Idle Hands

Idle Hands is a cocktail bar tucked inside Devil's Hideaway on Mill Ave in Tempe. The vibe here is enchanted and mystical, almost like you're sitting in a greenhouse. During our visit, we sat at the bar, where our bartender crafted some very refreshing drinks. The menu had creative options with a playful blend of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and lemongrass. My personal favorite, espresso martini, was executed perfectly! Our bartender mentioned that the drink menu here is rotated often to keep things fresh and fun, so we will definitely be back to try more. If you're in Tempe, this place is worth a try!

We had no reservations prior to arrival but when we checked in with host, she let us know it would only be about an hour wait. The hour turned to be more like 35 minutes and we received a text when our table was ready. The hostess was friendly and she walked us to the bar. We sat down and looked over the menu and decided on the following drinks:#4 - cognac, apricot, grapefruit oleo, butter, thyme - $15#17 - citrus vodka, lemongrass, sauv blanc, thai basil quinine soda - $14#401 - Agricole rum, Jamaican rum, quince, grapefruit lime, allspice, clove brasil nut - $14 The bartender was friendly and he whipped the drinks up pretty quickly. People came in and went but it was never chaotic nor super busy. The crowd seemed manageable and there were several empty tables.I ordered the #17 and it was very refreshing. The #4 wasn't too bad and it was definitely better tasting then #401 (in my opinion).. We didn't like the #401. The inside was super coool and the vibes were alll there. The screens were one color the whole time we were there though so it wasn't impressive. I overheard the couple next to us say the same thing as they also wondered why the screens were just one solid color and no picture was displayed. Overall, might be back.

We visited while on vacation. Such a cool vibe although half of the screens were not on. Pricey drinks but so yummy. Would recommend for a night cap or pre dinner drink. Server was very friendly and helped us choose a dinner spot

Not much of a secret speakeasy as it was pretty obvious. Nice cozy area for some curated drinks. The light snacks available were definitely on price point and tasty. I would definitely go here as a group of two since it's a small space. The staff were very attentive and were able to fulfill non menu requests.

Get the #5! My fiance' and I decided to check out Idle Hands after shooting some pool at Devil's Hideaway. We didn't have a reservation, but they accommodated us at 5pm when they opened their doors. You can find Idle Hands in the back of Devil's Hideway. The speakeasy is definitely date night approved. We loved the ambient lighting and decor. The speakeasy offers light bites and delicious cocktails. Our favorite cocktail of the night was the #5. The cocktail smelled incredible. The chai & chamomile was delightful. Our mixologist gave us a little cocktail lesson on how to create clarified milk punch. We also enjoyed the #4's finish. The apricot gave off a "fruit rollup" aftertaste. Prices are on the affordable side, which we love. This bar is a nice addition to Mill Ave!

My friends and I put our name down for Idle Hands. We were told it would be a 10-15 min wait so they got one more round at Devil's Hideaway. 30 mins went by and still no text so we checked again with the hostess. She was able to seat us at the bar. It's a small place, like a lot of speakeasies. Looks cool inside though. I felt like I wasn't in AZ for the moment! There is a time limit of 90 mins per party. We were only there for an hour since we only had 1 drinkIt took a while to get our drink order in. My friend and I both ordered #4 and my other friend ordered #22. I really liked my drink, minus the wilted looking thyme. Honestly, I can't remember if it tasted like buttery baked goods like the description says but I do remember it being very refreshing. The #22 was definitely too boozy for me though. I would come back again and probably try the #401 next time!

I guess speakeasies are the new thing to do these days. So, when in Rome...Enter through Devil's Hideaway (not Devil's Advocate, as per my first mistake) and make a right turn, go straight and into a dark hallway. Check in with host. I think they said the "experience was 90mins" so not sure if they kick you out after 90min if people were waiting or what. I think we were there for 90mins and people that were there before us were there when we left.The room is an experience in itself. Dark and kind of mysterious. Drinks coming out all garnished, all in different looking glasses. Oh look there goes a drink in a lantern and it is smoking. Oh that one has a whole leaf in it. Bar is standard fare. But the seats were looking cool, like tuffed bench seats with some eerie glow. My picture makes the place look more bright than it really was. Reality was that while we could see people on other side of the bar and what they were generally doing we couldn't really see their faces. Ya know, like a speak easy with dark corners because drinking was illegal.Do not expect to be attended to routinely. This is more about getting a drink or two, enjoying the concoction, and chatting with your date/friend in a dark swanky room. Drinks are exotic and somewhat odd compared to normal bar drinks.Bartender was busy busy. But even so, still making every drink with flare. I went there on Memorial weekend and it was 1 bartender and I think it may be nicer if there were 2 bartenders so you could get the chatty bartender experience along with it (or maybe that is just my expectation that a speak easy would have a bartender spreading stories and lore about the town, townspeople, and the building you were in). But even so, the bartender was good... just busy.The drinks we ordered, the 401 and 817, were pretty good. The 401 was very strong, though, a little stronger than the wife wanted at that time. The 817 was much more smooth and fruity. In either case the drinks coming out were not the type of drinks you just hammer down. It is drinks you sip over conversation. Again, this was an experience.Last but not least by the time we left Devil's Advocate actually had patrons and hit the neons rippin. It too looked cool. It reminded me of a few clubs I went to when I was in Europe that were converted bunkers with the rounded, brick ceilings.

Newly opened speakeasy within Devils Hideaway! Walking into the room is an amazing experience. The unique lighting and animated screens behind the windows throughout makes it feel like you walked into another world. Really cool place to chill with friends or take a date. The bartender was knowledgeable and attentive to us while we sat back for a couple drinks and took the experience in. Music was playing but not so loud that we couldn't have a quality convo without having to talk super loud. Decent selection with high end drink options...definitely a place to check out!

Incredible! Located right inside of Devils Hideaway, the drinks were delicious! The bartender was awesome and very knowledgeable. Super cool backdrop. Awesome, low key spot.

I've been here twice! Great spot with friends or a date night! Hidden in Tempe it has an underground feel. The drinks were great! I hope I can go again to try the food. The decor is really cool and overall it was a relaxing vibe!