Type: Hotel
Class: Midscale
The District is the hotel bar for the new Best Western in the University District, but you would hardly know it. The place is very spacious, kind of dim, a little bit private, and very nice looking. Along one wall are several large semi-circle high back booths. They are much like the booths at the Standard Café but no where near as comfy.
The bartenders were very friendly and seemed to know their stuff. They must have been plucked from other places. We met up with Melody and Jay and Erin. Jay and Erin don’t really feature highly in this, but they should at least be mentioned.
There is a lot of space down here. Off to one side is a large area that was closed off for some sort of private function. I had picked up Melody so I didn’t sneak for some free grub, but I am fairly sure she could have owned that room if she wanted to. In addition, the bar area reaches further into the back. I think it was for actual dining, but I am not sure.
The food and drink specials looked pretty nice and their prices were reasonable, I believe about $4 although I seem to recall they were better than that. Anyhow, I really liked the District. It is a good chill out place. It may even become popular with the less rambuncous college population. If this happens then this will become a place to visit on a regular basis.
I give the District 3 and a half Martini Glasses out of 5.
-B