I'm really unsure how to rate Weslodge. Two previous dealings with their rude security and at one time a brain dead hostess (she's not there anymore so I'm thinking someone ended THAT relationship), has left me on the fence.
On one hand I am a big fan of their menu of cocktails, I think they put a lot of effort into crafting a great selection up. My Old Fashioned here was easily a top 5 performer in my books AND any place that allows you to purchase a bottle of mixed Old Fashioned's is either crazy or brilliant. Points all around. Plus, layer on the woodsy, sort of sophisticated hunting lodge look and feel of the place that I totally dig (but is kind of lost on King West) and it fares pretty well in my books.
I just. Don't. Get, The hype. Anytime I've been here (mostly for drinks) I can't get over the vibe her. It has all the trappings of great hipster spot, with just enough sophistication to make it swanky (the dress up hipsters... not the West Queen West folk who you're not sure whether they're homeless or just cooler than you realize). BUT that said it's rapidly become a spot where douchey young professionals go to order sophisticated cocktails that make them feel like hipsters, while paying an arm and a leg for said cocktail. Am I wrong? I made this exact observation recently when there with a large group and it was like light bulbs went on over everyones heads as the exact same realization hit them too.
So I definitely don't hate this place AND I'll even return (hopefully to try the food), so perhaps a few good experiences will change my soured perception of the place that a few negative encounters have sullied.