Blue Velvet Lounge

Address:	430 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Phone:	+1 608-250-9900
Site:	facebook.com
Rating:	4
Working:	Closed Closed 8PM–2AM 5PM–2AM 5PM–2:30AM 5PM–2:30AM Closed

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A Private User

We went Saturday for a party sat downstairs waiting to go upstairs . well downstairs we ordered some martinis which by the way for the price they are.. not very good. the bartenders were not consistent in making the drinks. When 2 people order 2 of the same drink strawberry martini and they don't even look alike guess what they didn't taste like either. they were gross either way. We were also lead to believe that we would have the top of the restaurant for our party and everybody got let up there. Too Many people let in for it to be in a martini lounge. DJ played hip hop at a martini lounge. To top it all off I found out they don't accept discover only after the bartender accepted my discover card for my tap. When I went to pay they told me they did not take that card and I had asked them well is that posted somewhere why would the bartender accepted to begin with. He replied I don't know but you need to get somebody to pay for your tab I said it's the bartenders fault he should pay for my tab I only had to discover and my id on me if they didn't take it they should of said they didn't take it when I handed it to him 3 hours prior which by the way at that time it was not busy there is 8 people max upstairs. Needless to say I am really unhappy with that place....the quality....the people just everything about it and I will not be returning and I don't recommend you do either

Aldo Catin

Yo estaba solo en el bar y me sentí de repente frío. Vi a un hombre en el espejo, pero cuando me di la vuelta no había nadie allí. Los mejores bartenders en todo el mundo son Alex y Timmy los viernes.

Mr. No 1

Like this place but mainly wanting the person who stole or found my wallet the night of 5/18/2017 to please return the important stuff back to me. I careless about some of the stuff but what Identifies me is the items I want back. Reward offered.

drammeta

This is a nice place and I enjoyed the music and atmosphere but the bartender that was there that night was very rude and didnt care that we were sitting there waiting for drinks since she was only focused on one dude the whole time. Smh

Joseph Kardia

Phenomenal martinis, with lowered prices of you show up a bit early. I strongly recommend this as one of the best bars in town. Ive yet to have a bad time. Not the fastest service, but for the staff they have, its surprisingly quick.

Yoon Hyuk Park

Small establishment, great cocktails (there was a Nutella ice cream one. Try that), friendly bartenders, and the crowds tend not to get too wild, which is a plus for me. Ooh, its also very blue

Andrew Mengelt

This place has excellent service! At the same time, I felt a weird cold rush of air while getting my drinks, place MIGHT be haunted. Either way, haunted or not, one of the best bars in Madison.

Aidan Blum

The drinks here are really quite good, and the bar tenders are very attentive. Make sure to start the night here though because the prices increase with how late in the night it is.

A Private User

Super hip inside. Even though it was busy, the bartenders are quick to pick up on who needs drinks and very professional. Great atmosphere and a great set up. Its just a big line.

Ryan Dusil

I saw q-tip from a tribe called quest here in June 15. He promised to buy me drinks if I didnt draw attention. Needless to say Im still inebriated from that night. Great place!!!!

L. Malik

The music is great on Thursdays, however, they need a better entrance system. Its a small intimate space. The bouncers sometimes look overwhelmed dealing with the crowd.

Brooke Marquardt

The martinis arent that great and the dancefloor is very small. Worth checking out on a Friday or Saturday when a DJ is playing, but not the best martini bar downtown.

A Private User

Terrible...place is so pretentious and not even that cool. I stood at the bar for 20 minutes not getting waited on. Hire some bartenders that actually serve.

Jack Bransky

Music was incredibly loud and there is a 10 dollar minimum pay, but the location is great and the bartenders were nice! Pretty small as well.

Rikkie Her

Nice cool blue ambience. Go upstairs if ya wanna dance. Drink prices are pretty standard. No real complaints.

Colin Hoffman

Make sure to keep an eye on your possessions. Wallet was picked here. Decent drinks, and an ok dance floor.

Brad Ladwig

Great martini bar with great prices. Try going before 9pm for happy hour prices and to beat the crowds.

Anna Cramer

Its your best, go to casual fancy shady low light divey high class bar. Full service.

James Palmer

Best spot for a martini; whatever you want to drink Tim will make it great!