Founders Club
411 University St, Seattle
(206) 287-4060
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Chardonnay
Recent Reviews
The noise was louder than expected, but there were two men at bar next to us speaking louder than necessary. With the music, bartender chatter and the loud talkers made it an uncomfortable experience. It may have been better at a table, but there were very few of them and unavailable. Considerable expense: two drinks (one NA) and small appetizer was $100 before tip. Expensive even by Seattle standards.
We are staying at the Fairmont and decided to try the speak easy. The vibe was great, but the drinks were better. We also got some oysters and a meat and cheese plate. Both were tasty! They also gave me complimentary chocolates for my birthday!!
The experience was fun from the get-go, with the "sneaky" opening of the bookcase to let us in. Inside, the ambience definitely had a "speakeasy" feel to it, with velour, low lighting, and mirrored ceiling. We were offered seats at the bar, which was not yet occupied, so we chose to be right in the middle, to be able to watch the action. The bartender was amiable and amenable to chatting when she wasn't too busy. She also did not disappoint when it came...