This is truly a place that, if the walls could only speak, you'd kick back in one of the ornately adorned round red leather booths with a highball and listen to stories for hours upon end. Established in 1925 (8 years before the end of Prohibition), The Continental Room has seen it all.

Bands and DJs set up on the small wooden stage, framed by thick red velvet curtains. The sound system doesn't sport any fancy logo, but it sounds good (that's all that matters). In fact, few places pay as much attention to the sound (it's qualities, and level) as these guys do.

If you want to slug down the latest micro-brew while listening to Top 40, go to the place down the block. But if you want to enjoy a real drink, while listening to some of the most eclectic music the area has to offer, step inside, find your spot, and feel the warmth. The staff can get busy (this place has a big fan base), but they're cool, know how to make drinks, and take care of regulars (as any good bar would). Take care of them and they'll take care of you.

Everything about The Continental Room looks old school. It has some qualities of looking like an old speakeasy once inside. It's red and plush, and maybe has some serious vibes of 1960s-1970s retouch. It's very dimly lit with a small space feel, with the ceilings maybe feeling a little bit low.


They have tables reserved for big spenders near the front door, which kind of off-puts the place's atmosphere. On a weekend evening, you feel crammed, as it gets crowded pretty easily.


The live band that was playing last time I was there was really good, but also really loud. This may be also be the theme of the whole place: "this is good, but this isn't.
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