Thyme used to be a fun, charming spot that I genuinely enjoyed visiting and bringing out-of-town friends to. I was warmly greeted by the gentleman at the door (5 service there), which set a great first impression. However, as soon as I walked downstairs, it felt like the space had lost its speakeasy vibe. I was seated right near the stairs and could feel cold air from outside every time the door opened, which made the experience uncomfortable. I was also surprised to see how much the cocktail menu had been reduced. When I asked about it, the response was that "the place changed a lot." That's fair -- places evolve -- but instead of highlighting the improvements or new strengths, the explanation focused negatively on what the bar used to be. As someone who really enjoyed the former version, that wasn't reassuring. Unfortunately, the drinks themselves didn't make up for it. One of the two cocktails was simply not good. No one came back to check on the drinks, and when I asked for the check after about 20 minutes, there was no acknowledgment that I had barely touched mine or any inquiry about my experience. Overall, a place I once enjoyed and recommended now feels more like a standard dive bar where " Mixologist " were replaced by bartender and were fun cool looking and tasty drinks were replaced by " less complex cocktail ", lacking the warmth and attention to detail that once made it special. read more

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My expectations were high for my first NYC speakeasy. TLDR version - disappointing and not planning to return. Easy to find if you know what you're looking for, if you arrive right at 5pm on a cold weeknight in the winter, you'll easily find a table or seat at the bar. Very cute space, cozy like everyone says, but nothing mind blowing. Music is moderately loud. The menu in early February still included their winter holiday cocktails. I was more interested in the apple sage house-made fermented soda, and it was pretty good-large glass, flavorful and not too sweet. My friend enjoyed her pomegranate version. The space started to fill up at around 5:30. Service was polite when you could get it, but generally very inattentive, even before it got busy. It honestly didn't feel too different from anu other very nice NYC bar, in terms of menu selection, prices, ambiance and service. Maybe that's standard for NYC speakeasies, but the places I frequented in other cities were more fun and felt more worth the price. I'll still give another NYC spot a try, but not coming back to Thyme. read more

This place has been on my must hit list for a while, as I'd always heard they had very daring and creative cocktails. Maybe a little too much for my palette, because when we arrived nothing immediately spoke to me in the menu. It could be what they were serving up at this particular time. The flavors of our drinks were very... robust. Also for being an artisanal cocktail destination, they weren't able to do much for my boyfriend who doesn't drink. This can be hot or miss when we go out, but in my experience bartenders at these types of places are usually happy to accommodate. Very dark and intimate space, which was nice. The music was quite loud for a small space which was a slight drawback to an intimate spot. read more

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Uneventful experience at Thyme Bar. Came for happy hour and we thought the drinks were just ok. Maybe we had higher expectations from what we've heard about the unique cocktails here, but it just seemed quite standard for upscale bars. As for food, we just snacked on the pickle platter and chips with caviar. Both good but also hard to be bad. The place is small and can feel cramped if you're here with a group. read more

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Waste of time. No pun intended. Cute but not worth the hype or wait. And the bubbles drink was not bubbly. Definitely too sweet. Zero service. Bartender was too cool for school. Will not be back. read more

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It is a hidden speakeasy bar with a dark, cozy vibe. You're taken downstairs to a small space with a few tables and bar stools around the bar. I think their menu changes often, which is nice. I ordered a drink without mentioning how sweet I wanted it, so I was a bit nervous but as soon as I took a sip, I said "perfectoo." It was so well-balanced and just right for me. We ordered a second round, and you could really tell they put a lot of love and thought into the drinks and the little details. The bartender was really friendly and even shared some stories behind the drink names. It was a unique and lovely experience. read more

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Thyme Bar has been on my list for a while so we finally stopped in for an after dinner drink around 7:30ish. There were no tables available without a reservation but room at the bar so we got comfortable. I found the atmosphere a bit off from what I was expecting. It's small and not as posh as it looks in pictures. The staff is friendly enough and it appeared they have regulars as they paid more attention to them than anyone else. The cocktail/food menu is eclectic and people next to us had something fried which was all I could smell until they were finished. I'd give it a second try if I was in the area. Perhaps I just wasn't in the mood. read more

Beautiful Speakeasy! One of my top favorites in NYC! To start, the ambiance is beyond gorgeous, romantic and sexy. It's a hidden gem that I found walking in the area. You'll be led downstairs in a small area that takes you to the bar. The space is nice, not too loud and others enjoying the one of a kind vibe! I've visited twice within the past few weeks and the bartender staff are incredible, good with recommendations and great at what they do! Cocktails are pricey but it's to be expected with the amount of time and creativity put into each crafted cocktail. The music is right, fitting the scene of the gem in the basement and the culture and vibe. read more

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Came in here for a nightcap - it's been on my list for quite some time as their drinks look so fancy! The service was great - our server was very witty and friendly. We got there too late to eat but had a few drinks -- it was pricey! But worth it for the experience. My favorite was the Agrabah which is the magic genie vessel and was a very good rum cocktail. The salt burn was great as well! read more

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My friend and I had been wanting to come here for about 3 years now to try and do one of the tasting experiences. Our schedules finally lined up and we made our way to Thyme Bar on a weeknight. I believe the tasting menu themes changed and this time it was movie themed. I'd note, this is a small venue at the bottom of Chanson and it's a cozy space. It's perfect for a small, intimate group, but would err on the side of caution for parties of more than 4-5 people. I won't go into too much detail about the tasting experience as I personally think it will take away from it, but I and my friend personally thought it was worth every cent. The service was top notch - my glass never ran dry, they assisted with taking photos, and timed the presentation of each course perfectly. By dessert I felt that I had eaten more than enough food for the evening. Give yourself about 2 hours to truly enjoy every course. We had a fantastic waiter who went through what was in every course in great detail. So if you're reading this and if you're wondering if you should go, this is your sign. read more

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I had Thyme Bar bookmarked since it was a rec from another bartender. My friend and I got there early so no issues with getting a table at the small speakeasy. The drinks were just okay in my opinion. I got the Guilty Pleasure as last resort bc the ones I wanted were crossed off the menu or crafted to serve 4-6 people. The Guilty Pleasure tasted like an extremely boozy and herbally White Russian. Not my favorite. I do appreciate the bartender who's super passionate in mixology. He's great and fun to watch from our table. read more

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I had high expectations for Thyme but my experience fell flat. Thyme Bar is located below the Chanson coffee shop. There is no elevator and the staircase is required to enter. The host tonight was doing the work of 3 people - he was the host, clearing plates and also pouring water. Because of this, we waited a bit to get seated. The host has to go up and down the stairs to seat everyone, in addition to the other activities he was doing. We had a reservation which I recommend because the space is pretty tiny. There is one bathroom available. We sat at the bar, and were served promptly. The most disappointing aspects of this experience were the menu choices. The food options are very limiting, especially if you're a vegetarian. There was mostly seafood based food. We shared house tots and the sunchoke- the only two veggie options available. They were pretty good. The sunchoke had cherry on it which was overpowering. 3 seasonal desserts - we had the chocolate mousse with cherries. The mousse part was ok but overpowered by the tart cherries again. The menu currently online does not match what is being offered in person. I had a drink similar to a White Russian. It was ok but didn't stand out. Overall, I thought the food and drink options were lackluster here. I didn't feel excited by the menu. The graphic design of the menu is busy and kind of distracting to look at. The food section is located in the middle of the menu and that was a bit confusing. Service was good though and the bartenders were happy to offer recommendations. I would consider coming back if the menu was better, but since they don't update the website, it would be hard to know. read more

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Super cool vibe of a craft cocktail bar. Very eclectic menu made by their bartenders. Menu does change with a couple of signature staples. If you're looking for different and interesting drinks, such as fermented boozey sodas, certainly a place to check out. We had 4 different drinks and they just weren't for us. Service though was fantastic and the bartender answered all our questions. read more

Great vibe and good service! But the cocktails were so-so. - Agrabah: 9/10 (loved the magic lamp-esque presentation and the cocktail tasted balanced and good.) - Love & duality: 5/10 (way too woody four our taste.) read more

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Cozy spot that is always has the best drinks. The presentation of each drink is also very unique. Make sure to reserve before you go though, since this place is hard to get in to read more

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Great drink. Nice place for a date night. Small but intimate. You don't have to shout over the music. Service was great. read more

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While I was waiting to get into Thyme, I spent some time at Over Thyme, and honestly that became the vibe of the night! Satyam was an incredible host and bartender! He guided me to some of the best mocktails and nonalcoholic wine I've had in a long time. The atmosphere was super comforting, with cozy couches, soft lighting & thoughtful design details that made it feel like stepping into a beautiful home. It felt like a true escape from the noise and rush of the city & created the perfect setting to unwind and have meaningful conversations in a high-vibration space. 10/10 highly recommend, it's now easily one of my favorite spots in the city read more

So Thyme Bar used to be good. This bar was fun and delicious and had this whimsical attitude that made me not mind the price point. NOT ANYMORE. I don't know if there's new management or bartenders, but the thymes, they are a-changing. We ordered the red flag, a play on a Negroni that comes with a premature spurt of white foam that you never get to taste because it's buried in the glass and covered with some abhorrent fruit skin shavings. The That Tracks tasted like they took a Black Russian that had been sitting in the sun and tried to cover the taste with club soda. I would have been happier with a tequila soda Yelp wants me to say what could be improved... maybe bring back the other bartenders/management. I think this picture of my dog perfectly sums up my enthusiasm for this place. read more

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Absolutely love this place! Great speakeasy with very unique, instagram-worthy cocktails. Follow the carpet to enter inside. Came as a party of 2 with no reservation on a Wednesday summer night around 8pm and were able to get seated right away. If you want to do the tasting menu (two cocktails and some combo of savory items and dessert), you have to book at least one day in advance on resy. They don't let you do it as a walk-in (though everything on the tasting menu you can still order a la carte). For drinks, my favorite cocktail of the night was definitely the mojito - a tasty watermelon mint drink that hangs from the ceiling (see photos). They were out of at least two different drinks that night, including the Manhattan, which my friend really wanted so was a little disappointing. For food, we got the oysters and sushi. The oysters were very good and I loved the mignonette it came with. I didn't love the sushi, which was some unique play on sushi with crispy rice and fruit. I didn't even taste the fish. 10/10 recommend. read more

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A speakeasy hiding on the basement, it's pretty dark and cozy. The seating is a bit strange if you have a larger group. The service was a bit odd, maybe our waiter was too much in the character. There are some interesting options for drinks. We are a party of three all got different drinks, so I tried three, personally I didn't like any of them. The drinks looks very fun, with fun decor and dry ice. But they don't actually taste good and the portion is a bit small for the price tag. read more

The inside was beautiful, relaxing, and elegant. Reservation is only for their Tasting Menu, otherwise, you can do walk-in. We made reservation for the tasting menu. Be aware that you have to prepay for that. Thyme Bar Tasting Menu consists of 5 courses; La Perle (Amuse-bouche), 2 Cocktails of your choice, 1 Savory course Item, and 1 Dessert. The amuse-bouche was really pretty! A shot of cocktail in a oyster-shell-shaped-cup. Their coctails all sounded very interesting and innovative. Agrabah, came in a magic lamp! SOOOO cool!!! It was quite magical with white smoke-ish streaming out of the lamp. All the other cocktails of our first choice was as wonderful, beautiful, and tasty as the Agrabah. Abstract Mandarin, the Cloud 9, and the White Lady. For food, we ordered Charcuterie, Truffle Fries, Sliders, and Crispy Chicken. They were all really good. For a place that is focused on cocktails so much, I honestly didn't expect the food to be great. But, everything was really good! For second cocktail, Les Bains Douches, which was adorable and so fun to drink! Others were also pretty and interesting cocktails. The Noir, Dell-Iris, and Coconino Rain. The Coconino Rain came with a long vine and hung from the ceiling! Everyone in the Tyme Bar was amazed, intrigued, and curious. A couple of them even came over and asked if they could take a picture! We loved every single one of them. So tasty! For dessert, we got Crème Brûlée, and Churros. Thier Crème Brûlée was made with Ube, Coconut Mousse, and Pandan Tuile. It was really tasty! Churros with warm, melted chocolate was so good! We had a massive fun time here at the Thyme Bar. All the cocktails were quite amazing, all carefully crafted, high quality, and super tasty. The food and desserts were great too, we enjoyed every bite. The service was friendly and efficient. We were well taken care of by our server. I am so glad we had the opportunity to try their Tasting Menu at the Thyme Bar. I would definitely recommend this experience for a special occasion. read more

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I had high expectations but was a little underwhelmed. The food and drink menu on the website was very different from the menu that was being served. One member of my party is vegetarian so we were limited a bit with food options. The tots were great. The cocktails were good but a bit overpriced for what it is. read more

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This review is for the tasting menu. I will say, the food did not stand out (though, not bad, pretty standard) - it's 100% about the cocktails. This was a fun experience and I think the tasting menu is worthwhile if you're celebrating something special. The bar is very small and walk in only, but tasting menu guarantees a reservation. I've never seen these type of cocktails on a menu and the presentation is amazing and inventive. Speakeasy is underground of the Chanson bakery. You won't see a sign, just a mat outside that says "Thyme Bar". Casual, trendy, and moody ambiance - some people were dressed very casually and some dressed to the nines. Surprisingly there wasn't a line at all when we went and we didn't feel rushed. There's a handful of bar seating, maybe 3-4 two top tables, and maybe a 4 top table. Not good for groups. The tasting menu, you get 2 drinks EACH of your choice (so 4 drinks for 2 people), plus one food item, plus one dessert per person, and one amuse bouche. You can also order a la carte. For drinks we got: -Abstract Mandarin: fruity but not too sweet. Recommend. -White Lady: I couldn't taste any raspberry, wasn't as fruity as I thought it would be. Mostly just boozy, but I still enjoyed. -Dell Iris: I didn't drink, but the person enjoyed. -Noir: I didn't drink, but the person enjoyed. read more

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If you're into trying cocktails from a mixologist, this is the place to go! They have unique cocktails with some real creative decor. Try it out. Totally worth the time and money and perfect for an intimate date night. read more

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We didn't make a reservation and walked in on a Saturday night. We ended up waiting 2 hours for a table but walked around the neighborhood and had some dinner beforehand. If you like cocktails, this is the place for you. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the bartenders make cocktails. Each cocktail is sooo unique and cool. We also opted for the charcuterie board which was a great snack. I wish I could go back and try every drink on the menu. read more

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TLDR: Thyme Bar is worth the stop if you love intricate and tasty cocktails. Provided you can get in! If you opt for the reservation with the tasting menu, that's the most surefire way to visit. The drink with the dragon pot is awesome. I've only been once but boy was it good. It's small and the speakeasy feel underneath the bakery is pretty cool. The drinks are well thought out, quite intentional in flavors and presentation. Every subsequent visit it's been too full or the wait has been too long but till this day - one of those cocktail lounges I think about often. read more

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We just found our favorite speakeasy bar in the city!! Bookmarked this for years and finally got a chance to try! We arrived before 6, didn't read this was a speakeasy, but kinda remember as soon as we saw Patisserie Chanson, Came back right after 6pm, entered from Patisserie Chanson while the whole bakery was dark. Bar is located in the basement. Modern and Romantic decor. Couldn't make up our mind choosing cocktails after looking up all the pretty cocktails online, but most Google pictures were not new. Our server was extremely friendly and nice, recommended the first round of cocktails! I asked for mocktail option, and they said they were able to make all cocktails on the menu as mocktails! This is a good spot when you can take anyone out even when they can't drink alcoholic drinks! Their cocktails tasted on point! Their mocktails were not like those bars just doing a careless job because people are ordering mocktails only. After we found out the pictures on Google were old, the bar tender came over asking what we were looking for, i asked for aesthetic, not so sweet, not so sour. He ended up making me an extremely tasty mocktail that was exactly what i wanted PLUS, something i didn't ask for yet surprisingly Good! Food: decent, not wow, but we were very happy, especially this is a speakeasy bar. You barely find good cocktail bars with even OK food in the city! We will definitely go back to complete the cocktail menu this season, and try out their dessert! read more

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This place has great vibes. The drinks are on point. The food is pretty good. The service leaves something to be desired. It felt like they wanted us to get out the entire time we were there. The prie fix menu was ok. Not sure it was worth it, especially considering the service. read more

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Thyme Bar is one of the most interesting bars I've ever been to. I was recommended this bar from Instagram and I'm glad I was. It's a nice cozy spot downstairs from the main street. When I made it in I was greeted by all of the amazing bartenders, they were so friendly and welcoming. You go to a bar for the cocktails right? Well these were some of the most interesting and delicious cocktails I've had in a long time. I got a little faded because I felt like I needed to try everything , but if I had to choose 1 cocktail that REALLY took it over the top it was the Cloud 9. This drink was perfectly constructed and comes with a cloud of cotton candy infused with champagne ! Every drink was amazing, all I have to say is go to Thyme Bar and try literally everything. Thyme Bar has now made it into my top 5 favorite bars in NYC!!! read more

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My bff loves a nice cocktail, even more so when they are fancy and cute enough for Instagram. I saw this place online and thought the tasting experience would be perfect for a little birthday celebration. Reserving a spot was a bit confusing and then I realized that they allow you to book for the next 28 days(I think). I used the resy app to make my reservation. I like that they asked for any dietary restrictions or preferences and also noted that we were celebrating a birthday. The drinks were super cute and tasty. Definitely cute enough for all the pics. The little plates were tasty and small but cute for the aesthetics. For a little celebration or date night for someone who loves cute food/drinks... this is perfect. read more

The place is really small, only one table can fit like 4-6 people, and the rest are several two-person seats and bar seats. Every drink is fancy in appearance but tastes just okay to good. Feeling a little bit overpriced. And we were double-charged one drink on the bill. read more

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Great vibe with amazing music. Perfect for catching up with a friend or wrapping up a date night. Satyam made some of the best drinks I've had in this city. I originally came planning to go to Thyme Bar downstairs, but ended up staying at Over Thyme on the main floor because it had exactly the energy I was looking for to close out a Friday night. Definitely recommend. read more

Last night at Over Thyme I saw a cockroach on the wall, it flew around, landed on the ground, and then as my biggest fears came to fruition, it crawled up my leg, and went into my boot. I immediately ripped off my shoes in the bar and shook the cockroach out of my boot. Bro got me good. Great place for authentic NY experience. read more

Thyme is a must visit if you're in the flatiron/Chelsea area. I've been a few times without a reservation and was able to get seated at the bar. If you do a reservation, you'll have to do the course tasting menu, so keep that in mind! All the drinks are served in unique ways and are pretty alcohol forward (based on your spirit of choice). I've had most drinks on the menu and would say the Noir or Abstract Mandarin are my favorites. Ambiance is fantastic. It's a speakeasy, so you have to find your way downstairs to it. I love the interior and the way the bar is decorated. Service is also excellent. Alexander is an amazing bartender and all of the staff is truly welcoming and fun. Overall, I highly recommend you stop into Thyme Bar for drinks and light bites. Thought it's pricy, highly worth it for the phenomenal cocktails and ambiance. read more

This is literally the only bar that convinces me to "get a drink". They are beautifully crafted by knowledgeable, engaging mixologists in a gorgeous speakeasy. My drink was a signature with hints of cherry & bourbon perhaps served lit on fire atop a burnt birds nest. Very cool presentation. We shared an order of these yummy fries after seeing a couple next to us with them & they highly recommended them. I'm picky with my fries...these are on point. I'd love to go here solo but it's so tight and I only saw couples or friend groups. You def need a reservation. Go, enjoy!! read more

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One word to describe this place is ECLECTIC. It is pretty expensive but very classy. The drinks are....unique. The name is very representative of the flavor, very herb-esque. My date got a mock-tail that had a wood accent aura but also had a iced disco ball apart of the setup lol. The snack that came with the mock-tail was also pretty good. Now I got a beaker filled with liquor that had hints of lavender and something else. The food was just as eccentric. We got tater tots that was mushy inside, not the best flavor or texture. I was kind of disappointed after seeing the options weren't as extensive as they appeared. The most important thing to note is they have 90 min seating. I wasn't finished with my drink and the waiter had the nerve to tell my date I needed to chug it cause their reservation is here. How disgustingly rude! So I told him why dont you chug it! While the waiter was bleh, the bartender was super nice and acknowledged my issue accordingly. I more than likely wont be returning no matter how upclass it appears one bad apple did turn me off. read more

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Located inside Chanson, Thyme is a sublevel cocktail bar that's very experiential in the vein of Aviary or Salmon Guru. I made a reservation for the tasting menu, which includes two cocktails, a main dish and a dessert, and tried: + Light Opium cocktail + Coconino Rain cocktail + Thyme bar slider + Blood orange and earl grey chocolate mousse cake The cocktails were both excellent, and the sliders were surprisingly decent. The dessert was meh; I didn't even finish it. Next time I would just do a la carte, because the food isn't very substantial and the cocktails are way more interesting! read more

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Found this place in Flatiron, you walk downstairs to the bar and it has a speakeasy feel. We ordered wine but saw the bartender make a lot of fun cocktail drinks with dry ice for others. read more

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If yelp let me write emojis, please insert the emoji that has both hands in the air praising! Because that's what Thyme Bar made me do. The wait was quite the wait... 45 minutes past my expected seating time (after waiting for a whole hour) but after my experience at Thyme Bar, I think it was worth it. Insert hands in the air praising emoji to the bartender who was THE most eloquent, gentle, and passionate bartender I have ever WATCHED. I have never seen someone make drinks the way they do at Thyme. It's a show in itself that you pay money to see. Insert hands in the air praising emoji to the presentation of the drinks. It is on a whole other level that wipes out all competition. The presentation is so detailed and creative, you wouldn't think it's a drink. You'd think it's decoration. All additives with the drinks were executed perfectly. Each additive complimented the drink very well! The creme brulee was also yummy (but not the best I've ever had) The interior is quite small and dim, but SO gorgeous and fun. I'm telling you, it is a whole experience at Thyme Bar. Put your name on the waitlist and wait. It's so so SO worth it. I cannot wait to be back!! read more

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What a cool & weird bar! Like, truly, let it be known that this wildly wacky "speakeasy" is so hip and out there that it screams pretentiousness... and bless them for it! We had an absolute blast! My husband and I were lucky enough to have walked in and got a seat at the bar immediately. It's a very small place, but it is very well designed and quite comfortable. I also feel the size helps with the whole speakeasy theme. I also want to celebrate their gorgeous drinks that are strong as hell -- woof! Mmm, and their sliders are melt in your mouth delicious! read more

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