Venik Lounge

The menu, atmosphere and staff are a trifecta of Seattle at its best. Since opening only a few years ago Gold Bar has been loved by locals for their unique devotion to community outreach and eclectic design framed by a colorful menu that rotates lamb, yucca, funky cocktails etc. served by a staff that will treat you like family. Temp closed as of mid Nov. 2020, but as closure and reopening dates ebb and flow this is the place to revisit or check out for the first time. They will have covered and heated outdoor seating! We love you Gold Bar!

First time at Gold Bar. Chips and guacamole were unexpectedly unique and delicious (not spicy). The drinks were great and the ambiance was extra excellent with their creative outdoor seating situation to accommodate for covid. There was plenty of space between us and the next groups. We were in our own “pens” with one other table. Really great ambiance! It felt busy but safe and distant from others. I hope the city allows this type of seating more often. The staff was friendly and spectacular. Shout out to Jessica, our server. I hope guests can appreciate how much they’re doing (outside of risking themselves) for how many tables there are compared to staff.

The opening bartender was really what made the experience special for us in this already very chic and awesome place. My friend and I were in Seattle for the weekend and are not huge into craft cocktails necessarily, but she gave us phenomenal recommendations and was a fantastic host. The vibe is incredible and I would highly recommend this spot to anyone for happy hour. Get the gold digger shot with a miller high life!!! Such a fun photo op and no one judged us for trying to get the perfect instagram 😜

Great place and great food. Attended a private event and the space was very nice and the staff mostly helpful. Not sure where to lay blame but the staff was serving the bar and the private party and over time as the bar got busier they forgot about us. I ordered a beer from three of the staff as two had failed to deliver. The third paid off and my beer arrived.