The Amber Room — Restaurant in Fort Worth

If I had made this review any time before about a week ago, everything would have been 5 stars. This was my husband and my favorite bar, with both of our favorite drinks, and one of the only places we would return to repeatedly, albeit not super often.

Wishbone and flynt, the restaurant next door, has now I suppose taken over amber room, as they are the name listed on the charge from our visit to amber room (which we actually visited just prior to going this most recent time, and were also very unimpressed, already having planned not to return to wishbone and flynt).

Amber Room has drastically changed its menu as far as I can tell (going off those 2 drinks alone, because we loved them so much we never ordered anything different). We saw that the drinks were no longer on the menu, and when my husband asked if they were still able to make them or anything like them, he was responded to fairly rudely, by a staff member that has made them for us in the past. If the ingredients are no longer in stock, that is one thing, but the rude attitude about it is just even more disappointing.

If you want a 10/10 atmosphere, go! Just don’t get too attached to any menu items or dare ask about them when...

There are a lot of “speakeasy” type establishments, but most often fail to meet the expectation one conjures when they imagine what a quality speakeasy experience should look, feel, and taste like. The Amber Room meets and exceeds these imagined expectations. From the overall vibe & aesthetic, to the engraved ice cubes, and their well curated whisky library this place is all about ensuring you remember the experience. The icing on the cake is when the barkeep is on point too. Derek is a legit cocktail artist who is appropriately conversational, but laser focused on ensuring you’re comfortable and getting the full Amber Room experience. It doesn’t hurt he is the world’s “okayest” bartender either. And according to rumors on X (Twitter) his Whisky Sour is probably one of the best in the entire DFW market. Great place for a date. Great place for good, soulful, libation infused conversations, but comfortable enough for a solo guy (like me) to pull up to the bar and settle in for a few rounds. Keep The Amber Room at the top of your go-to places in...

The Amber Room is a speakeasy done right.

Located in the Historic Southside neighborhood of Fort Worth, it's a cozy spot hidden at the back of Wishbone & Flynt. It's a hidden gem that you'll want to tell all your friends about.

The ambiance is inviting and there is plenty of seating. There is seating outback as well for those wanting outdoor space. The decor is faux-Victorian/midcentury that feels otherwordly. No rock is left unturned as even the bathroom follows the general theme of gaslamp fantasy.

Drinks are creative, innovative, and delicious. At a price point of ~$15 per drink that is quite reasonable for the work put in. One drink that stuck out to me was old-fashioned with a chocolate liqueur that I don't seem to remember the name to. Yet honestly, one can get almost anything off the menu and be impressed.

Bartenders seem to know their regulars well and take time to talk to guests. The crowd is both sophisticated and refined. I cannot recommend this place enough.

5/5. Favorited...