On a rainy Wichita night, looking for a nightcap after the Dylan concert, we stopped in Old Town…read moreand ducked into this joint upon seeing live jazz advertised. I thought - how bad can it be? Knowing a potential answer was "really bad." Instead, there were five musicians, playing the guitarist's tunes and/or arrangements, listening to each other, playing as a unit, and improvising capably. The drinks were not bad. And there was one table of blockheads jabbering over the music. All in all, a nice experience.

Walker's is a one of a kind jazz lounge in Wichita. Whether you come for local legends like Josué…read moreor Jim Paisano or for their signature cocktails and friendly staff, you will not be disappointed. Come early though if you don't have tickets yet, because Alchemy will sell out fast once word spreads. This would be a great date spot or a place perhaps to meet the one you'll make beautiful music with. Keep up the great work Waker, Lexi, Sarah, and Cheyenne.

If you're big into mixed drinks this is your place. This is mine and my husband's favorite date…read morespot. We love getting a good cocktail and listening to live music. Dockum has both great cocktails, and great entertainment. I really like the atmosphere here every single time. It's dim, it's romantic, it's lively. Our waitress every time has been the same girl and she's fabulous and attentive. Her name is Elvia, shoutout to her! We have our favorite drinks here, but always try something new each time. Never had a bad drink here. Our favorites are: The Last Word, Dizzy Dame, Cinder and Smoke. You can't go wrong with anything you order honestly. We could sit here for a few hours. It's also a speakeasy. It's under ground, you have to knock to get in. Overall it's just a cool vibe for something downtown in Wichita. It is my favorite spot to go. If you are in town visiting or a local, I recommend this place 1000%.

We went to Dockum Speakeasy for the first time with pretty high expectations. The hostess was…read morewonderful and seated us right away at a nice table, which started the evening off well. When our waitress came by, we told her it was our first visit and that we needed a little time with the menu. We ordered drinks, but they came out at odd times--two arrived quickly, while the other two took noticeably longer. My husband ordered a Bijou, which is a unique cocktail, and it seemed to take a while for the bar to figure out how to make it. Still, the drinks were good once they arrived. For food, we tried the burnt ends and the JoJos. The JoJos were excellent--crispy and flavorful--but the burnt ends were disappointing, served a bit cold and lacking in flavor. Things really unraveled with our second round of drinks. Service slowed to a crawl, and we eventually learned that our waitress had been sent home by the manager even though the bar was packed on a Friday night. A young server, only two weeks into the job, was left to take over, and unfortunately, he had no idea what he was doing. Another waitress stopped by to help but admitted she usually works upstairs in the restaurant and didn't know the cocktail menu either. The shift in service quality from the first round of drinks to the second was very jarring. There was live music, but the sound system wasn't great, so it didn't add much to the atmosphere. We did order desserts from the upstairs restaurant, which were a nice finish, but by the end of the night it was clear the staff was overwhelmed. As we left, we even saw the manager outside looking exhausted, which made us feel bad for the whole team. Overall, while the drinks were solid and the JoJos worth trying, the experience was inconsistent and stressful. Maybe we just got caught up in an off night of drama, but I wouldn't recommend Dockum for more than one drink.

We were down the street at another bar and we have always wanted to check this place out…read more Positives: Live music, cool venue inside, tons of seating options, inside and outside options, decent drinks with good prices. Less positive: Door cover charge (this could have been because of the live band? Not sure if there's always a cover) $10 each, not terrible. They have drinks online that look great, but none of the bartenders knew how to make them and they seemed confused when we showed them the online menu we were ordering from. There are no menus anywhere but online. We did find food menus but no drink menus so that's why we pulled the online one. For a cocktail lounge, I assume they have mixed drinks they create beyond your traditional cocktails. So it was a bummer no one knew the menu. So we just ordered traditional cocktails. Our bartender was great all night and our drinks tasted good and the bill was low. The live band was great and there was a dance floor for some two step. Everyone seemed to be having fun and we really enjoyed our time here. We are going to come back when there isn't a live band to see how it is and if there is no cover, so I'll update my review then. Overall 8/10 experience. I think if they just had mixed drinks for cocktail lounge it would be 10/10

Service was not great, we waited 35 minutes for our meal. Food was ok not surprised to hear that…read morethey closed shortly after we went in.

Came here while our friends were in town visiting us. The bartender was friendly. The outside fire…read morepit is broken so I guess it really isn't a fireside lounge right now. There isn't even a fireplace inside. But there's hope because the bartender was telling us a further remodel is in the works. Drinks are also pretty overpriced.

Awesome cocktails and beer. A great place to relax if you're here on business. Staff is extremely…read morepleasant and great at the small talk or the queues when you don't want to chat.

Marco is a great bartender! I come to this bar when I'm in town. Everyone is very friendly. The…read moredrinks are well made, and Marco makes sure everyone is taken care of as quickly as possible.

Always a nice time at this place. Super friendly staff and patrons. They have a pool table and a…read morecovered patio with heaters to smoke on. Thanks

Customer service was amazing Got a lot of selection of…read moredrinks Food was amazing Cool seating inside Real comfortable We had a group in their and everyone enjoyed themselves

Our Wichita Rotary Women group enjoyed a LOVELY time together. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy…read moreand comfortable for us to share as a group. Good food and some creative, tasty mocktails.

Food service was very good. The food was good quality. Cocktails were tasty and entertainment was…read morevery good.

Well I have been a member for At least 7 years or more and when you have chicken buffet it should…read moreinclude chicken Breasts. It does not now! Really you have had chicken breast for years!

Lava & Tonic was one of the most unique spots we visited in Wichita. The tiki-inspired atmosphere…read moreimmediately stands out, and the attention to detail throughout the space makes it feel like you've stepped somewhere far from the Midwest. The cocktails were creative, the service was friendly, and the overall vibe was fun without feeling over the top. Even the mugs were festive! We had the best gals night here! If you're looking for a cocktail bar that's a little different from the usual downtown spots, this is definitely worth a visit.

My girlfriend and I ordered a pizza to go from the restaurant next door and thought we would grab a…read moredrink at Lava & Tonic while we waited. I absolutely LOVE the atmosphere! Dark, moody, inviting, and definitely one-of-a-kind bars in the local area! Drink menu was expansive and seemingly-endless. Service was a little slow, but I'll forgive the one poor bartender who was doing his best. We'll try this place again!