This was my second year in a row here around my birthday and this experience was a complete turn around! I’m a bar person so maybe that was the difference here. Bang and James were top tier! Not only are they incredible mixologists, they really were so personable, knowledgeable and fun to be around! I really think atlas should let their bartenders have some fun and get features on the menu from time to time and really offer bartenders choice cocktails because they would thrive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna Wright
Went just for cocktails, and Bodhi was a great mixologist! Excellent choice if flavors, and the atmosphere was very dark and moody in a good way. It is a wonderful speakeasy! Thanks Bodhi you made our night!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sam Bowman
Cocktails were great! Loved the live music and chill atmosphere
Jeff S
My favorite bar in bmore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tadrush Desai
Amazing drinks, good food and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Candice Johnson
Visiting from Charlotte NC. Decided to go on a speakeasy side quest tour.... The Elk Room made the list. Our server Bang was the absolute bomb! The drinks (NY Sour) she suggested along with the particular whiskey were amazing! Great service, and atmosphere. Unfortunately, we got there late and the kitchen was closed! The vibes were worth the time to visit! 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dwight Kenneth
If you’re in Baltimore and looking for an elevated, intimate cocktail experience, Elk Room is absolutely worth checking out. It’s tucked away like a proper speakeasy should be, and the second you walk in you know you’re in for something special.
First off, whoever runs the hospitality here really deserves credit. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and offered the choice of sitting at the bar or in one of their cozy lounge areas. We chose the lounge, which was a great call—the furniture was beautiful and actually comfortable, the lighting was warm and inviting, and the whole space just felt perfectly curated without being the least bit pretentious.
Service was honestly some of the best I’ve experienced anywhere. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and super attentive without hovering. They presented us with their cocktail menu as well as an impressive spirits list. Coming from New York, I’ve seen plenty of well-stocked bars, but Elk Room’s list was legit and clearly put together with care.
Cocktails were top-notch. Every drink we tried was balanced, creative, and well-executed. Prices were totally fair too, with most drinks ranging from about $15 to $22. For the quality and the vibe, that felt more than reasonable.
One of the biggest highlights was the live music. It added such a great layer to the experience without ever being too loud or intrusive. It felt like the perfect soundtrack to an evening out.
Honestly, Elk Room was one of my favorite stops during my trip to Baltimore. It’s the kind of place you want to linger for hours in good company over multiple rounds. Highly recommend for date nights, special occasions, or even just a chill evening if you appreciate a great cocktail in a beautiful space.
5 out of 5 stars for me. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shelby Fuente
The Elk Room is a “private” bar tucked away in Baltimore. The decor is cigar-room esque with a prized cocktail list. All handcrafted drinks are $20 with an ingredient list tailored to the experience of the drink. Our server was incredible, recommended drinks, talked through the intended purpose of the drink parts. We finished up the night with a s’mores crème brûlée (yes, you need one too). The saying has always been “when in Rome”, but this, it’s “When in Baltimore… Elk Room”, or something like that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janelle Southlea
My boyfriend did a live jazz date night last month and really enjoyed ourselves. The cocktails were amazing! We were seated in front of the band, were able to engage in conversation with the saxophonist and waiter. The staff were friendly. Moreover accommodating towards our seat change and endless recommendation request. Highly recommend to couples and groups looking for a night on the town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Eric D
I cannot rave about this place enough! As a bourbon enthusiast, this place is heaven. They had very rare bourbons at super fair prices on most selections. Some prices were a little high, but overall very fair.
Server was super accommodating if they didn't have a certain bourbon in stock and offered be comparables. Bartenders were very knowledgeable and friendly.
It is a speakeasy style place, so it's not well lit as part of the theme, but I will make this a point to visit every time I'm in Baltimore
Interesting bar/lounge with a dark rustic vibe. Service was good. Cocktails tasted great but were a little weak considering the price, which is not shown on the menu. I was a little shocked when two drinks were nearly $50. The decor was cool but a little fake IMO, like a theater set. It didn’t feel as authentic as I’d expected.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Kimberly Travers
Had one drink with 3 of us 60 bucks service slow went in for a cigar which is advertising on there website but you get in there and they say oh its just for member who pay 5000 for a membership SMH service was slow but OK took 20 minutes to get a drink Over all I won't be back
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
Luisa María Cuevas Encarnación
This people think they are a royal palace or something else… that girl in the reception is horrible, saying to us: oooh it is a waiting list and the place was empty… just one person can ruin the entire atmosphere!
Daniel Sean
The Elk Room is one of the best bar experiences you’ll have on the East Coast, and a gem in the city of Baltimore. The service is always on point, and makes quality cocktails. The atmosphere is always great vibes and superb ambiance. They have a great food menu to pair with any drink you order.
This was my second year in a row here around my birthday and this experience was a complete turn around! I’m a bar person so maybe that was the difference here. Bang and James were top tier! Not only are they incredible mixologists, they really were so personable, knowledgeable and fun to be around! I really think atlas should let their bartenders have some fun and get features on the menu from time to time and really offer bartenders choice cocktails because they would thrive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went just for cocktails, and Bodhi was a great mixologist! Excellent choice if flavors, and the atmosphere was very dark and moody in a good way. It is a wonderful speakeasy! Thanks Bodhi you made our night!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cocktails were great! Loved the live music and chill atmosphere
My favorite bar in bmore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing drinks, good food and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visiting from Charlotte NC. Decided to go on a speakeasy side quest tour.... The Elk Room made the list. Our server Bang was the absolute bomb! The drinks (NY Sour) she suggested along with the particular whiskey were amazing! Great service, and atmosphere. Unfortunately, we got there late and the kitchen was closed! The vibes were worth the time to visit! 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
If you’re in Baltimore and looking for an elevated, intimate cocktail experience, Elk Room is absolutely worth checking out. It’s tucked away like a proper speakeasy should be, and the second you walk in you know you’re in for something special.
First off, whoever runs the hospitality here really deserves credit. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and offered the choice of sitting at the bar or in one of their cozy lounge areas. We chose the lounge, which was a great call—the furniture was beautiful and actually comfortable, the lighting was warm and inviting, and the whole space just felt perfectly curated without being the least bit pretentious.
Service was honestly some of the best I’ve experienced anywhere. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and super attentive without hovering. They presented us with their cocktail menu as well as an impressive spirits list. Coming from New York, I’ve seen plenty of well-stocked bars, but Elk Room’s list was legit and clearly put together with care.
Cocktails were top-notch. Every drink we tried was balanced, creative, and well-executed. Prices were totally fair too, with most drinks ranging from about $15 to $22. For the quality and the vibe, that felt more than reasonable.
One of the biggest highlights was the live music. It added such a great layer to the experience without ever being too loud or intrusive. It felt like the perfect soundtrack to an evening out.
Honestly, Elk Room was one of my favorite stops during my trip to Baltimore. It’s the kind of place you want to linger for hours in good company over multiple rounds. Highly recommend for date nights, special occasions, or even just a chill evening if you appreciate a great cocktail in a beautiful space.
5 out of 5 stars for me. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The Elk Room is a “private” bar tucked away in Baltimore. The decor is cigar-room esque with a prized cocktail list. All handcrafted drinks are $20 with an ingredient list tailored to the experience of the drink. Our server was incredible, recommended drinks, talked through the intended purpose of the drink parts. We finished up the night with a s’mores crème brûlée (yes, you need one too). The saying has always been “when in Rome”, but this, it’s “When in Baltimore… Elk Room”, or something like that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend did a live jazz date night last month and really enjoyed ourselves. The cocktails were amazing! We were seated in front of the band, were able to engage in conversation with the saxophonist and waiter. The staff were friendly. Moreover accommodating towards our seat change and endless recommendation request. Highly recommend to couples and groups looking for a night on the town.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I cannot rave about this place enough! As a bourbon enthusiast, this place is heaven. They had very rare bourbons at super fair prices on most selections. Some prices were a little high, but overall very fair.
Server was super accommodating if they didn't have a certain bourbon in stock and offered be comparables. Bartenders were very knowledgeable and friendly.
It is a speakeasy style place, so it's not well lit as part of the theme, but I will make this a point to visit every time I'm in Baltimore
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Interesting bar/lounge with a dark rustic vibe. Service was good. Cocktails tasted great but were a little weak considering the price, which is not shown on the menu. I was a little shocked when two drinks were nearly $50. The decor was cool but a little fake IMO, like a theater set. It didn’t feel as authentic as I’d expected.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Had one drink with 3 of us 60 bucks service slow went in for a cigar which is advertising on there website but you get in there and they say oh its just for member who pay 5000 for a membership SMH service was slow but OK took 20 minutes to get a drink
Over all I won't be back
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
This people think they are a royal palace or something else… that girl in the reception is horrible, saying to us: oooh it is a waiting list and the place was empty… just one person can ruin the entire atmosphere!
The Elk Room is one of the best bar experiences you’ll have on the East Coast, and a gem in the city of Baltimore. The service is always on point, and makes quality cocktails. The atmosphere is always great vibes and superb ambiance. They have a great food menu to pair with any drink you order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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