The Fireside Room

Use to be so lovely– Now a loud local pub– and I mean LOUD– two servers for the place that was totally overwhelmed with loud drunks– seemed like a lot of badly dressed (jeans and tees) locals — what used to be a delightful place to be well dressed and have a drink is now a neighborhood bar–
After not be acknowledged for 18 minutes we left–

Aside from the kitchen being closed for remodeling, the drinks did not disappoint. Our waiter was very attentive, always brought water to each guest joining our large table and making sure he got our drink orders. Making up for the kitchen being closed, there was a list of restaurants near by that were either in walking distance or could be delivered. We used Postmates and had ordered food from Mariniation Station! Our waiter had brought us some utensils, we grabbed some plates we saw near by, and they were pretty cool about it.
Our waters never went empty, or maybe I didn’t notice because we were having a great time just reminiscing about a friend who had just passed away from breast cancer. She loved coming to the Sorrento for lunch, and loved sitting at the fireplace here. So, it was fitting to have a bit of a celebration of life gathering here, at one of her favorite places.
A member of our party wanted to remember her by doing a karaōke song as part of our celebration. She didn’t feel like singing to everyone in the main lounge so, she went up to the bar area (which has a door that could close) and the bartender was kind enough to let us use the room for 10 minutes as we did our thing.
I first ordered a Wandering Angus Bloom cider. I had never heard of it, and being a fan of ciders, I had to try it. IT WAS SOOO GOOD! It wasn’t too sweet, a tinsy bit dry (whish I prefer dry ciders anyway), and went down really nice. I even made a note of it to look for it when I’m at Total Wine and More (little advert). My second drink was a dirty martini with Tanqueray. Man, the olives in there were huge! My drink was just made perfectly.
I would totally come back here again, the experience I had, the service and the atmosphere is worth going. I can’t wait to come back when the kitchen is open to try the food. I am one of those that when it comes to good quality food, money isn’t a problem.

Omg just had the special burger… wow amazing and the drinks were awesome too. I’m from out of town and this was an awesome treat. If I ever come back to Seattle I will defiently be coming back. The service, room, and food at the sorrento was outstanding.

I come here (now called The Dunbar Room) monthly for the Silent Reading Party that starts at 6pm. The service isn’t as attentive as you would expect; it usually takes a good 20 – 30 minutes before I am acknowledged and handed a menu. Forget trying to get a timely refill on your drink. The food is WAY overpriced, and not really delicious either. I usually eat here out of convenience, but after two poor experiences, I think I will stop by Jimmy John’s or the Sugar Bakery on my way here next time.
On my last visit, I arrived at the happy hour that occurs from 4−6pm and ordered a glass of house cabernet ($ 7) and the cheesy fries ($ 8). The fries were disgusting, but the white cheese sauce– which I asked to be served on the side– was delicious! However, for the price, I should have received a MUCH larger serving of fries! Instead, I received what was basically equivalent to a small fast food order of fries, and they were shriveled, limp, mostly dark brown, overly greasy, and cold. Yuck.
The wine was decent, but I noticed on the happy hour menu passed around for the Reading Party that the cost of the same glass of wine was $ 6; when my check came, I was charged the higher price. I understand my order was rung up on the POS system prior to 6pm, but still felt my server could have done me the courtesy of voiding it and ringing it at the lower price, since she had offered to do that if I ordered two additional plates of food to qualify for the 3 for $ 20 «deal.»
I’ll pass on food here next time and make sure to order my wine after 6pm.

A little overpriced but the food was fantastic, the beer was great, the company was my favorite part but I may be a little bit biased. And the five overall was great, have a lot of fun, will probably go here again. Right next to Virginia Mason so if you have any meetings here are conferences here this is a great after party place. Check it out.

I have been here for happy hour countless times and am always impressed. I love writing by the fireplace. It’s especially fun when they have musical guests! I sometimes question their choice of artwork-​big prints of Hollywood parties in the early 2000s do not work in a 1909 hotel built by the first dean at the School of Architecture at the University of Washington. I love all of the cocktail servers though, and find this place to be absolutely magical!

Live contemporary piano /​singing on a quiet Friday evening. We got the prime spot, right in front of the fireplace. We sat for a good few minutes, but no acknowledgement from anyone. Husband had to get up and track down a guy to get menus for us.
It’s a real cozy, hanging-out-in-my-grandpa’s-humongous-cabin-in-the-woods kinda place. The drinks were fine, and we were left alone the entire time after we got our drinks. Great place to catch up or wind down without interruptions.

New Year’s Eve art the Fireside Room? We were so very much looking forward to it.
«Live» band, supposedly, but when we arrived — dear gawd — the most appalling music for a New Year’s EVER! It was like some sort of doom and gloom, one man playing guitar, that was all sad and melancholy. No liveliness at all.
Even the people who worked there were like — what?
When the «band» finally did get up to play — it was 4 guys who had the amplifiers turned up so loud — you couldn’t have a conversation. Again… music was awful.
It appeared like this band might’ve been friends with the guy who was perhaps a manager or concierge and seated us. His choice for the night sucked!
Will never come here again for New Year’s Eve, that’s for sure. Lots of people left like we did.
Sad…many possibilities that did not produce…

This review applies to their tea service during Christmas!
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Let it be known that I’m a tea snob, and that I’ve been to more high teas than probably necessary. I was 100% happy with the high tea here!
First of all, what a gorgeous room! The dark woods, the plush seating, the fireplace, and live piano music! They had subtle but festive touches for the holidays, too!
The service was excellent. Our waitress was the only one handling the tea service and she was attentive and pleasant.
The food that came with the (loose-​leaf, good quality) tea was delicious. I loved the sandwiches, and they had a good balance of sweets to savories. Plus, there was enough to feel full, and with the live piano playing holiday music and the warm fire, I was basically ready for a nap.
I have to say, I’d consider a staycation at the Sorrento based solely on my experience at The Fireside Room and their high tea.

Decided to treat myself to a stay at a nice hotel when my husband was a patient at Virginia Mason. If you ask, they have a patient rate which is less than their lowest rate and this amazing hotel is only about $ 20 more expensive than the Inn at VM which is nice but not in this class. I needed something for dinner after I left the hospital so wandered in to the Fireside room. Quiet and peaceful and no one cared I was alone. They have a full menu and bar service which lets you eat and drink without being a party of one in the main dining room. Besides it’s far more casual which was great since I was in jeans. They give you a wine cork when you check in which gives you a free glass of wine, I did need that, and then ordered probably the best bowl of clam chowder I’d ever had. Filled with lots of clams including some in the shell and the best part was that it wasn’t so thick you needed to almost chew it. The broth was just the right thickness and texture to make it satisfying when i was pretty stressed. Once my husband is on his feet, we’re coming here for a stay and a full meal.

I am the Concierge in a retirement community and taking seniors out is part of my job. We’ve come here many times before and have had the best Bloody Mary (mine was virgin, of course) in town. The fish and chips are the lightest and fluffiest I’ve ever had. The service is always above and beyond with seniors having all sorts of persnickety needs! All of that was still wonderful last Monday night.
But I have to say something about the art on the walls — it was so offensive and out of place. There were actual pictures of women dressed up for an evening looking drunk and sloppy. One picture has a woman’s face being pushed into another womans looking like she’s being assaulted from behind while she looks drunk as a skunk. Another shows a woman laughing with her mouth wide open; I think she has a cavity. Another shows breasts and a rear end that even the old men in our group, who most likely haven’t gotten any in a long time, thought was abhorrent. These photos are pictures of wealthy middle-​aged white women who have way too much time on their hands — no diversity here.
These photos are very offensive and sexist and absolutely do not fit in with the beautiful dark wood and lodge-​y feeling of the Fireside Room! Whoever is picking out the art should get a new job and the hotel needs to return appropriate art to this magnificent Seattle landmark pronto!

Comfy and old fashioned. Service was inattentive. A decent place to lounge and sip on overpriced tea. Wanted to experience a more blazing fire given the name.

It is so comfy. I feel like I’m in my rich Grandpa’s palace lounge. The couches are like pillows, the ambience is dimly lit (looooove), there’s live music (looooove), the furniture and décor is vintage, and…
…I’m surrounded by old people. I don’t care I love it.
Perfect place for a chill spot for good ambience, good food/​drinks, and good conversation.
This is how I do my afterparties. ;)
But really.

I had a chance to visit the Fireside Room to partake in this month’s silent reading. It’s a lot cozier than your typical bar. A fireplace blazes in one corner, couches and armchairs skirt the room, and two-​seater tables are arranged in a circle about the centre. Happy hour prices are a score: $ 5 sangria and $ 7 Manhattans! Drinks are on the pricier side if you come at any other time. The Fireside Room certainly feels more like a hunting lodge than a slick metropolitan bar – and that can be the best thing in the world depending on your mood for the evening.

We stopped by for happy hour – a wet June night. Plopped down into some oversized leather chairs near the fireplace and got treated to one of my friends performances in the lounge. What a treat! They are great and we didn’t even have to pay a cover! After a 100 years, this remains a fabulous place to sit in style and drink some stylish drinks.

The waitress was polite and friendly. Service was slow with only two parties including mine. Food for afternoon tea was bland, dry, hard, or disgustingly sweet. The tea was okay. Fireside room is great but not worth returning.

When its time for a classy night out, I either start or end at the Fireside Room. Wow this slightly fancy bar in the lobby of the Sorrento Hotel is awesome, with live music on the weekends and great bites or full plates!
The drinks have always been great, and even though service can get a little slow if the room is full, the servers and managers have always been more than courteous.
Its slightly pricey, and once I ended up bringing people for just drinks and the music, but people got hungry and started ordering food. The bill can get a little outrageous if you eat a full meal and have drinks, but I think overall it is worth it. I would always recommend coming for a few drinks to kick an evening off or wind one down.

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It is a wonderful place. I really liked it. the waitresses are really nice. the food is wonderful.

This lounge is within the historic Sorrento Hotel. It seems from the outside that it will be a classy place, and it is. The interior is warm and plush. The drinks were inventive (Makers and Campari meld together nicely in one version). Service both times I have been has been subdued, but that is the vibe of this place. Go to relax for a few hours, not for one quick drink. They also offer live music some evenings.

Who knew that hidden in downtown Seattle is an intimate little place for drinks and good food with a side of live music entertainment.
I came here with a friend, ordered a glass of wine with some steak, and listened to live vocal jazz. I was in heaven that night.
It’s cozy and classy. Definitely a great date place.

Tucked inside the heart of the Sorrento Hotel is the Fireside Room. A super cozy and comfortable hidden gem in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Each night before we headed out, my wife and I made this our first stop for a warm up cocktail before hitting the street. The bar itself is out eye view so who knows that the bartenders are doing behind the curtain, but whatever it is they are doing it right. The cocktails here are made to perfection.
The Fireside Room is perfect for Seattle, I can’t imagine a better place to relax with your favorite beverage on a rainy night. The irony of this is, it was sunny and in the 70’s every day we were here.

Cozy and mature.
I mean that in a good way, although the median age range here seems to be between 30−55+.
If your looking to just have an intimate place to sit and chat in rustic wood furniture in a mellowed ambiance then pull into a plush seat or better yet, sit near the fireplace if you can. On certain nights they do offer piano music in the background along with silent reading nights where you can cozy up with a book.
The food and drink can be easily skipped as its over-​priced. Don’t waste your $ 6 on the glass of wine on my advice. Service is random, the waitress forgot several times our order. This is probably a better place for the hotel patrons to come down and bunk in.