The Bookstore Speakeasy

Step back in time at The Bookstore Speakeasy: a 1920's style speakeasy. Featuring prohibition-era cocktails, craft beers, and beautifully crafted American cuisine. Live 20's and 30's jazz music is performed on several nights throughout the week in our intimate candle and oil lamp lit room.

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  • Phone

    (610) 867-1100

  • Website

    bookstorespeakeasy.com

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  • Type

    Speakeasy

Address

336 Adams St (at 4th St) Bethlehem , PA 18015 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 51


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Sandra Sudziarski

This place was amazing, such a lovely & quaint little atmosphere.The ambiance, the attention to small details, perfect place to take a date. The atmosphere almost made me put my arm around my friend.

Annie Ellertsen

LOVE IT! If you don't look carefully, you'll miss it in a second. Lovely atmosphere, friendly bartenders , delish cocktails ! Get the Shirley Temple of Doom! And the Bat-Manhattan, you'll thank me!

C Strawbridge

Like stepping back in time! Had a delicious meal (chick pea popcorn is awesome; get the duck confit flatbread , too) & cool cocktails . Truly a unique & fun experience - looking forward to coming back!

Murad Quandour

3$cover on live bands order a bookstore billionaire with the cream brule for a tasty fun treat

Derek Garcia

Been here once. Very good cocktails , great atmosphere and music , server I had was alright, never had food but only hear good things. A little pricey but you do get what you pay for. Deff willbe back.

Sam P

Be aware that the cocktails are really expensive ($12-14?). Still highly recommended though. You pay for the atmosphere. If you come on a Friday or Saturday night, make a reservation .

lino brescia™

Awesome speakeasy . Great drinks. Not sure about food. Didn't eat here

نجدية

Short ribs , filet mignon

Linda Justice

Chicken wrapped in bacon n the salmon ....everything

Nathan King

They did a wonderful job creating a unique atmosphere through all the details. They offer a lot of drinks you don't see on menus anymore. I'd take my grandfather here if he was still alive.

Marc Singer

The drinks are good, but a bit overpriced, especially with the mandatory 25% svce charge. The website promised daily specials to enhance a limited (but good) menu, but there were no menu additions.

Brett Hensley

This is the greatest bar on the planet. Be here when Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society play hot jazz all night. Beer list is the most exclusive I have ever seen.

Slightly Perfect

Lovely drink selection. Great atmosphere for jazz .

Jenna Norton

One if the best burgers I've ever eaten.

Yigit Ulucay

Coctails , live jazz music

shifty

Try the signature drinks or craft beers . Don't order a Coors Lite.

Murad Quandour

Cocktails are he best in town !

Donnamarie Mazzola

Yes, great concept & atmosphere. But, food was terrible. Crab cakes were bread patties flavored with a touch of crab . Blackened Chicken was rubbery and hot, but lacked flavor. Stick with appetizers .

Murad Quandour

The brunch is a must try!

Jake Smith

Have the bartender open up Pandora's Box for you.

Discover Lehigh Valley

Try the Chickpea Popcorn -

Andrei Man

Atmosphere

George Richie

Enjoy one of The Bookstore 's delightful libations on the new Spring/Summer cocktail menu !

Matt Taylor

Live Jazz from 9pm-1am, $2.00 cover per person for the band.

Anthony Ventriglia

what the hell happened there used to be a reason to the high prices now the prices are the same but they use well everything

Doug Scott

Have a seat at the bar and have a grand ol time at the bar .

Kelly Melissa

The cocktails are amazing!

Discover Lehigh Valley

Try the The Bookstore Burger -

Hilary Kissinger

Haters be hating in this tip section. Best place ever. Nurse your drink, enjoy the jazz , don't be a jerk.

Joaquin Garcia

Sliders are awesome.

Lafawnduh

Bruschetta ~ bad store bought crumbled goat cheese . Fig toasts- huge chunks of fig overpowering. Cool atmosphere but loud and horrible food. The Martinez cocktail was meh.

Justin Welsh

Craft cocktails ? C'mon. Let's get serious.

Robin Antiga

I absolutely love the atmosphere here! Unlike any other in this area!

Meg Watt

Oh how I've missed you...

Freyja Balmer

Super cute fun spot with a great cocktail list . Food is ok but not mindblowing. The bartenders could dial it down on the personality/dog and pony show a bit though.

Johnny Steele

Johnny Apple Tea & Death Under A Tree

José Llinás

Unfortunately this place seems to have changed owners and staff . The food is no longer good and the drinks went from awesome to bland. The only thing they have going for them is the ambiance.

Kat Jones

Very expensive for the portions. I prefer to go when there is no band and it is nice and quiet .

Discover Lehigh Valley

Try the Saffron Eggs -

Matt Williams

Stuffed Mushrooms were wonderful.

Luke Weber

Good drinks great place to sit down and talk

Hungry Matt

The Johnny Walker Black and soda was lovely.

Matt Zitman

If you like bioshock, you'll wanna blow everyone in this place away. Then drink a delicious beer !

Emily Yeager

Open Wednesday to Saturday, 5 pm to 2 am

Geordie Connell

Love the atmosphere

Marc Bollinger

Order the two most expensive beers on the menu, because you are a fancy-ass.

Michele Ryder

don't order a beer because the word "voodoo" is in the name. clearly described as "passion fruit " & ordered it anyway, blech.

Dave W

Greatest. Bar . Ever.

Jeff Rush

The Bethlehem Cup. Good cocktail .

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