Waterproof

Incredible view incredible drinks awesome bartender. If you want the best espresso martini ever made come see Zachary.

I was looking for a nice cocktail bar in the area, and Waterproof came up in my search. I saw that Waterproof was the rooftop bar of The Stratler hotel, which I've already been a fan of thanks to its Bourbon & Banter speakeasy.The bar was super easy to get to. I popped into an elevator and found a button that went up directly to Waterproof. My ID was immediately checked by the receptionist and then I was on my way to exploring the bar. The indoor lounge was just as beautiful as the outdoor pool area. I sat at the bar, but it felt like it was makeshift. When I looked under the bar to find purse hooks, for example, I noticed the string of LED lights under the bar that needed to be realigned and straightened. The bar staff were nice but not really attentive. They were more busy chatting among themselves than engaged with their customers. We would have to call out to a bartender to draw their attention. I'm a gin drinker, and there wasn't a specialty cocktail on their menu that had the spirit. Honestly the menu was uninspiring. I got the concept of the pool-themed cocktails, but there wasn't anything that jumped out at me that I had to try. I ended up choosing a Wet Meletti, which was like a Bourbon Sour. It was OK. I thought that the flavors weren't proportioned, because it was incredibly bitter from the grapefruit and wasn't balanced out with the lemon and the meletti. I didn't stick around for a 2nd drink.

This was my First time experiencing The Statler Dallas and the Waterproof Independence Day Pool Party. I truly had a Blast...even met people from Sarasota FL., Albany GA., and even beautiful people from Houston, TX. There was a freeze on How many people that could enter in for a while (there was a little) chaos. The Dallas Police ended up being apart of the festivities as well as security. There were also some issues that weren't properly explained on the Yelp page as well. I'm thankful that Rahad (who was over the Waterproof reservations/rsvp) I was able to enter in for free before the cutoff time which was 6:30p.m. Some events are worth the experience this way we learn for future events.

Waterproof, nestled in The Statler, boasts a cute venue with a charming ambiance. The friendly bartenders enhance the overall experience. However, the downside lies in the overpriced and small drinks. Despite the aesthetically pleasing setting, the Rum Punch I tried was mediocre. It tastes purely like heavy cream and cinnamon; the alcohol was an after thought. The venue's highlight is undoubtedly the opportunity to witness the skyline while being downtown, making it an attractive spot to kick off the night. However, due to the combination of small drinks and high prices, it might not be the ideal place for an extended stay.In summary, Waterproof at The Statler offers a visually appealing setting with friendly service, making it a cute starting point for a night out. The skyline view adds a nice touch, but the pricey, petite drinks could deter visitors from lingering for an extended period.

I came here for New years eve party 2025. Unfortunately it was disappointing. We paid for a table and champagne. It was cold and the gas heater next to our table was broken. I saw our waitress twice the entire night. Not enough Bathrooms, we were in line for 30 minutes. Not enough places to dance. Music was good but couldn't do much due to how crowded it was and not enough space to enjoy it. I would not recommend this place for new years party.

I used to love the Statler and Waterproof, but commmmme onnnn... Showed up with friends expecting Bourbon and Banter + Waterproof. I overheard the bell staff up front telling people how to get to B&B but even staff apparently didn't know it was closed for a private event.Went up to Waterproof instead. It was a little busy but not crazy. However, they only had one cocktail server for the whole place! They had these snowglobe things outside for $300 F&B minimum which is fine but they also were pretty light on the outdoor seating and had most of it closed off to keep people inside. It was slightly cold but a great night to be out there with heaters.We found some seats inside but it took a full 15 minutes to flag someone down to get an order taken. We were never offered menus so ordered from the cocktail menus on Waterproof's website. Server said they are out of date and there's a special menu now so she had to navigate us to that and we started over.The drinks were delicious and server was friendly. No complaints on those fronts. And I suppose the view is worth the $15 drinks, which I know to expect around here. However, there's something very cheapening about the experience to be served those things in plastic. Two of our drinks came in highball and martini glasses that were plastic but did look nice. The other two were served in straight up plastic cups, the same as the cups they have out at the water station. That was very surprising.Side notes: there are ornaments on the table and little decorations that are supposed to light up, but the batteries are dead in them and probably not being replaced.The DJ was great. He could have been somewhere much better than this.Anyway, I guess I'll keep coming here for the view and the ambiance but the place gives a definite feel of not delivering on the luxurious experience that I used to see here. Not a huge problem but just falls short of the standards Statler set for itself. If this were somewhere else and it hasn't been $80 for 1 round of drinks it could have been a 3-star experience.There are small customer experience enhancements that could really move the needle here. Menus on tables or available when you walk in, since there was no host(ess). Even a QR code to scan. Info on the website about the outdoor seating situation. Redirect the cocktail menu to the seasonal menu if it's not in service now so people don't try to order from it. Maybe a second cocktail server on a weekend evening. Think from our perspective as customers...

I came to visit some friends in Dallas and they wanted to show me around downtown. First stop was to The Statler Dallas, a nice boutique hotel off Commerce. We came here specifically for Waterproof, which is a rooftop bar on the 19th floor. This place has spectacular views in all directions. The space itself is pretty big with a pretty small pool smack dab in the middle. It reminded me of a Vegas pool where everyone wants to just stand and enjoy their drinks inside of it. We didn't plan on staying long so we found a spot to post up and enjoy a few cocktails. There are cabanas and seating areas that are available for a fee as well. The DJ was on point and had the crowd engaged. Drinks were super overpriced for subpar drinks. Overall, it's a pretty cool spot. A good time was had for sure. Will I need to come back? Not really. It was a one and done kind of thing for me.

Waterproof at the Statler Hotel offers probably the best view in Dallas from its rooftop pool. The atmosphere is lively with afternoon music and cocktails. I had a skinny margarita and an afternoon dip in the pool. The panoramic cityscape from this vantage point is unparalleled.

Received very rude service from the hostess on the evening of Sunday, September 29. She was more interested in flirting with the security than helping customers.

Great ambiance in a rooftop bar. Music was on point and the drunks were just right. Perfect place for an after dinner date or to people watch and relax! Will definitely come back here when in the area