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A bar that feels unlike any other is the right setting for a night that breaks the routine.

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Small lounge with big comfy couches and a black disco ball creates an intimate, cozy setting. Music varies but always hits, often loud, adding to a fun, lively atmosphere. Bar offers unique cocktails and a wide liquor selection, paired with exceptional sushi for a daringly good experience.

A super cool cocktail bar with a diverse menu and excellent drinks. It also serves very good sushi, making it a standout spot for both cocktails and sushi.

Small bar with a unique cocktail program offers drinks with exciting flavors. The atmosphere is fun and lively, focusing on creative cocktails and beer.

People are saying

"The Japanese food here is great, especially paired with their creative cocktails."

"The cocktails here are creative and delicious."

"The cocktails here are unique and exciting for every palate."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4-7pm on weekdays with great drink specials.

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Expect wait times of 5-10 minutes for seating during peak hours.

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Parking can be difficult to find, especially during busy times.

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Bar offers a beautiful interior with a classy, clean vibe that suits both casual meetups and date nights. Loud music, often rap, creates a high-energy atmosphere that can overpower conversation. Craft cocktails and house-made mixers stand out as exceptional features.

Transformation of a beloved space creates a perfect Seattle bar environment with a strong need on Broadway. The bar offers well-crafted cocktails and a fun spot to hang out with friends.

Incredible unique flavors define the dishes and cocktails here. Foraged ingredients add a local terroir touch, while the interior design creates a beautiful ambiance.

People are saying

"I had the best, most delicious craft cocktails I've ever experienced."

"The food here has unique flavors, especially the trout almondine pasta."

"The drinks here are top-notch and expertly made."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended for busy weekend nights.

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The pop-up event occurs every first Saturday of the month.

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Happy hour runs from 5-7pm with discounted drinks.

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Cocktail bar

Gothic and steampunk design shapes a small bar with cozy booths, a lively open area, and a patio. Loud music features obscure postpunk classics, creating a high-energy vibe. Innovative cocktails highlight rare rums and spicy margaritas, complementing a menu with standout dumplings and diverse vegan options.

Small bar with a decent amount of seating offers a great atmosphere. Focus on interesting rums like Uruapan and Marinique stands out. The bar also serves great dumplings and has vegan options.

Cocktails feature unique and thoughtful combinations with creative, novel flavors. The menu offers several distinctive drink options alongside more typical choices.

People are saying

"I enjoyed the unique, thoughtful, and perfectly balanced cocktails."

"The bar staff here are phenomenal and so welcoming."

"I found the cocktails here to be unique and delicious."

Good to know

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The weekend Happy Hour starts at 1pm with dumplings for 6 for 6 dollars.

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Corvus & Company is a 21+ only bar.

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Parking in the area is challenging, especially during peak hours.

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Small entrance leads into an immersive nautical tiki lounge with theatrical decor and creative drink presentations featuring dry ice and unique vessels. Bright, detailed space offers a cozy tropical vibe with playful, large cocktails and a lively atmosphere.

Inside Passage offers a unique tiki bar vibe combined with a speakeasy feel. Entering through another bar creates a sense of stepping into a different realm for a cool and memorable experience.

Drinks come with dry ice, LEDs, and unique containers that make each one a work of art. The tiki theme adds to the fun with themed straws and stunning presentation.

People are saying

"This tiki bar is an immersive, theatrical experience."

"It's a unique place with a stunning, immersive decor."

"The spam sliders were fantastic and delicious."

Good to know

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Reservations are required to avoid long wait times, especially on weekends.

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The entrance is through another restaurant, which can be tricky to find.

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Expect higher prices for drinks and food compared to typical bars.

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Small bar with intimate seating and disco ball creates a cozy, lively atmosphere. Great music plays all night, drawing a crowd that enjoys unique cocktails and excellent pasta dishes. Space feels tight but vibrant, with a mix of solo visitors and small groups.

Offers a great bar atmosphere with quick seating availability. Stands out as a favorite spot for drinks in the area.

Unique handcrafted cocktails stand out with strong flavors and creative twists like the tomato basil martini. Pasta dishes offer distinct tastes that complement the specialty drink menu well.

People are saying

"The food here is fantastic and really good."

"The bar prices are pretty cheap, especially during happy hour."

"You've got to try the unique drinks, especially the tomato basil martini."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 6 pm with $10 pasta specials.

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Late night pastas are served until 2 am on weekends.

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Expect limited seating; arrive early to secure a spot during happy hour.

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Modern Indian restaurant

Modern Indian restaurant offers beautifully styled interiors with private booths and outdoor seating. Atmosphere ranges from spacious and vibrant to occasionally cold inside, with nice music enhancing the vibe. Signature martinis and authentic Indian dishes create a distinctive dining experience.

A lively bar scene offers a great selection of drinks including martinis and mocktails crafted by Hemant. The bar welcomes solo diners and provides a fantastic spot to enjoy Indian cuisine with drinks.

Unique flavors like pan masala ice cream and chiku ice cream stand out on the menu. The atmosphere adds a memorable and magnetic vibe that complements the food's distinct flare.

People are saying

"The food here is fresh, delicious, and flavorful."

"The food here is so flavorful and delicious, you'll want to take some home."

"The food here has a unique flare and is incredibly delicious."

Good to know

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The restaurant includes a 10% pre-tax charge on the bill.

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Happy hour offers discounted drinks and appetizers.

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Reservations are recommended during peak hours to avoid long waits.

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Bar inside a former mortuary offers a spooky historical vibe with unique themed decor. Loud live music plays late, creating a fun, edgy atmosphere. Outdoor seating and games upstairs add variety to the experience.

A bar inside a former mortuary offers a macabre aesthetic with cathedral ceilings and a goth vibe. It plays 90s Grunge music and serves pub-style food like pizza and pretzels with solid service and a casual atmosphere.

Interesting lore shapes the great atmosphere here. The unique theme stands out, making it a cool spot on Capitol Hill.

People are saying

"This bar is a former mortuary with a beautiful, macabre aesthetic."

"They had an enormous beer list with something for everyone."

"It's a unique spot with an old church vibe and interesting history."

Good to know

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Happy hour for food and drinks runs from 4-7pm on weekdays.

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Mondays feature Seattle Redditโ€™s board game night starting at 7pm.

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Parking is available next door for about $20.

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Barcade with a cyberpunk theme and Blade Runner-inspired decor creates a quirky, fun atmosphere. Neon lights and arcade games, including pinball and Pacman, shape a lively, friendly vibe. Instant ramen and specialty drinks add unique flavors to the experience.

Neon lights and a cyberpunk theme create a sci-fi vibe like a Blade Runner noodle bar. Classic arcade and pinball machines offer fun entertainment alongside good food and drinks.

Arcade games add unique charm and the menu features a selection of Ramen that stands out. The spot feels like a fun hole in the wall with a vibe distinct to Seattle.

People are saying

"They've got tons of classic and new arcade games, plus pinball."

"The bar has a great selection of arcade games and drinks."

"The atmosphere here is so immersive with custom art and creative lighting."

Good to know

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Karaoke night happens on Tuesdays, but it can get loud.

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Off the Clock Fridays feature rotating DJs for a lively atmosphere.

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The bar has gender-neutral bathrooms for inclusivity.

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Small cocktail bar with intimate, cozy atmosphere and limited seating requiring reservations. Offers a deep spirits library featuring rare Japanese whiskey and mezcal, paired with a thoughtfully curated charcuterie board. The vibe includes smooth jazz and a quiet, speakeasy feel.

Bartenders craft custom cocktails with deep knowledge of flavor profiles. The bar offers a unique prescription-style menu that stands out among craft cocktail spots.

Cocktails blend spirits with oils and fresh vegetables for inventive, well-balanced flavors. A wide selection of rare Japanese whiskey and unique liquors adds to the distinct experience.

People are saying

"The cocktails here are incredibly creative and amazing."

"The bar's cocktails are creative and perfectly balanced."

"The cocktails here are unique, inventive, and delicious."

Good to know

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Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating, which accommodates only 12 guests.

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Expect wait times of 1.5 hours or more without a reservation.

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The bar enforces a strict one-hour time limit for each reservation.

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Vietnamese restaurant

Modern space combines contemporary furniture with soft tones and thoughtful lighting to create an elegant atmosphere. The environment feels warm and welcoming but can become noisy when busy, especially with open seating and street access. Outdoor seating features solar shades that enhance comfort during warmer weather.

Excellent service uses handheld devices to send drink orders to the bar. Bartenders stay friendly, but some parties wait over half an hour standing by the door since they can't wait at the bar.

Dishes feature a unique twist on familiar flavors, like the banh mi with a gourmet grilled cheese vibe and the Vietnamese egg custard with a distinctive taste. Cocktails and bites like Lions Mane fritters with potato foam offer incredibly unique flavors that blend classic and creative elements.

People are saying

"The food here is refined, modern, and visually engaging."

"The food here is stunning and unique, packed with flavor."

"The drinks here are tasty and creative."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 3-5pm with discounted appetizers and drinks.

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Reservations are recommended for steak night events due to limited seating.

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Expect a $5 order fee added to your bill.

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Cocktail bar

Cocktail bar channels prohibition-era speakeasy with an old-money library theme and bespoke cocktails featuring rare ingredients. Atmosphere feels intimate and classy, suited for romantic or chill hangouts. Upstairs speakeasy offers a unique, tailored drink experience overlooking the main bar area.

The bar downstairs offers a great cocktail menu and standout service with a prohibition era theme. The upstairs speakeasy provides an entertaining cocktail ordering experience and a cool atmosphere.

Bartenders create unique cocktails tailored to individual flavor profiles without a menu. The setting features distinctive decor and music, making the whole experience stand out.

People are saying

"I found the custom and creative cocktails to be pretty great."

"The food here was amazing and delicious."

"The custom cocktails here are creative and perfectly balanced."

Good to know

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Reservations are required to access the speakeasy at Tavern Law.

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Happy hour offers discounted drinks and appetizers from 4-7pm on weekdays.

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The bar introduces a 20% service fee on the bill and a 3% fee for credit card payments.

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Bar with Mid-Century Modern decor and retro overstuffed furniture creates a chill, cozy vibe reminiscent of a 1970s living room. Music features Mexican House beats that enhance the relaxed atmosphere. Small groups gather here for astrology-themed cocktails and well-prepared food like crispy fries and breakfast burritos.

Retro cafe/lounge vibe sets the tone with a small, intimate bar space. Cocktails run $15-20, with a standout bartender featuring black curly hair behind the bar.

Atmosphere stands out with its unique vibe and aesthetically pleasing setting. Drinks and food offer tasty, distinctive flavors that set the spot apart.

People are saying

"I enjoyed the tasty, flavorful cocktails here."

"The cocktails here are visually appealing and delicious."

"The atmosphere here is unique, with a cozy, laid-back vibe."

Good to know

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Happy hour offers all food items for $5, a great deal.

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Groups over six require a buyout according to company policy.

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The entrance can be confusing; it's on 11th Avenue, not Pike Street.

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