Witness Tree Lounge

witness tree is a great place to get a view of the columbia river while having a drink. however the negatives: $20/cocktail with automatic 20% tip. secondly the chairs are clearly meant to have a pillow in them as they slope backwards. you cant sit in them and have any type of back support. weird they forgot to finish the decor. thirdly the homemade carmel corn with banana chips were hard due to too much hard caramel. you feel like you’re breaking teeth to bite into it. definitely a pass. its pretty but in the end not worth the price

Got to try this spot and it was such an incredible experience! The ambience is beautiful and I loved their cute holiday decorations. Drinks were well-made and the tableside preparations are super fun. The food was delicious; it's awesome that you can order some items that come from El Gaucho downstairs, like the wicked shrimp. Our server Joel was a gem, he made a point to learn our names and was engaging, attentive, and clearly very good at what he does. My only wish is that we came by earlier in the day to enjoy the sunset from the rooftop! We will definitely be back again :)

Joel was a very personable server and really took care of us! The view is amazing and the drinks were as well. We will be back!

Joel was amazing, very social and quick to learn our name and made it a fun personal interaction as a server. Granted it was a fast busy Friday night and it seemed the bartender was struggling to keep up and could have benefitted from some assistance. Joel went out of his way to converse and make sure we were taken care of. No food rating due to the fact we ate before arrival I’m sure the food was good from what I seen pass by.

Joel our server was exceptional! He more than when the extra mile to make our experience wonderful. His customer service is rare to find. The food was tender and delicious. The view on the waterfront set the stage for a great evening with my wife. Thank you to all the staff!!

Beautiful view and one of the few places where it's still comfortable to sit outside with the colder winter weather. Warm headlamps and lots of blankets let you breathe fresh air! Joel was out server and he was fantastic, very attentive and personable. Most of the time these days, service is not bad at all, but also not really notable or a big part of the experience. Our experience with Joel was memorable and definitely created the vibe.

Highly recommend. Drinks were excellent, high quality and made with premium brands. All drinks were well balanced and beautifully presented. The table presentation was a memorable addition. Joel took time to learn the entire tables name and provided excellent service. He was friendly, personable and congenial.

Drinks & Atmosphere are amazing, Joel, our server for the evening was very friendly and so attentive. With all that said we will not be back due to the 20% service fee. If you want to own a bar, restaurant, or hotel don’t pass your fees on to the customer/ consumer… I typically tip very generously, but once that service fee is announced the extra tip goes out the window! Staff have your employer pay you 20 %! This should not be excepted or the norm…

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.

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

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 .

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

*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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

Sights are awesome. Was not that busy, took a bit to get a beer served. Then had to go to the bar to cash out cuz servers were chatting inside. Then they tack on a 20% gratuity' charge. I would never tip that much for 2 beers and the service we got. TIP = To Insure Promptness. I will not go back.

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.

My wife and I have been twice and we really enjoyed both times. The cocktails are fantastic, the view and ambiance are amazing and we really dig the music. Kristina was our server both times and she was so pleasant and attentive.

The service was wonderful, everyone was very nice and attentive. The ambiance was very intimate and we were there right at sunset, so it was beautiful. We didn't have any food but we had cocktails. The drinks were very good, not something you would get anywhere else and they have a lot of options.

Let's start with what is working at this new spot! The ambiance, the music, and the views are incredible! Picture perfect! Where the kinks are that need to get worked through- the service is painfully slow, so, so, very slow. You will be waiting 1hr+ for a piece of bread, for a drink, for water, for anything. The way they bring out your food and drink orders leaves you feeling a little puzzled- example, only 1 person in your table will get their drink and 45min later maybe another guest at your table and then 1hr later the next guest so by the time everyone in your table has gotten their drink the whole table is ready for another round and you will need to wait another hour+ and the cycle repeats. Food is handled in exactly the same way and it's awkward to be the only eating your meal when no one else has gotten theirs and won't get theirs for another hour. We have a lot of hope for this new spot and believe that they will get all this sorted out and it will be such a great spot not to just hang out at and admire the views, but to also enjoy food and drinks!

Bartender was so rude. We weren't told we would be auto gratted until he handed us the bill. A basic drink was $25. Would not recommend anyone to go. Slow service & attitude. Bad first experience

Great vibe, love it here. Come for pre or post dinner drinks, food is best when looking for something light. The martini's here are great, the servers are helpful, the views are unbeatable.

A group of 3 of us went for drinks this past weekend. We were very disappointed with our experience. 1. The drinks were all over $20, and a base vodka like Titos was an up charge. 2. They bill themselves as the only roof top patio in Vancouver, but we were told it would only be for private bookings which is kind of brutal. The actual bar itself is ok, but has the same view as everywhere else on the water front, and the decor reminded us of a breakfast diner, not unlike Sherris or Denny's. Lastly, they include an automatic 20% tip for all groups no matter the size. Then our waitress let us know that it didn't go to her, so if we'd like to tip more it would be appreciated. Who does that? Do they expect people to tip 25-40% no matter what the service is like? We love what the waterfront has become in Vancouver, and there are lots of cool places with a view to have some good drink/food. This place seems to be trying a little too hard to be something it is not.

We went to the grand opening tonight, we were actually the first customers they served! The atmosphere is amazing! A lot of pink lighting. Food and drinks were great. Kristina was a great server. It's elevated bar food and small plates, so plan to have dinner before or after. Looking forward to going back when the weather lets us go outside to enjoy the view.

My husband and I are avid El Gaucho fans and waited anxiously for Witness Tree to open after over a year of delays. We made a reservation easily for 2 hours after our dinner reservation downstairs. The staff at El Gaucho really talked it up during dinner so we were even more excited to get up to the 8th floor. Boy, what a let down. The seating is awkward - it felt like weird club seats with a few chairs here and there. We were seated right away but it took over 15 minutes for our server to come to our "table" (aka tiny circle.) We had Kristina for our server and she was excellent so I would give her 5 stars. We ordered and waited and waited for our drinks. They finally arrived and mine was not good. Really no flavor to it - all alcohol but not in a good way. Kristina offered to replace it with something else so I did. Second drink was decent but nothing to write home about for $19. This place has potential, especially in the summer with the two outdoor spaces, but they need a larger cocktail menu with drinks people can enjoy and not tolerate. Hoping it will get through the initial growing pains and blossom into a Vancouver Waterfront treasure.

Great drinks, wonderful service. Cool ambience. Servers go above and beyond. View of the Columbia River

I really wanted to like this place. I've read many good reviews on yelp. I was looking forward to trying their wagyu hotdog. We were a party of 8. They weren't that busy. It took 1 1/2hrs to get a hotdog and steak bites. Neither were good at all. Costco's $1.50 hotdog is 10 times better. I spoke with who I thought might be a manger about our crazy long wait time for our food. She said she was sorry and that's it. No one came to our table and ever explained what was going on in the kitchen or even apologized at all. We did get our bill though with a 20% tip already added. I will not be going back there and I would not recommend this place to anyone! I will be calling tomorrow to speak to a manger and see what they have to say for themselves. If I could give it a zero rating I would but Yelp doesn't let you

Worst experience ever. Went here to celebrate turning 21 and was greeted by an extremely rude host. She asked for my ID and I said no problem and handed it to her explaining how ecstatic I was to finally be 21. She then took my ID in the back for 10 minutes and out came the manager. He was a shorter brunette man and he immidietly was extremely rude. He asked me for verbal confirmation that I was actually 21 because he didn't believe me. I was with both of my parents who were caught off guard. When we were finally let in, I was met with a group of waiters staring and talking about me and how they didn't believe I was actually 21. I could see them and hear them talking about me the whole time I was there. I will say my waiter could tell what was happening and tried to make up for it, he was the only positive thing about this restaurant. coulddid not feel comfortable at all and cut my time there short as the angry manager kept circling our table and glaring every time we made eye contact. My parents and me were extremely upset, what a way to ruin someone's 21st birthday celebration. When I finally left I was discussing our experience when a hotel worker overheard us and said they agreed with us and they said the manager was not a nice person. Won't be coming back anytime soon unless I see new management.