Q Nightclub

Address:	1426 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Phone:	+1 206-432-9306
Site:	qnightclub.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	Closed Closed 9PM–2AM 9PM–2AM 10PM–3AM 10PM–3AM Closed

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Rishi Gupta

This may be the Christmas season, but clearly the only thing you will find at Q Nightclub is the embodiment of Scrooge. Though I think Scrooge can run a better nightclub than this. Based on the reviews, I would never have come here, but my wife really wanted to see Tokimonsta on the 23rd. And I dont think $70 for a half hour set was worth it. The first impression we had was when we were having dinner at 8 oz across the street and police cars came screaming down the street, and our waitress said "Oh, it must be Q Nightclub again". Sure enough, cop cars still out front when we got there. Ive only ever been frisked twice before at a club. Once in a dangerous part of Orlando. Once in a dangerous part of downtown San Jose. And now...in Capitol Hill!? The funny thing is that the women werent frisked. Clearly these are former TSA agents with their completely ineffective security theater. Ill be sure to give my gun, box cutters, and molly to my wife next time. After several layers of security, each more rude than the last, we managed to get inside. Given the rigamarole getting in here, I was expecting this to be on the league of XS or Marquee in Las Vegas. Or perhaps Edison in Los Angeles. Nope, just a warehouse looking room with Christmas lights, and a bar with a selection about as impressive as my nephews collection of soft drinks. 45 minutes later of waiting for the main act, I decided to at least try to get an overpriced drink. After being ignored in favor of several other groups, the bartender finally just gave us a sullen look. I assumed that was an invitation to order so I said my order. Zero acknowledgement and she just vanished. Then another bartender came and asked our order so I gave it to him, assuming that perhaps the first bartender had gone off for a nap. As soon as he was done making it, the first bartender came back with our drinks and lectured us about "double ordering". How about you let me know youre actually making the drink, provide a semblance of proper customer service, and try communicating behind the bar, instead of being lazy? The second bartender joined in the lecture and smugly asked us for $30 (charging us for 2x the drinks). Given the bouncers outnumbered the patrons, I wasnt going to make a scene. I dont mind getting kicked out, my wife really wanted to see Tokimonsta. So I paid it (zero tip). Rest assured Q Nightclub, you made such a big deal over $15 - I made sure to cost you far more than $15 that night. And FWIW the "Moscow Mule" my wife got is an insult to Moscow I had two different people spill beer on me later - also has never happened anywhere else. My leather jacket, and sweater now get to go for dry cleaning. And the act my wife so badly wanted to see finally graced us with her presence at 12:30, an hour before closing. At 1 am, I decided that continually having things spilled on me, and dealing with about as much professionalism as , was not worth it. So we left, and it surely felt like being released from prison.

Joe Eichinger

Since turning 21 and recently moving to Capitol Hill, Q Nightclub has become one of my regular spots. Everything about it puts it at the top of my list for the Seattle nightclub scene. The venue itself has a great, modern feel to it and plenty of open area to drink, dance, and socialize with friends and fellow patrons. Q boasts one of the top sound systems in the United States, the Funktion One, that delivers clear, crisp, amazing sound and bass throughout the venue. To complement this, they also have great lighting features, including led strips along the ceiling, that play to the modern atmosphere perfectly. Q has also been bringing in amazing artists week in and week out and are an integral venue to the annual Decibel Festival events. The entire staff at Q is extremely professional and work to satisfy all its patrons. The security excels, the bartenders pour great drinks, and the management staff is excellent to work with. I had the opportunity to interview one of the artists playing during Decibel Festival and they gladly let us use the back office to escape the noise for the interview. This past week, I misplaced my phone while at Q and the General Manager went out of his way to make sure it was returned safely to me. I cannot say enough good things about Q and it should be on the top of the list for anyone looking to have a great night at a club in Seattle.

Jessee Mellinger

Q has an interesting reputation depending on who you ask. If youre looking to just go clubbing for the heck of it, this probably isnt your kind of club. I come here for specific artists that roll through town, and they certainly attract some talent. I have seen Toro y Moi and Jody Wisternoff here, both amazing performances. The club has a nice layout, with a circular bar near the entrance, and varying places to stand, sit, lean, or dance depending on how you roll. The music can be heard throughout the club, even while youre standing in line for the bathroom, which I love because I hate to miss a good set. The only downfall of this place is the coat check. During my most recent visit, I checked my bag and coat, and when I went to get my things, they said that they werent in the space corresponding to my ticket number; I panicked a bit. They were finally able to find my things in another shelf, but made me wait until their manager got there to verify that I was the owner. My ID was in my wallet which I gave them permission to open, so I dont know why I had to wait 15 minutes for their manager. Whoever checked my belongings had put it in the wrong slot. So if you decide to use their coat check, please save yourself the hassle and verify that you have the right ticket and that they put it in the right slot.

Derek Clardy

been to Q twice. first time, mediocre music, lots of security, lots of douche, someone spiked drink of my girl and I - we were sick all night. thanks for nothing security. gave it a 2nd chance, after sat of freaknight cancelled. stood in line for, literally, 1.5 hours. then some "security lead" comes up, asks what we are drinking. its a coke from QFC, and how is that your business? but we cooperate and let her smell it. she says our coke smells suspicious and banishes our friend from line. wtf, 1.5 hours in line and you think you are a police officer enforcing open container laws? Ive spiked a coke or two in my time, but this one was just coke. and also, again, are u a cop? who cares what people drink in your 2 hour line. there are better clubs, this one cant decide what it is and will always be second to Foundation . their staff need to wake up

James Conway

When we first walked up and saw a long line I was a bit worried, nightclubs with their generally expensive covers and drinks generally arent my thing but it was my friends birthday party. I was pleasantly surprised though when the security and hosting staff got us through quickly and completely blown away by the interior to this place. You cant tell from the outside but this is a huge, beautiful space with an amazing lighting set-up decor and the sound system is amazing. Cover and drinks were reasonably priced and I had a way better time than I imagined I would. Q is definitely more akin to a Vegas or New York level nightlife venue than Seattle! Definitely worth dropping in just to see the amazing space and production level. Not to mention the welcoming staff and great DJs.