Nice little place to take friends or a date and have a nice chill night to enjoy some drinks and good company. They had live music when we went and it was entertaining. The drinks were fantastic and had a lot of showmanship to them. Would definitely go back.
If you are looking for a quiet, sort of chill vibe this is not the place. Crowded and loud. Maybe some people are good with that, but there are a million places you can get that in ICT. Was hoping for something a little unique.
HisLove
We made reservations weeks in advance. It was Valentine's Day and they had an inexperienced wait staff for the busiest night of the year. We've been there annually and never ran into such bad service. It was noisy and over packed. Less is more. We would have spent double but couldn't get drinks served fast enough. Bartenders had lulls waiting on waitresses.
Raeley G.
I absolutely loved the vibes here -- dim lighting, historic charm, comfortable seating, and wonderful drinks (albeit pricey). I loved the "dizzy dame" cocktail. The setting is intimate enough for a romantic date night, but still informal enough for a group of friends to gather and hang out for hours. They had live jazz music on the Friday night we went, which made it all the more fun. At first we weren't sure how to get into the speakeasy, but you have to go through the Ambassador Hotel lobby, through some hallways and down stairs, before you come to a door where a doorperson will admit you. All in all, it's a unique experience to have in Wichita and I look forward to returning!
The servers and bartenders are amazing and great at suggesting drinks. There was awesome live music the night we went. We didn't eat this time but you're able to order anything from the Siena Tuscan restaurant as well. We had a great time.
Zach Howard
Had an amazing time last night. Great music, excellent service, and the drinks were perfect. The entire staff made sure we felt special on our 10 yr anniversary. Sienna grill menu is available upon request. Food was stellar! The country singer last night dedicated a song to us for our anniversary. Very cool! Best experience we’ve had in a long time. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justine Walling
Really made us feel special for our 10 year anniversary ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Smith
Great experience and
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
JudyRoseArt
My family and I have made a tradition of coming here on the holidays! You've got that ol' Speakeasy flair, with a great atmosphere, great staff, and amazing drinks!
This might have been a much more pleasant experience except that the live music was so loud, it was not enjoyable. The venue is cozy and comfortable, but I did not appreciate having to yell into my table mate's ear and vice versa to have a conversation. I thought the food offerings were too meat and cheese heavy. This is Kansas; why is it so hard to just find some good warm bread and spreads? A vegetable appetizer would have been nice. It was difficult to find something to order. My table mate chose calamari; the dips were very good. I do not like calamari. Again, this is Kansas. The drink was nice; the service was good. I may not return due to the obnoxiously loud music and lack of acceptable appetizers, but I did like the venue.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Paige Henderson
So, there I was, descending into the depths of the Ambassador Hotel in Wichita, on a quest for Dockum, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar. It’s like stepping into a Prohibition-era hideout, but with fewer flappers and more people like me, wondering if they're cool enough to be there.The place is dark, like a bat’s boudoir, but cozy, with an air of mystery. It’s the kind of spot where you half expect to whisper a password to a man with a monocle. The decor is nice, though one or two pieces of wall art made me wonder if they were chosen in the dark. But let's not nitpick about aesthetics when there are cocktails to be had.Speaking of which, the cocktails here don’t just arrive; they perform. I had three, each a mini theatrical production. I mean, setting a drink on fire right at your table? It's like dinner and a show, but the dinner is liquid, and the show is pyrotechnics. The drinks were strong enough to make me consider a career in espionage, yet not so strong that I’d forget my own alias.The servers are like cocktail wizards - knowledgeable, attentive, and thankfully, not wearing pointy hats. They're the kind of people who can discuss the merits of obscure bitters and not make you feel like a culinary troglodyte.What’s truly remarkable about Dockum is that it offers a slice of upscale life in a town where your Friday night could easily become as predictable as a sitcom rerun. It’s a welcome diversion for those of us looking to escape our usual haunts without having to resort to something drastic like skydiving or, heaven forbid, a running club.Now, getting into Dockum is an adventure in itself. You must first tackle their website to make a reservation. Then, once at the hotel, you navigate to the correct elevator - because apparently, not all elevators are created equal. And finally, the pièce de résistance, you knock thrice on a door, like you're entering a wizard's lair or trying not to wake a sleeping dragon. If lost, the hotel staff are your friendly dungeon guides.Would I recommend Dockum? In a heartbeat. It's not just a bar, it’s an evening adventure. For anyone in Wichita looking for a detour from the mundane or a cocktail that might spontaneously combust, Dockum is the place!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Short staffed is my guess for the holiday. No ambience like last trip. No live music. Drinks were presented with no flare or specialness to them. Last time cup dryers were used, flaming and smoking drinks were played up and lighting was better. No souvenier bottle for $20 signature drink was a disappointment.
David W.
Everything about Dockum was great. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the cool vibe, and the staff were awesome. Most of all the history of the location and how the staff highlighted it was very unique! Highly recommend Dockum.
KaitR
Had dinner for my birthday and the staff made it very special. Filet was amazing! Cocktails were just as good, if not better. Servers were all friendly and the bartenders were knowledgeable, entertaining, and were running like a well oiled machine. Definitely deserves a visit for your next special occasion.
Nice little place to take friends or a date and have a nice chill night to enjoy some drinks and good company. They had live music when we went and it was entertaining. The drinks were fantastic and had a lot of showmanship to them. Would definitely go back.
If you are looking for a quiet, sort of chill vibe this is not the place. Crowded and loud. Maybe some people are good with that, but there are a million places you can get that in ICT. Was hoping for something a little unique.
We made reservations weeks in advance. It was Valentine's Day and they had an inexperienced wait staff for the busiest night of the year. We've been there annually and never ran into such bad service. It was noisy and over packed. Less is more. We would have spent double but couldn't get drinks served fast enough. Bartenders had lulls waiting on waitresses.
I absolutely loved the vibes here -- dim lighting, historic charm, comfortable seating, and wonderful drinks (albeit pricey). I loved the "dizzy dame" cocktail. The setting is intimate enough for a romantic date night, but still informal enough for a group of friends to gather and hang out for hours. They had live jazz music on the Friday night we went, which made it all the more fun. At first we weren't sure how to get into the speakeasy, but you have to go through the Ambassador Hotel lobby, through some hallways and down stairs, before you come to a door where a doorperson will admit you. All in all, it's a unique experience to have in Wichita and I look forward to returning!
The servers and bartenders are amazing and great at suggesting drinks. There was awesome live music the night we went. We didn't eat this time but you're able to order anything from the Siena Tuscan restaurant as well. We had a great time.
Had an amazing time last night. Great music, excellent service, and the drinks were perfect. The entire staff made sure we felt special on our 10 yr anniversary. Sienna grill menu is available upon request. Food was stellar! The country singer last night dedicated a song to us for our anniversary. Very cool! Best experience we’ve had in a long time. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really made us feel special for our 10 year anniversary ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience and
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My family and I have made a tradition of coming here on the holidays! You've got that ol' Speakeasy flair, with a great atmosphere, great staff, and amazing drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gascon Malbec, Charcuterie, Truffle Fries
Fun speakeasy environment with inventive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This might have been a much more pleasant experience except that the live music was so loud, it was not enjoyable. The venue is cozy and comfortable, but I did not appreciate having to yell into my table mate's ear and vice versa to have a conversation. I thought the food offerings were too meat and cheese heavy. This is Kansas; why is it so hard to just find some good warm bread and spreads? A vegetable appetizer would have been nice. It was difficult to find something to order. My table mate chose calamari; the dips were very good. I do not like calamari. Again, this is Kansas. The drink was nice; the service was good. I may not return due to the obnoxiously loud music and lack of acceptable appetizers, but I did like the venue.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
So, there I was, descending into the depths of the Ambassador Hotel in Wichita, on a quest for Dockum, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar. It’s like stepping into a Prohibition-era hideout, but with fewer flappers and more people like me, wondering if they're cool enough to be there.The place is dark, like a bat’s boudoir, but cozy, with an air of mystery. It’s the kind of spot where you half expect to whisper a password to a man with a monocle. The decor is nice, though one or two pieces of wall art made me wonder if they were chosen in the dark. But let's not nitpick about aesthetics when there are cocktails to be had.Speaking of which, the cocktails here don’t just arrive; they perform. I had three, each a mini theatrical production. I mean, setting a drink on fire right at your table? It's like dinner and a show, but the dinner is liquid, and the show is pyrotechnics. The drinks were strong enough to make me consider a career in espionage, yet not so strong that I’d forget my own alias.The servers are like cocktail wizards - knowledgeable, attentive, and thankfully, not wearing pointy hats. They're the kind of people who can discuss the merits of obscure bitters and not make you feel like a culinary troglodyte.What’s truly remarkable about Dockum is that it offers a slice of upscale life in a town where your Friday night could easily become as predictable as a sitcom rerun. It’s a welcome diversion for those of us looking to escape our usual haunts without having to resort to something drastic like skydiving or, heaven forbid, a running club.Now, getting into Dockum is an adventure in itself. You must first tackle their website to make a reservation. Then, once at the hotel, you navigate to the correct elevator - because apparently, not all elevators are created equal. And finally, the pièce de résistance, you knock thrice on a door, like you're entering a wizard's lair or trying not to wake a sleeping dragon. If lost, the hotel staff are your friendly dungeon guides.Would I recommend Dockum? In a heartbeat. It's not just a bar, it’s an evening adventure. For anyone in Wichita looking for a detour from the mundane or a cocktail that might spontaneously combust, Dockum is the place!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Short staffed is my guess for the holiday. No ambience like last trip. No live music. Drinks were presented with no flare or specialness to them. Last time cup dryers were used, flaming and smoking drinks were played up and lighting was better. No souvenier bottle for $20 signature drink was a disappointment.
Everything about Dockum was great. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the cool vibe, and the staff were awesome. Most of all the history of the location and how the staff highlighted it was very unique! Highly recommend Dockum.
Had dinner for my birthday and the staff made it very special. Filet was amazing! Cocktails were just as good, if not better. Servers were all friendly and the bartenders were knowledgeable, entertaining, and were running like a well oiled machine. Definitely deserves a visit for your next special occasion.