The Felix

I finally got to check out this speakeasy type bar after it has been on my list for a while! Stopped by early on a Saturday night and likely was still able to snag a table. There were only a few tables/seating areas because the space is pretty small, but not too cramped since there are so little tables LOLThe stairs leading down to the establishment aren't lighted the best - so be careful on your way to and from the bar! The bar was lit up with a few neon signs and a lot of Asian inspired decor. A DJ booth was stationed in a corner right across from the bar. Since it's such a small space, things got loud fast, so I imagine this spot to be more of club-esque scene than a bar.For food, we ordered the Salt & Pepper tots, Bo Kho Bao buns and a Yamanashi highball. The Salt & Pepper tots were piping hot, but missed the mark on the taste (it 100% could have used more salt and pepper). The Bo Kho Bao buns were good though: the meat was soft and had great flavor, and the deep fried steamed buns was a great vessel for the meat. The Yamanashi highball was also just OK: I was missing the flavors advertised in the menu.

I was very excited to try this bar out since they serve Asian-inspired cocktails, had cool mahjong tables, and is a speakeasy. But unfortunately my experience on a Friday night there was not what I was hoping to expect. Upon arriving, there is a tiny floor when you open the door, before you take the stairs down. On this tiny floor are 2 bouncers, one who checks your ID and one who collects cover. Cover is $20 per person after 10PM, which is quite ridiculous for what I will explain more of. Plus, they did not check our bags or have a handheld metal detector for security measures. That's not safe for a bar that hosts night events and more people than the capacity it should.As we got downstairs, the entire bar was nice but unexpectedly small. There was a DJ for the night, reserved tables, and a tiny dance floor. A lot of people crowd around the bar, so there's a line of people waiting to order drinks. As the night went on, more people came and crowded in. It made it hard to get to the bar to order more drinks and go to the restroom. A lot of people were unintentionally spilling drinks on others due to the dancing crowd and lack of space, which was not fun at all. The only positive thing I could say so far about this bar is that the drinks were not too bad. I ordered a Stray Cat cocktail for the first round, then a San Franpisco cocktail and Boba Cheeky for the second round. The Stray Cat is more spirit forward, the San Franpisco is more on the sweet side, and the Boba Cheeky shot was exactly like drinking boba which I liked. It seems like they just opened not too long ago, so I hope they improve in the future because I think it has potential. But I don't think it was worth a $20 cover charge

This is a super cute, speakeasy ish bar. Loungey vibes with great music and drinks. It's a bit small so might be hard to find a spot to sit if you come on a weekend. I also hear there's a $20 cover after a certain time. Not a fan of small bars charging cover, it's not a club ? So what's the reason for it, not too sure..

I highly recommend The Felix for anyone looking for a casual date night or catch up with friends because the ambience was laid back and the music wasn't too loud. The bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly in recommending and servicing speciality cocktails. Seating was a bit limited so I recommend avoiding peak hours but they had a good mix of bar seating and sofa booths. The cocktails were delicious, well-prepared, and reasonably priced at $16. The Little Buddha Lager beer bottle was relatively unique and they had a selection of Asian beers. The mahjong tabletop was also very unique.

Loved the atmosphere of The Felix, it reminded us of the old Hong Kong movies with the neon vibes and Asian inspired decor. My party got to the space quite early and got our pick of seats to which we loved the mahjong table.The cocktails were very fun and we all enjoyed the ones we ordered. We also ordered two servings of their pho(?) Chex mix which was fantastic to munch on. Something that we all agreed it would be fun to try and recreate as a snack!As the place filled up, the staff were a little less attentive than we would have liked and we really had to flag down our waiter a couple times but given that it is still a pretty new joint, hopefully this will improve.

This place is so cute! Came here for a girls night and got here around 9 so we managed to snag a table. The security guard checking our ID's was so sweet and even helped us get a good video of the door opening which we appreciated. The drinks were pretty good and we ordered their Asian chex mix to snack on. We really wanted to try the soft shell crab baos but they didn't have them anymore. I would honestly skip on the food unless you really want a snack. The drinks were better. DJ arrived around 10 and the vibes were good as people started to flow in.

Amazing ambience and yummy Asian cocktails. This is a perfect stop for waiting to eat at Bodega, think they're connected as the entrance is right next door and saw the servers cross between.Limited seating, think 4-5 small tables for 2 and 3 booths for 3-5pp groups.Highlight was the small $9 shot-like drinks , the Boba was likely the best spiked "boba" I had with winter melon and vodka. Such a cool date night spot !

I enjoyed The Felix - a new upscale "Asian" themed "Speakeasy" in the TL. Imagine mahjong tiles lined up as coffee tables and Chinese characters in neon lights on the walls. Really set the scene like you're in a romantic 1930s style Shanghai nightclub. To enter, press on a photo and the door opens to a stairwell that takes you down to the underground party. The downstairs however is NOT a speakeasy at all, it's basically a modern day night club/lounge, with a DJ, bar, bottle service, etc. Altho it caters to a more "grown up" clientele vs the likes of Temple or Yolo, it was still very lively and people were pretty "lit." So if you're looking for a date spot or more quiet place for deep conversations, I'd suggest going elsewhere. We came with a big group on a weekend and it was pretty packed. We reserved the two tables towards the back and ordered bottle service. The bottles were "reasonably" priced, there is a 2 bottle minimum per table, IIRC a bottle of Tito's was $300, champagne $100. If you are planning a bday party with a big group, this is a great place for it. The service is okay, they brought over the first bottle quickly but we had to repeatedly ask them for more glasses or make additional orders, they never proactively came back to the table to ask if we needed anything else or helped to pour drinks. Everything was on theme, even the cocktails came with an Asian flair. Each cocktail was about $20, expensive but standard prices for SF. They also have a kitchen in case you get hungry amidst the debauchery -- order the tots, they were pretty good. All in all, I liked The Felix and will likely come back. If you're ever in the mood for interesting cocktails and adventuring into a sexy and cozy club/speakeasy hidden in the TL, then come check this place out!

Great vibes! Asian-inspired, a bit upscale but still casual enough to create a lively atmosphere. Stopped in here on a Wednesday night after eating at Bodega next door, and did not realize there was a free comedy show happening. There weren't that many people, but almost all the tables were filled. We grabbed some drinks at the bar and sat on one of the couches. Comedians were pretty decent and it definitely made for a fun date night. Drinks are DELICIOUS. Would highly recommend the lychee martini (Roses are Red, Violets are Blue) and milk tea shooter (Cheeky's). Genuinely some of the best drinks I've had.

Really cool spot - we went right at open on a Friday so it wasn't busy yet, but can tell it's a great vibe later in the evening. (We were in from the east coast so we didn't have much gas in the tank). Drinks were good and bartenders were helpful.