Oldspeak

Name: Oldspeak
Address: 3640 West Chinden Boulevard, Garden City, ID, 83714, US
Telephone: (208) 515-7040
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Oldspeak: books and brews in Garden City

5(5 reviews)

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Oldspeak in Garden City blends a pub and bookstore, inviting visitors to browse an eclectic book selection while enjoying tea, nitro brews, mocktails, or beer on tap from Alliteration. The space is noted for its welcoming, queer-friendly atmosphere and stylish touches like William Morris wallpaper, copper bar accents, and a rotating sign. It also advertises book clubs for patrons to join.

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3640 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714, USA

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3640 West Chinden Boulevard

Garden City, ID, 83714

(208) 515-7040 oldspeakbar.com/

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Services

Craft Beer and Cider Selection

Curated taps featuring local brews like Alliteration, with expert recommendations from bartenders.

Bookstore and Literary Merchandise

Eclectic book collection with post-it recommendations, bookmarks, and art prints for purchase.

Tea and Coffee Service

French press coffee and a variety of teas served with tiny hourglasses for precise steeping.

Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Options

Creative, floral-infused mocktails like sparkling blueberry for a refreshing alternative.

Book Clubs and Community Events

Hosted book clubs and social gatherings in a quiet, engaging atmosphere.

Atmospheric Lounge

Cozy seating with artistic decor, perfect for reading, conversing, or people-watching.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Maxwell Blue

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· 9 months ago

Great tea and mocktails. Wonderful atmosphere and extremely queer-friendly. Great spot to find books. Quiet atmosphere to read or converse with friends. Most people only enjoy up to three drinks or less and don't over do it which is my kind of place. In an up and coming neighborhood. The location used to be this really cool studio for a large installation metal artist with a great gallery space for local art that shit down quiet a few years ago. Went there a lot growing up. Nice to see it being revitalized by someone with just as great of an inmagination. The aesthetic is really nice too and engaging. I only paid $6 for my mocktail and it was delicious. I got a sparkling blueberry mocktail infused with florals if I remember right.

Paige Jarrell

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· 1 year ago

The atmosphere here is amazing. It was so nice to grab a drink, peruse the shelves, and then settle into a chair with a book. The tea and beer selection looked excellent, but I'm not much of a beer drinker. The French press coffee was smooth and fruity and the bartender gave me a great recommendation on a cider. The place also advertises a couple book clubs I'm excited to look into joining. Great place to shop for a book and stay a while.

Erin Smith

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· 1 year ago

There isn't food yet, but I feel terrible leaving a lesser review for something they haven't had available yet. The atmosphere here is incredible. I love that they are giving new love to this adorable quirky building. Everything from tea to nitro brews, hang out explore the books on offer and gab with friends. This facility is delightful. The bathrooms are great. Please consider shopping & drinking here for an evening out.

Andrea F

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· 1 year ago

Just came here tonight for the first time after having dinner across the street (Black Moon)... Love the aesthetic, love the book selection, and the choices for drinks were pretty sweet. I got the Meriwether cider and my bf got a beer, and we got to sit and people watch with a good drink in hand. The owners paid attention to detail and it doesn't feel forced--there's stunning William Morris wallpaper, copper accents at the bar, interesting things on upper shelves... And this amazing sign that changes every few minutes. Reminds me of train station visits I've had on the East Coast. And BOOKS. I was worried this would be a trendy bar that said it was book related, and didn't have anything aside from overdone vintage book decor, but they delivered. There's post it's on recommended books, and cool bookmarks, and I bought an art print of books also. I feel like this is one of my new favorite spots in Boise. ❤️ Also if you order tea, they have tiny hourglasses for steeping. LOVE a well planned and aesthetic place.

Scott Phillips

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· 1 year ago

I can’t say enough good things about this place!! Great people, awesome concept of blending beer and books, eclectic book selection and amazing beers on tap by brewery Alliteration. Went last weekend and the place was hoppin! Got in, got our beers within just a few minutes and spent the rest of the time enjoying company, enjoying the atmosphere and drinking some great tasting beer. Excited to see this place finally open, will certainly be back!

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