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Foreign National

4.5 (309 reviews)
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Stephen R.

Outstanding intimate cocktail bar - sort of a speakeasy vibe without any pretense.... Very friendly staff and great drinks. Sister to Stateside restaurant next door which is worthy of a visit also - bites from their kitchen are available here also. Never miss an opportunity to come here when in town.

Manan D.

Picked a random cool looking bar on Yelp as this was my first time in Seattle. Well you all were right, because this place is awesome! It has the feel of a classy speakeasy, as well as the slightly hidden entrance, but also has an awesome spinning giant disco ball by the bar. The drinks are outstanding and very creative - my favorites were a chai and whiskey drink as well as the Red Eye Reprisal which has maple and rye. I finished both way too fast. The bartenders are clearly talented and you can watch their efficient drink making. They were also very quick to take our orders and take our empty glasses away. The space inside is cozy and appropriately dark. My only small complaint would be that it got quite loud later in the night, which isn't typical for this type of speakeasy bar (or maybe it is in Seattle who knows :P). Loved this place overall and would highly recommend!

Penicillin of sorts
Asher W.

Stopped in for a quick drink before dinner. Ended up drinking two. Really enjoyed the menu selection and the place was busy but not crowded. Sat immediately at the bar. Very kind and attentive bartenders. Will definitely be back.

Redeye Reprisal
Ty J.

This is definitely a Speak easy and was not easy for me to find lol but once found, what a little gem. It's not a big place, infact, it's quite small but that just adds to the flair and coziness. Expansive list of creative rotational and seasonal cocktails and small lite bites. I'm an Old Fashioned type of guy so I went with the Shoyuzuke Old Fashioned (my only drink of the night) and was happy with my choice. Knowledgeable servers add to the experience. If you're a fan of speak easy's than add this to your list of Seattle Delights, thank me later :) P.S Missing one star because of the size of the place..that's it, I know..I'm picky like that ‍

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Jackie I.

The ambiance was cute, they did a good job for such a small space. My main complaint is that although the drinks sounded creative, they were nothing special and very weak.

Thaung M.

Another amazing Seattle find! Thought the wait could be ridiculous. The bar sits only a few patrons and the vibe gives off speakeasy ambiance. REALLY great drinks and even better selection. Love that their cocktails are representative of cultures the world over just like the bar's namesake.

Erin H.

5/5 cocktails - Asian inspired and you can't go wrong with any choice! 4/5 ambiance - dark and moody, but small 1/5 waiting in the small nook outside the door haha The main deterrent is waiting to get in. There isn't much room, so you are either lining up along the side walk or huddled under the 100sq ft around the door (which was unfortunately our case). That being said, the line was shorter, since most people don't enjoy standing in the rain LOL. We still had to wait 40min though with only one other couple ahead of us... If they implemented a wait list system, I'd be more likely to go back more, but it's still a good spot to check out if the line isn't too long and you are flexible on time.

Silk Road
Shao-Lon Y.

Classy speakeasy bar with interesting Asian inspired cocktails. If you enjoy savory cocktails, you'll love this place. Many of the drinks here have elements of umami, saltiness, and spiciness that you won't find at many other bars. The drinks are a bit pricey and the wait to get in can sometimes take a while, but it's worth it for the experience. One drink that I like is the Silk Road. It's basically what you would get if you crossed a tiki bar with Southeast Asia. Strong rum flavored with aromatic curry and lightly sweetened by coconut milk. I usually don't enjoy savory cocktails but this one had a nice balance of sweet and salty and it was extremely unique. What I enjoy about here is that the drinks aren't just sweet, most of them have something that balances the sweetness and adds a depth of flavor. While I can't say that I've enjoyed every drink I've had here, everything is super unique and interesting!

Fortune's Flavor
Michelle C.

Wow! I didn't know this place was so lauded until after coming, but its accolades it definitely deserves! I came for my birthday on a Tuesday night around 8ish and we just got a spot. After us there was a line. It's a cozy cozy cocktail bar. Dark decor. The drinks run 16-20something dollars so pretty typical for a fancy cocktail bar. We got the fortunes flavor, which was surprising fresh, and the real star of the show is the gourmet fortune cookie. It's so damn buttery. I got the Silk Road which had ginger and coconut milk and was deliciously creamy and spicy. Both had truly unique flavors! I would definitely recommend trying for a unique drink experience. We didn't have a 30 minutes wait but the experience inside would probably be worth it.

Jane M.

TLDR: Amazing speakeasy with insane wait times on weekends (im not sure how long the line is on weekdays) We stopped by Foreign National on a Saturday evening around 7:30 PM and there was a huge line of people waiting to get in there. We thought the line may get better later so went else where for dinner and came back again at 9:30 PM to see the line was pretty long on a cold night. This time we decided to hang around and were hopeful the line would move relatively quicker - but NO we were wrong. We got into the bar at 11:10 PM and were honestly not happy about the wait time. Once you walk in, the place is tiny with cozy tables. The place was loud and noisy to have conversations with your friends. We wasted no time and ordered our drinks (in fact we placed 2 rounds at once cos they were taking their last order at 11:30PM). We ordered the following drinks: Foreign National Cocktail: Crisp refreshing and floral notes. This was a delicious Quebranta based cocktail. Was a crowd favorite. Ambrosia: Delicious rum based cocktail with mild flavors of cardamom, raspberry and balsamic. Another crowd fav. Singapore Sling: Juicy boozy gin based fruity cocktail. Great if in the mood for a fruity cocktail. Refreshing. Silk Road: Coconut milk and rum based mildly spiced deliciously creamy cocktail. Knoble Steed: Rye Bourbon based cocktail tasked similar to a Manhattan. It was still good though. This place is best for a group of only 2 or 4 (maybe). They have only 1 big table that can accommodate a group of 6 so good luck getting that for your group. While we loved all our cocktails, the only reason I take a star off their rating is cos of the insane wait times. They do not take reservations and also do not take down names when you show up. So all you got to do is wait in line for some one some time to open the door for you to be seated. Nobody keeps you posted about the approx wait times. It could be 10 mins, 2 hrs or none. You never know. Maybe start reservations with a $25 deposit amount I dont know but do something to make it enticing for us to come back. Enjoyed the cocktails here but will come back on a weekday to skip the crazy lines or when they figure out their reservation system.

Mushroom Spring Rolls
Michael G.

Truly one of my favorite speakeasys in Seattle. From the intimate setting and the carefully crafted cocktails makes for a great night out everytime.

Shiitake mushroom spring rolls - so good!
Mary R.

Very cute, small speakeasy type cocktail bar. Absolutely loved the shiitake mushroom spring rolls and the cocktails were well crafted. Went around 7pm on a Saturday and we were just lucky enough to get seated fairly quickly (a couple large parties of 5+ people had just left). If you're look for a place for a good drink, a couple apps and a place to sit and catch up with friends before night out or even meeting someone for the first time (ie. Blind date), I would highly recommend this place. They do not take reservations so if you can't get in I'd plan for a back up. Would definitely visit this place again!

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Fay Y.

My friend took me here one evening after dinner. The bar is speakeasy vibes and the entrance is hard to find, I would have definitely missed it if it's not my friend. The bar has limited seatings, and many of them are for small groups (2-4 people) and one big table for the big group.

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Amazing cocktails! If you arrive and the door is locked, simply wait 5-10 min for a little space to open up. Trust me, it's worth it.

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Ask the Community - Foreign National

Can they accommodate a group of 8-10 people?

Yes! email info@statesideseattle.com or call 206-557-7273 and leave a message....

Is there a happy hour? I can't find any official information online indicating that there is one, but one review recently mentions there being one. If so, when is it, and what does it include?

I don't think so. There's no mention in the menu here. We came here on a Saturday as they open at 06:00PM

The website is fairly useless. Does one make a reservation for dinner and cocktails; if so, how? I am nervous to meet a date here without some way to ensure that we can get a…

As far as I'm aware they do not take reservations, but that leaves time for you and your date to chat and enjoy people watching if you must wait.

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