Rare Books Bar

Check their IG or website for the password Enter through the restaurant and use the phone booth to call and they'll ask for what book you want to check out today. HUGE selection of whiskeys, bourbons, scotchCan't go wrong with a dirty martini and their blue cheese olivesPresentation is beautiful. Vibes are cute. Small parties only. And apparently they also take reservations. I didn't get to see the WHOLE bar as it was closed off for a private event, but cute space.

Rare Books Bar is inside J Theodore restaurant which is a bit hard to find as a first timer without reading reviews. I randomly came across this place from a friends recommendation. Although I did not order food, they make a very good, chilled dirty martini. We went on a Friday night and there's was a bit of people. In order to get in you have to tell the librarian a book, which they post the name of the book on Facebook. The night we went the live entertainer was amazing and interacted with the audience. The service was fast and attentive and overall it's hard to find a unique experience like this even in Dallas. I had a great time that I would consider driving 40minutes to this place again.

SO FUN!I found this place for our date night & it did not disappoint!Climbing into the phone book & relayi g the secret book title* to enter was fun & surprising my hubby as the library wall slid open was a treat. We chose a high top table near the bar so we'd be able to enjoy the live music later that evening. The Whiskey, Scott & Tequila menus are vast! I don't enjoy any of those & was delighted by their special drinks menu as well. We started with a Scotch Flight for him, a Hick Fin for me & the Bacon & Eggs to share. The service was sublime, thank you Kris! He made great food & drink suggestions & neve rushed us. He was kind & joyful which were delightful.For our mains we chose the Korean Steak Tacos for him & the Spicy Shrimp & Bacon Flatbread w/no cheese for me. Both were tasty & a great portion. The Flatbread itselft was more crispy than I normally like, not soft but had decent flavor. The bacon & avocado were plentiful and the shrimp were tasty!The Tacos were okay. The tortillas didn't taste freshly made, but we're fine & the meat was flavorful. Not sure he'd order it again he said.Waiting for the live music we both ordered one more drink as "dessert". I enjoyed the Brown Sugar Bourbon Espresso Martini & my hubby enjoyed his Colombian Old Fashioned. We stayed for a while longer & enjoyed the live music. We would definitely come back! The ambiance, service, drinks & live music were stellar. The food was good, not amazing, but we'd both try something different next time. *check their social pages for the secret book of the week

I have been here several times. It never disappoints. The bourbon and scotch varieties are unmatched. There's something for everyone. Sometimes they have a performer in the front room, since it's such a small space you will not be able to hear your partner talk. We usually sit in the in the other room if there is a performer so that we can have a conversation.. it is best to call for a reservation just to make sure that you get a table and you're not waiting. It's very cozy and a great date night destination.

Absolutely loved the experience at speakeasy! It gets busy and bustling though, however the drinks are amazing!

Love this place! A speakeasy bar with books and good drinks. It gets filled quickly and is first come first serve so be prepared for that, but a great place to hangout with friends or a date. I tried their Negroni and loved it. The drinks here are really good!

Super cool speak ez - go to the telephone booth, they're supposed to ask you for the password which you can find from their IG or someone at the front will tell you. Door opens and there you'll find a cozy warm bar space perfect for really any situation. Drink selection/bartenders are nice, pricey but you're paying for the experience (and Frisco tax lol).

What a blast!Great after dinner spot for you and bae, you and your girls/boys, you and yours truly...doesn't matter....this would be fun for just about whoever!Get there early so you can grab a seat! Some of the best live music performances you've seen...why pay $80 for lawn seats at dos Equis when you're front and center here?!The drinks are nothing to play with. Well balanced craft cocktails...endless choices. Don't let the price tag of the shots discourage you for they come with a mega punch!! Try them! I digress. This place is awesome. Get there early and be ready to have an enjoyable evening!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! This speakeasy is such a cute idea - the library theme is so fun! They regularly have live music, and due to the size of the space, it feels really cozy and intimate. I love how they break up their (extensive) cocktail menu by liquors so you can focus on the drinks you'll enjoy rather than looking at every description. If you want to order food, you can look at and order from the J Theodore menu, which has everything from appetizers to slices of cake! The service is generally pretty consistent and it's not too loud that you can't hold a conversation inside the bar. The only downside is that it can get pretty busy, and tables don't flip quickly due to the live music and more relaxed nature of the establishment. Expect a 1.5+ hour wait on Fri/Sat nights.

Took my niece there to celebrate her 21st. We wanted something nice and chill and that was the vibe! Our server John was great and attentive. Definitely a nice spot to have a date too!