The Elk Room

My brother, an executive chef, recommended The Elk Room to me, and I'm so glad he did! Tucked away in a small alley near the Baltimore Harbor, this spot is full of intrigue, starting with the secret password required to get in. Once inside, you're greeted by a host in an intimate, curtain-enclosed space before being transported to a swanky, upscale speakeasy that feels like a hidden gem.The ambiance at The Elk Room is unmatched--low lighting creates a cozy, elite vibe that photos simply can't capture. The menu is as creative as it is refined, both in presentation and flavors. The bartenders are polished professionals, moving with effortless precision behind the bar.While I've dined here before (they have a small but well-curated menu), this time I stopped in just for drinks, which were excellent as always. The Elk Room is a must-visit for me every time I'm in Baltimore, and I can't recommend it enough!

The Elk Room definitely nails the speakeasy vibe--intimate, dimly lit, and effortlessly cool. It's a perfect spot for a chill and relaxing night out. The ambiance is top-notch, with cozy seating, great music, and an overall inviting atmosphere.However, the service left a lot to be desired. After being seated by the host, no one came to our table for at least 10-15 minutes. I finally had to get up and ask a server to come over, which really took away from the experience. Once we finally got service, the drinks were well-crafted and enjoyable, but the initial wait and lack of attentiveness definitely soured things a bit.If they improve their service, this place could easily be a five-star experience. But for now, I'd say it's a solid spot if you have the patience to wait a little longer than expected.Would I come back? Maybe--but I'd hope for better service next time.

Medium sized place. My manhattan was amazing. Bartender wasn't very engaging but I mean he made the drinks perfectly so I can't really complain- not there to talk to the bartenders.Definitely a nice and cozy spot to have a drink and talk with friends or a date! Would definitely come back!

I enjoy well prepared cocktails so visiting cool cocktail lounges is something I enjoy. This place is really cool and masculine in decor. Old school hunting lodge vibe. The drinks were decent but not the best I've had. Customer service was outstanding but I have to say I think the drinks are a tad bit overpriced for me. I go to cocktail bars often in DC but the featured drinks, while decent didn't leave me wanting more. But, hey maybe I ordered the wrong drink twice!

Lovely speakeasy in Baltimore. It is very hard to get a seat but we ended up getting lucky and getting a seat at the bar. Just expect to wait. They have a large selection of bourbons at decent prices. The cocktails are very interesting and good but a tad bit pricey. The vibe and atmosphere is very neat and cozy. The food also looked really good even though we didn't eat anything. Overall a cool spot!

The Elk Room is a vibe! One of the better speakeasies in Baltimore. It's darkly lit, with lots of couch style seating and is the perfect spot for a meet up with friends or a romantic night out. The cocktails were delicious- I had the passion pit and the eternal sunshine. We also ordered some French fries that came from their sister restaurant Tagliata. Honestly some of the best French fries I've had and even ordered a portion to go. Service was also impeccable from getting seated to closing out.

The drinks here are more adventurous than your normal cocktail bar and spirit forward. While the ingredients taste too notch, the biggest drawback was how expensive the cocktails were at $20, including the two mocktails on the menu. None of us loved our cocktails, but enjoyed them, but we felt there was better bang for our buck (ahem) elsewhere. Love the ambiance - it's like you stepped into a Scottish hunting lodge with wooly tartan couches and leather accents, dark moody colors and hunting prizes mounted on the walls. There was also a lovely jazz singer with piano accompaniment the night we were there. Service was attentive and they checked in often. Since we arrived around midnight on a Friday we were able to get a seat quite quickly without a wait.

A Friday night in little Italy. Tonight my wife treated us to drinks at the elk room which is a known speakeasy located in the Atlas corner of tagliata and monarche. Upon arrival I was greeting by energetic lady Mikayla, she was very accommodating and entertaining as we were waiting for an available table during this busy Friday. Upon walking in you are greeted by red velvet curtains, low lighting, noises from the bartender crafting drinks and very comfortable seats as you await your waiter to take your order. The menu was intricate and detailed. With many ingredients that would require you to ask questions like I did but as someone who likes to taste how a drink is crafted It excited me. I first tried the nefarious purposes which was a very funky drink as my waiter warned me about. The drink had an earthy taste with a slight sweet aftertaste that honestly I was not a fan of. If you're someone with an easy stomach this might not be the one for you. The waiter asked if I wanted to switch out to another drink which I took his offer and chose the bebop.The bebop was blended well to the point that I was unaware that It had wasabi in It. The mezcal smokiness added a great blend of smokiness to compliment the sweetness of the coconut and sweet Potato. Overall this is a great speakeasy and It if you're ever hungry you can take a couple steps to either monarque or tagliata but you will spend a pretty penny.

Accidentally spilled two drinks, staff was very nice about it and offered to remake drinks at no extra charge. Would definitely recommend, the drinks, ambiance, and staff were amazing!

Excellent atmosphere, tasty drinks and it's fireplace. Also the 2am close time makes a great night any day of the week