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    King’s Ransom

    4.3 (130 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    KING’S RANSOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Donyiel C.

    Cute speakeasy located upstairs of a pizzeria. Not much seating - first come, first serve. On a Friday night, the place was very busy! We had to wait around for folks to leave before getting some bar seats. The cocktails are unique and tasty. I got the "sin and tonic" and I enjoyed it. I'm not even a gin drinker. Service was good. I would visit again.

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    Kamali F.

    If you're looking for a cool speak easy vibe and beautifully curated cocktails in the Old Town area, this is the place. It's got a hidden entrance right off of King or you can enter through the pizza spot down below. The cocktails are strong and delicious. They have a menu that fits anyone's likings and a full bar. They have light fare. I had the chicken tenders that were extra crispy and satisfied my hunger. This would be a great place for date night, nightcap or just a stop along the way. The customer service is pretty good. And while they don't have a ton of seating, there are bar and small table/lounge seating options.

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    Marco Z.

    Excellent selection of whiskey and plenty of drink selections. Friendly bartender in the heart of old town.

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    Alyson M.

    I recommend this place for a stop on a night of barhopping. A bartender at another location down the street recommended my group stop by for a Well crafted cocktail. You enter the speakeasy through a pizza place through a stair staircase in the back of the restaurant. I love a speakeasy and the hidden vibe. It's a small spot with a dark modern vibe. The cocktails were very special. I had an old-fashioned with tobacco bitters. That was very unique. We did not stay long, but enjoyed our experience. It is pricey. A bonus is you can order pizza from downstairs and they bring it up.

    Adam C.

    Sometimes Old Town feels touristy but somehow lacking vibrancy. King's Ransom brings the energy back. Tucked away upstairs this is a cocktail bar that delivers with excellent drinks. In menu of drinks included twists to standard cocktail list such as adding coconut to a bourbon drink. This place can become very crowded and timing can make a difference. Service is supported by several bartenders so you do not need to wait too long. It's a good place to enjoy a drink or two.

    Nicole N.

    Great ambiance and big speak easy feel while also feeling accessible. Drinks were great for a night out

    The "Sour" cocktail
    Stephanie S.

    Super cool place with a great vibe. It's located on the second floor of a historic building and has a lot of ambiance. The cocktails are a little pricey for me (I'm from St. Louis), but they are crafted and were outstanding. I had the Sour, which had shaved chocolate in it; it was divine. Who would have thought that a hint of chocolate in a whisky sour could be so good?! The bartender was so sweet and friendly. We truly enjoyed stopping in to get a pre-dinner cocktail and would visit again when we're in town.

    Kristy W.

    A very cool spot to grab a drink. On the pricier side, but the drinks and ambiance are great. Our bartender was very friendly, and offered to make her own twist on a whiskey sour with Mezcal - this was excellent. Would highly recommend! There's a lot of cool touches to the place - their logo on the window of the second floor above the pizza place is essentially the only clue aside from reading online how to get in. They also have their own emblems on their rocks!

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    Michelle C.

    Great speak easy, fun little bar up a set of stairs and in back of a pizza place. Cocktails were great and very unusual. There was one drink that they bring out and smoke the top at the table. Overall a little pricey on drinks, but great experience. Staff was attentive and took orders at the table. My favorite was the highball. Looks almost like a large glass of water, but is perfect amount of alcohol.

    Old fashioned and bees knees
    Beatrice P.

    Nice bar and fantastic cocktails! It was a bit hard to find - you enter through the pizza shop, and head up the stairs. We tried their bees knees and old fashioned. The old fashioned was quite strong but had great flavor! The bees knees also didn't disappoint in flavor and had beautiful presentation. This is a very nice date night spot to grab a drink right on King street.

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    11 months ago

    Decent Old Fashioned, chill vibe and okay service. I've been during the week and on the weekend and it's pretty good for a decent cocktail.

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    The detail taken to make each drink was amazing! My drink is absolutely perfect every time.

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    1 year ago

    Super fun atmosphere and really great drinks. Very attentive bar staff! Loved our visit and will be back!

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    Great drinks and great atmosphere! The bartender was very knowledgeable and knows how to make a drink.

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