Cool rooftop bar in hotel. Service was great. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy. Went to serval bars that night and this was the most expensive. read more

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Witness Tree is located on top of Hotel Indigo along the newish Vancouver (WA) waterfront west of I5. The area has developed quickly and having grown up nearby and moved away years ago, it's amazing to see what's happened along here. Prices - well, everyone has their hand out along here. We were in town somewhat last minute staying at Hotel Indigo. The hotel provides $10 drink coupons so we decided to drop in for an impromptu drink while planning our dinner strategy. It was already 7p so no view but live music and a nice buzzy ambiance. Wait staff were fast and friendly, and before we knew it two delicious cocktails were in front of us. At the same time, I overheard the waitress at the table beside us saying that food could be ordered from El Gaucho downstairs. So we asked for a menu and started perusing. If you don't know El Gaucho it's a classic steak restaurant with lots of cuts and sizes, a sprinkling of seafood, the usual salads, and tableside this and that. A notch above Ruth's Chris, Morton's or The Capital Grille but with Peter Luger Manhattan prices. Yes, that's right, Manhattan prices in Vancouver. WA. The Couv is all grown up. Or at least trying to be, Like Witness Tree, El Gaucho has a mandatory 20% gratuity regardless of party size. Theoretically this shouldn't be an issue if you know restaurant culture and tip appropriately but I think a mandatory fee rubs many wrong to assume service will always be at that level. And on top of very high prices. A $72 6oz filet is $86, so those 8 bites better be damn good. That said, we ordered oysters, a filet, seafood pasta, and wine. The wine list was decent but not as extensive for a premium steak restaurant. Wines had the typical markup which meant $20-35+ per glass. Both the pasta and steak were good but - and this may sound picky - at $72 for 6 ounces of steak (a bar of soap) I expect perfection which means medium rare throughout. The steak was medium in some parts. If I can achieve medium rare throughout at home it should be possible here. So here's the math (rounded) for those interested. Total bill: $295. $225 food and drinks, $45 service fee (mandatory 20%), and $24 tax (8.8%). Interestingly, the 20% service charge is taxed which means we actually paid $49 or 28.8%. Had I been given the choice of my own 20% tip it would be applied to food and drink and a slightly lower bill. Not a huge deal but these are the little details - call it "nickel and diming" patrons - that rub many wrong. One note - another server came to our table before our food arrived and placed a steak in front of me. Before he could place the other dish I told him it wasn't our order. He picked up the steak and delivered to another table. In most restaurants - and certainly in a premium setting - that dish should have been remade. Whether perception or simple hygiene you simply can't do that. All in all, the Witness Tree was a nice spot, with tasty cocktails and ambiance. Prices and service fee will be off putting for some, and not sure this would be my go-to as there are many rooftop / view options nearby. read more

Witness Tree - 6 oz filet @ $72 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We swung up to Witness Tree to grab some drinks on a Saturday night. The team was very friendly and took great care of us. A special thanks to Kennedy our server for the great service. She answered all of our menu questions and got our drink order in fast. The drinks were all mixed well. I tried a seasonal drink (The Last Leaf), it was smooth and the pumpkin flavor was night and light. I need to get back to visit earlier, it would be nice to see the view from the roof top patio during the day. Great venue, great service, great drinks!!! read more

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Great lounge with amazing Columbia river views with the beautiful sunsets. Excellent service from Joe at the bar and their staff. Great selection of Happy Hour items too. read more

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I love a good hotel bar and if it comes with great views of the columbia ,it just is the cherry on the top. I was worried if we will get seated or not and tried making reservations but that wasn't an option online. So naturally when I got there after battling the Friday traffic between Portland and Vancouver, I was pissed to find that they were closed for a private event. However they accommodated us on the rooftop bar which is what I anyways preferred. The setting is beautiful albeit small and there are firepits to provide the much needed warmth from the chill . Drinks are good but food menu is limited to only a handful of things .Service is fantastic . read more

First off the view is amazing and the server was friendly, but she did not know any of the answers to questions I had asked about the menu, regarding what the drink special was or what other drinks were, etc. to be honest, that's not a dealbreaker. Had the food been good? We had a glass of wine, a beer off hh menu, & The steak skewers which were not good. It was tender, but bland and had a very weird taste to it and then lots nasty fatty bites. $18 for the happy hour steak skewers and just not good at all . We will go back for a drink because it's a lovely view, but definitely won't be ordering the steak skewers again read more

Witness Tree - The view was the only good thing going here - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The host was wonderful, he promptly sat my friend and I in a location of our choosing so we could see the view. Waitress came to give us menus, once we ordered - just one drink a piece - she said she would be back to see if we liked the drinks and she never came back. It wasn't busy at all either. I finally got her attention to get our check, she drops it off and says "gratuity has already been added as well!". Ummm gratuity for 2 drinks and just a party of 2?? BTW I got the tequila cilantro drink, no cilantro flavor at all. My friend got the coconut "old fashioned" which was decent. But my tab was $50, what a joke - I won't be returning read more

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Stopped in after apps and happy hour at the AC Hotel. This place is posh and the interior design is beautiful. Finally some nice places this side of the river. We sat at the bar on Valentines Day, fairly early in the evening. Great service, attentive and friendly. Both of the cocktails I tried were well done, pretty and delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

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This is probably the nicest bar/lounge we've been to since moving to the PNW. The staff is welcoming, attentive and seemed to work really well together to greet, seat and serve guests. We arrived shortly after 4pm on a gorgeous Sunny Saturday afternoon. We attempted to get a table outside but they were all taken, so we sat inside near the window so we could catch the sunset. Because we had just eaten at Grassa about an hour before (and were totally stuffed) we opted to just get dessert and wine, which turned out to be a total treat. We got the chocolate torte which was so decadent, rich, & creamy with raspberry & pistachio crumble - simply divine. And it paired nice with our glasses of local Pinot noir. Service was excellent and the ambiance is a vibe, especially being right on the water. The decor, colors, lighting and woodwork all contribute to the beautiful aesthetic. read more

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We've been wanting to check this place out but they close so early and we finally had a chance to come by after a wedding. Staff was so nice. Very friendly and welcoming. Ambiance is nice. Dark with minimal lighting. We wanted to sit outside but weren't able to because it was full. Drinks were good but spendy. Everything on the menu is spendy. FYI, they add a 20% gratuity fee on your bill. We were only party of 2, just me and my husband and the only thing we ordered was 2 drinks. Probably won't be back. read more

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Hands down the most amazing service and bar creations! Above and beyond in everything they do, and a perfect start, or finish to an El Gaucho treat! (Also you can order from El Gaucho there as well) read more

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The perfect view of the lake on top of the hotel indigo. If you ever stay at any of the hotels on the waterfront I would recommend you make reservations for outdoor seating to catch the sunset. Drinks is a bit pricey but the appetizers made up for it. The pork belly was tender and the deviled eggs came in three different flavors. Our hostess made sure we had outdoor seating as we didn't make any reservations for the night. Once a table opened up so gave it to us! read more

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Terrific service Excellent quality food selections Waterfront views, classy ambiance highly recommend read more

I love the atmosphere of this lounge! Very classy, chic, and awesome views of the Columbia River. The food and cocktails were very tasty. It's great spot for a night out. read more

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Order: The Expat (scotch, cognac, tropical italian amaro, coffee, banana) Pros: the view is gorgeous! The music sets the atmosphere, and the inside decor gives an upscale adult type of vibe. The Expat drink is really delicious. You get a smoky taste from the coffee and it pairs well with the scotch. Cons: I didnt taste the banana but its still a really good drink. read more

Witness Tree - The server putting on a show - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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*puts on monacle and top hat* I am absolutely tickled that little ole Vancouver has a rooftop lounge with a really comfortable and upscale ambience to boot. And when I say upscale, I mean ~upscale~. We were greeted and escorted all the way up to the 8th floor which was a nice little boost to feel like we were part of the 1% for an evening. We arrived just at sunset and you could quite literally feel the energy as people enjoyed the moment, it was very beautiful! We were greeted promptly at our table and had great service our entire visit. Nothing overbearing and also very attentive to our requests. Extremely comfortable seating that encouraged us to stay for over 2 hours. If I'm being a little pedant, I'll just say it was awkward having the uncommonly small tables at the incorrect height for how low the seating was at the banquets. I also feel as though the acoustics can be managed a little better as during our stay, 3 different, large parties rotated near us (but not next to us) and it was fairly easy to listen in on their loud conversations. What we had: 2 glasses of wine each, I really liked my rose, the pours were heavy! Charcuterie - I thought it was fairly priced for what we were receiving but what was provided did not mesh well together. It looked beautiful, don't get me wrong, but having pickled cauliflower, pate, savory cheesecake (bleu cheese), and a delightful mustard as the accoutrements made it difficult to mix and match flavors since they were all stand-alone, flavorful stars. Plus, more crisps are always needed, always Poke bowl - really fresh fish, would absolutely order again, good staple ;) 5/5 view on a crisp winter evening 5/5 aesthetics 5/5 service 4/5 food 4/5 functionality of space Rounding up to 5 stars because I still really enjoyed the place and am working on trying not to be so detail-oriented for my own sanity! I could have sat inside for hours, and would be interested how the cocktails are since El Gaucho downstairs has some really great flavors on their own menu. read more

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Service was fine. Food was okay. The place was empty and the lights were too bright. Very overpriced. While it's a pleasant space, when it's empty and over-lit, the atmosphere is nothing special. They also have a serious fruit fly problem. No thank you. read more

My newest, favorite bar with a stunning view of Portland. Warm and welcoming, the WT has it all: a budget-friendly happy hour until 6 pm, great service, and a beautiful, comfortable ambiance. I had a terrific happy hour Manhattan for $8. My daughter had an espresso martini at regular price: $18. It tasted perfect to me, but she wanted it a bit sweeter. The bartender added a liqueur, and she enjoyed it more. My husband had a milk stout as the happy hour beer. We stepped on the south facing balcony briefly--it was a 90 degree, Midsummer day, so we didn't sit out there. I noticed heaters and blankets for cooler nights. Sitting outside on a cool night with a warming whiskey neat is in my future. The music was a bit loud, but that's a small complaint. I really liked this bar and will certainly be back. read more

I can see myself enjoying more time on this patio! Amazing view and chic vibes thorough out. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. The cocktail wasn't my favorite it had a little more peppercorn than I think I was expecting and I would like to see more sweet vodka cocktail options. The savory food options left much to be desired if you're vegetarian. Everything had meat in it and the only option without were deviled eggs. Even if not specially a vegetarian or vegan establishment it's important to consider. Was curious to try the macarons, I'll have to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Witness Tree - Elder flower Vodka cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Beautiful, cozy, relaxing. It has great views, as you'd expect. Lots of different seating options with a chill intimate vibe. Basically a date night dream place when the goal is talking to, and enjoying, each other rather than just "going to dinner again". Speaking of dinner, it's a very limited app menu. My knock down to 4 stars is because there's not one vegetarian option. Although, in all fairness, I didn't ask if anything could be adapted to vegetarian either. I had a bartender (Matt) whip me up something unique and all I remember is that there was rye whiskey...lol...photo attached. It was fantastic. In fact it was waaay better than a drink I had off the menu (All The Way Up). Service was friendly and fantastic. Great place. read more

Witness Tree - Bartender concoction's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable! You cant just order one espresso martini...they're that good. read more

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We love rooftop bars in this place did not disappoint. The ambience is amazing, the view is spectacular, and the service is great. Their happy hour is really good. We ordered to Martinez and the deviled eggs. Both delicious. Definitely will come back read more

We've been to this rooftop cocktail lounge three times and we love it. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the decor is tasteful, and the drinks and food are on point. It's a great place for post-work or sunset drinks. They plan to open the rooftop deck in a few weeks once we've got some drier/sunnier weather. read more

Witness Tree - Dirty martini, Paisley Park, and All the Way Up - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I want to edit this review to say our last visit at Witness Tree was much better. We had drinks outside and were well taken care of. The view is unbeatable. Our server was attentive and when the bill came explained their surcharge policy so we were not surprised. The drinks were also well made. We'll definitely be back. On another note I truly appreciate the GM reaching out to me after my prior review. read more

Outstanding service by Joel, five stars. This is a classy place with classy prices and it's worth it. read more

Witness Tree - Joel... he's amazing! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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A reservation that I booked weeks ago got moved two days prior. Even though we agreed to a new time that was given to us, it still took them 15 minutes to seat us when we got there. Also our drinks and food took forever to the point where I canceled the second order of my drink. it was a pretty awful experience. It sucks because it was my birthday and I was really excited to check it out but unfortunately I won't be back. read more

Witness Tree - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time! Though it was a Friday night, we were sat quickly. Joel was our server and the service he provided was impeccable. He checked in frequently, made great recommendations and even asked and remembered all of our names. We all shared a variety of cocktails and food. The espresso martini was outstanding! The deviled eggs and crab lettuce wraps were out of this world, I'd go back just for those alone. There are gorgeous views of the waterfront, and the interior was beautiful. This is the perfect date night or girls night out spot! I can't wait to return! read more

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We attended the grand opening last night, and it was quite an experience! Upon arriving to the 8th floor, you are immediately transported to an upscale fancy lounge. The service/food/drinks were great, and the feel of the place was lively! The tables were interesting, as some are normal height, but around the lounge area there are what I would call fancy benches/lounges, and around the seats the tables are pretty tiny and short, so plan accordingly if you'd like a normal sized table! I had a paisley park cocktail, which was a pretty purple color, but tasted like black licorice, which I'm not a fan of at all. As a whole cocktail, it had a great flavor profile, just not for me I'm not sure if that's what they were going for, but it strongly tasted like it. If you like black licorice, I say go for it! The poke and sliders were top notch, would order again! This is a very cool spot, and recommend to anyone who wants a fancy cocktail evening on the 8th floor of a hotel with great views! And as always, don't forget to make a reservation! read more

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New roof top bar in Vancouver downtown at Hotel Indigo. The espresso martinis are in my top 5. Crab lettuces wrap are crisp and refreshing. The Ahi poke literally melts in your mouth. I been here a few times and service is always top notch. read more

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Paradise Found! Such a perfect name for a drink & place! The ambiance, drinks & service is wonderful. Shout out to Kristina! She is amazing!! Ask to sit in her area if you have the chance! Her fire skills are top notch as well as her service! read more

Witness Tree - Paradise Found - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The view from the patio was very nice! We had the Deviled Eggs and Prawns with Cocktail Sauce on the Happy Hour Menu. It wasn't really busy at this time. The drinks were good and the service was great. Our server was really attentive and gave us great recommendations for drinks and food. They said that their upper patio/room will open up in June. read more

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Food good, drinks good, location and vies fantastic, prices are very high. If you can get a table outside overlooking the Columbia river and Oregon, then you really have scored a nice place one of the nicest places in the whole region. But do not expect to get good value in terms of the food for your money, and although the drinks maybe are a little better than other places they're not really special. But it's an amazing place to meet up with somebody sit and talk and sit a glass of wine or have a drink maybe a snack read more

The new roof top bar 'The Witness Tree' on the Vancouver waterfront is my to go to spot now when you want great service, food, cocktails and def atmosphere. Thank you Joel for your drink suggestions and your attentive service. Loved the whole thing! read more

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Witness Tree Lounge has a great vibe and great drinks. It's at the top of the Hotel Indigo, and has indoor and outdoor seating. In the summer the second floor rooftop is open. For winter, you'll have to do with the main floor balcony (with heaters and blankets). There is low, but not dark, lighting with magenta accents. Tables and couches for a more intimate feel, or you can sit at the bar. If you've ever been to STK in Bellevue, it's like that. But actually feels like a lounge instead of a Vegas club. read more

Cool new roof top bar on the Vancouver waterfront. Kristina is the best. Check "Paradise Found" if you want flames at your table! read more

Witness Tree - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Maybe we faith them on an off night but the service was realllllly slow. Took a really long time to get everything. Including our bill. They need to staff this place differently. Or train their servers better. read more

It's definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Our server, Mackenzie, and the bartender took really good care of our big walk-in group and made it a good experience. read more

The server who was checking my ID was rude to me and the food had no salt whatsoever.

This place is stunning... the view is good of course...but the service, cocktails and small bites are awesome!

The drinks are perfection! The ambiance is just right. The playlist is on point. The staff was incredibly kind. I will be back again and again. read more