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
Mr. Darcy's
A moody, sultry cocktail lounge named after the equally moody Pride and Prejudice character.
2222 Second Ave
Belltown
206-441-2491
Belltown
206-441-2491
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
Lava Lounge
When you want to hole up somewhere dark and comfy, the Lava is one great Belltown dive. You've got your shuffleboard, your pinball, and your booze, all in a di…
2226 Second Ave
Belltown
206-441-5660
Belltown
206-441-5660
Rocco's
Rocco’s is where Noodle Ranch was for a billion years and then Dope Burger was for five minutes. Rocco's has a pressed-tin ceiling and old-timey light fixtures…
2228 Second Ave
Belltown
206-448-2625
Belltown
206-448-2625
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya (formerly Wasabi Bistro) has been serving good (if not outstanding) sushi in its sleek Belltown spot for approximately forever. It's the…
2311 Second Ave
Belltown
206-441-6044
Belltown
206-441-6044
Rob Roy
A Rob Roy is a version of a Manhattan made with Scotch. Rob Roy (1671–1734), the cocktail's namesake, was an outlaw-hero, the Scottish version of Robin Hood. T…
2332 Second Ave
Belltown
206-956-8423
Belltown
206-956-8423
2421 1st Ave
Belltown
206-441-1677
Belltown
206-441-1677
Navy Strength
All too often, tiki drinks sacrifice flavor, sweetness, and quality in favor of kitsch. At this Belltown spot, Chris and Anu Elford buck that reputation like C…
2505 2nd Ave Ste 102
Belltown
Belltown
Pampas Room
This is a swanky, retro cocktail lounge, complete with a swinging house band, inside El Gaucho. Tuck your shirt in and/or refresh your lipstick before you ente…
90 Wall St
Belltown
(206) 728-1337
Belltown
(206) 728-1337
5 Point Cafe
The Five Point is inarguably one of Seattle’s best dive bars. The floppy, salty fries have never seen the inside of a freezer, and if you like an old-school op…
415 Cedar St
Belltown
206-448-9991
Belltown
206-448-9991
Black Bottle
If architecture firms have cafeterias, they probably look like this. People are here to hang out rather than hit on each other relentlessly, and they’re here t…
2600 First Ave
Belltown
206-441-1500
Belltown
206-441-1500
Showbox SoDo
The hugely popular Showbox downtown has spawned an offspring in this enormous warehouse space (formerly home to the Fenix and the Premier) near Safeco Field. I…
1700 First Ave S
SoDo
206-652-0444
SoDo
206-652-0444
Eden Seattle
Eden Seattle, located near Safeco, occupies the space of a former engine factory and includes a DJ booth, a stage, dance floor, full bar and more. When it's no…
1950 First Ave S
SoDo
206-420-3068
SoDo
206-420-3068
Andy's Diner
Note: Andy's Diner is now the Oriental Express. On a deserted stretch of Fourth Avenue South, the neon signage for Andy's Diner rises above the surrounding bui…
2963 Fourth Ave S
SoDo
206-624-4097
SoDo
206-624-4097
Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack and Watering Hole
Slim’s has a great country-time roadhouse vibe; in summertime, bands play on the bed of an old Ford F-600 in the big backyard while happy people lounge at picn…
5606 First Ave S
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Seattle Tavern & Pool Room
A good place to watch sports while knocking around a few balls.
5811 Airport Way S
Georgetown
Georgetown
9 Lb. Hammer
The 9 Lb Hammer is great at what it does: serve drinks, have bands sometimes, and provide a Georgetown hangout with free pool and peanuts. The place feels old-…
6009 Airport Way S
Georgetown
206-762-3373
Georgetown
206-762-3373