A Valentine’s speakeasy is tucked behind a 7-Up machine in Northern Liberties

In a clever move to get into the Valentine's spirit, Newsroom Philly in Northern Liberties has been transformed into a swanky speakeasy called Cupid's Nest. The bar is hidden behind a 7-Up machine - yes, you read that right - and guests need to press the Diet button to reveal the entrance.

Once inside, the dimly lit room is filled with an explosion of red and pink hues, complete with heart installations, hanging roses, and photo stations. Guests are treated to a whimsical decor featuring a rose-covered arch, a 6-foot teddy bear, and even glowing heart aerial hoops that will be used for live aerialist performances on select nights.

The themed cocktail menu boasts drinks with clever names like "Dark Desire," "Love Note," and "Poisoned Kiss." To fuel the fun, a late-night happy hour offers select $8 cocktails from 10:30 p.m. until close, while shareable dishes are also available at the kitchen.

For Valentine's Day, Cupid's Nest is offering a luxurious prix fixe menu for $69 per person, complete with a glass of champagne, a take-home bottle of wine, and a three-course meal. But don't worry - the fun doesn't stop there. Programming will rotate throughout the week with DJ parties, karaoke nights, themed happy hours, and even brunch events.

Cupid's Nest Pop-Up is now open at Newsroom Philly (1102 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19123) for a limited time during the Valentine's season.

I'm not sure I'd pay to go into a swanky speakeasy just for the sake of it . It sounds like they're trying too hard to be cute and over-the-top with the decorations and drinks. A 7-Up machine as an entrance? That's just weird . And $69 for a prix fixe menu is steep, even for Valentine's Day.

That being said, if you're into that sort of thing and want a fun night out with friends or your significant other, Cupid's Nest might be the place to go . The live aerialist performances sound like they could be a lot of fun, and the late-night happy hour is a good deal at $8 cocktails.

But let's get real, folks - if you're looking for a romantic night out, maybe just stick with a nice dinner at home or a quiet date spot instead?

awww thats so cute I love how they transformed the bar into this whimsical Cupid's Nest its like stepping into a fairytale or something. who wouldn't want to drink a "Poisoned Kiss" or hang out with glowing heart hoops and 6ft teddy bears? sounds like an absolute blast especially during v-day the prix fixe menu sounds fancy too, i might just have to plan a date night there

aww that sounds like so much fun !! i love the idea of hiding behind a 7-up machine to get into Cupid's Nest - it's like something out of a movie ! and omg the decor is giving me all the feels , from the heart installations to the rose-covered arch... it's like stepping into a dreamy romantic comedy . and $69 for a 3-course meal? that's not bad at all considering you get a glass of champagne and a take-home bottle of wine . i can already imagine myself having an amazing time with friends or even a date , trying out the drinks and food and just enjoying the vibes

I'm low-key obsessed with this Cupid's Nest spot! I mean, who wouldn't want to be transported into a whimsical world of love and romance? The idea of pressing the Diet button on a 7-Up machine to get in is straight fire . And can we talk about that decor tho? It's like walking into a fairy tale or something . I'm definitely down for trying their themed cocktails and live aerialist performances - sounds like a total date-night vibe . But what's really got me excited is the pricing - $69 for a three-course meal and champagne on Valentine's Day? That's a pretty sweet deal . I might just have to splurge and treat myself (or partner) to a night out at Cupid's Nest

I'm actually kinda excited about this Cupid's Nest pop-up thingy! It sounds like a super fun way to celebrate V-Day with friends and loved ones. I mean, who wouldn't want to sip on some "Poisoned Kiss" cocktails in a swanky speakeasy? The theming and decor look amazing too - it's like stepping into a fairytale or something. But, I'm curious... would people actually pay $69 for a prix fixe menu just because it's Valentine's Day? That's a bit steep even for me!

omg you gotta check out this Cupid's Nest speakeasy in Philly they've got a 7-UP machine that looks like a legit entrance lol who needs security when you can just press a button on a soda machine? and the theming is fire roses, heart installations, and a giant teddy bear - it's like stepping into a dream world (or a weird dreamscape). I'm all about that late-night happy hour though $8 cocktails until close? yes please but wait, there's more... they've got live aerialist performances on select nights and a prix fixe menu for V-Day that includes champagne and wine. sounds like a night to remember (or a hangover to recover from)

omg this Cupid's Nest speakeasy is giving me all the romantic vibes ! i mean who wouldn't want to sip on a "Poisoned Kiss" cocktail while surrounded by heart installations and a rose-covered arch? it sounds like they've got everything covered for a fun and memorable night out with bae, from live aerialist performances to DJ parties... and now an actual prix fixe menu? $69 is steep but i guess you get what you pay for the photo stations are genius btw!

omg you guys think that's cute? hidden behind a 7-up machine? lol it's so obvious! i mean what's next? a secret password to get into the bar? come on. but seriously, cupid's nest is actually kinda cool. love the idea of a speakeasy vibe, even if it's just for valentine's day. and those cocktails sound fire . $69 prix fixe menu though? that's a bit steep, unless you're planning on proposing or something . and what's with all the heart installations? can't they come up with something more original than that? still, i suppose it's a fun way to celebrate love in philly. just don't expect me to spill my drink on myself because of the aerial hoops .

Ugh, another over-the-top theme bar . I mean, a speakeasy hidden behind a vending machine? Get real! And $69 for a prix fixe menu on V-Day? That's just crazy . Don't even get me started on the gimmicky decor - who thought it was a good idea to put a 6ft teddy bear in a bar? . I'm all for fun and festive vibes, but can't they just come up with something original for once?

Ugh, another overpriced pop-up bar . I mean, who thought it was a good idea to turn a newsroom into a speakeasy? And what's with the gimmicky stuff like the 7-Up machine and glowing heart hoops? It's just a bunch of cheesy marketing tricks to get people to spend more money . And don't even get me started on the prices - $69 for a prix fixe menu? That's just out of reach for most people . I'm sure it'll just be a crowded, overhyped spot for couples who want to feel like they're in a rom-com .

So I was wondering, do we really need more speakeasy bars popping up everywhere? I mean, isn't it just a fad? But at the same time, Cupid's Nest does look super fun and Instagram-worthy... Who wouldn't want to take pics in a rose-covered arch or with glowing heart hoops? And $69 for a three-course meal is pretty steep, but if you're gonna splurge on V-Day, might as well go all out, right? But I'm curious, what do you guys think about these themed events and live performances? Are we too old for this kind of thing or can we still get our hearts fluttering?

This speakeasy thingy is lit ! I mean who needs actual love when you can pay $69 for a meal and get a glass of champagne? But seriously though, that rose-covered arch is giving me major #RelationshipGoals... or should I say, #FalseHopeGoals . And who comes up with these drink names? "Poisoned Kiss" sounds like my aunt's gossip at family gatherings . Anyway, if you're single on V-Day and wanna pretend to have a partner for the night (no judgment ), Cupid's Nest is your spot!

this cupid's nest place sounds like so much fun but honestly gotta wonder how sustainable all this swanky setup is gonna be... think about the environmental impact of all that red and pink decor eventually ending up in landfills plus, $69 a pop for a 3-course meal? might be outta reach for some folks

man I'm so down for this Cupid's Nest vibe it's like they took all my childhood crush fantasies and mashed them into one crazy cool spot. who wouldn't want to crawl through a vending machine to get to a swanky speakeasy? but at the same time, $69 for a prix fixe menu is kinda steep even for valentines day lol i mean, can you imagine trying to explain this whole experience to your bae and having them be like "uh yeah we're gonna eat for 3 course for almost 70 bucks"? still, it's pretty dope they've got a solid playlist going on and those glowing heart aerial hoops are straight fire

I'm so done with all the lovey-dove nonsense around Valentine's Day! Cupid's Nest in Northern Liberties sounds like just another overpriced, touristy trap to me. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to hide a bar behind a 7-Up machine? It's just gonna be a bunch of rich folks trying to be Instagrammable and pretending to have a "secret" spot. And don't even get me started on the theme - heart installations, roses everywhere... it's just tacky. Give me a break!

OMG , who needs fancy restaurants when you can get all that romance vibes from a swanky speakeasy in a 7-Up machine? Cupid's Nest is giving me major mood and I'm low-key living for those glowing heart aerial hoops

I dunno about this Cupid's Nest thing... seems like just another way to make money off people wanting to be all lovey-dovey on V-Day . A bar hidden behind a 7-Up machine? That's just a gimmick, right? And $69 for a prix fixe menu? You're gonna break the bank over some champagne and fancy food . Plus, it's just another excuse to get all drunk and sloppy with your significant other... or just your friends . I mean, can't we just celebrate love without trying to make it into some elaborate theme park experience?

OMG this Cupid's Nest pop-up is giving me all the V-Day feels! I love how they transformed Newsroom Philly into a swanky speakeasy with that genius hidden entrance behind the 7-Up machine . The decor is straight out of a fairy tale - heart installations, hanging roses, and a rose-covered arch? it's like stepping into a dream world! And don't even get me started on the themed cocktails... "Poisoned Kiss" sounds SO good! I'm definitely trying that one out. The prix fixe menu for V-Day is also a great idea - who wouldn't want to treat their love interest (or themselves!) to a luxurious dinner and champagne? And with DJ parties, karaoke nights, and themed happy hours... this place has it all! Can't wait to check it out when I'm in the city!

OMG, Cupid's Nest sounds like so much fun ! I love how they got creative with that 7-Up hack to reveal the entrance . And can you even? The decor is literally Instagram-worthy , especially those glowing heart aerial hoops ! Themed cocktails and a late-night happy hour are a total win for me . But what I'm really excited about is that it's not just for Valentine's Day - they've got a whole week of events lined up, from DJ parties to brunch events . I need to get myself to Cupid's Nest ASAP and experience the magic for myself . The $69 prix fixe menu sounds like a great value too, especially with that take-home bottle of wine . Who else is feeling the love?