Along with The Griffin and Beauty Bar, plus several other nearby taverns, the Downtown Cocktail Room is seeking to change the dynamic of Downtown with cool, friendly, and relatively inexpensive bars that offer a more convivial vibe than the packed and competitive clubs and ultra-lounges on The Strip.
Behind a big door is a small, dimly lit space full of warm Zen energy and sumptuous visuals. From the polished concrete floor to the deeply padded couches and seats to the leather and other textures on the walls and furnishings, the Downtown Cocktail Room is just as "cool" as those ultra-lounges on The Strip from a form and function level.
Music plays softly during the early evening to allow for actual conversations and a DJ booth kicks things up later in the evenings but since there is no formal dance floor it's still more of a soundtrack than a main act.
There is no cover and drink prices are anywhere from 20-30% less than what you'd pay at a similar place on The Strip.
The crowd is primarily a local one, drawing heavily from the Downtown business district. Think suits and ties early with more casual wear later on as the people from around town come out to play.