Thick as Thieves opened in 2022 and is downtown Boise’s hidden cocktail haven—an intimate, candle-lit speakeasy where the guest is always the star. Entry begins with a secret: visitors dial 102 on a vintage rotary phone before a mirror-covered door swings open to reveal a dark, moody room designed for memorable, personalized hospitality. Thick as Thieves is built on the belief that service is the most important ingredient in the bar. Every detail of the experience is crafted to make guests feel seen, welcomed, and delighted.
The cocktail program is equally intentional. Technique-driven and powered by extensive daily prep, it draws from culinary inspiration, nostalgic and authentic flavors that are meaningful to our team. Batching or infusions are not allowed in Idaho and these boundaries have pushed us to find new ways to maximize flavor in every drink while also creating a stellar NA program. The team uses clarification, Spinzalls, milk punches, forced carbonation, kakigori, and other advanced methods to create cocktails with precision and character, allowing us to dial in texture, clarity, and consistency. Our ice is hand cut daily to maintain control over dilution and presentation. Our bartenders are highly skilled in both technique and hospitality which keeps the drinks sharp and the service intentional.
Menu highlights include the Greedy Monk, inspired by green curry, and Bangkok Dangerous, a refined take on mango sticky rice. Wonder Years channels the playful comfort of peanut butter and jelly, while Maui Breakfast—a fast, flash-blended Ramos riff—features clarified papaya soda and a methylcellulose passionfruit.
With hidden black-light–revealed cocktails and an atmosphere that feels both exclusive and welcoming, Thick as Thieves offers Boise a speakeasy experience where inventive drinks and heartfelt hospitality meet behind a secret door.
In 2024 we opened our sister bar Bar, Please! in front of Thick as Thieves officially making us a dual concept bar. Bar, Please! is a neighborhood style bar with a friendly atmosphere and an emphasis on highballs and spritzes with the same serious cocktail approach found at Thick As Thieves.
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