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    Boxcar Ale House

    3.8 (133 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    BOXCAR ALE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Karaoke
    Moderate noise
    Divey

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    Maria P.

    We happened upon this place, wanted a place that was away from downtown Seattle, and Boxcar Alehouse did not disappoint us! Our bartender Nick was top notch, 15 years at this establishment. we ordered happy hour well drinks and a pitcher of beer (yep there still are places that sell pitchers of beer)! The food was flying out of the kitchen! the BLT sandwich was so good, as well as l, the French Dip! Parking is available, for free! We will be back!

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    Amanda A.

    I shocked myself and found to love this place! I've made some buddies with regulars and while I've come in the past (pre-pandemic), I forgot how enjoyable it is to come here. I've seen the typical magnolia-ite b*taches and just regulars. It's a great time every time, with decent pours and friendly staff that chill and even come hang after their shift. I dig it! For food, I've only had the burger and wings but need to revisit the wings as naked with sauce options on the side per a friend recommendation. The burger is good! And the fries are those Kringle kind, so FYI as everyone likes/dislikes fries a certain way lol As of Jan 2022 (my bday month!!), karaoke is only on Saturday's.

    Michelle R.

    Cute dive! Very chill, relaxed dive bar. Lots of seating, and games to play if you want. Standard bar prices, nothing special but it did seem like they have a lot of specials during the week that were worth checking out! I will def be back

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    Belikewater W.

    Karaoke with Easton, live bands, covered smoking outdoor dining area with tv's, good food, affordable booze, & friendly bartenders. Get the tater tots! I wish they had TouchTunes jukebox instead of old school cd's. Takes too long to find a song. I call this the Magnolia Targy's. Great local beloved dive with a lot of fishing industry folks. I leave Queen Anne for this place.

    Emily S.

    A good bar in Magnolia. Not too fancy. Lots of street parking out front. There is a great happy hour menu. Cheap food that we missed out on. There was also Karaoke when we went. Phoenix even went up to sing :) I like this place because it's not too loud so you could talk to your friends while drinking. Also to pass the time, they had a few games you could play. . . we played a few rounds of Jenga. Would come back.

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    Lesley D.

    This place gets 4 stars instead of 3 based on the karaoke and the beer selection alone. Come here for a great dive bar in Magnolia with decent enough food and great beers! Pros: Vitamin R & PBR + tons of "good" beer selections as well Karaoke! Great dive bar vibe Cons: Its a little off the beaten path

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    I love the dip sandwich and the luau burger good beers on tap people seem friendly great place to get away from the world for an hour or two

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    16 years ago

    pretty cool on the weekends, expect to have a good time

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    “Thursday & Saturday night karaoke is taken very seriously, I sometimes forget I'm in a bar and think I'm at a Colosseum.”

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    4.6(22 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Ballard

    We were looking for somewhere chill to satisfy our BBQ-brewpub food craving, and this place…read morescratched the itch. We ordered some beers and the Pulled Pork Quesadilla, which was surprisingly filling and delicious, the brisket chili was a hit omg would come back just for this, and the Brisket Mac and Cheese, another hit. Overall very satisfying, we were happy with our dinner choices. The vibe was low-key, though they got pretty busy shortly after we were seated, so it seems like they get random rushes here and there. You could tell there are a lot of neighborhood regulars. The service was great, friendly, and fast, which we appreciated. Our server checked on us often, even though they got super busy. There are two rooms, the main entrance area with seating and bar and a second room with a similar setup but bigger tables for larger groups.

    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

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    1.5 mi•Fremont
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    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).

    Some friends and I stopped in Saturday afternoon. When we ordered our drinks I asked which Irish…read morewhiskey comes with "The Devil You Know" boilermaker. The bartender, Amber Davis (also co-owner), snapped back at me saying "it's Jameson like it says on the menu!". Making me and the entire table super uncomfortable. Feeling confused I checked the menu to see it making no distinction between which Irish whiskey you'd get with that order. After a while our drinks and apps arrived. This was the last service interaction our table was afforded until we had to request our check. Not a single chance to order additional drinks or meals. The icing on the cake was the sign behind the bar that reads "be excellent to each other"... if only they practiced what they preached!

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    4.0(243 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Fremont
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    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!

    Everything was great and the owner Jeff was there tending bar when my friend and I went in for…read morehappy hour. We were the only ones in there for a while and so had a chance to talk with Geoff, who made great recommendations for food and was very pleasant and friendly. Everything we tried was delicious. My friend initially ordered a drink that wasn't on happy hour as she had forgotten to ask about it, and at the end, Jeff had changed the price to a happy hour price since he didn't let her know about that in advance. Very class move and going the extra mile in a way that makes a huge difference and leaves along lasting impression on the customer! Happy hour food menu is small, but that seems to be for a reason, because what they do they do well!

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