Babou's

Dynamite Babou's is so trendy and everything you need in a speakeasy!First off, the street entrance makes you feel as if you're stepping into a luxe dinner club...and then the door opens to greet you with a beautiful library. Once through the library, you enter the club where there are intimate seating areas and a DJ curating a great playlist! The cocktails were very tasty, and the bartenders gave beautiful service times to our group of 6. Honestly, never waited more than 10 minutes in a packed club on a Saturday night (kudos to the bartenders)!I've bookmarked this location to take my visiting friends!

Stopped in on a Friday evening after having dinner in the area. We arrived at the Hotel Swexan via Uber and we were whisked into the hotel, escorted to the elevator and arrived at the lower level where Babou's is located in what seemed like a matter of seconds. It felt like security was high with no chance to mingle in the lobby here!After the formality of checking IDs at the lounge entrance, we entered the posh, darkly lit bar and we were warmly greeted and told that we could sit anywhere we liked. It was on the early side of late night, probably just after 9 pm. The couches in front of the bar were already taken. We wandered to the back "Library" room which had brighter lighting and didn't really feel clubby. So, we went back to the main room and planted ourselves on a cozy couch in the reserved VIP area. A server quickly waited on us. My husband ordered a bottle of Stella and I tried the Persistence of Berries cocktail. It was quite tasty and I enjoyed another while the DJ started playing tunes, some 90s tracks and pop from today. It felt like the crowd in the main room was older and the younger patrons made their way to the Library to hang out.Overall, a very beautiful space with creative drinks and a chic vibe. We already made plans with friends to return!

Amazing service Katie and Kelsie have been great hosts! Drinks are great the vibes are immaculate. Highly recommend coming here for good music and food and drinks.The Salvador Dali is a great cocktail, and the Lobster roll is very solid. They have Jazz nights on Thursdays, perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a first date.

We made our way to Babou's on a Friday night, and it was definitely an experience! The place has this exclusive vibe, but what I loved is that the lounges had open seating for everyone, which made it super laid-back. We got a spot by the front room, but there was also a cozy library room in the back with plenty of space that is more of a quieter vibe. The staff was friendly and accommodating, making sure we had a great time throughout the night. The crowd can get rowdy as the night goes on and at one point a group accidentally knocked our table, spilling our drinks, but the staff was quick to take care of it. They kindly replaced our drinks, which really showed how much they care about the experience. The music, however, was a bit of a mixed bag. They played a lot of house music, which wasn't really my thing, but I still made the best of it and had a fun time. I heard they do Jazz nights on Thursdays, and that sounds amazing! Definitely something to check out just maybe find out the music scene before you go.

The service and ambiance were exactly what I look for in a speakeasy. Once you tell the staff where you're headed, they take you to the floor and guide you to the entrance. They offer a drink menu but are happy to accommodate any specific drink requests. When we first arrived the music and lights were dim, but as the night went on the DJ set list changed to a more upbeat vibe.

Grabbed a nightcap here after dinner! Highly recommend getting there early if you want to take pictures! Got there about 7:30 on a Saturday, and it was completely empty! We were told to grab any seat, we decided on a couch in the library ofc. And our waitress came to give us menus to order off of. People slowly did start rolling in as the night went on. Overall, great place to get a drink for a girl's night out or a nightcap after dinner. Super unique decor and vibey!

Super cute spot! The club/lounge is in the basement. Super lowlight lowkey spot! Great vibe here! Valet parking available.Great female DJ GIRLBOT!

Love this place !! Perfect for a girls night or a date night. The DJ is normally really good and so are the drink. I will definitely be back soon.

My gf and I decided to try Babou's Thursday night jazz and it was incredible! We arrived around 6:45 which was perfect timing as there were just a few people there. I would suggest getting there no later than 7 because as the night goes on it gets pretty packed. We were able to grab a seat behind the band which was also a nice treat. The decor is impeccable and really adds to the speakeasy vibe. The bartenders and waitresses were all very friendly and attentive. We ordered an Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Prosecco and Lychee Martini. All the drinks were well balanced and flavorful. The band MBP Trio was also outstanding. We'll definitely be back!

Service was not very friendly. Went into Babou's Library and when opening the door a few of the books fell off due to loose glue was told it was my fault and to pick up the book backs off the ground.