Entry No. 10 — the Cleveland file — filed under: speakeasy

The Velvet Tango Room

Operating in a building that once housed an actual Prohibition-era speakeasy, this legendary lounge is famous for its meticulous, scratch-made cocktails. The ultimate secret is its exclusive, reservation-only Back Room, which is accessed through a hidden mirrored door.

The move: Reserve a table in the Back Room to listen to live piano music while enjoying their famous hand-shaken Hemingway Daiquiri or the India Lime Fizz made with a whole egg.

• 📍 Duck Island
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 2095 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · clevelandmagazine.com

last checked: 2026-07-21