Pennyroyal
At Pennyroyal, you’ll find aged spirits, punches, and snacks. Chef Walter Pisano, who runs downtown’s Tulio restaurant, created the menu.
2000 Second Ave
Belltown
206-826-1700
Belltown
206-826-1700
Whisky Bar
The Whisky Bar has relocated to where Splash Lounge—and before that, V-Bar Noodle Bar & Lounge—failed to thrive, (and where, sigh, Saito's sushi was for so lon…
2122 Second Ave
Belltown
206-443-4490
Belltown
206-443-4490
Branchwater
Branchwater, formerly called Commonwealth, features a menu of craft cocktails with a southern focus, plus an outdoor space--fire pit included.
2219 Fourth Ave
Belltown
Belltown
Shorty's
Hot dogs, booze, and pinball in one place spells fun for everyone (well, everyone 21 and older). Shorty’s serves an array of bargain-priced wieners with a vast…
2222 3/4 Second Ave
Belltown
206-441-5449
Belltown
206-441-5449
El Gaucho
The swanky Seattle steakhouse, which closed its original Belltown location, will open its gigantic new flagship location in Belltown's Union Stables building o…
2414 Western Ave
Belltown
Belltown
Biscuit Bitch
Do not plan to do any heavy lifting or swimming for several hours after you've ingested one of Biscuit Bitch's nigh-monstrous (and yummy) creations, like the "…
2303 3rd Ave
Belltown
206-728-2219
Belltown
206-728-2219
Towne Pub
Belltown Pub has reopened with new owners under the name Towne Pub, serving pub grub such as onion rings, nachos, wings, and burgers laden with toppings and sa…
2320 1st Ave
Belltown
206-441-5386
Belltown
206-441-5386
Buckley's in Belltown
Belltown party spot Buckley's has self-service beer. WOO!
2331 Second Ave
Belltown
206-588-8879
Belltown
206-588-8879
French Quarter Kitchen
Formerly known as Absinthe Brasserie, French Quarter Kitchen focuses on the potent, herbaceous green liqueur. The bar serves many varieties of the spirit, avai…
2400 First Ave
Belltown
441-5132
Belltown
441-5132
2421 1st Ave
Belltown
206-441-1677
Belltown
206-441-1677
Bad Albert's
Nobody's bad at Bad Albert's: The staff is friendly, and the regulars are, um, regular. (The real Bad Albert was the former owner's cat.) Bad Albert's was Tail…
5100 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-2000
Ballard
206-789-2000
Ballard Loft
Before becoming an event space and sports bar, the Ballard Loft was a machine shop. Its location (right over historic Salmon Bay) helped it fit right into the …
5105 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-2737
Ballard
206-420-2737
Mox Boarding House
Mox is more than 7,000 square feet of gaming paradise (their description, not ours), and Cafe Mox is the attached bar and cafe, with sandwiches (mini grilled c…
5105 Leary Ave
Ballard
206-436-0540
Ballard
206-436-0540
Lock & Keel
Lock & Keel self-identifies as "Ballard Avenue's most regular of watering holes."
5144 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-781-8023
Ballard
206-781-8023
Bramling Cross
The menu at Ethan Stowell’s Bramling Cross runs the gamut from familiar pub fare (chicken wings, burgers, wedge salad) to less expected items like raw oysters,…
5205 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-8192
Ballard
206-420-8192
Macleod’s Scottish Pub
Brought to you by the duo responsible for Bastille/Poquitos/Von Trapp's/etc. and helmed by actual Scotsman Allen Macleod, Macleod’s is where Harlow’s Saloon on…
5200 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-687-7115
Ballard
206-687-7115
Hattie's Hat
With stiff drinks and good food, Hattie’s is one of Ballard’s most beloved dives. The all-American menu has everything from classic burgers with sweet-potato f…
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-0175
Ballard
206-784-0175
King's Hardware
This western-style bar, brother to Capitol Hill's beloved Linda's Tavern, is a good place to share a pitcher, but be warned that it's almost always crowded. Wh…
5225 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-0027
Ballard
206-782-0027