The Velvet Room Speakeasy

Reached down a flight of stairs behind the Hoffman Brothers Building, the lounge pairs its vintage setting with an enforced dress code that turns away beachwear and casual athletic clothes at the door. Inside, signature drinks like the lavender-infused Chaplin accompany kitchen plates such as a meatball sandwich and old fashioned butter cake alongside intimate live performances. It leans toward a polished date-night outing, though guests encounter steeper drink pricing and occasional table time limits.