I went here many times, albeit a few years ago, so my review may be a bit outdated. However, I will…read moresay that my friends and I have had some of the best nights of our lives here. They have a great variety of old arcade games with some more modern games mixed in. Overall, the vibes are absolutely amazing, and the beverages were reasonably priced. One small gripe I have is that I consistently found the bartenders up front to be almost comically cold and standoffish, even though my friends and I were familiar (local) faces, always friendly and respectful, and tipped generously. Once again, this was a few years ago, so I don't know if the snobbish employees in question still work there. Overall, this arcade bar is a truly fantastic place to spend the evening if you enjoy retro arcade games.

Fun and funky vibe. Drinks are available downstairs at the entry, or upstairs in the lounge. Don't…read moreexpect food - beer and chips are fine for a short visit. Comedy was great, well hosted, good lighting for the event, and decent chairs. Payment is cash or Venmo. Check out the fun!

We were nearby at another shop and stumbled upon the Pine Tavern. Apparently, it's been around for…read morea very long time, but has moved a few times (it's first location was earlier last century on Pine downtown). Often dive bars are dark and dingy, but this place was warm and cozy. Staff were pleasant and helpful and knew their line up of beverages well. There was ample seating inside and out. It advertised as having pinball, but there was really only one operational machine (the other was broken). So, yeah, they have pinball, but barely. There's also a nice shuffle puck table, which we used a lot. It was so much fun! Although we'd eaten elsewhere, I really wanted to try their Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Muffin. At $2 each a true bargain. It was accompanied by butter and honey, and was absolutely delish. The dry cider I was drinking complemented it well. Nice place to hang. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

I live two blocks away and really want this place to be successful (especially with old stove next…read moredoor) but the service is just straight up horrible when a certain bartender is there. Multiple times he's been RUDE, but tonight he refused service 20mins before close, stood outside (drink in hand and smoking a cigarette) and said I should go to Percy's instead. As a restaurant owner myself, I wouldn't want my employees redirecting business somewhere else and it makes me upset for whoever employs him. Is someone just subsidizing this for fun bc the workers seem to think so

First timer and will be back! Good lime. Come for the lime stay for the back patio vibes!read more

This place had all the markings of a typical dive bar. There were plenty of TVs to watch sports and…read morea couple of pool tables. The interior was dimly lit with more tables and seating in the back. It was a neighborhood bar with a lot of locals and frequent barflys. Their website said that their happy hour is from 4-7pm but when we arrived at 6pm the bartender said it was actually 4-6pm. She told us though that "it's not happy hour but our stuff is cheap anyway" which was a funny exchange and gave us a chuckle. She was right though because wells were $5 and the Moscow mule was $8 (although it was just okay). We played pool, watched some TV, and just hung out. It was a cool vibe.

We went to Pacific Inn and Pub on a weekday around midday, partly because it was once visited by…read moreAnthony Bourdain. The bartender was very kind, and we ordered at the bar before heading out to the patio. The outdoor seating was really nice and comfortable, especially with the heaters keeping everything warm. We ordered the fried shrimp, fried fish, tater tots, fries, and a salad. Overall, everything was delicious--the fried items were especially well done, crispy and full of flavor. The only thing we didn't really enjoy as much were the fries, but everything else made up for it. Overall, it was a really enjoyable meal in a great casual spot.

Pacific Inn is a great dive bar in Fremont. I've been here numerous times, and particularly love…read moretheir outdoor patio, which is throughly heated and covered during winter, and open-air during the summer. Their beer selection is pretty standard for a Seattle bar, and you order at the bar which makes it pretty easy to get a drink. They bring the food out to your table. Food is decent, the fish and chips are very good and overall decent bang for your buck.

LTD was a super place to go. Great food and drinks. Our server was wonderful. Next time you are in…read moreFremont stop by and enjoy yourself here. Nice inside too.

Randomly stumbled in here one night looking for a fun night out. Didn't realize karaoke was on…read moreThursdays! Bathrooms were clean, bartenders friendly and a nice jug of water for customers to help themself. The small side patio has fire pits with comfy couches surrounding them. I would come back!

Do you need a drink? .... wait.... stupid question... We ALL…read moredo. Do you want a drink at a dope ass bar? Do you like foose? Do you like pool? Do you like pingpong? Do you need a bar to sponsor you with your air hurdy-gurdy anonymous? Do you occasionally miss that long dead boomer uncle who chain-smoked cigars? What? I said OCCASIONALLY... not ALWAYS. ... ANYWAYS!... Do you like kickass bathroom #WallFodder featuring women with no fucks to give? This is the place.

I don't know what to gush over more...!?! Andrea and Brian and their staff or the to-die-for smash…read moreburgers and "best shoe string fries I've ever had" from Burbs burgers. This is a must hit spot...but only if you're cool

The best happy hour in Fremont! This is my husband's and my go-to spot for fried chicken and…read moresports. Their daily 3-5 happy hour makes it particularly fun to watch college football on Saturdays or NFL on Sundays. They have a dark and cozy interior with a lovely shaded patio on hot days. We typically order the same thing each happy hour - I love the fried chicken sliders (Nashville hot) and my husband gets the fried chicken basket. We always pair that with a vieux carre. Total tab is under $35 not including tax and tip. A complete steal in Seattle these days! Service is usually quick and thoughtfully-spaced with enough time to make a dent in the drinks before the food arrives. It's the perfect spot to meet up with friends, host parents, and watch sports of any kind (the mariners game is always on).

DON'T GO. Unfortunately, Amber Davis, one of the owners, was incredibly rude and made the entire…read moreexperience uncomfortable. We went on a Saturday when it wasn't very busy. It was just Amber and the other owner working, and the service was terrible. From the moment we were there, it genuinely felt like they didn't want customers in the restaurant. Everything felt unwelcoming and like we were an inconvenience for simply being there. I understand places can be short-staffed, but when the owners themselves are the ones providing such poor service and making customers feel unwelcome, that says a lot. Really disappointing experience, and we definitely won't be back.

I came here for dinner after a walk in the neighborhood with my dog--perfect place!…read more They have outdoor dining along the edge of the building and under an awning on the street. Both are dog friendly and our waiter even brought my dog a water bowl! Our servers were attentive and friendly. Food and drink were prepared and served quickly. Thank you Luke and Jeff for the wonderful service! I would recommend the brisket sandwich with a fries upgrade. The brisket is tender and juicy and pairs well with the slaw. The ciabatta bun is the best vehicle for all the deliciousness of the sandwich. But the stand out for me was the fries! Perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection, dipped in the aioli...YUM! To drink, I had the non-alcoholic spicy blueberry mocktail. It's spicy from the Fevertree ginger beer and slightly sweet from the blueberry. The fresh mint was a fragrant and delightful garnish. It comes in the coolest copper mug! If you're in the Ballard/Fremont area looking for outside seating, cocktails/mocktails, and tasty food, make sure to check out The Barrel Thief!

I really liked this place -- it had such a welcoming vibe, and the unique décor was amazing. From…read morethe moment we walked in, Luke the bartender immediately greeted us with a warm and sincere demeanor. We initially thought it was a fine dining restaurant and were a little disappointed to see a limited menu. However, it's actually a fantastic spot for drinks and light bites. We decided to stay since we had never been there before, and Luke was so gracious we almost felt bad leaving! We ordered the meat and cheese platter along with a couple of drinks, and everything was Grade A. I'm giving it an A+ though, because of Luke's outstanding service.

At George & Dragon, the carpets have stories, the walls wear their age,…read moreThe pints pour cold and the match takes the stage, The grub hits the spot, the crowd knows the score, It's rough 'round the edges, but that's part of the lore, But some mischievous sprite keeps killing the screen, For here lives the strangest pub ghost I've seen.

Great trivia night!…read more Food is pretty okay - wouldn't recommend coming here purely to eat, but not bad for a trivia night meal! Great atmosphere, gets super busy Thursday nights! Nice outdoor undercover seating for overflow

Listen. Then bartender (this was a year ago) was totally not into her shift that night and it was…read moreobvious; but you know what it was what it was. People have bad days and she could have been having one, she made a good whiskey rocks but don't ask for food lol. The bingo was entertaining as hell and this was actually the first night I hung out in person with the man I love so much. So all in all, I say go and have fun. It's a vibe!

This is a hidden gem - I say hidden because every times I've been here, it hasn't been overpacked…read morelike every other Seattle bar I've been to. It's got a great casual vibe and the bartenders are so awesome - they're the type that remember your order and are attentive to everyone even though they're always running around busy doing something. Tuesday BINGO - This is what I LOVE coming to!! At 8 PM, they have Bingo for all - free to play, multiple around PRIZES (which range from $25 GC to Pringles!!!) I love how fun Kevin makes it - I feel like Bingo can be hard to host and to make entertaining but Kevin always makes it fun and enjoyable. He keeps everyone engaged and keeps things moving - never a down time except for break time. This is definitely not your grandmother's bingo! And is there ever a tie in Bingo? NO! Wednesday Trivia - They also have trivia on Wednesdays at 7 and April does a great job hosting that too. Again, free to play, 6 on a team, and prizes!! I love that Targy's has all these super fun events and free for everyone to enjoy. I mean, Tuesdays are slow night so what better way to spend it than to play Bingo and drink! So much fun, can always find street parking. The food is lacking here - boxed pizza, frozen pizza bites, frozen pretzels, etc. However, they allow you to bring food in and just enjoy their drinks. How awesome is that??