This place was actually recommended to me by one of the regulars at Rider, so of course I had to…read moresee what the hype was about! We came here right after our nice dinner at Musang, and the place was already packed when we arrived. You can definitely feel that lively Belltown energy the moment you walk in with dim lighting, chill music, and that cool, slightly hipster lounge vibe that fits perfectly in the neighborhood. The entire staff was already in full Halloween mode, and the bar was decked out with festive decorations everywhere even the drinks were themed! Lol. It was definitely a fun surprise to experience that early in the season. The service was fast, and the bartenders were super friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. Drinks were beautifully crafted, strong, balanced, and totally on theme! Overall, Rob Roy totally lives up to its reputation with great cocktails, fun atmosphere, quick service, and welcoming staff. Perfect spot for a nightcap after dinner or if you want to feel like a local in the heart of Belltown.

Rob Roy, located in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, is a celebrated cocktail bar that blends…read moremid-century chic with vintage bachelor-pad charm. Rob Roy offers a rotating menu of classics and inventive seasonal drinks, all made with premium spirits and house-made ingredients. The bar's commitment to quality has earned it national recognition from Esquire, Eater, and the James Beard Foundation. Rob Roy's intimate lounge setting, complete with plush seating and a curated soundtrack, makes it ideal for both quiet conversations and lively nights out. Food options are limited because the focus here is on the drinks. Expecting surf and turf? Rob Roy's got it, in the form of goldfish crackers and jerky. The rear hallway featured some excellent wallpaper, and the gender neutral bathroom had cocktail recipe graffiti. At the bar, I enjoyed a Selkie - a blend of whiskeys, gentian, banana, ginger, clarified lemon and honey, and bitters. It reminded me of how much I miss Patrice Bergeron, six-time Selke winner. Cheers.

Upscale. Hospitable. Class A Service. This year I celebrated my birthday with Vue and booked 2…read moretables. I had the opportunity to speak with Mike on social media who was helpful in answering all my many questions. He later connected me with one of their VIP managers, John, who was quick to reach out and call to ensure we were on the same page and on point for the day of the event. He made some useful recommendations as to where I should have my tables and accommodated all of my guests upon entry. During the day of my event, David, who was one of the VIP hosts was so generous to connect with me and allowed me to be first to enter the main floor upon opening. David and my servers, Natalie and Blossom were so respectful and kind - they truly helped make my special celebration a memorable one. I'm so happy to see the successes and growth of Vue since they've opened in 2018. Their security team was also very kind! Steve who has been there for years, I believe, introduced himself to me and then there was another sir who saw that I was standing on a stool to record an performance and he later came by to carefully help me down without ask. Vue brings to life an artistic concept for nightlife that is inclusive of all communities. Their 4 different rooms and main floor creates space for every kind of guest. Whether you are looking to be near the crowd or to break away in the back, they have tables you can book to fit your very need. I appreciated their various table packages as it is inclusive of minimums and gratuity with tax later being added on at the end of the night. They make the booking experience very easy. I will say they tend to have a later start where it peaks around 11:30p. Other than that, I highlight recommend Vue Lounge - their team is a great example of what it means to treat their guests with respect so that everyone has a fun time.

Younger crowd. looks like maybe 18+. kind of confusing, how to get any out of the place?read more

Lovely spot! I went at 5pm in the winter hoping to catch a sunset, but it was a rainy day. Still…read moreLOVELY to see the water and the vibrant pier. Such a lovely view! In my experience, having a reservation gets you a great table, and walking in gets you a barstool. We had a res and were lucky to get a gorgeous set of chairs with a view. The covered outdoor area didn't look open to the public, so we were glad to have a spot inside. The bar is dark and moody, but still modern and vibrant at the same time. They have lovely, creative drinks. I got a pineapple tequila smokey cocktail and it was SO good! Drinks run about $20, but this seems more standard in seattle these days. They also have a lovely happy hour that we just barely missed, but would definitely come back to try. Such a great spot for casual conversation, good drinks, and a breathtaking view. Something about watching the boats and planes and the waves is just gorgeous. Note- the 20% tip is pre-loaded onto the bill, so any tip you add is on top of that 20%!

Great views and everyone should try it at least once and it's a great place to take out of towners…read more I went this past Sunday with a group of friends and while we loved the view, the prices are extremely expensive for what you get. You're definitely paying for the view. It was a great experience but I can find better deals that don't cost an arm in the leg. Also the music is terrible

Great drinks, amazing service, and a beautiful view! Just a heads-up: the drinks are on the pricier…read moreside, but they're super creative and unique. I especially loved how all the cocktails had tech-themed names, it added a fun touch. We ordered one of their signature drinks and absolutely loved it (my favorite was "clickbait"). We also split the butter chicken flatbread, which was pretty good. Honestly, if we had more time, we definitely would've tried more from the food menu. Also, a special shoutout to the bartenders--they were awesome! Very nice, good service, and made fire drinks. The seating options are great too. You can sit outside by the fire pits with plenty of space, or inside at high-tops or cozy booth-style tables. The whole place feels pretty classy. Plus, you get a view of the Space Needle and some of SLU's skyline. oh, and the hotel even had a cleaning robot, which I thought was cool.

Okay the positives... the views were amazing, the vibes are outstanding. They have a live DJ who…read morewas cookin it was great! We ordered the whipped feta dip, the artichoke dip, the pepperoni flatbread and the prosciutto apple flatbread all of those were freaking delicious amazing. This place has so much potential if they improved their service. The service was so bad it took 45 min to get our first round of drinks. Our server was really nice but maybe stretched too thin bc she forgot to put our order in and threw away her paper that she wrote it on so she had to come re take our order. We had full intentions of ordering entrees from here but they were out of the main dishes. Just seems like the kitchen manager isn't planning well, staff doesn't have help from management. The only thing keeping this restaurant afloat is the view and the DJ

Old Fashioned - 4 stars Supernova Spritz - 4 stars…read more The lounge at the top of the Space Needle is all about the view--and that's the reason to be here. The drinks are nothing special and definitely not the highlight, but they get the job done while you take in one of the best panoramas in Seattle. The revolving lounge gives you a full 360-degree view of the city, so every seat feels like the best seat in the house. You can see all of downtown, the Puget Sound, and the peninsula across the water as the floor slowly rotates. It's an easy, relaxed way to take in everything without having to move around. Bottom line: don't come expecting craft-cocktail magic. Come for the incredible views, the unique experience, and the chance to see Seattle from above in a way that never gets old.

Came here for the experience, thinking it would be cute and fun, but was wowed by the food and…read moreservice. The staff was attentive, informative, and even offered to take our picture for the fun occasion. I was hoping for some good food with the price, but it exceeded expectations. We got an opening pastry, that day was a flaky pastry based on strawberry shortcake. Then we got a choice of first course. I had the Pumpkin Space Pancakes which were sweet and delicious. My husband got the World's Fair Waffles with pears and vanilla cream, which he loved. Then we got a choice of our main course and we both made the correct choice for our tastes. I picked the Pork Belly Benedict, it was super rich and delicious, even with my usual distaste for eggs. My husband went for the steak, which was beautifully cooked. Finally, we got the signature dessert which was good, but the showstopper was the special effects.

I've been looking forward to visiting the bar for weeks. Finally got a time and reservation time I…read morepreferred was available. We arrive and get seated. The First Gentleman was attentive and we got our drinks and an appetizer timely. We ordered our second appetizer with our first server and thats where the service deteriorated. I could hear the table next to us ordered the exact same appetizer as we did 10-15 mins after we did and a new server who must had just clocked in brings them the order literally within 2-3 mins later and the male commented, "oh that was fast" and I thought to myself they got our order. Another 10-15 mins go by and I had to ask "do you know how long our order will take to which she seemed to get annoyed. It could have my energy because by that time I was annoyed. I'm not sure what happened to our original server but he must have gotten off. About 5-10 mins goes by and here it comes. That confirmed the table next to us got our order because of how long it took. They never apologized for their mistake. Doing all that time they never came back to see if we would like another drink. I had to flag someone down. The clincher was we got our bill and there was 22% service charge. That was on me because if I would have seen it I might not have gone. I'm not a fan of automatically charging a service charge. I'm a great tipper but it must be earned. By than I was really annoyed and thought to have a conversation with the manager but let it go. I would not go back. The craft cocktails are spendy but I had no problem with that because they're creative and they earned it by being creative. But the energy and the environment wasn't like the other speak easy bars I visited. It was boring and to top it off the service charge of 22% and the service that came with it sealed it for me. Make sure to read the website on their thought around the 22%.

Deep Dive is my favorite cocktail bar in Seattle. The decor is incredible: Very speakeasy vibes,…read moreand every detail feels thoughtful and elevated. The whole space has this intimate, luxurious atmosphere that makes the experience feel special the moment you walk in. We tried the Japanese Breakfast, which is a savory cocktail and such a pleasant surprise. It genuinely has miso soup notes. It's very unique and creative. I also had El Boho (flavorful but not overly sweet). The staff are always friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to recommending drinks. The prices are on the higher end, but personally I think they're totally worth it for the creativity and overall experience. This is the spot I bring all my out-of-town friends to because the ambiance, vibes, and drinks are just that good. Truly one of Seattle's gems.

Stopped here just before. Show at the Showbox on 1st…read more Pizza was fantastic. It especially nice that we can split the pizza with two different flavors, which was nice. They also have an option to have hot honey on the side so that you can drizzle them yourself, which was nice. The service was very quick even though the bar was very busy. Very much appreciated the waiting staff: The vibe is always cozy and immaculate. It's such an iconic Seattle place in the heart of Pike Place Market with the grungiest vibes. It also helps that it's a little hidden just steps away from the gum wall. I strongly recommend taking someone from out of town to experience the true Seattle vibes here! Cheers!

Late night gem, serving your favorite pie till 1AM and drinks till 2AM. Flew in late to SEATAC and…read moreneeded some food downtown. Friend recommended the Alabi Rm. I had a really good pizza and some top drinks. My three things: 1) If you need a buzz the Alabi special is Jaemo shot and a Miller High Life for $12. 2) Pizza crust is thin with a good snap on the bite. Had the goat cheese, prosciutto, and arugula pie. The earthy goat cheese matched with the sweet gravy was great. 3) Played cocktail roulette with the bartender and had some great drinks.

The Fog Room is definitely worth checking out for the views alone. It's a great rooftop spot where…read moreyou can take in the city while enjoying a drink, and the atmosphere makes it a fun place to hang out for a bit. The drinks were tasty and well-made, which is really what you want at a place like this. The service also stood out--in a good way. The staff were kind and attentive, and everything came out pretty quickly, which made the experience smooth and enjoyable. The food, on the other hand, was pretty average. It's basically what you'd expect from typical bar food--nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. If you're coming here, I'd recommend focusing on the drinks and the view rather than making it a full dinner stop. Overall, it's a solid spot for drinks, good service, and great views.

Ariel is amazing and super nice. The venue and drinks are great. Love the stormy daniels drink…read more Beware that they include a 18% service fee and aren't upfront about it. I ended up tipping on top of the service fee and didn't find out until asking for the itemized receipt with the subtotal.

Hannah was fantastic! I came in on a quieter weeknight and she still brought such great energy…read more Super friendly, attentive without hovering, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. The cocktails were really well-made too - I had one with "Menagerie" in the name (can't remember the full title), and it was excellent. Also had some delicious pork bao (char siu bao-style) and dumplings that really hit the spot late night. You can tell she really cares about the people she's serving. Definitely one of those bartenders who makes you want to come back.

We came on tiki night! Ordered pieces of eight and hotel national…read more Personally really like passionfruit in my drink so Pieces of Eight made sense for me. Light and refreshing, enjoyed this one that it wasn't overly sweet.

Stopped into Shorty's across the street from Bangrak after lunch and WOW... this place was a blast…read more It's quirky as hell and I mean that as a compliment. They've got tons of pinball machines, but the thing I absolutely LOVED were the booths with the pinball machines built right into the tables. I've never seen that before and immediately thought it was such a cool idea. Definitely the kind of spot you stop into for a drink and then end up hanging out way longer than you planned. Overall just a really fun little bar with a lot of character. I'd absolutely come back.

Love this bar. We have been here countless times and it's great vibes every time…read more Lots of regulars. Smoking area in front of the bar. They have games, an ATM to get quarters to play the games, free condoms box above the quarter ATM. And my favorite part a Photo Booth! A great bar to me has a Photo Booth, street fighter, and private booths. This has it all. Love how we can have fun playing games, taking pics, choosing a song, and having great conversations in the comfy booths. Service is helpful. One night one of the games ate our quarters up and never worked so we let the bartender know and a few minutes later he gave us our quarters back. Staff is efficient and keeps the bar clean picking up any left behind glasses quickly. The bar is quirky and fun. Private and comfy booths, and lots of clowns everywhere. Sad clowns, happy clowns, creepy clowns, and more clowns than you can count! The bathrooms are unisex with plenty of stickers to look at. Always hand soap and toilet paper available even when busy. Hard working staff! Some areas of the bar like near the bathrooms have flashy lights and makes it feel like you're at the circus. The vibe is laid back and care free. Have yet to try the food so no words on that quite yet! Always a great time at Shorty's. Literally one of my favorite bars! Highly recommend!