The Hippodrome Theater is located in Jackson Ward; known as the “Harlem of the South,” no doubt a reference to the quality musical talent that it attracted.
In its heyday, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong performed at the HIPP. The theater has been beautifully restored with meticulous attention to detail.
This is truly a one-of-a-kind venue and entertainment mecca for all.
We are located at 526-528 North 2nd Street, between Clay and Leigh Streets.
The Speakeasy Grill is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we are open for Lunch from 11:30am-2:00pm
and Dinner from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Saturday we are open for Dinner from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Sundays we are open for Brunch from
11:00am-3:00pm.
Events being held in The Speakeasy Lounge and The Hippodrome Theater may be viewed by looking at our events calendar here.
Business Casual. No hats, bandanas, work boots, or ripped jeans please.
Street parking is available (two hour limit until 4:00pm), in addition to Public Parking Lots, which account for over 5,000 spaces within a 2
block radius.
Yes. For parties of 10 or more, we request a credit card number upon making the reservation. If a change or cancellation is made within
24 hours in advance, no charge will be applied to the card on file. However, if no prior notice is given, a $20 charge will be placed on the
credit card at the end of the night for every person in your party that does not show up.
The Hippodrome Theater is handicap accessible. In order to access the The Speakeasy Grill or The Speakeasy Lounge, please notify the
hostess or manager on duty upon arrival or by calling (804) 308-2913. Those patrons who may be handicapped will enter through the first
floor of the Hippodrome Theater where the handicapped lift is located.
Private events may be booked by contacting our event coordinator at (804) 308-2913 or by filling out our Private Event Inquiry Form.