After a long permitting and construction process, The Velvet Room is finally looking forward to opening next month at 8020 Norfolk Avenue in downtown Bethesda. The speakeasy is aiming for June 10, 2026 as opening night, according to the website. However, a sign in the window allows for some wiggle room with a pronouncement of "opening around June 10."
"Opening its doors on June 10, 2026, The Velvet Room is set to become Bethesda's newest destination for sophisticated nightlife," the venue said in a statement. "This elegant lounge bar, located at 8020 Norfolk Ave, promises an unforgettable experience. Step into a world of luxurious ambiance, where every detail is crafted to provide a serene and exclusive escape from the everyday. The Velvet Room offers a curated selection of premium beverages in a stylish setting, perfect for unwinding after a long day or celebrating a special occasion. Prepare to indulge in an atmosphere of refined comfort and timeless glamour."
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...🎶
ReplyDeleteOh gee, I wonder what kind of demographic this place will attract.
ReplyDeleteThey have an ad in the lobby at The Ring House.
DeleteProbably not one that plays loud bass music while smoking weed, jaywalking across streets, and/or pulling up in loud souped-up cars
Delete9:32 - Sounds like the hippies that followed you from CA, or is it your fathers Jalopy?
DeleteGive it a chance.
ReplyDeleteI’m hoping for more “Rick’s Cafe” than “The Viper Room.”
$850 for Dom Pérignon Luminous bottle service. I hope they have free nuts.
ReplyDeleteMost def a veritable crime attraction magnet especially when leaving.
ReplyDelete9:23 AM You are correct! I think they should just tear down all these buildings and plant tobacco farmers like the good old days. No crime, other than enslaved labor.
ReplyDeleteHope they do great. We can enjoy some quiet jazz while sipping wine.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Boones Farm went bankrupt.
DeleteLooking forward to some music
ReplyDeletesounds like a strip club name
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