Came here on a Friday night. It's a pretty chill, casual spot with couches to sit and kind of has a late 2000s vibe. The bartender and server who greeted us was really friendly and let us sit in the "VIP" section, which is a raised area near the back with more sofas. The couches in the general area were all filled. There's a bar and a few high tops by the bar as well. They have a huge selection of martinis with decent prices. I'd love to come back to try more, especially the dessert ones. They also have live music on Friday nights, and luckily we got there just in time before they started. Tonight was a jazz band and they were great! read more

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Came here with some friends after eating at El Patio down the street, great Mexican food there by the way. After we ate, we decided to try the Martini room.it definitely has a cool bar and vibe. Tons of places to sit and sip. Our waiter was very attentive and came around just in time as I was finishing my drink each time, I tried about 4 Martinis which I know is a lot. I heard they have a special during the week too so definitely check them out. I tried a the strawberry shortcake/cheesecake which I did enjoy. The banana foster wasn't exactly what I expected a little artificial. The starburst and jolly rancher martinis were good. Overall a great place to stop by for drinks in downtown Elgin! read more

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I don't know what I was expecting from a little martini bar in downtown Elgin, but I can tell you what I wasn't expecting, and that was a NYC-vibe. I was over-the-moon to discover this place after picking up hubby from the train station around the corner. We were greeted by some of the friendliest bartenders that made some fantastic martinis. I was thrilled to have a conversation with them before the evening rush came in, and I can't wait to visit them again next time we are in town. I am pretty sure the owner was sitting in the corner at the bar, but I didn't verify that, so I can't say for sure, but either way we met three super cool people. Will have to ask our friends to meet us here instead of the city next time we visit for sure! read more

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This place is perfection! The martinis are fabulous, they have a huge menu and we tried several. The service was perfect, he was helpful and attentive without being too much. The vibe of this place is so chill, the band playing was great. We didn't realize you could bring your own food so we will do that next time! read more

Great drinks, good service, amazing live music! Drinks are high quality. At this point drinks at any bar are expensive but for the quality here they're relatively cheaper. read more

Warm beer, horrible, horrible service, over 15 minutes to get a drink and nothing fancy, just a bottle of beer. Two people ordering Coors and Modelo, tab was $54 for 8 beers and then we got charged with an automatic 25% Gratuity of $13.50. States right at the bottom of the receipt that "20% Gratuity will be added to tabs over $200. Groups with 5 tabs or more will be added 20% gratuity each." Didn't fall into either of those categories and got charged 25% gratuity, what a joke. If we go back we will go for the music, won't be ordering drinks that's for sure. read more

$10 entrance fee at 7pm on a Friday night. That didn't feel cool. It was just ok... I might need to visit again to get the vibe like other reviews say. read more

Went on a weekend to watch a Halloween themed Drag Queen Show. I think it was $25 at the door & $20 online. They announced there's a performance once a month. There's no food menu & a very comprehensive Martini menu. It's surrounded by restaurants along this street so I'm sure you can bring your own in but call to make sure. The drag queens were very flexible, very nice & spent a lot of time on their make up & attire so make sure you have those dollar bills ready to hand it to them via hand. Not a risqué type event. I was not 100% prepared but luckily had sort of enough dollar bills/cash. It's good to do something different & not have to deal with driving to Chicago but still a long drive. There's a parking garage right across so convenience & plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Feels like a very safe part of Elgin even late at night. read more

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Always amazing & the owner is a sweetheart. Drinks are always fun and delicious. The bartenders are lovely. Love the art & decor. So beautiful! read more

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Great atmosphere, wonderful bar tenders, and kind people there! The Martinis were well crafted and very tasty. They had a good balance of alcohol and other flavors. If you want a BOLD flavor, there are multiple options! Subtle flavor is also present on the menu. read more

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Staff- friendly Food- bring your own Appearance - shabby chic Service - lacked coordination Drinks - meh Bottom line up front. My first impression is that the Martini Room focuses on too many things (eclectic presentation, homey seating, entertainment) and not enough on quality, classic bartending. This bar quickly filled up on a Wednesday night (we were early, but a show was in the making after dinner) and appeared popular for groups of female friends gathering for drinks and carry-in food (allowed) around the dinner hour. The establishment hosts numerous varietal shows (drag, music, etc), and there are lots of seasonal, and colorfully sugar-enhanced concoctions of martini flights. Bar seating upon entry, with some high boys flanking the opposite wall. All of this flows into tracts of sectional, low profile seating with coffee table style serving on two levels. All the comfy couture aside, my gin martini arrived first, a weirdly solitary delivery, and was adulterated by too much vermouth or warm olive juice; whatever the reason (hot stemware?) the drink was tepid. The flights would all follow minutes later. I just drank up anyway because I needed to dart out. The carry-in food was ready down the street. I'm not a fan of sugary drinks anyway, so skipping the signature martini flights, I had hoped that a standard gin martini could be well prepared at a namesake bar. Additionally, my martini was served in a glass with an unusual, counter-balanced stem that curves to one side, which made the drink unwieldy and more challenging to hold than the ordinary funnel-cone on a stick. Even my waiter had problems transferring it to the table. Ian Fleming's James Bond certainly would add this prohibition to his maxim: "shaken, not stirred, and not poured into curvy or zig-zaggy stemware." Toward the end of our drinks and carry-in food bazaar (everyone seems to love this "bring your own food" feature), our party of four was interrupted by a stream of showmen with suitcases, theatrical lighting sets and flying extension cords--literally over our heads-- a troupe setting up for a show that evening. I had just flown in from Philly to meet family and friends, so this was my first visit to a bar in Elgin, but I'm sure there must be a better place to relax and enjoy a well crafted, classic martini. read more

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Fantastic! Almost didn't go in but I am so happy I did! The great mixologists behind the bar were so welcoming. Music was pretty alright, and the vibe in the crowd was great. There wasn't a single moment that I didn't enjoy myself. Can't wait to go back! The Smoking Gun martini was my favorite, but everything tried was delicious! read more

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Came here for the first time last night for the drag show event. Tickets were priced reasonably ...$21 plus tax! The martini menu is extensive! So many to pick from. I think we each got a different one. Staff was great and very friendly! The place was clean and vibrant. Lots of colors and cool decor. They have an open bar here so no need to worry if tinis aren't your thing ;) the restrooms were cleaned and stocked! No mask was required and did not have to show vaccine card. This was a safe space as well, open for all! I will be back again! If you see they are doing the drag show event, you should definitely check it out! We had a blast. Only downfall, no food at this joint however, you can BYOF! Next time I will do that! They even have a list of local spots who deliver there. read more

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One of our favorite places, especially on Friday nights with jazz. It's quite relaxing to sip a martini and listen to the music. The service is always friendly and courteous and not the least bit pushy. Great for people watching and just kicking back. read more

If you want a good drink in Elgin, this is the place to go! It's a cool little bar with good service. That said, it was too loud for non-shouting conversation, and the incense was too much. We would have stayed for more drinks otherwise. read more

Good service and drinks, no food. Came on a Wednesday for their martini flight special $17. Parked in the free parking lot down the street. read more

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i just wanted a place to have a quick drink... this place oozed upside down morally bankrupt 'lifestyles', -so much so I could not finish the drink. It seemed they were more interested in pushing the activities of those 'lifestyles' rather than pushing efficient prompt service. I left feeling contaminated from the environment and in great need of a good hot shower. -----I Do Not plan on a return visit. read more

Cool concept and feels promising every time I think to stop in, but the vibes are always off, the staff is extremely inattentive/rude, drinks are expensive and underwhelming and I leave saying never again. I WANT this place to be what it thinks it is, but it's not. read more

Stopped there for a libation after a meal and was impressed by both the surroundings and offerings on drinks. Never knew there were that many different martinis in the dictionary! Bartender was cordial and knew what she was doing. Great place to relax and chill. Well done. read more

Swanky, comfy and cute martini bar with so many options on the menu! I wanted to try them all. Was with a group for 2 rounds of drinks early on a Saturday night and it was such a fun vibe with great music and attentive servers. The Dreamsicle was delicious and we all decided we want to go back another Saturday for Latin night! read more

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Today is 31 August 2024 ok lets begin the coment : I am writing to express my disappointment with the DJ who performed on the night of August 31, 2024. Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we expected. The DJ seemed inexperienced and played the same tracks repeatedly throughout the night, which greatly affected our enjoyment of the event. We were hoping for a more diverse and engaging set, but instead, we were left feeling frustrated and confused by the lack of variety in the music. Many guests, including myself, ended up leaving earlier than planned due to the monotonous playlist. I would appreciate it if you could look into this matter to ensure a better experience for future events. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Sincerely, Ralph ricci read more

This is a great local spot in Elgin. The bartenders are great, the drinks are delicious and there are lots of martini choices. It's set up like a Parisian bar. Exposed brick walls, dark, with candle lighting, comfortable couches and great music. Management is super aware of what's going on and helpful. I would highly recommend this gem of a bar in Elgin. read more

The drinks are delightful, and the bartenders are usually pretty wonderful. Live performances are entertaining, but the sound is turned WAY too high for the small space. I usually end up leaving much earlier than preferred due to the headache from the noise. read more

NiCE cocktails and of course Martinis cool vibe a wee bit loud though id go again; solid vibe good hostess and bar tenders staff was solid

Martinis and service were fantastic. Live music on a Friday night was great. I cannot say anything negative about this place. We will be back. read more

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Love the Martini Room! I've been regularly going there for their flights on Wednesdays for about a year. I decided to have my 22nd birthday here and easily planned with Gery, he and the bartenders are Super friendly. Had about 20 people in our section that Angel made sure were taken care of. I love that we can bring our own food and they let you order to there as well. I mostly only go during the week because I'm not into drag shows or burlesque- everyone has their own opinion- if you're also not into that be forewarned they do those often on weekends. But they also have live music on some weekends, definitely check their website first if that's a concern. Parking can be tricky especially when it's cold because it's street parking on the bank next door but in the summer time it's not a far walk from the train station on national. I love love love the martini room! My favorite local place. read more

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I love the ambiance, the decor, the drink options and the location. Been here a couple times when they've held drag show and just to have a couple drinks with friends; it's always a good time! read more

Very cool atmosphere. Carded my Latino friend and studied his license like he was a common criminal asking him to recite his address. Drinks very expensive. Two jack and cokes $34.00 ... overcharged? read more

Located in Elgin, this place is tiny but martinis are pretty decent! Definitely a good place to unwind on one of the couches and drink. Cozy with dim lighting and a fireplace, low key. read more

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Great selection of small martinis to try. You can sample over 25 different drinks. They also have live music on weekends.

My first time coming here was for the drag show. It was so much fun! They have a huge martini menu. I tried a few and all were good. The place is super cute, cool vibe and we had a great server. They don't offer food but you can bring your own in. I'll be back for sure! read more

stopped in for a late night drink and our first time here. Fun atmosphere-loved the couches and the music. Beautiful drink had to take a picture of it-see attache. And great staff attentiveness too. Will be back for sure. read more

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I have been coming here for a while as my boyfriend lives in Elgin. We got to this place at 4:30 and no one was here. We learned there was a drag show so we stuck around until 8. In fact the bartenders said we should get a seat on the couches for the show. We waited 45 minutes on the couch until someone asked what we wanted. At 8 pm some guy came around and asked for our tickets. We didn't know we needed tickets as no one told us this. They said it was sold out and we had to leave. Bad form, Martini Room. You ain't gonna get my business again read more

Beautiful decor!!!!!!..... but staff was rude our waitress seated us and never came back. Had to go to the bar and order our own drinks. Which were good but staff seemed pre occupied with each other. The place has gone down lots since last time we've been here. read more

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I had always heard great things about this place. When I went recently the ambiance of the place was not as fun or elegant as I had expected. Friends that had said it was good also went recently and said the vibe has changed due to new management. I was disappointed because the menu looks great. read more

Last night my companion and I visited for the first time. The atmosphere and music created a very nice ambiance that would be great for girls night gatherings or for an intimate chat. The martinis were lovely (I got their Wednesday $15 flight. They have this graham cracker crust sweet martini that is so smooth! They even toast the marshmallow they add to it for you lol). I tend not to write reviews, but what made this experience special to me was the person who waited on us. I wish I could remember his name. He was so personable and friendly. I've been to a lot of bars from local Chicago ones to Osaka to Seville to on various cruises and more, and it is so rare you find staff in the hospitality industry that make you feel this welcome. I will definitely visit again. read more

The music and drinks are very good, the servers are friendly and fast. It's a very welcoming and warm place. I love the unique decor. The live music is great. read more

We came last night here after a show at the art showcase a few blocks away. For a Friday night, it wasn't too crowded, which was great since we were able to grab a couch. I had never been here so I wasn't sure what to expect. It definitely has a bit of an early 2000s vibe, or what I think the early 2000s bar/club scene was like based on TV depictions (I was 13 so my in-person experience is limited). But, it was fun. The wall art of boobs was an interesting choice, though. The drink list is impressive, and drinks range from $8-$15, depending on what you get. I had a martini mule ($9). It was good, but not very strong. The servers were attentive and accommodating, and I like that the drink prices are inclusive of tax. I'd definitely come back if I am at a show and need a place to go out afterward. read more

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If you're going to Elgin and looking for a really good drink this is the place to go. Also they have a variety of absinthe. The owner and bartenders are wonderful. Can't wait to come back. read more

Martini Room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I like the unique atmosphere here! It is very cozy with tons of couches and coffee tables to sit at. The lighting is dim and romantic. I went with a guy friend once and not many people were there. Given the atmosphere it was a little too romantic since I wasn't on a date. So make sure you go with the right person at the right time. ;) The other day I went with one of my friends and tons of people were there. It was a lot more fun when the place is busy! The service was great both times I went! One of my favorite martini's is the cotton candy martini, it's very unique and you can't get it at most bars. Most martini's range from $9-$13. Thursday nights are the best time to go since all $9 martini's are $6. Monday nights are also 25% off which is a decent deal! read more

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