Entry No. 52 — the Coeur d'Alene file — filed under: speakeasy-bar
Relic Speakeasy
Relic is reached through a secret passage from Jungle Relics, a botanical boutique full of rare houseplants. The lounge is plant-forward and jungle-themed, dim and dense with greenery. By day it's a café for coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic drinks; by night it serves curated tea-based cocktails, wine, cider, and beer. It opened in 2026 and keeps its later cocktail hours on Friday and Saturday.
The story
Walk past the shelves of rare Alocasias, salvaged silverware jewelry, and terrarium supplies inside Jungle Relics on 3rd Street, and you might think you are just standing in a boutique houseplant store. But behind the dense greenery lies a hidden doorway leading into Relic Speakeasy—a dim, fern-draped lounge created by founders Angel Singh and Ryan Doran. Opened in 2026, the space blends the quiet vibe of a tropical greenhouse with a shadowy downtown hideaway.
By day, the venue operates as a plant-forward café serving espresso, tea, non-alcoholic drinks, and hosting hands-on craft workshops. Once night falls—especially on Friday and Saturday when cocktail hours run until 9 PM—the lights dim, the greenery catches the low lighting, and the bar pours curated tea-infused cocktails, cider, wine, and beer. It is a peculiar, dual-identity setup: half plant shop, half hidden drink den.
What it's like
To get in, head into Jungle Relics at 314 North 3rd Street and look for the secret passage hidden among the houseplant displays. Daytime visits feel like a relaxed, green sanctuary where you can sip coffee or tea while browsing rare foliage. For the full speakeasy experience with tea-based cocktails, aim for Friday or Saturday evening when it stays open latest. Seating inside the lounge is intimate and limited, so consider stopping in early or browsing the plant shop while you wait for a spot.
The move: Browse the rare plants and botanical jewelry next door, then slip through the secret passage and order two of the tea cocktails to share among the ferns on a Friday night.
📍 Before you go Closed Sunday and Monday; full cocktail hours run latest (to 9pm) on Friday and Saturday. Daytime is more café than speakeasy.
- 📍 Downtown Coeur d'Alene
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 314-318 N 3rd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Cisco's Gallery — Pair Relic's hidden green sanctuary with Cisco's floor-to-ceiling taxidermy and frontier curiosities a block away for an eccentric downtown afternoon.
- Honey Eatery & Social Club (Social Club basement) — Double down on downtown CdA's hidden drinking spots by pairing Relic's botanical lounge with a basement cocktail beneath Honey Eatery.
- Inland Candle Co. — Combine plant craft with custom scents by stopping into Inland Candle Co. on Lakeside before slipping through Relic's secret passageway.
Good to know
How do I access Relic Speakeasy?
Enter through the Jungle Relics boutique on 3rd Street and follow the hidden passage concealed near the back plant displays into the lounge.
When is the best time to visit for alcohol and cocktails?
Friday and Saturday evenings offer the full speakeasy cocktail service, running latest until 9 PM. Daytime hours focus primarily on coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Is Relic Speakeasy open every day?
No, Relic Speakeasy and Jungle Relics are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Always verify operating hours before visiting.
What else can I do while I am there?
You can shop for rare indoor plants, handmade botanical jewelry, and local art in the store, or sign up for hands-on terrarium and candle-making workshops.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · Facebook
last checked: 2026-06-24