The service was great as usual and the drinks were great. I had two of them which were the Modena Spritz and the Toki Highball. Both were excellent! The atmosphere was bar appropriate with minimal noise, so I didn't need to raise my voice at all since I was in the tabled area in the back. Would I go back? Yes, absolutely. read more

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My friend and I were looking for a quick bar to slip into around 10-11 PM and stumbled across this spot. It's not too far from the waterfront, so it made for a nice walk after gelato. At first, you'll see what looks like just a pizza shop -- but if you head in and either use the side door or walk through and climb a set of stairs, you'll find the speakeasy upstairs. Very cool vibe: dark, cozy, and date-night ready. Drinks: 4/5 I ordered their take on an Old Fashioned, and it was definitely the highlight of the night but sweeter than I would have liked. They served it over a stamped solid block of ice (a small detail I ). My friend was abstaining from alcohol that night and asked for a non-alcoholic cocktail. To our surprise, they didn't just hand her a lemonade like most places -- they actually made her a crafted virgin drink, which she loved. Food: 3/5 We ordered fries and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The fries turned out to be waffle fries (not mentioned on the menu) and were overly crispy, so not really our favorite. The pizza was fine -- clearly sourced from the shop downstairs -- but it leaned oily and didn't really wow us. Service: 5/5 Pretty standard -- nothing over the top, but not neglectful either. Drinks came out reasonably fast, food followed, and we were checked on enough without it feeling pushy. Vibes: 4/5 The speakeasy itself is definitely the selling point. Dark, intimate, and stylish -- you feel like you've found a little hidden spot. All in all, the cocktails are the reason to come, especially if you're into whiskey. The food was forgettable, but it's convenient that you can order pizza upstairs. We spent about $30-40 for drinks and snacks, which isn't shocking for Old Town. Would I go back? Maybe if I was already in the area, but for a dedicated whiskey night, I'd probably head somewhere else. read more

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Pretty cool spot. Only a friend knew it was there. No sign outside to key you in it was there but happy with this spot. Not a large space but just enough for few friends to get together to chill out and enjoy some great drinks and conversation. read more

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That's pretty good stuff. We ended up here because Captain Gregory's is b******* so we looked for another speakeasy. It's located in a pizza joint where you go all the way to the back to a staircase. The other option is a sideways entrance where you have to look for a special insignia. It is very speakeasy-ish. I definitely like the vibe. Drinks were good. I ended up getting the bee's knees which was excellent as well as the daiquiri which was also excellent. I tried the old fashioned which I also liked a lot as well as the Manhattan which wasn't my favorite drink. Ambiance is nice and dark very speakeasy vibe. Bartender was very nice and friendly bathrooms were clean. I do have a gripe about the ambiance regarding the seating. I wish they had more comfortable chairs. The high chairs are not my favorite thing to sit on and I prefer that they have more of those lounge chairs that are in the right hand side of the speakeasy if you're looking at it from the bar tender's perspective. Parking is on the street and is free Overall the prices reasonable if you're in the area you should definitely check it out read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Delicious cocktails with some interesting twists. Vibe inside is pretty cool: dark and modern ambiance with good music. Only thing keeping it from five stars is there's just not too much going on there that couldn't be found at another cocktail bar in old town, which probably has cheaper drinks by a few dollars. read more

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

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I have tried to get into this place numerous times and usually have no luck because it is usually so packed inside. My wife and I were finally able to get in and find a seat and it was definitely a great vibe. If you have never been here before, you have to go through a legit pizza place and then go up the stairs in order to get into this bar. It felt like a true speakeasy vibe as there was low lighting, nice comfortable seating, great music and just a mature and grown type vibe here. The music was great as it was mostly chill and relaxing r&b. The service was absolutely great. There were multiple bartenders which I am always a fan of, and the bartenders would even come to you to take your drink order and bring your drinks. This was something I definitely was not used to. This place was excellent and was such a vibe. My only two complaints are that there is very limited seating and space here so it doesn't take much for this place to get full. This explains why I am usually never able to find a seat here. The second thing I would say is that most of the drinks are whiskey or bourbon based. Now Im sure you can order and request any type of drink as there is a full bar. But in terms of their actual drink menu, it is mostly whiskey and bourbon based. If you are able to get in and find a seat, this is a great chill bar to go to. read more

This place was okay but sort of meh. I've been twice now and both visits were lackluster. I ordered off the menu both times and felt the drinks were really generic and lacking the big fresh flavors I expect from speakeasy's. The vibe is nothing special just a small dark bar. read more

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. read more

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One of the best bars I've been to. Great atmosphere, great service & great drinks. The location is perfect and there's plenty of available parking nearby. 10/10 read more

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. read more

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

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Everything was good, but because it's a speakeasy there isn't a bunch of seating and our group ended up sitting right next to the one set of speakers, which were quite loud. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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.

Stumbled upon this cute like bar while exploring Alexandria and my partner and I were completely blown away. From the music to the relaxing ambiance -- this bar is really a one stop shop to network, decompress after work, meet an old friend, or new ones. Shannon, one of the bar tenders, stood out the most. She worked not only the bar but the tables too. You could tell there were crowd regulars who came just for her. Not only was she welcoming but she made you feel at home. Don't know what you want to drink -- no worries she had recommendations for you. Wanting to feel adventurous -- no worries she's willing to make a random cocktail. Convinced you don't like gin -- no worries she has just the right cocktail up her sleeve and believe me she changed my mind. All this to say we decided this would be a new regular spot when we move back to the area. read more

Service: the bartenders were friendly, checked in after serving me, asking how the drinks were and if I wanted water. Not that I recommend it, but the bartenders were able to make a standard cocktail, even though it wasn't on the menu. The Drinks: I have 2 drinks - house daiquiri was tart and sweet, and I had to pace myself knowing it was packing a punch. The second drinks was a Suffering B***ard. The spice from the gin and ginger beer was refreshing and light, perfectly paired with the effervescence of the bubbles. I appreciated the bartenders openness to making one. Ambiance: as one might expect on a Saturday night, the place was busy. I was able to find a space in between seats at the bar right away and one of the bartenders took my order after finishing the drinks he was making. There were plenty of menus so I didn't have to wait and ask. Lush, dark interior was great for getting cozy with your date, imbibing with friends, or enjoying a drink on your own time. I would 100% return to Kings Ransom for a drink or date and look forward to my next opportunity to do so. read more

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

This is a pretty small bar located in old town Alexandria. It is attached to a sushi restaurant but there is a separate entrance for the speakeasy. It is located on the second level. They have pretty good drinks here but it is not the cheapest. It is first come first serve. You'll notice a bright neon light as you go upstairs. The bar is lit up tables have small candles. Otherwise, it is dark in here. They have two bathrooms gender neutral. Service can be a bit slow here so I order two drinks at a time. Street parking available. read more

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It was friday early evening and not much people there yet. We have great time and conversation with the bartender. She made awesome old fashion and millionaire. The vibe is cool and to the darkside which a perfect place from a long working day. However, the price is affordable depending what you order. Funny things, we walked right into the place from downstair pizza shop. However, I don't recommend their pizza. It was too salty.... Otherwise, you should able to enjoy few drinks with friends. read more

Top quality drinks and great service in a very cool location in Old Town! Definitely hope to return here again! You can definitely spend a good amount here, but the ambiance is worth the proverbial price of admission. read more

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

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

I happened to unexpectedly be in the area, and I just happened to check my speakeasy map (yes, I made one) and BOOM, this place was right across the street! There's no way I was going to pass up! So I gathered the troops and headed over. The glow of green was stunning in this one! And connected to a pizza spot -- come on now! As with most speakeasies, there isn't a ton of space, but I think 30 could've fitted pretty easily -- only because, at least that day, you aren't required to sit at the bar to stand in that area. But then again, a counter against the opposite wall had menus on it, so it's meant to stand at. Yeah, 30 easily, but you would be dealing with a bar crowd. There were several drink options (and the ability to order pizza, which I resisted), and the bartender said he could make a special gin drink. I have no idea what it was, but the one that me and 4 other people got was awesome! I think he used Hendricks, but I'm not 100% sure. It wasn't too sweet and didn't taste too strong, though I know it was no weak drink. From the music and colors to the overall vibe of the place I would come back -- though the drink prices were literally 3x what I was paying across the street. But it's a speakeasy, so it's to be expected. read more

KR is a lovely cocktail bar/speakeasy in old town that checks all the boxes for a great experience! Although it was fairly busy, I stopped in a on Friday evening and was able to grab a window seat right away for my friend and I that had a view down to the street. The bartender came over right away to discuss the menu, and walk through what options we may like based on our mood. My friend was looking for a specific drink she had tried previously, and we were informed the menu does change seasonally, but if they had the ingredients on spot they would be happy to make a drink not listed. However, we decided to order from their current menu and I opted for the Bees Knees. It was the PERFECT summer drink - both refreshing and packed with flavor. For the second drink the bartender made us French 75s (off menu), but they were fantastic. You can rest assured that any cocktail they make will meet if not exceed your expectations. Plus the bartenders and both kind and helpful and will definitely help you pick the drink that's best for you! The only thing that was a little "tricky" was finding the entrance door. It is above a pizza shop and while you can enter through there, there is a door off of Columbus St. to go directly upstairs to the bar. There is a small mounted sign on the brick to look out for. read more

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Decided to check out this "speakeasy" on King Street, it's upstairs of a restaurant, not extremely hard to find, I won't ruin the experience of finding it. We came on a Friday evening and it wasn't too busy, the AC didn't appear to be working so it was 81 degrees in the bar (they had a thermometer we saw). We would have stayed longer had it not been so hot, they had bar food but we didn't eat anything there. Has potential to be a cool place for a bar crawl situation on King St. read more

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How cool is this place. We almost gave up. We walked here from urban and only saw the pizza shop. I walked around the side and luckily I watched a couple walk in a side door and I followed in and found the bar upstairs. The service was great the bar wasn't full when we arrived around ish but it did fill up by the time we left. Pizza was pretty good too no complaints read more

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I never feel as cool as when I find my way into a speakeasy! This didn't disappoint. Drinks: The margarita looked fantastic. I had a mocktail made just to my taste, and it was complex and really good! Service: AB was awesome. Very happy with service. Ambiance: The cool part is the hidden nature from the outside and the going in. Inside, it's a small but intimate space with ample bar seating and a few larger tables. I'd return! read more

Tucked away in Old Town is King's Ransom. It is a very small, hidden kind of space. Great view of King Street at the front window. The drink list is eclectic. Our drinks were really boozy and a little hard to sip down (which is saying something for us!). It was a CROWDED Saturday night. Good for small parties (I wouldn't say more than 3). read more

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An absolutely lovely speakeasy with a cool pizza joint in the downstairs. The door is on the side of the pizza restaurant (on S Columbus St). I got the Whiskey sour drink (called sour) and it was super smooth --such a wonderful drink and the bartender was so nice and accommodating. Water was also served along with the drinks. Overall the atmosphere was intimate and dark, quiet since it was a Sunday afternoon but otherwise very lovely and excellent service. I'd love to come back! read more

A chill and laid back atmosphere!! My evening had started with a mediocre dinner, but I decided to stop by for a nightcap and King's Ransom lifted my spirits!! We arrived through the side door which certainly provided a speakeasy vibe. The place was busy and there was not a seat in sight, however after a few short minutes a table opened up and we were able to sit. Our server acknowledged us and made sure the drinks kept coming!! I asked for a recommendation and ended up getting the strawberry daiquiri! Which is not what I would typically order as I find them to be overly sweet. This was the best strawberry daiquiri I have ever had!!! I loved it so much I ordered two!! It was well balanced and not too sweet! I would come here again in a heartbeat!! read more

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The layout is a bit narrow, making it both crowded and noisy. Depends what you're into. Excellent cocktails though, and you can order pizza from Handover. read more

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I suppose you could call it a speak easy but more-so would call it quaint cocktail bar. If you're looking for the exact location look for the Handover Sushi restaurant and go upstairs. Or you can enter from the side door on S Columbus St. The place is small so if you're coming on a busy night, try for reservations or expect to wait a bit. The bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt. The menu has some unique cocktails, though when we went they were out of several ingredients for the ones we wanted most. Overall solid place for a few cocktails or a bite of sushi. read more

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I love a bar I can't find! Even looking straight at the building, with google maps telling me "You have arrived" I could not find the place. It's marked by a small plaque and that is all I am going to tell you ;) Heads up though, if you are looking for a nice quiet place, this isn't it. For one, there's music (not "club" loud but still adds to the din) and the bar is small and narrow which easily makes a small crowd sound much noisier. However, there are great seats at the very front that overlook King's street if you can snag them and the drinks are pretty on point. I enjoyed their Margarita (this isn't your standard tequila drink and I highly recommend it), their Daiquiri (again, not what you think but delicious!) and their house spritz. All were well executed... and paired nicely with a slice of late night, crispy thin crust pizza... FYI ~ Seating is first come, first serve, but there is a nice ledge around the back wall that you hang at until seats at the bar or table free up. We may have been lucky, but we only had to wait a few minutes for seats to become available. All-in-all -- I will be back... if I can find it again ;) read more

I live in the neighborhood and stopped in for a drink after work. GM, Jacob, was serving that night and it was a treat. Jacob knew his craft and was very well versed of liquor selection. I had a seasonal old fashioned and a few other neat pours. There was this one gin called Tom Cat that snatched me (pictured). I have never had gin served neat and this one was a sipper. Cheer! read more

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