Bar is for guests only, however, we had a great time! The drinks were stellar and the Bartender, Aaron, was hella cool. Friendly staff overall, and the ambiance of the bar area was great; TVs for entertainment, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, pool table and other board games around the area, and an overall great experience! Thank you, Aaron and the aloft team! read more

Rose lemon drop martini!! Yum! The ambiance is great, and their table lights up and changes colors. Our Bartender's name is Kay, and she's super nice. She also makes a mean drink! They are opened only till 10:00pm, wish they opened slightly later. But I guess not a lot of people know they are opened yet. I didn't know this but each W XYZ Bar has a different drink menu. read more

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I wanted to give you all a proper review because reading all the reviews and browsing photos, I wasn't really sure what this bar was exactly. WXYZ Bar is the Aloft hotel bar located on the ground floor and acts as a lounge for guests. When the bar area is closed, the lounge is still open for seating. When you walk into Aloft and you're trying to figure out where to go... just go straight and slightly to the right. This might just be the first and only "upscale bar" in Cupertino. I sat down and the bartender greeted me and asked if I needed to see a menu. As an alcoholic drinking alone on a Sunday night, I said a drink menu would be fine. I glanced through the menu and saw their specialty cocktails, beers and wines. Their cocktails didn't sound super amazing, and I wasn't really dying to try any of them. The beer selection is actually quite diverse and impressive. I have no comment about the wine selection. Cucumber Collins - $12 - I'm a Tom Collins / Gin and Tonic kinda guy, so I decided to try the first thing on their menu, the Cucumber Collins. People might complain about the price of this drink, but realize, they do 1.5oz of Hendricks, and if you get a drink with Hendricks at most bars, you're paying at minimum $8-$10. You're paying a slight mark up here for it being at a hotel. This drink was a bit sweet at first, but eventually balanced off. I'm not sure what happened. I stirred before I drank and it was too sweet on the bottom. Additionally, the metal straw provided was not great. It was okay at the beginning, but chunks of the meddled cucumber kept getting stuck in the straw. I was eventually given a regular straw. Bombay Sapphire, Soda, Fresh Lemon Juice, topped with bitters - $8.50 - This drink was decent. It was missing a dryness off the end though. This drink isn't on the menu, but after talking with the bartender, she recommended this drink. Overall the drinks were just okay. I wasn't particularly impressed nor disappointed with the drinks. I think the prices here are reasonable given that they use top shelf alcohols (no well drinks) + a slight market up for being the hotel bar. The server was very very sweet. It was a slow night as I was the only customer from 10ish-12(close). We talked and chit chatted. IMPORTANT NOTES: == The bar top has "holes" in it to allow for the coloured LED lights to shine through. The lights are constantly moving and changing colours and cannot be turned off nor set to not move. Every time I did something where my head / face was over the bar, I got really really dizzy, even before alcohol was in my system. This actually prevented me from drinking more. I felt like I didn't need to even order my first drink because these lights were making me feel motion sickness. == 4G/3G data was very very bad. I had issues checking in, and using my phone and loading google. WIFI is free only if you've rented a room. == the seating at the other tables are actually semi-well lit and not dark. Thus you could technically come here to do some reading, or studying. The non-bar area acts well as a regular day lounge, even at night. This is a pretty well lit bar. == There is an outdoor area that I'd like to check out sometime. It's currently too cold in Cupertino. == Pool table is free an located in the back. (you'll see it). == I'm sure the music selection changes throughout the week, but on Sunday it was fairly mellow, and not loud at all. == I was provided complimentary nuts, which was a combo of peanuts, and other little cracker things. It was heavily seasoned.... but I would have preferred something bland like salted peanuts. == Kitchen closes at 10pm == 4 TVs showing sports OTHER NOTES == I can't comment on parking. They do have a garage, but I just did street parking. == The wall behind the shelves of alcohol is lit, but the shelves themselves were not lit. Thus, it's pretty difficult to read what brand of alcohols they have if you're not familiar with the shape of the bottles... might only be a problem for a picky alcoholic though. The bartender has worked there for a while now, and mentioned that they were not allowed to try drinks on the job, so they don't actually know what most of the drinks taste like. I really hope with the new bar manager, the bartender will be required to try all their drinks as to make proper recommendations. -------------------- FINAL THOUGHTS: The bartender was super sweet and friendly. She provided great service (take this with a grain of salt because I was the only customer). The drinks were okay, and fairly priced if you want specialty cocktails with top shelf alcohol. The table seating is well lit if that's what you're looking for. The music was quiet enough to have a conversation, so this would be a good place to just talk and catch up with a friend. My experience here was okay. I honestly have no recommendation to try or not try this place though. read more

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The WXYZ Bar is located inside the Aloft Cupertino Hotel. It's a hip, groovy little bar. The bar counter top has LED lights that are glowing and changing colors continuously. I ordered a dirty vodka martini - with Absolut vodka (they don't carry Tito's, Ketel One, or Grey Goose) and three olives. It was a reasonably good martini - although I like mine a bit colder. I guess I should specify that next time! There is also one pool table in the bar - which was in use by four guys, so I did not get a chance to play... Neat bar! read more

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Ok this is a rather hidden gem in the heart of Cupertino! Nestled in the Aloft Cupertino, not far from some Apple offices. This is not your standard hotel bar; the W XYZ bar boasts hip mood lighting, a great selection of cocktails and wines, and some trendy tunes on weekends. On a Wednesday night though, my friend and I were the only customers, so we had the entire space to ourselves! Perfect for catching up with a friend I haven't seen in a while. The bartender was friendly and did last call at around 10:30, before closing up and heading out. But he didn't rush us and let us continue to sit there with our wines and talk. If you're ever in search of a good spot for a date in Cupertino, this bar should be on your radar. They've got fire pits in the patio, and a range of seating options inside (booths, countertop, sofa, etc.). Definitely would recommend! read more

I love this bar! The swanky upscale/like decor, the premium drinks, happy hour and friendly staff. While staying at the Aloft hotel my co-workers and I ventured over for some appetizers and drinks. We shared the mac n cheese...decadently good! The meatballs, chicken quesadilla, hummus dip, and chicken wings. All of the appetizers were so full of flavor so surprisingly good for "bar food". They have a pool table if your feeling a little competitive with the company that you keep, as well as an outside seating area with heat lamps when needed on those cold nights. read more

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I was really disappointed in this spot the first time. It was the closest bar to my home in Cupertino but had the snobbiest bartenders. If I was ordering they'd talk to me like I was low-class. Even the way they'd say- "we only do 2-ounces, not 1-ounce drinks here". Excuuuuuse me..! Come on, it's a hotel bar in Cupertino down the street from my condo, what/why/jeezus christ lighten up. The idea of going here for a drink is just a depressing thought. Food's not bad though! read more

Quiet and clean place, but very basic. Ok for a private drink. They have an outside place that is good for summer use. Inside is very basic. read more

Yelp said they closed at midnight on Sunday but the bartender said they always close at 10pm on Sundays. Anyways they were closed so I didn't get a drink. I just wanted to check the place out. Really cool spot. Seems like a cool hotel bar to chill at. I don't know how the drinks taste but at least the bartenders seemed friendly. One suggestion I would make is slightly dim the lights for ambiance. It's super bright even at 10pm. I guess it's good for business meetings but for pure bar atmosphere I think just dim it a little. read more

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1st Experience is the most important thing, no matter what it is. It also depends on the mood you're in and what you're expecting and looking for that night. Came here Tuesday night when it was pouring. Just wanted to chill & drink with the boys. Jessica was really cool at the bar, free pool table (U can't beat that). The holiday lighting and decorations was cool. A cool Place to chill and also if you wanna have a mellow night. FRIDAYS - they have a dj spinning.. And a good spot for get together & events. I'm didn't get to try the food yet but the drinks were good. read more

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This place is a hidden gem for a hotel bar! I usually get the buffalo wings and man they are so good. Happy hour prices are bang on and service is always friendly. They have fire crackling on with their outdoor seating and the indoor seating has rgb lights and a big ol' tv. It's not exactly cracking, but a perfect spot to grab a few drinks and snacks to catch up with a friend. read more

The Good: Free Pool The Bad: If there is more than one person at that bar- prepare to wait The UGLY: Your face after I beat you at pool Who would have known that my talents resided in a couple of balls and a stick? Pool stick that is. Literally new found love. We troll here often due to the fact that this place is rarely busy, they have good beer on tap, and the pool table is free. However, Every. Single. Drink. I have had has been awful. Stick to the things your know, or beer- don't be adventurous at this bar. read more

Ambiance: Too well lit. Sorry, but this place didn't really impress me. A bar should not be as well lit as the lobby... The bar itself, with the subsurface lighting, and the backlit bar, are nice and enjoyable... but the decor itself seemed to be mismatched. Modern furniture mixed with psychedelic-seeming lighting on the patio, combined with some rather odd couch choices, and the misplaced pool table... it just doesn't work. Then you have the DJ on a Friday night that's obscenely loud as he used a fold out table in the smack-dab middle of the bar... :( Service: The bartenders are nice, but they need to get their stuff together. My lady friend: Can I have a lemon drop, please? Bartender: Sure... can you tell me what's in it? Point made. Food: Here's where you win me back. We enjoyed a few things off of the menu and they were all delicious. read more

One of our favorite places to stop by after work. Sassy hour is super awesome. With a slightly trendy but quiet atmosphere, their happy hour is friendly for everyone getting off work at the regular hours (up to 7pm). Rotating beers are $5 each (with pitcher at $20 option now), and a couple of wines at $6 each. Sometimes they have spirit specials, like last time we got Jameson for $5 on the rocks. Super good deal! For all those with a corporate passport card, you can get dinner here too for buy one get one free entreés. Does it get better? Yeah, there's a pool table in there. Tip - if you just want something to snack on, ask for the pretzels/snacks. We like their amber ale and the new 405 on draft :) read more

Came here on a Wednesday night to celebrate with my friends. It was basically empty except for two other groups, but I guess you can't expect much at Cupertino on a weekday. The bartender was very sweet and helpful, the drinks were good and three drinks got my friend pretty happy :) I just did street parking right next to the hotel, but maybe they have a garage? Not sure I would call and ask. Drinks are a little pricey average $10, but the atmosphere is very modern and "cool" looking. There's plenty of space and a nice setting to sit and really catch up with people, and they have etch-a-sketches! read more

What made this review earn 5 stars was mostly due to the bartender. Wish I got your name for this review, but what I can say now is that you made great conversation and had interesting stories to tell! There is a hip theme going on with a "Sassy Hour", paper flower decor & lighted tables. The pool table adds a relaxed vibe to the area. It was a place you can go after work and have a chill meet up with a friend without having to yell over the music. Awesome vibes with a good drink menu to select from. Definitely wanna come back and try the food and utilize the pool table next time! read more

Over priced. Very hip spot. Perfect for a warm summer night Music sucked read more

The company I currently work at had a farewell event the W XYZ Bar for one of our executives a few months ago. The first thing I noticed about this establishment was that it had a pretty hip atmosphere; it goes perfectly with the high-tech culture of the nearby Cupertino City Center. The bar has a large interior, which makes it a great place for corporate events. There aren't many places to sit indoors, although there is no shortage of outdoor seating. The W XYZ Bar mainly serves drinks, but it also has a catering service. Speaking of which, the food is delicious. One thing that many other caterers do wrong is that they focus on quantity rather than quantity - in other words, they would make a lot of food that may be overcooked or lacking in taste otherwise. This wasn't the case for the W XYZ Bar as everything we ordered was really good, especially the cheese quesadillas. The drinks are somewhat expensive, but this isn't unexpected for an upscale place like this. Another thing to note is that the staff are really friendly and accommodating. Case in point: our company only had the place reserved until 5:00 p.m. Some of my co-workers were having such a great time that they stayed for over an extra hour, yet nobody kicked us out even though an event for another company was supposed to begin at 6:00 p.m. But then again, the W XYZ Bar has a pretty large interior, so the space probably wasn't an issue. Overall, I really liked this place. I don't drink that often, but I think the W XYZ Bar is definitely a great place to hang out after work hours. -- TL;DR version -- Highs: Trendy atmosphere; friendly staff; great catered food Lows: Limited indoor seating; beers are a little expensive Bottom line: The location and ambiance of the W XYZ bar makes it a great place to relax after work. Final verdict: 4.2 stars (rounded down to four) read more

Girlfriends happy hour, what a chic place to chill, chat and chew some nice appetizers while checking the meetup group ¨Young Asians networking in the Bay Area¨ (or similar:). We were having such a chill time in those sofas with the cutest pillows out there, that some other people that initially went there to join their meetup ended up sitting with us and sharing laughs and stories. I find the W XYZ bar and lounge to be a very nice gathering place, unpretentious yet very modern. You can always play pool and enjoy the patio if the weather permits. read more

Ambiance changes depending on what's going on that night. Some nights can be dead; the afternoon we went, there were lots of tourists and a live band - maybe a large family reunion or wedding in town? If it's busy, it can get loud and rowdy. Food and their signature drinks were below-average and underwhelming. However staff were nice/accommodating; service was great. read more

Awesome new spot in Cupertino inside the brand new ALoft Hotel! Try it out! Great, comfortable lounging all day too! read more

Severely underimpressed, for a number of reasons. The fact that it was a friday night and was so empty was the first thing. It wouldnt have been so noticable if this place wasnt set up to be a night club. The LED lights on the bar are cringe worthy.. This place makes cupertinos attempt to be "cool" - officially so uncool. Two stars for the bartender for being really cool & the fact that i had a stupid fun time here with some friends. Maybe if they changed up the vibe & marketed to a younger crowd with some sort of nightly special it could be better. read more

I have been here twice. The first time was great, but this past Friday was horrible. We ordered the humus and pita bread, chipotle chicken wings, and the kettle chips. My main complaint is that the bar/ eating area was not busy and this is what we experienced with our food: -pita bread- was burned on all edges, we sent it back - chipotle chicken- over-cooked -kettle chips- our default order- too salty/ the restaurant was out of potatoes, including sweet potato! The waitress was nice, but needs training ASAP! Don't waste your time unless you are willing to put up with lousy food and service. read more

A cool and funky little bar in the aloft hotel. Great place to have large gatherings with a nice outdoor patio area. Skip the bar food.

I went here while i was staying at the hotel to redeem my drink voucher. They barely have any wine selection - Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The Malbec tasted horrible. We then inquired about their happy hour the bartender said it ended at 7pm. I was pretty sure that I read on their website that it is 5-8pm. I showed him the website and his response was "ok then it is till 8pm". Really! read more

Looked cool enough for Cupertino, especially the outdoor area. Then I ordered a drink. God Dayum. You'll think you lost your wallet. read more

Just want to say, Carlos is the best bartender I've ever encountered. Service is amazing.. atmosphere is extremely relaxing.. get to meet new people.. read more

Last I went to WXYZ was for a "very yelpy holiday party." When I saw that one had opened up in cupertino, I wanted to check it out. The service was excellent. I got the tri-tip sandwich and the sangria. The sangria was ok. The tri-tip had an overwhelming amount of horseradish. It burned my nose! Definitely cleared my sinuses. Then my eyes started to water, and my friend asked if I was going to cry. Plus price performance is no bueno. sigh* read more

The places its really nice love the decoration the only thing i didn't like the bartenders they were not friendly at all ready stuck up and rude. The drinks were really bad. read more

We ordered the pork belly sliders, samosas, pot stickers and donuts. Got two sliders with taro chips and a pickle. This is my fav, would come back for this alone. Samosas are also very good but on the spicy side so beware if that's not your thing. The only downside to the donuts is that they are mini. read more

I love the cute, hip ambience of this bar! The drinks are a little spendy though, but I would definitely come back every once in a while for the atmosphere. read more

Tasty cocktails. Friendly staff. Nice outdoor area. Food was mediocre to poor. Spring rolls: standard. Charcuterie: slightly below average with probably Costco meats and yellow cheddar. Mac & cheese was inedible. Tasted like watered down fake vegan "cheese" sauce. Would return just for drinks if happened to be nearby. read more

This is probably one of the worst food & drink experiences I've had. The space is great but the food and drinks are horrible. Everything we ordered tasted awful. I mean, like not mediocre, but really bad. Drinks weren't even close. I've tried this place once or twice before hoping it would improve but it isn't a true bar. Wow, it's such a shame because it could really be a nice spot to chill if those improvements were made. read more

Delicious food. Had the chicken panini (w/apple and brie) and red velvet cake. Nice ambiance. Great music. Service could improve.

Overpriced drinks and mediocre food. They only offer bar type food. The service was good though. Not sure about the space. It's Cupertino people! We don't do modern. I think all of the Alofts are the same no matter where the location. read more

Been enjoying this bar, been here quite a few times. The employees at the bar are really nice people and always laughing. Have been here for a few event nights, lots of fun :D read more

Stopped in for a quick drink on the way to the airport. Bartender was very friendly and helped educate me on Japanese whisky. I ordered two shots of Macallan 18yr that retails for $230 a bottle. He carefully measured each pour with a tumbler. Was surprised to get a bill for $100! Asked to see the whiskey menu but they don't have one. So I guess they charge whatever might inspire them at the time? A bit unexpected in a bar in a budget hotel. On the plus side, bartender was cool and knew his stuff. read more

Showed up for their New Year's Eve celebration tonight. $40 - was supposed to include a bunch of stuff. (you can see below) - and it seemed like a great deal. It wasn't. The event started at 8:00, and we showed up about 7:45. It was not clear where to park. There were signs pointing to the parking lot of another business that had tow away signs posted. Went inside to find out where to park - but nobody was around to answer a question. Parked where the arrows were pointing - but didn't feel comfortable about it. Went inside and they took our tickets and put a wristband on us. There was NOWHERE to sit except outside by the heat lamps. We then asked about the "second dance floor" and were taken to another room with minimal furniture. After awhile and some complaints they set up more tables and chairs. No cocktail servers - you had to go to the bar. Drinks were served in plastic glasses. The bartender put cranberry juice in my Mai Tai - and when I told him Mai Tais are not pink - he said they are like "a punch" (another drink on their menu) and asked what I put in Mai Tais when I make them. Who was the bartender??? Geezm! The food on the buffet had NO PROTEIN. Where were those meatballs and that chicken???? Not on the buffet I saw. Food was supposed to be served until 10:00 - but ran out much sooner. And what about the sweets buffet? It didn't exist. There were hats and noise makers - but the people who came in later got none. The photo op set up was nice!!! (Best thing - actually). The bathrooms were filthy by 10:00 - and remained so until midnight. The DJ in the room where we were said he would play mainstream and/or rock and roll for us - but didn't - until hours later - after midnight. The champagne was horrid tasting. The balloon drop was a joke (almost half didn't drop and had to be pushed down). Below is what they said would happen. It was kind of a bait and switch, in my opinion. But - I went to meet up with friends - and despite the shortcomings of the WXYZ lounge - I still had a good time seeing them, and bringing in the New Year. Event Admission Includes: 2 DJ's Rotating Playing Top Dance Hits / 2 Dance Floors (This is not a hip hop party) Buffet Station featuring appetizer station, salad station & a 3 pasta station with chicken, meatballs, veggies, bread. Sweet Station. Buffet is from 8pm-10pm Large Social Lounge with Seating Champagne toast at midnight to bring in the New Year 2018 Drink Specials all night (Full Bar) Free Parking Decorations / Horns / Hats / Tiara's 2018 Photo Backdrop Area Balloon Drop at Midnight Safe & Fun Environment for Everyone This is a 21 years and over age event. This is NOT a Nightclub hip hop environment. Mature & Friendly guests only. Tickets include admission and buffet $40.00 + fees online while tickets last. $60 at the door night of event if available read more

Stayed at the Hotel ( Aloft) For a night for a 49er game and the bar tender was awesome. Someone called out so he not only made all the drinks for everyone by himself, ( it was a busy night) but made all the food for everyone as well. Beast Mode!!!! Every Time I come to Go to a 49er/Sharks game I'm staying here!!! read more

Made our way there after a game at Levis stadium. They were super crowded but extremely efficient. Liquor selection was average but beer selection was limited. The ambience was modern amf sheek. Would recommend after work drinks. read more