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    Thick As Thieves

    4.5 (129 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Cantina Fizz and the thick as guru donuts
    Joyce L.

    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!

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    Brenda K.

    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.

    Billie G.

    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!

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    Timothy R.

    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.

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    Jamie W.

    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.

    Sarah D.

    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!

    Secret entrance
    Kelly S.

    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.

    Telephone to call
    Itzel B.

    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 !!

    Romantic venue
    Dani S.

    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!

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    Hard to find, but amazing once you get in. High quality cocktails you'd find in any major city. The black light menu was a nice touch

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    Excellent service and drinks. So fun. The drinks were made with such skill. I loved the atmosphere.

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    Fun place to get drinks. Prices are great. I had a lot of fun. Atmosphere was fun and I plan to go again. Thanks!!

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    Amazing atmosphere and cocktails. Must visit should you be in Boise. Solid Manhattans.

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    Love this hand drawn list of all the employees or "family"
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    A speak easy in Boise! I was intrigued! The whole experience was so fun to share with a group of…read morefriends! We stood in the alley and knocked on the door. A small window in the door opened and we had to provide a password to gain entry. (Initially our large group had to reserve 3 time slots and we would be seated separately.) I was in the first group. We were let into a small area with floor to ceiling bookcases. Of course there was a book that once pulled, opened a secret door to the bar within. The ambiance was dim lighting and groups of comfortable seating areas. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the drinks on the menu. I started with a mocktail that could be made vegan by omitting the egg white. Beautifully presented with a flower design. It was sweet and it was tart. The second drink I got was a cocktail that was smooth with a perfect amount of sweet. My friends got cocktails in their unique glasses. When our next group came through, they were led into a room. After a while, one friend came out to say hello to us. The waiter noticed that we knew each other and told my group to follow him. The room was dimly lit and was furnished with comfortable armchairs and couches. Our third group was able to join us in the room and we were able to mingle seated or standing. The different drinks that were ordered were so cool. A smoky bubble was set on top of a cone shaped glass that resembled an ice cream cone. I had a couple of friends that ordered gin drinks and they were served in a bathtub complete with rubber ducky! This was such a fun and special way to celebrate a friend's birthday! The service was superb!

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    Cauliflower "KFC"
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    View of the bank vault. Cool inside--and from view outside.
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