The Velvet Elk is a neon fever dream — velvet walls, cosmic lighting, art everywhere, cocktails that could change your life… IF you can convince someone to actually serve you. 💀💜
Let me be extremely petty for a second: The bartender has forgotten me TWICE. Not slow service… forgotten. Like I’m Casper the Friendly Customer. Like I walked in and turned invisible on impact. Like I whispered, “Don’t perceive me,” and she said “Say less.”
She even told me, “I get nuts and forget,” and honestly?? Same. But also, ma’am… two times??? At this point I feel like I should bring flashcards, a laser pointer, or a neon vest so she knows I’m here. 😭✨
And yet… I’ll be back for round 3. Why? Because my fiancé LOVES this place, the vibe is cosmic, and the cocktails (when they finally arrive) are actually fire.
Perfect for date night, game night, friend night, or if you enjoy being humbled while surrounded by velvet. A whole vibe. A whole journey. A whole lesson in patience.
Overall, a fun vibe. Cozy and artistic! Cute neighborhood bar, with some interesting drinks and very limited nibbling options. The drinks we had were both okay.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Erin Demir
This place is so cool! The upstairs lounge is especially awesome, the decor is amazing, they have board games available. The only food they have is corn dogs which is odd, and the drinks are very pricey- 17 bucks for a cocktail. But atmosphere is great. I’m thinking about renting the top area for my birthday sometime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
J La
Small and sweet. Excellent staff and drinks. Didn't try the food
Joey Santistevan
This is one of my favorite spots in Seattle! The tasty drinks are just a compliment to the amazing service Ondrea gives!
Blair Stewart
Really great neighborhood vibe and all cocktails were really well balanced. Small intimate space. Interior volume with music and talk was not too loud (intermediate)
Emily Skinner
One of my favorite bars as a new Seattle resident. The staff is really kind, the lighting is moody in a nice way and the music is perfect volume for a date or to take yourself there to do a crossword and have a couple beers (I did).
Jean-Paul Builes
Ordered 2 drinks. Fancy glasses but nothing special. They asked me and my friend to get up and give our seats. It was way too soon in my opinion and could have been handled much better.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
emily w
Great food, drink, and service. Rosie, the bartender, is a doll ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristie Tevebaugh
Such a cute place! Service is very slow, though. We were there an hour and only had time for one drink…..also would love to see more vodka drinks on the menu because it’s really heavy on the dark liquors. Drinks are not cheap but there’s nowhere you can get cheap craft cocktails in Seattle anymore.
This is definitely a locals bar. With unique charm. Comfortable used furniture and felt art. And a cacophony of color coming from strips of light. Go upstairs to play a board game The owner is super nice, so you be to. Excellent drink some snack stuff but no real food. No matter my favorite place to visit when in Seattle.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Grant Erickson
The place was all vibes, and the vibes were magnificent. I would definitely come back here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Lough
This place is so lovely! The ambiance is unparalleled. Andrea took care of me and made me the most delicious cocktails that were off menu. The menu is great too! Corndogs?! It’s a beautiful place.
The Velvet Elk is a neon fever dream — velvet walls, cosmic lighting, art everywhere, cocktails that could change your life…
IF you can convince someone to actually serve you. 💀💜
Let me be extremely petty for a second:
The bartender has forgotten me TWICE. Not slow service… forgotten.
Like I’m Casper the Friendly Customer.
Like I walked in and turned invisible on impact.
Like I whispered, “Don’t perceive me,” and she said “Say less.”
She even told me, “I get nuts and forget,” and honestly??
Same. But also, ma’am… two times???
At this point I feel like I should bring flashcards, a laser pointer, or a neon vest so she knows I’m here. 😭✨
And yet… I’ll be back for round 3.
Why?
Because my fiancé LOVES this place, the vibe is cosmic, and the cocktails (when they finally arrive) are actually fire.
Perfect for date night, game night, friend night, or if you enjoy being humbled while surrounded by velvet.
A whole vibe. A whole journey. A whole lesson in patience.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Overall, a fun vibe. Cozy and artistic! Cute neighborhood bar, with some interesting drinks and very limited nibbling options. The drinks we had were both okay.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
This place is so cool! The upstairs lounge is especially awesome, the decor is amazing, they have board games available. The only food they have is corn dogs which is odd, and the drinks are very pricey- 17 bucks for a cocktail. But atmosphere is great. I’m thinking about renting the top area for my birthday sometime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Small and sweet. Excellent staff and drinks. Didn't try the food
This is one of my favorite spots in Seattle! The tasty drinks are just a compliment to the amazing service Ondrea gives!
Really great neighborhood vibe and all cocktails were really well balanced. Small intimate space. Interior volume with music and talk was not too loud (intermediate)
One of my favorite bars as a new Seattle resident. The staff is really kind, the lighting is moody in a nice way and the music is perfect volume for a date or to take yourself there to do a crossword and have a couple beers (I did).
Ordered 2 drinks. Fancy glasses but nothing special. They asked me and my friend to get up and give our seats. It was way too soon in my opinion and could have been handled much better.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
Great food, drink, and service. Rosie, the bartender, is a doll ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cute place! Service is very slow, though. We were there an hour and only had time for one drink…..also would love to see more vodka drinks on the menu because it’s really heavy on the dark liquors. Drinks are not cheap but there’s nowhere you can get cheap craft cocktails in Seattle anymore.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
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Magical atmosphere, great cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic cocktail bar. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is definitely a locals bar. With unique charm. Comfortable used furniture and felt art. And a cacophony of color coming from strips of light. Go upstairs to play a board game The owner is super nice, so you be to. Excellent drink some snack stuff but no real food. No matter my favorite place to visit when in Seattle.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The place was all vibes, and the vibes were magnificent. I would definitely come back here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is so lovely! The ambiance is unparalleled. Andrea took care of me and made me the most delicious cocktails that were off menu. The menu is great too! Corndogs?! It’s a beautiful place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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