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The W Bar

1112 Fourth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 264-6000

Ratings & Reviews Summary for The W Bar

What Users are Saying:

  • Crowded
  • Trendy
  • Good for after work
  • Good social scene
  • Good happy hour
5 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)

User Reviews for The W Bar

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/13/2007 Posted by malsquad

I've been to the W Bar 3 or 4 times for Happy Hour, and it's generally very good. My girlfriend always gets the Emerald Drop, which is a Happy Hourt special, and she swears by the thing - I prefer to stay with the Happy Hour beer menu, which is good as well. The Happy Hourt fries are fantastic. They are served in a large funnel and are perfectly crispy. My only qualm with the W Bar is its price, which can get expensive just from a few drinks.

Pros: Emerald Drop, Happy Hour fries

Cons: Expensive, can get crowded/slow

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/05/2006 Posted by masondw

This has become a good place to meet up with friends downtown, especially if you work downtown. The vibe is good for maintaining conversation and the drinks are good enough to keep you there. I try to go early to avoid getting stuck in the congestion that occurs when it starts to fill.

Pros: location and decor

Cons: can fill up quick

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/25/2006 Posted by binman69

they actually let me take my great dane in the bar while i had a drink with a date! the staff was great and the drinks were strong.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/15/2003 Posted by jrovalino

To be fair, the atmosphere is great ...what can you say,but its the W. Clean lines, cool setting. But the service stinks and the bar area is EXTREMELY small, sure they have more room on the right where the tables are but its always closed off, hence the long wait for a decent drink. The drinks are ridiculously overpriced...$10 for a glass of wine, please. And good luck getting on of the tables or sofas. I can think of lots of places. The hotel checkin staff are snooty.

Pros: Sleek

Cons: Overprices, Small

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/15/2003 Posted by r87380

SIP on the 3rd Wednesday of each month is fabulous! You can pretend you are in a scene from Sex & The City, but with a few more gay men to make it even MORE fabulous! Of course, the crowd is quite mixed providing for a fun and sexy atmosphere for all.

Pros: Cute Boys, Good drinks

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/20/2002 Posted by RichardTate

For my money, it's a great place to meet for a drink before heading out for the night--particularly if you're staying in the hotel. There's plenty of room to spread out, with cocktail-friendly seating in the limbo between the front desk and the bar, and the drink menu is a kick, literally and figuratively. Pick any concoction; they all pack a punch, and the names are guaranteed to spark conversation.

Pros: Good drinks

Editor's Review

The attentive staff and luxurious decor keep this hot spot swank, without alienating the blue-jeaned crowd.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

Skip the bar menu and ask your server for the full menu from the hotel restaurant, Earth and Ocean.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • 21 & Over
  • Clubs
  • Singles
  • Happy Hour
  • Bars
  • Specialty Cocktails
  • Hotel Bars

Hours

  • Sun-Wed 11am-12am
  • Thu-Sat 11am-2am

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard

Recognition for The W Bar

2006 Editorial Winner - Over-30 Singles Scene

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