When it comes to speakeasy's, I think dark, late night, hidden booths and nooks. Bitters considers itself a speakeasy but it is way too bright and hipster to be considered that. More of a cocktail bar.
We went for HH but none of their cocktails are included. Just beer, wine, and well drinks. And there were only 2 food items. We ordered the popcorn to munch on and it was chewy. They said the butter makes it chewy but we make homemade buttered popcorn at home that is never chewy. We sent it back thinking it was old and they were gracious and sent a new bowl out but it was also chewy.
Although their cocktail list is ok, it's not extensive. I was disappointed with both my drinks. My wife didn't like one of hers so the bartender made her a different drink. She said the same....they were fine, not great. But at 10-13 bucks a drink, that's an expensive risk to take when you're not sure you'll even like the drinks. Even if they knocked 2 bucks off for HH, we'd likely have tried other ones.
The saving grace and 5 stars should go to Mike...the bartender. Although we didn't think much of the drinks, his energy and conversation skills did much to make this less than average visit more pleasant.