Mata Hari's Speakeasy

Itty bitty hole in the wall. Maybe 50 seats, tops, probably less. But definitely a place with character.

Found out the doorman was unnecessarily rude to someone in my group after we entered. No professionalism and straight arrogance, what idiocy to miss out on 7+ people spending money at your location due to a poor attitude. Read the other 1 star reviews, not good business, we left and took our money elsewhere.

Nice environment, not great drinks.

This place is an absolute joke. I ordered a martini – a two-ingredient drink, which should be foolproof – and somehow, they managed to mess it up. Easily the worst martini I’ve ever had.

We were lured in by the promise of a cabaret, so we paid $120 for tickets for me and my fiancé. What we got was a stinky, dark, cramped room with five “dancers” who looked like they’d rather be anywhere else. Honestly, calling them dancers is an insult to actual dancers. And calling that mess a “cabaret” is just insane.

There were no singers, no real performances, just terrible music blasting through a speaker. It was awkward, uncomfortable, and a complete scam. Save your money and avoid this place at all costs.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Your bouncer told me I couldn't go in because I was a man and I was wearing a dress vest without a shirt underneath. If I was a woman he wouldn't have even blinked twice. I was very much following the dress code and quite frankly some of the men in sweatpants and sports jerseys inside were not. That kind of prejudice and discrimination is a very big problem. I'd suggest a course on inclusion and diversity for the staff. Sad and really disappointing.

Service: 1

Don't waste your time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very disappointed, been to lots of speak easys and this one had no atmosphere, 2 bartenders that obviously went ready as they were cleaning up from the night before, no wait people as we sat on couch for 20 mins and place only had about 30 people in it. But , when we walked in the place stinks , the carpets probably hadn’t been cleaned in years ,and there was loud modern music coming from the speakers . We left without a drink , the place was just nasty. Lots of nicer speak easys to spend money and time at. Also guy at door forgot to ask for password so this took away some of the fun..

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Over all the place had a great atmosphere and the drinks were pretty good. That being said they were kind of expensive but I feel like that’s most of Savannah. The burlesque show was a great time and the performers were amazing, definitely worth a stop in to see the show. The guy at the door harassed us for money on the way out though and made some of my group feel uncomfortable. Other than that it was a good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

This is the first review i have ever wrote. I am not one to write reviews nor bad ones at that... but to all, beware!

Password is cash, venmo, paypal, cashapp, carrier pigeon - the front door bouncer / (bald guy with chain cross), will harass you for a "tip", more than a crackhead in the ghetto will. Requested a tip 3 + times & could not enjoy our time.
My girlfriend & myself were celebrating her birthday, when we recieved the WORST experience out of any speakeasy / bar, we have ever been too. The service took forever & there was nothing special about this place. It's very uncomfortable, & would recommend to never waste your money nor time here.
Take your business anywhere else!

*07-21-2024 update in response to owners reply*
My ID expires in 2031. I did not give a "paper ID". My ID was accepted upon arrival.
The front door man harassed me because I did not know the "password". (which is on google & still let me in) Then proceeded to exortion of a tip the entire time I was there. While i was there, i had 3 interactions of him & each one was him wanting money. At the door, when I was at the bar (ordered 1 cocktail), then when I was leaving.

Shall we pull up that audio & video??

The owner of a "fine establishment" should make a recovery of a poor experience, instead of making false accusations. I was already harassed at your establishment for money (because I didn't know the password) and now I'm being accused of "providing an expired ID".. & what is a "paper ID"? a passport?.. I'm on vacation from SC with a valid ID, to how I made it here in the first place. Well aware of state to state laws.

If you pull up your video & audio you will see and hear that the front door guy spent .2 seconds checking my ID, and the rest of the duration evaluating my pockets. I would of been harassed less on W 38th & Bulloch street, than here.

The location of the establishment was awesome; different ownership & staff would make a HUGE 180° difference. Just to say if my ID was to be expired, that warrants your customers to be harassed?.. If i could give zero stars, I would.
To all reading this, please read other reviews as well, you will notice similarities via front door guy / bouncer (older bald man with cross chain, red shirt, around 5 ft 11).. . take your business elsewhere!

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

They serve a great glass of water

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not the greatest speakeasy or cocktail bar. Would suggest skipping it for other places in Savannah.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

We came here to watch the Downtown Delilah’s Burlesque show. Absolutely incredible! The atmosphere, the show and the whole experience is so much fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cotton Candy Martini

My girlfriend and I came here for the Burlesque Show and a few drinks after dinner. The atmosphere is that of a speakeasy and the bartenders were very knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time watching the Downtown Delilahs perform thier Burlesque Show. The show had a great host named Jamie and was well put together. My girlfriend and I had a blast! I recommend checking them out for a fun night out and memororable Burlesque Show.

Parking: Since this is located in an alley and near River Street. Parking would be hard to find so I recommend a parking garage or street parking and then walking to the venue.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Ambiance was great, and the burlesque show was awesome but the drinks were horrible. I asked for a dirty martini and literally was only served olive brine. I’m also a bartender and could count that he put two ounces of olive brine and only .75 of gin. Very disappointed, especially because they were a tad pricey. Quality control should be an area of concern.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 1

Lovely, hidden speakeasy. The atmosphere is what makes it! Ordered a Dark & Stormy, which was fantastic. We stayed for the Cabaret show of the Downtown Delilahs. The show was a little late starting and rather expensive for what it is. The dancers were mostly fabulous and the MC was witty, although we didn’t pay to play music trivia between sets… we paid to watch burlesque dancers…so. Anyway, definitely check the speakeasy out and catch the dancers when it isn’t an “off” night.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 2