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    Italian Cellar Speakeasy Bar

    4.8 (20 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ITALIAN CELLAR SPEAKEASY BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Monica V.

    I've been wanting to come here for months and finally had the opportunity to come. It's exactly what I imagined, old timey and classy. Came with a few friends and got to try a drink that had bee in the name. My husband got a coffee Manhattan that he loved. He never had it before and wanted to attempt to make ot at home. Im sure he'll come back just to get it again. I would to to try more drinks and sit at the big red booth.

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    Dope spot! The All request Piano bar on Thursdays is a blast! Killer corpse reviver cocktail.

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    Michelle V.

    Super cool little bar right in the heart of Little Italy. Shares a courtyard with The Poor House. You go down a handful of stairs and voila! Bartender was super knowledgeable of the history here. These are historical houses now repurposed as restaurants, museum, & Bar. I tried the lemon aperitif and it was delicious. Definitely worth checking out.

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    Carina C.

    This was my friends and I's first time at a speakeasy and it was so amazing! The staff were so kind and helpful giving us drink recommendations and they were all so perfect. Lala makes amazing drinks and is lovely to talk to :)

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    This place is a secret hide away. Never a line and the cocktails are great. I feel like this is a REAL secret

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    2 years ago

    Lala was amazing! She made the most perfect Bellini and was an awesome conversationist 100% recommend

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    Amazing new spot! Available for private events as well. Steve the bartender is the best!

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    This is our third time to Little Italy and the first time we were there when the speakeasy was open.

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