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    Christa M.

    Was excited to try this place out as it seemed super cool on social media. We were a party of 3 and arrived right on time for our Sunday night reservation. We made our way down the stairs and the hostess was there ready to check us in. We didn't wait at all and got seated right away. Once seated it took a while for the server to come take our order. There was live music going on which kept us entertained for the time being. After about 15 minutes, she finally came over to greet us and take our drink orders. We ordered: 1 WILD STRAWBABY - Ocho Blanco Tequila, Bergamot, Strawberry, Pineapple, Lemon, Almond Milk $22 1 50 FIRST DATES - Bumbu Rum, Cascara, Brown Sugar Date Syrup, Coconut Milk, Cinnamon Sprinkle $22 1 BLUEBERRY MULE - Blueberry, Lime, Ginger Beer $13 The drinks didn't take too long and another bartender dropped them off. Water was never offered to us and was only given to us after we asked. All the other tables were given water once they were seated. Our drinks were good but we chose to just have one each and we left. The live music was great. The musician was playing the piano and kept it fun and upbeat. The inside is pretty cool and unique but service could've definitely been better though. *There's a $10 cover fee per person when there is live music*

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    Alexandra S.

    I've been here a few times, and the live music was especially good last night with Amber Dirks on the mic. She really worked the crowd and made people celebrating birthdays feel special. Her music selection wasn't jazzy though, which I typically look forward to at this speakeasy. We were lucky to get four seats together at the L-shaped end of the bar after making our reservation just ten minutes before arriving. I ordered the Nick's Rule cocktail, which was spirit forward and not too sweet. Three people in our four-person party were celebrating birthdays within days of each other, and our bartender was nice enough to give us two rounds of I Did Something Bad house shots, which are normally $12 each. We made sure to tip her well! Valet parking is complimentary.

    Rafael R.

    Worst experience ever here... Where do I start? Called in yesterday for a party of 12, got told that they would combine and accommodate the middle space for us. We walk in and get sat at the bar instead and get told it's the best they can do as others get sat in the middle. Eventually they got a smaller table for us, but the rest of us had to stand. For a big birthday party today, it was a failed experience. Took ages to get our drinks and it was impossible to get water. Couldn't even get some water for the past 2 hours we were there. The people in the middle tables got ice cold waters, we could barely get two and it was warm. At least the inside was nice, but wow, I would NEVER come back or tell my friends about it. I am ASKING a manager to reach out because this experience was HORRIBLE. Not only were they quick to "judge", but they sure were quick to bring the bill.

    I only wanted one oyster. It was delicious!
    Sylvia C.

    I've been wanting to try this place for several months now but every time it's been booked. I finally got off work early enough to make it at 5 o'clock. Since I was by myself, I was able to be seated at the bar. The vibe here is incredible! It's beautifully decorated and nice and cozy. Perfect for a date night. I must bring my husband back here at some point. As I said, I sat at the bar and Megan the bartender was outstanding! I ordered a drink called Agree to Disagree. I think that was the name. Anyway, it was delicious and because it was happy hour it was half off the regular price of $23. I ordered one oyster and it was fabulous. I only ordered one because I was meeting a group of friends at The Guest House in 30 minutes and I did not want to spoil my appetite. I can't wait to come back here so that I can enjoy the full experience with the band. It's a lovely place and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

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    Bridget K.

    This speakeasy is BEAUTIFUL inside! It's like Great Gatsby meets Disco decor, but also cozy. See the picture and you'll understand what I mean! A reservation is recommended. It's on the side of the building under The Americano restaurant, but it's easy to find. We enjoyed The Paparazzi (their espresso martini with vodka, can also be made with tequila), The Flapper Fizz (great passionfruit flavor), and The Thyme Traveler (so fruity and the meringue on top was a fun touch)! Happy Hour is from 3-6 pm and all Signature Cocktails are $15 (down from anywhere between $18-$25). This is such a fun speakeasy, highly recommend visiting for a great selection of creative and delicious cocktails!

    Espresso martini was very impressive
    Tyler M.

    Theyll sit you down as a walk in, and within 10 minutes say you need to leave. I used to love coming here. Will never come again after this experience downstairs. But Adrian the bartender is 10/10 upstairs. Update: 02/25/26 Management will reach out after a negative review on yelp to act like they care... will proceed to not respond to your email/message after asking you to reach out. Furthermore, would give this establishment 0 out of 5 stars if I could

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    Christina M.

    I'll start by saying, coming here on a Wednesday night at 8pm with no reservation to sit at the bar was a breeze. It sounds like this place gets pretty busy on the weekends, but my experience was easy. I was in the N. Scottsdale area for a different event, and I found this bar on the map nearby. TYF is located downstairs of The Americano restaurant (which looked nice itself). TYF definitely has all the components of a chill, speakeasy style cocktail bar that I enjoy. The decor is cool, with a disco themed atmosphere with dark red velvet and floral patterns. Plus the fun patterns of lighting along the walls and don't forget the huge disco balls. That all works for me. Bartender was mildly friendly, he made some recommendations based on our preferences and questions. So we ended up with 2 very different drinks. I told him I like a spirit forward cocktails so he recommended a dirty martini with pepperoncini juice. It was indeed stiff and briney with grey goose vodka. My friend ordered the bad blood cocktail which was delicious and felt nutritious with the beet juice. I love a cocktail that makes me feel like I'm doing something good for my body but also enjoying some spirits. My only reason to dock a star really comes down to feeling it's a bit overpriced. My single martini was $27 plus tip. I go to many bars, and some phenomenal bars at that, I don't typically spend over $30 for one drink. This feels a bit gratuitous, and could just be because of the location of the bar and usual clientele taking no issue with a $30 drink. Anyway, nice spot. I would come back during happy hour to try more drinks.

    Tecora J.

    Looking for a nice lounge with live music this was a wonderful place to check out. We wanted a low key way to ring in a birthday. The venue offers a 2 hour maximum which is more than enough time to enjoy drinks and some food. The birthday boy offered the manhattan. While the drink is strong it's also bold with flavor. It was perfectly balanced I ordered Lust and Linger which I was a little on the edge thinking of a drink with pudding in it. The drink reminded me of a toasted crème brule with a subtle vanilla extract behind it Overall great flavor and very sweet The music was good Very relaxing piano player that played some good tunes They do charge on nights that live performance are offered and add it to the bill.

    A Scottsdale Blonde with a side of Hennessy
    Frank C.

    So this Gem here... This was a very interesting find. I will start off with, valet is offered. Which in most cases. I always use... I do wish I made more time for this place. Great atmosphere and set up. The bar was a delightful point of relaxation. The food looked amazing. Just wish I made more time...but the Customer service was great! Tip top service; well appreciated... I will return and make that time food a meal...and maybe even a cocktail. Thank you TYF!!! I will be back and for you Yelpers! ...Be There or Be Square...

    Jolie F.

    You know this must be the place to go when a bartender at another speakeasy recommends this place. And the recommendation is echoed by a musician at a restaurant. Given that all speak highly of this speakeasy, I had to try it out for myself! The first challenge is finding the entrance! The kind staff at the Americano must of been asked this question a zillion times as they knew what I was asking before I even asked. As we found the mystery door we were greeted by some steps to go downstairs where the hostesses greeted us and ask for our reservation. As I checked if reservations were available on my way there, and saw that a credit card was needed for a reservation, I decided to wing it and not make a reservation. As it was 9pm on Wednesday, and I saw some open reservations, I was able to snag a seating for two. There was actually spots at little lounge tables and at the bar. We love sitting at the bar so we can watch drinks being made. We received the best seat at the bar in the end. The speakeasy also has booths/tables along the wall and in the middle with lounge seating. On the weekends make sure you make reservations in advance as there is live music. The speakeasy is small so does not hold many guest. So be prepared. Like any good speakeasy the vibe is dark. Furniture is lined with velvet. The ceiling is lined with light bulbs. It's a great Gatsby vibe! The drinks are funky! Check out my menu picture to get a vibe of the cocktails. There is even a drink in a safe! The menu has limited food too. Most cocktails are around twenty dollars. If you fancy champagne there is a bottle that is over 1,000 dollars. This is a perfect place to come with a group, with a reservation or as a couple! Cheers!

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    Yara D.

    Went there on a Wednesday night with a friend. We came in through the next door restaurant, but you can also go in from the door on the side of the building next to which is a lit-up TYL logo. The vibe made me think of bars from Royal Caribbean. If you care about blending in, make sure you're dressed up fancy, but we were able to go in wearing jeans and cute shirts. Service was good. The bartender was able to recommend a drink for me based on my preferences, and it hit the spot. I ordered "Bad Blood" which has a lot of beet flavor. It was refreshing, and the presentation was very cool too. The only reason I deducted a star is due to the high prices of cocktails.

    Dee B.

    An absolutely five star experience! Husband and I went on a Thursday (3/19/26)- to have our little private anniversary celebration. I've never been to a Speakeasy before and so this was a classy treat! The atmosphere is directly on point. Some reference a Great-Gatsby experience and I have to agree! Our server was incredibly great! Very welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The Wagyu beef tortellini is unbelievable- like nothing you've ever had before!!!! You MUST have it!!! It was outstanding!! (I'm saying it was outstanding !) . (Yes, you can order from a menu for the restaurant upstairs.) The fillet was perfectly cooked, perfectly tenderized ! - and absolutely delicious! The grilled asparagus had that smoke -grilled flavor and were wonderful. And the craft cocktails. A great idea is to go early as we did for the happy hour specials. The drinks are perfection. Enjoy a quiet evening before the music and next time we will come to enjoy to live show!

    Jack C.

    Beautiful speakeasy, friendly staff, and the live piano player is a great touch. The decor is very 1920s vibe, with gold and black. They have a full service menu of food as well which is great. Definitely a great visit and would go back. I do wish you enforce their dress code tho.

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    The Goose - Bone Marrow

    The Goose

    4.7(189 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    Just, wow!! The drinks, the vibe, the service? This place has it down!…read more The Goose is absolutely what you think of when it comes to a speakeasy! The atmosphere inside is relaxed yet sophisticated with an overwhelming feeling of being in on a secret no one else knows, so cool! We happened to come early enough in the day to where getting a table wasn't an issue but I would say make a reservation when coming as it is limited seating and absolutely worth it. I came with my husband and my bestie for some birthday cocktails and bites. We were actually lucky enough to have our Uber driver point out the door on the way in, I don't want to give away any secrets but keep an eye out for a door marked with the goose silhouette. It was very back-door, hush hush The cocktails were fantastic! The Clover Club was by far my favorite but everything we got was wonderful! I definitely recommend getting some bites while you're there too, we got the charcuterie board and it was plenty for the three of us. Nick took great care of us, making excellent recommendations throughout our visit but the star of the show was Miss Bella! She was so sweet right off the bat, welcoming us in and wishing me a very happy birthday! She very clearly takes a lot of personal pride in her customer care and it shows! Plus, her nails?? Gorgeous! We really had a great time and will definitely be back soon! Thank you The Goose for a wonderful birthday!

    The goose is solid…read more I live in Mcmormick ranch and we walk over here once in a while for a cocktail. It's always good, servers are always kind and the bone marrow hits the spot.

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    The Madam - Stairs behind the secret door

    The Madam

    4.1(28 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    I stopped by The Madam for drinks on a Tuesday evening. I had a reservation at 8 p.m. Located at…read moreThe Scottsdale Resort in McCormick Ranch, I had some initial issues with the parking situation. What looks like free parking in the self-parking area actually isn't. There's a sign that says you have to pay for parking with a QR code. Parking is only free for 30 minutes. I called the hotel to inquire about parking and they didn't answer. After walking to the front desk, we were told that valet is validated at the speakeasy. I'm not a fan of valet, but I'll take free valet service (minus the tip) over paying more for self parking. Now, let's get to the good stuff. As the self-appointed king of speakeasies, I'm back with another one. Ambiance: (4.5/5): I won't give all of the clues away, but walk to the third floor, look for a book shelf, and you're on the right track. Once you get inside, you'll find an intimate speakeasy. We're talking seating for 12 or so people or so, tops. I imagine getting a seat on a weekend is quite tough, so take that into account and make a reservation. When you do, you'll find out that there's a $25 cancellation fee per person if you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation. I understand that no shows negatively impact restaurants/bars, but I absolutely hate when the cost of doing business is passed off on customers. I'm reliable, but if I'm going with someone else, and they cancel, now I'm in a tough spot. Anyways, I loved the ambiance at The Madam. Think dark wood, sophistication, and some cowboy vibes. The seating was comfortable, too. Service (4.5/5): Minus the parking snafu, our bartender did an absolute awesome job taking care of us. She was friendly and attentive throughout. They were perfecting a new drink menu and even offered us two drinks on the house. Which was much appreciated! We were lucky, for sure. Food (N/A): While they do have food, I was on a liquid diet on this visit. Drinks (4/5): When I go to a speakeasy, I'm looking for creativity. You'll find that here for the most part, though I wish the list of craft cocktails was a little larger. There were only two or so cocktails that struck my fancy. I went with the one with green chartreuse, which is always a treat. But, when I'm at a speakeasy, I'm hoping that at least half of the selection intrigues me. Despite the limited selection, the cocktails are well made and have an interesting blend of flavors. The Madam is a true speakeasy (no signage and an ambiance which is true to the history of speakeasies), which makes them a winner in my book.

    My friend and I stopped by The Madame for a girls' dinner night and ended up really enjoying the…read moreexperience. The speakeasy itself is small, cute, and cozy, with a very dark, intimate interior that instantly sets the mood. We commented that it would be an excellent spot for a date night. The bartender was especially impressive. She was very knowledgeable and attentive. He took the time to create a custom drink for my friend, and she absolutely loved it. I ordered an espresso martini made with rum, which was interesting and different from the usual vodka version. We didn't order food this time since we stopped in before our dinner reservation elsewhere, but other tables had food that looked great. I'd love to come back specifically to try their food along with more cocktails. Overall, a great little speakeasy with solid drinks, great service, and a cozy vibe. I'd definitely return.

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    Alchemy 48 - More seating options!

    Alchemy 48

    3.8(74 reviews)
    17.1 mi

    This place was so sleek! Great concept! Basement speakeasy…read morewith live music. Definitely worth the drive and time spent. Drinks are made to order and such a unique fun experience!! A++++

    Such a fun little date night! We went to dinner first and then came here afterward. Definitely make…read morereservations, especially if you want to catch the live jazz music. FYI--the reservation email really doesn't explain how to get in, so here's what you need to know! Go into Level 1, which is an arcade, and walk ALL the way through to the back. Go out the door to the outside patio area and you'll see a security guard. Let them know you have a reservation for Alchemy 48. Someone will come up from downstairs, get you, and take you down to the speakeasy. Then comes the riddle! Don't feel intimidated if you're not good at riddles--I stressed about this part a little bit beforehand. Don't! Just read it. She gives you a clue that basically tells you what to do, and it's super easy. TIP: Make sure you take a picture in the little riddle/entrance room because you DON'T come back through that room when you leave! We almost missed that opportunity. Once you're inside, it has a really nice, romantic speakeasy atmosphere. We loved the live jazz and really enjoyed the whole experience. It would also be so much fun to dress up a little in Prohibition-era style for the night. For drinks, I had the Neapolitan and my husband had a Manhattan. Yes, the drinks are a little strong--but isn't that how they're supposed to be in a Prohibition speakeasy? Overall, we really enjoyed Alchemy 48. It's romantic, a little different, and the hidden entrance and riddle make it more of an experience than simply going out for drinks. Definitely a fun addition to a date night! Service is a tad bit slow

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    Hai Noon - Birthday doughnuts

    Hai Noon

    4.6(76 reviews)
    12.8 mi

    Some restaurants announce themselves with neon lights and a line out the door. Others seem almost…read moredetermined to keep you away. Hai Noon falls firmly into the second category. I booked a solo seat at the bar just two hours before dinner, which, in hindsight, should have been my first clue. The night before, my plans at Chilte had evaporated after I arrived to discover the owner was hosting a baby shower and the ceilings were being painted instead of dinner being served. I wasn't eager to go 0-for-2 on my Scottsdale food pilgrimage. Pulling into what looked more like an aging roadside motor lodge than the home of a James Beard-recognized restaurant, I wondered if Google Maps had developed a sense of humor. I parked around back, followed the sign to the dining room, and found... a locked door. Naturally. For a brief moment I thought the Arizona restaurant gods were playing another practical joke. Then I spotted another entrance simply marked "Bar." Inside, Hai Noon revealed itself as a tiny oasis. Phoenix met Tokyo somewhere in a dimly lit room with clean lines, warm wood, and mellow music humming through the speakers. Three other guests occupied the restaurant--a couple finishing dinner and what appeared to be a delightfully intimate two-person baby shower. I took my place at the bar. The server welcomed me warmly. When I admitted I was in town for work and wanted to experience the restaurant rather than order safely, he smiled and took control. A few menu staples were unavailable but he confidently selected four dishes. The grapefruit avocado hamachi spoons arrived first and immediately justified the trip. Rich, buttery fish balanced against bright citrus acidity with avocado quietly stitching everything together. It's the kind of bite that reminds you why chefs obsess over simplicity done well. The white fish carpaccio followed with a little theater. Hot sesame oil was poured tableside, barely kissing the fish into submission. Fun presentation. Beautiful execution. Though once the spectacle faded, the dish itself never quite reached the same emotional high as the hamachi. The garlic butter mushrooms arrived... in a plastic bag. It shouldn't have worked. It absolutely did. Deeply savory, unapologetically rich, and refreshingly unconcerned with appearances. The house chicken, unfortunately, couldn't keep pace. Twice fried and topped with egg salad alongside a chili vinegar, it sounded far more exciting than it tasted. Sometimes clever combinations simply refuse to become memorable food. Cocktails, however, were another story. My first choice--the Kosho--was unavailable, so I settled on the Japanese Moss, a gin cocktail topped with yuzu cold foam. The foam leaned aggressively tart but never overwhelmed the drink. Later, after finally coaxing the bartender away from his phone, he suggested an off-menu serrano-infused rum cocktail with miso. Complex, vegetal, spicy, balanced. Exactly the sort of drink you hope to discover when you stop ordering from menus. By 7 p.m., I was the only customer left. Summer in Phoenix is merciless. One hundred thirteen degrees has a way of convincing even adventurous diners to stay home. I watched two reservations cancel while chatting with the bartender and server, who explained that between May and August, three tables can qualify as a good night. Location doesn't help either. Hidden behind an unassuming hotel, Hai Noon isn't exactly benefiting from walk-in traffic. The chef emerged from the kitchen several times during service. Each time he glanced at the empty reservation book, quietly acknowledged another cancellation with a shake of his head, and disappeared back into the kitchen without speaking to anyone. There was something heartbreaking about it. Here was someone capable of creating award-winning food, still chasing perfection while circumstances far beyond the plate slowly worked against him. Hai Noon isn't flawless. Service occasionally drifted. One dish missed the mark. The room felt almost too empty. But I'd rather spend an evening in an imperfect restaurant full of ambition than a polished dining room serving food without a soul. I just hope Scottsdale's relentless summer doesn't prove too Hai for many more Noons.

    Intimate space for a nice dinner! I like the cozy/homey vibes mixed with the upscale food choices…read more Would recommend: the pork belly mushroom rice changed our lives. It was SO DELICIOUS. Wow. I could eat this every day and never get sick of it. Melts in your mouth. A must order. Wouldn't recommend: the salmon sashimi. The salmon was room temperature/a little warm which threw me off and made it tough to enjoy. Maybe a cold plate for serving would help combat this! The flavor was there, but the temperature made me nervous. Maybe order: the yams. For me, it had way too much topping in a small bowl, which made it overwhelming. Some of the yams were undercooked, but there is a lot of potential for this dish!

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