Love the authenticity of this speakeasy. You need to go through several rooms (which look like an office building) before you find the right door and you're teleported into a "great gatsby" style setting. Very intimate and classy. If you're into speakeasy's, society lounge is a must! read more

Fun atmosphere and a good find. My friend and I had a wonderful time here. The drinks were delicious! A bit pricey though, so be warned. My drink was almost $20. Also, the menu makes it sound like the drinks will be a little showy. For example, the drink I ordered said it would be poured out of a Bible. It was called "the blessing." And my friend's was supposed to be served in a piggy bank. And other drinks say they will be served in pineapples, have a fire element, etc. Which sounded super fun! However, it must have just been part of the speakeasy bit? Our drinks were normal cocktails served in normal cocktail glasses. A bit disappointing, so be warned if you are like us and were expecting some razzle dazzle! read more

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Been to a few speak easies but this place didn't really give off a speak easy vibe. I didn't feel like it was dark enough and although it had some cool decorations it just didn't look right. When we walked in nobody really said anything to us and we didn't really know if they came to us or if we had to go to the bar. We went on a Wednesday night and there were probably only about 10 customers in there. read more

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Cool little speakeasy located right in the heart of downtown Cleveland. This place has a unique collection of cocktails that are cleverly named and a pretty cool overall atmosphere. The storefront is cool and would highly recommend grabbing a cocktail here should you happen to be in the area. read more

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Amazing speakeasy with an awesome cocktail menu. Getting to this place was very easy to get to and when you walk in you're in awe of the chandeliers and ambiance. The giggle juice was absolutely delicious. It was the perfect balance of sweet and bubbly. read more

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I frequented this speakeasy on several occasions after dinner's downtown with friends and the drinks never disappoint. I also like the way that you have to come in to the bar through a weird little broom closet hallway. They always have it decorated beautifully for Christmas and have a lot of glassware options available for purchase during the holiday. The spot always gives a cute cozy modern prohibition feel. read more

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Went here after the David Byrne concert. Cool vibe and amazing drinks. Definitely worth checking out if you are in downtown Cleveland read more

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Don't bother. My husband and I went here on a Saturday night. It was dead, I can see why. We grabbed a bar menu to check out their drinks. A bar tender was making a drink 4 feet from us and ignored us, I get it she was busy but at least acknowledge us. Another was dancing to a song playing in the bar while staring at her phone. We waited about 10 minutes and left. The vibe is lame and the service is bad. If you ignore certain people in your establishment you will quickly lose business. read more

Dope spot to gather and hang out, drinks were great, atmosphere is for party goers. I prefer more intimate bars so the loud noise and lights weren't my thing but still have respect for the set up. Waiters were tentative and kind. read more

My husband and I went to this speakeasy while visiting Cleveland and the experience was very cool. You walked down a hallway into a broom closet and then you're open up to the bar space where it's disco and a bath themed. The drinks were $18 which is a tad overpriced in our opinion however the drinks were very good. I ordered the bikini bottom and my husband ordered the piggy bank which was supposed to come in a pig glass however they ran out because people kept stealing them and breaking them, which dimmed our experience with the drink a little however, the service was fast, kind and upbeat. The vibe in there was really cool and overall would go again to show others however, probably would just order water or a beer. read more

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Wonderful creative cocktails. Lots of space to sit and even a secluded room which is quieter. Super friendly server. A light is built into the menu which is awesome. read more

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Drinks and vibe used to be good until they got new owners a couple of months ago. The drinks used to be fun and unique and the vibe used to be dark and jazzy. Now the vibe is very cheugy and the drinks are not as good & are gimmicky. Very upsetting as this used to be a place my boyfriend and I liked to go to as a night cap. read more

I rarely ever write reviews, but this place is truly a hidden treasure. Shout out to our bartender Jordan! I've been to countless bars and met more than my fair share of bartenders, but Jordan is in a class of his own. Protect this man at all costs! His artistry with cocktails is nothing short of remarkable. His conversations were tantalizing and his knowledge base was beyond norms. The menu itself is inventive, beautifully designed and fun, but what really impressed me was trusting Jordan's craft beyond the pages. After a few pleasantries and questions, I gave Jordan, "Dealers choice" and every drink he served there after was balanced, imaginative, and executed with precision. When my SO didn't know what she wanted to order, Jordan asked her to close her eyes, imagine a place she wanted to be transported to, anywhere on the planet. She said the mountains! and holy smokes! This drink did not disappoint. The presentation, The aromatics, The flower Garnish, The flavors... The drink put you in the spring time mountains. The only word to describe the drinks and Jordan's excellence is: Ethereal. Finding it: We stumbled upon this speakeasy completely by accident, raincoats on, dripping wet after a concert, wandering down the street looking for some food, drinks or shenanigans. From the outside, the entrance looked more like an antique shop or maybe even a quirky little museum dedicated to mid-century modern furniture. Only when we stepped inside, and down the steps, did we realize we'd discovered something far more magical. A Broom Closet. The atmosphere is intimate and warm, tucked away like a secret, meant only for those curious enough to seek it out. Between the cozy basement setting, the subtle vintage charm, and Jordan's unmatched hospitality, the entire experience felt like being let in on a little secret that you almost don't want to share, because it's just. that. good. If you're lucky enough to find it, don't just stop in -settle in. Ask questions, try something new, allow yourself to vibe. This place isn't a bar, it's an experience. PS: this is not a sports bar, so don't be rude and ask for the Lions game or any sports to be put on the TV's. It's not the vibe or the crowd. Cheers! We will be back! But next time with some more friends! 10/10 read more

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Enjoyed a couple cocktails and a charcuterie board last night at Society. We had a sour and a pear martini. Staff was friendly and checked on us often. The charcuterie board was delicious but due to the lighting, we couldn't see what we were eating which made it a fun blind taste test basically lol. Always a treat. read more

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really cute cocktail bar with speakeasy vibes! I came for their annual holiday miracle pop up bar. They did an incredible job with Christmas decorations! there's some tables and some areas for standing. I'm excited to come back and try their usual menu. They validate part of the East 4th valet read more

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Society Lounge has so much potential. The location is great and the speakeasy vibe is really fun--I love the whole build-up of getting into this little hidden gem. That said, the experience is just okay overall. The service is consistently pretty average, and it doesn't really match the atmosphere they're going for. One time I went during the holidays when it was all decorated for Christmas, and mid-order my server actually walked away to help another table and never really finished the interaction, which kind of summed up the experience for me. read more

I'm sure it would have been nice had we got in. They had serious communication issues between the inside bar and the outside door keeper. Neither could hear each other. We waited the time they quoted, reqouted, and requoted. No luck for our four top that was ready to spend some $. So...make a reservation. read more

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I have been a fan of Society Lounge since moving to Cleveland last year. Up until last month, the drinks were consist, inventive, and well worth the price. However, since opening under new management, I was disappointed with both my drink and service. For $20 I expect a drink that is well crafted, however, the drink I received was more reminiscent of a high schooler raiding their parent's liquor cabinet. Despite myself and my partner ordering the same cocktail, each had a completely different composition. Beverages alone, the change is decor is jarring. What was previously a quaint, dimly lit lounge is now a mixture of fluorescent lighting, gimmicky decor, and top 50 pop hits. I would love to see improvements to Society as new management works out the kinks, but I will not be returning soon. read more

We visited during the Christmas lighting party. We were lucky that the host fit us into one of the last seats. We tried almost every one of their mixed drinks. Almost every one of them was good. Society Lounge is in a great location for a good night. read more

Who doesn't love a good speakeasy! Well maybe Elliot Ness but he wasn't there. This place is fun, drinks are a little pricey but the entertainment value is worth it. We had the "F*** the man!" and it was served a flambé. So fun! Drinks were strong, snacks were great, would definitely go back when in Cleveland. read more

Stopped here for some fancy cocktails. Really neat speakeasy vibe. The cocktails were artfully crafted. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Service was okay. read more

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Strange, dark vibe. Extremely and unnecessarily long wait time for 1 drink. That wasn't good. And was so expensive.

Service and ambience were amazing. Great variety of cocktails and not over priced. Very unique setting.

Fun speakeasy-type lounge for cocktails! We recently visited and their holiday decorations were so cute! And the holiday cocktail list was great. We had the Christmapolitan and season Old Fashioned and both were great. We thought the Home Alone theme was so fun and festive. I'd love to come back outside of the holiday season and try some of their regular menu cocktails. read more

Brought some out of town work friends here for some fun and drinks. It was completely underwhelming and an off putting experience. We were about the only people in the place. We asked where we should sit and were told "anywhere" in a crabby tone. We had to go to the bar to order - which is fine - but considering we were the only people in there and the 4 bartenders were just standing around on their phones was really frustrating. So a few of us went up to order and it took a good 1-2 minutes for the bartenders to put down their phones to get us a drink. When I ordered the "young and fashionable" I asked what kind of rye whiskey they had because I didn't want buffalo trace bourbon. I was told in a snarky manner that they don't use buffalo trace - except that's literally listed under the drink. I settled on plain old bulleit rye and I pulled out cash. The bartender told me that I need to have exact change if I'm paying with cash so I said ok. When I asked for a total for the drink I was told $29 for the drink, though the menu said $18. So there was an up charge for basic bulleit rye? I said ok but had to go grab my card from the table because I wasn't leaving a $10 tip for this bartender. When I came back, the bartender told me that the price was really $21 because they "gave me a discount". I acted appreciative and tipped too much, with cash, and went back to the table. There was nothing special about the drink and this place was anything but inviting. As a downtown resident, I will not be back. The whiskey bar right across the street has 5 star service and a way better drink and bourbon selection. Just sad that out of town guests had a poor experience here too. read more

How unfortunate this place has gone downhill since Hangry Brands took over. This used to be one of the classiest places to get a craft cocktail - truly, a hidden gem. Unfortunately, the classy vibe was wallpapered over with cheap graphics and hokey decor from Amazon (I've seen it online). The staff are not as skilled at the previous staff of Society Lounge. Right before they rebranded, they came out with a really enjoyable menu. Now it is full of cartoony, (even offensive) names (IE; F*** Men) and several of the staple garnishes ($ ice cube, flaming $100), are recycled in several drinks. I know Hangry Brands loves to promote they are "female owned", you don't have to name a drink degrading men. Tonight, I was ignored by staff for 20+ minutes despite eye contact made with every staff member. They were so concerned with cleaning up and closing out the checks rather than serving the guests still in front of them. Who I presumed to be the manager, was over the top and animated, screaming and laughing with drunk customers. I would've thought she was on the same par as they were. I ordered a drink from one woman, and she proceeded to walk over to her friends and talk for 5+ minutes and another bartender had to ask if I wanted to order to which I said I was confused if she got my order or not. When I brought my experience to the attention of the bartender who DID serve me, he was apologetic, but didn't offer much saying it was just "growing pains". I have been here a couple times since the rebrand, and as a professional working in the hospitality industry and who has a local Instagram page recommending things in Cleveland, I would not recommend Society lounge to friends, family, guests, or Followers. read more

Since moving downtown in 2019, going to Society Lounge's "Miracle on E 4th" holiday pop-up bar on the Saturday after Thanksgiving has become an annual tradition. Usually I go with friends to kick off the season after the annual tree lighting in Public Square. This year, I ended up going beforehand and I'm so glad I did -- otherwise, I may not have been able to get in at all. My friend showed up 10 minutes or so before they opened (at 4pm) and they told her that they were still getting set up. She decided to quickly pop into the 5th Street Arcade while waiting for the bar to officially open. Upon returning, the host stationed outside on E 4th asked if she had a reservation and denied her re-entry when she told him no. She thought this was odd given that she had just been there a few minutes prior. When I joined her, we asked the host if we could in the very least go down to sit at the bar versus at a table. We were told we could only go down to use the restroom because they were all full, and that we'd need to come back upstairs to be officially admitted. We looked at each other and seized our opportunity. Upon descending, I noticed some familiar festive decor, but not as much as past years and that all the lights weren't on like usual. We then turned the corner and realized that they were not crowded whatsoever! This was seriously so strange given that the host had told us there was no room for us. We decided to take a few pictures with the Buddy The Elf display and sit at the bar anyway, where we easily found two open seats. There were definitely not enough bartenders. I had to grab our own menu at the downstairs host stand and it took at least 15-20 minutes for us to get waters and even asked what we wanted. At that point, my friend got a text saying they were ready to seat us, so I guess whatever they were using to gauge wait times was accurate. It was just very surprising given that this is always a busy night and the bar was not even remotely full yet. I ordered the new addition to the menu: Marshmallows and Unicorns. It came with a skewer of marshmallows with a soaked cherry in between. It was delicious! My friend got the Santarex. She also wanted a souvenir pin. After waiting 10 mins or so we were told they were already out but would have more in a few weeks. Between when we ordered and when we got our drinks, I went upstairs to re-add my name to the waiting list so we could get back in after the tree lighting. The host admitted to me that he was new and would do his best to get me back in later but couldn't make any promises. Later that evening, I never got a text about being ready to be seated or anything, so we decided to go elsewhere. I hope all of this was just early holiday season growing pains, but I do worry that these issues could persist. I can't even imagine what it might have been like later that evening with a Cavs game, concert at House of Blues, the tree lighting and fireworks, and Small Business Saturday all happening simultaneously. With 8 other holiday pop-up bars now, maybe skip this one if you've gone in the past or go during the week. read more

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Great service, one of the best dirty martinis of my life. Stop in for live jazz on a thursday night. read more

A whole mood. This speakeasy-type bar was larger than expected and was so cute once you walk inside. We loved the dim and intimate vibes. We opted to sit at a table where the waitress took our orders. I had the 4th Street Sour, a vodka-based cocktail with a nice wine float and a spring of smoked rosemary on top. What a high quality drink! I adored how well-balanced the sour, tart, yet savory flavors were all highlighted. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly, and we'd definitely return again. read more

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Fun concept - nice decor - service was perfectly fine - cocktails were meh given the substantial competition in the immediate vicinity as well as city wide... read more

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This place is incredible! The staff is extremely informative and friendly! unfortunately i did not get to try the food but the staff explained some menu items and they sounded amazing! The atmosphere is beyond incredible! It was an awesome experience especially during the holiday season! read more

Had a great time at the pop Christmas bar. Being a grinch at heart I still loved the decorations and the spirit of the bar. I went on a Monday when the pop up started. It was a slow day and not much crowded. I've been here before on a packed Friday and the service was great. This day it was above and beyond. Good thing we ubered in the drinks had a high punch. read more

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Society reminds you of a members only club. The ambiance is chill and upscale. The staff was amazing we were there on 08/13/2023 evening and Cameron was very attentive later in the evening a young lady joined him and she was good as well. The drinks were very delicious. Overall a very cute place for a date night. The have a small menu of pizza from citizens pie just enjoy to satisfy your grazing needs. read more

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Stopped by Society Lounge in Cleveland while in town and had a fantastic experience. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the bartender/mixologist went above and beyond, providing excellent suggestions and checking in for feedback. The bartender had noticed that our waitress got busy so was unable to stop by our table for a little longer than usual and acknowledged it and stopped by our table then sent over a small drink as an apology. Would recommend 100% for the great atmosphere and exceptional service. read more

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Very cool atmosphere in this basement bar. And by basement bar, I mean upscale speakeasy vibes. We grabbed a drink at the bar during the afternoon so it was empty but we weren't complaining. Had the bartender all for ourselves! The menu itself was a cool work of art, and we all tried a different cocktail. I believe mine was the berry something (can't remember the name of it). Cool place! read more

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I fell in love with Society Lounge. Like hardcore, never want to leave this place, love everything about this place, and the drinks and staff were everything kind of love. When you know, you know, and this was it for me. We stopped here on a Friday night for cocktails and ended up staying for what felt like a short time, despite at least 4 rounds of drinks and the day sky turning to night when we finally emerged from underground. It was a group of 4 of us. This place is swanky on the inside. I loved the vibes. The service was outstanding and they knew what they were talking about and doing with cocktails. We ordered things not on the menu, and they delivered and it was all well-made. I dream about that Sazerac made with cognac that I had. There was a drink that came in a container still smoking, and a plethora of other cocktails that were mind blowing. Stop here if you have the chance. You will not be disappointed. The experience is well worth the money. read more

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Great Speakeasy vibe The Happy Hour food was excellent and the mixologist knew his stuff! Great service and looking forward to returning read more

My boyfriend and I wandered into this speakeasy completely at random. Wandering around the streets of Cleveland on my birthday, something drew us to the "broom closet". Iykyk...I cannot rave enough about how much we enjoyed Society! The bartender, Jordan, is an artist of his craft. The music and overall ambiance was both chill and alluring. If we come back to Cleveland, we will definitely be back! read more

Stopped in with my wife as we were winding down our summer vacation. Stunning decor, and spot on professional service were the hallmark of the visit! Unfortunately, the only food they offer is prepackaged from the pizza joint next-door or the popcorn shop down the street. That said their cocktails are amazing. Their cocktail specialists know not only their specialties, but cocktails in general and overall! Can't say enough! You have to visit to truly enjoy it! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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This place looked nice on paper and I can confirm that I loved everything about it in person! The area it's located in and the entrance and the chippy 19-yr-old bouncer all added to its prohibition-type bootlegging charm. What I loved about this speakeasy is that it's actually in a basement and that the space is LARGE! The decor was sumptuous and everyone was well dressed. It's definitely a "bring your sports jacket" dress code. My date brought his velvet smoking jacket so you know we were dapper AF, hahaha. I loved the menu and how there were illustrations of the drinks described. There were a loooot of servers who checked on us every 10 min but were not annoying. I felt like I was being taken care of. We were encouraged to order off menu as well which I might have to if I go here again! The jazzy vibe and the thought-provoking art and the plush upholstered seating made my roaring '20s fantasy come true, lol! read more

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