Fun atmosphere and a good find. My friend and I had a wonderful time here. The drinks were…read moredelicious! 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!

Cool little speakeasy located right in the heart of downtown Cleveland. This place has a unique…read morecollection 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.

We recently tried Velvet Tango Room for the first time and we walked in immediately impressed. Well…read morestaffed, dim lighting, and cozy cocktail tables and bar. I had a margarita and an espresso martini and both cocktails exceeded my expectations! The lime margarita was classic, slightly tart, and made me want another. The espresso martini was enjoyed by all - very smooth, full of flavor without making you feel full like some do because of too much cream, I assume. The space is cool, speak easy vibes, and the gentleman playing the piano was a nice tough with an ideal volume.

Been wanting to try Velvet Tango for forever as I've heard so many good things about it! It lived…read moreup to the hype. The interior is huge and dark, romantic, and vibey. There was a live jazz pianist in every room. The ambiance was great. Keep in mind they don't have dinner food, just bar snacks, so don't come expecting a meal. The drinks were definitely pricey, especially for Cleveland (~$20 per drink, give or take), so I don't plan on coming frequently, but it's a fun spot for a night out.

What an awesome place! The Vault is in the basement of the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel above, a…read morebuilding that used to be a bank. The lounge is huge, with unique vibes in different rooms behind the various old vault doors still inside. They've highlighted the history here, with cozy lighting and plenty of little nooks and crannies to enjoy with your party. The main area is the bar. The whole place has a 1920s speakeasy vibe; the night we visited a wedding party was fully leaned into this in period attire making it extra fun. They have an okay beer list, it's more about the cocktails. Our bartender was helpful and friendly, despite a growing number of people getting complicated drinks. If you like a unique place to enjoy a nightcap, this is a must-visit in downtown Cleveland.

Vault is always a good choice for catching up with friends. Currently they have been having little…read moreevents called girl dinners that you can grab tickets to online, I've attended two so far and it's a really cute laid back night out with the girls. A drink sponsored by a liquor company is usually included for the event along with a buffet style finger foods. They also have different vendors there in all the vaults offering unique experiences like permanent jewelry, hair, tinsel, and feathers, coloring contest, and this time they had a vault set up with just dance. Every time I attend a girl dinner it just keeps getting better. The staff is always amazing and welcoming.

Would not recommend!!!…read more Came for a night out from outta town. They charged $10 at the door. We walked in we're the only ones there. They had swings at the bar (which was nice). The bouncer proceeded to tell us we couldn't sit there and that we had to move to the room which looked like a warehouse that they added on and was freezing cold. We decided to get a drink. But that was kind of difficult. They didn't have more than 10 bottles to choose from. They were advertising Avion throughout the club. The bartender said they were still recovering from All Star weekend. And that's why they didn't have much to serve. But a few moments later I saw them bring out a bottle of Avion and serve it to a VIP table. Also be ready to pay $30+ for one single drink and $5.00 for a bottle of water. The Bartenders were also talking negatively about my group of friends and I. 3 steps away from us behind the bar. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL ESTABLISHMENT!

They had about 12 types of liquor, NO BEER, and a shot of crown (that we didn't want, but drank bc…read morethey had nothing else of interest) was $28. Plus there was a $10 cover, just for us to be the only ones inside. It was also freezing inside. Insane! The bartender was clearly annoyed because we kept asking what type of liquor they had (you know, since there was only 12 bottles). When they didn't think we were paying attention, the bartender told who we presumed was the owner that we were annoyed and he said "well tell them to go away". Then they had a nice chuckle. We just paid $90 for 3 shots plus a cover charge and you want us to go away? Ok, bye! Will NEVER go back.

Lounges CLE (also known as Lounges Content Studio) is an iconic addition to the city's artistic…read morelandscape. They are an artist hub for curated exhibitions, photoshoots, and art shows. When I visited (for the first time!) for 6th Street Vintage Fashion Show, I clearly felt community vibes. The space was filled with a lot of well known local artists and creatives. It was cool to witness! Everyone was friendly and the vibes were great! The space has two large rooms with grungy floors and a lot of various art on the walls - paintings and photography. There's a bar and also a separate room to the side. There are also a lot of comfy couches and other seating options. It seems perfect for hosting mixers giving attendees opportunities to mingle in various areas. The space seems to comfortably fit a lot of guests. According to the Lounges website, they offer tours and allow inquiries about space rental. I can absolutely see someone leveraging this space for networking mixers, entrepreneurial panels, or a group photoshoots. It's definitely a blank canvas with a lot of potential. It's also one of the few artistic places in the city that have a building of their own offering more privacy. Their events are posted on their IG lounges_cle This space is located in the heart of Cleveland. Surprisingly, there are a lot of parking options - meters (with QR code payment) and adjacent parking lot. It's great to have so many parking options. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at the Lounges. I hope to find more fun events hosted there via Eventbrite and IG. You should too!

My friend and I quickly stopped into Lounges on a Saturday afternoon. They had a day party going on…read morewhich was fun. They have an indoor and outdoor space. The staff were great and the vibes were vibing! I'll definitely stop back in here in the future!

Out of towners who had a great time dancing here. The regulars were very welcoming. We had a…read moregreat time dancing to the DJ and had a couple of tasty drinks. Thank you Cleveland!!! Only disappointment: why didn't anyone join us on the dance floor?!?!? Maybe if we had stayed longer? If we lived in Cleveland we would come here regularly. Cheers.

For a true speakeasy experience while you're in Cleveland, the Foundation Room needs to be on your…read morelist. I was able to visit in a recent trip to the city and would recommend it to those going for a visit as well. Located in the House of Blues, you'll have to enter through the 4th strewn door and head straight to the back. Most "speakeasies" I have visited in the US are pretty obvious (like someone sitting in a chair, directing you to a set of stairs behind them to enter the "speakeasy"), but with the entrance to this one tucked away behind a place with live music and food, it had more of an authentic feel. The friend with me that night even questioned if we were in the right place as I strolled to the back of the restaurant and walked up to the girl seated at a podium. "Excuse me, but is this the way to the foundation room?" I asked her. She affirmed, and we were soon on our way up an elevator. When we got to the second floor, we were promptly greeted by a host, Julius, who showed us around. The decor is sumptuous, a blend of Moroccan, Indian, and Jacobean flair. After checking out a room with relics from an Indian temple and looking at the rooftop (with an Instagram-worthy floral wall), we decided to grab a cozy spot near the bar and ordered a drink. As we sipped on our Old Fashioneds, Julius came by to check on us, and we watched the place fill up with an array of people in a festive mood. It was a lovely way to end a night in Cleveland, and a place I highly recommend that you check out when you're in the area!

My husband and I had an excellent experience here after a matinee show at The Playhouse. We sat at…read morethe bar and were totally charmed by the bartender. She was just the right amount of friendly and funny. We ordered The Amadeus specialty dessert cocktail on the menu paying homage to Amadeus (the show we attended). The cocktail was delicious! We also ordered a second round of drinks. They had a good wine selection and my husband loved his Old Fashioned. We also ordered the calamari and enjoyed the texture (slightly chewy) and flavors. The atmosphere is laid back, modern and classy. We definitely will be back!

Cisited Ghost Light after the show as it was nice and close by easy walk. when we arrived we were…read moreseated almost immediately. Once we were sat we waited about 10-15 minutes until we decided to ask the bar render where our waitress was and she ended up serving us. it wasn't until the bar tender came back with our drink order and was halfway through our food order that the woman who was supposed to be our waitress butted in... the food wasn't that great. I got the french onion soup which was fine but it was more like bar food level than fancy restraunt. My friend got the braised beef short rib. It was nothing special either looked slopped on the plate and tasted like a bar could have made it. like I said this place was convenient and it did the job as a quick warm bite to eat if you're looking for bar food in a fine dining restraunt.

this place is a real cleveland gem inside, so cool!…read more tip: make a reservation the food portions can be small so i always try to eat before.

Porco is an adorable little tiki bar on W 25th street. It is located in a very unassuming building…read more You could drive right by and not even notice it is there. We had been meaning to go for so long and we are so happy we did. The tiki bar decorations are amazing. They have patio seating and seating inside. I would recommend reservations because they get very busy. Phillipino food compliments their cocktails. They have different menu items based on the days of the week. The cocktails are categorized by alcohol content and have cute tiki bar related names. The server recommended the lumpia and it did not disappoint. Porco is definitely a place to visit again.