Scene Ultra Lounge

We were headed to another bourbon bar and walked by Scene when we noticed the Happy Hour advertisement out front. Yes, please. We walked in and sat at the bar, only to have a few drinks, not food. They did have a bar food menu though. I ordered an Old Fashioned and my friend ordered a pumpkin martini from the special list of seasonal features. Her martini was quite good, but my Old Fashioned was not good at all. The cherries tasted bitter and old. My next drink had a gnat in it. Two unfinished drinks is a rarity for me, but that was my experience here. Actually, I think that was a first for me. A couple sat down after our second drinks and waited a few minutes and weren't waited on or even acknowledged, so they walked out. The place wasn't crowded at all, so I would not like to see the level of service when they are crowded.

This review is for a private party in the Scene Ultra Lounge space. My employer has their holiday party at Scene Ultra Lounge. The venue is quick to reserve for events working with their team reserving the space for 2 hours afterwork for happy hour event and they allowed us to bring in food from our off-site caterer appetizers for our guests.We had two team members taking care of our team for the event, played music in the bar area and allowed guests to order beer and wine. They have a variety of local and national craft beer brands. The two hours went by very quickly. They did setup a coat rack for guests in the back of the bar area. We also used their audio system with a wireless mic to make a few announcements at the event.Note they do not have tap lines, so you won't find any beers on draft, but they will pour your beer into a pint glass if you would like to enjoy your beer in that way.

This place has a great happy hour and is a perfect stop before any Red's game. The bartenders are nice and while they might have to look up the ingredients and/or make substitutions (ex: they were out of Peppermint Patty's for one of the drinks b/c the guys behind the bar ate all of them), the drinks I've had here have been really really good. Oh, and the bottled beer selection is decent, I had a Left Hand Brewery Milk Stout. Half price specials should have filled the place up, but while I was there, only about half a dozen people sat about the bar. I wasn't in the mood for a crowded bar, so this was nice. I do think that post Red's games this place fills to the brim with people. I do appreciate the comfy couches placed throughout as well. The large booths and high walls in the back area are nice for groups and those wanting a modicum of privacy.Their small outdoor patio is a nice place to sit and watch the random city folk walk by and occasionally comment. I could easily sit out here and enjoy half price apps and drinks. Give this place a shot, and hope you have a good time.

There was a bartender who couldn't understand the concept of "just a splash." The other bartenders who helped me did a fabulous job of making my drinks (henny & a splash of coke) but this particular bartender couldn't comprehend. I understand customer service can be a bit challenging, and, at times frustrating in that kind of setting. People constantly yelling at you to get your attention because they want to be next to order their drinks. I worked in Customer Service for 20+ years. I understand the customers aren't always right but that doesn't mean the employee is right either. Omar, who I assume is one of the managers decided to take the side of his employee although he came over to "hear my side of the story" but his exact words were and I quote, "if I make your drink the right way, will that make you happy?" My response was "yes." Then Omar goes on to say and I quote "you can't disrespect my bartenders though." Hold up Omar, you have this all turned around sir!!! Your bartender cursed at me and told me if I didn't like it I could leave...I just wanted my drink to be made the way I asked. I wasn't asking for a free drink, I just wanted my drink made right...that's all!! So after she told me "I could leave if I didn't like it", my response was "I'm not leaving unless I get put out!" That's when she went and got Omar. This particular bartender had been disrespectful to my friends and I the entire night...she got an attitude with me earlier because I had questions about my bill. There was a lot going on and I wanted to make sure she wasn't adding anyone else's drinks to my bill, so I asked her about my bill to make sure....This obviously offended her because her attitude was completely disrespectful afterwards(please check my receipt & time stamp where I put as her tip, her bad attitude was her tip!!!!). One of my friends had an open tab she wanted to close out but we wanted another drink as well but it took forever for that to happen because this bartender decided to ignore us after I asked her questions about my bill. She was helping everyone to left of us, to the right of us and people directly behind us but she would not even look at us or acknowledge my friend, who made many attempts to get her attention. One of the bar backs came over so we got his attention and asked if he could grab one of the other bartenders to assist us. The only reason I ended up with this particular bartender again is because a guy sat down next to me and we started talking. He offered to buy me a drink. My last drink of the evening. He asked her for two Hennessy's with a splash of coke and that's when this whole ordeal got blown out of proportion. All this because I questioned my bill and I asked her to make our drinks the way we requested.Now don't get me wrong, I will give credit in the areas where credit is due but her customer service gets NO CREDIT!!!! Omar (his name was on my receipt so I didn't get her name but I can point her out!!!) heard her side and just believed her although I had NO problems with the other bartenders. I finished my drink, Omar (made it the right way)and left when the place closed for the night. The sad thing is, I'm always looking for new and exciting places for my business partners and I to throw events. Scene has a nice set up but after this, I'm like, ok, never mind for that idea. I'm not looking for this girl to get in trouble but she needs to be heavily coached in Customer Service. Her actions and the way she handled herself were unacceptable!

I have been repeatedly deterred to enter this place because of its unfortunate name and the folks on the front patio that can from time-to-time be caught pandering for your entrance.I've gone a couple times when the place has been empty. The decor is plain and the place is fairly generic all around. The layout is a bit strange as the entry area is much tighter packed than the back of the bar, this is a result of the bathrooms being right up front. This is not a very exciting place when it is dead. However, last Friday night I stopped by on part of an extended pub crawl. The place was jam-packed. There was nowhere to sit, stand, and I didn't bother even trying to get a drink because the staff isn't very good at it even when they aren't busy. I basically stood in the only open area near the front helping nurse drunks back to their respective taxis.Of note: coat check is available when busy and the bathrooms are pretty decent considering this is a bar.All told, I couldn't care less if I stop at this bar again and I pray to the god of bars that they change the name and refurbish as any contemporary bar should every three to five years.

Great staff, great beer and good food to munch on!

So I've never been to this place in the "ultra" club sense but I heard it is amazing for a number of different reasons. I'm writing this review to highlight a night and time that might not get the props it deserves. Wednesday nights from 8-midnight this place hosts "live" painting with works ranging from sport memorabilia to fine art portraits. The atmosphere is chill and social and there is always a live musician to complement the art vibe. All the painting are made on site in front of whoever is watching. I recommend coming down for gazing and talking or ...as an artist! You have a venue to be creative around other creative types and can bring whoever you want with you because there is NO COVER! This place is dope and the artwork says it all. I plan to come every Wednesday night and I hope to see who ever is reading this!

I don't like to go ANYWHERE but Scene for happy hour. Steph and Brandy make the best damned dirty vodka martinis I've ever had, and HH specials make them even better. They remember their regulars and take care of them like they're part of the staff. Great $5 apps too if you wanna nosh with your drinks. As long as I work downtown, this will be my go-to place.

Scene is a great Happy Hour spot. It has the same happy hour special as its neighbor Righteous Room. Half off Everything! You seriously cannot beat that deal. They seem to have a more typical drink selection, where as Righteous Room carries a larger top shelf bourbon and scotch. I did get a solid pour of Glenlivet 12 year for like $4.50 though. The waitresses were friendly enough, but I don't know how it gets when its busy as there were like 5 people in when we stopped by. Its definitely a great spot for a drink, especially when Righteous Room is packed like it usually is for happy hour. They also had some small bites and bar food things that sounds good, so we will definitely coming back to try that and indulge in the crazy happy hour deal.

It's cool.Bouncers are friendly and the music is great.The drinks are over priced and not even that strong but I like to come here with friends.