Allusion bar

This is our second visit to Allusions (first was at the Powers location) and we are HOOKED! The theme this go-around was Nightmare Before Christmas. Again, decor ON POINT, down to every last detail. There were even other guests who came dressed up as Sally and Jack! Such a great vibe every visit!!Our server/ bartender, Aalliyah, was awesome!!! Personable, outgoing, and very knowledgeable. She had excellent recommendations for cocktails that were tailored to our preferences, all of which turned out perfectly! We had dinner in addition to drinks and we were once again wildly impressed with both the food quality and the presentation. A lot of thought and effort goes into each dish (apps, entrees, and desserts!) and we have yet to have one that we didn't enjoy. The food is not your typical bar quality selections. Instead, you are offered carefully crafted delights from The Wobbly Olive, the speakeasy's restaurant front. The bar also offers uniquely themed menu items in addition to the restaurant's regular menu. We are now officially Allusion Speakeasy ADDICTS and can't wait for the upcoming Harry Potter themes! Will be visiting both Tejon and Powers since each one will be featuring different HP locations! Voting is open for May's theme so visit their social media pages to get in on the fun!

Allusion Speakeasy has an incredible vibe. The decor is stunning and very detailed--it's clear they put a lot of thought into creating an immersive experience. The Harry Potter theme during my visit was such a fun touch, and I love that they change themes often!The menu is creatively structured, with drinks categorized by "years" from 1st Year to 6th Year, representing the progression from lowest to highest alcohol content. The service was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and thorough in explaining the concept and drink options.The drink I ordered sounded amazing with flavors of passionfruit, orange, and lime, but unfortunately, the light and dark rum completely overpowered the fruity notes. It wasn't quite balanced, which was a bit disappointing.

Food was very well presented and cooked to our liking. The service was amazing. The servers answered all of our questions and even gave us some suggestions to try. The atmosphere and ambiance were amazing. Will come back again. Look forward to the different themes.

Such a fun place to go and hang out! Drinks are innovative and fun and all based on different themes. We went during Beetlejuice! Service is always top tier. We already have our next reservation set!

This is a pop-u[ easy bar that is located in the back of a restaurant and opens when the restaurant closes. It is kind of weird how you walk in. You enter the front door of Kelly's, a restaurant, which is closed and dark, then walk to the back through a door, and then there you are. The bar;s theme rotates quarterly and the theme during my visit was Alice in Wonderland. They were changing to a Harry Potter theme the following week and previously had a Star Wars theme. There is metered street parking available within a reasonable walking distance, but I had trouble finding a spot and had to park a few blocks away. Reservations here are not just recommended, they are a must. This place is very small and cramped. You can reserve a table or bar seat. You will need to reserve a spot with your credit card and would be charged a no-show few if you do not make your reservation. I must admit, that had me a bit worried, because you do not know what could pop up. I was able to make a reservation for he same day, through their website, but it was for 10PM, which was pretty late for me. I made it any way because I really wanted to check this place out. You get a time limit of like an hour and a half to two hours there. So, it is not a good spot to just chill at. My server was friendly and helpful. He immediately brought water to my table and then gave me time to look over the menu.The bar's ambiance was very nice. It was dimly lit, some of the staff were in costume, the new Alice in Wonderland movie was playing on a projector screen. And the decorations were all based on the theme. The menu was a costume book with signature Alice in Wonderland Cocktails and some light food items. The cocktails were exotic, in some cases too exotic for my taste. I ordered a Don't Step on the Mome Raths, followed by a Singing Flowers. It took about five minutes for me to get the drinks.The drinks were ok, but not usually my taste. As I mentioned they had exotic ingredients that I was not use to and I am a sweet drink guy. The drink prices are competing with other similar bars, which is on the bit pricey end, but you not only get a drink, you get an experience. They also focus on the drink's presentation. You must take a picture of these concoctions. This is a cool little spot, with a neat concept. By its size alone, it is very exclusive. I would say that a 3.5 rating for this place would be more appropriate, but it is closer to a 4 than a 3 in my opinion, so that it what I went with. So, if you are going to go here, with more than 3 people you really need to plan ahead, or get lucky. It is definitely worth a peek.

This is a cool bar. It's hidden, and there's a time limit on your reservation. So you def don't want the white rabbit screaming, "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!" in your head. The decor and theme was Alice in Wonderland! It was super cool, and the drinks were amazing. I tried a few drinks on the menu until I found one that soothe my soul. Quite slow, which is understandable because it's small and packed. It's pricey, but you're there for the experience! The ramen from next door did not disappoint. It is one of the best ramen I had in a long time. They delivered with that theme because I was lost in my own wonderland until my time expired. There is another location on Powers, but I went to the one downtown. Check them out and go down the rabbit hole if you dare!

My friend accidentally made a reservation for the Downtown location, but we were fortunate enough to get squeezed into the Powers location at our reservation time. The staff were very accommodating and kind about that. The room was very small, but I loved the ambiance and decor. This month's theme was Alice in Wonderland. We sat at a communal table with another group of people who were already there. It was fun making new friends! We ordered 4 drinks, 2 shots, and a dessert between my friend and I. I don't remember the names of them so I'll just describe it by the glass...because let's be real, I ordered based on the cool shaped glasses it came in.Rose shaped wine glass - this drink had a layer of egg white on top and normally I'm not a fan of that, but this was definitely my favorite drink of the night. This is gonna sound weird, but it tasted like an alcoholic version of Yakult. Super yummy!Glass with a spout - this drink was very ginger beer forward, I'd recommend it if you like ginger as that was very much the dominating flavor.Carrot one with tequila - I think this is the only one that is made with carrot and has tequila in it. I wasn't a huge fan of it since I'm not a huge fan of tequila. We were told by the people sitting next to us that it tasted like carrot cake, but when we had it, it was nothing of that sort. I guess it just depends on which bartender makes your drink?Un-birthday shot - I remember the name of this one because this was for my birthday! It literally tastes like birthday cake without being overly sweet. Love this one as well!Blue glittery heart-shaped shot - Ok, let me just warn you, this "shot" is more like three shots. Neither of us could finish it in one shot. It's more of a sipper kind of shot. And it's glittery! Yes, very very glittery. Tasted like blue curacao and lemon to me. Lemon cheesecake - You can never go wrong with cheesecake! This lemon cheesecake came with a raspberry drizzle and white chocolate shreds-a wonderful combination!Overall, we had a lovely time at Allusions and our server who was taking care of everyone there did an amazing job attending to all of us. I will definitely be returning! Looking forward to the next theme!

Small, themed speakeasy with strong drinks - what more could you want? It happened to be Harry Potter themed when we went - my favorite! They had one of the movies playing in the background and loads of decorations. Themed drinks were tasty, strong, and served in specialty glasses that went along with the drink name. Would recommend to any fan!

This place was so cute, will definitely be returning. The drinks were 15$ a piece which I think is a good value for what you got. Every drink tasted delicious, we tried four separate ones and the decorations were on par. Skip the food at this place though You MUST have reservations to get in.

Allusion bar is my favorite place to go for a great cocktail! The staff is always soo kind and always keeping up with orders even when it's busy. I like to go about once a theme and I will say they go above and beyond to make it magical! Before you even step through the door the area around it is so adorably decorated. Once you do step in allusion is like another world!! They have delicious drinks that are unique and the best atmosphere. Can't recommend allusion enough!!