The Elk Room

Elk Room is a bar we've heard recommended for a long time. I can see why since the ambiance is extremely elaborate and unique. We walked in without a reservation and had to wait an hour or so for a table. Service was particularly slow, but I believe they were down on staff that night, so I don't think that is normal for them. We tried the Fiji Mermaid, Passion Pit, Falcon Punch, and Hemlock. Passion Pit was my favorite drink. Fiji Mermaid and Falcon Punch were decent, but didn't blow either of us away. The Hemlock wasn't the most balanced and had to be sipped slowly to allow the ice to melt and tone down the intensity. If you've got a strong palate though, you'd probably enjoy it. The vibe here is really nice though for an evening out with friends. If you visit the Elk Room, you definitely want to make a reservation in advance or just call ahead to get on the wait-list before you grab dinner. All-in-all, you'll have an interesting night of flavour combinations, but you may or may not love all of them. Worth checking out if you're into cocktails.

Adding my review to it, I gave 4 for the drinks, 5 eventually because of food and services. Our experience was great, the server took a good care of us and answered our questions with patience all the time. Food: We love the truffle fries, it was super crispy and tasted good. The passion fruit crepe soufflé was impressive. It looked definitely different from our imagination and our of our minds at the same time. The inner part was super creamy and the sweetness went well with the passion fruit sauce. Drink: I had the Jade Bi which came with a chartreuse color lollipop. Objectively, I can say this is a creative drink, not bad but not my style. It is a drink with herbal taste. I’ll recommend melt the lollipop in it to give a sweetness. my friend had the mermaid one which had papaya, cream and egg in it. I like this one better than mine, sweet and creamy, no weird egg taste. Would like to visit and try their dinner next time.

By no means should this place be considered one of the best bars in America, let alone Baltimore. If you’re in the mood for a “hipster drink” we ordered the Jade Bi and Precious Coral that doesn’t exactly taste like a great drink, but certainly costs like one, this place is for you. The “hipster drinks” were so off-putting we needed a second round of normal drinks just to wash the taste out of our mouths. The only redeeming quality about this place why the review is 2 stars as opposed to 1 was the live jazz music, which certainly gave the place a cool vibe. If this bar can learn how to make hipster drinks like W.C. Harlan or the Bluebird Cocktail Room, this review would certainly have more stars. P.S. I don’t write reviews often, but this place compelled me to write one.

The place is a really cozy and mature. My lady and I went on a Saturday night. There was live music which is always a plus. The first round of drinks we ordered were interestingly niche, so the next next round we went traditional. Nonetheless, we enjoyed ourselves and will definitely come here again! Thanks for the great service.

I had no idea Baltimore had a Speakeasy bar and so we went there after a movie at Harbor East Cinemas. It's in easy walking distance between the two. The entrance is a door you would overlook if you didnt know as there is no signage outside. Inside the atmosphere is dark which gives The Elk Room a mysterious vibe. The seats were luxurious and fancy. Each table has an oil lamp adding to the ambiance. We tried 4 of their specialty cocktails. The Spellbound and the Chupacabra were the standouts. We want to eventually come back and try the other cocktails as well. If you're hungry, they have the full Monarque menu from next door. I've already reviewed them and their food is to die for. Finally the staff were professional and personable. High quality here all around. I had a really good time here and I will definitely come back.

This a good place to sit and have a cocktail. Dimly lit, speakeasy vibes, and upscale cocktails, with an eclectic interior design. Drinks too awhile to come, and when a drink was overlooked, staff provided a complimentary beverage. The drinks were tasty with complexity and variety.

Literally stumble into the most fun speakeasy in Baltimore. There's no sign of course and you just need to find your way. Once inside, you'll relax into a library and almost steampunk setting. Personally, I prefer a spoken menu --- especially since the bartenders are so kind and attentive. They want to match you with the perfect cocktail. Loved Dylan's card tricks as well! The live music was nice and both rooms are a great experience.

Great vibe, good food, good drinks. I really enjoyed the setting and ambiance of the place. It has a long wait but is worth it. The food and drinks are pricey but to be expected for a place like this! Would definitely recommend for a date or celebration.

Super classy upscale establishment. Only had 1 cocktail since I was in a rush. Chupacabra. Well made even though I think bartender is fairly new, didn't know where some of the ingredients were. I will be back for a full experience in the next couple of weeks.

Overall, I was underwhelmed. I enjoyed the hide and seek of finding the speakeasy. I also enjoyed the atmosphere and our server. However, the menu was a Mario Brothers theme that not only didn't match the atmosphere, the drinks were trying too hard. I know my way around a bar, and they included so many obscure ingredients that most were unrecognizable and you couldn't imagine in advance what you were ordering. Most times in a good cocktail place, it's hard to decide which one you want to try first. Here it was hard to decide which to try at all. We ordered a couple off the menu. One was good and one was meh. We ordered a couple that were recommended by the server but off menu. We ordered a couple of classics that we know we like. But they lost me when we got regular restaurant grade ice rather than cocktail-detemined ice shapes like solid blocks or crushed ice. All in all - we had a good time who couldn't with three rounds? but we probably wouldn't go back.