Room 56 Menu (Update 2025)
Room 56, a trendy speakeasy located in San Diego, offers a unique and intimate dining experience. With a variety of amenities like QR code menus, closed captioning on TVs, and an outdoor seating area, it caters to diverse preferences. The carefully crafted drink menu has received high praise from customers, with innovative and delicious options like the I'm not drinking Merlot and the delicious sour. The cozy ambiance, attentive staff, and creative presentation of drinks add to the overall charm of Room 56. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, guests can enjoy Happy Hour specials and engaging conversation starters like card games provided by the staff. Despite the lack of food options, Room 56 promises a memorable evening filled with exceptional drinks and a vibrant atmosphere.
SHAKEN
Room ORIGINALS
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Moscow Mule
Vodka, Ginger, Cinnamon, Orange, Lime, Soda, Bitters. Bold Citrus & Spice. Served Long
Martini
Navy Strength & Barrel-Aged Gins, Rancio Sec, Blanc Vermouth, Fino Sherry, Salt. Bright, Seaside, Rustic. Served Up with Olives
CLASSIC INTRODUCTION
COCKTAILS SHAKEN
The Gardener
Gin, Basil, Green Chartreuse, Lime, Jalapeno. Herbaceous, Green, Spicy. Served Up
Gimlet
Gin, Lime, Sugar
Gin Basil Smash
Gin, Basil, Lemon, Sugar
Robe 'N' Slippers
Aperol, Orange Bitters, Watermelon, Basil, Lime, Egg White. Fruit Forward, Herbaceous, Bitter Citrus. Served Up
Trinidad Sour
Angostura Bitters, Rye Whiskey, Lemon, Almond Orgeat.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Soda
It's Healthy, Right?
Vodka, Pear Brandy, Celery, Green Apple, Lime, Cardamom, Vermouth Blend, Bubbles. Orchard Fruit, Bitter Greens, Effervescent. Served Up
French
Gin, Lemon, Sugar, Brut
Air Mail
White Rum, Lime, Honey, Brut
Hop, Skip, & A Jump
Tequila, Cachaca, Hops, Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Grapefruit, Lactic Acid. Tropical, Bright, Hoppy. On the Rocks
Margarita
Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime
Hurricane
House Rum Blend, Pineapple, Passionfruit, Lime, Grapefruit, Strawberry, Hibiscus, Bitters
Aperol Showers Bring Elderflowers
Mezcal, Aperol, Nectarine, Apricot, Elderflower, Lemon, Egg White. Stone Fruit, Floral, Smoky. Served Up
Naked & Famous
Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime
Last Word
Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino, Lime
Autumn Bonfires
Cognac, Peated Scotch, Apricot, Cardun Aperitivo, Lemon, Maple, Egg White. Fall Fruit, Earth, Smoke. Served Up
Delicious Sour
Apple Brandy, Apricot, Lemon, Demerara, Egg White
Whiskey Sour
Bourbon, Demerara, Lemon, Bitters, Egg White
Keep Calm & Curry On
Mezcal, Banana, Lime, Carrot, Coconut, Red Curry. Savory, Smoky, Spicy. On Crushed Ice
Rum Runner
Jamaican Rum, Blackstrap Rum, Banana, Pineapple, Blackberry, Strawberry, Lime
Pina Colada
Anejo Rum, Jamaican Rum, Pineapple, Coconut, Lime, Bitters
Kookaburra
House Rum Blend, Fernet, Guava, Pineapple, Lime, Falernum, Allspice. Tropical, Molasses, Baking Spice. On Crushed Ice
Jungle Bird
Jamaican Rum, Blackstrap Rum, Campari, Pineapple, Falernum, Lime
Mai Tai
House Rum Blend, Lime, Orange Liqueur, Almond Orgeat, Demerara
Room ORIGINALS
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
One Stiff Mexican Mocha
Anejo Tequila, Stout Reduction, Muscovado, Angostura Bitters, Spiced Chocolate Bitters. Cooked Agave, Cocoa, Malty. On a Big Rock
Old Fashioned
Rye Whiskey, Demerara, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Anejo Tequila, Mezcal, Chocolate Bitters, Orange Bitters, Aromatic Bitters, Agave
STIRRED
COCKTAILS STIRRED
I'm Not Drinking Merlot
Brandy, Strawberry, Black Tea, Red & White Wine Aperitivos, Rhubarb Amaro, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Peychaud's Bitters. Red Fruit, Leather, Tannic. Served Up
Boulevardier
Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
Remember The Maine
Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Liqueur, Bitters, Absinthe
Montezuma's Treasure
Reposado Tequila, Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Bittered Barolo Aperitivo, Cynar. Earthy, Tobacco, Smoke. Served Up
Rosita
Reposado Tequila, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Campari, Angostura Bitters
Little Italy
Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Cynar
Snow Days
Barrel-Aged Gin, Black Walnut, Maple, Fernet, Oloroso Sherry, Rosemary Bitters, Hickory Smoke. Roasted Nuts, Pine, Fireplace. On a Big Rock
Hanky Panky
Barrel-Aged Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet
Toronto
Rye Whiskey, Maple, Fernet
A Midsummer's Christmas Dram
Lamb Fat-Washed Rye Whiskey, Apple Brandy, Ruby Port, Blackberry, Amaro, Sage, Rosemary. Jammy Fruit, Hearty, Seasoned. On a Big Rock
Manhattan
Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Vieux Carre
Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Herbal Liqueur, Angostura Bitters, Peychaud's Bitters
Gathered 'Round The Table
Bourbon, Pecan Pie Orgeat, Coffee-Infused Amaro, Amontillado Sherry, Angostura Bitters. Nutty, Decadent, Warm. On a Big Rock
Japanese Cocktail
Cognac, Almond Orgeat, Angostura Bitters
Revolver
Bourbon, Cold Brew Liqueur, Coffee-Infused Amaro, Orange Bitters
Rum Diaries
Pineapple Rum, Hibiscus, Coconut Liqueur, Bittered Sweet Vermouth, Cynar. Tropical, Apothic, Bitter. On a Big Rock
Negroni
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
El Presidente
Anejo Rum, Blanc Vermouth, Orange Liqueur, Strawberry, Bitters
The Kookaburra
Malt Alternative, Seedlip Spice, Allspice, Lime, Pecan Orgeat, Pineapple, Guava
The Gardener
Gin Alternative, Seedlip Garden, Basil, Lime, Jalapeno
Summers In Solana
Ritual Tequila Alternative, Lyre's Gin Alternative, Watermelon, Basil, Grapefruit, Lime, Soda
Cold Brew Negroni
Malt/Gin/Tequila Alternative, Giffard Aperitif Sirop, Lyre's NA Coffee Liqueur
Jungle Bird
Malt Alternative, Giffard Aperitif Sirop, Pineapple, Cinnamon, Lime
Shaken Classics
Ask about any of our shaken menu classics which sound interesting. Many can be approximated in Low & No ABV form.
TEMPERANCE
BEER
Rotating Lager
Rotating IPA
Rotating Stout
Rotating Selections
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WINE
SPARKLING WINE
Jaquart Mosaique Brut
$
Bailly LaPierre Brut Rose
$