Belvedere Lobby Bar

Everything was incredibly delicious and came out fast!! Staff was very friendly and attentive.

My family of three stayed Memorial Day Weekend 2019. Price gouging, Dirty Pool, No Room cleaning service and Who cares Valet service; a start to finish disaster. Yikes!!! Stay at a neighboring property but not here. PRICE GOUGING FOOD: Margarita $10.50 for 10oz glass (mostly ice), Whiskey & Diet starts at $10 for 10oz Glass and a cheese board at the Belvedere Lounge for $18. In fact, on Sunday 5/25/19 no other "Savory" items were available. How can this happen? ADVICE: Bring your own Snacks, Drinks and Sundries or pay 2 to 4 times the average cost. Bring comfortable shoes for walking this is a huge property. If you forget anything, walk the local the CVS they have much better pricing. Don't expect a smooth customer experience or all of the menu items listed.

I ordered a gimlet, and watched the bartender pull out a rocks glass, fill it with ice, pour in a standard pour of Hendricks, and a whisper of Rose's. A lime wedge was on my glass, and I asked the bartender if they had fresh lime and simple. I was told they were out. This "drink" was $17. Never drink here.

This spot is perfect for a quick drink while enjoying the resort's view. The service is attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. It's a lovely place to relax and unwind. Highly recommended!

Crowded lobby bar in The Gaylord National Harbor. Small appetizers. Some quite good. None very substantial or filling. Fried quinoa and Parmesan bites are worthwhile. Drinks are small

Extremely below average food. We had drinks and a meat and cheese plate. The drinks weren't really very good and tasted cheap and watered down. The meat and cheese plate was abysmal. The cheeses weren't the best quality, the condiments weren't fresh and the crackers were stale. All of this was very overpriced too. NEVER GOING HERE AGAIN.

Located in the huge atrium of the Gaylord National, the Belvedere Lobby Bar is somehow both spacious and intimate. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a drink without a lot of noisy crowds and giant TV screens everywhere, this is your best bet in all of National Harbor. The river view is nice, the atmosphere is great, and the staff is friendly. Prices are on the higher side, but not bad for a decent hotel bar.

After sitting for about 5 minutes, and not a very busy night, I had to finally ask someone who was working the section. Meaning the couch right in the middle of the whole place. I ordered the old fashion and when it came I was shocked. In a low ball glass with a large round ice cube barely half a glass. For $15, this wasn't going to pass. I couldnt get the server to come back and had to chase someone down again. I told the next person to take it back and give me my bill. The manager then came back with the drink with a little more in ithe glass and blamed it on the F&B manager. So the joke is that you go downstairs to the National Pastime and they pour you a full glass. Granted it's a different old fashion, but I think you get the point. Other than this, its a great tasting drink with a great view.

High volume, busy Libby bar. Quick turnover with spotty service. Obstructed views of atrium shows (Corque, light show). Seats are comfortable. Couches are nice. Food is expensive For small portions. Drinks Are very small and expensive. Value here is being able to stay Olin the hotel.

Found ourselves here at the end of a busy day at The Music and Games Festival. Ample seating and room for wheel chairs to get around! Our orders were processed quickly and the Oreo cheesecake was nice! I was really able to enjoy my time here!

Inside the Gaylord Hotel this lobby bar was crowded as many convention goers went to listen to the band playing inside the lobby bar. We ordered a drink and an oreo cheesecake. The drink was ok nothing too fancy but still good. The cheesecake wasn't actually cheesecake but still delicious. The wait time in getting the cheesecake was about 20-25 min which was surprising but not really as it was crowded and many people were ordering food and drinks to sit and watch the band play.

Great view and vibe. Food is pretty nice too, limited option and carb heavy that could improve but not bad. Service on the other hand.... Lord have mercy! Always only ONE server for the whole bar which means that you'll be waiting to be waited on for absolute ever! JC please hire more waiters for the love of everything holy!

I mean this is your average overpriced convention center bar. They have a great drinks menu and they might even have liquor not on menu (like Kahlua). Prices are average for convention center bars. Service staff great. And it's just a pretty lobby. You actually get a very decent wine pour :) No complaints- if you're here for meetings with colleagues this has a good happy hour vibe.

Alcohol selection was small. Food looked fine but they had run out of some choices by 6:30. Staff was rude. Great light show.

Coming from a college town, I thought I knew what a bad drink was, but this takes the cake, and it's not 6-for-1. Asked the bartender if he could make a good Old Fashioned, otherwise I would just like a shot. He said he could do it so I ordered a Woodson's. As I watched him pour a layer of syrup over lemon slices in a glass, I knew I was in trouble. Then he topped w ice and liquor before flipping and shaking. Crikey. I shoulda stopped him there. Worst drink ever. There's very little to an old fashioned; he could a just poured the whisky and waived an orange over it and it would have been better. $26. Just walk away and take an Uber uptown. Or buy a bottle of whisky at the nearby CVS.

At the incredible Gaylord hotel in National Harbor Virginia there is a bar that offers food and drink with the view over the atrium and entertainment area. We're watching shows being performed on special nights for the holidays. It's clean and comfortable I can spend hours there just to doing out over the light shows the song and dance that they bring through and other types of entertainment. Last night there was a flash mob by the Air Force Band that did holiday songs it was amazing. Out of the crowds all these uniform people started singing and playing instruments it was such a wonderful surprise. The cocktails are classic and made from top shelf and though they are not inexpensive it's well worth the entertainment value to get yourself there early and enjoy the show. The staff was very very nice and helpful. I even left my bag there by accident and Gigi my waitress saved it for me and when I came back with a sigh of relief seeing her standing there holding it with a smile. Thank you very much Gigi you're awesome. I highly recommend this place for it's light food offerings, it's great cocktails and especially its people.

Nice bar situated in the middle of the hotel... I mean I wouldn't chose it over a real bar elsewhere. It was just convenient as I was staying here at the hotel. We got drinks straight from the bar. There was also a server going around taking orders. View of the atrium is pretty cool. Feels like you're outside. Pricing is a total ripe off, but hey, the whole Gaylord is a whole rip off.

Prices here are typical for the area, but not cheap by any means. This is a decent size bar and there isn't a lot of staff on hand, that means you can wait a good deal of time to get your fancy $15 cocktail. It's located in the middle of the Gaylord hotel and you can be seen at every angle of the hotel.

I came here over Christmas holidays... the bar had weird strict hours but I wanted and got my drinks and oyster. They were both good!

Appetizer and drinks were excellent. We ordered the hummus and it was served with fresh warm pita bread. We also had mixed drinks and wine. The service was slow and our waitress was unable to answer simple questions. The desserts were unavailable to be ordered and no substitutes were suggested. It's a great spot because you can see the Christmas light show perfectly and if you are seated in the front, you can also see the Cirque de Soleil show. However, the bar does not provide guests who are seated in front with private space, despite being seated at your own table and ordering food and drinks, and will allow anyone to go stand right on top of your space to see the shows.

$15 for only a decent Old-Fashioned doesn't really do it for me. Like everything at National Harbor and the Gaylord, this is really overpriced given the quality. A $15 drinks needs to be balanced and flavorful, and this wasn't, though it was slightly strong. But, our server was really friendly and I appreciate the couches.

Nicer than a typical hotel lobby bar. The Gaylord is a great place to attend conventions

I have nothing but positives to say about the Gaylord hotel itself, and this lounge is quite attractive, plus boasts a nice view of the Christmas light,sound,fountain show (which is why this is 2 stars rather than 1)... but gee whiz it otherwise sucked big time and we wish we had never spent a dime here. The two of us plopped down on bar stools on Christmas Eve with the intent of enjoying a drink or two or three...first night of vacation, had already seen the light show once, why not enjoy drinks where we could see it again? Ahhhh, paradise! Then...the strangest most unwelcoming bartender experience...felt more like we were in a used car lot. Armed with a coupon for a $7 martini (from hotel's coupon book given at check in), I wanted to use it. The martini list was teeny tiny, but I thought the pomegranate bellini sounded decent. Bartender immediately tried to discourage me from it. Thus began the big push for some champagne that he thought we should purchase for $16 a glass. Uh, could I please just have the martini? Husband also made the hideous mistake of turning down the fabulous champagne, asking for a (gasp!) Manhattan...oh my, how could he do such a thing at a bar??? How could either of us? Surely we wanted a glass of that champagne, when the whole bottle was $130??? Needless to say we were punished for our sins of wanting a Bellini and a Manhattan, with the WORST drinks ever! Bellini tasted like cough syrup and Husband said it was by far one of the worst Manhattan's he's ever had. Plus we were asked immediately to pay (even before the first sips...maybe that's why). Yep, no "do you want to start a tab?" "Do you want to bill to the room?" Just, that'll be $22. Uh, yes. My "discount" pomegranate Bellini (regular price on menu was $12), was $7 with coupon, than that meant Husband's crappy Manhattan was $15! (and no it wasn't a premium bourbon). Also found it interesting that the tab he gave us was not itemized. So he probably charged whatever he wanted Who knows? It's hard to trust a used car salesman when they're like this. Neither of us has a problem paying for quality and good times. This was neither. After we finished our crappy drinks, we were once again offered...you guessed it...the $16 a glass champagne. When we turned it down again, he did offer a taste of it. Well, why not? This has to be the best thing on the planet, right? Uh, it was okay. Certainly not $16 okay especially when we weren't wanted there to begin with. Onward we went. Glad that this was the only sour note in the whole place for us.

I love to have drinks with family and close friends and instead of looking for a bar I went to the lobby at the Belvedere Lobby bar. The bar staff was super friendly and helpful and the bar provides and intimate setting with high/low top, chairs and sofas. I sat at this bar 3 of my 5 nights for a night cap. It's almost as if we were regulars and I was on the sitcom CHEERS because as soon as we arrived we were greeted with "Hey your back, how are you tonight." Carlos was our main server and he was wonderful. Our drinks of choice were beer, tito's vodka and Carlos introduced me to Nolet gin. You can call me a fan, it was smooth. Our first night we had a server at the high top and I can't remember his name but he also was amazing. He stayed around the bar most times. Our 2nd night a female server told us we could only receive service if we sat on the couches or short tables. No worries, we were still taken care of by Carlos. He helped us celebrate my parents 47th anniversary with a French 75 toast. If at the Gaylord I would recommend getting a drink and enjoying the vibe at the Belvedere lobby.

This is a pretty standard hotel bar, with the wonderful addition of a gorgeous view of massive glass atrium. The food and beverage situation is exactly what you would expect -- $14 cocktails and a limited, quasi-upscale (but secretly easy to execute) food menu. A friend and I got a mojito (me), an old fashioned (her), and the pulled chicken flatbread. On the up side, the drinks were strong, so we kept it at one each. The flatbread was fine, but nothing special. Service was adequate but nothing more. Realistically, they have a massive captive audience in the form of hotel guests who don't want to go further afield, and they're hitting that target perfectly -- fine, but not stellar. So if you end up here, keep in mind what you're paying for (location) and set your expectations accordingly.

It's 1pm. Need a place to sit down, have a cup of coffee, soda or water with a client burr this place is closed. It's 1pm guys ... why are you closed ??? Hotels are services organizations and you're not providing a service by being closed. In addition, you are losing significant revenues by being closed, the place is full of people. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS THINKING ???

After sitting for about 5 minutes, and not a very busy night, I had to finally ask someone who was working the section. Meaning the couch right in the middle of the whole place. I ordered the old fashion and when it came I was shocked. In a low ball glass with a large round ice cube barely half a glass. For $15, this wasn't going to pass. I couldnt get the server to come back and had to chase someone down again. I told the next person to take it back and give me my bill. The manager then came back with the drink with a little more in ithe glass and blamed it on the F&B manager. So the joke is that you go downstairs to the National Pastime and they pour you a full glass. Granted it's a different old fashion, but I think you get the point

There's no real reason to come here unless you are: A. Staying at the Gaylord and really need a drink B. Spent all day at a convention at the Gaylord and really need a drink C. Enjoy paying way, way, way too much for a libation D. Trying to pick up a thrice-divorced regional sales manager wearing Dockers and a blue sport coat Basically, there's no real reason to come here - during conventions it's overcrowded with the guys from the "Bill Brasky" skit on SNL, the service is slow and it's super, super expensive. A glass of Grocery store wine set me back $14 - shit, they were charging $12 for a glass of Beringer White Zin which should be felony because a whole bottle is something like $4. There are lots of places to grab a drink within 2-3 blocks of the Gaylord. Yeah, the Bill Brasky Buddies will be there too but your crappy wine will probably be somewhat cheaper. (If you're not familiar with the Brasky Buddies: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/bill-brasky/n44036

This place is sad. I am sitting in the lobby bar writing this and waiting at least 15 minutes to be acknowledged while a serving 7 staff and a manager. Why invest so much on a complex and not provide basic service. Avoid! Unless you are here for a conference and you are trapped!! The shining meets mall of America!!!

Meh. Probably would be more of a 2.5 rating from me. There would be no reason to come out of your way to visit this bar which is located inside the Gaylord hotel, unless you're already staying here. If you are staying at the hotel then look inside the booklet of coupons they give you when you check in for a coupon for a discounted martini. The bar offers nice views of the atrium and is a great place to people watch. There's a mix of high top tables, couches and armchairs, and regular tables. The drinks are pricy but they are strong. I tried the shrimp tempura roll and it was not that good so I wouldn't recommend the food.

It's hard to describe how terrible the food was here. They have reached a level of incompetence that I previously thought unreachable. Don't go here.

Great view of the Gaylord atrium. Very relaxing atmosphere. Drinks are strong. Prices are high. Sushi is good they have in the early evening. Always find service to be very slow. Best as a meet up place before finding something else at national harbor.

This is a standard lobby bar. It's nice because of the windows that it faces, and it is right by the actual lobby, so a great spot to meet people. The cocktails are mildly pricey for the location, but the whole place is one big trap to begin with. At least they make the drinks well, and the tables are clean.

If you like bars in hotel lobbies then you will find the Gaylord National Resorts Belvedere Lobby Bar glorious. Bars connected to lobbies are notorious for preying on tourists and business travelers with a sterile ambiance, high prices, and weak drinks. The Belvedere has perfected all three. Seating is a blend of tables, couches, and a counter. It is a convenient place to meet someone, but my recommendation is to do just that. Meet the person, finish your drink, and then head some place else. Of course, there are limited choices in the area, but almost all of them will be better than the prices and service of the Belvedere Lobby Bar.

This is pretty much you're typical high end business hotel lounge and bar. It's totally empty throughout most of the day and begins to fill up with convention goers and business travelers after 5 pm. It's a lovely spot enclosed by the magnificent cavernous glass surrounding this entire area of the Gaylord. It's so large there are even smaller buildings (shops) down below. The Belvedere has a terrific open view looking toward the Potomac River and all the glass gives you the impression of being outside. The drinks are pricey and not too bad. Lots of business travelers and a few couples. I wouldn't recommend going here just to have a drink unless you haven't seen the Gaylord at National Harbor which is somewhat of a spectacle unto itself.

While staying at the Gaylord convention center I stopped by the belvedere bar to grab a drink. I ordered a dirty vodka martini and the first one came out fine. After I finished it took about 15 minutes for anyone to notice I was finished and to offer me another drink. A different waiter asked my order, and what I got was a disaster. I received a regular, not dirty, martini. Upon first glance I tell the waitress I asked a dirty martini and this was obviously not what I ordered. Instead of making my order correct she brings over some olive juice in a glass and pours it in. After having my first sip I realize that it is in fact a Gin martini and not a vodka one as I had ordered specifically. The proximity and view is great for the hotel but the staff were not attentive and left me not wanting to come back. Update: the incorrect martini was more expensive than the correct one and I was still charged for it even after complaining to the waitress.

Cool view, overpriced, locals flood in on weekends praying on travelers. This is the hotel bar at the Gaylord which is pretty legit and cool. It always has people in it hanging out and enjoying the atrium views. A lot of business people, the prices are jacked sky high and the food is not bad, bartenders were friendly. I'd just buy some booze elsewhere and walk in and hang out here with people, ha. Other than that its a cool location location location.

Very nice bar, obviously expensive but you're getting what you pay for. Very nice service and great atmosphere right in the middle of the Gaylord. Would definitely go back again

You're paying for the ambience. The drinks are overpriced. I ordered a blood orange Bellini and finished it in 2 gulps. Weak drink and small. The bartender made my nephews Shirley temples and the drinks spilled over. He didn't even clean or dry the glasses before handing them to me. I had to dry the glasses off myself. Not classy for the type of environment they are trying to portray. Bonus is the view is excellent.

Way overpriced even for a hotel bar, however the service was prompt and it was a nice atmosphere late when recovering from travel. We were there about 10:00pm.

I'm going to give it an extra star for the view it offers. The view is phenomenal, it offers a wonderful view of the National harbor and DC. Tripe spectacular at sunset. Other than the view it is a hotel lobby bar, nothing extra special. The sushi is surprisingly good and not extremely over priced. The staff was very attentive, conversational, and extremely polite.

Decent Hotel Bar - very attentive cocktail waitress despite the place being crazy busy with a 3000 guest convention going on. They have really pretty good sushi - the ahi nachos were really good. 5-6 tortilla Chips each with a slice of ahi, I think radish and wasabi mayo.

Less than pleasant staff, ultra high priced top shelf and limited hours give this place a 2 star.

Ordered a grey goose martini with three olives. It tasted very watered down. I questioned the waiter and was told I was wrong. Very disappointed.

Horrible service. Employees having personal conversations is much more important than serving customers. Thanks Selam for nothing.