4/25/26- 4.5* Came in and saw a good size group of people and only one bartender. We decided to stay and get 1, and glad we did!! The 24 year old behind the bar whipped us up an awesome old fashioned, probably one of my favorite old fashions I've had! He did great, and he did end up getting some back up when we were taking off so I'm sure the line sped up. read more

The Royal Cocktail - Old fashioned! Tasty! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I had a decent-sized group that hung out for a couple of drinks. I didn't realize that they didn't serve food, but there was a taco truck in the back. But for some reason they were serving food due to have a large event. Drinks were a little expensive for what was being provided. But I'll give this four stars. Didn't blow me away, but it's a good hangout place. read more

I came here and tried two tequila based cocktails. Both cocktails were okay but nothing to write home about. The bartender was friendly but not friendly enough. I asked for water and she directed me to the end of the bar with a water cooler. I would normally not care but I'm a single woman in town by myself. I worry about my drink being left unattended. Cocktails were about $12 so not crazy but I don't think I will be back. I went down the street to another bar to grab a few cheaper drinks read more

Stopped in with a couple friends last night and we were immediately greeted by the bartender. There were not many people here when we first walked in, but it filled up as the night went on. I liked the light or lack of lighting. It was darker, but perfect for a cocktail and conversation. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. I had a few Dark Side cocktails and one my friends ordered a few Old Fashion's and my other friend had a drink called The Hot One. I loved that they had something other than sports on the TV's and chill vibe music playing. read more

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Have been here three times now with my wife. We come to enjoy a well made Old Fashioned. We are always here early, so not too busy. Place seems very relaxing for us to chill for a moment. Prices are more on the higher end for a drink, but they always make them very well. So normally don't mind the price for a day away from the homestead. Patio seating as well as shuffle board in the back can make for a fun time here. Ok. I'm old and far beyond the party days, but I imagine this place does well with the younger crowd later in the evenings! read more

The Royal Cocktail - First visit! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Beautiful place in the center of Hyde Park and the cocktails are delectable. I really don't like doing this but I want the owner to know that the (male) bartender needs to make people feel welcome and be engaging. His ability to mix a cocktail was first class but his bar-side manner was oddly cold as the ice cubes in the shaker. We will try it again in the hope that this was an off day for him but the other reviews note this issue too, so.... read more

This place was recommended by a friend for cocktails in Hyde Park so had to stop by one night. It was pretty chilly so mainly stayed indoors but they do have a small outdoor area. The indoor area is pretty long vertically speaking so the back of the place has some games, the middle area is the bar, and at the front of the place you have their main tables and some bar seating right next to the windows so you can people watch as you sip on your drinks. I ended up trying the witching hour since I prefer the lighter drinks and it was light and refreshing with the lemon, blueberry, and bubbles. I would get the drink again. It's a clean space with other types of cocktails on their main menu or you can get something on tap if you're feeling a different type of beverage. read more

The Royal Cocktail - Witching hour drink - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I LOVE love love love this place. The vibe is chill, and the playlist is off the charts. The bartenders are full of personality and the cocktail list has all of my favorite spirits on it. After getting full at North End Pizza, you should def stop here for a night cap. Wanna know the best part about The Royal? It has shufffffffffleboard in the back! Dude, hanging in the back is the best part. Less crowded, you can hear the bops, and who doesn't love a game of shuffleboard? There is also a garage style door that opens up to their outside space. All in all this place is rad. I can't wait to spend more time here. OH! And the drinks are good, too! haha! read more

The Royal Cocktail - shuffleboard babyyyy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Excellent cocktail bar! The bartenders are so nice and very talented. I asked for something off the menu and they obliged. Delicious! Great people and great vibes. read more

The Royal Cocktail - Aviation - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I honestly love this place I like the drinks and vibe. The bartenders are cocks though. It's the Atlas with more space

We popped in on a Thursday night while in the neighborhood and are glad we did. We are not locals, so I'm unsure how long this place has been around but it seemed relatively new. We ordered two cocktails--the southern haze and an old fashioned--and we loved the old fashioned so much we ordered a second one. I was surprised by how inexpensive the cocktails were compared to similar businesses in bigger cities--they only cost us about $9-10 each (compared to the $13-17 cocktails you often find in establishments like this). The vibe is relaxed and they have both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a TV if you have any sports-watching needs. Definitely recommend coming in for a few drinks! read more

Great ambience. Delicious well priced drinks. We were there on a Tuesday and the poor bar tender was alone and slammed. He said it's not usually busy on Tuesday's but there was some local event that day. But I think he did a great job handling all those people and still putting care into each drink. Many of which require a lot of effort. He must have called for back up cause eventually someone else showed up to help him. read more

A stellar spot in Boise's Hyde Park District for a drink. The atmosphere of this place is kinda steam punk, kinda speak easy, kinda sultry modern, kinda hazy gangsta. A great craft cocktail menu and the staff here can make up anything you might request. Shuffle board & pool in the back, plenty of seating, big bar area, seasonal patio, funky cool music. Overall a lovely vibe with fantastic service in a great setting. I highly recommend this little gem for a quick happy hour or late night friends gathering....or really anything that might involve classy imbibing. Don't pass it up! read more

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Saw a woman get sexually assaulted at the bar, public humiliated and then the bartender kicked her out and yelled at her to "get the fuck out of my bar!". Seemed pretty unfair, as the young woman was visibly upset from the assault. Doesn't seem like a safe place for women, beware. Oh, and the drinks tasted like shit. read more

Reasonably priced and a nice addition to Hyde park. Decent service and drinks but the environment is nothing special; the acoustics are horrible and it was very loud without even being busy read more

The Royal Cocktail - Regular Old Fashion & Lemon Basil Fizz - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Stopped here before dinner and it did not disappoint. Cute and fun atmosphere. Fun selection of cocktails and impeccable service. We will definitely be back here to enjoy it again! read more

The Royal Cocktail - Us with our fancy drinks and they were delicious - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Worst service of any bar in Boise. I've been to many great bars in Boise where you are treated like a customer, this is not one of them! Bartenders are rude and pretentious to their customers spending money. Several other people I spoke to felt the same. Spend your money at Parilla across the street or Amsterdam Lounge for great expresso Martini and great service. read more

I have been here several times. It's a cool building, but the service is terrible. The bartenders tend to be super rude and the drinks are average at best. I even chatted with the owner and he seems indifferent to his customers, which is a shame. My bet is if CV-19 doesn't kill them, their poor service certainly will. I will avoid it. read more

Good vibe, friendly bartender. The bar itself is hip and new. They have a very cool outdoor area and serve food from a truck Tuesday through Saturday, I believe. I spy a pool table and shuffleboard as well... Solid effort with this place ... read more

I have been to countless bars, and have been a bartender myself. Furthermore, I rarely review bars or restaurants. If I feel strongly that a comment should be made, I make it in person. However the disparaging and unfair reviews of my new favorite bar have inspired me to action! Since moving to the neighborhood in March of 21, the royal has been my "spot". Why? Because they make the best cocktails around. I'm addition, friendly and prompt service from everyone who has served me. Shout out to Drew and Paige in particular! If you are looking for a new place to have a quality cocktail, look no further read more

A group of 8 of us visited the Royal on a dreary Sunday afternoon looking forward to a craft cocktail. The bar was surprisingly slow for a Sunday afternoon in Hyde Park, but nonetheless the bartender took his time to even acknowledge us. When he finally approached us, the majority of the group decided to order a beer because if his initial greeting was any indication, we didn't want to wait for him to slowly make 8 cocktails. The cocktail we did order was filled to the brim with ice and contained one perfectly measured shot (don't worry about being over-served here). Fair enough. The biggest turn off was the sole bartender's negative vibe and snotty service. read more

Really pretentious and rude service. And patrons for that matter. Not the Boise spirit that I grew up with. I paid $15 with tip for one Manhattan and helped them clean up at closing. They threw away some of my personal property anyway, and told me to leave. Talk about no good deed... they do not represent the spirit of the North End. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and speciality drinks! The Bartenders could be a nicer and it's extremely loud. If you are trying to have a conversation, I would recommend going there on a Friday or Saturday night. If you want a good speciality drink, this is the place to go in the North End! read more

I visited this place the Friday after Thanksgiving 2021 after picking up my husband from the airport. We've always wanted to try this place so we decided to stop in for a quick drink before we went home. We sat down and waited for service, when the black haired bartender finally came over, she took his order for an old fashioned and asked if he would like to have the royal old-fashioned to which he said yes, and she walked away. We thought she went to go make the drink even though I have not placed my order yet but she went down to the middle of the bar to talk to two guys and pour herself and them some shots. When she finally returned I ordered a gin drink from their menu. She was, again, giving her attention to the two guys at the middle of the bar and I think she forgot to add gin to my drink because it just tasted like a lemon basil sweet soda. I thought about calling the manager but from the previous reviews it looks like the person in charge might not give it any attention. It is up to the bar whether they allow their bartenders to drink or not but, being a former bartender and bar manager, you never take a shot while your patrons are waiting. read more

Best bartenders ever. All of them are so attractive. Very accommodating. Never had a problem with them. If you have, you probably should wear a mask and not be a child. read more

I've been to this bar maybe 3 or 4 times now and always had a nice time , until recently. We went in around 4 olock in the afternoon to have a drink ( and a bowl of water for my dog as well . )The bartender served all four of us and we went outside . As soon as we sat down it suddenly started pouring rain so we went inside . The bartender came up to me and said so unfortunately you can all finish your drinks but you have to go because the owner doesn't like dogs and if he catches your dog on camera he will flip out . Come again ? Not only have I brought my dog there just about every time I've been in there but he's been welcomed in by the staff and given water each time without a word of the owner not allowing that . She also mentioned this after we all including the dog received our drinks . We thought it was odd considering only 5 maybe 6 other ppl were in there while the majority of them came up to pet him and say hi . We just finished or one drink and paid and quickly got out of there but it was off putting because More than half of Hyde Park was dead or appeared to be out of business all together so we really couldn't understand the urgency of the matter . Anyway, 5/10 read more

Delicious, fresh and inventive cocktails. Fun space. Really nice folks behind the bar. So thankful this space is now in the neighborhood!

Mediocre drinks, a vibe that does not match the marketing or the neighborhood, bartenders suck (rude). They could do so much better in this spot. read more

If you want a great drink while in the Northend, come to this place! I one around here can compete with the good drinks and amazing atmosphere. read more

We went to the new hot spot in Hyde Park, The Royal. The bar has a great vibe ... just a cool place to hang out with friends. Everyone looked like they were having a good time! The bartenders were attentive and poured awesome craft cocktails ... check out their specials! read more

Hands down the best place we went while in Boise. Bartender Drew is amazing, and atmosphere reminds me of bars in Spain. While I am not really one to post on places because of the Monday morning quarterback nature of folks who generally do, this place needed an extra nod for a job well done. read more

Drinks are great. Bartenders snooty. Too bad....get rid of the long haired too cool for school bartender and I might return.

Best drinks in town with a great atmosphere and awesome bartenders. I'd recommend it to anyone!