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If nothing else the Redwood Room is a fascinating place to people watch as the interactions and transactions operate and bait.
This is a pricey, slick lounge located in the Clift hotel which was at one point a real SF landmark; the room's walls were panelled with the wood from one giant Redwood! The walls still remain but the vibe has changed from old and calm to young and sometimes weird.
If there is one place in the city I would suggest to find a celebrity it would be here, if there was one place to find overpriced vice it would be here, if there is one place to feel like you're going be charged a lot of cocktail this is it!
So why do I like Redwood Room? It makes me giddy and when I've been here, my wife she always wears a short dress and looks like the jackpot! This lounge isn't for most people as it can make one feel insecure about their financial situation or their body situation and there is a high quotient of total tools who prowl this place.
cheers!
After hearing tons about it, I went to the Redwood Room for the first time last night. The line to get in took about 10 minutes but at least there was not a cover.
The interior was very swanky and cool. However, it was a little bit over-packed and hard to get around. It appeared to be very hard to get a drink too but I was not about to spend at least $15 on even a basic cocktail. A redbull without alcohol was even $8! Those prices seem pretty outrageous to me for San Francisco!
If I had more money than I knew what to do with though, I would probably sometimes come here for drinks to enjoy the cool atmosphere...!
"Never A Dull Moment"
The Clift Hotel was originally an Ian Schrager hotel, known for his hotel bars, with great decor, and great nightlife. The Redwood Room, the hotel bar inside the Clift is a San Francisco Institution. I find this place endlessly entertaining.
A cast of characters line the redwood walls....digital pictures hang in large wall frames with eerie eyes that move and follow you around while you drink your Lychee Martini. I can't complain, I have to say, I love it here. I always meet the most interesting people from all over the world here. I also love that most everyone here is 35-55. I think that's what I love most about this place. It's sophisticated and it's OLDER. I prefer it that way. Everyone is well dressed and it's a place you can come and you know what to expect....a cast of characters.
If you ever get hungry here, the mini sliders look good although I've never had them. The french fries at the Clift are amazing! Served with an aioli sauce. I think they are made with truffle oil, because they are THAT good, surprisingly one of the best fries I've had in San Francisco.
Everyone knows that Schrager spent the bulk of his money on the hotel lobby, restaurant (Asia de Cuba), and bar (Redwood Room). The sleeping rooms are sparse. White bedding, mirrors, and cheap IKEA like furniture. It will make you feel like you're in a cheap hotel, but who cares? The party is downstairs, and adventures await you.
The Redwood Room never disappoints -- good crowd, cool servers, great ambience, nice drink selection.
Very surprised that on my two most recent visits (Mondays), RR wasn't dead. Granted, you'll meet a lot of folks who are in town for conventions and meetings, but it's always fun meeting people from different countries.
Get the olives appetizer -- it's amazing. Generous plate of huge, meaty and succulent green and black olives marinated in lemon-olive oil, lemon zest and herbs.
Absinthe + rye != sazerac
If you're looking for skilled bartenders and quality drinks, don't be fooled by the liquor porn. Like porn, it's shiny pictures of things you can't have. When I asked the bartender what his favorite gin drink is, he said "most of our drinks are made with vodka".
Pros: cool deco-y decor and decent music. Attentive staff.
Cons: if you want to take advantage of the liquor selection, be prepared to get behind the bar and make it yourself.
Great place to meet friends for happy hour.
The ambiance is euro- chic
The drinks, expensive but good..
The apps, expensive but good.
My girlfriend and I got here on a drizzly Friday night, and was told by the bouncer that we had to wait 35-40 minutes for entry because the place was at "maximum capacity." We were able to sneak in, though, through the side doors with the help of an older man, who, by the look of his eyes, thought he was going to get something in exchange for this act of convenience. We went inside, got a couple of tasty but expensive drinks, and sat down with a bunch of Norwegian businessmen in their 50s who were in town for vacation. They apparently heard about this place from their driver, which gives you a sense of they type of guys that come to this place. We all had a good time, talking, flirting, and then went on to our merry ways.
I probably wouldn't come back to this place again. Just not my type of scene, unless I want to get ogled by older men who try to hide the fact that they're married with families back in their countries/states. (Some don't hide it at all; their rings are apparent.) Upside is, the clientele is mostly older and urbane, so conversations aren't dull. I might have given this place 3 stars, but my car got broken into that night, so I'm not feeling love for this place.
I loved this place.
Looking for a cool place to grab a drink after dinner on a Wed night, our waiter from another restaurant in the city suggested the Redwood Room (which looks similar to the Rose Bar in NYC--thanks Ian) It was packed for a Wed, and we loved it.
This place is not for everyone. Its hip, trendy and although full of energy, its not your dance-party, sloppy, show up in a mini skirt type of venue. Its mature, sophisticated and perfect for grabbing a drink with friends. Def recommend going with a group or a few friends. There are couches all over the room, where groups will congregate, so doesnt make for a super social atmosphere if you go with just a friend. Also like the Rose Bar--you can actually have a conversation here, without shouting.
The clientele varies completely. Kittens to cougars, young men, old men, some in suits, some in T-shirts and jeans, some dressed for the evening. Its kind of what gives it its character. Should def be on the list for at least a drink, before heading out for the night!
The other night I came in here for a drink with another married girlfriend who was in town on business and staying in the hotel. We were only there an hour but in that short time we were aggressively interrupted by group after group (lead man + wing man/men formations) of middle-aged men desperately trying to pick up. While the ambiance suggested we were somewhere classy, the patrons were not so much. It was like we were the only thing left on the menu during happy hour. If that sounds like your dreamboat, then look no further.
Beautiful venue and crowd! I had my birthday party here. My friends had a whole lot of fun. They play good music and the crowd is pretty chill. I got bottle service. I recommend checking your bill before handing over your credit card because I was charged an extra bottle and didn't notice it until I days later after looking over my receipt. Bottle service starts at $200.
The servers as well as the other workers are really friendly and the guest list people are pretty cool. My friends did not have a hard time getting in. As long as you get a table or two they'll take care of you and your guests.
I really like the Redwood Room! minus the mix up on my tab at the end of the night.
Ahhh, bachelor parties.
They say familiarity breeds contempt.
I don't know about that so much but I do know that familiarity breeds not really giving a shit.
For example.
When I was a kid, and car alarms were the new thing, whenever I heard one going off, I would run to see what was happening and see about 10 other neighbors checking out the situation.
Or how about when the new headlights that turn off by themselves after like 5 minutes came out? How many times did you yell to someone, "hey, your lights are on?"
Now, I ignore all lights on in parking lots. Screw em.
I fret now this phenomenon has spread to bachelorette parties.
A once novel and exciting thing to see has now become as familiar as the also once novel celebrity nip slip.
In these days of 2 and even 3 marriages per person, it's just not that special anymore.
Apparently, in a drunken haze last weekend, I found it my new mission in life to make a point to acknowledge every bachelorette I saw.
While noble and valiant, my mission was abruptly cut short when I asked the Indian bachelorette a) is her marriage arranged and b) is her man the masala to her chutney.
Surprisingly, both answers were no.
I'll leave it at that.
Good bar, good atmosphere, plenty of douchebag tools around.
And apparently, on this particular evening, I was in the presence of my own kind.
I blame the black label.
Durt.
Nice and upscale, clean lines and great furniture. However, I was not pleased that they allowed my friends to enter through the front lobby area of the Clift Hotel because they were there 10 minutes before me, while they directed me to their side entrance for the bar. What the hell was that? Either have all bar patrons enter through the side or none - that wishy washy business was not very pleasing. Things like that will prevent me from coming back.
All in all a beautiful place but it will not be my number one choice to hang out at in the city unless others suggest it..
Nice little trendy yet upscale-ish type of bar in a decently nice hotel with a decor that reminds me of drinking in someone's parlor (an exceptionally large parlor minus the pretentiousness of someone's home). After looking around a bit more, I realized that it kind of reminds me of the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland, especially with those moving paintings on the walls.
There's a number of tables/seats scattered through the room, but you'll be asked to vacate if/when a party comes in for table service. Generally not a problem, but it does feel a little suffocating when a group has to suddenly stand up and join the rest of the crowd - for both the people standing and the people sitting. Otherwise, ambiance is generally good and the crowd is fine.
Drinks-wise, they have a variety that are different and unique, which are probably the ones to opt for. Drinks run rather high though, so if you're going to get a drink here, you might as well spend your cash on trying something new.
Ok I went to Redwood Room because my friend and I were going to chill and grab some drinks here before we hit the club. It is a really nice place to chill, BUT the crowd is entirely 40+. My first statement to my friend as we took off our coats when we walked in was, "oh man, i feel like a kitten." (Kitten = opposite of cougar= young goin after old).
Yep, I felt out of place and honestly felt like I chugged my martini so I could get out of there. It definitely is another generation gap.
I give it 3 stars because it's extremely cooooool in here. Pictures that follow you when you walk, scratch their head and blink (spooooky...) and a floor to ceiling cabinet of alcohol. Beautiful!
However it's very dark, there aren't many places to sit and it's full of business men and really young girls. Creepy... also drinks are very expensive and have no alcohol in them.
It just seems like a seedy place cloaked in luxury.
In 2003 when I moved here, my cousin took me to Asia de Cuba for dinner and afterwards, we shared some drinks at the Redwood Room. Since that time, almost 6 years ago, I must admit that NOTHING really has changed.
The crowd here is older, supposedly more affluent individuals who like to see and be seen. I've only been here a handful of times and I always feel about the same. It really isn't a place to kick up your heels and be out of control. It's a lounge....It's a meet and greet market...it's an eavesdrop alley.
To sit down in one of the lounge tables, you have to put your name on the list. The drinks here are pretty expensive. I mean $5.00 for a ginger ale? $13.00 for a Vodka and soda??? $18 for a glass of champagne?
Plus, everyone raves about the decor, but it's dark and stuffy like an old British library.
At one time, this place held a draw for me...but now, I know that there are less stuffy places where you can dance, drink and have a good time...Plus, parking in this area is hit or miss and the local flavor of the tenderloin/union square at night, leaves much to be desired.
I thoroughly enjoy the Clift's bar, but have nothing to say about its "scene," as I only drink $15 martinis in the afternoon. Actually, scratch that; the fact that I feel like a badass in Mad Men every time I step in this joint scores it major freaking ambiance points.
I've had their gimlet and their dirty martini, which has...BLUE CHEESE OLIVES!!! (Or, if you want to fork over an extra $3, "bleu cheese olives.") (Kidding.) The best and kindest bartender in the world, whose name I will never be sober enough to remember thanks to these ridiculously potent drinks, always brings us more, more, more blue cheese olives, and after only two visits she knew to bring them right away, without even asking.
Great drinks + nicest bartender ever (thirty-something Asian-American woman) + having to put on sunglasses before you leave the Room (really freaking dark) + UNLIMITED BLUE CHEESE OLIVES = 40% tip for the nice bartender!
This was a fun place to stop and have a drink, but I do have a couple of objections:
1) No dance floor (many ladies, including myself, were grooving a little after a couple of cocktails, with nowhere in particular to show off our moves);
2) The "moving" pictures on the wall (annoying);
3) The bar was semi-difficult to access because of the layout of this place.
That said, we had a good time here. The crowd was energetic and fun; the DJ played some good music; and the drinks were large and plentiful.
I always know I'm having a good time somewhere when I don't want to leave. After a few hours of drinking and dancing here, my boyfriend had to drag me out of here in the wee hours of the morning and shove me into the back of a cab. As such, I know this place was good times.
I blew half my paycheck here. The otherhalf I blew on dinner and designer shoes. Ferocious.
I come here pretty often because I have a couple friends who work here, and my gang is always treated to complimentary drinks and no wait booth service. But last night was different.
I paid $52 bucks for a round (four) martinis, and on top of that, our cocktail waitress dropped our drinks on the first round...and then got the order wrong on the second try! Cut!
On the upside, this place has a very deceiving look. It looks like somewhere that would attract your Forbes 500 types and your "I'm cheating on my wife at 1am" types. Think of it as more of an upscale dive bar. Punks. Preps. Bizzies. Even a couple trannies if you squint hard enough.
I've had better. I've had worse. I'm a fan though.
we came here for a friends pre wedding day festivities and it was a good time. i always knew this place to have a lot of old men and younger women but i guess the crowd doesnt matter too much when you have a lot of friends around.
we came pretty early and the waitress let us know that we have to check in with the hostess as all the tables had a reserved sign on them. that is because when people want bottle service they give them priority. but we were allowed to sit there until patrons arrived. we ended up getting one bottle but occupying about two or three tables. the waitress was super peppy and nice and helpful and always making sure we all had drinks and water etc. she even made us all get in the corner so we could get a group picture.
the drinks here are on the expensive side. but i guess there is no cover charge to make up for it. cocktails run from $15 to to $20. they have the bacon manhanttan at $20. i had a couple guava batidas that were super sour. then the misson monk which tasted super strong. not sure if theyve perfected their mixology so much.
yeah and there are hookers that roll through later on. not sure if they can control that so much ...
It's been 7 years since I've been to the Clift Hotel (our wedding night) but we had some friends from NY in town so we took them to The Redwood Room after dinner.
It's beautifully designed, from the art deco chandeliers and bar area to the cool pictures of people who move and watch you on the wall.
Yes, the drinks are expensive, but come on folks this is SF not your local college town.
We arrived around 10pm and went over to a table to find that it was "reserved" expecting to be told to hit the road, the hostess came up and was very sweet and polite and explained that it was reserved but took my husband's name and within 5 minutes came back to let us know that she had found us a table and it was in a great people watching location.
It's defintiely trendy and the crowd is a mixed bag, but it's got a great air to it..nice but not snobby.
I was highly impressed with the staff, all very nice.
Upscale and Beautiful, funky furniture with great taste. The crowds about 40++ most of them out of town, visitors or just Hotel guests. The DJ was pretty good, mix of 90' 80' and even some Hip Hop. The security in Front of the hotel / on Geary were very friendly and nice, but the security personal on the side door / Taylor street were rude and unpleasant to deal with. Difficult to understand why a great hotel like this that deal with upscale guests hire rude and unprofessional security staff.
GREAT martini. made it just a little dirty. just like a i asked.
expensive. but work was paying. i like the space. very dark. nice lounge vibe. the waitress however was not very talented. probably only go on a weeknight when i want a really delicious martini.
"God, this place is gorgeous."
Iguazu Falls
Joshua Tree
Lost Coast
Jardins du Luxembourg
Redwood Room
Those are the last five places where that exclamation has been effortlessly uttered by me.
Just jaw-dropping gorgeous. Like 1968 Faye Dunaway.
Redwood Room is sexiness in 3D. Beauty can make you blind to other variables (overpriced drinks, desperate clientele, lack of seating). But beauty inveigles me, and in the Redwood Room, it can have its way with me.
It has the potential to be a full package. The cocktails are wellmade; I especially like the lavender lemondrop. And I met a cute boy from NYC there who still texts me a few times a week, very witty and charming.
The Redwood Room intoxicates both the holder and beholder. I can see myself returning to bask in its sultriness, lemondrop in hand, magnetizing (and being magnetized by) another prowling gent.
Dark and swanky. I like the space and ambiance, really comfortable having a drink here.
Get an Old Fashioned, similar to a manhattan. It has extra sweetness from bits of fruit that balances it all out. 2 and you're good. Then walk down the block and have some ramen at Katana-ya. All is good in the land.
If you are a local SF garamunde, then only come here with a few close friends on a slow weeknight. Avoid Thursday through Saturday.
Otherwise its just a vegas-festival of bad odour.
Thursday used to be good at some point. That window closed long time ago. Fine, if you want to impress some out of town fu-fu guests I guess but you won't see locals here on the weekend.
Just crowds from San Jose and Vacaville.
this is a nice lounge for the following reasons:
SEMI-POSH ATMOSPHERE - some people were casual, but majority a little nicer; moreover, unlike many other places, there wasnt an overwhelming majority of males.
SEXY DECOR - redwood walls and lotsa couches
COOL MUSIC - no dance floor, but that doesnt stop ppl
NO COVER - perfect
CLEAN BATHROOMS - yes ladies and gentlemen, clean bathrooms. i, for one, look forward to coming back
The Redwood Room is definitely a cool spot. The bar is amazing and it expands into the lobby into their "Living Room" area where they have a gorgeous fireplace, too bad they won't let you drink in front of the fireplace. In the main bar, which is all apparently red wood, they have these cool but creepy plasma tv victorian paintings (you'll see what I mean when you get there), which reminds me of something I saw in the haunted mansion in Disney World
This place is busy every night of the week, so if you're in the Union Sq. area it is always a safe bet to go to the Redwood Room.
The only negative is that the drinks are pricey, I payed $15 for a glass of their house pinot noir, but it was very good. So I guess you get what you pay for.
Chic decor? Well dressed people? Attentive servers? Strong Drinks? Prostitutes?
Done and done.
I've long wanted to get my swank on at the Redwood Room, and finally got the chance (i.e. wallet) to do so last Friday. We got hooked up with a table, and immediately had a very sweet waitress take our drink order. Every time we had an empty glass, I swear she was on the spot within 1 minute of setting it down. Impressive. And no, it wasn't just to get me drunk and molest me, like usual. She was actually just very good at her job.
The crowd varied in age, from early 20's to late 40's, but everyone was dressed to impress. It was certainly busy especially up around the bar, as can be expected on a Friday night, but since we were seated, we didn't have to deal with the crowds.
They were throwing down killer beats, and the only thing that made me a little sad was that nobody started goin wild and bustin out their dance moves. I tried to get things going with a pretty amazing robot, but twas not to be. Apparently it's more appropriate to stand still with your drinks and mingle, or stick to your table.
As far as hotel lounges are concerned, this one is up there with XYZ, and the location makes it the perfect spot for drinks before a big night out.
Date & Time: Monday April 6, 2009 @ 9:30pm
Event: A Reason to Love Mondays(1st Mondays)
Location: The Clift Hotel(3 Stars)
Company: Stacy, Sara, Justin & Michael
Crowd: Packed w/ Hawt 20-30 Somethings: Girls in Miniscule Herve Leger Dresses & Guys in D&G or Prada Suits Sans Tie Along w/ Dapper 40-50 Something Gents from The Medical Convention
Music: DJ Spider Spinning House Beats
Atmosphere: Party
Decor: Sleek & Chic. Stocked Redwood Bar. Lounge Areas w/ Low Coffee Tables & Plush Sofas
Service: Efficient Eye Candy
Imbibe: Rubyy Blood Orange Energy Drink w/ Grey Goose
Very interesting and unusual decor such as digital artwork that made me feel like I was at Hogwarts in one of the Harry Potter movies. Overall though it's just too overpriced to warrant this as anything other than a spot you hit up once or twice...ever. I recommend going for a drink to check it out and then splitting to some place that's easier on the pocketbook and less pretentious.
So having stayed at the Clift hotel before (not a fan), I've been here a few times...but only after coming again friday have i thought to review it...
Drinks are expensive, unless you're a girl getting free drinks, i would not bother. Also, contrary to the reviews about classiness, I found the crowd kind of cheesy/tacky...also my camera was stolen there this past friday (no doubt i dropped it, but noticed when still there, searched for it, and no one ever turned it in, so i find that somewhat an indication of sketchiness--who steals a camera?? doesnt anyone and everyone have one now???), so that left a more negative impression than usual (called back frequently, no, none of the sketchies turned it in).
On the positive note, free drinks are always good, especially when in locales like this where theyre a small fortune, and they play techno (a huge plus in my book). The decor is also nice yet cozy, and photoshoots in the lobby chair are always fun (until someone steals your camera with your latest adorable photoshoot).
I must say first off, this isn't my type of place. But M and Fairer love the trendy, packed, loud bars with lots of ex-frat boys. Not my scene. So, anyway, here I am.
It's well done, the interior. The digital pics are intriguing. The music was pretty good, but nothing that's on my Ipod. We fell while dancing (is there a dance floor? I don't know) and we didn't get kicked out, so that's cool.
Bar food - I was hungry, I was saddled up to the bar (incredibly so, the place was elbow to elbow) The chick sitting to my right had a quesadilla and I told her it looked good. The slice I had satisfied my hunger, but I don't remember truly loving it and I didn't go back for another slice.
A vodka + soda set M back $20. That's for one. I am clinging to the hope that, evidenced by lack of a receipt in my wallet, I didn't buy a round or two for all four of us.
But, Fairer met a guy, so it was a good night.
The pictures on the wall creep me out. Especially that Cosmo Kramer lookin' cat. I am waiting for the day he stays true to form and starts spraying N bombs everywhere.
I only visit this place when company is in town and it is their turn to buy drinks. I don't mind 22 dollar beers when I am not paying. If I really don't like my company that much then I may splurge and try a Hangar and tonic for 40. I am exaggerating a little. This place is not cheap though, so be prepared for that.
Lots of cool little spots to stash away if you wanted to make out with your flavor of the evening and typically a cool atmosphere. I don't let people get under my skin too often, but I can understand some of the other Yelpers feelings towards the crowd here.
Each time I have been, there has been good music and good times and that's really all I can ask for. Other than having at least 3 bucks to ride Bart home.
If you like drinking overpriced drinks in a Biltmore Mansion setting...the Redwood Room is calling!
Minus the ridiculous prices on drinks, this is my kind of place to start the night. Velvet couches and footstools, high ornate celings, paintings that wink at you...this ain't your average bar, and I like it. One of the most beautiful backlit bars I've ever seen, with the booze displayed like pieces of precious art. The sexiness of this place is tangible, soothing, inspiring (and I think you know what I mean;) Makes you want to throw off your clothes and sprawl across the antique loveseat. In a very classy way, of course.
The elderflower cocktail was dangerously good (danger for the liver & the wallet @ $16 a pop) Our waitress was surprisingly nice and unpretentious, even admitting that she made my drink wrong and taking it back to fix it.
Redwood Room confirmed my opinion that upscale joints in SF are just fundamentally cooler than those in LA (where you don't go out to drink, relax, and enjoy the company of your friends, but rather sit around self-consciously, monitoring how many people are checking you out and hoping that none of your friends look better than you. LA... get over yourself!!) I heart NorCal:)
This lounge doesn't really seem like San Francisco when you are inside. Most people are dressed up - not really cocktail attire but just dressed up. Also if you are not dressed up- no one seems to care. My friend who was visiting from Socal had a pair of Rainbows on and it was totally not an issue getting in. Maybe they would have said something if she were a guy??
I like the fact that this place does not feel the need to charge a cover at the door. The music in there makes you wanna dance- but there really isn't any room to do that.
I am always here with my husband and a group of friends who are for the most part involved. So I can't really comment on how the single scene is here. All I can is that it sure seems impossible to find a long-term committed monogamous relationship in the Redwood Room. And by the more than occasional sightings of people making out in the hotel lobby- it doesn't look like that is the type of relationship most people here are looking for.
The interactive art on the walls are pretty cool. I wanna be one of those portraits!
Overall, if you wanna go somewhere more dressed up than most SF bars than come here. Also be prepared to squeeze your way up to the bar to get a drink. Or try to flag a cocktail waitress and order a drink from here.
If you want to spend time, and your hard-earned money at a bar that does an effective job at reminding you just how far down the economic ladder you are, then this is the perfect place for you! Entering the front of the building, I noticed automobiles parked out front that are worth more than some people's townhouses. As i stepped inside the lobby, i felt like i'd stepped into a movie set, a movie about over consumption, trophy girlfriends/wives and the effects of cocaine on the inherently obnoxious.
This doesn't mean the bar is without its merits however - the decor is plush, and the staff are very professional and make you feel like a valued customer as opposed to a nuisance like some other establishments i've been to. I was there with a cousin, and three of her more attractive friends, and despite the ample cleavage, legs and shoulders on display, everyone there was really polite, and not a single rude comment or creepy remark mas made to these young ladies. The crowd that night was - albeit somewhat flashy - fairly approachable and friendly. Drinks are a bit pricey however, averaging around $15 - i left my tab open for the group, and tasted vomit after being handed the bill at the end of the night.
With that said, I'll definitely go back, especially when i need to impress a date, an out of town guest or show off my Ukrainian escort for the night. I'll also make sure i valet my car so as to avoid the labyrinth of crackheads on my way to the parking lot in the Tenderloin....
It's not a place for everyone. It's more for an older or mature crowd. Businessman / mafia / Godfather / celeb hang out or a place to be seen. Drinks are expensive but it's perfect for my taste. Swanky lounge and it can get very crowded. Come dressed up since everyone here is more on the upper class. Tables are reserved to be able to sit for a lounge. Grown and classy place worth checking out if you want to rub elbows with the money makers. Meet and mingle or bring a crew of your own.
The paintings with the roaming eyes are something to talk about. Other than that, there's nothing much to mention besides that this place is located in the Clift Hotel and of course the Lamborghini that just pulled up alongside the Bentley.
I always feel dirty (and not in a good way) whenever I leave this place. It used to be hip and fun - at least they still have those creepy yet oddly fascinating moving portraits on the wall - but the last few times I recently came here, it seemed more like a sugar daddy / cougar den than a bar. Meeoowww! The drinks are really steep, like $15 just for a lychee martini. Perhaps there be gold in the drink? On the upside, at least the drink is stiff so you won't have to order more than 1-2, but then again, you may just want to spend your money elsewhere....
+ 1 for the creepy, yet interesting moving portraits
+ 1 because it's swanky, even though the patrons are less so
If you like cougars and former wresters in pink blazers and orange v-neck tees, go here. I was quite entertained with the people watching. The girls, ahem...mature ladies, were on a serious prowl for a fresh piece of meat. The Redwood Room must also be in the athlete's playbook because there were plenty to be found here.
On the plus side, great decor and the music was pretty good with only a couple of missteps. When we requested a song, he promptly granted our request so I really can't complain about that aspect. Good for a nice, easy night on the town.
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