Entry No. 13 — the Coeur d'Alene file — filed under: speakeasy
Honey Eatery & Social Club (Social Club basement)
Beneath the popular Honey Eatery on Sherman Ave is a speakeasy-style basement bar called the Social Club, with a low-ceilinged, intimate feel and an award-winning bartender behind the stick. It runs as a private-event space most of the week but opens to the public Thursday through Saturday evenings for small plates, full-bar cocktails, and live entertainment ranging from singer-songwriters to comedy nights and touring bands. Signature pours include house creations like the Strawberry Robot and The Traitor.
The story
Walk into 317 Sherman Avenue and you'll see the brightly lit dining room of Honey Eatery—pressed tin ceilings, honeycomb stained glass, and an all-day comfort food menu from Spokane-area chef Adam Hegsted's Eat Good Group. But pass through the main restaurant on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night, and you're heading straight down into the building's subterranean level. What used to be the wine cellar of a previous fine-dining tenant was repurposed into the Social Club, a low-ceilinged, intimate basement bar hidden beneath downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Most of the week, this underground room stays locked down for private rehearsals, corporate dinners, and closed-door events. But for three nights a week starting at 7 p.m., the heavy door opens to the public, transforming the cellar into a dim stage for touring indie bands, regional comedy nights, and acoustic singer-songwriters. Behind the bar, mixers take a back seat to house-made shrubs and bitters crafted by award-winning bartenders.
If you want something made with intent, skip the basic pours and order the Strawberry Robot—a mix of vodka, Aperol, lemon, and a tart house strawberry-balsamic shrub—or order The Traitor, which stacks bourbon with herbal Bénédictine and cherry. Pair those with small plates like Devils on Horseback (bacon-wrapped dates with cheese) or beer-cheese-stuffed Anaheim peppers, and you've found the closest thing Sherman Avenue has to a secret underground parlor.
What it's like
Arrive at 317 Sherman around 7 p.m. on a Thursday through Saturday evening and bypass the main floor host stand to walk straight downstairs. The space is dim, compact, and low-slung, with timber and exposed accents keeping sound tight around the small stage area. Seating is limited, so if there's a scheduled show on the roster, buying tickets in advance via Eventbrite is essential to secure entry before the room hits capacity. Expect full bar service alongside a streamlined menu of finger foods and small bites rather than a full sit-down dinner.
The move: Book a Thursday-through-Saturday public night, head downstairs for cocktails, and catch whoever's playing the live set in the basement.
📍 Before you go The basement is private-event-only much of the week; public access is Thursday-Saturday from 7pm, often via Eventbrite tickets for the show.
- 📍 Coeur d'Alene
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 317 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Relic Speakeasy — Compare two totally different secret bars by pairing this cellar night with Relic Speakeasy down the street, accessed through a hidden passage inside a plant shop.
- Cisco's Gallery — Explore floor-to-ceiling Old West antiques and frontier taxidermy on Sherman Avenue before slipping downstairs for evening cocktails.
- Inland Candle Co. — Pick up hand-poured soy candles on nearby Lakeside Avenue before heading underground when the basement doors open at 7 p.m.
- Whispers Lounge — Follow up your dark basement concert with lakefront views and lounge seating two blocks south at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.
Good to know
How do I access the Social Club basement bar?
Enter Honey Eatery at 317 Sherman Ave and take the stairs down to the subterranean basement level; on public nights, the bar opens directly at 7 p.m.
Can I get a drink in the basement on Sunday through Wednesday?
No, from Sunday through Wednesday the basement operates strictly as a private event space for booked parties, though the upstairs restaurant remains open daily.
Do I need tickets to go downstairs on show nights?
For many live music and comedy performances, public entry requires purchasing a ticket in advance through Eventbrite due to limited basement seating.
What food and drink options are available in the Social Club?
The basement serves a full cocktail menu—featuring signature pours like the Strawberry Robot and The Traitor—alongside a dedicated small-plates menu with items like bacon-wrapped dates, deviled eggs, and pretzels.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp
last checked: 2026-06-24