Wunderbar

I didn't have any food. But the day I went, think it was a Thursday. It was packed. We sat at the bar and it was super busy. However, we got our drinks quickly. Because it was so busy and so many people coming in we didn't get a chance to get a second drink.

BUT if we had more time, the wait would have been worth it. The drinks are really cool takes on the traditional and even new ones. Definitely a good night out with a loved one.

Visited Wunderbar for the first time and was very intrigued by their menu. They offer classic renditions of popular drinks listed on "white cards" and their unique take on those classic drinks on the reverse side "black cards."

I took my mother to her first speakeasy experience as there aren't many experiences close to San Mateo. She enjoyed their Margarita which was strong yet balanced drink.

I spoke with the bartender (I'm sorry I missed his name) about my preferences. I was interested in the Sidewinder, however not a huge fan of rum and asked for a gin option. He recommended the off menu drink, Shapeshifter. It was delightful and exactly what I was looking for. After enjoying the Shapeshifter with complimentary popcorn, I was curious about the Sidewinder and ended up ordering it as my second drink. I still preferred the Shapeshifter, but it was still a nice drink. I would recommend it to anyone who wouldn't mind rum as the main spirit.

We enjoyed the bar experience and would highly recommend this place for groups under 4 as it is a small intimate space.

I plan to take more friends and family to Wunderbar as it's a nice local speakeasy.

Cozy speakeasy located in a basement. Our friends who live nearby made reservations since it's really hard to find a spot there--reservations are definitely required. We were lucky they found availability when we were visiting for the weekend.

I really enjoyed the decor; it has an esoteric charm and interesting cocktail options. Our party of five was seated in their Nook, a sort of reserved area that left our group very comfy. This might sound like a comment from an oldie (but hey, we're not in our 20s anymore), but I really appreciate atmospheres where you can actually talk with your party, even with music playing.

Our party ordered the Old Fashioned, a Martini, El Lobo, and Lost at Sea, and everyone was happy with their choices.

Overall, it's a really nice place, and we enjoyed our time there!

Great drinks, service, in an amazing speakeasy ambiance.
Make sure you make a reservation before going. It's intimate and tends to get busy.
Their own cocktails are really good

Fantastic speakeasy that really takes down the rabbit-hole into a new world. I absolutely loved the theme, the decor and the comfortable environment. The waiter was really great too in answering our many questions and handling some of our requests for mocktail versions of some of the cocktails.
All the cocktails and mocktails our table ordered were done really well. I ordered the Lost at Sea and really enjoyed it - i think using a more exotic and tropical flavour like pandan in a rum-based drink was a great idea.

Wunderbar is such a cute speakeasy! I would come back for the ambiance alone (very Alice in Wonderland-esque). The drinks are pretty good as well, but a little bit on the sweeter side. Service is solid with friendly staff who are knowledgeable about the drinks. They also give you free popcorn that you can grab on your own. Definitely get a reservation if you want to come here as the space is small. Probably not the best for large groups over 4.

Went here with my partner to celebrate and what an awesome experience it was. Gotta find the secret entrance in the back of the hotdog restaurant. Follow the white rabbit!

The drinks were extremely tasty. They have classic cocktails as well as riffs of the classics. I like to try new things so I tried the El Lobo and Lone at Sea. Both I would 10/10 recommend. El Lobo has whiskey and horchata. It has a clarified cocktail vibe so if that's your jam, definitely give it a try. The Lone at Sea was a tiki style Rum based cocktail which was the perfect end to my drink line up since we had reservations for bbq after but I wouldn't mind just heading upstairs for some brats and beer.

My partner was recommend the shapeshifter by our waiter. It's a Gin based cocktail with passion fruit. Refreshing and citrus forward which definitely captured her heart. Great for this time of year since we are entering the summer.

Before coming here, do make a reservation because it was busy and the area is cozy. I appreciate the reservation system though and it's not a bunch of people standing crowding the bar area wanting a drink. Very pleasant experience!

I've been here a few times now! I definitely advise making a reservation about a week or two in advance. I don't believe they take walk ins (I could be wrong).
I love the craft cocktails and overall ambiance of this speakeasy. The bartenders definitely take their time with the drinks, which is great. They also have a little self serving popcorn machine to snack on if you please.
It does tend to get a bit busy so service can be a bit iffy at times! But definitely come and stay for the vibes.

Wunderbar is definitely one of my favorite bars in the bay area! Delicious drinks and the perfect vibe. I really appreciate the bartender coming by checking on us whenever appropriate. And they have free popcorn! Just remember to try to make a reservation ahead of time.

Checked out this speakeasy with one of my friends recently and wow what a great find! It's directly under Wursthall (you just follow the rabbit and you'll find Wunderbar). You do have to make a reservation before coming. I loved the aesthetic and ambiance of this place. Their cocktail menu is so fun AND you can grab complimentary buttered popcorn. I ordered the lost at sea cocktail which had pandan in it - it was pretty good and the pandan was a great addition. My friend got the french 75 which was also good. I'll definitely be back -- this was such a fun bar!

Second time here. Love this bar. Drinks are superb. My favorite ones are the unique ones (they put their spin on it) or the complex ones where you can taste the flavor nuances. Every drink is delicious and executed perfectly here -- you can't go wrong.

Great vibe. Charming decor and dim, lively speakeasy feel. Not too loud. Mix of tables and two cozy couches -- and we were lucky to get the couches this time. Very fun.

This time we got:
Sidewinder's Fang -- Yummy mix of rums with a passion fruit component
Shapeshifter -- Off the menu now, but my favorite. Gin based with basil eau de vie, passion fruit, and yuzu
Lost at Sea -- Their tasty rendition of a tiki bar drink. Marvelous mug too
Frog Prince -- A delicious, unique mezcal drink with a green tea component

Also tried El Lobo (delicious drink with horchata component) and several others in the past. If I had a higher tolerance I would just sit here and try drinks all day.

I love the free, buttery popcorn (despite my partner not being a popcorn-eater) from the vintage-looking popcorn maker. Very cool!

Staff are always amazing; always friendly and knowledgeable. They're a highlight of this bar, along with the fantastic drinks. This is a hidden gem. Highly recommended!