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By Scotlyn Ogle
Tucked away inside the South Main district’s Wishbone and Flynt is a hidden gem — a speakeasy-esque cocktail lounge called the Amber Room.
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By Scotlyn Ogle
The bar is whiskey-based, but is in the process of transitioning to include tequila soon.
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By Scotlyn Ogle
The entrance to the lounge is hidden behind a door covered in more than 20 knobs.
We may be out of the Prohibition Era, but there’s something exciting about a secret bar that brings a little excitement to a nightly outing.
Tucked away inside the South Main district’s Wishbone & Flynt is a hidden gem — a speakeasy-esque cocktail lounge called the Amber Room.
Named after the original Amber Room, which was dismantled during World War II and never to be seen again, the cocktail lounge reflects the chambers upscale, yet comfortable atmosphere.
Finding the lounge is a bit of a game, since there is no sign outside. Once guests enter through the restaurant, they find themselves in a short maze of curtains that leads to the Amber Room.
“We wanted to let it take off organically, so we didn’t promote it when we first opened,” says Executive Chef Stefon Rishel. “The whole goal is to have a hidden gem for people to retreat, have a nice craft cocktail without any pretentiousness.”
The entrance to the lounge is hidden behind a door covered in more than 20 knobs. Pick the right one, and you’ll be led into the dimly lit room and rewarded with a chance to try one of its signature whiskey cocktails.
The room combines Moroccan and Old English inspirations, aiming for something that is contemporary but also classic.
Seating varies throughout the space, with everything from classic bar stools to vintage velvet couches. The walls are exposed brick, which gives the space a dated, yet comfortable feel, and are decorated with portraits, mirrors, and decor that represent the era.
The bar is whiskey-based, but is in the process of transitioning to include tequila soon. And while they don’t have a set cocktail list yet, they do offer multiple signatures, like the Betsy Price, a vodka-Topo Chico with a lemongrass-lime simple syrup.
Another signature drink, the Happy Baggett, is an ode to the late Fort Worth developer. On top of the cost of the cocktail, they also charge a dollar that goes directly to children’s charity funds to honor Baggett and his work.
“There was nothing like it in the South Main Village for craft cocktails, so it is a completely different space, a different mentality and ideology,” Rishel says. “There is so much residential area up here, everything is walkable, and now they have a place to go out late and have a nice cocktail.”
You can experience everything the Amber Room has to offer Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to midnight, and Friday through Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. — no password needed.
