Thompsons Bookstore Speakeasy was a wonderful and unique bar with an excellent staff that was very knowledgeable and helpful. We went on a very slow Tuesday night, the last hour and a half they were open. The speakeasy wasn't open (the speakeasy inside the bar is only open Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays), but the cigar lounge was open and fantastic.
They have 3 floors. The first floor is the main bar. I didn't post a Pic, but it's decorated as a bookstore with comfortable antique and vintage furniture for lounging. The atmosphere is very inviting and has a great vibe. There is a lot of interesting decor and plenty of conversation starters around the first floor. There's some handcrafted unique cocktails on their menu, and the bartenders will gladly give you recommendations. The menu appears to change seasonally, so the drinks in some menu pics on Google didn't accurately show everything they were offering, but many of those drinks are still being offered.
The second floor had another bar but was understandably closed when we were there, but we were able to walk in and look around.
The third floor is the cigar lounge. They have a great selection and decent price range, so anyone wanting a cigar would have no trouble finding one in their budget. I believe the range was either $7 or $9 to $40+ a cigar. They will give you your desired cut and get the cigar burning while you take a couple of puffs, then give you matches in case it goes out. They have marble chess boards on some tables, which was great to sit down with a cigar, cocktail, and play a game or two.
For the speakeasy, you need a password to get in on the nights they're open, which can be found by solving a riddle posted on their Facebook page. The password changes every Wednesday, so be sure to solve the riddle before heading out!
I'll will definitely be back and have already been telling everyone about this unique and thoroughly thought-out experience!
