A small hidden gem with a beautiful Christmas atmosphere ❤️?!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dominic Possoch
This establishment offers a quite outstanding experience: there is no visible sign of a somewhat official entry just a door in a random back alley wall but once you’ve entered you stumble into another dimension: good ol’ speakeasy vibes all over the place! The cocktails are outstanding, prices are reasonable, the bartenders are masters of their craft. I had a really good time taking to Will. And if you do enjoy the occasional sip you better get moving to this fine establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Steven Bailey
The best drinks in town. Maybe it’s the bartenders or maybe it’s the dark academic feel of the space itself (it’s the bartenders). Solid food choices thanks to Restaurant Tyler.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Lamb Gnocchi
Robby Olsen
Great food and service, love the atmosphere and vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christie D.
The environment is romantic and the cocktails are delicious. This is a gem in an area where you don't find many places like this. The food was good, there were a few mistakes made like forgetting to bring certain things and only having one spoon left for our desert that we ordered but overall good experience and good food.
Greg L.
Cool atmosphere and that is it!! Worst old fashion I've ever had!! Bourbon is insanely overpriced and food the food is horrible. Waste your money somewhere else
Shivam Ishanpara
This place was a recommendation by a friend and I must say I am very impressived by the place. The Guest Room and Restaurant Tyler are connected together and serve the same food menu. The difference between the two is that the Guest Room has to be entered through the back alley.The speak easy has a great atmosphere and does not require a password anymore to enter. While this may take away a bit from the exclusive feel, it is understandable from the perspective of a business trying to make money.The staff is very friendly and made me feel very welcome despite it being my first time there. The bartender is a great conversationalist and really knows what he is doing. This is the type of place that I recommend you allow the bartender to have fun and make you an experimental drink. For me he created a gin, absent and cucumber based delicious drink that was not overly sweet and had an excellent aroma and texture.I arrived before the kitchen was going to close but they gladly served me regardless. I ordered the braised lamb gnocchi and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was richer and spicier than I expected but very flavourful. The portion size was nice and I even had leftovers.Overall I would say this is a great place to experience while in the area. It is expensive but expected considering the experience. I would recommend calling to see how busy it is before arriving. If I am ever in the area, I will definitely be back!
Kevin A.
The best experience in the South during Christmas season! Otherwise, it's a great location for a nice toddy or desert to cap off your evening. Call ahead!
Jay Humphries
We had an amazing time. The bartenders were great. This is the best time I've had in Starkville since Alabama beat Mississippi State here.
We went on a Saturday for a date night and will definitely be back. The ambiance is very dark, fun, and intimate. Our cocktails were delicious and very well balanced. We ordered the pork belly pappardelle and the lamb gnocchi. The gnocchi is the best pasta dish I've ever had. We're instantly obsessed with this place.
Bridgette McBrayer
Drinks were well crafted and the food was delicious. Wish it was a little quieter and more speakeasy-like but it was a great time
Brandy A.
The food was not good and very expensive The atmosphere made me feel like I was in a basement and nasty
Caroline Prather
Being a senior college student in Starkville, I had been wanting to visit The Guest Room since my freshman year (especially during Christmas). My boyfriend and I decided we were going to go before we left for the holidays. We arrived 20 minutes after it opened and were told there was an hour and a half wait. We decided we were going to get there early the next night instead. But when we showed up 20 minutes before open and still had to be put on the wait list for 2 hours was a little disheartening. Despite this, we decided to wait. When it was finally time to be seated we were super excited and were going to make the most of the experience. We ordered drinks and decided to place an order for the crawfish dip appetizer. When the drinks arrived we realized that while they were tasty, they were incredibly small for the price which was a little disappointing. But we were super excited for the dip especially since it was around $13. But this is where the real problem began. I took one bite and had to spit it out because it did not taste right. My boyfriend tried it after seeing my reaction and he said the exact same thing. The dish had only one or two bites out of it when we had to stop because I honestly felt like I become sick if I took another bite. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, I reluctantly decided to mention it to our server who told us that he could not exchange it or take it off the bill. We were so off-put by this experience that we immediately asked for our check and left. The entire experience was very disheartening and disappointing especially since this had been something I had been looking forward to for the past 4 years. Would not recommend unless there are serious changes made.
Jessica Fleming Crawford
Wonderful place with great selection of alcohol for fabulous drinks and the best speakeasy atmosphere ever! Had a ball.
Great bar atmosphere and the food is great.
A small hidden gem with a beautiful Christmas atmosphere ❤️?!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This establishment offers a quite outstanding experience: there is no visible sign of a somewhat official entry just a door in a random back alley wall but once you’ve entered you stumble into another dimension: good ol’ speakeasy vibes all over the place! The cocktails are outstanding, prices are reasonable, the bartenders are masters of their craft. I had a really good time taking to Will. And if you do enjoy the occasional sip you better get moving to this fine establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The best drinks in town. Maybe it’s the bartenders or maybe it’s the dark academic feel of the space itself (it’s the bartenders). Solid food choices thanks to Restaurant Tyler.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Lamb Gnocchi
Great food and service, love the atmosphere and vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The environment is romantic and the cocktails are delicious. This is a gem in an area where you don't find many places like this. The food was good, there were a few mistakes made like forgetting to bring certain things and only having one spoon left for our desert that we ordered but overall good experience and good food.
Cool atmosphere and that is it!! Worst old fashion I've ever had!! Bourbon is insanely overpriced and food the food is horrible. Waste your money somewhere else
This place was a recommendation by a friend and I must say I am very impressived by the place. The Guest Room and Restaurant Tyler are connected together and serve the same food menu. The difference between the two is that the Guest Room has to be entered through the back alley.The speak easy has a great atmosphere and does not require a password anymore to enter. While this may take away a bit from the exclusive feel, it is understandable from the perspective of a business trying to make money.The staff is very friendly and made me feel very welcome despite it being my first time there. The bartender is a great conversationalist and really knows what he is doing. This is the type of place that I recommend you allow the bartender to have fun and make you an experimental drink. For me he created a gin, absent and cucumber based delicious drink that was not overly sweet and had an excellent aroma and texture.I arrived before the kitchen was going to close but they gladly served me regardless. I ordered the braised lamb gnocchi and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was richer and spicier than I expected but very flavourful. The portion size was nice and I even had leftovers.Overall I would say this is a great place to experience while in the area. It is expensive but expected considering the experience. I would recommend calling to see how busy it is before arriving. If I am ever in the area, I will definitely be back!
The best experience in the South during Christmas season! Otherwise, it's a great location for a nice toddy or desert to cap off your evening. Call ahead!
We had an amazing time. The bartenders were great. This is the best time I've had in Starkville since Alabama beat Mississippi State here.
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We went on a Saturday for a date night and will definitely be back. The ambiance is very dark, fun, and intimate. Our cocktails were delicious and very well balanced. We ordered the pork belly pappardelle and the lamb gnocchi. The gnocchi is the best pasta dish I've ever had. We're instantly obsessed with this place.
Drinks were well crafted and the food was delicious. Wish it was a little quieter and more speakeasy-like but it was a great time
The food was not good and very expensive The atmosphere made me feel like I was in a basement and nasty
Being a senior college student in Starkville, I had been wanting to visit The Guest Room since my freshman year (especially during Christmas). My boyfriend and I decided we were going to go before we left for the holidays. We arrived 20 minutes after it opened and were told there was an hour and a half wait. We decided we were going to get there early the next night instead. But when we showed up 20 minutes before open and still had to be put on the wait list for 2 hours was a little disheartening. Despite this, we decided to wait. When it was finally time to be seated we were super excited and were going to make the most of the experience. We ordered drinks and decided to place an order for the crawfish dip appetizer. When the drinks arrived we realized that while they were tasty, they were incredibly small for the price which was a little disappointing. But we were super excited for the dip especially since it was around $13. But this is where the real problem began. I took one bite and had to spit it out because it did not taste right. My boyfriend tried it after seeing my reaction and he said the exact same thing. The dish had only one or two bites out of it when we had to stop because I honestly felt like I become sick if I took another bite. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, I reluctantly decided to mention it to our server who told us that he could not exchange it or take it off the bill. We were so off-put by this experience that we immediately asked for our check and left. The entire experience was very disheartening and disappointing especially since this had been something I had been looking forward to for the past 4 years. Would not recommend unless there are serious changes made.
Wonderful place with great selection of alcohol for fabulous drinks and the best speakeasy atmosphere ever! Had a ball.