The Press Room

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   jeffrey

   Charleston

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   This is definitely not the press room of years past. Gone are the elegant days when the Press Room was a highly sought after and exclusive destination for crafted cocktails and convivial meetings. My visit tonight was a major disappointment, completely lacking in the elegance and dignity one would expect from such a storied space. Instead of a professional, polished encounter, the atmosphere was almost self serve and and completely inelegant. The “apres ski” seasonal set up was comical and detracted from the formerly wonderful experience. No longer offering the finely crafted cocktails of days long gone, the space strayed from the fun, speakeasy vibe, as a grumpy employee escorts guests into the sad, transformed space rather than through the press room office back door so beloved. The interior, morphed from a minimalistic, classic space into a trite, music heavy environment bedazzled with faux fur seating and sad, dumpy sectional sofas, I endured one, repeat one, drink before I hastily departed this tragic incarnation. I’m not sure if a change in management or a full frontal lobotomy has ruined this once great space, but sadly it’s not what it used to be. Don’t waste your time waiting in line to get into this space.
   

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   Trina

   Baltimore

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Underwhelming. The modern take on a speakeasy was a miss for me. Didn't really give speakeasy vibes. It would have been nice to have someone take your drink order AND bring the drink to you. Limited food menu, but full bar.
   

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   Leslie

   VIP

   Western NC

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The staff was great and the ski lodge theme was perfect for Christmas cocktails.
   

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   Steven

   Charleston

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Make a reservation!!! Our party of 4 were the only ones there from 5 pm to 6 pm and they turned away walk-ins because others had later reservations. The place is great and worth going. But MAKE A RESERVATION!!!!!
   

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   Angie

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   It was classier last year with ambiance. Our bartender was very nice. We just had a drink.
   

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   Sarah

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very fun way to spend a weeknight! The cocktails were delightful.
   

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   c141nav

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Didn’t realize they change their format every few months. If you have not been here in a while, chances are it is different than the last time. Limited menu. Friendly staff. Cool and quiet vibe.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 23, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   drinks were average and it was so loud! service was mediocre. we waited for 10 minutes after our reservation time before the hostess came out to greet us, almost thought about leaving because we couldn’t get in
   

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   Lisa

   Charleston

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the decor. The drinks and food were okay for the price.
   

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    William Blake

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The place was so cool! Harry Potter theme was on point. Drinks were great and so was the food. Prices were a tad ridiculous but good overall. Wish it was bigger but we had a blast and will be back.
    

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