Roost 374

I loved my experience at Roost 374. It was super fun trying to look for the entrance and when you get there I love how the host interacts with us and makes it a fun experience. The ambiance is classy, sophisticated, dark but I also know they change their themes so it can be different every night. We're so sad we missed the band performance because it's usually before 10pm so come early to enjoy the performance! I ordered the monkey business and although it wasn't my favorite cocktail I've had it was so well made and the ingredients went so well together. I tried my friend's cocktails and they were a little sweeter. I would definitely come again. It's a great intimate space to talk to others or come with friends. The rule is no phones.

Look, this probably isn't your kind of place, you can't wear shorts or that dumb hat your cousin bought you. Down the street there are bars full of drunken half dressed 20-somethings you could probably take home and I hear they serve cheep wells on Thursdays. Nah, the bartenders here take a bit of time like it's something important to make your cocktail, they add a bunch of crap they call aromatics and they have this strange obsession with the oil from an orange peel...not your kinda place. Really it's just not a good fit for people out to party, cut loose and show the world how well they can do keg stands and if you took shots of what they have to offer you'd probably see your dead relatives.I hear they have naughty jazz and even magicians sometimes that want to interact with their guests...weird right?! Yeah, not your kinda place. You can't slip the lady at the door a $20 to get away with dressing beach bum casual and they don't even have half naked cocktail waitresses!Okay, if you've read this far, this is my favorite place in Orange County to get the best cocktails anywhere in a comfortable atmosphere that requires you to dress better, act better, because it is better. Not pretentious better, but like you're going to have a relaxing and amazing time. James is the man behind the bar and Andrea is the woman who made it all happen. Go to their website to see the rules and then go have a great time, unless it's not your kinda place and if so, please just don't go.

Great variety of drinks and prohibition decor and feel. Always friendly wait staff and talented bartenders. Great spot to hang out before or after dinner given no food menu.

Been searching for a cool speak easy and ever since roost 374 opened up I been meaning to go. Finally made it on a sat night. It's way in the back. Go around the restaurant and follow the signs. I love how this place isn't too dark. Cool decor. Would have Photos but no pics allowed. Staff was super friendly . Drinks. Milk punch pina colada was amazing. I don't do rum but after trying this drink I was hooked. So balanced. Easy to drink. Whiskey sour was done right. Not too sweet just right. Big enough for big groups. Lots of bar seating. Highly recommend this spot for a good cocktail

Had a ton of fun at ROOST 374 at their party to commemorate the repeal of prohibition ("Repeal Party") last Friday, Dec 6. Live jazz with a smokin' hot combo, great cocktails, and amazing ambience. I love this place! 5 Stars for sure.

Great craft cocktails and ambience. It's the real deal for a speakeasy, dress up it's classy with a great vibe.

Great new spot. Many drinks to pick from on the menu. Ambiance was nice. Casual dress is required, no beach wear. It will be interesting to see how long that policy will last in a beach community.There was no line when we went but was told some nights there can be. Must try spot.

Rejected for wearing shorts as a female. That's unheard off. Fully dressed with dress shorts and a preppy sweater and to be rejected at the door on a slow night is ridiculous. Will not be back after driving 30+ miles to check this place out.

Roost 374 is quite the experience, from the ambience, service, and delicious cocktails it is definitely something you do not want to miss! This place is all about the experience from the moment you switch the light at the front door. I tried the Goldie cocktail and it was fabulous!**PSA my sister ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese olives and they charge $3 extra for the olives, she said they were mediocre so keep that in mind when ordering a $20 martini.

Like a bar, except with a password that you don't know, rules, time limits, a no cell phone rule (that's not super convenient for parents or people who would love to take a picture together since they're dressed up and in a fancy place), jazz music & the inability to socialize with other guests outside your party when crowded. It's like if your elementary school teacher who was way into prohibition took you on a field trip to a prohibition themed fair and made you participate and gave you demerits if you didn't live up to every part of her weird obsession. The drinks do be off the charts though. The woman who runs it is very nice. You can tell she is passionate and it shows. Wait staff is very nice. Also, VERY clean. Inside is spectacularly appointed. They did a great job. May just not be for me.