The Backdoor

COOL FUN BAR AND DECOR . GREAT CRAFTED DRINKS . PERFECT FOR DATE NIGHT OR INTIMATE GATHERING OF FRIENDS.

great cocktail bar. the drinks are delicious and the ambiance is enchanting. some nights, they'll have live music or aerial performers, which is always a treat. one of the few places in fremont that's still upholding the unique artsy character of its past. wish they were open 7 days a week!

No prices on the menu, even for basic beers and drinks. Menu was out of date. 20% Auto-gratuity for groups of 5 or more. 3% extra charge if you use a Credit Card. Service was ok, time to drinks was quiet long for a place that didn't seem super busy and 2 bar tenders. The theme was really just cheap decorations with some decent wall paintings. The chairs were not comfortable at all. The place really had no guide to what a speak easy was or the style of ordering. If you haven't been to one that gives you the rundown on how things work, you would be pretty lost like most my friends who just opted to order the basic cocktails and beers. If anything I would say this place is more of a restaurant then a real attempt at being a Speak Easy. There is food, but I didn't try any so can't be a judge on that. Overall, there is far better Speak Easy(s) out there.

Amazing magical evening. The aerialist was stunning, the music was wonderful. The whole evening felt surreal. The bartender Ireland and Brantley made sure we were taken care of all night. High recommend.

What a cool place! Love the atmosphere. The server was great. I'd love to go back.

Atmosphere/ambience, lighting, wall art, other décor are all PERFECT. 100% Service is VERY slow (though polite!) regardless of number of customers: last time I came on a Friday at 7:30pm when there were only 6 other tables in use, my party waited 30 minutes for the waiter to first show up just to say hello and take drink orders. Drinks are delightful (though they arrive an hour after you've first arrived). Haven't tried the food in over 7 years so no comment at this time. Summary: come only if you have LOTS of time and patience, and enjoy a classy view/ambience.