Lydia is amazing. Full stop. She made us the most amazing cocktails. My friend and I are bourbon lovers. She loves citrus forward, I'm spirit forward. Lydia made us the best drinks I've had in... we'll forever. Don't order off the menu. Ask Lydia. She will deliver amazing bespoke cocktails that will make your soul sing. Can't wait to come back. Thank you, Lydia! read more

I don't like writing negative reviews but I would not go back there again. Save your money. Better service at a drive bar. The atmosphere is nice, however the the server we had completed ignored us. There was a large table next to us and two other smaller tables. In other words, the bar wasn't busy. The larger table looked like a bunch of "tech guys" and the server was very attentive to them because they probably were going to leave a bigger tip. I thought it was rude. We waited awhile before someone even came over to get us waters or acknowledge us. We couldn't even get the server's attention to close out our tab ( we only had one drink each) so went to the bar and asked them to charge the room. read more

Dined here before a show at The Moore theater. The food is over priced and mediocre. My French 75 was made with old, flat Prosecco - zero bubbles. We ordered the crab/shrimp Louie which was mostly greens and the smash burger which was completely charred and tasted burnt. I asked for extra pickles on the burger and the waiter said the table next to us said hold the pickles so no problem to add extra pickles. When we received the bill there was a $2.00 charge for aioli. I told the waiter I did not order aioli and he said the chef made him charge extra for the pickles (4 small slices) and that is how he had to add it to the bill. I told him he should have told me it was going to cost an additional $2. We won't go back as there are so many better places to eat in Seattle. read more

Just popped down here from my room at the Palladian. They were pretty busy on a Sunday night but the staff were very friendly and helpful. I ordered a vodka paralyzer which came in a cool tiki cup. My partner didn't want alcohol so they made her a custom mocktail. Not sure what was in it but it was fruity with a kick of ginger and it was delicious! I almost wish I had ordered that instead My only regret is not going here at the beginning of our stay. read more

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We stopped in to #Pennyroyal and Amanda made us some amazing cocktails. I had the most basic order of our group for a bourbon Old Fashioned and it was quite good. Others in our group said "surprise me" or "something fruity" and what we received were all exceptional and interesting cocktails that were well thought out and explained. If you are looking for a place after a show, during intermission, or just on any night in general; I recommend stopping in. Try telling them the general type of drink you like and ask for something different. And then... Enjoy. read more

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I always look for good cocktail bars around Seattle and I have to say this place was not good I barely even finished my cocktail. I wish I could have gotten a different one but I didn't wanna be rude. I don't think the bartender that was serving me knew what she was doing. It is really cute in the inside so I am giving them a three star because of that. read more

We came across this place after miles and miles of walking around the city doing the "tourist" things. First the location is perfect, the ambience and food was good. The one thing we agreed upon before arriving to Seattle, WA from Virginia Beach, VA was that we would try new things and if we can get it back home then we will not get it while we are here. So this place was a perfect place to start for dinner. Everything on the menu looked good but the choices we made were amazing. Definitely a spot I would recommend and go to again! The reason for the 4 Stars and not a 5 is because of the dark lighting. Yes I said the ambience was good but the lighting made it hard for me to read the menu. Steak w/ Asparagus and Corn Pudding was amazing. Mac and Cheese was also good. 9/10 for the food and service!! read more

There are only a few things you need to know about Pennyroyal: 1. The drinks are delicious, this is because... 2. The bartenders are talented, and use great ingredients. 3. The space is cool, even though it's in a hotel lobby. 4. Despite the hotel-lobby-ness of the bar, see #1. 5. They have super rad black coasters with gold crowns on them. I want some. 6. Fernet on tap, and the only thing better than Fernet on tap is... 6. Serving shots of tap Fernet in lego shot glasses. Seriously if you don't know what good cocktails are all about, it's time to get educated. While there are plenty of places to do this in Seattle, Pennyroyal is an excellent option. Especially because the bartenders are skilled, have a great back bar, and lack the normal level of pretense that comes alongside all of the things listed above. However if you're out looking to get wasted off of highballs, hit on people, be part of a scene, or for any of those those reasons other than to enjoy a solid cocktail in a chill but upscale environment, this may not be the place for you. It's that easy. read more

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What am I, nuts? This place is five stars all the way. Came back tonight and had a fantastic cocktail, a great glass of sherry, and enough small plates to make one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. I have friends who say, "I don't eat the service." And while I agree and I don't often ding a place for mediocre or even bad service, Pennyroyal has fantastic service. Like, THE BEST. Friendly, knowledgable staff who will engage you if its not too busy. Sitting alone at a bar has never been so fun! Made some great friends tonight and will definitely be recommending this bar to friends. Try the ceviche and the salt cod sandwiches. Stellar stuff! read more

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I'm giving 4 stars as they serve food from Shake and Spear where they create amazing seafood dishes! Besides that, it's a cozy small bar at Kimpton Palladian with good happy hour menu but wasn't able to notice anything special in particular. When there's no show being played at Moore theatre right next block, it will be a nice place to drink for the lonely souls as well. read more

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This is my fav cocktail spot in the city. Love their rotating creative drink menus and the bites from Shaker and Spear next door. But the service always seems to be a struggle. I've been here early in the afternoon, later in the evening just before a show across the street, and whether it's busy or slow service either at the bar or anywhere at the tables seems to take forever. It's worth it but this sure could improve. They typically have two bartenders working and one server for the whole room. read more

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Cool bar, great service, but $9 for a beer ? Good thing that it is not the only cool bar with great service in Belltown. Really want to be a regular here, but a little too steep read more

Located in the lobby of our hotel, we stopped in after dinner one night for a night cap. I wanted a coffee and Bailey's. As they don't have Bailey's, the bartender-ess offered to make up something that could be similar to Bailey's. So, sure! It wasn't great, but it was ok. The nice thing was, she offered to give it a shot. One night on the way out, they had something called Tiki Night (I believe it was a Sunday night) and they were playing interesting classic tango sounding music and everyone was dancing like they knew what they were doing.... I watched, wanted to try but had plans and had to run out the door. It was neat though. I cannot comment on the food but they do serve breakfast/brunch, all day bites and happy hour. read more

If I could give PennyRoyal and all of the staff above 5 stars I would do it in a heartbeat. Never have I been treated so well and like family at a bar. To give some background my husband and I got married this past weekend and wanted some pictures in a bar close to where we used to live. I know some bars are particular about bringing cameras in and taking photos, so I called about a week ahead of time to make sure it was okay. Ryan answered and not only did he say we could take pictures but he would reserve the corner table for us (in my opinion the prettiest photo spot). Now, I didn't fully cry at my wedding but when I walked into PennyRoyal and saw fresh Pike Place flowers, a bottle of champagne, a framed sign for the newlyweds and were presented with a gift bag and a beautiful Shaker & Spear menu signed by all the staff, I did cry. They went above and beyond. We will continue to come back for many years. We came back for drinks the next night and have told all of our friends that PennyRoyal is the place. Gorgeous decor, amazing service, kind people and on both nights our drinks were amazing and the assistant bar manager even sat down to talk to us about spirits. I am so thankful to Ryan and everything he did. read more

Had a great time. Waitress, Karen, was awesome. Partner and I had a four course meal. The ambiance, experience, food was amazing. Highly recommended. read more

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If I were to judge Pennyroyal on its drinks alone, it would earn 4 stars; however, that is not how yelp works. The service, prices, and lack of happyhour left me hoping for more. The service is not quick. On two seperate ocassions I stood at the entrance near the bar waiting to be greeted. The first time I left because after 5-10 minutes I remained invisible to the bartenders and staff. The second time I had to call for their attention. The drinks are vey expensive: beers range from $8-10 and all cocktails are more than $12. Now, they do make their drinks with solid ingredients, which partially makes up for their steep prices. But, given these prices, I think Pennyroyal will not survive without a happy hour that is at least 4-6pm on weekdays. If they start offering a happy hour, I could seee myself returning, but at the current prices they are just a little too expensive. read more

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Overpriced and underwhelming. Got a "double smash burger" and it was literally a regular burger (which is funny because my server said I couldn't do medium well burger because they all came one temp, but me and everyone at my table got a medium rare regular burger, which was tasted ok but extremely overpriced and misleading). Go for a cocktail, but save yourself and go somewhere else for dinner. read more

Super classy joint, tons of amazing drinks. Its inside the hotel and has great food too. I had a post work meeting here and is a great place to take a colleague or friends. read more

We decided to stop here before a performance at the Moore Theater. So happy that we did. Well mixed drinks, excellent attention by the bar staff and while you will not fill up on the small plate bar fare its pretty tastey. Prices are pretty Seattle standard, no great deals but the atmosphere, attention and location make up for that. My favorite part was the metal stirrer/straw my friend got with her blended drink. Fun. Glad we tried it. read more

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This is a great place to go with a friend or two, or a date. It has an intimate setting that's just right for wanting to go out but not to a place that is loud/crazy. They have an amazing and unique selection of cocktails. I like to go out once in awhile and have a drink but I want something unique and tasty, not just a margarita or martini. This place definitely makes me happy with their selection. A drink will range around $11-$15. They have a very small snack menu, so don't go hungry, like I was. The menu had locally made (some in house), and fresh ingredients but my 4 stars comes from the drinks only. Service was good but not outstanding. Parking can likely be found on a nearby street and is free after 8pm. I'll be back for another drink. read more

PennyRoyal - Great drink. Can't remember the name but had a very interesting flavor. They also have (non-alcoholic) ginger beer. - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So-so. We stopped in to have a drink and a snack before an 8pm show at the Moore across the street. The place was busy, but overly so, and we found seats at the bar. The bartender was stationed right in front of us, yet didn't acknowledge us, or offer a drink or food menu. We found a bar menu nearby and, eventually, placed an order. While we waited, we saw food being delivered to others, and realized there was a food menu, but not one we had been offered. We saw a platter of chips and hot crab dip nearby, and when our own chip order was delivered, it was completely different. We asked about the other dip, and were told if we wanted that it was something else, and if we wanted that, it would be a 20-minute wait - by which time, we'd be late for our show. Um, thanks. The drinks were fine but not amazing. The chips were good but there weren't very many of them. The service was slow and indifferent. Two stars. read more

World domination nearing! There are lots of amazing bars in this city but there are truly none better than the lucky Penny as I like to call it. What sets it apart is it's human connection. From the waitstaff, runners and bar back (Ian I'm looking at you!) they make sure your experience is exceptional. But what makes this the best bar in town is Lydia. As a bartender her wealth of knowledge is vast. Her drinks are fantastically delish. And her ability to run a busy bar while making it look easy is pro level. But don't tell everyone you know or I'll never get my fav seat at the bar again!! read more

I love Pennyroyal! It's the perfect treat yourself bar. They know what they are doing and with that comes the ability to have play. The creativity is easily seen right away just with the cocktail names. You never know what the theme is going to be. My favorite was possibly the Princess Bride cocktail menu. I went recently and the gent serving us let me know it was his first day. Even for his first day learning the menu the quality didn't waver. Speaking of staff, huge shout out to Travis and Karen. They always keep things lively and are quick on their feet. Great conversationalists, even though that isn't their job. Being able to gab about nerdy stuff with your bartender is a easy way to build loyal patronage. You probably wouldn't think to ask about the food menu at a cocktail bar but definitely take a peep. Their menu is from the accompanying restaurant Shaker + Spear. My boyfriend talks about the smickles frequently (fried smelt with pickle juice in the batter alongside fried pickle spears). read more

This is their breakfast review: This fine summer morning before work, I decided to treat myself a good breakfast, why not!! I walked by Pennyroyal every morning but wasn't sure if they are open for breakfast since the Yelp says not. I just buzzed in and wow... Deco: I loved the setting - quiet & simple and peaceful. Interior was very gentle, welcoming, classic, simple and fun to look around. People: The ladies were just so great, giving enough attention, not too less or not too much. There goes a perfect 5 star it self for them. Food: Let's talk about their menu. I ordered a breakfast Sandwich w/over easy egg, sauon Ciabatta. I have not had a THAT goooooood of breakfast sausage for a looooong time! It wasn't salty or greasy. It was very flavorful, herbal & earthy. Even if you are not a sausage lover, you will enjoy this one. OJ is house squeezed. Coffee is by Caffe Vita. Price: The Sandwich-$14 / Fresh Squeeze Vegetable Juice-$8 Am I going to bring my friends? Yes, most definitely! read more

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I LOVED the Pennyroyal so much, and i would go as far to say this was our favorite part of our short 3 day trip to Seattle. The overall experience was fantastic, the food, the atmosphere, the staff -- everything! Whether you are looking for a place for quick small bites, a lovely dinner or drinks with friends -- this is your place! Also, my whiskey sour was made the REAL way and tasted AMAZING! Enjoy! :) read more

Terrible/NO service. Tables in the bar area dirty and cluttered with bills cause nobody seems to be working. read more

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I'm indecisive about Pennyroyal. The drinks are well made and beautifully concocted, but the markup on regular stuff (whisky neat, as I mentioned before) is ridiculous. Also, I wish they had Veuve or Moet by the glass instead of just Prosecco (the cozier, less swanky Il Bistro down the street does). Don't confuse this with your typical hotel bar. This place is absolutely date-worthy, far from sleazy, and great for low-key evenings with friends. What makes this place special, other than the beautiful drinks served in candlelight, is the staff. The bar staff, Jacob and Ben, are amazing, genuinely friendly, and will make you feel at home even if you're only here once a month. They multi-task flawlessly and seem to have the timing of checking in on every bar patron down to a science. They don't give my friends attitude when my friends want to order the cheapest vodka on the menu, and they'll happily chat with you about how the menu was crafted, how poorly your last date went (not at all speaking from experience), and similarly, they'll happily leave you alone, popping in timely when you're about three-quarter way through your drink. I also once saw them gracefully handle a drunk group getting (harmlessly) rowdy after a concert at the Moore. I'll let others have the last word:* "This place has got the best cocktail presentation I've ever seen" --- claimed a date "Hands down, the best fries in Seattle... maybe ever" --- said my BFF, who drove downtown in rush hour traffic for these fries. *also, you should ask them to make you a Last Word read more

Headline: Ok wines, food that smells good, but the service sucks I was in here sitting at the bar; only here because we were waiting for the Moore Theater to open; and discussing food with my SO. There was a bar tender standing right in front of us, ignoring us. We ordered drinks (the list is uninspiring and over priced), and something from the bar menu. Apparently, there is a food menu as well, because the crab dip smelled great. But the service was so lacking we never got offered one. The food on the bar menu is almost non existent. It's only saving grace is really that it is convenient to the Moore Theater. I will be visiting elsewhere next time. read more

When ever we find ourselves in Seattle, we're definitely stopping here again!!! They have some funky drinks and none of them disappoint!!! Great atmosphere and awesome service. I'll be seeing you guys again! read more

I could live in this place. Beautiful, good drinks, cozy at night. I love it. I'm supposed to write more but I dont know what else to say but come here, especially if going to show at Moore theater. Drinks aren't cheap though read more

I loved this bar so much! I can't decide if my favorite part was the decor and overall ambience, or if it was the fact that we could order off the restaurant's menu and eat delicious food while enjoying that ambience! Talking about the food... it's the best seafood! I used to live in Monterey, CA and I am pretty picky about my seafood. Add to that the fact that my second family growing up was from Spain and every family meal had some sort of amazing seafood dish (especially paella), and you've got a tough nut to crack! Well, I ordered the BEST paella I've ever had. #sorrygrandma. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

It says it's not dog friendly, so I came with my service dog thinking it'd be a safe place to come with my service dog, but in waltzes a group of people with their untrained mongrels. Come ON Seattle. Please start enforcing dog policies to keep places safe for those of us with service dogs. Staff is friendly, drinks are good, but the presence of dirty, untrained dogs in a nice place brings the atmosphere down. read more

Great cocktails, service and atmosphere. This doesn't feel like a hotel bar at all! We loved our first two on menu drinks and then had the bartender, Travis, create custom drinks! read more

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Solid old fashioned, great service, good art, comfortable respite from a cold windy day.

Hidden gem without question! Get past your preconceived notions about what a hotel bar usually encompasses and give Pennyroyal a chance. Warm and inviting space with great drinks and and a eclectic menu are just a few of the highlights. Pretty solid happy hour and it's without question a place you'll want to linger for a drinks and a couple small plates with your group of friends or coworkers. read more

Favorite cocktail bar! Kimpton's bar program is impossible to beat. Grab some awesome food and impeccable cocktails at this spot. Will not be disappointed... Feeling creative... even better... nothing better than a seasoned bartender to guide you through some awesome twists on some cocktail originals. My favorite spot in the city if your expectations are set high! (Kate is the best!) read more

Just because this bar is attached to a hotel, don't call it a hotel bar. Hotel bars are stuffy and the bartenders don't know how to make proper drinks. Pennyroyal is a legit bar attached to a legit hotel where the bartenders know exactly what they're doing. The ambiance is chill and it feels like a lounge and not like a stuffy hotel bar. The cocktails are creative so they aren't ones that you can get at any other bar. Yes, it's one of those craft cocktail spots so if you like basic cocktails this isn't your place. They can probably make your basic cocktail but why would you come here for that? You should come here and try something new. The bartenders were cool and gave us great recommendations for other local places outside of the downtown area. If you're looking for an intimate spot to grab a drink or 4 you should check this place out. read more

Started at Happy Hour. Not sure when I left. So I must have had a really good time. First off, Vesper is on the HH menu. Dangerous. Awesomely dangerous. I mean, vodka+gin+splash of Lillet. Fortunately with basically no sugars, at least it means I didn't have a hangover the next day. Anyhoo, it does certain grease the social inhibitions for a good time. For snacks, we order the truffle fries. Always order the truffles fries. Also ordered the mac & cheese, olives & pickles, steamed clams, and salmon caesar. M&C - decent. Would have liked some more crumble to break up the texture a little bit. Decent for a HH special. O&P - I'm not and olives person, but I did nibble on some pickles. Pairs well with cocktails. Steamed clams - pretty yummy. Loved the big bacon bits. Totally finished the whole thing. Salmon caesar - way more smoked salmon than expected. Usually only see a little bit, but honestly every bite had a good portion of salmon It wasn't terribly busy on a Tuesday night. Not sure about weekends. The staff was friendly. Would definitely come back again. read more

My friends were staying in this hotel not long after it opened so we came for drinks and to check out the atmosphere. I was surprised to see that the lounge was very bright. Definitely not what you'd expect from a boutique hotel bar. Octopus ceviche was not bad but portions are as you can imagine, not very big. My $12 fruity cocktail, jasmine infused, was alright. Not as sweet and fruity as expected. My friend ordered a fruity cocktail that came with fire and tasted good. Hubby got a beer, $9. Service was good but the drinks and food were not mind blowing for the price and atmosphere. read more

Seeing some of the other reviews, I think perhaps we came too late in the night (10pm??) or it was an off night. I wasn't wowed by this place, it was simply a-ok for me. Bestie and I felt like one more drink before heading home and, having peeked in the window on our way past earlier in the night, we thought this would be a fun spot. It turns out it's a hotel bar, which definitely changed the atmosphere drastically from how we thought it would be. It's still a nice space, but it feels a bit less intimate than I'd hoped. We were served fairly quickly at the drinks were pretty good, and not crazy expensive for a hotel bar. I might come back, but there are certainly places higher on my list! read more