Bar
Unclaimed profileNorthside Speakeasy
Akron, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Northside Speakeasy is a Prohibition-era craft cocktail bar with hidden entrances and dark velvet curtains. The menu splits into Craft, Classic, and Specialty Cocktails, with sixteen named specialty drinks like Giggle Water, After Dinner Espresso, and B-A-N-A-N-A-S, all priced $13–$15. Cocktails are made to order with fresh ingredients and premium spirits by mixologists, and reviewers describe them as well made and balanced.
- What should I order?
- Order the After Dinner Espresso, a $14 mix of Fernet Menta, Amaro Averna, Crème de Coco, and espresso. For something fruitier, the $15 B-A-N-A-N-A-S combines Flor de Cana rum, Licor 43, banana liquor, and cream. The $13 Giggle Water layers Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, Limoncello, Cointreau, lemon, sugar, and a red wine float.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who want a broad, made-to-order cocktail list with classic and specialty options in a Prohibition-era setting. The range of sixteen named specialty drinks and three menu sections should suit most tastes, from spirit-forward to creamy and fruit-driven.
- When should I go?
- When you want a cocktail-focused visit built around the specialty list. The hidden entrances and dark velvet curtains make it a destination for an evening drink rather than a quick stop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range from $13 to $15. Giggle Water is listed at $13, After Dinner Espresso at $14, and B-A-N-A-N-A-S, Isnt She Lovely, "Joe" Juice, and Peach Blossom Martini at $15. Spirits prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Prohibition-era craft cocktail bar format is reinforced by hidden entrances and dark velvet curtains. The menu separates Craft, Classic, and Specialty Cocktails, and the specialty list runs to sixteen named drinks, including After Dinner Espresso, B-A-N-A-N-A-S, Giggle Water, and Peach Blossom Martini.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Three cocktail sections—Craft, Classic, and Specialty—anchor a broad program. Sixteen specialty drinks are named, with six recipes fully specified. Cocktails are made to order with fresh ingredients and premium spirits by mixologists, and reviewers call them well made and balanced across a wide variety.
Menu strengths
- — Craft, Classic, and Specialty Cocktails sections give the list structural range beyond a single menu.
- — Sixteen named specialty cocktails, including After Dinner Espresso, B-A-N-A-N-A-S, Giggle Water, Isnt She Lovely, "Joe" Juice, and Peach Blossom Martini.
- — Cocktails are described as made to order with fresh ingredients and premium spirits by mixologists.
Standout selections
- — After Dinner Espresso ($14): Fernet Menta, Amaro Averna, Crème de Coco, and espresso.
- — B-A-N-A-N-A-S ($15): Flor de Cana rum, Licor 43, banana liquor, and cream.
- — Giggle Water ($13): Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, Limoncello, Cointreau, lemon, sugar, and a red wine float.
- — Isnt She Lovely ($15): Rye, Grand Marnier, Chambord, and Frangelico.
Pricing: $13–$15 for specialty cocktails
Spirits
The menu states a wide variety of Scotch, Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye, Cognac, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, and Liqueurs is available beyond the online listings.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety across Scotch, Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye, Cognac, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, and Liqueurs.
- — Multi-category coverage gives the spirits list breadth beyond a single base spirit.
Standout selections
- — Menu states a wide variety of Scotch, Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye, Cognac, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, and Liqueurs is available beyond the online listings.
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