Reviews of Rob Roy (Night Club)

Matthew Davis

That Amir guy couldn’t have said it any better. The waitress here is the WORST.

Jamal A

Love the place.. please don't pee on the lemons...!!

Yury Ramanchuk

Authentic cocktails. Outstanding music. Crafty atmosphere. Must have to visit.

Brian Bear

Staff was very cool. Atmosphere was excellent and customers were really nice. Very clean with a neighborhood bar vibe.

L. LaBrosse

Excellent cocktails. I love the tiny goldfish crackers they have at the bar instead of pretzels. I have been coming to this bar for almost 8 years and everytime I have a great experience.

Florian Verhein

Be warned: The topic of conversation will inevitably shift to the men's urinals at some point since someone painstakingly arranges sliced citrus in them. But this place is totally worth visiting for other reasons (too?): cocktails, service and decor make this a great place to catch up with friends. Gets busy later so get in early if you want the comfy couches at the front.

Colton Ramirez

Very disappointed, It was clear they did not care to lose us as customers over a miscommunication with a few bottles of water.

Josiah Perry

The food quality and flavour was poor. Drinks are like water. Complete wastage of time & money...

Brayden Watson

Totally disgusted with this bar, do not visit even if its the only place open. I have no trust in their service at all.Service was inattentive even sitting at the bar .

Geary Long

Excellent whiskey selections!

Tim F

great vibe here, excellent place for an old fashioned

James Hall

Disappointed The food quality is very bad had order some drinks it was so terrible couldn't drink more than a sip.

Jacqui Yu

Really great honest staff. We tried all the Rob Roys. All were great, daily was awesome. Great drink mixing. Happy hour was awesome. Faux Pho Cup Noodles changed my life.

Deaon Clausell

Great atmosphere. And great drinks.

Garrett Nakamoto

A longtime favorite in Belltown for a quality selection of cocktails in a comfortable setting. I enjoy the Up To Date cocktail (Rob Roy’s old fashioned) from the classics menu, but my favorite is their original Saffron Sandalwood Sour.

sarah stacpoole

12/22- My boyfriend and I took my parents here who were in town for the holiday. I’d been dying to go here for the holiday drinks and decorations, and was super excited to be there despite the very crowded atmosphere. Our initial waiter was nice, but when we sat down on the couch he told us another woman would be waiting on us. I get that it was busy, but she was incredibly rude to us. We weren’t loud, were very polite, and she was snappy and short with us when we had questions, and blatantly ignored us several times. I don’t know who she was, but she made me never want to go back and really made sour what we hoped would be a fun evening out. I bought two rounds of drinks for our group of 4, which was decently expensive, and the least the waitress could’ve done was be professional and pleasant. I wish I’d gotten her name because the manager should really consider talking to her. I used to wait tables and bartend and I get having a bad night, but it’s no excuse to be a blatant jerk to patrons, especially nice ones.

Allison Robinson

The drinks here are always good, but the service tends to be on the slow side, and I"m not sure the drinks, while good, are worth the exorbitant prices. I will say their Christmas pop-up is very fun, and it's always fantastic getting free gold fish during Happy Hour. Note that their food offerings are very minimal.

liam smith

Bad food quality, wastage of money, we can get better food in the other restaurants. Service was also not good.

Mimi N

Cocktails on point here. Seasonal changes with the menu and any drink you get will be absolute yum.

Kams Thorum

This bar is one of the reasons I moved to Seattle

Neil Kanungo

Standard trendy cocktail bar. Hip hop music with 20's era decor when we went. Drinks were good and priced standard for a cocktail lounge. Service was 8/10. We will probably go back whenever we're around and just looking for a place to mellow out.

Crystal Ng

The best old fashions in town. I love the HH here. The cup-o-noodle brings me back to college.

Draco Williams

WORST bar ever. awful service. I don't even understand how its possible to not pour a shot correctly

Rahul Srivastava

Awesome place for craft cocktails. Solid old fashioned and they can personalize the drink for you. Its an intimate place - good for a small group to sit relax and enjoy a good drink.

Hunter Scott

I dont like this place. Service is bad. Spent lot of money.

Ashley Wines

Fun vibe with a great happy hour. You can get a cup of noodles just like back in college for free with your drink!

Eric Brooks

This is definitely the place to start a night out in Belltown. Crafty, unique drinks that pack a ton of flavor. While not upscale by any East Coast standard, its certainly one of the fanciest downtown Seattle has to offer. We especially love coming here for Christmas. They embrace "Kitchy" with more fun and tacky childish love of the holidays than anyplace else for Christmas. Even the most Grinchy of all (with whom I'd count myself among) can find something to love and return to each December at Rob Roy.

The Sweet Life of Jason & Kate

Love this dark little gem. Great craft cocktails. Cool staff. They have couches and high tables. Very cozy and sexy. HIGHLY recommend.

Lauren Wuscher

Basic Seattle cocktail bar. Drinks are great.. they're known for their old fashioned and they do an absinthe drip so it's cool to take out of towners here just to enjoy the drinks and atmosphere. I haven't had a bad drink here, but service can be a little slow .. even when it's not too busy. But that's all part of the experience! Happy hour menu has a mix of cocktails and a few (like two) snacks. Free goldfish at HH though it can get pretty packed here after 5 so try to come early if you want a seat at the bar or one of the few couches. Small outdoor patio at front as well.

roman green

Very negative vibe here, very old fashioned decor.

tony potts

Wow! I've been worried about visiting this place because I thought it would be too expensive or too packed with tourist. My visit was during winter so.. I avoided some tourists. And the price was super reasonable. The food here was delicious. The service was good and the drinks are nice too. It's worth a visit. But try to call ahead to get a reservation. This place is busy.

Alan Dukes

Always a favorite. Craft drinks by the best bartenders.

Joshua Garmann

Bartender was very knowledgeable about cocktails the atmosphere was chill and laid back I had a good time.

Michael Catiis

Great experience, awesome bar. Had an Old Soul a Bourbon drink concocted by the very bartender himself! Was very good. Recommend to everyone.

Ruwan Fernando

The drinks were pretty good. The room was quite stylish. The biggest disappointment is the bar tender who I observed being blatantly rude to customers trying to engage with him. He completely ignore my partner and I but the host was picking up his slack. I'm not coming back. There are way more inviting places to go for that price point.

Mags Graham

Awesome little spot with cool signature cocktails. Friendly service. Try the thing with gin and blueberries, they'll know what you mean

Henry Phillips

Waiter's behaviour was worst, they ignored our order for drinks and served after much time.

Lawrence Ohab

Great spot to start the night. The bartenders have great attitudes and the drinks are exemplary.

Spero Botsis

Swanky old school whiskey and cocktail bar. Looks like something out of a 60s Vegas casino. Knowledgeable bar staff and great selection of spirits. Spotted several old or rare bottles not listed.

Dosoo Amenyah

Very chill vibe, drinks are on point

Mickie Turner

Bartender was terrible, more interested in looking at her phone at the end of the bar. Short-changed me on our drinks.

Leisa Wolf

During the holiday season, check out the pop up Christmas bar they have going on at the Rob Roy bar. The decor is incredibly Christmas kitschy (some might say 1970s nostalgic?) along with a specialized drink menu to boost your holiday cheer. Incredible employees who are attentive and funny and made the experience fun.

Chad Sheffield

Interesting cocktails and always great service

Kevin Stambaugh

Good cocktails! First time there outside of the holiday menu, glad we stopped in. There was a funky smell when we were sitting at the bar, need to address that.

Laura Medley

Classic and new takes on cocktails that will keep you completely coming back for more. Personally, I could have stayed even longer, but for that damnable knowledge of needing to be up for an early meeting. This place has the best cocktails and the best mixologist I have yet to have found in Seattle. He was actually an incredible asset in regards to making my night utterly perfect! Incredible cocktail options and the skills you need to create magic all on the bartenders own make all the difference in having an amazing time?!

Stephen Gefell

Great cocktail bar. Had a good time. Was in town alone and nobody gave me any trouble about taking up bar space for the night. Met some friendly people. Good staff.

Michael Macnab

Most knowledgeable and skilled bar team in Seattle in my opinion. Traditional and with no pretentiousness. If you care about what you drink, these guys are great

Joshua Merry

Poor service. Was understaffed. I wanted a beer, had to wait for 10 complicated cocktails to be made before my 30 second beer. Probably not bad if you want fancy overpriced cocktails. Hand carving ice seemed unnecessary. Good ambiance though. I would have hated it higher if I hadn't had to wait 7 minutes for each of my new beers.

Sonie Watson

Great low key atmosphere. Elegant cocktails.

Melissa Jean Krigbaum

We went during their advent calendar season- and it was PACKED. I will say it's very festive and fun but a little too chaotic with people perched on sofa backs and crammed in any open space. I will say the cocktail I got was MIND BLOWINGLY GOOD, but at 16 dollars + tip it should be? If you want good fancy drinks and dont mind dropping the money you will love it here. Keep in mind there really isnt anything to eat.

Sarah Schleisman

Cute during the holiday. My drink was okay, but my husband's was way too strong (can't remember what we ordered). I'll definitely go back next year during Christmas time, but would not go here during the rest of the year.

Carly Cashman

Very clean nice old building

Jeremiah Hall

The drinks were good, but the food menu had very few items. I ordered the meatballs and what they served tasted like a microwaved TV dinner for a modest $14. The bartenders were attentive and friendly, but the food really ruined the experience for me.

Leo wood

Have a good time, average drinks, but the bartender was VERY RUDE. Spent a lot of money but will never come again because of him.

Joshua Green

This place makes you feel like you're home. Free thin home made chips along with variety of salsa come with your drink! The food is delicious!! I ordered carne asada and my friend had a dish with shrimp. Both were great. Def going back there, there's more to try.

Isaac Thompson

Too crowded, bad service. The bouncers are extremely aggressive. Not a fun place to go. This place shouldn't be in business.

Bill Melcher

Great quality over many years. I was shocked that one bartender ran the entire place on a Sunday evening. He did s great job!

Aiden Sanchez

My friend didn't welcomed just because he was an asian, that was very rude and Intolerable.

Brandon Pogue

Happened upon here while at a conference. Great cocktails and ambiance, highly recommend taking the short walk from some of the downtown hotels. Great restaurants around it, go here before and/or after dinner!

Gabriel king

Probably the worst place to stop for a drink , if you want friendly bar staff, didn't venture to the toilet because of the state of the place, i cant image what they would have look like.

Scott Holmblad

This bar is absolutely amazing! Go see Cuyler. Super nice guy who makes the best drinks!! Love this place.

Dennis Phelan

Great place with Christmas decorations to the max. Great drinks too

shaughnessy o'brien

This place has great cocktails and atmosphere. You should try a Saffron Sandalwood Sour.

Jayden Torres

Hi. I'm standing outside. Any reason you're closed? And that every website online said you were open? Tried every door like an angry ex girlfriend. Nada. So happy I spent $25 on Uber to come check out your spot...

Meg Wood

Great spot for wonderfully hand crafted cocktails made with tender loving care. Get your eggs white goodness on! Try and get there before the after 8pm crazy bar traffic starts, because you will have this wonderful high class cocktail lounge to hangout and chat with your friends in. It is absolutely delightful. Bartenders and staff are always just on it, and super friendly and knowledgeable. I think they recently limited their menu to be a seasonal rotation, so check back often.

Danielle Chaffin

Atmosphere - dark and luxurious Drinks - expertly mixed and garnished Staff - friendly and down-to-earth A really spectacular place to enjoy some cocktails in Belltown!

Alisa Longoria

Amazing cocktails! Gorgeous interior and for you gin nerds, great Belgian jenever. Also, best Vieux Carré I've had to date.

Matthew Sadowski

The stone back drop of the bar, low lighting, and easy listening music set the tone for a cozy cave-like experience. The menu includes many types of cocktails as well as food. The staff is attentive and quick to serve even on a busy night. They’re brisk, but generally have a crowd to attend to. The couches towards the front of the bar are comfortable and provide a nice spot to talk with your friends.

Shivkumar Agrawal

Good

Jared Douglas

One of the most consistently great cocktail bars in Seattle.

Anu Elford

Rob Roy is a 21 and older establishment, non-smoking, mid century modern beautiful decor and ambiance. The bartenders are super friendly and know their way arounds spirits and cocktails.

Jack Turner

This place was, by far, the worst bar I've been to... and I've been to many places around the valley. The service was... uh, there was no service. We left twenty minutes after we arrived as none of the incompetent employees even bothered to acknowledge us. Instead they were too busy lounging around and refilling cups with straws. Never again will I go. And to be clear, there were, at most, no more than twenty people there at that time. Stay away!!! This place is certainly not worth the time it takes to find a parking spot in their small lot.

Zarema Alieva

Cozy place with tasty coctails!

Reebee Martz

Came for the Christmas pop up bar on Christmas Eve and it is amazing!!!!! Absolutely everything is festive. The glasses, the decor and the patrons. Such a fun time!

Jason Buhle

Interesting cocktails made with care. The Fresh Prince is a nice off-menu beer cocktail. I also enjoyed the Old Soul, though I would have preferred a larger piece of ice. The citrus fruit in the urinals was creative, but made me uncomfortable.

Nicole Leal

I’ll take gold fish snacks and old records being played any day of the week. Great decor.

Mary Gonzalez

This is a quality old school cocktail bar. It's a small, intimate place (and dark) but really cool, and it has a great variety on the cocktail menu. Bartenders are engaging and fun, as well.

Jocelyn Wang

i gotta say...mixing feelings about this place. Half the time I was there I had a great time and the other half not so much. I urge people to go early to experience the better half..

Shireen McCleary

The best cocktail bar in Belltown (I don't care what anyone else says!) It's dark, cozy and masculine -- ie perfect for a date. The cocktails are inventive, and the bartenders will be tickled if you ask them to create something off menu. Don't come hungry since there is no food menu, but there are goldfish.

Ayesha Mir

Great place for a date night!

David Butler

Cozy atmosphere

parker butler

Bad cocktails. There was a very disgusting smell when we were sitting at the bar,unable to sit at the place.

Richard Dufford

Really great bar with an awesome staff.

Logan Cox

I never want to eat anything like that again. It must have been bad if even my 9 year old said it was disgusting .

Robert Durff

A perfect 60s den vibe, but with exceptional bartenders who craft very tasty things. Great spot for a stylish drink after work with someone you actually want to have a conversation with.

Lauren Vaterlaus

Was super excited to go here for Miracle on 2nd because all of the hype I heard. The service was good and the drinks were interesting but it really didn't live up to all of the hype. Still going to give it 5 stars though because they did put in a lot of effort.

sara arnold

We went on a Thursday evening after dinner, super low key until about 10pm. Fantastic drinks, and friendly service. Ask your server for suggestions and be adventurous!

Thomas Evans

Great ambience and music (Vince Staples, Danny Brown, etc.)

Amir Besharat

We Visited Rob Roy for happy hour around 6pm on the day after Christmas. The sign outside stated “Happy Hour 7 days a week.” We were met by a bartender and a waitress, who were serving 4-5 customers at most. The waitress looked displeased to be working in the first place, and her displeasure was made even more evident by our asking for drinks (how preposterous!). We also politely asked about the happy hour (based on the sign) and were told “it’s not happening.” When we asked why, the response was “I don’t make the rules , I just enforce them.” I don’t understand why it’s acceptable to be rude to customers in this establishment, especially if we were willing to pay upwards of 20 dollars a drink. I’ve heard many good things about this place, but can not endorse such abysmal customer service.

CALI BUTLER

Not my preference for cocktails

Sergejs Geta

The place is located amongst many other bars on that street. Feels really nice and cozy inside. Great selection of cocktails and spirits. Service was good too, even though it was just one bartender for the whole bar. Definitely recommend.

Sarina Wijts

First bartender was amazing. Had drink suggestions and ingredients. Second was defensive and rude.

Melissa Eisner

An absolute must go in December when they have their pop up Miracle bar. All holiday themed drinks and decor, definitely will put you in the Christmas spirit. The Holiday Old Fashioned was my personal favorite, though the daily specials are great as well. Enjoy!

Anthony Rogers

Experienced racism first hand by their entrance security ,This place should feel ashamed I would hate for anyone else's to experience what we gone thru that night No one should never ever feel outcasted it's a horrible feeling.

Howard Sewell

Some of the best drinks in Seattle, served by knowledgeable, friendly staff in a cool, retro (think 1970s living room) vibe. The kind of place where the bartender will pour you a sip of that liqueur you've never heard of. Where you can say "make me something with [ingredient X]" and not be disappointed. A must stop for craft cocktail nerds.

Eldridge McNair

One of my favorite places to get a good cocktail. I love every time I am here and this the place where after my engagement in 2017, I surprised my now wife with her close friends to help us celebrate. So this lovely place will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Kyle Shaffer

This place is hit or miss for me. They make a good cocktail (I've mostly had whiskey based drinks here) but the overall vibe sometimes feels a bit off. They're definitely going for an upscale lounge feel, but it sometimes feels overdone. That being said, I've been back a few times and every time the drinks are quite good and service is solid, if a bit aloof.

Thomas Johnson

Awesome little Belltown eatery and pub. Very popular place, especially during the Holiday season. Very friendly staff and security. Would highly recommend.

Lindsay Stratton

I was denied entrance because my friend and I were wearing Santa hats and Christmas sweaters. Neither of us were inebriated and we were both acting appropriately. I understand protecting your business from santacon but we were both headed to an ugly Xmas party and wanted a drink first. I do not understand why they wouldn’t let us get a drink. I’ve been here many times and the drinks are great, but I’m greatly disappointed.

Jessica Martin

Very Bad Services. The bouncer was completely rude to my group of friends. i don't want to go Again

Christian Kortlang

Amazing quality cocktails in a very chill ambiance.

Christopher Wu

We loved this place!!! Especially how wonderfully decorated it was for the holidays! The drinks were a bit pricey but very festive. Would come back again!

Dylan Jackson

Went recently.The quality and flavour is poor. They made the wrong order then tried to pull it off.

J L

Fantastic drinks and service! Cuyler is a gentleman and champion among tenders of bar.

Khalil Al-Athaar

Very swanky yet urban ...cocktail selection is awesome

Eli Baker

Worst place for party. Drinks were average but too expensive. No crowd was there.

John Cozza

A nice mix between dive and hipster with a decent tequila menu. The red wines could be improved upon and the citrus in the urinals does nothing to mitigate the smell.

chase watson

One of the worst places to get the cocktail.Very disappointed with quality and taste.

Jessia Whiting

Love, love, love this place! The drinks are amazingly crafted, the ambiance was just what we were looking for, and we felt very safe here (as new city folk we were nervous being out late for the first time) We will be back Rob Roy!! Thanks for a great experience!

Chris Rapier

Dark and moody cocktail bar, great location and friendly service. Drinks menu is varied and cocktails well crafted.

Matthew Peck

A jumbled mish-mash of flourshes attempting to be both upscale and chic. You'll sit on leather furniture while eating Goldfish out of wooden bowls. The service left much to be desired, the beer selection was mediocre, and the cocktails were average. It's another place on the list of places. Go here if the other places are full.

Pat Christopher

Friendly and knowledgeable bar staff. Great drinks. I sat at the bar and drink ordering was more a discussion that was punctuated with delicious drinks rather then a standard read the menu thing. Probably not an option on a busy night so make time during the week!

Joshua Brown

Went for the pop up Christmas bar, which was great.

Scott Ryan

I like whiskey, and they have a lot of whiskey. Then, after a few glasses; the graffiti-covered bathroom walls become really cool as well. I like this place. Cool, laid-back atmosphere, good drink selection, and nice staff.

Rebecca McGinn

Amazing drinks! The bartender here, made me a drink with Gin, when asked to make something she likes. It was a blueberry drink and I normally hated Gin. I ordered more than one, let's say that.

Jean Tenca

Visited for their Christmas cocktails. The drinks were fantastic! We loved their spins on the classics and ended up getting a few. It was very crowded when we were there, but everyone was very nice and with time we managed to get a bar seat. If you're going with a large group make sure to go early or be ready to stand (this may not be the case for other days off the year). The atmosphere was energetic, with cute Christmas decorations making the place look great. My only complaint was that the cocktails were a bit expensive for my taste, but overall the experience was still worth the cost.

Tess Selim

I love that they have an outdoor spot!

Christian White

Service was not attentive, bar tender was very rude. Waiter did not pay any attention to us.

Grayson Harris

Service was terrible and the waitress that helped me was extremely rude. The line to get in was ridiculous and several of the machines didn't work. I definitely will not be returning and I urge everyone to consider other options in the area.

J Eliz

Rob roy....stopped in here on a whim and left a fan. P ln Ave has great atmosphere. Nice lounge chairs and sofas. Easy to get a drink, and the drinks are tasty! It's a great meeting place to have a conversation over a drink without all th annoying drama you find at some of the other area establishments..I think chill is a good way to put it. Always enjoy stopping in, give it a try!

Bev Vander Baaren

Ask for a Huntsman. No longer on the menu but such a unique drink.

H. Stella Park

Great cocktails with a skilled and personable bartender. I went earlier in the evening on a Sunday, so there were just a few people at the bar, but that was perfect for me. Dark furnishings and lighting give it a relaxing lounge feel without being cavelike. I'd like to come back and check it out when it's a little busier.

Denise Tanaka

Great quality of cocktails!

Little Byte

The happy hour is fun here! Free goldfish or $5 cup o noodles.

C L

I'm new to drinking and the bartender was very accommodating in helping me find something I liked that I could order at any other bar. I felt at ease admitting how little I knew and he was very willing to ask me questions about what flavors I enjoy despite how picky I am. When he finally decided on something for me to try he said that he wanted me to be honest and if i didn't like it, there was no pressure and I could fall back on the one drink I had found that I liked. Would definitely come back here. Chill bartender, calm atmosphere, and beautiful decor.

Evan Lee

Very bad experience, drinks that have either been watered down or mixed with cheaper liquor.

gavin baker

The red wines should be improved upon and the citrus in the urinals does nothing to mitigate the smell.

Lou Ward

They make custom cocktails if you ask, grey service older crowd so it's not crazy