Keys Lounge
Bar · King ·
Retro bar with comfort fare, classic cocktails & DJs
Retro bar with comfort fare, classic cocktails & DJs
"At this restored locksmith shop-turned-bar, boozy Manhattans and mulled sangria are served alongside brisket or portobello sliders. DJs spin vinyl sets most nights of the week while a wood stove next to the DJ booth lends a living room vibe. The dim mood lighting doesn’t hurt the hygge, either." - Carrie Uffindell
"The wall of vinyl records sends an unmistakable signal to what kind of bar Keys Lounge patrons have walked into — warm, consciously retro, and maybe a bit fussy. A project from the owners of nearby Radio Room, Keys Lounge has developed an identity all its own, complete with frequent DJ nights, wood fires, lush leather barstools, and a terrific cocktail menu. Smoke lovers should try the Smoke Roller, while those not drinking can opt for something off the zero-proof menu. Bar bites like deviled eggs, whipped feta, and happy hour portobello sliders are available if in need of a snack. On chillier nights, make sure to check out the heated side patio." - Nathan Williams
"Keys is the archetypal Mad Men bar, the kind of place that seems purpose-built for multi-martini business lunches or jet-set appointments. The rugs are Persian, the furniture is swoopy, and the ice cubes clink together like cuts in a Hitchcock movie. The cocktail menu features playful interpretations of the classics; the well-appointed room in which to drink them feels like a tribute to the hi-fi era, with an entire wall dedicated to densely packed album cubes and intriguing features like a crackling, freestanding fireplace on one side, a pair of blood-red diner booths on the other. It’s rare for a public place to feel so thoughtful and intimate — the extreme attention to detail on display makes Keys feels more like a living room than a neighborhood watering hole." - Ben Coleman
"This stylish midcentury lounge feels more like the kind of place where a late-series Don Draper would entertain clients than the cinderblock locksmith that used to occupy the space. Turkish rugs, neatly organized vinyl, and the amber glow of well-deployed Edison bulbs create a space that’s both sophisticated and living room-y. “You can really just tell walking into a place that the vibes are going to be good,” says Binks bartender Megan. “[Keys] is a good place for a date,” she notes, “I played cards there with my boyfriend by the fireplace. It’s so nice.”" - Ben Coleman
"At this restored locksmith shop-turned-bar, boozy Manhattans and mulled sangria are served alongside brisket or portobello sliders. DJs spin vinyl sets most nights of the week while a wood stove next to the DJ booth lends a cozy, living room vibe." - Eater Staff