Very cool place. Excellent drinks, especially if you talk to bartender and have them make something special based what you like or tastes that you have. Ask bartender Carly to make you the "Melissa" if you like Rye Whiskey, it's the best drink I've ever had! You can't go wrong with this drink. read more

Thank you Thompson and Twain for an amazing girls night!! Carly and Anthony are incredible read more

Thompson & Twain Prospecting Co - CARLY AND ANTHONY!!! Are the best!! The most knowledgeable and personable bartenders I've met in a while. We had a such a great time!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Temecula, California

Can't believe I missed this place all the times I've gone to Temecula. The drinks were all incredible - the fancy names escape me but a twist on an old fashioned, a lychee drink and a Japanese liquor drink. The service is also wonderful. It got busy so getting the first order in was a small wait but the waitress consistently checked in on us. A++ read more

Thompson & Twain Prospecting Co - Mmmm "I'm not extremely complicated"??? - I'm so bad with names, especially with the strength of these drinks. So yummy. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Temecula, California

The drinks are amazing. The bartenders are friendly. The ambience is like you stepped back in time into the wild west so many cool things to look at while drinking. It's an amazing experience.. read more

I would do 10 stars if I could because this is the only place in Temecula I actually want to hang out. Great vibes, especially when Allie is there. Their cocktails are TOP TIER. I've been coming here since it opened and if you're reading this, you should too! read more

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I came here numerous times and always loved this place but just this past day we came at 1019 and placed our name on the waitlist. The person taking names was taking bribes to take others in front and she literally told us those words. We were willing to wait and declined. what went from a 30 min wait on Yelp went from a 1 hour and half wait as we kept seeing our name dropped on the waitlist list. Mind you the people in front of us paid the waiter to get in quicker read more

Great speakeasy, a lot bigger than most. Good drinks and good atmosphere and western theme

This is one of the coolest speakeasies in San Diego! The interior is so creative and immersive--from when you walk in, you are transported into a westworld feeling universe between the wallpaper, seating, decor, art, and buffalo on the wall. The menu is extensive and extremely creative. Every drink we had was delicious and interesting. Very well crafted and came out quick. Toxic love was one of the more unique tequila dessert-like drinks I've ever had. If you like cookies, you'll like this drink. Our waitress made great recommendations and was very personable. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Neat little place, a must do stop for a quick cocktail. Had a great burger at Crush and Brew as we left. Next time we will hit the steak house on the way out. FYI, get there when it opens and avoid the crowd or the wait time. read more

No good wish they had at least a charcuterie board, ambiance fun , service was great staff friendly, gave great recommendations on drinks , fun atmosphere, try their expresso Martini yummy read more

I cannot say enough of this place!! Omg my fiance and I highly recommend this spot not only for food, but for a rehearsal spot!! The owner, Andrea had great communication with us and truly cared to make our experience a special one!! They went above and beyond and made the process incredibly easy and smooth! The entire team was on top of it! We opted for the buffet option and it went so well :) Special shoutout to Allie who was AMAZING, she'll take great care of you and the ambiance was spectacular! Perfect for mingling vibes. What an amazing time! read more

I'd fix the business hours, we rarely go out and been excited to see this place. Walked and got in at 10:30, hours say it's closed at midnight. Was told they're at full capacity by the manager and closed, asked if people walked out, if we could go in, cause we'd wait at crush and brew and was told no. Saw a couple walk out a minute later which would fit us in, but it's obv they wanted to close early so they could get off work. 10:40 and couldn't get in cause they're at "full capacity" while people were leaving the place. Didn't even get to see the inside of it. Sad read more

Allie gave the most fun vibes!! Just wow I will definitely be back because of her. This is one of the best bars in Temecula. Thank you so much for the best time :) read more

Such a lovely speakeasy! It was decorated for Halloween which was a nice touch. The drinks were extremely good-- 3 dealer's choice & 1 Damaged & Down Bad. One was savory, two were described as "light, fruity, and refreshing". They delivered! Great experience. read more

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Wish we knew about this place sooner! Great whiskey selection and even greater staff! They're super knowledgeable and we enjoyed chatting with them. Highly recommend! read more

The vibe with all the decor is great. As a bourbon collector/drinker I found this place to have a decent variety and that was the type of bar I was looking for. It's hard to see exactly what they have on the top mid shelf so know what you're looking for. My wife and I sat at the bar and the bartender seemed to not really want to serve us. It wasn't busy at all and she was busy talking to others. Didn't seem to pay us any attention. I think her name was Karli. I did meet Justin whom was friendly and helpful. I ended paying $35 for a 2oz neat pour of Bookers 8 year and $20 for a 2oz neat pour of Old Fitzgerald. We found an extra drink on our check that we never ordered but that was corrected. As much as I like this place I don't know if I'd come back. We left disappointed. read more

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Allie served us and was an absolute gem. She is not only a talented bar tender, but an incredible conversationalist. Her playlist is incredible, and was the perfect hostess to our girls night out. This place is incredible and 10/10 would recommend it for an evening out! read more

Ok this place is a must try. These were the best drinks I've had in old town easily. The service was great. The mixologist are incredible. After you order a drink or two, the server and the mixologist have your number. Just ask them to make you something custom and they hit every time. The menu is original and you'll have a great time trying unique and tasty drinks. The music was also great, and what was even better is that it was loud enough to jam without having to yell at your folks to be heard... if you're in old town, this is a no brainer for every visit. read more

It's always a great time over here. Not only is Karly an excellent bartender, but she always makes us feel so welcome and comfortable!

If you like craft cocktails then Speakeasy's are the way to go! Each one is outfitted uniquely and this one trashes you back to the old west with a rustic feel. The mixologists are very good at the craft and will serve you up something really good! They make sure you have a good time. Service is great.. just be aware, speakeasies are not dive bars so take your time and relax so they can do it right for you! read more

This cool little speakeasy is tucked inside a restaurant and can be found behind a big red door. As you enter, you'll have to push past the vault door in order to enter the bar area. The entire experience is set in an old western kind of vibe, with cool decor touches, like wanted, posters and mismatching antique chandeliers. The drinks we had were pretty reasonably priced and well balanced, but a tad on the stronger side (I wasn't complaining at all.) our waiter was super attentive and friendly. The next time I'm back in the Temecula area, I'll definitely be paying this place another visit! read more

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Would 100% come back here. Drinks were fantastic and the vibe was so cool. The bartender? Mixologist? Was very knowledgeable and made a banging drink! My husband and I came around 5 and got seated right away. We heard you needed to either come early or call ahead. read more

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My friend and I were coming up to the area for a Yelp event and figured we should make the most of our time in Temecula so we looked up some speakeasies in the area hoping we'd be able to get in! Most of them were pretty booked out but figured we could drop our names on a waitlist and test our luck. Well, Santa's Electric Parade was also in town and what started out being a major detour inconvenience led to us having no wait to get into Thompson & Twain!! While everyone was at the parade, we got ourselves into this awesome little gem. We got two drinks initially, I got the Right As Rain and Flying Machine and my friend got a couple drinks from the spirit forward side of the menu. All our drinks were amazing. We then needed to head over to get our food from our Yelp event but let them know if they had space we'd love to come back for another round. Lucky for us, we were able to snag a couple seats at the bar and ordered our final round of drinks. I ended up getting the Cryptic Stranger and honestly the drinks here are so strong I only drank about half of this one and my friend finished the other half along with his drink. Thank you Thompson & Twain for this amazing night out, we cannot wait to come back again when we're in the area! We're already recommending this place to all our friends! read more

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Such a fun little speakeasy! Located in the back of Crush and Brew behind a hidden door (of course), you'll find a cute Southwestern-themed space. We arrived at 5pm, right when they opened, to get a table for four. There were three menus available - happy hour (which consisted of basic cocktails like a mule or and old fashioned for $10), speciality cocktails (about 12 or so options for $16), and a holiday drink menu (probably another 8-10 options for about $16). We all tried a different cocktail for our first round, but everyone loved the espresso martini so much we each got one for the second round. Sheilahn was our server and she was awesome! So friendly and helped us choose our drinks. It did get busy pretty soon after we arrived so I recommend going early if you want a shorter wait. read more

Karlee and Jonny were an amazing duo. I came in for a break from wine country and I was told to go to Thompson and Twain for a good drink and laughs. These two did gave me exactly that! The service and ambience in this place was amazing!! The staff is SO knowledgeable. I love the western theme in this place. Will definitely be coming back for more laughs and drinks!!! read more

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Fun speakeasy. We order the Clintoris Morningwood and the Eye of the Tiger dick of a horse. I love old fashioned and the Eye of the Tiger was a refreshing take on an old fashioned. Service was friendly and fast. We got there right as they opened. I do recommend going early as they get busy and full fast. read more

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Great drinks and an amazing vibe! I have never been disappointed with any drinks I have gotten here!

TnT is one of the few places in Temecula I'm still excited to go to, the atmosphere is unique and fun, the staff (ESPECIALLY Allie, so sweet and so talented) are wonderful, and the drinks are delicious and creative! Never had a cocktail I wasn't a fan of here, and the rotating menu keeps things interesting! Highly recommend to anyone visiting, or any locals looking for a new nightlife sanctuary. Cheers! read more

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I have had very poor service the few times I have gone. The last visit was the worst. I walked over and put my name down for a table for 2 and was told that it would be about 45 minutes to be seated. That was close to their closing time, but my girlfriend and I just went to the restaurant to have some food while waiting. After waiting about 40 minutes and clarifying that they would be closing soon, I walked over to see if I could talk to the hostess and waited almost 10 minutes. When I was approached and told that they were now closed, I just suggested that maybe they should be open and tell prospective customers that if the wait time was going to be close to closing time, then maybe they should just be honest with the people and let them know that they may not be able to seat them. I got attitude and then was approached by a male employee asking if there was an issue, I said "yes" and maybe we could talk out of the area we were in. As we walked out of the hallway, the guy just turned and walked into the Crush & Brew bar area. This is the poorest service I have ever experienced at a Speak Easy and I have been to many across the country now. I don't even know if I would go to have food at Crush & Brew any more. read more

A few weeks ago, my wife and I stumbled into Thompson & Twain after some locals recommended it to us--and wow, what a find. We had an unforgettable experience thanks to Karli, the bartender, who introduced us to some of the most original and flat-out delicious cocktails I've had anywhere. Each drink had its own personality--balanced, bold, and totally unexpected. You can tell this place puts real thought into their menu. Yes, there was a bit of a wait to get in, but the team handled it like pros. They gave us 10% off at Crush Brewery while we waited (which is the bar that cleverly hides the entrance to the speakeasy), and that small gesture showed the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back. And come back we did. The vibe inside Thompson & Twain is just cool as hell. Moody, intimate, with a perfect mix of mystery and comfort. We ended up closing the place out that night, then came back a few weeks later with our wedding group because we couldn't stop talking about it. If you're in Temecula and you're into expertly made cocktails, a killer atmosphere, and a place that genuinely cares about your experience--Thompson & Twain is a must. read more

Love the olden times vibes of this speakeasy. It is a bit difficult to find, so keep a good eye out! They are one of the biggest speakeasies I have been to with lots of seating so I feel like you could definitely gather a group. Service was friendly but a bit slow because it was starting to get busy around 5p on a Saturday night. Cocktails were tasty, not as strong as Apparition though. read more

I'm not sure if we lucked out but stopped by here on Friday evening with 2 of us and got in right away with no RSVP. So if you're discouraged by reviews of people waiting a while, doesn't hurt to try! This is located through the red door area inside Crush & Brews in Old Town. It's western/old town themed with some cool decor. There's both tables and limited booth seating and seats at the bar. Highly recommend this speak easy! Amazing cocktails and chill vibe. read more

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Cute place, fun vibe, but the man working the bar tonight was so rude to me for no reason. Gave me an attitude when I walked up to the bar to ask for something. Probably because I distracted him from playing on his phone like he did all night. Never once came over to check on us. No water, no napkins, no service at all and it was pretty dead inside. This was my first time going and my last time unfortunately. read more

I've attempted to try this spot for quite some time -it was a very cool experience. The ambience was so on point-I loved it. The drinks were done perfectly along with its presentation. Service inside was great-a little slow considering it was not very busy but bartender's really put effort with preparation. Just a note-I put my name-number down on two occasions ... not very good at calling you back-make sure to check on that reservation or it will get lost!! read more

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Waste of time. Had a friend visiting so we thought it would be fun to take her. We put our names in at 7:00, we were told the wait was 90 minutes, we would get a text when our table was ready. Checked in after 2 hours, told we were "next in line". Finally got a text at 10:15 saying we were taken off the waitlist. Glad we went home and weren't still waiting... read more

I was genuinely shocked by the pretentiousness and condescension exhibited. Having traveled extensively, I have never encountered such a dismissive and ignorant environment, especially in a place like Temecula, California. Upon arrival, we were informed of a three-hour wait, only to be texted 24 minutes later. When seated, the staff claimed we had only reserved for two, despite our party of four, and accused us of "sneaking in" due to their own error. The bartender's hostility was unwarranted and unprofessional. The drinks were subpar; the "Münchensen on Prime" tasted like burnt rubber, and requesting a simple Old Fashioned was met with resistance because it wasn't on the menu. Four drinks cost $70, which is exorbitant given the quality. To top it off, the hostess informed us, "Last call is at 11:30, and we kick people out by 12/12:15," a statement that felt more like a threat than a courtesy. The attempt at exclusivity falls flat, resulting in an unwelcoming atmosphere that I would not recommend to anyone. One of the worst experience I've ever dealt with read more

Came to Temecula for our anniversary and added this speakeasy to our agenda. Really looking forward to coming to this speakeasy after our dinner. Really disappointed and shocked when we showed up an hour before closing and they were closed. A woman employee came to let us know that they closed early because they where slow and didn't want to stay open and then proceeded to shut the door in my face mid sentence. Very rude. We are both service industry workers. Very disappointed in the encounter. read more

A little slow on service but very nice people here! Loved the decor and cocktail was delicious read more

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As we continued Shelly's birthday celebration, we stopped into Twain & Thompson for drinks. We didn't have a reservation, but the good person at the front desk got us in with seats at the bar. Ordered a bartender speciality, Penicillin. Yum!!! Bottom line, make a reservation. But fun time had by all and will definitely return. read more

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Cool spot and good drinks but lacks a true speak easy feel. The entrance and decor are speak easy like but it is wide open inside and can be rather loud. Maybe the amount of space they have doesn't allow it to provide true speak easy vibes. read more