Inside the internationally inspired SOVA Hotel, there is a hotel room different from all the others. Room 520 is a small bar for unique cocktails in an intimate setting. Receive your room code at the front desk/bar of SOVA and use your passcode to unlock the door hidden somewhere within SOVA… then unlock the hidden doors within your soul. A speakeasy for the curious of heart. Come lounge with us here and sip on cocktails as fascinating as the space itself.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2105 Commerce St Ste 333, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (469) 529-5260
Website: https://www.520dallas.com/
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Reviews
He made my guy the best Old Fashion and my crown and coke was great.
William actually sat down and a whole conversation with us and for me that’s
top tier.
Shout out to Drew for training an awesome bartender. We will be back.
The parts we weren’t impressed with was…
1. The odd/uncomfortable seating selection. There’s really nowhere to sit in privacy here. Every grouping of chairs puts you in too close of proximity to another couple. I think they’re going for the eclectic vibe with the chairs but it just didn’t work well.
2. The lighting. There was a harsh neon sign that illuminated the whole room. However it was so bright it felt like you were in a hospital, not a speakeasy.
We don’t plan on visiting again, but would reconsider if they made some simple changes to the atmosphere.
My girlfriend and I were celebrating her birthday and wanted to try a new speakeasy. The process of checking in, getting the code, and finding the room was fun and added to what I hoped the experience would entail.
When we got to the room, we were accosted with a weird techno version of the electric slide playing much louder than it needed to be for such an intimate space. I was hoping for jazz or ambient background noise at a whisper and what I got was blaring rave music in a room with no dance floor. The room size and lighting were on par with other premium lounges we’ve been to but the biggest turn off, at the time, was the loud music. I’d estimate the room could hold approximately 16 people; 12 comfortably.
There were no other guests when we arrived and we almost questioned if we went to the wrong room. We struggled to hear the bartender over the music but realized his first words to us were, “It’s a set menu.” It seemed slightly off-putting but I can understand that he might have been trying to prevent people from ordering drinks not on the menu. At most places we’ve been in the past it seemed customary for the bartender to greet people first or introduce themselves; at minimum, offer water while patrons decide what they want. With an empty room, I thought it would have been nice if he explained the taste profiles of the six drinks on the menu.
We both ordered the “Gion” and were less than pleased with the drink. The drink was finished using a cocktail smoker kit, which was not listed in the online description. I’m not sure if the wrong type of wood was used or if it was burned too long, but it left a pungent overpowering aftertaste. Smoke is generally meant to enhance a drink and add to the complexity; this made it much worse.
As other guests showed up, they seemed to experience the same confusion of deciding if they should sit and wait for service or walk up to the bartender. The volume of the music remained constantly obnoxious, as did the contrasting playlist of hip-hop meets techno. Two couples and a group of four friends walked in after we had our drinks. Not wanting to be the last two people in the room, I watched six people leave before deciding to follow suit. Of those who left, including us, no one went back for a second round of drinks.
Unfortunately, after the experience I had, I can’t refer any friends and family here. I suggest they add a couple of beer & wine choices for individuals who can’t find anything on the menu they want to drink. Maybe the bartender was having a bad day but he didn’t facilitate a pleasant experience. Hopefully this helps someone make an informed decision.