Roosevelt Lounge

Gold Coast


It's Professor Green in the library with a cocktail in this darkened semisecret speakeasy at the rear of the Loose Moose. Dress up and be prepared for some hefty prices for the signature cocktails ($22 to $28). The gin, tonic and whisky lists are particularly impressive. Tuesday is comedy night and Thursday a live soul session.


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