Polar Bar

Stopped by the bar touring Seattle with a couple I met the night before at a Buddy Guy concert. They offered to show me around since I was in town on travel for work and hadn’t had the chance to see much during my stay. I’m extremely grateful for this generous couple. After taking an underground tour leading about the history of how Seattle once burned to the ground we stopped by the Artic Club Hotel to admire the amazing architecture along with the sculpted walruses. While walking and talking a bystander recommended that we go in to see the ballroom. Whoever that man was THANK YOU for the recommendation! We went in and the ambiance of the bar area drew us in for a cocktail or 2. We decided to sit at the bar and have a drink. Bryan was the best bartender I’ve experienced not only while in Seattle but in a long time! He was very nice, personable, and cannot forget to mention he made one hell of an old fashion 😋. He made the experience 1000x better and learn a lot about him pursuing his music career and his wonderful taste in music chatting over a couple of drinks. If you’re in the area stop by and request Bryan as a bartender. He will not disappoint. He also gave a great recommendation for a dinner stop that was by far the best and most fresh salmon I’ve ever had.

Upscale-ish place in Seattle. Didn't stay at the hotel just for an event. Very intricate historical architecture and a nice event space.

We were here on a weeknight so not sure what the weekends are like but it was a nice, quiet place where people could sit and talk They had quite a few specialty cocktails. I thought they all were great. Quite a few put on a show for you from a cake topped one to smoke to having to pop a bubble! The food was good. Burger was awesome. French fried could use an upgrade. Calamari and sauces were excellent. Apple crisp was okay.

I rated it 5 because of the great evening I had here. No crowd when we went there which I loved for the occasion I am celebrating. The bar was somewhat similar like in The Shining movie. The bar was in an old, nostalgic hotel that used to be an Arctic Club which was a social club for men who worked in Alaska. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink which was the Anthony Hopkins and loved it. The bartender/waiter was friendly and great! Ordered fried oysters and chicken piccata. Chef was very accomodating for preparing the chicken piccata gluten free and it was delicious. They have a pool table near the bar where you can play for free. There was a fireplace too where you can dine and be more romantic while drinking. Seats are not for formal dining just fyi. You can have small staff meetings and small gathering party there. Price of food and drinks are reasonable.

Came for a show and ate here because we only had a hour. Waiter seemed so irritated, took our order and we never saw him again. Salad wasn’t made to order so I could only eat half and we didn’t get everything we ordered. Had to get up and ask for our bill since our waiter didn’t check on us once. Food was cold. We also got awful seats for show because everything took so long.

What a fantastic bar! The drinks and food were good, but what really makes this place stand out is the atmosphere. Situated in a classic hotel the decor is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxed. This is the type of bar you can get a drink or two and have a relaxing conversation on a couch with a friend. That and there's a free-to-play pool table too. Service is super friendly too.

Yes, this is the place Macklemore shot part of his music video Dance Off! Chill vibes, good drinks, and free-to-play pool tables. Loved the mirror tables. I had the Marie Antoinette cocktail which came with a little piece of cake 🍰 we also checked out the ballroom upstairs, which was absolutely stunning. Stand in the middle on the room on the dance floor and make some noise. You’re in for a sweet treat here.