1927 Lobby Lounge

Had originally set out to go to Prohibition, but they had standing room only. Forget that! I knew this place existed but had never been, so why not? The atmosphere was classy and intimate. Loved it. The service was fabulous, as were the drinks. My favourite drink was their signature cocktail, «Hotel Georgia» which was apparently created in the early 50’s. I had originally asked our server if they could make it with vodka as opposed to gin, as I really don’t like gin. He recommended that I stick with the original recipe, as the flavours work better with gin. He pretty much guaranteed that I would like it, so I went for it. He was so right, it was amazing.
I’m glad we checked this place out, I would definitely come back here again!

I came here with my colleagues for drinks and appies after work and we were very impressed. First of all, their staff are absolutely amazing. Everybody whom I spoke to at this hotel & lounge were all genuinely nice and happy while accommodating us to our every need. The 1927 Lobby Lounge is actually quite small, and only slightly larger than the Hawksworth bar. The seating here is quite comfortable and when we went, it was pretty much completely full with people relaxing and having a great time.
Their cocktail menu is actually shared with the bar up on their patio (Reflections) and I particularly liked the Hotel Georgia and their signature Moscow Mule (I’ve never tasted such strong ginger beer before!)
Food was also very good and I honestly have to say that I’ve never eaten such delicious giant pretzels before. I normally don’t even like mustard but it actually perfectly complemented this dish. The grilled Moroccan lamb with flat bread was also a crowd-​pleaser but my favourite dish was probably the spicy chicken wings with sriracha mayonnaise! Anyways, our server was very attentive and we had a great time. Even though the lounge isn’t quite on Pacific Rim’s level, I still feel that they deserve my 5 stars since this lounge is more for relaxing rather than to party and to be seen. ;)

I have been to the Hawksworth and the outdoor patio and enjoyed them, this time it was not meant to be. I am not sure if I can tell you anything about the food as they were completely unhelpful.
I showed up looking to see friends and it was packed. I said there would be 10 of us and they were totally not interested in even trying to accommodate us and no we could not wait at the bar, they directed us to the Hawksworth Bar.
After waiting at the Hawksworth and our group growing, I dashed off and saw an empty table at the 1927 and sat down. Now I am told there is a queue, there was none and I should have waited. This is all news and there is no sign. Well we left, dropped a grand at the next place and had a fun evening, never will be back.
Remember do not leave your music in the car when they park it, ask Bramwell Tovey for his story; all terribly embarrassing.

Super amazing service. Our waitress was so knowledgeable! Very impressive. Small and cozy. Good drinks.

With all the modern restaurants and cafes around town, 1927 Lobby Lounge brings you back to in time. It’s located in the Rosewood Hotel in an open lounge up 4 or 5 steps overlooking the lobby.
My friend and I decided to have lunch here and we’re glad we did. The service was excellent and couldn’t ask for anything more. Their drink list is extensive and you’ll be able to find something to your liking. I wanted something light so I went with their Moscow Mule and it was refreshing.
We started with a couple of shucked oysters, which had a bit of shell in it, but otherwise, fine. The Grilled Moroccan Lamb appetizer was medium rare, flavored well and had a bit of spice to it. My Smoked Steelhead Salmon entrée was seared perfectly with crispy skin and had a hint of maple vinegar. I was surprised I liked it as much as I did. The kale underneath the salmon soaked up the juices and was delicious. For dessert, I had the Black Forest cake, which wasn’t anything out of this world, but I still enjoyed every last bite.

Dozen of Pacific Oysters $ 32 — We got the Fanny Bay that day. They were fresh but the lemon slices were tiny. It was like ¼ of a wedge. Came with vinaigrette but not cocktail sauce.
Smoked Salmon Tartare (crème fraîche, capers, pickles, baguette) $ 14 ³⁄₅ — loaded with red onions but I really liked the citrus caviars. I want to say they were mango caviars. The baguette was dry.
Grilled Albacore Tuna (Togarashi Crust, pickled cucumber, Tobiko & scallion mayonnaise, mini sub bun) $ 16 ²⁄₅ — We were expecting slices of tuna but it was a sandwich. Way too little tuna maybe that’s why it came with soup or salad.
Smoked Steelhead Salmon (Celeriac Purée, Sautéed Kale & Farro, Maple Vinegar Gastrique) $ 17 3.5÷5 — Decent portion and good quality salmon. I would prefer the salmon to be a little undercooked but still acceptable. The celeriac was very creamy.
40-​Dry Aged 10oz Beef Striploin (North Arms Farms Summer Vegetables, Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon Jus) $ 46 3.5÷5 — The others were crazy about this dish but it was just an okay to me. Steak was juicy but a little tough. It was from the meat itself not the cooking method. We had carrots and potatoes as the side vegetables.
Vanilla Ice-​cream $ 9 ³⁄₅ — rich and cream but did not taste much different from the ones in a supermarket
Sorbets $ 9 3.5÷5 — a little too sweet for me. We had pear? that day with 2 raspberries and tiny blueberries. Considering the blueberries are in season, they should be able to offer something else. There were about 3 scoops sitting on a plate but they were not full-​size scoops. Maybe 1.5 scoops in total?!
Black Forest Cake, raspberry gelee $ 9 3.5÷5 — very different from the ones I can from an Asian bakery. There was no cherries and the cream was sitting on top of the cake under a piece of chocolate. The cake was a little dry. I’m sure it wasn’t fresh baked. Big pieces of cake so we packed it home.
Portions were big given the groupon was $ 49 for two persons. It was a heavy lunch. Food quality was decent but with really bad service. Service was bad considering it was the lounge inside the Rosewood Hotel. Everything could went wrong went wrong. Our lunch took almost 3 hours. I felt embarrassed because I brought some visitors here. We were the only table ordered food and they were 2 other tables. Our server looked drunk or wasn’t paying any attention. He forgot our salmon tartare, dropped the steak knife right beside my friend’s foot. No apologies. Our salmon tartare came after the entrees. Our groupon should entitled us with 1 dozen of oysters per 2 persons. Only ½ dozen showed up. We asked him if there were more coming. No acknowledgement so we were expecting. We asked again after the entrees arrived. He said he checked the coupons and said only ½ dozen per order. We decided to order an dozen extra. Then I checked online and it says 1 dozens. We had to ask him to re-​read the coupon again. Finally, he said «Oh ya.» Finally when the bill came, they did not offer any discount or anything else. My friend even suggested that we should not leave him a tip but we did. I am very disappointed at this kind of service in a 5-​star hotel.

Visiting from the San Francisco Bay Area. We were staying at the hotel and dropped into the bar past midnight and were served by a rockstar veteran bartender, Joe. He’s good to talk to, knows his trade, makes his own bitters and above all, reads and studies about cocktails and spirits. Just see the classic cocktail books on the back bar like Imbibe. I own a bar and would rate Joe and the bar a 5+++.

I recently went to the 1927 Lobby Lounge for lunch with my girlfriend and had a great time. We ordered the Oven Fired Turkey BLT and Blackened Albacore Tuna sandwiches, and swapped half of each sandwich with each other.
The food was great — both sandwiches were a good size and made with quality ingredients. I really enjoyed the Asian-​influenced tuna sandwich, it really highlighted the flavours of the tuna, rather than covering it up with an abundance of mayonnaise. The turkey BLT came with a large filet of turkey breast rather than cold cuts, which was also a pleasant surprise.
Aside from the great food, this restaurant has much to offer: Impeccable service, stylish lounge furniture, and mellow ambiance (good for having a conversation).
The 1927 Lobby Lounge is definitely a nice date place, but I could easily bring clients here for a business lunch, too.

Wow! I went to the 1927 Lobby Lounge inside the Rosewood Hotel recently with 2 coworkers on a Friday night. What an amazing classy experience. Perfect service, good selection of wine and drinks, they bring nuts and popcorn included in your bill (which apparently were delicious but I did not try them), our servers were attentive like only in 5 star hotels. It was a real treat. I cannot wait to go back.

I know I usually save Five Star reviews for Fridays. However, this lounge is so cool I thought we would have a Five Star Wednesday for once. The 1927 Lobby Lounge is located in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. It was refurbished two years ago and is a very old skool feel.
We came here for an after dinner drink and dessert. I ordered the Van Gogh Smash — Absinthe, Boomsma Genever, Aperol & St, Germain: $ 12, and yuzu hazelnut ice cream: $ 8.
The licorice flavor of the absinthe was not too overpowering. The seasonal cocktail was nicely conceived, and was refreshing on a warm evening. However, the ice cream as we Hawaiians say, brok da mout!!! The yuzu flavor came out right away and was a good balance to the richness of the hazelnut: A very well thought out combo! Both 5 Stars.
Vanessa is an awesome waitress/​bartender and she will take very good care of you. She was very attentive and friendly. You felt at home as you relaxed in one of the many seats in lounge: 5 Stars.
I would stop by 1927 Lobby Lounge if I wasn’t staying at the hotel. The ambiance and service was fantastic like all the places I visited in the hotel.