Full disclosure. If it wasn't because of Anthony working the bar and the kitchen simultaneously this would have been a 1 star review. The man ran the entire place single handedly trying to earn the smiles of whole bunch of alcoholics and hungry people. Next time I come around I'm hopping he has some help running the place. Otherwise you can expect your Yelp average review just about Two/half stars for a long while. Cheers Anthony read more

Came here for drinks and apps after work. I'm pretty sure the "bartenders" aren't bartenders. The drinks were nothing like they should be watery and wrong mixers. Awful. The food was even worse. We ordered a charcuterie board. I'm supplying a photo which will speak for itself. And lastly, the ambiance was weirdly uncomfortable. Really unwelcoming vibe. Not worth the time or money. read more

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This tiny bar and space services two hotels. So it is understaffed. And the servers are overwhelmed. So it really isn't their fault it is poor design. The bar is well stocked if you can get service. The first night I stayed it went to the bar and was refused service. They said I can only get service at a table. Um, ok. So we went to table, and waited 40 minutes, but got not waiter. Another night I went to the bar and received service. They were just so overwhelmed though. read more

Ambiance - 4/5. It's a cool pet friendly bar adjacent to Aloft and Element hotel near Microsoft visitor center. I'm not sure why it's empty all the time. Could it be due to Covid? Service - 1/5. There isn't really service. I'm just could he because they are understaffed after Covid. Drinks - 3/5. How can they not have a draft Hefeweizen? I don't want to pay premium for a bottle beer. I'd rather go get a 6-pack at Safeway that is a minute away by car and about a few minutes walk by foot. They do have a pretty good line up of other drinks like wine, cocktails, etc. though. read more

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We held our happy hour at the W XYZ bar! David, the manager, went above and beyond to host us. Everything went well. David did his best and made it a smooth and nice experience for us. From drinks to food, David took great care of us. Definitely consider it for future events. read more

Stopped by for a drink to cool down when we two spied this new WXYZ lounge while on a long neighborhood walk on a hot July 4th. Not really a destination, but a nice stop if one is in the area. Cocktails were generous-sized and refreshing, helping us beat the heat. Ambiance aimed for mod. Low-volume Jazz/Euro-tech/reggae-ish music I was unfamiliar with played pleasantly in the background. Large interior with high ceilings and multiple seating areas, including at the bar. One roomy isolated corner had screens (muted) showing a baseball game. Other than us, there were only two other customers during our hour visit. Pet-friendly, with water dishes at the hotel/bar entry. read more

The food is hit or miss. Stayed in the attached hotel for a week and ate here 3 times during my stay. The first experience was the Korean BBQ tacos off the starters menu. These were way too big to get a bite and while the avocado was fresh, the BBQ and sauce was watery and not very good at all. The next meal I had a simple grilled chicken Cesar salad that was good. I had the cheesecake with strawberries for dessert. The strawberries were not cleaned and cut very well, but overall it was okay. If I had to summarize the food, it was just okay and not worth the higher price. The bar staff was nice but not great at making mixed drinks. read more

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Cool place for a drink or two. The ambiance is nice and boujee and perfect for having a drink/catching up. Food is alright, though a bit overpriced. The bartenders are amazing and service is good. read more

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Ok for a hotel lounge, I guess. I ordered clam chowder and a burger. They came at the same time, so I had decided between hot soup or hot fries. The chowder was served with a teaspoon rather than a soup spoon and wasn't exactly what I'd call hearty. The perfectly formed burger clearly came out of the freezer. My water glass never got refilled. And to top it off, you can order dessert (which I didn't), but you can't order coffee. Meh. Seconds after I posted the above, the waiter showed up with a cup of coffee and some Coffee Mate. He said it had to be our secret. Kinda redeemed the night. One extra star for that. read more

For drinks in the evening, the staff was friendly enough but didn't know much about the drinks on the menu. For breakfast, I sat there for well over 5 minutes with 3 other people at tables and didn't see a single waitperson, so I left. read more

I've eaten here multiple times over multiple stays at the A Loft and the food is generally average to slightly above with the exception of the pesto chicken pizza which was borderline inedible. That being said it's a nice vibe with a good beer selection and the staff is always super friendly. read more

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Not a bad place for a drink or two. W XYZ Bar is located inside the Aloft Hotel in Redmond, right across the street from Microsoft. Therefore, you can imagine the kind of guests that stay and most likely get a drink here. In fact, when my friends and I visited this bar, we walked in and saw that most of the guests were in business attire and working on their laptops. It's definitely a gathering place for Microsofties and their clients and business partners. My friends and I visited W XYZ Bar after dinner, as it was walking distance from the restaurant that we ate at. On a Friday night the place had quite a few people there. Yet, we were able to sit further from the bar area, where all the comfy chairs were. I liked that this bar is more of a lounge, where people can relax, with hip hop in the background playing. When I asked the bartender what IPAs were on tap, she was a little confused at what breweries were which when she looked over where the beers were, but we saw the handles and figured it out ourselves. I ordered an IPA for my first round. And for my second round I ordered a Jameson on the rocks. She poured the Jameson in the glass first then put the ice on top instead of vice versa, which is how it's normally made. Because of so, the first thing I tasted was the block of ice that was stacked high and near the top of my glass. I wish it had been made the traditional way. We didn't order any food, but that's cool they offer grub. I'm sure hotel guests find this place to be a lifesaver and convenient. Glad to know this is in the area, in case I'm around and need a place for a drink. But it's far from the best bar experience. Yet, I did love seeing all the dogs around since Aloft is dog-friendly. Snaps for that. read more

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Cool atmosphere and decent drink selection, but it didn't knock my socks off. With that said, I'd probably go back just for the atmosphere as it was a really cool place to hang out and have a drink. read more

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This little gem was a sweet surprise. We stayed at the Element (hotel attached the the Aloft/WXYZ Bar) and checked this place out for dinner. It's quiet with a fun ambiance. Shuffle board for fun. Reasonable pricing. Bar bites (pizza, burgers, caprese, etc) and drinks. The best part is that kids can be in there because it's a hotel lounge. Perfect for being attached to the hotel. Entertainment w/o going anywhere. Our friends met us there and we hung for several hours. read more

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Best food in Seattle and the bartender was the best service you will ever get anywhere! You will never find a better bartender anywhere you go. read more

We were seen then ignored. My boyfriend and I walked in to get a drink last night before heading to a Yelp event nearby. The two bartenders saw and watched us walk in. One even saw and started to follow as I walked down the entire length of the bar to find two open seats. No luck. All the bar stools were taken. We found an open table in direct line of sight of the bar and sat down. The two bartenders that were behind the bar disappeared one at a time into the back room / kitchen area and never came back out. We waited a full five minutes before we decided to leave. The decore and vibe seemed nice and the seating was comfortable. read more

Boy o boy does Redmond need this or what?! This corner of the town is about to become a cool sector. The staff here is jetting out of the gate swinging. The drinks are nice, the bar menu is simple and direct, and there are cool conversation areas, corners and situations for you. Patio opens soon. read more

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We had a holiday party and David the Bartender was excellent. The food was great. Will do it again. read more

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I love coming here for happy hour. The menu is light but delicious, and the atmosphere is pretty chill. They have a decent selection of spirits, and the skilled bartendresses can really knock it out of the park with their cocktails. Natasha, Irene, and Gianna are amazing, and they hold it down - even when the place is packed. Stop in and get one of the best Manhattans on the Eastside! There's Pub Quiz on Thursdays as well. read more

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Decided to try out this hip looking restaurant/bar while staying at the Aloft. What a great choice. Food was delicious (The pizza is on point!), and priced very reasonably. They also have games, great cocktails and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Shout to to Irene the bartender who's personality and skills made our outing a 10/10. The manager is really cool too. He spent time talking to us and really made us feel at home. Will definitely be back! read more

I've always thought it's funny to hit regular status at a bar, but I guess I've done it here again . I've been coming to WXYZ for about a year. I came here first because it's a close spot to the office, but I keep coming back because of the rotating selection of local brews and the excellent staff, especially Natasha. Cheers! read more

Writing a review after my second visit at this place, the last time was short and was just a quick drink. I am Marriot Bonvoy elite (formerly SPG) thus I may sound a little bias about the properties because I have had great experiences always. We were a party of 15 came for our team party, and we are a crazy bunch. Hayley and Natasha took care of us very well. The ambiance is great, with a blend of couches and chairs, and the design of the lounge is unique. Must try the Atomic and Fiery pizza if you are a spice lover. Given the quality of the lounge the prices are not that high. Rest of the food items are decent (definitely there is some room for improvement) based on most of the items we tried from the menu except salads and burgers. Will be back again soon. read more

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I was very excited to try this new bar / lounge and when I got there, all the tables were tucked in and the bartender (who was also our server) expected us to untuck the tables and move the chairs so that we could sit. Really? Maybe we should go and cook our own food too? The bartender (blonde woman) was relatively rude, some of the beer taps were mixed up and therefore, we kept getting the wrong beers. She took forever to bring the new drinks and didn't come and check on us much. Frankly, I wanted to make this a go-to spot, but the service there isn't great (at least from the bartender) and so unless she changes her approach, attitude or the restaurant takes service seriously, i won't be coming back. Food was good, but not great. Good enough though. Beer list could be better. read more

I held a surprise party for my husband here. It was great! The pizzas were tasty and the bartender was outstanding! Highly recommend!

There's two things I truly enjoy about this place. The crew (Hayley, Natasha, Maggie, etc) are truly awesome. They engage with folks on a personal level, learn about new comers and regulars, and make each visit remarkable and memorable. I've been here a handful of times and will keep coming back mainly because of the awesome folks here. The second thing I enjoy about this place is the ambiance. Lots of fun architecture, color patterns, and seating arrangements make it a fun place to hang out. The only critique I have about the ambiance is the tv placement at the bar; they're exceedingly high, but in all reality, the crew here and friendly conversations make that critique forgettable. read more

Just checked in with my family and sadly the bar is closed until early April. I wish it was stated on their website or even on yelp. We had a great time during our last visit here and I was really looking forward to have a couple of cocktails. read more

I had pretty high hopes for this given the reviews here and the fact that it's situated in an area that's a desert for anything resembling a good cocktail bar. Alas, it didn't particularly impress me. Went there for a random Tuesday night. Ordered one of the cocktails off the menu (Rob Roy) and found it incredibly watered down (Rob Roys generally aren't served over ice at all, neverminding a glass entirely full of ice), and it wasn't clear that the correct liquor was even used (it tasted like well whiskey, not the Glenlivit 12 on the menu). Food was fairly mediocre - I got the Korean tacos (fine, but nothing amazing, could definitely use a better flavor or sauce on it and the pork was a bit dry), and Caprese salad (tomatoes were cherry tomatoes, which is kinda weird but permissible for winter, but otherwise nothing distinguishing for it). The bar itself is pretty and hip looking (although it'd be less jarring on the eyes if the neon color fade behind the bottles were WAY slower), and the space is fun. Just wish the food and drinks had been a bit better. read more

Very cozy, clean and modern looking. But there was nobody on friday night. Drinks were strong and tasty!! Super nice service and good music. Def want to see more people find this place to make it crowded so we can have more fun here. They got shuffleboard, long fireplace and big TV. This is part of the hotel so you will see other hotel customers walking by. Parking was tricky. We parked across the street at the apartment parking garage(either avalon or element?) where it said retail parking but when we got back to get our car back the garage door was shut!! There was no sign of gate closing time anywhere!! So we waited until some residents left to open the gate. That was not what we expected of hotel bar experience lol read more

Half off wings Wednesday and same for happy hour. Bottled Rainier. Wasn't too busy and some cool architecture to look at. Sat by the fireplace with my friend, we will be returning. read more

Bad service Waitress suppose walk around and order food for us but we had to order from bar read more

Writing a review after my now fifth visit to this bar. I work nearby in Redmond, so if I ever need to stay later than I usually do, I'll kill time here instead of sitting in traffic on my way home. Bartenders are the best in the area by far. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to make me whatever I order. I've seen Natasha there a few times that I've been, and she remembered me this time around with my go-to drink. Food is always good, love the pizzas and wings! read more

Finally a cool lounge in Redmond . Live music on Tuesday nights . If you have to many cocktails you are in a hotel , no problem . Go home the next day . read more

Been coming to the WXYZ at the ALOFT for 6 months now and is a great place to get drinks and food. The help is really great and friendly especially Natasha and Irene. One night even the Chef Brian cooked me a nice 2 inch T bone steak when the outdoor grill was unavailable read more

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Inside a hotel not an actual restaurant so more on the go type environment not as comfy for a nice sit down meal. Very limited food option but the drinks are stellar read more

This place us AWESOME!! I'M HERE traveling on business. GREAT Food, and phenomenal Staff. Everbody focuses on GUEST SERVICE Bartenders are friendly, funny and gracious! This is a great place for Travelers. They remember your name everytime I come. CHEF makes awesome food, whether you dine in or in your room These folks take care of you! Great music, great food ( i love the fresh salads, pasta, wings, burgers, and pizza). M-F or even on week-ends THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE read more

Nice bar and atmosphere.... Service was a bit slow we had to continually flag someone to get a drink. Order food and to get the check. It was Friday and they were busy. read more

Walked in and sat down. The bar wasn't busy. We left after being ignored for 10 minutes. Don't waste your time read more

Nice bar in Redmond. You can sit at the bar or on couches to drink with coworkers or friends.

This is the best bar in town. Natasha and Hayley are amazing, they remember their guests and take care of them. Always fun, and quick to make a great drink or fill a beer. They're personable, professional and kind. I come here every time I visit. read more

If you get some de-fusers on your LED strips you won't see the poke a dots behind the liquor. Also I really want to help you guys align your TVs above your liquor cabinet. Give Wipliance a call they'll help you out! read more