I was able to check out the speakeasy for their cocktail culture series ! This installment was for…read moremartinis. The bartender Alex was very informative and provided riffs on the classic cocktail. We received 4 half pours and the cost of the class is $35 which is honestly not bad ! I wished I liked the cocktails more - really only like 2/4 but this was a great way to try something new and would def recommend if you're into cocktails ! The next one is supposed to be around Valentine's Day so check out their IG or resy for details. Overall it's a beautiful space, I thought it would've been bigger based on pics but it's a great space for an intimate date or after dinner drinks.

Nice experience with Friday night cocktails before dinner elsewhere. The Yellow Jacket was tasty…read more The current martini was very strong, not for a martini novice. Wish we had done the Last Word instead. You"ll need to let your eyes adjust before you'll be able to read the menu, this place is dim.

Back again. Once again didn't disappoint…read more Secret phone booth entrance to vibes to service to cocktails were all spectacular. Im unsure why anyone would have anything negative to say. If you and friends looking for a good time, this is the spot. I highly suggest making a reservation ahead.

I feel soo mixed about this place! It's not because it's bad I just think it's not my vibe…read more 1) The hotdogs are creative and honestly delicious. They have some weird flavor combos that work. I feel like hotdogs are a NY staple so I love that they are doing their take on it. 2) The hotdogs restaurant is giving dingy hole in the wall and I think that's the ambiance they are going for. Personally not my preference. When we went they were playing loudly explicit heavy metal again that's not something I enjoy. However it was very popular especially among what looked like college kids. 3) If you want to go to the speak easy part 9/10 you need a reservation. We stopped in when there was a random torrential down so we were early for our reservation. We saw lots of people get turned away because they did not have a reservation. 4) The speak easy was super cool. You have to make a phone call in the telephone booth and then the door opens up. 5) I liked the vibe inside the cocktail lounge. The drinks were good. They aren't cheap around $25 per cocktail depending. All and all I could see this as a fun place to go when we have visitors but I don't think this will be one we will frequent often.

Really cool spot in a residential area of Northern Liberties. Great sound, very laidback. Not too…read morecrowded for the show we went to. Cash only bar with ATM on premises.

If you're looking for an event hall that delivers upon being almost exactly what you aim to make of…read moreit in Philadelphia, Then RUBA Hall might just become your salvation. But on top of that its also one of those you never really know what you're going to get kind of places until you actually set out to find out. In my experience with RUBA hall I've known it as the place for the perfect potluck (which would have been even better if more of the people who said they were going to show up with food actually did. Just saying!), a concert hall that featured 3-4 awesome acts, a place that housed the ultimate karaoke party, and a spot known for its cabarets (that I still need to make it down too!). When it comes down to it RUBA is a place that is generally open to letting its members paint a blank canvas for its events. And since it predominately likes to center itself on the performing arts that can be a very beautiful thing! Another awesome thing is how little it can cost to get such a coveted membership and throw an event. The membership rate for such a cool event hall and after hours club is $20 a year. And putting on events goes for around $300 which is practically nothing if you can pull off something fun and exciting. So when it comes down to it RUBA is solid gold!

Stopped in for the burlesque Cabernet show and it was OK. It is up on the third floor and it was…read more$50 cash to see the show. I was underwhelmed. It is in a smaller narrow bar with a small stage. The drinks were OK and there was no table service. I would say that the drinks were a little pricey as well.

Stopped in here and frankly wasn't impressed by an expensive, weak drink and kids deejaying such…read morecommonplace classiques as "American Boy" // Estelle. To be honest, I seemed to be the outlier in attendance though, as the Red Room's other patrons appeared to be having the time of their lives on the small dance floor. Good for them. I suppose I'm simply not the demographic. Despite the Red Room's energy on this Tuesday night, I did appreciate the room itself and its decor. I'd probably have been much more interested if the piano on its red-curtain-flanked stage had been put to use by, say, a jazz ensemble. The Red Room probably has different kinds of programming; if they have such a night planned in the near future, I may try again. Appreciated the door man checking IDs and vax cards, as this is a rather intimate space up, like, two flights of stairs.

O.M.C. absolutely captures the look and feel of a an old school speakeasy, even while with an open…read moredoorway facing the street. The vibe is relaxed and chill, the food is top notch, the craft cocktails are out of this world, and our Bartender / Mixologist James was the perfect host for an evening we'll never forget. What started out to be a quick drink, ended up being an entire evening lost in the best way!

A speakeasy in White Plains? I want to LOVE this place, with its inventive cocktails, velvet…read moreseating, beautiful bar. It's such a rarity here and it holds such promise. I feel like I should be wearing a black slinky dress and a fascinator, holding the arm of a gent wearing an ascot. It's fancy, but also fun here. But the MUSIC that they pipe in (I think it's Spotify, but not sure) is just wrong. During a recent visit we went from Taylor Swift to Cyndi Lauper to some other lame pop and it was just so out of place. A little jazz, or even smooth jazz, mellow pop, some R&B would make this place quite a gem. Maybe the owners will try to mix it up a bit?

We bought tickets for the listening room @ LMNO for $15 per person. The speakeasy concept of the…read morelistening room was cool. There are 3 gender-neutral bathrooms on the 1st level of the restaurant. Only two are actual bathrooms. The middle one opens into a bathroom, but there is another door inside that leads to the listening room. This is as cool as the speakeasy gets. You are not allowed to take pictures inside the listening room, the bouncers will give you a sticker to put over the camera of your phone to ensure that pictures are not taken inside. You are still allowed to use your phone but just not for pictures. The drinks options are basically the same as LMNO. I did not know why I expected a different menu. Inside, it was dark and kinda smoky (not from cigarettes and the place did not actually smell smoky, but set up this way to make it feel more like a speakeasy). The space was not that big, there were some couches and ottomans that lined the walls, and bar seating. The music was ok, we stuck around for a couple of drinks and left.

After having gone to LMNO so many times before, we finally decided to seek out the "speakeasy" and…read moresee what it's all about. I'm so glad we did because we had the best time ever! The drinks are good, the vibe is great and just enough space for dancing. I liked that it didn't get too crowded but there was a quite diverse group of people in the room at all times. We left saying we'll definitely be back.

Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

Used to be cool, best drinks and atmosphere. till they closed to the puclic and don't let anybody…read morein unless you're an event paying big money...way to ruin a nice thing. When you email them to ask anything about an event it takes like a week to get a response. Heard they got bought out recently but still can't go there so who cares.

We sat at the bar…read more Grading: B+ (for a cocktail bar) Ambiance: Classic, low light levels, comfortable. Bar looks great. Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Service: Bartenders ok, ours acted like he didn't want to be there. Crowd: Older, 25+. Drinks: Good mixed drinks. Food: Food was good. Restrooms: Clean, no divider between urinals. Parking: Parking lot, gets full quickly. Value: Ok. Experience: I enjoyed myself, loved the atmosphere, will be back.