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Founders Club - Founders Club, Seattle, WA

Founders Club

4.7
4.7
315 Reviews
$50 and over
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
A limited number of reservations are available.. Walk-in seating is encouraged on a first-come, first-served basis.
For parties of 8 or more & private event inquiries please contact us at olympic@Fairmont.com.

Founders Club, an intimate spirit drinker’s enclave, showcases unique and sought-after bottles for the connoisseurs and adventurous drinkers alike. With a secluded and serene social club feel, Founders Club is poised to deliver an all-new, exclusive Seattle experience.

An exquisite spirits collection selected by our expert beverage team is supported by a menu of classically inspired innovative and elegant cocktails. The meticulous craftsmanship and the purity of refined flavor will indulge your sense of curiosity.

Food service is not available in Founder's Club, but Fairmont Olympic Hotel is pleased to offer diverse menus in The George, Olympic Bar, and Shuckers.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (206) 621-1700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For larger gatherings, consider a Partial Buyout accommodating 9-15 guests, or go all out with a Full Buyout, perfect for groups of up to 35 guests. Immerse yourself in the exclusive ambiance of our bar, where each reservation option ensures a unique and memorable experience tailored to your group's size and preferences.

What 315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Romantic

  • Seattle

    Best Ambience

  • Seattle

    Romantic

315 Reviews
  1. Karim

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow, did not respond well to a drink we were not satisfied with

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  2. Melisa

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing!! Honey made my night even better thank for her i will definitely go there again 🤩

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  3. Bill

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service in a beautiful setting. Wonderful experience

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  4. Jeff

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience. However, hard to get somebody's attention to let us into the Private area. Had to go to two different managers to get access. Also, after I had made a reservation and was seated at my location for an hour, I was alerted by staff that the next reservation was coming in. Move to the bar and the next reservation never came. Pretty low quality if you asked me. 

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  5. Christian

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    low-key a flop. vibes are kinda strange. why room so tiny? seating is awkward configuration. did not have ample room to caress my mistress, sad.

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  6. Nicole

    Seattle

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience is nice, albeit a little dark to read the menus. The signature cocktails are interesting and there are a lot of different spirits to try. The food menu is very limited, but we were able to make a meal out of the offerings. Unfortunately, we had extremely slow table service. We were asked if we wanted still or sparkling water by the hostess before we were seated. The server came over after about 15 minutes to deliver menus and ask if we wanted still or sparkling water. Water came about 15 minutes after that and was never refilled. 30 minutes in, we had water and were finally able to order a drink. Service continued to be painfully slow throughout the evening for our table of four. We ended up being there for almost 3 hours and not because we were slow to make decisions.

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  7. Maranda

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails were severely overpriced for what they were. The ambiance was great and a cool vibe. The service was awful. We wanted a second drink but the server took forever to come around. I eventually waved someone down and asked for our check. $63 for two cocktails after tip, would have been over $100 for four drinks if the service would have been more on it.

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  8. Chris

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Founders Club is wonderful every time. Best place for a unique beverage experience.

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  9. Catherine

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very elegant place nestled behind a bookcase. Drinks were great, service was great! I will definatly be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ambience for a classy elegant time. Service was attentive and caring. Great quality drinks and different small bites to enjoy.

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Founders Club is rated 4.7 stars by 315 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Founders Club

411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101-2519

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 621-1700
  • Private party facilities
    For larger gatherings, consider a Partial Buyout accommodating 9-15 guests, or go all out with a Full Buyout, perfect for groups of up to 35 guests. Immerse yourself in the exclusive ambiance of our bar, where each reservation option ensures a unique and memorable experience tailored to your group's size and preferences.
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