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| - The Roosevelt is a fantastic bar if you're looking for a low key evening with friends. Located in a neighborhood that seems simultaneously sleepy and buzzing with energy, this bar is a perfect reflection of the direction that the downtown area is moving in, flaws and all.
Built in an old historic home in the Roosevelt district, the aptly named bar oozes charm in more ways than one can count. There are 4 or 5 separate rooms inside that create a cozy atmosphere and a great sense of privacy. Decorated with fancy wall papers, flowers on each table and a nice collection of candles, the Roosevelt would serve as an excellent place for a casual first date, but works just as well for a fun night of beer sampling and cheese-eating snobbery.
While the bar offers a nice selection of wine, the Beer menu is the real star at the Roosevelt, so if your idea of a nice drink doesn't involve hops and yeast you may want to go somewhere else to imbibe. With an impressive selection of top-shelf craft brews and imports, the Roosevelt is well worth checking out. In fact, its the only place I have been to in my entire life that serves the Konig Ludwig Weiss, which I highly recommend trying if you make the trip out to the Roos'.
In spite of its many charms, the Roosevelt isn't without its flaws. Service and seating can be hit and miss depending on when you decide to go. Also, the lack of outdoor seating means that smokers will have to leave their drinks inside and walk out front if they want to light up. I've been told that the ownership is working on this issue, but for the time being, if you want to smoke, you're doing it on the street. Finally, the bar keeps odd ours which might freak out some folks in the drinking set. I've heard rumors that they're closed on Mondays and know for a fact that on week nights they don't stay open much past midnight. If this is an issue for you I would suggest calling ahead before planning a visit.
All in all, the Roosevelt is a great place to go enjoy a few beers, relax and enjoy some conversation. However, if you're looking for a booze fueled barn burner, you should probably look elsewhere because the Roosevelt is way too classy for that.
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