We went for the Pinup GOGO burlesque event and it was AMAZING. The performers and the entire team were incredible, so welcoming, fun, and super accommodating. The bar itself is a great space and beautifully decorated, which really added to the vibe of the night. There was only one waitress covering the entire bar, and she truly did her best to keep up. We appreciated her effort and attentiveness, especially managing everything on her own. We did try making conversation at the bar, but the interaction felt a bit short. I ordered a mocktail and asked her to surprise me since there wasn't a mocktail menu. She brought a pineapple drink that unfortunately tasted off, it turned out the juice had gone bad. My husband ordered two $12 cocktails, and both were noticeably watered down. I ordered a second mocktail, though, and that one was actually really good. I do want to point out that the drinks did come out in a timely fashion. Overall, the event and atmosphere were fantastic, and while there were a few drink hiccups, we could tell the staff was doing their best. read more

The Capital Room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I like the concept. This place is really trendy, unfortunately we came when the place was slammed and didn't get prompt service. Actually, we sat for a while before any one even came to serve us. But once they located us, we were greeted by a few different servers which made the experience much better. It is Christmas themed currently. And what a Christmasy experience it was. We tried to order the Cartel Experience, like $32 with tax. It is one of their classic menu drinks, and they weren't able to accommodate, which filled me with Christmas dread. Like a lump of coal in my stocking. Riley who was our server has the patience of a saint. We were so indecisive and she patiently explained the different drinks. We finally settled on the Creme Buble Brulee. The drink was really great. read more

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We went for the Christmas popup and weren't disappointed. Most popups do the corporate drink menu which can be found around the country but not here. They make their own menu and it didn't disappoint. Being a popup it is busy and there was a wait but the staff was great while we waited. As for the ambiance, wow they went above and beyond as a Christmas theme. Even hit Hanukkah properly. read more

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Wow! The mixologist KILLED it with this one. I typically get double cosmopolitans and wince at the strength of it lol. So I was expecting that with this, but instead the double lemon drop martini was sweet and perfectly balanced. Couldn't even tell there were 2 shots in it and the sugar rim was super yummy. Interesting vibes with the decor and loved the house music playing as well. read more

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Great atmosphere and friendly service. Oh yeah and the beverages were yummy. I would highly recommend you stopping by whilst in the area. read more

The Capital Room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Interesting drinks, old fashioned tv guide menu. Monthly/annual events. Worth checking out. read more

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Cutest Christmas Bar I have ever see! The decor was perfection and the drinks were decent. The service was a little slow and it wasn't even that busy when we arrived. But I definitely would give it another shot. read more

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I had the opportunity to visit for their Christmas time special. I enjoyed the sugar cookie martini. Bar is beautifully decorated and very festive. I would definitely recommend it. It's much better than those commercialized Christmas pop-up bars. Service was friendly. This is a great choice when in Sanford. read more

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We stopped in before attending a show at Theater West End, it was the start of the holiday season so the bar is decked out for Christmas! The decorations are amazing, such a fun and cozy atmosphere! I love that you can pretty much walk in anytime, no reservations needed. We had a couple of dirty martinis as well as an espresso martini and one of the special holiday drinks. Great cocktails, reasonable prices and overall a fun night to get in the holiday spirit. read more

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drinks are very good, decently priced. love the decorations in here, it is always festive for the season. the bartenders are very knowledgeable and attentive. read more

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We met the owner. He was wonderful. I love supporting a local business. He's very particular about his selections in the bar. I love a craft cocktail and the menu has a large selection plus their featured cocktails. They do drag events. The owner also creates the art featured in the bar (he was telling us of his future plans and that they would be selling the current ones at the next event) Bathrooms were beautifully decorated. Overall a great bar. Would 1000/10 recommend. I got the cartel experience, which is perfect for social media. Everyone was commenting on it. read more

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I highly recommend coming during Christmas time! It's very well decorated and even smells like Christmas! The holiday cocktails were all amazing and reasonably priced ($12-16). There was live music as well on Saturday night. read more

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Heyyyyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyys!! This place is so cute inside, no signage out front but if you find this on the map it's time to come step inside. It's a whole vibe. You don't find many of these in Sanford but this is a true gem. Come check it out friends you have to give them a try. Support local businesses!! Cheers read more

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Cute little place. Has the "speakeasy vibes". Nice dark room with beautiful seats. There's several tables and a bar area to sit. We sat towards the back cause we were a rather large group of 6. In the back there is a stage area so looks like they might have performances as well. Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! She made some great drink recommendations based off the kinds of spirits we usually drink. All her recommendations were on point! When we got our drinks, they were perfect, I had the aviation (because its a favorite that is hard to find on menus). It was the perfect blend of gin and Violette. I loved every sip of it. Prices are great and the drinks are strong! Great place to come bar hopping. There's lots of bars in the area and this one is definitely a must! read more

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When people describe their favorite bar, this is what my mind goes to. Located in a heart of downtown Sanford this gem is unique. The Customer Service is absolutely phenomenal as where the drinks everything is handcrafted and unique. The selection is impressive and unique. This is not the place to go and order a jack and Coke but to tell your friendly bartender what you're in the mood love and let them take the wheel. The low lights in candle (electric) make this the perfect date night spot. This is very adult friendly and that's totally different crowd than the typical Sanford first Street lounge or West End . I look forward to many more visits. read more

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This place has great potential and I wish it the best. We really enjoyed the drinks here. They had some fun creative drinks! The service was excellent! I went for my birthday in November and the bartender made me a special drink. The Ichibod Crane Mule. It was the best mule I have ever had! I'll admit, I have had a few! Ha! That was very special and tasty! This place had a cool vibe to it. A place where you want to go to hang out! They have special events, so stayed tuned! read more

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Stumbled upon this bar while walking around downtown Sanford and so glad I did. The outside and inside was so done up with christmas decorations. Garland strung, several christmas trees all lit, and lots of ornaments. Our party sat at the tables in the front of the bar. We all ordered from the curated christmas cocktail menu. I ordered the peppermint mocha expresso martini and thought it was delicious. The rim was a peppermint marshmallow fluff. We all thought the cocktails were yummy and contained a decent amount of alcohol. The christmas cocktails ranged from $14-$16. The alcohol within the bar isn't the "everyday" brands you may be use to seeing. This is a craft cocktail bar with elevated options. They even allowed us to try the key lime gin that intrigued us. It was quite nice. I am looking forward to visiting again. I would recommend this place for a date night or a classy night out with friends. read more

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New cocktail bar that recently opened up and we had the pleasure of visiting during a friend's bachelorette party. They do have a room in the back that looks like it could accommodate and larger party but other than that the bar is small but very creatively decorated with a fun posh vibe. We ordered several cocktails here (as one does at a bachelorette party) and enjoyed them all. The Cartel Experience is hysterical and a fun experience. What a creative way to present a cocktail! I also really enjoyed the porn star that I tasted and pretty much everything else! The staff there was very friendly and informative and knew a lot about the cocktails, including why they were called what they were. I look forward to going back and tasting some of their other cocktails. At the time that we went, it was drinks only and no food so make sure you prep that belly before you get boozy in there! read more

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A nice drink with my favorite person. Bee's Knee's and a Monkey Shoulder on the Rock's. My favorite Bar to have a drink downtown Sanford. Service is #1 and the Ambiance the best. The Bartender's are second to none. Andrew gave us the best service. If you're ever in town put "The Capital Room" on your Bar's to stop by. read more

The Capital Room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I absolutely love this place! They have amazing cocktails and the decor inside is gorgeous. It was Midsummer Nights Dream themed when I went and it was fully decorated. I felt like I was in a wonderland. They have different events and themes that go throughout the year. Definitely a great spot to go to if you are ever in the Sanford area. read more

The Capital Room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Neat find. Great creative cocktails using smaller craft spirits. Don't go looking for Jack Daniels here, instead you'll find an array of spirits you may never have heard of blended expertly by their mixologists. read more

Great place for drinks. Ambiance is inviting and the bartenders are super cool. I enjoyed the vibe!

My husband and I have been there about three times, and find it very cool The Capital Room is of course a bar, but very different from your run of the mill bar. First, the ambiance is very welcoming. They have small tables with these delightful little lamps on them. They DO NOT have any BRAND NAME liquor as in all other bars like Jack Daniels, Tito's, Bombay, etc.; however, they DO have liquor that is as good, if not better than the name brand liquor. The young and handsome bartender, Kaz is a "Flair bartender " who will dazzle you with his many mouthwatering cocktails, and moves behind the bar Just let him know what your favorite liquor is and he can tell you what he can make for you! At the present, they do not serve food. They also have an area that looks like it's built for a DJ and there is a dance floor. You must treat yourself and find out how unique and awesome this place is to share a drink with friends. One last note, if want a specialty cocktail that is delicious and the way it's presented will make your eyes bug out, ask Kaz about his specialty drink called, The Cartel Experience! Skol everyone read more

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We really enjoyed our experience! Everyone was so friendly and informative and the drinks were creative and fun! This is a great space for small or large groups. We will be returning to try more of that fabulous cocktail menu! read more

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The owner, who was also our bartender, was so nice and accommodating. His craft cocktails were great. I liked the ambience of the place. It was warm and inviting. Will definitely be going back! read more

I love this place. It is a speak-easy vibe with top notch drinks. These bartenders care about making the best craft cocktail. We go early (4-7pm) and it is a great atmosphere to have a conversation. I hear it gets busy at 9pm. read more

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We happened to come across this place accidentally while walking around Downtown Sanford. We loved the concept and the bartenders were extremely friendly and helpful. The bartenders put a lot into making their drink menu. This is probably one of our new favorite spots. We ordered The Cartel Experience, The Industrialist, and The Conservative Lady. read more

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The bartender got upset that we tipped 20% and said that's some cheap as shit in front of us. The drinks were good but I mean come on. What's the point of being a bartender if you're gonna be a dick? We don't pay your salary? read more

Showing an out of town coworker around Sanford on a quiet Sunday night, we stopped in for a drink and fell in love with this place. Lionel and Caz explained the concept of the bar, the drinks, and were charming and funny. All the cocktail offerings are made with organic ingredients and black, women, and LGBTQIA+ owned sources for liquors. Sold! The vibe was chill, the music fit the tone of the evening, and how can I write a review without mentioning Nancy? A patron of the bar, and endlessly entertaining, Nancy was a highlight. Can't wait to stop out again and bring friends. Lionel explained that the bar is still tuning up their offerings, will be offering food within six months or so, and if I'm the type of customer they are seeking, they nailed their demographic! Now, if they could just get the white guys faces off the wall and be a bit more inclusive in their choice of icons - it'd be perfect. :) read more

service was terrible, we were barley attended to especially for it not being crowded the time we went. at the end of our time being there we informed them about service being slow and a bartender stated "oh well" LOL how unprofessional. if you want people to continue to attend your establishment you should have a more positive attitude and care more about the needs of your customers. For that we did not leave a tip. I do not think we will be coming back. read more

Great lounge in downtown Sanford. Stopped in here for an Old Fashion the day before Christmas Eve. It was beautifully decorated and had a really nice vibe. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the different cocktails. I asked about the tapas menu because Yelp mentions they serve food, but they are not offering food yet. Will try them again in the future when the menu rolls out. read more

Excellent attention to detail. Nice cocktail presentation. Bartenders edicated to their craft.

Awesome bar i found on the way to dinner in Sanford, the service was awesome. Our server told us about the theme of the bar and the decoration was really cute read more

Fun lively bar! Excellent addition to downtown Sanford. Try the banana drink it is out of this world.

Been here twice in the last couple months and have loved the experience and drinks both times. Bartenders are fun and so are the cocktails. Plan to come back ASAP. read more

Be careful they add $$ to tips. I had a $28 including tip but they submitted it as $38 to my bank. I keep receipts just for that kind of BS.

Today was the first time checking out this bar and sure was a great experience! The bar staff are friendly and creative! They sure know how to make you the drink you want! The Christmas drinks are coming out and the atmosphere is great for Christmas! read more

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Excellent cocktails! Excellent service! Beautifully decorated with a great vibe! They will start serving tapas soon!

Best service in town! Environment was great! Can't recommend this bar enough. I highly suggest trying any of the signature cocktails. read more

The Capital Room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Atmosphere is fabulous... staff ah.. not so much ... VERY RUDE ! I will bring my business elsewhere:(