Baila Bar — Restaurant in Seattle

Response to their response below*

If I could give it 0 stars, I would! I actually really enjoyed this place the first time I came but picture this! Recently, I went in with my latinx partner and his cousins and friends. I needed to relieve myself but when I attempted to enter the womxns restroom, it was about to be maybe cleaned (?) As a womxn has thrown up in the SINK. I have a severe phobia of vomit and I was just about sent over the edge with that 🤦🏻‍♀️ SO, I asked my partner to see if the mens restroom was clear so I could use the locked stall. (The employee about the hopefully clean the womens bathroom said 'oh yeah is a mess [in the ladies room]". I did my quick business with my partner guarding the door and was shocked to hear violent BANGING on the stall door. I told whoever it was that I was just finishing up and to please give me a second (was relieving myself all of 2min). Banging continued and I opened the door pretty frustrated. At that, I guess the 'security' guards assumed I was doing more than relieving myself in those 2 minutes and so they proceeded to place hands on me and my boyfriend and basically drag us out of the bathroom. I pleaded with them to understand that I am just terrified of vomit and REALLY needed to pee and we were met with aggression and rage. I told them not to touch me or my partner and we continued to be pushed out until I was literally, physically pushed onto the ground outside of the bar with the two 'security' shooting me middle fingers and unkind names for women. There was ONE 'guard' who came out and spoke with us and apologized and whatnot but as somebody who does not wholeheartedly believe/trust in the police, I will be calling them tomorrow about two of their 'guards'. I've trained Brazilian jiu jitsu for about 5 years and I would never say men should 'avoid' fighting women. I also think sometimes whatever treatment beligerent and drunk patrons recieved is warranted. HOWEVER, as I had not even had a single drink there (not allowed to drink the single one I ordered as I was dragged out); I do feel this treatment was EXTREMELY unwarranted. Again, tomorrow I will be contacting authorities, even if just to let them know tht luckily I am used to getting tossed around and whatnot in jiu jitsu but SOME women won't be; and the next time their rent-a-cops do that to a woman, it may not end so calmly.

Edit* They have responded to my email and this review with false statements and unprofessional language. Because their people overserved someone, the womens restroom was closed. I needed to do my business and was in that stall for no more than 60sec. I did take my partner there to stand at the door because I did not want to be in a men's restroom alone. There was absolutely no 'sexual activity' going on in that singular minute (nor would there have been ever, either), BUT I do see how they could have thought that and I understand.

However, I DID have hands places on me in the restroom before I was shoved out and ultimately shoved on the ground outside of the bar. There was no calm or even vocal 'this is why you need to leave', in fact their 'security' guard ignored me completely except to push my partner and I around and out. I was not intoxicated and had not yet even had a single sip of my drink. Their 3rd security guard actually apologized profusely to me and said his buddy 'shouldn't have done that'. In fact, if you look at other Google reviews, you can see their 'security' has gotten physical with people on more than one occasion. He also always wears a ski mask....I wonder why? Perhaps to hide under?

I did go back and ask for those guards' names and when the bartender refused to give them to me, I asked for their managers name. They also refused to give me this stating they were not authorized.

I do understand the misunderstanding and apologize that they believed something unbecoming was happening in the restroom but with the womens restroom closed, I needed to relieve myself. And regardless, security placing hands on me and shoving me down to the concrete is...

Hello we would like to extend a huge appreciation to this establishment in opening up their doors and letting us hold the event; "MAGIC HUNKS" on Tuesday, March 4th! (A Professional Male Revue Show) that traveled thru Seattle and on tour. Bar and staff were great, tables were wiped down, food was delivered and hit the spot, the full team rallied around rolling up their sleeves and maneuvering to support the overall show from load-in to load-out. Security was very attentive, and everyone was prompt in their control in assisting the evening and attendees. We the event coordinators of show would like to also express if there was any constructive feedback towards the show, we have set guidance and direction aligned with the MAGIC HUNKS organization and our here to give assistance in their outline, seating, set-up, and business model for show. They as an organization have full control in the outcome and overall, how to facilitate show/event. The venue has no control over this based off planning. They were kind to let us bring a fun event and operate within their space and they exceeded our expectations within their control and power of show. We are always here to take constructive feedback to build a positive customer experience overall in our events and need that feedback for the betterment of our events and the organizations we work with in bringing these to the people like you all out there and our communities! We definitely recommend if you have events, looking for an event space to host your party or group, or just would like to come experience "FUN" please check out Baila Bar!!! Stay tuned for more...

I visited Seattle for the first time in August 2024 and my friend & I [along with some of her friends] visited this establishment during my stay. Let me just start by saying, I will not be back & this is not a place I would recommend to others. When we first arrived, we told the hostess we wanted a table for approximately 6 people; we ended up waiting a total of 2 hours from the time of arrival for a table even though the establishment was not packed at all when we arrived. When we finally did get seated, we waited an additional 2 hours 15 after ordering food to actually receive the food; mind you, we’d already PREPAID for the food, which was decent at best. Several people at the table had chicken & waffles, 1 person has a breakfast jambalaya bowl which she expressed was gross, and I had chicken wings/tots which were ok. The positive part was the DJ played great music (although the people at my table & I were the only people dancing in the entire building). Not sure if this is how the brunch scene is in Seattle, or if this was just a horrible experience, but I left there very...