We were walking around looking for a place to sit and have a drink after eating downtown and when we got to this place we had to stop in. Â It looks so cool from the outside with the fire burning in the wall/window and the teeny-tiny lights IN the sidewalk. Â We ended up staying for several hours, had incredible drinks and made some new friends. Â The employees are very attentive and whipped up some special drink concoctions that we all loved....a little too much I'm afraid, the next day was rough. Â If you haven't been in a while, try it again. Â If you've never been, stop in. Â I think you'll have a good time.
Review Source:I didn't have a drink but my fiance did (a gin & tonic). He kept grimacing so it was good (we are lightweights; he liked it and drank the whole thing). The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Cozy, stylish interior (not good for a huge group, but good for an after-dinner drink). Sitting outside on the covered patio is relaxing. The only drawback (and this is just me) is the homogeneity of the music. It's all 1990s. Albeit classics of that era, like Jane's Addiction, Nirvana, Alice in Chains. I mean, I'm not demanding Flo Rida. But Alice in Chains is heavy stuff. It can wear you down and conjure up dark thoughts in the wee hours. Possibly last night was a 1990s night. I'll update my review if the music diversifies.
Review Source:So I walk past this place almost every day on my way to work, and it seems like every week they just keep piling more and more gaudy "modern" shit onto the front. A gate! Another gate! A screen! A lighting feature! A sign! A gate! And inside, is just a couple vexed tourists perched uncomfortably on their ridiculous tiny stools.
A friend was in town and we ended up inside the Sapphire and attempted to order food; nothing on the menu was "in stock" and ended up going for the "flatbread plate" which tasted suspiciously like Trader Joe's. Pretty sad, mostly funny.
I have been impressed with the progress of The Sapphire Lounge. Their prices are absolutely within norms for specialty drinks in a non-divey bar, their happy hour is amazing ($4 flatbread pizzas, $3.50 premium wells), and the main manager/bartender is pleasant, a good mixer, and willing to take feedback. I kind of adore this place. A classier option n the west side of downtown.
UPDATE, 8/12/12: I have to amend my previous review. My favorite bartender's hours were cut and I found that my experience at Sapohire went from generally awesome to completely dependent on who was working. The experience now is just inconsistent. You might either get a wll-mixed drink with a single icecube (for less melt) or you might get a glass full of crushed ice and a mediocre cocktail. The same goes for the staff - some are attentive and prompt, but one young woman spent 35 minutes either texting or playing games on her cell phone while my drink sat empty and I was hoping to order food. I'm not willing to pay their prices when I don't know what I'm getting.
We enjoy the Sapphire Lounge even though they are pricey. We like the fact that the bartenders are knowledgeable about what they are slinging. We never go off of the menu, and the bartenders are more than willing to accommodate the drink to what you're feeling at the time. If you are looking for QUALITY OVER QUANTITY then look no further. The staff here is more interested in giving you the perfect drink to fit the mood than up-selling you a mid shelf tequila. Sundays are the best days to go because of all day happy hour. If you're looking to get hammered go waste space somewhere else, but if you're looking for some good libations... come here!
Review Source:The decor is expensive, either you love it or don't care. But it does have some cool features, Â like stars that shine thru the floor, 3 d photo artwork, bubble chandler . The happy hour is really cheap but they have an amazing selection of liquor that you don't normally see. Â Beer selection is special too. The thing that made it special are the bartenders that make drinks that taste amazing that you never seem before. Â Don't know if they will be there when you visit so good luck.
Review Source:Enjoyed a few hours at Sapphire Lounge the other night. Very knowledgeable and courteous staff. The mixologist behind the bar really knew his stuff; recommended some great beers and made some truly inspired cocktails. The interior design, ambiance and attention to detail really set this place apart from other nightspots in Spokane. I highly recommend it!
Review Source:One of a few places in town with chic ambiance. Â It almost felt like I was in a posh little bar in NYC. Â It's small, intimate, has very attentive bar tenders that really customize drinks to your liking, and pretty good food for not being a restaurant.
Best for couples on a date. Â The friend, "I'm pretty sure they thought we were lesbians." Â Lmao. Â
Park on the street, then walk it out.
My wife and I stayed at The Ruby Hotel for the night. The receptionist at the hotel suggested that we have a bite to eat at the lounge. It was closing time for the kitchen but they fired up the oven and made us one of their signature potpies with a tasty salad on the side. That was only the beginning. The food is very good (five stars) but the bar is the reason to go to Sapphire. The bar tender is beyond creative. The drink menu includes a drink called the Ken Kesey. You have to smell it and taste it to believe it. The bourbon smash is smooth. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the smash. Worth the stop if you're passing through or just hang out there if you're a local.
Review Source:Spokane has arrived! World class cocktail lounge. This is the real deal, folks. If you are looking for cocktails that could go up against the best, look no further. Everything in here is hand crafted and made with care. The atmosphere is stylish and friendly. The perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail.
Review Source:Updated (12/29/11): The drink menu has totally changed and it lost its magic. I still enjoy the Sapphire Lounge but their prices haven't changed to reflect the newer menu and I now think they're over-priced. Their cocktail glasses are too big for the serving sizes and you feel like you're getting 70% of a full drink, though this could simply be an illusion. I originally gave the Sapphire Lounge five stars for the reasons below but I think three stars better reflects their current state.
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Spokane has a bar on-par with some of the hippest and most fun places in San Francisco. Before nay-sayers cry blasphemy, let me explain lest I lose all credibility. The Sapphire Lounge is a new addition to Spokane's downtown nightlife centrally located a few paces from Dempsey's and kitty-corner the Davenport. Small and intimate, the lounge successfully creates a truly chic atmosphere from the moment you reach the color-changing fiber optics in the walkway.
The true strength of the Sapphire Lounge is their drink menu. From what I've experienced, this is the only place in Spokane that serves raw egg in drinks. Besides the typical and complete nonsense that eggs are dangerous, it takes a lot of time and labor to create the appropriate texture. To feature multiple egg cocktails on the drink menu demonstrates a priority of quality over quantity but that's just the start.
According to one of the owners, many of their infused liquors are created in-house. Â Gin is a particular specialty (my favorite) but vodka lovers are out-of-luck. The bar readily (and seemingly with pride) admits that their vodka selection is sparse; in fact, they only carry one flavor-infused vodka. Honestly? Good for them. It's true you might miss out on your favorite drink but the lounge is anything but a sell-out. Their creations are one-of-a-kind and if you're not willing to try one then you're in the wrong place.
My friend was surprised that the owner was a fan of the Italian Negroni; apparently this is only the second bar in Spokane (after Mizuna) that knows how to make the drink. This was my introduction to the amazing cocktail and several batches were made for our growing group of strangers-turned-friends. The menu is also littered with drinks containing Green Chartreuse (another favorite) and botanical-infused gins.
The Sapphire Lounge is all that it implies. Dress business-casual. It's difficult to find a place in Spokane where people eschew the baseball cap or hoodie for a night out but the lounge is full of well-dressed and incredibly interesting people. I ended up sitting next to someone born in South Africa while visitors from SoCal joined our conversation. It takes a lot to feel unworldly in Spokane but there I was, possibly the least interesting of the crew. Nonetheless, the friendliness of everyone permeates the cozy lounge and the environment entirely comfortable, which is something that can be difficult to find in bigger cities.
The small size is unfortunate because it's inevitable that the venue will grow in popularity but it worked for my visit. The drinks aren't cheap (about $9-$10 each) but they're well worth the price. I'm glad their menu isn't 90% vodka drinks but the liquor is hardly the black plague. Â Just make sure to stop by. The Sapphire Lounge is one of Spokane's best jewels.
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