The Living Room

We went there for a friend’s birthday. The music sucked!!! I felt like I was at an 8^th grade dance. We asked the DJ to play top 40 and he said his manager forbade him to play any hip hop because the night before it got «too hood.» We will not be coming back to pay for over priced drinks and crappy music.

Well they used to have my beer… Now they do not carry it.
The bartenders are extremely friendly and helpful. Liz is great. She is always in a great mood and can carry a conversation like no other. She genuinely wants to talk, instead of just getting a drink for you and then checking a phone. Instead she engages the customers and jokes around. It’s very nice. Jose is the same way. He likes to talk, and will go out of his way to help (even if that means walking over to Cook Hall to get a drink because they have and the lobby bar does not).
At night this place can be super busy or dead without any rhyme or reason. I have seen Tuesday nights where they are packed and Saturdays where there may be three people. It all depends on who is in the hotel and what’s going on in Victory Park.
Bottom line: go check it out if you are nearby, but expect to pay W prices.

came here for a friend’s birthday party! the dj was playing a variety of music. which was all jamming… drinks were on point… straight to the point lol
i’ll come back… nice little vibe here!

Great place to unwind and have some drinks. Really like the outdoor seating and the view of the city. Service is friendly and fast. Music is interesting not really my type but I can deal with it.

The bartender was super friendly and gave me a deal on a bottle of wine when I asked for one glass. He was trying to clear inventory so I was willing to help. The wine wasn’t amazing but it was certainly a savings. I watched him make several cocktails and the folks who ordered them seemed to be very impressed.
I had a little food and let me say the cheese charcuterie plate at the bar is pathetic. Not worth the 16 bucks they charge at all. I seriously got one slice of meat. Three types. Equally small portions of cheese. They do go heavy on the fruit though. Basically just keep away from it.
A pretty standard get what you expect experience for me.

Nice place to hang out and enjoy a cocktail before dinner at Cook Hall. They had the A/​C turned down so low that it was freezing! The service was just ok… they overcharged us for drinks and had to get a credit. Guess their computer and menu didn’t match… who knew! On the positive side, the peach martini was well mixed and very good!

When I was living at home, the Living Room was my spot to unwind when I felt like indulging. I first started visiting mainly on weekends (’08) when friends would be there, but I LOVE this place during the week. After work and class I’d slide in for one of their signature cocktails. For a hotel bar $ 12.00 isn’t bad for a cocktail, but that’s just my opinion. The staff is friendly and accommodating.
The décor is mysterious and cosmic! The lounge furniture is comfortable, but could use a bit of TLC. I expect a lot from the W, ehhh, baby am I doing too much? Oh well, for an establishment that prides itself on luxury, everything should be in tip top shape!
On weekends they usually have a DJ mashing up Top 40’s and House music, my fave! Nice pre-​game spot if you’re down to splurge. There are all kinds of people who frequent the Living Room, I can appreciate the diverse array of attractive folk! Classy, trendy, chic!
P. S.- The W/​Living Room is harder to get into if there’s a celeb event or Mavs win (Ex. play offs 2011). Security will be super tight if you choose to go on one of these nights.

The Living Room at the W is a pretty nice upscale type of bar. My wife and I went, I had a beer and she had a raspberry lemonade (berry infused vodka drink). Was it expensive, yes, but the atmosphere was very nice. Is this a place that I am going to be frequenting? No, it’s not really my style it is uptight and caters to a ‘wanna be’ and pretentious crowd. Just not my type of place.

This is not my kind of place to hang out… it’s too uptight and not my kind of music to bump to.
I came here with a guy friend after a mavs game! I didn’t want to come here because non of my friends was there. He wanted to go in so he forced me to go in, too because he was my ride home. lol I didn’t drink anything because I didn’t want to. Anyway, they were playing country and mexican music… not that anything wrong with them but when I would like to dance when I go out. Play something I can dance to mr. dj!!!

Either bring a high limit credit card and throw caution to the wind, or get yourself a Sugar Daddy to pick up the bill, because the Living Room at the W is expeeeeeensive!
I do like the vibe though. It’s chill, not too many pretentious folks, and you can order from a pretty great bar menu. Expect to pay $ 10 – 14 for a glass of wine, and $ 5 – 8 for beer.
My girl friend and I shared an order of calamari, which wasn’t greasy, the batter was light and it came with a spicy remoulade sauce to dip them in.
Total for four glasses of wine and an order of calamari? Seventy buckaroos, including tip. See — I told you that you’ll need a Sugar Daddy.

Much nicer than it’s counterpart, The Ghostbar, this place never let’s me down when I’m looking for a chill night out. Great ambience, over-​sized stuffed chairs and square tables give you the feel of, precisely, a lofty living room.
Pricey drinks but where else can you order AMAZING fresh calamari and home made chocolate chip cookies? The cookies aren’t on the menu but just ask for them! Dj always playing good house mixed in with some stuff everyone can move their hips to. Outdoor patio area is cozy with a view of the failed «Dallas Times Square» aka American Airlines Center. Love the giant chandeliers and how their dangling crystals and bubbles resemble a giant jellyfish tentacles. Great people watching goes on here for certain.
Whenever I’m in the area, this is where I go when I just want to chill with a few friends without all the typical distractions. No long lines, no preferential treatment, no smoking. Good lighting here too btw, everyone who walks in makes quite an entrance.
My one word description: CHILL

As you might tell from my other reviews, I’m a HUGE Starwood Hotels fan and even more so of the W brand. This particular «Living Room» is my home away from home. The inside is nothing spectacular compared to the outside patio. I love kicking back on a warm summers night with a stiff cocktail and listening to their lounge’y house music here! This is totally a people watchers haven!
Yes, everyone gets a little dolled up when they come out, but if you’re not interested in impressing anybody then don’t worry about it. I’ve worn shorts and a tee in here. The price is steep, but the drinks are stiff. I’ll definitely pay the price for the atmosphere, let alone the convenience coming out of the American Airlines Center across the street after an event.

Great bar to hang out with close friends. Comfy seating and music with not so disruptive volume makes it perfect for great conversations with friends. One can chill on comfy seats and talk or dance a little if one wants to. This makes The Living Room a pretty good bar for a diverse group. Unlike others who reviewed this place, I did not find a lot of douche-​bags, but found many people looking to be hooked up. Whenever I go here, drinks are decently stiff, and the service is pretty fast. This is the bar I go to if I want to wear something sassy and just chill with my friends.

Who’s Living Room is this?
I’ve never had a bad experience here. I agree with the stout pours. I agree with the stout prices. I agree with the adage «You get what you pay for». .. so what’s the problem?
For me, there is none! Comfortable seating (as it well should be, considering we’re calling it The Living Room and not The Balcony or The Patio or The Apartment Above The Garage…) but speaking of patio areas, this one is large, expansive, and overlooks American Airlines Center. The crowd is often eclectic, in terms of geography, not in terms of Mr. Emo, meet Ms. Highland Park. More so Mr. Business Traveler, meet Miss. Highland Park. Depending on events at the AAC, locals may outnumber the non-​locals at certain points in the evening, but for the most part, it IS a hotel bar.
I like The Living Room for what it promises — comfortable seating, a relaxed environment, and a chill place to gather. Anything more or anything less is what you make of it.

i have no problem with this place except the over priced ass drinks…10 bucks a pop for a mixed drink… anyways that hasnt stopped me i still go back every now and then… the only good thing is the bartender has a heavy handed pour which i appreciate

If you read my reviews you know I am not a fan of douchey bars and such. Went to the Living room because I was in the area. Granted it was a Tuesday night. Not packed but not empty either. House music playing lightly in the background. The patio is where we parked with our $ 12 martinis and for the chit chatty mood we were in it was perfect. I have been here on a weekend when it is overrun with douchebags looking to score, but tonight it was a quite comfortable lounge atmosphere with really expensive drinks. Luckily the drinks were strong and I was already tipsy or I might complain a little more. Overall not a place I would set out to go to on any given night, but if in the neighborhood I might be convinced to have a drink here… although the same can be said for any bar from here to NYC to LA. I love strong drinks, what can I say?

Beautiful Atmosphere great place to have a drink with a few close friends… dress code but it’s the W so what do you expect. Great patio I like it… and my friend Bree works the door and she is really cute go see her lol.

Good call Meredith! I feel about the same way. It’s funny that this place is really even considered a bar, in my opinion. To me it seemed more like a satellite bar at the W hotel.
I’ve only been there twice, neither time memorable enough to write anything about. Once was post Ghostbar after I’d become fed up with that nauseating airport terminal, and the second was when the ex gf and I were a little early for our reservation at Craft. It’s a good place to kill a little time and have one drink, perhaps, but anything more would seem to be a waste of time that could be spent in a far more interesting location.

Good lighting — the Nectar on Ice (champagne and lime juice) is the best, most refreshing drink ever! Good chill, loungy music. Not too crowded on Thursday’s or Friday’s, couches to sit on… has a patio, too
Perfect place to have a drink before you begin your night! Or after event at AAC

Lame. That pretty much describes The Living Room at the W Hotel. Seriously, the only redeemable aspect of this lounge is the friendly bouncer when you walk in. He is a cool, ginormous teddy bear type that couldn’t believe I could be as old as I am… which I know I will appreciate one day.
Anyway, we came here after a Rangers game so needless to say we were the least dressed up folks in the bar. Most of the girls looked like they were borderline prostitutes or just really desparate. And, most of the guys were looking to get one of those girls in bed for the evening. I was knocked around by a popped collared idiot trying to get to the bar… no «excuse me.» Then, I slipped and almost fell on someone’s spilled drink. Being a prudent person, I notify the bartender that they may want to wipe it up. They did immediately, but no thanks was issued by the manager standing right there.
Anyway, I have heard it is a much better spot for happy hour or pre-​dinner cocktails than it is for the late night scene. I hope that is true but I can affirmatively say that I will probably never find out. One bad experience with overpriced beers was enough for me. Repeat after me… this is not New York City, it is Dallas.