Happy hour, Wednesday to Sunday, 5–7 PM: 50% off signature cocktails. Happy hour Wed–Sun, 5–7 PM. See happy hour
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17797 N Scottsdale Rd, beneath The Americano · (480) 530-0045
Wednesday to Sunday from 5 PM

Speakeasy & Live Music Lounge in North Scottsdale

Tell Your Friends

Craft cocktails · Live music · Late nights

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17797 N Scottsdale Rd · beneath The Americano · (480) 530-0045
A red velvet booth behind the curtain
The neon martini-glass entrance
Two guests dressed up for the night
Down the steps, below The Americano

A 1920s speakeasy with just 52 seats

Tell Your Friends is a speakeasy in North Scottsdale, hidden beneath The Americano, the Italian steakhouse on Scottsdale Road. Velvet banquettes, a marble bar and 16-foot ceilings of light, named Bar of the Year at the 2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo.

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A singer and band performing on the stage at Tell Your Friends
Thursday to Sunday from 7:30 PM

Live music and jazz in Scottsdale

Live jazz, soul and R&B on the speakeasy's center stage. $10 cover after 7:30 PM.

Thu & Sun7:30–10:30Fri & Sat7:30–11:30
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Cocktails by Keifer Gilbert · plates by Chef Beau MacMillan

Craft cocktails and small plates

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An espresso martini topped with coffee beansSignature cocktails on a brass trayA green martini with a dish of olivesA strawberry martini being pouredA smoky old fashioned with an orange twistA cocktail in front of the red curtainA red cocktail with fresh mint on the barA charcuterie boardA cocktail served on a gold leopard standA cocktail garnished at the tableOysters on ice with cocktail sauceA raspberry cocktail with mintA bartender spraying an orange peel over a cocktailGlasses of champagne on a tray
The Adult Happy Meal: TYF burger, shoestring fries and a martini
Wednesday to Sunday · 5–7 PM

Happy hour

Half off signature cocktails, $3 oysters, and the $25 Adult Happy Meal: a TYF burger, fries and a martini.

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Reviews

What guests say about the speakeasy

Great spot!!! Enjoyed it. Would recommend! Food vey good and drinks very creative

Deborah

Amazing experience and our server Alexandra was amazing

Daniel

John was bomb! Great night had

Jeremy

Service, food and drinks were amazing! This place was amazing. They had live music and the staff was great.

Luis

Terrific setting, great atmosphere and service was excellent.

Brent

recently stopped by for the first time and enjoyed every minute!! had a good conversation with esteban! everyone was attentive and fun!(:

Derraun
Bar of the Year2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo
Best New SpeakeasyPhoenix New Times
Top 100 Bars in ArizonaPhoenix New Times
Design Awards Shortlist2025 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
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A full room for a private event at Tell Your Friends
Private events

Book the whole lounge

Birthdays, bachelorette parties, company nights and full buyouts of the speakeasy, with a raw bar, champagne towers and live music.

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The staircase down to the Tell Your Friends entrance
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Location and hours

Hours

Mon & TueClosedWed & Thu5:00 – 11:00 PMFri & Sat5:00 PM – 1:00 AMSunday5:00 – 11:00 PM

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17797 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 530-0045

Entrance on the north side of The Americano. A host walks you down the steps.

Good to know

Reservations hold a table for 120 minutes. Dress code: cocktail attire. $10 cover after 7:30 PM on live music nights.

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