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March 2024 by Alexa R.
Absolutely obsessed with this place! I have not yet stayed as a guest, but visited here twice in the same day because it was so phenomenal. The service/bartenders, mixology, ambiance made this such an enjoyable experience. The flatbreads are also delicious!! Highly recommend the bar in the hotel as well as the speakeasy at night.
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February 2024 by Emily V
I went last year as a hotel guest and loved the drinks, but this year's trip was rough - the bartender had no interest in controlling a very loud, very rowdy crowd that were fully screaming at each other (at 9 PM, not near bar close) when the overall background volume did not warrant it. My fiance and I waited behind/by the group who were yelling and monopolizing the bar, hoping that the bartender would realize we were trying to order, but she didn't seem to notice or care. It was uncomfortable enough that we eventually went upstairs to the apothecary. We could hear the speakeasy patrons yelling from the basement below but stayed for the excellent drinks and service that we received at the apothecary.
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February 2024 by Jennifer L.
We enjoyed our stay immensely. The room was clean and very nicely decorated. Also, enjoyed a few drinks at the bar. Will return in the future!
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February 2024 by Tracy S.
Best kept secret - now that I let the cat out of the bag! Great service and beautiful rooms! The speakeasy is so fun and amazing! Cocktails are great and they have a small appetizer menu which is perfect too!
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February 2024 by Amber B.
We went into the speakeasy and it was so much fun! Decorated for the season and so many fun drinks! The bartender even made me a drink off the menu! It was a great experience! Can't wait to visit Lake Geneva again!
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January 2024 by James Dean
This was great. They have a real speakeasy experience from the entry through the atmosphere and drinks. This is a worthwhile stop. I genuinely believe if you’re with the right person, you’ll have a lively evening.
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December 2023 by Connie S.
My husband and I stayed here for weekend get away! First impression was super charming and elegant mansion! Going during Christmas time with all the holiday decorations is a must! The staff are all friendly and we enjoyed the speak easy/bar on Saturday night! A lot of fun history! The 4/5 stars comes from the fact that we could hear the music from the basement all the way up to our room on the 2nd floor room! The sound carries easily through the vents. It's an old hotel but some additional sound proofing would have been nice as we were trying to sleep at 10pm and the music didn't stop until almost midnight. Needless to say we will be back as it was very relaxing to get away from hustle and bustle of the city but maybe pick a different room next time!
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November 2023 by Cindy Denler
Such a cool place…You really do need the password to get in..Sooo fun!
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October 2023 by Eileen M.
We recently stayed in the Charlotte Brontë suite in the main mansion. The room was a great size, very clean and well appointed. It was very convenient to have the Apothecary right downstairs and the Speakeasy was a fun experience. Both offered great cocktails and delicious goat cheese and fig flat bread and amazing spinach artichoke dip. The staff was friendly and helpful, making our weekend getaway an amazing experience. We'll definitely return!
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October 2023 by Steve Rish
Cute little speakeasy with great drinks and nice
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October 2023 by Linda K.
Nice place, lots of different rooms to sit in and enjoy a drink. One of the bartenders was not so great, too busy talking with some girls, I guess I was invisible.
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August 2023 by Ankita S.
One of my favorite things to do in a new place is find really good cocktails! The Apothecary Bar at the Maxwell Mansion Hotel was one of the top rated cocktail bars in Lake Geneva and I totally get why. The hotel itself seems a little unassuming when you drive past it but the black and white decor is a total vibe. Since we were only there for a day, we didn't stay there, but we got a chance to get drinks at the bar and walk through the first floor of the house. I got a Lychee Luau and my husband got an Agave Sun by Lakefront which is what they recommended when my husband asked for something similar to a summer shandy. He liked his beer and likened it to a Blue Moon. My cocktail was very good - sweet and tart. The lychee was a little too subtle for my taste but overall very good. They also have a kitchen/restaurant but they couldn't off us a menu until 6pm because of a private event going on. There is also a speakeasy, but it's only open starting 9pm and you need a password to enter (which isn't hard to find!). Exploring the house was cool too! The bartenders were super friendly and told us about Dr. Maxwell and things to look out for in the house. Overall a very nice experience.
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August 2023 by Chuck Fell
Basement bar in the Maxwell Mansion, Lake Geneva, styled after the speakeasies of the prohibition era. Fun. Quite small, was very crowded when we were there on a Saturday night. Cocktails, beers, wine. A very cool place.
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August 2023 by John J.
Great place to hear live music good ambiance and service. Would return again to listen to music and enjoy some food again
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June 2023 by Jay
Worst Bartender!!My friends and I went to The Speakeasy over the weekend. We went to the bartender to get some shots for the group. She made our shots and we tipped her well. After some time we went to get different shots and she said "I don't have those shots and for that matter am not even gonna make any shots anymore. I am not gonna make anymore shots for YOU guys".We were shocked to hear this. We had only 1 shot until then and she simply said she won't make any for us.We left the bar coz of this rude and racist behavior. The gentleman at the door was not happy about this and apologized to us while we were leaving. The bartender heard him and said "What are you saying sorry for? Don't say sorry for anything".While the bar is great, the bartender is rude and racist. Stay away from this place. Go upstairs to Apothecary instead.