This place is beautiful! The ambiance is magical, romantic and cozy. The atmosphere there is so peaceful. I went to an event for a launch and it was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J J
Their "herbed buttermilk dip" with their chips and dip.. is just flavorless ranch. Actually more disgusting. Why the heck would someone want stale potato chips with ranch for like $10.00...
Food: 2
Service: 2
Melissa D.
They just launched a new cocktail and it is a vibe! We ordered "W After-Party" and it's so delicious I want more. Each night they have a DJ playing house music and it's a great place to grab a bite after work or before your night outs. The Staff is super nice and attentive, great service :)
P I
Good service. Clay is great. Live DJ sometimes. Very expensive. $20 drinks. Bryce is a class act:)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Saturn View
WATCH OUT HERE.... not only do you have to look over your shoulder, in this city but apparently the bartenders here want to take your money too.. I left a pretty good tip but I guess that wasn't enough as when I got my card statement, an extra five bucks was added. tried to reach out to no avail as I guess nobody checks the voicemail here so had to dispute charge via Amex. Nice atmosphere but check your bank statement when you get home.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Ted C.
I was staying here and after I came back from working out and cleaning up I just didn't feel like going anywhere so I decided to be that guy and go to the hotel bar for a drink. For a Thursday evening it was surprisingly busy but I managed to get a seat at the bar closer to the restaurant side. I wasn't expecting much but I figured they would make a decent Old Fashioned, and they did. I didn't want to eat late but I was feeling some hunger pangs so I flagged down a bartender and asked if the kitchen was still open. It was, but was running on a limited menu so I went with the chicken fingers which were surprisingly good: crisp but light batter, not too greasy but the fries were pretty sparse. I wanted a little spice to it but it took a while for one of the bartenders so I could ask for some hot sauce. I finished the night with two of their local beers-one of which was 21st Amendment, which is local but can be found pretty much anywhere now. I would hope that they might go a little deeper into the beer scene. The so-so service and the innocuous beer selection make it ok overall, but if you don't feel like going anywhere while at the W why not.
Vince N.
We've been here more times than I anticipated as I'm not one to patronize hotel outlets. But, that's the way our cookie crumbled on this particular weekend. Plus, if you're staying in the hotel, you receive a use it or lose it $35 daily "credit" good for F&B. It's actually the mandatory daily amenity fee you're already paying, in reverse, if you will. Genius idea BTW. ATMOSPHERE:They're the lobby bar of W San Francisco. Smooth house tunes constantly played overhead, complete with an electric fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows with festive string light decor, sofas, high tops, bar seating and even a retro arcade game table. RESERVATIONS:Not needed. DINNER MENU:Bar-style apps, soups, pizzas, steak, poultry, desserts. Broad drink list. BEVERAGE:JCB CrémantOur gang enjoyed a bottle of this sparkling wine prior to dinner at nearby Mourad. Ultra smooth. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc - $15.00The spouse and I enjoyed this polished SB thereafter. Knighted Mule - $19.00I told you we were here more than anticipated! My vice, vodka, was refreshing and citrusy. FOOD:Truffle Fries - $12.00Thankfully there wasn't a hint of nasty truffle oil at all. Now, if we're talking about the real deal, go ahead and shave it on! Crispy & served hot. Chips & Dip - $9.00The simplest things in life are the best! Kettle chips and creamy buttermilk dip, period. Crispy Chicken Wings - $20.00 (8 pcs.)We opted for buffalo sauce which was mild in spice but not flavor. Why are chicken wings so pricey everywhere?Pepperoni Pizza - $22.00Mushrooms were included. I'm not a fan of thin crusts but theirs was decent as it had some chew to it and wasn't cracker-like. I like cheese but man, someone had a heavy hand in the kitchen. We also had to ask for more sauce as it was severely lacking.SERVICE:Bartenders were friendly and attentive, as was the server. OVERALL:If you don't feel like venturing out of the hotel, you could do a lot worse.
Jesse G.
If you're staying at the W, they charge you a $35 "destination fee" that you can use at the hotel bar. This fee meant we had drinks at this bar three nights in a row, each night around 9pm.Service was prompt but a bit unusual. The first night there was a DJ and a whole bunch of bartenders and servers. They seemed stressed out and we overheard them talking about closing service early. The second night we went to the bar hoping to order drinks and sit down at the Pac Man machine, but they redirected us to a table, even though other people seemed to be able to order drinks at the bar. The third time, Goldilocks style, was just right, with a friendly server remembering our wine orders. Wine and cocktails were good but a high price point - we wouldn't have had drinks where without the credit.The first night we tried the southern chocolate cake which tasted kind of stale, packaged, and Sara Lee. If we stay again we'd stick with the drinks. I do want to note me noting there was a Pac Man machine might make it seem like it was a dive bar or arcade - it was mostly a trendy dark hotel atmosphere with loud music.
Ajay C.
Nice ambience and music for a Saturday evening. Probability of you getting drunk is higher with a bottled water then their high priced and watered down drinks.
Ben Phelps-Rohrs
Cozy spot for a quick drink and snack. A little expensive but the house cocktails are good!
Probably the best hotel bar to people watch in the city. Super friendly staff and life DJ on the weekends. Worth going, even if you're not staying at the W.
Swati Mardia
The cocktails were ridiculously expensive and mediocre, def would not recommend and not revisiting the bar!
Nicole
Great bar. Nice selection of cocktails
Tanner Bruce
Old fashioneds were not made properly and quite sub par.
This place is beautiful! The ambiance is magical, romantic and cozy. The atmosphere there is so peaceful. I went to an event for a launch and it was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their "herbed buttermilk dip" with their chips and dip.. is just flavorless ranch. Actually more disgusting. Why the heck would someone want stale potato chips with ranch for like $10.00...
Food: 2
Service: 2
They just launched a new cocktail and it is a vibe! We ordered "W After-Party" and it's so delicious I want more. Each night they have a DJ playing house music and it's a great place to grab a bite after work or before your night outs. The Staff is super nice and attentive, great service :)
Good service. Clay is great. Live DJ sometimes. Very expensive. $20 drinks. Bryce is a class act:)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
WATCH OUT HERE.... not only do you have to look over your shoulder, in this city but apparently the bartenders here want to take your money too.. I left a pretty good tip but I guess that wasn't enough as when I got my card statement, an extra five bucks was added. tried to reach out to no avail as I guess nobody checks the voicemail here so had to dispute charge via Amex. Nice atmosphere but check your bank statement when you get home.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
I was staying here and after I came back from working out and cleaning up I just didn't feel like going anywhere so I decided to be that guy and go to the hotel bar for a drink. For a Thursday evening it was surprisingly busy but I managed to get a seat at the bar closer to the restaurant side. I wasn't expecting much but I figured they would make a decent Old Fashioned, and they did. I didn't want to eat late but I was feeling some hunger pangs so I flagged down a bartender and asked if the kitchen was still open. It was, but was running on a limited menu so I went with the chicken fingers which were surprisingly good: crisp but light batter, not too greasy but the fries were pretty sparse. I wanted a little spice to it but it took a while for one of the bartenders so I could ask for some hot sauce. I finished the night with two of their local beers-one of which was 21st Amendment, which is local but can be found pretty much anywhere now. I would hope that they might go a little deeper into the beer scene. The so-so service and the innocuous beer selection make it ok overall, but if you don't feel like going anywhere while at the W why not.
We've been here more times than I anticipated as I'm not one to patronize hotel outlets. But, that's the way our cookie crumbled on this particular weekend. Plus, if you're staying in the hotel, you receive a use it or lose it $35 daily "credit" good for F&B. It's actually the mandatory daily amenity fee you're already paying, in reverse, if you will. Genius idea BTW. ATMOSPHERE:They're the lobby bar of W San Francisco. Smooth house tunes constantly played overhead, complete with an electric fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows with festive string light decor, sofas, high tops, bar seating and even a retro arcade game table. RESERVATIONS:Not needed. DINNER MENU:Bar-style apps, soups, pizzas, steak, poultry, desserts. Broad drink list. BEVERAGE:JCB CrémantOur gang enjoyed a bottle of this sparkling wine prior to dinner at nearby Mourad. Ultra smooth. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc - $15.00The spouse and I enjoyed this polished SB thereafter. Knighted Mule - $19.00I told you we were here more than anticipated! My vice, vodka, was refreshing and citrusy. FOOD:Truffle Fries - $12.00Thankfully there wasn't a hint of nasty truffle oil at all. Now, if we're talking about the real deal, go ahead and shave it on! Crispy & served hot. Chips & Dip - $9.00The simplest things in life are the best! Kettle chips and creamy buttermilk dip, period. Crispy Chicken Wings - $20.00 (8 pcs.)We opted for buffalo sauce which was mild in spice but not flavor. Why are chicken wings so pricey everywhere?Pepperoni Pizza - $22.00Mushrooms were included. I'm not a fan of thin crusts but theirs was decent as it had some chew to it and wasn't cracker-like. I like cheese but man, someone had a heavy hand in the kitchen. We also had to ask for more sauce as it was severely lacking.SERVICE:Bartenders were friendly and attentive, as was the server. OVERALL:If you don't feel like venturing out of the hotel, you could do a lot worse.
If you're staying at the W, they charge you a $35 "destination fee" that you can use at the hotel bar. This fee meant we had drinks at this bar three nights in a row, each night around 9pm.Service was prompt but a bit unusual. The first night there was a DJ and a whole bunch of bartenders and servers. They seemed stressed out and we overheard them talking about closing service early. The second night we went to the bar hoping to order drinks and sit down at the Pac Man machine, but they redirected us to a table, even though other people seemed to be able to order drinks at the bar. The third time, Goldilocks style, was just right, with a friendly server remembering our wine orders. Wine and cocktails were good but a high price point - we wouldn't have had drinks where without the credit.The first night we tried the southern chocolate cake which tasted kind of stale, packaged, and Sara Lee. If we stay again we'd stick with the drinks. I do want to note me noting there was a Pac Man machine might make it seem like it was a dive bar or arcade - it was mostly a trendy dark hotel atmosphere with loud music.
Nice ambience and music for a Saturday evening. Probability of you getting drunk is higher with a bottled water then their high priced and watered down drinks.
Cozy spot for a quick drink and snack. A little expensive but the house cocktails are good!
Restaurantji Recommends
Probably the best hotel bar to people watch in the city. Super friendly staff and life DJ on the weekends. Worth going, even if you're not staying at the W.
The cocktails were ridiculously expensive and mediocre, def would not recommend and not revisiting the bar!
Great bar. Nice selection of cocktails
Old fashioneds were not made properly and quite sub par.
It’s the W...of course it’s good.