One on First Hill's best kept secrets. Great cocktails, great ambiance, no TVs - good people…read more Arguably one of the best bars in the city hands down.

Came here with a friend one late night and the ambience is just right. A handful of regulars, dive…read moreatmosphere, music not too loud and strong drinks. It's not a secret bar, but it has an unassuming look that I like and can be easily overlooked. Their tagline is "your favorite neighborhood art bar" which is appropriate as the bar is filled with art and decor that gets your attention. Much of the art is for sale, but definitely for someone who has a strong love for it and or deep pockets. The bar has been around since 2005 with an aim to build in the eyes of patrons for patrons. There is a fairly extensive menu of cocktails that carry a pricey tag, but are good. I simply opted for a couple Tom Collins, and it was excellent. Had me walking back kinda sideways. Definitely a gem of a drinking spot, perfect place to close out a night.

Stunning view of the space needle. Came here around 8:30 PM and were able to get a table outside…read morewithout a reservation. It got packed around 9 PM so recommend coming earlier than the crowd. The servers were very kind and were able to recommend drinks and offered blankets since it was cold the night I went. I got the vacation responder which was delicious and refreshing. The food is also outstanding - got the pepperoni flatbread and the artichoke dip with chips. I couldn't stop eating the chips and dip because it was so tasty. Recommend for a date night or catching up with the girls. I'll be back!

In theory, this place sounds great. They've got a stellar city skyline view, good drinks, and an…read moreawesome DJ. However, my friends and I received terrible service. We were sat promptly for our 7:00 reservation, and first saw our server about 20 minutes after we sat down. We ordered a round of 4 drinks, where we waited another 20 minutes for them to arrive. My glass sat empty for quite sometime before our server came back over. Around 8:30 we ordered a second round of drinks, and at 9:00, they arrived. I immediately asked for the tab because I didn't think I'd see our server again, and she brought it over right away. Don't come here if you're in a rush!

Got recommended the baileys on the rocks - best drink I've ever had. This is my third.read more

Warm and friendly place with delicious drinks! Loved the vibe, was a great start to a date night.read more

One of the best I've been too. I know some lounges are dirty, but the owner keeps this place…read moreextremely clean. The floor is mopped, tables and couches are wiped, and the bathroom is stocked and tidy. This owner also takes pride in making your order. If it's not right, he will try to resolve it or make you a new one, no questions asked!

This is the best hookah in town! The atmosphere is great and I got great customer service! The…read moremusic choice was also nice, they played al kinds of musics and genres. I loved it! Will be back again forsure!

I am from Portland Oregon and went up to the club more then a few times. I enjoyed Saturday…read morenight the most. Friday night was ok but was sad to hear the bad news about it shut down hopefully some people will pull together and re open the club up again with some rules on management and safety in and out of the club. Come on Seattle get it together

Don't go until it's confirmed open! Closed without warning!…read moreWent to go on Saturday 9/13 with a large party of friends - there's an eviction notice on the door and no other warning on their website, socials, etc. Wish we could've joined the party, but we showed up -and there was no party!

This hookah lounge wins on so many levels- and I go to a lot…read more Most hookah lounges have a generally seedy vibe- this one feels clean, has its own personality, and generally friendly workers. Both times I went, the workers were accommodating to two separate requests I had on separate nights that other lounges might've grudgingly accommodated or denied. Well done, Ember! Need more hookah lounges like these.

I have visited here a few times and I usually enjoy myself but I won't be back this last visit was…read morehorrible the workers are very rude & they forgot our order several times we had to go to the counter to order on top of not being attentive to hookah coals. The DJ was also very rude I guess he thought he was important or some type of celebrity, just overall not a pleasant spot. I'll never visit here again. There are better options with smoother hookah and better service in Seattle.

I absolutely love monkey loft when it comes to places to go and dance, where you can depend on the…read moremusic being good and the crowd energy being good too. My only complaint is the security guard. And one in particular. He's got medium length dark hair and always wears a hat. He's super annoying and always comes up to people and just makes the experience a little bit worse. Other than that, I love everything about the place especially the greater at the door. She's very friendly and helpful.

I wanted to share some feedback about my experience at the after-hours. I was honestly caught off…read moreguard by how openly drug use was happening on the dance floor. This wasn't subtle, it was multiple people openly doing cocaine lines in plain sight. I understand the nature of after-hours and that people may arrive already under the influence, but this felt far beyond that. It created an environment that didn't feel safe or controlled. What stood out most is how normalized it seemed, which raises concerns about liability and potential risks to the business. I'm surprised this hasn't drawn attention from regulators, given how visible it was. I'm sharing this because it feels like something that could become a serious issue if it continues unchecked.

First stop on last night's GNO and unsurprisingly, Firn gets me every time. The views, the staff,…read morethe menu. It's one of those Seattle spots I can keep coming back to and still feel like I'm having a proper night out. Catch me here with the girls, a Bellafonte Cocktail in one hand and the hummus plate somewhere within reach. That combination has yet to fail me. The views obviously do a lot of the heavy lifting when you first walk in, but what keeps me coming back is that the experience doesn't stop there. The staff is consistently wonderful, the food and drinks hold their own, and the atmosphere makes it equally easy to stop in for a cocktail or accidentally stay much longer than planned. Bellafonte + hummus + the girls. Any day of the week.

FIRN Rooftop is such a cute spot with AMAZING views! We got two drinks and both were so good, but…read moremy watermelon frozé was definitely the star of the show. It was so refreshing and delicious! The service was also fantastic--everyone was friendly and attentive. I loved the cozy rooftop atmosphere, and the prices were actually really reasonable for the views and experience. The food menu isn't huge, but they have some good little shareable snacks that are perfect to enjoy with your drinks. Such a fun spot for a girls' night, date, or just drinks with a view!

Final stop on last night's GNO and arguably one of the best places in Seattle to end a night…read more The Nest is sexy. There's really no other way I want to describe it. The rooftop views are some of the best in the city, especially once Seattle starts lighting up, and the atmosphere is ultimately what you show up and stay for. Drinks are definitely pricey at $20+, but I appreciate that the snacks remain closer to happy hour pricing. We ordered the shishito peppers and hummus plate for around $11-$12 each, which felt surprisingly reasonable considering the setting. Staff was suuuuper nice! And after striking out on espresso martinis at our previous stop, we finally got our redemption here. The Nest's espresso martini ranks somewhere mid-tier for me compared to others around the city, but at that point we were just happy to have one in hand. You're definitely paying a premium for cocktails, but the food pricing helps balance things out and that view makes a pretty convincing argument for staying for another round. Come for a drink. Stay because Seattle looks really good from up here.

This was my second time at The Nest, and I really came back with an open mind to give it another…read morechance. The first time, we had a reservation and were charged a $50 table fee, so this time we went without a reservation and thankfully avoided that fee. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just aren't really my favorite. The snack food wasn't anything that stood out to me, and I gave the espresso martinis another try this time around, but they still weren't my favorite. That said, you really can't beat the views! The rooftop atmosphere is gorgeous, and the staff has always been incredibly sweet and welcoming both times I've visited. It's just not my personal favorite rooftop in Seattle when it comes to the overall food and drink experience.

Popped in for trivia and it was fun. Service is good, super friendly and attentive. Mozzarella…read moresticks are thick and have a solid cheese pull.

This probably isn't going to be a fair rating just because I wasn't here for drinks. I was here for…read moresome solid chicken and waffles. I had expectations to tell you the truth, but I was let down a bit. Although, I was convinced to try out the mozzarella sticks and that was a fantastic starter. Highly recommend it. They were huge and thick with the good white stuff stretching out of it when you pull on it after your first bite. Best mozzarella stick I've ever had. As for the chicken and waffles, that's another story. Now, this isn't your normal chicken and waffles here. It's a spicy chicken and waffle sandwich. Someone was trying to be clever with this one and granted, on paper it sounds like a good idea. Execution was pretty poor however. The spice on that chicken was overpowering. There was a lack of syrup when there should've been more. And the goat cheese made it worse. Honestly, if it were just a regular fried chicken that was not spicy and had a good amount of syrup with no goat cheese in the sandwich, it would've satisfied my craving hands down. It wasn't that unfortunately. Should just keep it simple with that one. I would've been happy with that. The stroganoff was solid though. Did not expect that to be so good coming out of a bar. Way better than what Olive Garden could ever dish out. So maybe that says a lot for some folks. I'd come here for the stroganoff and the mozzarella sticks. As for the place itself, it definitely has a saloon vibe to it. Place looked pretty slow when I was there, but there was a good amount of people finishing up their meals, so I probably just missed the breakfast rush. Bartender/server was quite friendly and there were no problems, so that's always good.