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“Okay first off it is difficult to find as it is not indicated to be located inside the hotel. But once you find it...the speakeasy theme comes to life. The "store" with the secret door is a nice touch and leads you into a dim lit room. There is plenty of seating and a stage with a large bar. The artwork is really nice and the candles/ chandeliers add a wonderful touch of mystery. The food and drink are really good. The food is a fusion of carribean and latin flavors. There were no shows on the evening I visited but there was a deejay playing a mix of R&B, soul, funk and pop.”

“The coolest speakeasy located inside the Z hotel (lower level). You walk in through a Coca-Cola vending machine. Once you go inside the place is very nice and elegant. Great music , food and drinks. The decor is a mix of industrial and retro. If you are in the area or looking for a cool spot check them out.”

“This place was pretty interesting as we saw that it had a lot of reviews on Google as well as a big marketing push on social media platforms. Upon entering on a Thursday evening, it seemed fairly quiet as they were only six other patrons in the whole establishment. For a place that can also feel like a nightclub. It felt really deserted. I wouldn't say that the service was outstanding. It was pretty standard honestly. The cocktails were a little bit on the price of your side, which kind of threw me off because it didn't feel like a cocktail bar. It felt something more like like a lounge where where you would find people smoking hookah. Nothing wrong with the atmosphere. I just didn't know what I was getting myself into. I just had a beer while my girlfriend ordered a Mezcal Paloma, which was surprisingly really, really good. Maybe I'll give them a shot another time. But there was no wild factor here. It was pretty average.”