Thick as Thieves has long been one of my favorite speakeasies in Boise. I've been many times, but this is my first time leaving a review. The staff is always attentive and impressively knowledgeable about the drinks. This visit, I tried something different--a whiskey sour served over shaved ice. I loved how perfectly chilled it was; the ice kept the drink from becoming overly sweet as it melted. I typically go for more booze-forward cocktails, so this was a fun change for me. My partner ordered a Toki highball, which was a perfect fit for his keto diet--highly carbonated soda water, Toki Japanese whiskey, and lemon. Clean, simple, and refreshing. If you're in the mood for a dark, super romantic experience, the space delivers moody ambiance in spades. Be sure to make a reservation! read more

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Very cool speakeasy bar. The ambiance and everything about it was very cool. The drinks were fun and the staff was friendly. First time here and I will definitely be back again! read more

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Find the secret door. Call the number. And voila! Secret door opens! I love experiencing speakeasies. My one critique is that if someone is already through the first secret door as you're coming in, the whole secrecy of it disappears. So my suggestion to those who go, if you find the secret door and go through it and see people waiting, maybe go back out and close the door and wait like a min or two. The ambiance is nice. Exit door was kinda hidden, but I eventually found it. I ordered the Cantina Fizz. It was a yummy fun drink. Service was good. Definitely a fun speakeasy experience. read more

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This is a neat speakeasy! We don't have a reservation on a Friday night and were able to get in with only a 15 minute wait. We sat at the bar and the bartenders had great recommendations and quick service. It was fun watching them make the unique drinks. It's very dark so you get a black light to look at the menu which was a nice touch. It's cozy, unique, and a great experience. The door is around the left side of the building and pick up the phone to call them once inside and up the stairs. read more

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Thick As Thieves quickly became one of my favorite cocktail bars in Boise. The interior is something you just have to good and experience. It feels like you're entering the Great Gatsby and the roaring 20's. I love the true speak easy entrance with the phone call and reservation system where you literally "step into" the bar. The menu has UV light activated items and the drinks are blow your mind creative. In the video you can see a cocktail in the tea cup! My favorite drink they serve is the root beer like cocktail. Ive been several times, its a great date spot, or an awesome place to bring out of town friends to show off Boises best bars. If you're looking for a cool, calm, creative down town vibe with speciality cocktails, Thick as Thieves is the place to go! read more

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Speakeasy is actually an ironic name for these cool bars, because generally speaking, they are not easy to find. But it wouldn't be as fun, now would it? I'd been Yelping cool bars for my visit to Boise and put Thick as Thieves on my list of must see places. My first time out in the downtown area, I wandered around looking for it. Even after looking up their Yelp page, I had a bit of trouble finding it. Cryptic outside door, phone to call, hidden wall. That whole mysterious process just added to the experience. read more

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We really enjoyed having cocktails at this place. I love the art deco/Asian influence decor. They have a very interesting menu for craft cocktails. I especially loved the scotch butter drink. Service was great. We were the only customers on an off day so I would've expected it to be good. This was our first visit and I hope to come back another time later in the evening. read more

I travel a lot for work and have been to my fair share of establishments that serve unique and craft cocktails (it's a hobby of mine) & Thick As Thieves is right up there with one of my favorite speakeasy/craft cocktails establishment. From the hidden door entrance and being escorted inside, to the dark & moody vibes it was an experience. Our drinks took a little bit to make, but when you see the care and thoughtfulness that goes into each drink, waiting a few minutes longer than a normal bar is worth it. We got a Melon Collie which wasn't overly sweet and tasted like summer. We also got the Bangkok Dangerous which was my favorite ... the crushed sesame seeds on the ice cube is what brought this mango sticky rice drink together.can't wait to try more libations on the menu. The only downside is there's not much in terms of snacking food, but theirs drinks make up for it. read more

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One of my absolute favorite speakeasies ever! I love the little touch with the black light showing a secret menu, and having to dial in from the stairwell. At this point I can't entirely remember all the drinks that I've had. But I've been twice, once for each time I've gone to Boise, every single drink has been five out of five. The last time we went it also happened to be my fiancé's birthday and the dessert donut holes we got were insanely good! Both times the service was absolutely amazing with really engaging weight staff. I also really love the decor and the vibe in this place! Big fan of anywhere that has a variety of different kinds of seating, moody lighting, etc. If you're in Boise and you enjoy a good cocktail, this is a must stop! read more

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Everything from beginning to end was exceptional. You enter the speakeasy by calling on a rotary phone and behind the secret door with mirrors is the entrance. You walk into a dimly lit luxe lounge with lots of candles. We were sat on a small comfy couch and handed the menu with a small black light to see the secret drink menu items. It was a cool experience. Our server was excellent and told us if we didn't like our drink they'd make us a new drink. He was very knowledgeable and helped me decide on which drink to select. I ended up picking "Oil and canvas" and the ingredients included gin, pistachio, olive oil, almond, lemon, and egg white. I was pleasantly surprised. It was a good balance of flavors and easy to drink. I really liked this place more than the other speakeasy nearby called, Gatsby. read more

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It was ok. Came in really quick for a friends birthday , service was great ! The vibe was ok I was drunk so tbh I wasn't paying attention .

I love this place!! Amazing cocktails and service, you may never want to leave. I need to come back to Boise for sure. Can't go wrong here. read more

Super fun place. Great vibe! The drinks were on point! The service was good too! I'll be back for sure!

Swanky speakeasy experience! Fun finding this spot & getting to sit comfortably on the couch by the fireplace. They even provide you with little black light key chains that reveal hidden items on their menu! Wait can be long so good thing we had a reservation. read more

Finally ! Been wanting to try this bar out ! I love hidden speakeasy's and this one did not disappoint . I love the way you have to call on the phone to get in ! Many drink options to chose from and they look really good. I love their hidden menu and their atmosphere . Atmosphere it is very intimate and dark and it's perfect for a date night ! Would go back again !! read more

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Place doesn't serve people based off of feeling! These hipster servers are turning away business for no reason. Wild experience. Didn't serve my wife a drink due to a joke I make to her in the lobby. read more

5-star ambiance and 5-star service. We didn't try the food. My only gripe was the reservation system: when we arrived, the place was quiet, and there were still plenty of open seats when we left a little after 5:30. Because of that, it was confusing to only have reservation options like 4:30 or 7:30 with nothing in between. Overall, great vibe and staff--just wish the reservation times were more flexible. The drinks are fancy - plan to pay more than you think for the vibe. read more

I'm going to start off with coming to this venue will forever be a core memory for me. I had the most magical time and I do look forward to going back. We used the phone to get a hold of someone to open the secret door for us. I honestly didn't know what I was in store for but I was completely blown away. The setting of this joint was beautiful. From the fabrics of the bench, the candles to the furniture, it was all breath taking. My ultimate romantic spot. It's delicately lit by all these candles everywhere. You can't help but look at every spot in this joint. You don't want to miss anything pretty. Jonathan took care of us tonight. He was fantastic! He was on top of our drinks, our water glasses and everything else in between. I appreciate his light hearted attitude and was not shy to talk to us. It made our visit there pleasant! We started the night off with a charcuterie plate and couple drinks. I grabbed the Queen Pine for my first round. It was light and tropical. It was in a beautiful glass and delicately garnished with mint. The charcuterie plate was devine. The plate had a salty green olives, garlicky crackers, smoked white cheese and salami. (I think it's salami) I loved the green olives and the cheese. The cheese a cut into the perfect size bite. It wasn't overwhelming eating the cheese, olives and crackers at the same time. Our was a good snack with our drinks. Our second round was the Thieve's Root Beer Float. I can't express to you how good this root beer was! It was life changing! I will come back every weekend just for this root beer float. It's absolutely fantastic! One of the best mocktails I have ever had. I would punch someone just to have the last glass of this. If you love root beer floats then Thieve's Root Beer Float is a must try! We only spent a little over an hour here and we had the best time! The venue is 5 stars, Jonathan was 5 stars and the drinks were 5 stars! I hope you have an amazing experience as I did if you ever hit this spot up! read more

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Thick as thieves is all about the experience. The speakeasy vibe, dark mood lights, mysterious ambiance. However, I think as they have gotten more popular they have gone downhill. These drinks are ridiculously expensive. Staff has a pretentious vibe, and it's so dang dark you'll need a flashlight (other than the little black light they give you). We were about 5 minutes away from a 1 hour stay, and had not 1, but 2 staff members tell us that we needed to leave our hour was up. With our group spending over $200 total on drinks, it was clear they're just interested in getting as many people in & out as they can. I'd recommend a different cocktail spot such as Ochos or hap hap for a just as quirky, but more kind experience! read more

Loved the vibe in this place! Will come back again and again to this gem. Really fun and creative cocktail menu and don't forget your black light. read more

Ok. This was fun. Out for early Father's Day, my kids took me here. Whoa. Fun! Fun back door with phone to get in. Swanky inside, with cool bar, private seating, and they give you little black lights to see the hidden items on the drink menu. I'm not a goofy cocktail drinker, but we all ordered them to be good sports. All of us got something different. Very cool glassware and professional service. Give this place a try. Just for the fun of it. And it's really fun. read more

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Heck yea, finally a cool Speakeasy in Boise! Setting is great and drinks are superb a nice gem for social hour! read more

The concept is cute (speakeasy) & the ambiance is good, the cocktails are overly complex and sugary. The service?! HORRIBLE! Our server Angel, was rude, dismissive and argumentative. One of us asked for a cosmo, and he belittled her choice. Someone else asked for a simple rum and coke, he said "don't you like cocktails?!" He wasn't trying to be funny he was just an a$$hole. Unfortunately he ruined the experience for us and we won't go back. read more

Decided last minute to check out Thick as Theives. I was pleasantly surprised when we showed up on a Saturday night, they were able to squeeze us in. The bar is incredibly dark and we couldn't read the menus till they brought us lights. The black lights they give you are very cool as they light shows some additional items you can't see with you your cell phone light. It is pricy and they only have two food items. We only stayed for one drink. Fun spot but not a place to hang out regularly. read more

Cozy cocktail bar hidden away in downtown Boise. With a speakeasy, vibe, moody lighting, and edgy cocktails, Thick As Thieves is sure to impress. You have to make a reservation and are allotted two hours. Can't find it? Just east of Capitol, there's a parking lot with a black door on the side of one of the buildings. Head inside, pick up the phone, and a host will let you in. Their menu is interesting, not your average drinks! But even if the flavors make you nervous, don't knock it till you try it. Be sure to ask for one of their handheld lights to view the menu! read more

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As always this place does not dissappoint. Adam and his team have truly built a menu that will satisfy all. Every time I have been there the staff has been amazing. They all the menu to great detail and can offer additional options in the event you are craving something unique. When you arrive you "make the call". When they come and get you, you walk into a beautiful dark area that is perfectly decorated. Once your eyes adjust, the bar to your right is stocked with the best of the best libations. Once you get the menu, make sure you get the special light. You won't be disappointed. I have been many times and always find something new. That alone will have me returning. Of all the "speakeasies" in downtown, I would rank this one the best personally. read more

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Our waitress was phenomenal and the drinks came out fast! Super fun, great ambiance, nice music, not too loud so you couldn't hear your date or friends. Our cocktails were creative and unique. Easy check in process - can reserve online ahead of time. Highly suggest if you're in the Boise area! read more

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I've been thick thieves with my daughter, my aunt, and my brother. We are all scoundrels, some would even say we are scum, but we like it like that. After making reservations, we dial in our 'code' and tell Big Mick, that we're here. We're not going to tell you all of you all how we get in other than saying we get in if you know what I mean. We typically get our usual spot by the window so we can keep an eye on the OG Tick-Tock, or Big Tuna, sometimes, Ice Pick Willie will show up with several showgirls on each side. You gotta be careful of the Nose. Jackie Nose is one tough customer and if he wants to sit in his booth, and your Sitzfleisch is there, you better get up and go to the bar. Kidding aside, you won't see too many gangsters but the people-watching is 100/10. We've seen some very interesting characters stroll through Thick at all hours. We've seen Zoot Suits, Glen Miller wannabes, Slappers, and more. The drinks! My favorite is the "Hello Operator" The Pastry War is not bad either. I've had Amigos too. We're good friends. The Hanky Panky and I did not get along. C'est la Vie. Believe me, it wasn't for the lack of effort on my part. The Martini is ok. I would strongly suggest picking out something else unless you're really afraid to make a move. The service is impeccable and the decor is outstanding. I love coming here and can't wait to go back with Joe Bananas and Cadillac Frank next time read more

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Fantastic staff!! I felt so welcomed in this hidden space. The cocktails are taking me to another planet, especially the old-fashioned - wow! I thought I had a good old-fashioned in New York, but Boise did it better! read more

I love a good speakeasy and when I mentioned that to a friend during my stay in Boise she insisted that we go there. The place is very dim-lit and quaint and was very busy the night I was there. Tables are nestled somewhat close together. The fireplace added an extra bit of light and ambiance. The drinks were phenomenal. My go to at most speakeasy's is a Bee's Knees. It did not disappoint! I need to plan another visit to Boise just so I can return to Thick as Thieves! read more

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Cute spot! But be warned--if you're getting up in age, it's quite dark inside so it might be a little tough to read the drink menu!! Haha--I know that goes along with the ambience, so I can't dock them too much. I loved the vibe, and I thought it was super cute that they give small little black light flashlights to read the menu and see the extra "secret" drinks. read more

Visited for our first speakeasy experience. Very cool entrance that is hidden from plain view once you enter from the side lot. It is dark and intimate setting with others seated nearby. The drinks were nicely presented and STRONG. The service was awesome. The server was very attentive and open to questions. The hidden menu items via blacklight was a neat touch. read more

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I've been here 20+ times so I'm pretty well-versed with their menu, staff & offerings. For starters, aim to make a reservation online. They do fill up quickly, especially during holidays. If you try making a same day reservation on a weekend, it's normal to only see 11 pm availability pretty early on, so plan accordingly. For drinks, their menu changes often which can be a bummer. Currently, their best items are off the menu with the latest change that happened 3-4 weeks ago. If you stick with the menu (including items you can see with a black light) they're all pretty good for Boise. Keep in mind, if you talk with the bartenders or let them make you something the way they want to, please clarify over and over if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. We've been at the bar, said we can't have dairy, and then they'd make us a drink with cows milk in it & not tell us until after we consumed it...where we proceeded to get sick hours later. Same thing happened last night when a girl was vegetarian but was given a duck fat drink. She literally teared up at the table next to us & they never took it off her bill. Lately, service hasn't been as great but that may be due to the holidays. Drinks that are meant to have palm fronds don't have them, one time bergamot bitters was missing from our drink, etc. It's all things you might not notice unless you've had the items before, but again, worth mentioning. It's still my go-to drink spot in town. That said, after getting sick here & them changing the menu so frequently, and the hit or miss service, I can't say they're the best, but they're still 100% worth visiting at least once. read more

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This place was amazing! If you want a fun staff, great atmosphere and amazing cocktails be sure to check out Thick as Thieves. We stopped in after a Sunday hockey game and we were not disappointed. Definitely worth adding this as a must stop in Boise! read more

You guys! If you haven't made it to Thick as Thieves yet, drop everything you're doing and make a reservation right now! From the moment I reached the top of the stairs and grabbed the phone, I felt like I was doing something naughty. They check your reservation and then come out to grab you. There's a door and an elevator expectantly waiting, but that's not where you're going!!!! As they usher you through the secret passage way, you're greeted by a 20's vibe art Nouveau style bar that is low lit with swanky heavy curtains all around the seating area, a fireplace, and a muted winter color palate lending to the boujee, cozy atmosphere. When they seat you, they hand you a menu with little black lights which reveal secret menu items. We arrived for happy hour, but the rest of the menu was so enticing we didn't choose anything on the happy hour menu. You absolutely get what you pay for, and let me tell you, these bartenders are craftsmen! We started with the "Poppy don't Peach" like a bourbon peach pie - hubby liked this one so much he ordered two. I had the Sailors Knott, which is kind of an old fashioned with rum, and the essence of toasted coconut. You had me at toasted coconut. Next I had a Vodka drink with passion fruit - my absolute favorite food! This one was really special! The passion fruit must have been in to foam on top because I got its essence every time I went to drink past the foam and it was delightful! Lastly, we asked the bartender for a recommendation, Bourbon for hubby and Gin for me (don't knock it til you've had GOOD gin - the general consensus here is that people who don't like gin, love their gin drinks, so I encourage you to be adventurous). Per the bartender - craftswoman's suggestion, hubby got the Night Cap a very boozy selection that had him getting tipsy by the end of the second one! Must've been good! Haha For me she recommended her favorite with gin - the oil and canvas, what a spectacular work of art! With every sip I was more intrigued! Olive oil emulsion in a drink?! Who knew?! The essence and slight sweetness lended to the complexity of flavors dancing on my tongue! One more please! DO NOT - I repeat, DO NOT skip this one! It is absolutely stunning! This was honestly THE BEST date night we've ever had - albeit it was the most we've ever spent on drinks, but again, you get what you pay for and the service and romantic, swanky ambiance is worth it alone, then factor in the drinks...they even offer mocktails and I have every confidence that if you didn't find something to your liking, the bar craftsmen at Thick as Thieves would be able to craft something to your taste. I'm only disappointed I didn't get a pic of the bathrooms - weird right? Well, it's all about the details, little vintage tea tins filled with mints and such. No detail was forgotten at this establishment! We will absolutely be back, and request a little more private booth to really capitalize on our time together! Thank you Thick as aThieves for an incredible experience! read more

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Thick as Thieves is a really great experience. From the moment you dial the phone to the moment you exit out the back, there is a bit of surprise and fantasy. The ambiance is very nice, very dark. Not sure if there is a dress code, but I wouldn't feel comfortable in shorts. The service is incredibly friendly and will make you feel special. You never feel like just another customer, even when it is your first time. The drinks are well crafted, yes definitely crafted. We found many interesting ones on the menu, and the bartenders are quite capable of crafting something to your liking. This is definitely a place that I would take a date, a business colleague, or a CEO. Note, do expect to pay $20/drink, with tip. read more

I have only been to one other speakeasy. This place was pretty fun for a first timer. The entry felt like you were actually in the prohibition era! Once inside, the lighting was pretty dim and music was pretty loud so it was hard to have an actual conversation without shouting. Drinks were rad, menu was unique, service was spot on... the only reason for not 5 star is the prices were incredibly high and it's just not a cozy place to chill... it's geared more for the college party scene. read more

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Service was a bit slow, but the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was definitely in a different vibe from the time you arrived to their hidden menu. It's worth getting a reservation and trying for a low key well made cocktail on Boise. read more

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Love love love! Staff is so knowledgeable and so helpful. Not a gin drinker but they may have turned me apparently when I have it "right" gin is delicious. Love and totally recommend! ****you have to use a rotary phone to enter, if you do not know how to use on (like the girl in front of me) read up on it. read more

Great speakeasy -- private/hidden entry, dark-ish interior, excellent design and decor, great cocktails, and friendly, knowledgeable server. However, for the price of the drinks ($16-$20), the huge ice cube taking up approximately 75% of the volume of the glass was a disappointment. read more