Magnum Speakeasy — Restaurant in Grapevine

Atmosphere is pretty awesome. Please note you need reservations ahead of time as it is very small quaint atmosphere. Unfortunately right off the bat getting in the bar I went to the bathroom and left my husband in there to order drinks for us while I was gone. Instead of someone coming up to him and asking what he would like, the guy came up and asked very accusing how he got in. When my husband explained he had a reservation at 930, instead of that being ok, he still acted like he didn't believe him and went and checked. So....we had a drink and then left as we didn't feel very welcomed. Sad part of it is upon talking with people at the bar...this seems to be a theme with their staff. Couple of suggestions guys....you should first of all never be rude to anyone sitting inside your establishment. Second....maybe have the hostess at Bacchus walk your client in and introduce them to the staff so no one else has to feel like they shouldn't have come in. Third...maybe put the lock on the outside of the phone booth so while we are sitting there we don't constantly have to hear people trying to get in. Doubtful we will be back...

I liked the aspect that it is behind doors and a little hidden. Not as small as I heard from the other reviews, the place holds 18-20 total, but is not that small, actually the perfect size. Others were complaining about the chairs, and as a speakeasy the chairs are actually great and the tables are small, but it is fine, as there is no food, so just drinks. The music is older top hits and isn't that loud, so you can talk easily. I got a maple old fashioned and it was great. My wife got their twist on a cosmopolitian and I got their twist on another bourbon drink. When you ask for them to make their version of something they ask a few times if you like thier drink they made up for you since if you don't like it, then they just make you another one for free until you really like their drink they made up for you, so it is cool that you get to try new drinks without feeling like you have to pay for it if you don't like it. The pours are very heavy and seemed worth the price that is a little more than your normal drink prices. One of the best places...

If you're looking to feel bougie for an hour without having to drive into Dallas, this is the spot for you! The vibe is dark and moody... so much that you have to take out your iphone light just to read the menu. I always go for the "Dealers Choice" drinks because the drinks on the menu look too sweet for my pallet.

Be prepared to pay roughly $25 per drink. Truly, it's the exclusive experience that you're paying for. Also note, you can only make reservations for 4 at a time. So, you may have to stagger your large parties every 15 minutes.

I do wish that entry experience was a more creative and true to a classic speakeasy. Guests check in at the Bacchus hostess stand, then a hostess walks you into the booth and types in the code on the digital lock. It seems like you should be able to check-in via the rotary phone in the booth, receive the code, and enter yourself.

All in all, it's not the speakeasy experience you'll find in FW or Dallas... but it's still special for a mom's night out, birthday, or date...