A hidden gem in Melbourne! Great atmosphere, great staff and great drinks! My favorite is any of…read moretheir Old Fashions!

You find the secret book, pay the $5 membership fee listen to the slightly too long intro pitch and…read morethe book shelf opens, admitting you to the speakeasy. It was crowded. It was elegant. The cocktails were exceptional. I asked for classic cocktails that weren't in the menu. They delivered. Love the place. Why Four stars? Service was three bears. The waiter with the blonde mop of hair is very nice but inexperienced. Too on top of customers when they arrive. He needs to give a menu and give a few minutes for guests to peruse it. The head bartender is brilliant. Talent without hospitality, though, is a craft cocktail fail. Kindness counts. The vibe was colder than the cocktails. I hope it improves on future visits. The blonde bartender in the grey dress was just right. Professional, attentive, and kind. This is easily a six star speak. When you are serving? You are "on." Be as excellent and calm of a person as you are outstanding at your craft.

I pushed the button and all of a sudden the unassuming bookcase opened, revealing a pathway to the…read moreopen area representing the Cloud Parlor ( I felt like I was in an episode of "Get Smart", ha! - For those of you old enough to remember.). Just walk through for a memorable event. "Les" was working the bar, and was friendly and very efficient. He took my order and in no time flat I was enjoying an excellent coffee called the "Dalgona". This is A Korean whipped coffee drink made by whipping together double shots of espresso and sweet cream and adding to the top of vanilla sweetened milk. It was delicious!! Coffee options include Espresso & Lattes, Specialty Lattes, Craft Brewed Coffee - including French Press, Pour Overs, and Frappes. There are several Tea options as well including matcha, green, chai, Yerba Mate, and Black (to name a few). This is a really cool place with exceptional drinks! I highly recommend you check them out and support locally owned businesses.

Let me just say -- this place is everything that's right in the world! From the 'secret' entrance…read moreto the décor, the ambiance, the service, and the food -- every single detail is top-notch. There should be a Speaksy Café on every corner in the U.S., or at least one closer to my house . We visited a few months ago while passing through on a trip, and honestly, we didn't want to leave. If you're ever in Cocoa Beach, do yourself a favor and visit this beautiful and amazing café. You'll love it!

We happily stumbled upon The Black Squirrel Bookstore, and I'm so glad we did! This hidden…read morespeakeasy inside a bookstore ended up being such a unique and memorable experience. The bartender, who I believe may have been the owner, was extremely friendly, conversational, and welcoming. He really added to the experience rather than simply making drinks and moving on to the next customer. The cocktails were fantastic, with plenty of creative and specialized options to choose from. The ambiance is definitely one of the highlights. It has that intimate, tucked-away speakeasy feel with eclectic décor, comfortable seating, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. It's a great spot whether you're looking to hang out and have a few drinks or just wind down at the end of the night. This wasn't somewhere we had planned on visiting, which honestly made finding it even better. Between the atmosphere, drinks, and genuinely great hospitality, it was an easy 5/5 experience for us. Absolutely recommend, and I would happily come back!

I thought I had wrote a review for this unique spot, but it was one of those that slipped past me…read more I'm glad that Yelp's reminder email is a better memory than mine, so I remembered to write something nice about this great spot. I had a group of us driving to Orlando for a weekend and we were making good time, so it was perfect to stop short in St Cloud to see what this Black Squirrel Bookstore was all about. I actually let the girls go in and check it out as we had brought our dog. I sat in the car and read a book ironically, why they had some speakeasy fun. well after maybe a half hour i looked up and my gal and another lady were by the car. The other lady said she was the owner and that we could bring our dog Augie inside. It was very kind of her, as it really wasn't expected art such a nice spot. He sat politely under the table, while we enjoyed some fun drinks, a singer that was adding to a nice night. We left after a couple, but for sure will swing by again when we have the time; great spot.

Classic dive bar. No food service due to smoking being allowed however you can order in anything…read moreyou want. Their bartenders are excellent!!!!

Go see Di she works Monday till Friday 10am till 6pm . Ask…read moreher about the girls she be happy to show ya make sure you tip her good !!!

A secret little gem. The best mixologists on staff. We didn't have any food but I'm sure it's…read moregreat. You feel like you are in an old school speak easy. Katya was awesome!

Meh. We came for food and there weren't many choices. Shrimp, chicken, and beef (is this a bad…read morewedding reception) were the only entrees. I got the shrimp and it was border line inedible (and I was starving, which is saying something). Dry, tasted off, not fresh, overcooked. Did I mention dry? My husband's chicken and my friend's mushroom flatbread were tasty and the only reason I'm not giving 2 stars. The ambiance is ok- dark and clubby. Service was fine but nothing spectacular.

NOT PET FRIENDLY AND RUDE- My husband & I have been going to kava bars for 8+ years, taking our…read moreservice animal kitty, who is harness trained, to each one and have never had a problem. We had been to this location a month ago at night with our cat & were never told she wasn't allowed to be in this kava bar. Today, we returned with our cat & had been hanging out in there for about 20 minutes. She was sitting nicely in a corner while I was getting my SMALL kratom tea, when the manager said that the cat was not allowed to be in there, saying that she was not clean and would spread disease. I asked if dogs were allowed to be in here and he responded saying yes dogs are allowed in here but he just took a class on cats & stated that they spread disease and they're not allowed to be in here. We paid $12 for a SMALL drink, which was extremely overpriced and felt horrible by how this man talked to us. We left nicely and other guests looked at us and apologized saying they have never heard of someone saying that before. We will never be coming back to support this location as well as any of the other locations due to this horrible experience.

Enjoyed the pretzels. They also serve French vanilla coffee here. Nice chill spot. I don't have any…read morecomplaints.

What an exceptional bar with great drinks, decent bartenders and a great vibe…read more Full and Total Endorsement

We had a great time at Sol Mar! The staff are super friendly and can make you anything you want…read more The seating it a little limited so if you go in a busy night expect it to be loud and feel somewhat crowded due to its small size. You do have to go up to the bar to order so you can't sit down and expect them to come to you. The drink we tried was delicious and we really enjoyed it! We will definitely be back!

I have found my new, go-to lounge in Orlando. I went on a Thursday night and missed the live music,…read morebut the vibes were still Viking. I was sexy in every way, from the decor to the glassware, to the cigar corner. Every inch of the place was a vibe. Go see Manny, the bartender. His service was unmatched. He made me a Coconut Passionfruit Margarita with a Tajin rim. When I tell you that's THE BEST margarita I've ever had, I mean it. The waitress took one of our party's order wrong and he personally came over, made it right, and was our best friend the rest of the night. We got a yummy charcuterie board to soak up some of the alcohol. Highly recommend that too. The last thing I'll say is that even though we missed the live music, they were still playing the artist's music over the speakers. It's great to see them continue to support local talent because I immediately looked up the person and downloaded their music all because the establishment didn't stop supporting him after he stopped singing. It shows how deep they want to grow roots in the community. Love it and I'm absolutely going back.

From the outside it does not give "speakeasy" vibes but once inside they did a good job with the…read moredecor and ambiance. Plus you need a password to go in. Looking at the menu I was bit surprised they did not have more signature drinks on the menu, mainly mojitos, but then realized this is a Latin speakeasy, with music playing to match. Once I had my coconut mojito I was very pleased. They really do know how to make them. They also have a full bar so anything you want they can make, The bartender and servers were super nice and friendly, and they worked quick to get all drinks out. They also had some food, that looked delicious, and hope I get the chance to come back to try some. After seating in the lounge/ speakeasy area for a while, we moved to the bar for a last drink. The bartender said Espresso Martinis were her specialty so we order those. She was not lying, one of the best we've had.

Overall Rating: 4.0 Atmosphere: 4.0| Service: 5.0 |…read moreCocktails: 4.8 | Price Per Sip: 4.0 Good service, cool old school bar + smoking lounge. Good drinks, fun times, and lots of sitting options.

Cute bar located in downtown Melbourne.Not real big inside but it gets the job done lol. Had a…read moreparty of 3. Which included myself my girlfriend and a friend of ours. Our friend is kinda a first time drinker and my girlfriend wanted a new drink. They both told the bartender what kinda drink they wanted and she whipped up something delicious for both. Very impressed with her. Trudy was the bartender's name she was great. Nice place to hang out. The bar is also smoking friendly.