Royal Oak

05/22/07

It felt like I was in a sauna...

by shoegal84 at Citysearch

Each time I've gone to the Royal Oak it felt as if I was in a sauna. I mean you can feel the heat and steam as soon as you walk in. Other than that, the place is decent. Funny decor. Plants everywhere and burgundy velour seat covers, if I remember correctly. This place is good to bring a few of your friends and sit around and people watch and talk. It's not too loud, and there are a lot of seats, if you get there in time to snag some. Bartenders are pretty nice, but drinks are a little questionable and not cheap either.

It's not that bad, but there are tons of other places in the city.

10/28/06

Interesting ambiance, bad drinks

by ejgsf at Citysearch

Come here to be entertained by the plants and the hodgepodge decor (looks like a musty basement which is kind of fun) and not for the drinks. Bartenders are snotty and need some lessons on how to treat people and mix drinks. Definitely a bit of a meat market so if that's what you're looking for, save your money and avoid the mixed drinks -- order beer here.

• Pros: Decor is funny
• Cons: Bartenders, service, cocktails are lousy

12/15/04

go for the plants not the service

by rod_fitzwell at Citysearch

Nice scenery with the plants and antique furniture, but the bartenders are non attentive and sometimes even rude. They don't make very good mixed drinks, and seem amature at best. Save your time and money and keep walking half a block in either direction and there are alot better bars.

• Pros: scenery
• Cons: , lame bartenders, crowded on weekend

11/09/03

Very cool atmosphere

by mariakallas at Citysearch

This bar has the best atmosphere, perfect for meeting someone on a friday or saturday night, or just a good neighborhood bar. the owners are awesome and the bartenders are friendly. Great decor, and a good set of people...definitely recomend it.

06/07/03

Nice place, poor service

by tiffmeow at Citysearch

I was there once with a few friends, and thought it had a really cool decor. Then I went back, and the bartender was totally rude. We asked if there was Mojito and she rolled her eyes and said impatiently that they don't serve that. Then I asked for Apple Martini, and got another "no." It' ok that you don't serve certain drinks, but don't serve up an attitude!