W XYZ Lounge

Nice bar! The Sunday afternoon I was there they had great drink specials on domestic drafts. In addition, they were accommodating of the large group I was with.  The hip decor and multiple seating options led to a fun backdrop for our afternoon.

One word: Swanky!  From the hot pink accent pillows to the contemporary lounge furniture, the atmosphere is certainly one of the coolest things about this bar.  Beer selection is a little skimpy but they have wine & cocktails as well, and for bar food, I found it quite tasty & reasonably priced.  Grilled cheese & tomato soup was quite stellar, as well as the steamed edamame, but perhaps avoid the empanadas.  Roaring fire is a plus these cold days & so is the warm & welcoming staff.

Located in the lobby of the new Aloft hotel, WXYZ is a trendy looking bar with neon lights and a large screen with some hyper-fast videos.  In addition to wine and beer, there are a few mixed drink options - the NY Spritzer and Mojitos were refreshing, with the Mojito being a little too minty.

The bar gets docked a few points for ambiance as it is located right by the front door of the hotel - you get a constant stream of people checking out and checking *you* out as they walk through the lobby.  The outdoor view is almost eye level with the 54 traffic, which is not particularly appealing.  

This isn't a bad option if you want to stop by after shopping at East 54 or are staying at Aloft, but I wouldn't make a special trip out here for this bar.