I had such a great experience at BABs Secret Lounge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment you walk in, the vibe just hits--warm, stylish, and effortlessly cool without trying too hard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance strikes that perfect balance between intimate and energetic, making it ideal whether you're out for a relaxed night or celebrating something special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What really stood out, though, was the bartender's skill. You can tell immediately you're in good hands--knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they're doing. Every drink was crafted with precision and creativity, and the recommendations were spot on. It's rare to find a place that nails both atmosphere and service at this level, but BABs Secret Lounge absolutely delivers. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a great vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great, but can't speak to the food as we only stopped by for drinks. read more

BABs Secret Lounge - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Lutz, Florida

We were in loots for dinner so we googled speakeasies near where we were to see what we can find. Came across this place and it is definitely a hidden gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You enter through the International Beergarten. There is a bookshelf with a keypad that you enter the code in. In order to get the code, you need to check out their Facebook or Instagram page. Love all of the mystery behind the entrance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering, it was the quintessential speakeasy vibe, black walls, moody, lighting, and nice furniture.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The mixologist that assisted us was Marcus. He is indefinitely on top of his game. My husband and I both just gave him our flavor profiles and he knew exactly what to do. We had two different drinks, but with the same alcohol base and all of the drinks were on point. I would definitely return and bring friends. read more

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My friend recently showed me this spot and we had a wonderful time! We went in through the back parking lot and I was amazed when I walked in! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and decor is so nice and unique. I felt so classy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders were all incredibly nice. Chris was the one tending to us but all the others were happy to help and constantly asked if we needed anything. They had a small menu but they can also make whatever you ask for if you give them a specific drink or just tell them what you like. My friends and I left to go eat at a restaurant nearby and came back afterwards. When we walked in, Chris saw us and immediately named off the 3 drinks we ordered earlier to see if we wanted another round. The whiskey with banana bread was amazing!!! I asked for hurricane which wasn't on the menu but Chris made me a delicious one. I also asked for something special for my friend who was celebrating her engagement. He made us some really tasty shots (even told me the price ahead of time without me having to ask) and set her shot on fire which was such a nice touch. Although it is pricey when buying multiple drinks, it's worth it for the atmosphere and level of service you receive, especially for special occasions. read more

BABs Secret Lounge - Hurricane - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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This place is awesome. Easily a 4.5! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool speakeasy vibes, service was great, great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks were great. Will certainly be back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the speakeasy vibe in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were amazing and over the top. Bar tenders were true professionals and provided great service. read more

Great cocktails High quality Bathrooms Clean [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Seating [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend read more

First time and was happy to be here. Service was very good and I will recommend for a romantic first date. read more

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My daughter and son-in-law treated us to Bab's. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is relaxing and the bar tenders are very helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were happy it was a treat because the drink prices were a bit expensive for two retirees. We arrived early and that was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outer restaurant was full of patrons and the secret lounge had a steady flow of patrons.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a nice experience. read more

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The Basics: BABs Secret Lounge is a prohibition style cocktail bar located in a shopping center in Lutz, FL. The lounge is located inside a "bookshelf" in the International Beer Garten and the monthly code for entry can be found in the Instagram stories for BABs Secret Lounge. Things I like: I loved my experience at BABs Secret Lounge and the bartenders are great. You can order off the menu, order a seasonal drink, or discuss with the staff the types of cocktails you like and they will create something special for you. Both times I visited I had drinks created for me and I loved everything I tried. Things I didn't like: Nothing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved visiting the Secret Lounge, but I'd suggest coming earlier rather than later in the night since the lounge is small and can get full rather quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, this is such a great spot for creative and delicious cocktails! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location and fun ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not very large so come early for a seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks are very good. read more

I truly love this little hidden gem. I feel like not many people know about it (apart from the speakeasy side of things lol) but it's one of those places that as soon as you discover it, it becomes a go to spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hidden inside the International Beer Garden, you'll find a traditional prohibition era speakeasy with delicious drinks and amazing service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every time I go, I ask the bartenders for recommendations on drinks for them to come up with sometime unique for me or pick something from the menu because everything on there is also great. Make sure you go check this place out- you won't be disappointed! read more

What a fun speakeasy - you can find their code on their Instagram page. They change it weekly! It is located inside the International Beer Garten in Odessa. You look for the bookshelf and type in the 4 digit code onto the keypad (make sure to hit the larger arrow button to submit and open door.) It's a small space but it looks beautiful - dark and moody, bar seating, a large table in the middle and some small chairs to sit. It gets busy during peak hours. Fun menu of martinis and old fashions. Next time we will try the tiramisu! read more

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Came on a Friday evening (7pm) and it got crowded real quick. Not quite your typical "speakeasy" place -- they play super loud music and the ambiance doesn't feel too "secret". There's only about less than 10 stools at the bar, small couch section on one end and two chairs on other. If you're coming with a group, you'll have to find a place to stand at the middle long table. The cocktails are delicious and are about $15 a piece. Cool place to check out at least once and would probably be better to come on a random weekday when it's not busy to get a better "speakeasy" experience. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great speakeasy, great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A small place so finding room at the bar can be difficult.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's definitely busy with locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks are pricy, all above $16. But they seem pretty unique and the bar tenders are very knowledgeable. Iv had them make things off the menu and they add their own twist. It's a nice place to go after dinner for one or two drinks. Otherwise it's not very realistic for a date spending over $100 just on drinks. That's what I would expect downtown Tampa on Water Street. read more

BABs Secret Lounge - Two specialty cocktails - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Lutz, Florida

A hidden gem that serves great cocktails. The music was a nice vibe, and the service was wonderful. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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Cute speakeasy, follow them on Insta to get in. Note that you can only order mixed drinks here, no beer or wine. Excellent bartender makes amazing drinks! They play shows or movies on the big screen. Def come for the experience! read more

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We didn't enter the lounge through the secret door, which ruined the fun and had me confused as to why it was called a speakeasy; but later we discovered the actual entrance when my friend joined us through the correct door. The place is extremely small, dark, and intimate. The cocktails were delicious and creative. I didn't have a drink that I would say "uhhh never having that again". Keep in mind, there is no food on the menu. There was one bartender and he was attentive to our needs. My only gripe was the lack of social distancing during this pandemonium, which caused me to take 1 whole star away. When we arrived it was just 5 of us total. Then in a matter of 1.5 hours, a large group of like 15 people entered this tiny establishment without masks and I could just see the COVID virus swirling through the air (figuratively speaking) which left me uncomfortable and contemplating why I bothered to venture out my house. However, I did enjoy the place and return in the future when things settle down. read more

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I loved this hidden gem. The drinks were delicious and fun, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space was dark and the vibe was right.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Knowledgable and friendly bartenders were the icing on the cake. Looking forward to going back soon. read more

Love this bar! Great atmosphere, great drinks. Makes you feel fancy. Something we don't have in this area otherwise!! read more

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My niece recommended this place for a drink after our Italian dinner. So much fun and the drinks are really tasty and creative. I ordered the Bella Mia. It's made with a flavored gin. Definitely would go back again. It has a secret entrance that you have to know the code for, definitely go with your friends! read more

Follow them on instagram for the password. It's a great little gem inside the biergarten. Great place to take some visitors late at night. My recommendation is have a little houseparty (no more than six guests), then head over to the biergarten which plays live music on the weekends, then head inside the speakeasy if you want to impress your guests. It's a very small space and not a lot of seating (docked a star for comfort), but it's the experience of seeing the bookshelf slide open that is pretty cool. They only make mixed drinks, they are very good, and they have very limited seating. Overall, it's a nice place to go when you are feeling adventurous or want to show someone new the cool things in the area. Afterwards, you can cross the street to Glory Days grill for some great food. Best late night food there is. They were kind enough to take us in 20 min before the kitchen closed. Service was excellent and we greatly appreciate them taking our orders. I highly recommend a visit to the speakeasy, give your guests something cool to talk about. read more

Nice, relaxed atmosphere. The drinks are put together very handsomely. No need to worry about what is on the menu; the bartender is a true artisan and is able to provide you what your palate desires. read more

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My boyfriend and my go to bar. Amazing ambiance, the BEST cocktails in town... I adore this sweet little spot read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love that we have a cozy upscale craft cocktail hidden gem in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders make awesome and delicious cocktails, and will usually go out of their way to accommodate taste preferences. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Crowd may sometimes be a little questionable, sometimes much older.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But usually it's an ok crowd and vibe on weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very cute and nice place for a date and drinks. Music was spot on and service by the bartenders was top notch! read more

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We LOVE Babs! Such a cool little hidden speakeasy. The drinks are always on point, great whiskey selection, super friendly bartenders and amazing atmosphere/vibe. Only downfall is that it is very small with limited seating. So if the code was shared online or to a large party, you likely won't be able to get in (happened to us and found out a bachelorette party shared the code through FB so when we tried to get in, there were 20 drunken screeching women packed in there). read more

Came here for a family friends birthday party, cool concept by entering a code and a door will open which looks like a book shelf. It was a Friday night so busy as expected, I wish they had an extra bartender as it took a while to get the first round of drinks. From there we went next door and continued the party there and I did not know the name of that place. They had a live dj who played decent music, could have been better. read more

I used to love coming here when in town. Went in this past Friday it was crowded that the bar staff was rushing. Ordered a gin martini dirty and my drink was full of ice. Like 25%. And the olives were oil based so you saw the drink separate. Saw they were using pubic tonic and soda and not something like fever tree. Kinda sad for a 15-16 dollar cocktail. They really should limit the capacity for the experience. And slow down on drink making. read more

Very cool atmosphere in this "hidden" lounge. I was disappointed that it was so busy and there is a giant sign on the door that says "Secret Lounge".. this seemed like it defeated the whole purpose of a speakeasy. When we finished dinner in the main restaurant, we walked over to type our code in but the door was wide open, which made it less fun. The bartender was very friendly and he made us some great drinks. They have a list of fancy cocktails or you can request anything you'd like. We were allowed to take our drinks to the patio since it was so crowded. I had the Bonfire and it was very good. It was fun to watch him add the marshmallow and light it on fire with a torch before handing it to me. Also, neither bartender was wearing a mask and we were the only ones wearing them when we walked in, which seemed weird since they claim it's required. read more

Renee was the best bartender! My friends and I came here for a belated birthday drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With it being a Monday night we pretty much had the bar to ourselves and we are coming back every time I'm in town![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is so much better than most of the bars around this area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Between the ambience, the staff, and all the fun photo spots, this place is a must!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I read the reviews and I took the drive to Lutz. Let me tell you this place did not disappoint. I told the mixologist my base of choice and he delivered every single time. Fresh ingredients paired with exceptional service this pave doesn't miss. The drinks were made with love and the vibe was giving sexy lounge. I definitely be back and bring all my friends. read more

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Fun place to meet people. It's pricey but that's what keeps the characters out. Lot's of well dressed singel people. Cocktails and wine only. read more

My husband and I stopped in after looking for some bars near us to toast to our long awaited, much needed baby-free evening & happened upon this bar in our search. There were so few reviews but all of them were glowing so we had to check it out! It's inside of International Beer Garten, behind a bookcase. We had to ask the servers how to get in & they pushed a button and the bookcase slid open to reveal a very cool, intimate cocktail bar. The stark difference in setting was dramatic. As just outside, there was loud live music but in this bar, it was much more chill & quiet. There were 2 bartenders & not very crowded when we first arrived but started to get more packed closer to midnight so we decided to dip to duck the Covid. The cocktails were strong & inventive, also expensive: our bar tab was $100 for 5 drinks but this is to be expected everywhere these days. I wish the music was better, it was mostly country with a couple songs being old school rap (which I would've preferred). I know it's hard to please everyone, so maybe a jukebox? I also wish there was more social distancing. Overall a great experience. read more

Very nice concept with the speakeasy, I feel like it was well hidden in the Biergarten. However, I was more than disappointed in the service. Both bartenders looked unhappy to be there from the moment we walked in. The drinks were okay and nothing to write home about. I asked if they could make a specific drink order that saw off of their Instagram and they were out of all the ingredients and didn't really offer me a suggestion for a different drink to try or to make something similar. That was strange to me as a bartender that's kinda of your forte. The kicker for me was that once people were laughing and having a good time, the bartender shushed everybody and told them they needed to keep it down. We left shortly after and had a hell of a better time out in the Biergarten. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a unique place. Old school Speak Easy, secret code to enter and great cocktails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Marcus is a wonderful mixologist and if you don't see anything that you like tell him your favorites and he will concoct a cocktail just for you. read more

What a cool (not so hidden) speakeasy right in the heart of Pasco County! A lot of fun, a lot of nice drinks and the sliding bookcase door is a nice touch. Check it out if you're a fan of fancy drinks! read more

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Putting a bookshelf that doubles as door does not make a BAR a speakeasy. This place was so loud. People shouting AND music playing. Remember what you named this place? A "speak" "easy". Oh and beyond the music and the conversational noise, you can hear the band playing next door through the walls like a cheap hotel. Wait till the "secret entrance" opens up. Then the noise is off the chain! Seating.... can you put more seats AT the bar, better yet, put tons more AT the bar... how is someone not at the bar supposed to even get to the bar! Ok, put a super long table in the middle of the room so it further limits access to the bar. Hey if you get the table, you also have a spot at the bar since no one can navigate though there! What a joke! Ok ok ok. So not a speak easy at all. Maybe a mixology bar?!?! The drink concepts weren't terrible but for the time it took to get a drink, I didn't see one orange peel actually get expressed. Don't just garnish, use it. Hey, that's part of the "mixology" part. How the ingredients work together. I'd recommend this place if you don't want to get hammered at chili's but I've had a better old fashioned across the street at glory days. Get your act together or change your name. read more

Good drinks, but a little on the expensive side. They should have some small bites. I had to leave cause I was hungry and couldn't keep drinking with an empty stomach. The place is rather small and feels crowded with about 20 people. The service by the bartenders was excellent. read more

BABs Secret Lounge - Aperol spritz and one of their specialty drinks - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Lutz, Florida

We had such an amazing night here!! Chris the bartender made it so fun snd everyone of his drinks were so creative and delicious we just kept ordering! Such a great asset he is to this place, atmosphere was perfect and we can't wait to go back! Try the bubble drink it's so cool! read more