain things so it was hard to get suggestions of what to try. She suggested the rat on the stick but we didn't really like that. The lobster shooters were our favorite thing we tried the whole night, highly recommend those although they were hard to eat. We love the place so will def be back, just wasn't our favorite experience.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, BEETLEJUICE!!! What a fun experience! Walking into this cozy speakeasy, at the back of The Wobbly Olive, felt like we had been transported right into the movie. I love a well executed theme and Allusion nailed it down to every last detail. The drinks were delicious and I loved the unique glasses and stenciling that accompanied each one! Bartenders were attentive and friendly. They also offer themed bites and you have the option of ordering food from the Wobbly Olive as well, from apps to full entrees! They change theme every few months (their downtown location has its own changing themes different from this one) and you can purchase the decor and glasses when they're ready to switch to the new motif! Highly recommend regular visits - as Beetlejuice himself would say, turn on the juice and see what shakes loose!
Three stars is generous. If this had been our only experience we likely would not return. They were extremely short handed... we were seated and it was over 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged and then asked to change seats to the bar even though our reservation was in the cocktail area so this was a tad off putting. It took an additional 20 minutes to order a drink and longer to get them. The drinks were fantastic and the two that were there were trying hence the 3 stars. We wanted to jump in and help clean the cups and take orders they were struggling . 30 minutes later we finally called it after only having one drink but at that point we talked and decided to try this theme again another night. The decorations were cute as always. This is not the normal experience and it was an off night!
We went to the Lord of the rings themed night and it was so much fun. There was so much to look at and take in when they decorated the walls for the theme!! Everything was themed for the food and drinks, which was really fun. It kind of made it different for dining out. Me and my friends met there and my husband. It was all of our firsts and it was so much fun that we'll be back to see what the next theme is!! The service was pretty fast. It is a small area so you do have to make a reservation. As long as you make the reservation you should be fine but if you don't there's a wait time and that could take a while. We personally need a reservation so it was pretty easy. The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious!! There's plenty of parking as well. You are located near a lot of different parking spots for the different stores that are located nearby, so parking shouldn't be a problem.
This place was pretty neat. It was one of those places I wanted to try before we moved away, the friends theme was pretty cool but we don't have social media, so difficult to check on themes. I dislike that they really can't take walk ins, I understand the space is limited and it's small but it just would be cool if it was one of those places where you could stop in without a reservation. The service was nice and friendly, but it was pretty obvious they were stressed and maybe understaffed? I'm not sure, but we didn't mind too much besides that we wanted to leave. It is a little cramped back there, would be cool if it was a wee bit more spaced out, this would have been my vibe for sure 10 years ago, highly recommend for younger crowds
Great experience! The Barbie Dream House theme was so fun & I loved the pink The drinks were creative & our server was so kind. We didn't try any of the appetizers but I was intrigued by their fun names.
I came in 8/9/24 for a date and had a great time! The theme (Super Mario) was so fun and the ambiance was great! Our server, Emily, was amazing and did an exceptional job. She made us feel so welcome and truly helped made the experience so much better. The drinks were amazing too.
The immersive Star Wars theme, attentive service, and surprisingly quiet atmosphere add up to a standout speakeasy night. Allusion Speakeasy is doing something special. Went in for an after-dinner drink and got pulled into a full Star Wars takeover, complete with Han Solo frozen in carbonite on the door, a Mos Eisley Cantina bar setup, and Star Wars shows playing in the background. The theme changes every 3-4 months, so what you see now won't be there forever. Reservations are usually required and we got lucky thanks to a local host who knew someone. Worth planning ahead. Drinks come from the in-house "Cantina" and lean into the theme without feeling gimmicky. Food runs off the menu from the Wobbly Olive, the main bar hidden behind a door in the same spot, and it held up. The Outer Rim Provisions menu had solid options. The biggest surprise was the noise level. You'd expect a themed cocktail bar to be loud, but you could actually hold a conversation. Our server was on point, brought drinks fast, and even remembered the names of the people we were with. Go for a date night or anytime you want a low-key cocktail experience with serious attention to detail. Make a reservation. Peek into the Wobbly Olive on your way out. read more
Loved the atmosphere, food, drinks, and service! The meals we chose, came from the general restaurant, and they were amazing! The creativity that goes into each one of their themes that rotates quarterly-ish, is so impressive! They even had an old book for guests to sign that looked like it could've belonged in the Lord of the Ring movies. The drink I got was a spinoff of an old-fashioned, which I love, but it was really just an old-fashioned. I couldn't taste the difference, but it was a great old-fashioned! :-) read more
Everything was perfect!! Rosie was the BEST server! This is one of by far the best themed bars we have ever been to! All of the food, all of the drinks, the whole ambience was absolutely Pirates of the Caribbean perfect! The French onion dip, calamari, ceviche, sliders, pork belly and rum cake were perfect!!! Thank you for a great experience!! read more
2 months ago
Going to this place was such a surprisingly fun experience. Had some trouble finding the actual speakeasy at first but totally our fault for not checking better lol. We were excited to find out the bar has different themes every 90 (ish) days! We came by during the Star Wars theme and even though we're not super big fans of these movies, the decor, food and drinks were all really cute. We don't usually have high expectations for food at a bar, but given that it comes out of an actual restaurant kitchen, it was very tasty and we really enjoyed all the items we got. Our server was very sweet and fun and we loved that the employees dress with accordance of the theme. We live in Denver but will be definitely drive back to this place and check out more of their themes. read more
We came here celebrating our 2 year anniversary and we were not disappointed! We have been wanting to check them out for awhile and we were excited for the shrek theme! They go all out! Our waiter even tried a Scottish accent, he made the time there worth while! I ordered the mud bath cocktail and if you like mint chocolate this is the drink for you! Very minty and I loved how cold it was too! Also very strong, they do not skimp on the alcohol. We also ordered the dragons breath shot, when we asked our waiter what shot to get he said "tasty or theatrical" we of course chose theatrical! It was so fun, making a great experience! For food we shared the fried pickles and steak and potatoes off the regular menu. We LOVED the fried pickles so much! They are not your usual shape and it made them extra crispy! The steak and potatoes were cooked perfectly as well, we devoured our food quickly! Which we needed with those strong drinks! Thankfully we were visiting the cinema next door after because we needed walk those drinks off. We had an absolute blast and can't wait to visit during the next theme! Highly recommended this place. read more
8 months ago
Shrek-tacular Decor, Swampy Service Allusions is a bar within a bar, and currently rocking a full-blown Shrek theme -- which is as wild and extra as it sounds. The decor? Absolutely incredible. Like, Fiona's-wedding-meets-rave-in-the-swamp level commitment. 10/10!! The drinks were great, too. No complaints on the cocktail front -- they were strong enough to make me think Donkey might actually walk through the door. But the service? Oof. I'd love to work there -- apparently you get to do the absolute minimum and still rake in tips. We got a 90-minute reservation with a "surprise" 10-minute warning before being kicked out. Kind of like being evicted from Far Far Away without the royal fanfare. When we arrived, we were told there'd be a $1 bartender's choice shot option every 45 minutes. (Yes- you must buy it for everyone in the room) Did that happen? Nope. Maybe Lord Farquaad got them all. We sure didn't. In short: the vibe is fun, the drinks are solid, the decor is a fever dream in the best way -- but unless they swap the attitude for actual service, it'll take an even more unhinged theme (Titanic Disco? Barbie Meets Blade Runner?) to bring us back. read more
5 months ago
Okay, idea, on point, execution, so so. I loved the costumes and the decor but we could have pushed it further. What makes immersive experience top notch is the commitment to the theme, building the atmosphere and keeping your guests entertained. It would have been nice to have the soundtracks from the film, Star Wars inspired music or even playing the films in the background to add to the ambiance. All in all, not bad but also not the best immersive pop up I have been to. read more
We have been here several times with the different themes and I have to say this is the first time we weren't that impressed. The drink selection didn't wow us like it usually does and no offense to our server but she wasn't much help with suggestions. She was newer so prob will get better after more experience. We asked about a couple food options and she doesn't eat certain things so it was hard to get suggestions of what to try. She suggested the rat on the stick but we didn't really like that. The lobster shooters were our favorite thing we tried the whole night, highly recommend those although they were hard to eat. We love the place so will def be back, just wasn't our favorite experience. read more
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, BEETLEJUICE!!! What a fun experience! Walking into this cozy speakeasy, at the back of The Wobbly Olive, felt like we had been transported right into the movie. I love a well executed theme and Allusion nailed it down to every last detail. The drinks were delicious and I loved the unique glasses and stenciling that accompanied each one! Bartenders were attentive and friendly. They also offer themed bites and you have the option of ordering food from the Wobbly Olive as well, from apps to full entrees! They change theme every few months (their downtown location has its own changing themes different from this one) and you can purchase the decor and glasses when they're ready to switch to the new motif! Highly recommend regular visits - as Beetlejuice himself would say, turn on the juice and see what shakes loose! read more
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Three stars is generous. If this had been our only experience we likely would not return. They were extremely short handed... we were seated and it was over 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged and then asked to change seats to the bar even though our reservation was in the cocktail area so this was a tad off putting. It took an additional 20 minutes to order a drink and longer to get them. The drinks were fantastic and the two that were there were trying hence the 3 stars. We wanted to jump in and help clean the cups and take orders they were struggling . 30 minutes later we finally called it after only having one drink but at that point we talked and decided to try this theme again another night. The decorations were cute as always. This is not the normal experience and it was an off night! read more
8 months ago
We went to the Lord of the rings themed night and it was so much fun. There was so much to look at and take in when they decorated the walls for the theme!! Everything was themed for the food and drinks, which was really fun. It kind of made it different for dining out. Me and my friends met there and my husband. It was all of our firsts and it was so much fun that we'll be back to see what the next theme is!! The service was pretty fast. It is a small area so you do have to make a reservation. As long as you make the reservation you should be fine but if you don't there's a wait time and that could take a while. We personally need a reservation so it was pretty easy. The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious!! There's plenty of parking as well. You are located near a lot of different parking spots for the different stores that are located nearby, so parking shouldn't be a problem. read more
5 months ago
This place was pretty neat. It was one of those places I wanted to try before we moved away, the friends theme was pretty cool but we don't have social media, so difficult to check on themes. I dislike that they really can't take walk ins, I understand the space is limited and it's small but it just would be cool if it was one of those places where you could stop in without a reservation. The service was nice and friendly, but it was pretty obvious they were stressed and maybe understaffed? I'm not sure, but we didn't mind too much besides that we wanted to leave. It is a little cramped back there, would be cool if it was a wee bit more spaced out, this would have been my vibe for sure 10 years ago, highly recommend for younger crowds read more
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I came in 8/9/24 for a date and had a great time! The theme (Super Mario) was so fun and the ambiance was great! Our server, Emily, was amazing and did an exceptional job. She made us feel so welcome and truly helped made the experience so much better. The drinks were amazing too. read more
Damn right I am Kenough! Wanted to get in the Barbie/Ken theme review. The patrons were waaaaaaaaaay into it and service was great as always. The drinks were just ok, often they get creative with whatever theme is going on but you can order your standard cocktails, as well lol. Celebrated a friends birthday there so we got all dolled up. I recommend everybody check this place out. We went to the one off Powers but there is another downtown, as well. Just look for the Wobbly Olive to find em read more
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