The Mudd Room — Restaurant in Mendota

My first visit to The Mudd Room last night for an acoustic gig. After some googling to confirm, Mudd Room is below the Lucky's 13. When you arrive there Mudd Room is painted on the east side of the building above a small four space parking lot. Fear not; you can park on the west side of the building, also am overflow lot there, a few spaces on the street in the front or across the street from there is designated parking. I entered through the west side of the building that noted Lucky's, fear not, when I entered and told the host I was looking for the Mudd Room she gave me precise directions to get downstairs! Once downstairs I came upon the nice single toilet ladies room. I proceeded in to the bar, asked the blonde bartender where the music would be? She pointed to the stage @ the end of the bar and said it could be loud right by the speaker so she'd recommend sitting a few tables away. She said the parties near the stage were tabbing out if I wanted to sit there? I said I would take a seat @ the end until they were through. Shortly after I sat down the very friendly brunette server brought me a glass of ice water... thanks! She remained attentive all night, filling my water three times. Despite not looking over the menu she was very thoughtful when she popped by just to say it was last call for the kitchen, did I want anything? I meant to get the gals names, I did not, sorry. Music wasn't too loud; the acoustics and lighting were great since the speakeasy is already dimly lit. I don't anticipate this was my last visit; very much looking forward to catching another gig here or meeting friends for drinks! The friendly and attentive service are my number one fast and hard rule for a venue... no matter how good or bad the drinks or food are.... they 90% if I will return. These two knocked it out of the park... thank you for such a welcoming and attentive inaugural...

The atmosphere is cozy! This is a cool place. The seats are deep red and comfortable, and the tables are fancy. They look like smooth marble. There are pictures of people from the Prohibition era throughout the speakeasy. It is decorated nicely. Even the bathrooms are decorated with wallpaper. The cool thing about this place is that it is underground. It is also cool that it has events, like concerts. The music selection for the night I attended was nice. It was smooth, mellow music and definitely fit the vibe of the atmosphere. The service was also excellent! We were tended to as soon as we sat down, and we received some delicious mocktails! One drawback is that it is small, and seating is limited. Seating is first come...

Great vibe. Live music alone was worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed the sound of Willie Moore & Johnny Holiday.It was a pleasant surprise to see the musicians come out to play among the crowd. The sound is amazing. The menu is limited but reasonably priced for the offerings. The drinks are well thought out & in keeping with its speak easy history. Would rank this as a great spot to enjoy music, cocktails & taa add tapas like menu. Would...