This lounge at the Aloft hotel in Sunnyvale is both classy and casual, the setup not as nice as the Santa Clara location which is my fave, but still an inviting space with its own perks. We came by on a Wednesday night and enjoyed some delicious cocktails along with amazing service. Not only did the bartenders help guests sitting at the bar, but they walked around checking on everyone in the lounge seating, and showed that they cared about the customer experience. They messed up on the first pair of drinks we ordered, but comped our second set of cocktails which they made ten times better. We really appreciated this. Adding to our lovely evening, the live music created just the right vibe. Mike Annuzzi, who plays here weekly, showcased some incredible talent on the guitar and vocals, performing great tunes including a jazzy rendition of Michael Jackson's Human Nature, Fly Me to the Moon, as well as some Richard Marx, Now and Forever. Sometimes we take good music for granted, but I don't want to forget the simple moments that create smiles. W XYZ in Sunnyvale features not just an awesome musician, but an excellent sound system too, with suitable volume and clarity, to go along with soothing melodies that ease your mind. Everything about my recent visit makes me wanna return to this spot. And you don't need to be staying at the hotel to take advantage of all this place has to offer. read more

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I am torn. Great specials but regular drink menu is just ok. There is no food! So disappointing. It was boiling hot inside with no ventilation. My suggestion is to go Monday through Thursday for happy hour. Friday before dinner it was dead. I added a 3rd star for the awesome bartender who was very friendly and fast! read more

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Absolutely ridiculous that this place is so highly rated here. The fact that I took business guests here based on Yelp and my lack of local knowledge has become a standing joke. It's a hotel bar, and not just that but it's without a doubt the most soulless, corporate little bar I've ever been in. Avoid. read more

After a celebratory bday dinner for my BIL, we were in need of continuing the party. Being that this bar was located a few miles down from us, we decided to check it out. W XYZ Bar is located in a hotel and although we were in search of something kind of low key, this place was just dead!! Not dead in the way that no one was here but dead in terms of no liveliness. There was 3 other parties already here as we arrived- 2 at the bar and one couple cupcaking in a booth. There was one gentleman handling the bar and we immediately placed our order for some cocktails. Drinks didn't come pretty like they were shown on Yelp, they were pretty basic. No pretty flowers, rimmed glasses, N A D A. Shots started coming into play and the night just got better from there. The bartender [Salvé??] started to warm up and our party of 4 ended up making our own fiesta. 2 stars overall but one additional star thanks to the polite bartender. Just wished the drinks came out prettier, especially since the cost wasn't cheap. read more

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I LOVE this bar! I have to travel up to Sunnyvale for work every few weeks. I usually stay at a different hotel, but this time around, I stayed at the Aloft Sunnyvale and I'm so happy I did! W XYZ Bar is attached to the hotel and is a hidden gem. It has a beautiful and cozy layout, and the drinks are affordable and insanely well-made. Eryn is an incredible bartender. She genuinely knows her stuff and is an absolute sweetheart. I highly recommend trying one of her specials. They're out of this world good. I genuinely can't wait to stop by again the next time I'm in the area! read more

bar tender is EXCELLENT! Sam made my day (and everyone else's too by what I saw in his interactions with everyone!!!)... The ambience, service and EVERYTHING is excellent at W XYZ!! - but for me - Sam made it even more wonderful!! read more

Low energy environment with mediocre drinks. Wasn't bad, but we probably wouldn't go again.

Review based on one visit last Friday happy hour. Pathetic. No one comes here. Granted it's a hotel bar but supposedly this was a cool place. Arrived at 4pm only to learn they don't open till 5pm. Really? Bartender not friendly at all. Did his job but just not friendly at all. Looked bored. Happy hour drinks were ok. Kind of creative. One extra star for that. Won't come back here. No reason to when one block away there are tons of fun places right on the Main Street. read more

Eryn is a great bartender. She was informative, thoughtful, helpful and engaging to talk to. I was there on business and was working through the night, at one point with my boss at a table. I had a drink or two, a protein bar I had on me and she later arranged for me to have food from a neighboring restaurant. It was so thoughtful of her. Great guest service. read more

An amazing little local spot! If you haven't been you MUST give this place a try!! I misplaced my wallet and Lauren at the front desk spent a lot of time and energy hunting me down to return it fully intact. I am SO GRATEFUL!! Great drinks, safe and fun atmosphere and friendly people. I 11/10 recommend coming here. read more

W XYZ Bar was an unexpected and refined stop nearby downtown Sunnyvale. Located in the renovated Aloft Sunnyvale, it has plentiful seating, a chill bar area, and multiple television screens topped by a mesmerizing ticker tape. The bartender was nice and friendly and gave some solid recommendations. Their drink menu is legit with craft libations and artisanal ingredients that match most bars in the area. Obviously the hotel is a popular stop by work and business travelers but with the solid food scene in downtown Sunnyvale, it's nice to have a cocktail bar you can stop by afterwards for just a night cap. W XYZ Bar accepts credit cards including American Express. read more

W XYZ Bar - Blackberry Bourbon Smash $13 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Chill place, with plenty of room to do work. Awesome craft cocktails, with a nice selection of small batch and imported spirits. Really good vibe, the type of place where you can have a conversation and try some more unique spirits. Ask for Travis the bartender, he is good at what he does. read more

W XYZ Bar - Blackberry Bourbon Smash - Old Grand Dad 100, blackberry jam, lemon, pomegranate. $13 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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You need to ask for Nikki at the WXYZ Bar. She has been fantastic for me and my friends. Best bartender in town !! She has the best smile and the best personality!! read more

W XYZ Bar - Night out with the fellas - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Omg best cocktails Hands down..... I'm literally spoiled by how good they are, plus the bartender is awesome, Eryn is the best. It is a hotel bar but lots of LOCALs stop by to get drinks... I wouldn't go anywhere else before stopping here ... Great conversation, games nights and more it's super amazing I definitely wouldn't skip the chance on stopping by at least to see the works read more

We just dropped in one day and Eryn was so amazing must go place . Good drinks , quiet and very friendly Eryn

Don't be fooled by the fact the bar is in a hotel! The drinks are ~$5 cheaper than everywhere on Murphy St nearby, and honestly they're a lot better. Full cocktail bar, and the bartender (Eryn) really knew her stuff. Not only was she good at making the drinks, but she actually comes up with her own cocktails that sometimes make the specials menu. The bar itself is new and clean, with several TVs. It's also one of the only bars around where you can have a regular conversation with the people you're with - no extremely loud music, which is great. read more

Came here for HH with some coworkers, and the drinks are really good, though still a little pricey for HH. I was impressed that they made my coworker a virgin drink with non-alcoholic gin and mango that looked very refreshing. The bar is in the hotel and only serves drinks so it was a bit of a draw back that we couldn't grab some small bites as well, but plenty of places to go within walking distance! read more

Bartender is super friendly and nice ! Nice environment~ won't feel bad even if u check here all alone ~ definitely will come by another time read more

W XYZ Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Whew what a time I had here. While staying at the Aloft me and friend decided to have some drinks at the bar and it was so much fun. From pool to the hilarious conversation with the bartender Simran! Thanks for making the stay so memorable, cant wait to come back for another Staycation (yes we live in the Bay Area lol) read more

Nice place, friendly staff, close to downtown Sunnyvale and my apartment lol Will be back soon. read more

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We went in at 6 o'clock on a Saturday night and they told us the kitchen was closed and they didn't have a bartender. Fa real?

Made a stop at W XYZ bar to avoid traffic back down to San Jose. Was super surprised at how nice the inside of the bar was. Travis was super helpful and beyond knowledgeable about his craft. You can tell that he takes a lot of pride in the cocktails that he creates. There were so many bottles on the shelf that I've never seen before from all over the world. The menu had various specialty craft cocktails and some pretty awesome flights. The menu is apparently rotated pretty often. Don't hesitate to ask for something special! My only advice to management would be to have a more extensive munchies/tapas menu. There is a lot that can be done with less perishable items like specialty nuts, crackers, ect. read more

This was a little further away from my original scout area, but it was definitely worth it!! Good fun, conversation, drinks and food. Will be coming back. read more

Great mixed drinks and service. Lots of attention from the bartender for our team outing. Creative cocktails that are very well made. Give them a go! You won't be disappointed. read more

W XYZ Bar - Flaming Chartreuse Swizzle - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I rarely post but felt I needed to review this venue. Simply put, I've never seen another place like it. WXYZ is in the lobby of the alof hotel. Travis the 'mixologist' custom make every beverage from scratch. There are many signature cocktails, that must be tried. It's so different from the volume driven bars. To simply have a beer or a glass of wine would be almost a sin. Travis is an award winner with years of experience in both creating and mixing unique cocktails. Some of the signature cocktails date back to pre prohibition. A definite gem in the valley. Almost didn't post because I want to keep this place all to myself. If you are looking for high volume energy, this is not the place for you. While the decor is smart and trendy, sipping your 'highball' will make you fell like you stepped back to a time when drinking was an art. read more

This is the best bar in Sunnyvale! Hand crafted cocktails, great service, & a very nice selection of spirits make for a wonderful evening! Travis is so nice and always takes the time to create drinks based on a customer's palette. I almost don't want to share how great this place is because I'm selfish and don't want it to get packed lol However, I feel that people deserve to have a great experience and be exposed to more than just your typical go-to cocktails. Drink up, friends! read more

W XYZ Bar - Gettin crafty with Travis! :) This gimlet is made with barrel-aged gin and he added bitters. Yummay!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Bartender Eryn is amazing, definitely check this place out and challenge the Jynga ninja!!! It's

This is a pretty good bar, Travis is a great bartender, he is very smart fast and takes care of everyone. The drinks are pretty strong and are never watered down. The atomsphere is pretty hit and miss, I have gone here and had great times and I have had horrible times as well. If you are in the neighborhood give this place a shot. read more

Another quality bar to add to your bar hopping tour of Murphy street. If you start early enough you can make their happy hour. They have a couple of micro-brews on tap and the lobby - like all ALoft's are pretty cool. It's a regular stop for us now. read more

Ask for Kristen! After passing the lounge a trillion times, I finally ended up walking in because it looked pretty cool. The cocktails are on par with what I've had at specialty venues and the atmosphere is amazing! The bar counters were large enough for me to work on my laptop as I enjoyed my cocktail! Such a refreshing change from working at Starbucks. read more

We came here on Sat night after had dinner near by, we were just checking out the place. We asked for some mix cocktails, there is no menu, and they were unable to make the first few drink choices my friend wanted. I got myself a Oban whiskey, she poured loose ice in the glass and pretty much ruined the whisky. Over all, the environment is pretty nice, cozy and trendy. They have very good whiskey selections, though expensive, but good selections, just order neat. They also have limited beer on tap. Apparently, they haven't got everything in order yet. read more

One of the best happy hour places ive been to! The bartender was super nice plus he customizes cocktail drinks for you too. Just let him know what kind of flavors or type of liquor you like and he'll whip one up just for you! Plus their hapoy hour is up to 8pm!!! How amazing! Coming back again next friday with my friends. read more

Santa Clara....who would have known??!! Great atmosphere. Not too crowded but not dead for a Monday night--Cherry Fizz Martini was delishhhhh--super cute and sweet bartender. BOOM. read more

This is a great place to do work or something else quiet but rating it as a bar would say it is average at best right now on weeknights. Was here doing work in between meetings and appreciated the ample space and fast Wi-Fi. But was shocked that I walked in at 6 pm and was literally the only person here. $10 bourbon plus shot deal is good especially with yelp coupon. read more

Small little bar on the main level of s hotel. It looked really classy with a bar and some lounge chairs. The bartender looked really sick or like he got beat up. Didn't look like he wanted to be there and was doing the bare minimum to help us and other customers out. read more

Ashley's the bomb!!! With the last min. Decision to have a small get together she made it happen. A few little bumps we hit in the night but she took care of the issue like a pro. Excellent customer service with a genuine attitude. I was selfish I should of called to tell them but I didn't because I wasn't expecting many people. I'm thankful for those that made it out to make my bday special. Thanks Ashley for making this a memorable bday. I'll see you soon. read more

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This place is really nice, I love the decoration, really beautiful and clean. Ashely is amazing, she makes you feel so comfortable! She made my birthday night really nice! The only thing I was sad about is that there is no more food after 10pm so my friends couldn't eat. read more

Rarely is the bartender a craftsman. More rarely at the aloft. Travis is the real deal. Barrel aged cocktails and local spirits!

Sat down in lounge area on a Saturday evening at 10:15pm. No service. Sat for 15 mins with no menus or service (even though the bartender came and cleaned up the table right next to us) and left. Really lame! Won't be back! read more

Great new local hang out in Sunnyvale definitely worth stopping by. Will be by again.