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Phone: +1 610-867-1100
Site: http://www.bookstorespeakeasy.com/
Opening hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:5–11PM
  • Friday:5PM–12AM
  • Saturday:5PM–12AM
  • Sunday:Closed
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Total reviews rating 4.4

199 Reviews for The Bookstore Speakeasy 2023:

Review №1

2022-07-10

I love this place! I havent been in many years, but it is still fantastic. Great cozy atmosphere, staff is fantastic (especially Sean, Max, and Linda (I think?!)!! The food was delish and the drinks were a flavor explosion with every sip! Definitely recommend, especially for an intimate date night. Weekend evenings, live jazz just makes the whole experience perfect!

Review №2

2022-03-28

This place is amazing!! Cocktails are awesome, and fun to watch be made . Food is really good, and the service is top notch! Great environment for a date nite. BONUS.... they have live music.

Review №3

2022-03-12

It’s unique, so it has that going for it! I was hoping to have live music like the site says, but was told it doesn’t start until 8. I wish the site would’ve specified that, because I would’ve made reservations for after 8.The reservation system is wonky. I picked a time and was told via text that it was not confirmed and if I wanted to be put on a waitlist… ok, sure. 1am the day I wanted to visit, I get a text message confirming. Ok…The food was delicious and the drink was strong! However - the portions were *small* and the price was *high*. We were also served with PLASTIC utensils. I’m not sure if this is a post-pandemic thing, but I spent $90+ on 2 people… I feel like I shouldn’t have had a plastic knife & fork??I’d come again for drinks only & music (since I haven’t experienced that)

Review №4

2022-03-06

Amazing low-key bar. Feels like your in the prohibition Era. Very Deseret. Live jazz. Great drinks. I recommend the coconut shrimp. Warning it can be a little spicy. Highly recommend this place. 👌

Review №5

2021-09-12

It is a unique experience. Really interesting (and expensive) cocktails. Amazing bartenders doing weird things like burning stuff and getting the smokey essence on your glass before making your drink, or maybe burning some of the alcohol off your Absinthe. Like stepping back in time. Often live jazz.

Review №6

2022-04-03

So disappointed. My husband and I used to love it here. It had been a few years and we spent a special night out there last night. The menu is easily cut in half and only small plates. We loved to go there for dishes that weren’t offered in other restaurants and the small plate menu is not inventive- truffle fries, coconut shrimp, cheese board… all just okay. Nothing amazing. The drink menu used to be pages long and is now very small. When asking for something off menu, we were told they do not like to deviate from the menu. Meanwhile, there was a full bar behind us.We ended up going to another restaurant after our reservation for the other half of our dinner. Such a bummer because we had high expectations from past experiences.Oh, and they now use plastic silverware. $75 for 3 small plates and two cocktails (which took 20 minutes to be made)… and plastic silverware.On the hunt for a new favorite place in Bethlehem.

Review №7

2022-05-07

Very cool speakeasy concept brought to life. Limited hours. Definitely make a reservation. Beautifully done theme and decor. Dim lighting and the “secret” entrance do the old time speakeasy vibe justice. The cocktails are creative, abundant, and so delicious - but strong - be careful! Our very personable server had a special one made for me with some liquors that I like. Some staff dress in period outfits. It’s a tiny place and the live music is very loud, so don’t expect to be able to hold much of a conversation while it’s playing. We’ve been here several times and make a point to whenever we’re in Bethlehem. You should too!

Review №8

2022-05-28

My husband and I have been to the bookstore speakeasy several times in the past 6 months. We returned after our first time for the music and cocktails. The food is good, but it is small plates and they give you plastic ware while still charging entree prices. Once you sit, this place can be great, but there are a few things to be aware of. If you have reservations, expect to wait when you arrive. We’ve never been seated immediately. During our last visit, we arrived on time for our reservations. There was no host in sight for about 10 minutes even after ringing the bell. Other guests with later reservations began arriving. Once the host did come out and checked people in, he kept telling other guests and us that it would be a few moments. A half our after our reservation, he seats a couple who had a later reservation. When I spoke up about it, he said he was trying not to mess anything up. He then comes out and tells us that we don’t have a table and asks if we would like to sit at the bar. When we agreed to it, I turned the corner and saw 5-6 EMPTY tables and then all of the later reservations get seated around us. I have no issue sitting at the bar, but we had reservations and there were tables available so I’m wondering what criteria you must meet to be seated. The only saving grace here was the bartenders. There were kind and understanding, and the drinks are truly fabulous. While the manager listened and apologized/made excuses, the damage had been done. I do appreciate her listening. My suggestions to management is to check on your hosts, move people along if they stay too long and offer bar seating immediately if you’re running behind. Some of us like that sit at a bar anyway, and would prefer not to wait when they have a reservation. We will be back, but probably only for pop in drinks since reservations seem to get you nowhere.

Review №9

2021-12-05

Such a great experience! The atmosphere with the decor and the live jazz band is so fun! The food and drinks were excellent and incredibly fresh. Our waiter was incredibly busy, but still so attentive. He took the time to explain everything on the menu and make recommendations. Would absolutely go back!

Review №10

2022-05-15

This place is awesome. Great ambiance. Delicious food. Fun drinks. Our server Mary was fantastic. She gave us great recommendations and was very attentive and personable. We will definitely be back.