Speakeasy @ the Thaxton:

prophett · PostNov 12, 2008#12008-11-12T14:45+00:00

The Thaxton aka Speakeasy is opening underground, down below the thaxton. There's going to be a back alley entrance (between Olive and Locust) with a red light and a metal door that has a Speakeasy style slot that a door guy sits behind and eyeballs peeps through before letting them in.

moorlander · PostNov 12, 2008#22008-11-12T14:53+00:00

cool, I'll have to check that out.

debaliviere · PostNov 12, 2008#32008-11-12T15:25+00:00

It's a pretty nice bar they have down there - we checked out The Thaxton when looking at wedding reception venues. Glad they're opening it up to the public.

the central scrutinizer · PostNov 12, 2008#42008-11-12T16:15+00:00

Wow, nice looking joint.

It would be cool if they played music of the era.

carrieocity kills · PostNov 12, 2008#52008-11-12T16:17+00:00

The Thaxton is a beautiful joint. This is really cool- I cant wait to check it out!

midcoaststl · PostNov 12, 2008#62008-11-12T17:53+00:00

Wow that is awesome, when does it open?

flopoerich · PostNov 12, 2008#72008-11-12T18:01+00:00

MidcoastSTL wrote:Wow that is awesome, when does it open?

Grand Opening is Nov. 22nd.

shopgirl10 · PostNov 12, 2008#82008-11-12T21:42+00:00

We went Saturday night. It is fantastic. They are open on Friday and Saturday evenings. Drinks are good, nice and stiff.

the central scrutinizer · PostNov 12, 2008#92008-11-12T21:46+00:00

shopgirl10 wrote:We went Saturday night. It is fantastic. They are open on Friday and Saturday evenings. Drinks are good, nice and stiff.

Which beers are on tap?

threeonefour · PostNov 13, 2008#102008-11-13T03:19+00:00

The Central Scrutinizer wrote:Wow, nice looking joint.

It would be cool if they played music of the era.

I agree on both accounts. I've always liked the Thaxton, so I'm very impressed with what the owners have done with the Speakeasy. I'd like to see music of the era featured at least once in a while- I'm not much into clubs per se but something like that would get me there for sure.

I'd also be interested to know what beers are available, because I would at least like to check the place out during happy hour.

jlblues · PostNov 13, 2008#112008-11-13T05:13+00:00

Prophett wrote:There's going to be a back alley entrance (between Olive and Locust) with a red light and a metal door that has a Speakeasy style slot that a door guy sits behind and eyeballs peeps through before letting them in.

When the eyeballs peeps at me, and I flash my bling-encrusted grilled smile, will I be being let in?

thewayofthearch · PostNov 13, 2008#122008-11-13T20:48+00:00

shopgirl10 wrote:We went Saturday night. It is fantastic. They are open on Friday and Saturday evenings. Drinks are good, nice and stiff.

So are they on a soft opening already? Or was that for an event? I'd love to check it out without the grand opening hoopla.

shopgirl10 · PostNov 13, 2008#132008-11-13T23:26+00:00

It was during the soft opening. They are open every Friday and Saturday night.

Draft Beer - AB products

Bottled Beer - Acme, New Castle, PBR, Miller, AB, Schlafly, etc...

Friday Happy Hour - 4-7 $2. AB and $4 well

Lounge , Funk, Soul and Jazz Music.

Any other questions...

the central scrutinizer · PostNov 13, 2008#142008-11-13T23:27+00:00

shopgirl10 wrote:It was during the soft opening. They are open every Friday and Saturday night.

Draft Beer - AB products

Bottled Beer - Acme, New Castle, PBR, Miller, AB, Schlafly, etc...

Friday Happy Hour - 4-7 $2. AB and $4 well

Lounge , Funk, Soul and Jazz Music.

Any other questions...

Beer selection is definitely disappointing. PBR? Ugh.

shopgirl10 · PostNov 13, 2008#152008-11-13T23:51+00:00

^ etc. I don't know beer. I drink vodka. Why don't you stop by there and see for yourself before you pass judgment. CS - you could use a night out and away from the carry-out pizza.

Cobblestone · PostNov 14, 2008#162008-11-14T02:41+00:00

Mark P (owner of the building) told me that it was his goal to make the Thaxton look "More Art Deco than Art Deco was". Looks like he succeeded

the central scrutinizer · PostNov 14, 2008#172008-11-14T05:05+00:00

shopgirl10 wrote:^ etc. I don't know beer. I drink vodka. Why don't you stop by there and see for yourself before you pass judgment. CS - you could use a night out and away from the carry-out pizza.

I'll go by. But if that is the beer selection, probably only once in a while.

blzhrpmd2 · PostNov 15, 2008#182008-11-15T21:38+00:00

Stopped by for happy hour last night. Very cool space, was much smaller than I anticipated which actually made it more interesting. There were probably 12 people there and some of them were hanging out with the owner of the building. Bartender was very nice and said the alley entrance would be ready around the first week in December.

dweebe · PostDec 01, 2008#192008-12-01T02:21+00:00

We stopped in there on Saturday night and had a good time. The back entrance is now open.

We were impressed by the decor and the DJ had the crowd moving. The place was doing good business.

pillpusher2007 · PostDec 09, 2008#202008-12-09T09:44+00:00

Sounds bad a**. Look forward to going on a weekend! Also looks premiere for throwing a private party. I saw something on the website about New Years. Does anyone know more about this? Sounds alot better than going to the cliche banquet hall/bar then hotel where you have to fight to get a crappy draught/well(those of you who have been know what Im talking about).

vollum · PostJan 03, 2009#212009-01-03T17:09+00:00

We tried to go there last night at about 7:00, but no one was home....Rang the buzzer in the alley but no one came to the door. Does this place still exist?

innov8ion · PostJan 03, 2009#222009-01-03T22:31+00:00

I noticed they were throwing a NYE shindig on a walk from City Grocer while picking up some wine, cheese and such.

juiceinkirkwood · PostJan 04, 2009#232009-01-04T06:25+00:00

vollum wrote:We tried to go there last night at about 7:00, but no one was home....Rang the buzzer in the alley but no one came to the door. Does this place still exist?

Maybe they thought you were the federales.

stlouishills74 · PostJan 06, 2009#242009-01-06T00:29+00:00

I don't think they open until 9pm on Saturdays.

vollum · PostJan 06, 2009#252009-01-06T15:12+00:00

We went on Friday....Supposedly the happy hour ends at 7:30 on Fridays. You would think they would be open at 7:00.