Vessel

09/30/09

Classic!

by domino09 at Citysearch

The bartender not only knew about the different cocktails but knew about the history behind the cocktails and their ingredients.

• Pros: best cocktails in town. hands down.

03/06/09

new vibe

by cocktailcouture at Citysearch

I have been in to vessel several times. I have always been pleased with their knowledge of classic cocktails and talent of creating new ones. For a bar their food selection is pretty damn tasty as well. Recently I came in after a few month hiatus to be pleasantly surprised.New wait staff seems to be more knowledgeable about drinks with a bit more class and kindness. A couple new faces behind the bar proved to fit the standard or excellence. While I do hear they can be snobby I have only noticed staff wanting to serve cocktails the way they are intended. Surly a bar for people who understand a great cocktail and not for those who want quick drinks to get drunk.

• Pros: alongside zig zag best cocktails
• Cons: if only more than two drinks didnt send me out sideways

10/30/08

Best Quality Innovative Drinks In Seattle

by jeffseattle at Citysearch

I have been to Vessel numerous times as well as many of the finest bars around the world including NYC...Europe, Asia etc. I seek out the great bars in my travels and I am here to tell you that VESSEL is the real thing and a GREAT BAR! (Sambar in Seatlte is another great bar.) The menu stays unique and evolving with the seasons. The bar tenders arer STELLAR and the drinks superb. It is a must try.They do not use any cheap ingredients soyou get what you pay for : Quality and unique drinks. A wonderful happy hour! As for food it is good but not as remarkable as the drinks.....but stil the food is better than most bars.

the best bar food is at Quinns...but then Quinn's is really a restaurant and Vessel 's drinks are way better. If you want The BEST drinks in Seattle with good food this is the place. Save yourself an airfare and go to Vessel for some of the most innovative drinks anywhere.

09/21/08

Appaling service, mean bartender

by seattlife at Citysearch

Wow... I am completely appalled at the horrendous service we received at the highly touted Vessel last night. Long story short- the drinks took over 15 minutes to come, the service was slow and unprofessional, the food is limited and mediocre. The bartender, however, took the cake. His nasty, demeaning behavior when we asked how long it might be to receive 1/2 of our dinner was completely unacceptable in any establishment, let alone a pricey downtown bar. He verbally abused my friend and then proceeded to yell and scream as other patrons looked on- clearly embarrassed for him. So unprofessional and pathetic. I have been to Vessel at least a dozen times and generally have a great experience, but never again. Never. Again.

• Pros: great drinks
• Cons: terrible staff

08/13/08

the vessel is sinking?

by cocktailcrazy at Citysearch

I have been going to Vessel off and on since it opened. Always had a good time, though left with an empty wallet. Can be kinda snobby but it's the type of bar that it is. Things got really spotty for awhile with drinks and food. Menu cutback was crazy and I would just eat at a nearby place before I stopped by, I heard the Chef upset once with the younger owner and overheard them talking about paying off vendors. LOL<He was obviously P/O, his face was red. Something was not being done right. Felt sorry for the staff. You could see it on their faces. Heard that the younger owner bailed and left a financial mess. New bartenders and new chef and serving staff. Hope they have better luck. Still good food and great drinks to be had. And when I feel like spending some cash for a drink it's the place I go to.