The Bartender was so accommodating with my request for drinks! He made me this drink that had bourbon, pear brandy, pear juice, egg whites hint of nutmeg and cinamon!!!! Definitely going to go again. read more

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Good Bar really is a good bar and this is why: Hospitality. An employee happened to see me approach their front door and he immediately opened it for me and welcomed me into the restaurant. I felt like was a guest walking into a 5 star hotel. Accommodations. I was surprised I was allowed to place a to-go order. I had an experience where a chef refused to make a to-go order for me. Atmosphere. When I was seated at the bar I noticed it was a busy place and customers around me were happy to be there. I liked being in a nice warm building when it was in the low 30's outside. Food. I had the Salt-roasted fingerlings & potato salad aioli and Sloppy Joe for dinner. It was flavorful and filling. I chose the Sloppy Joe because it reminded me of the SNL sketch "Lunch Lady" with Chris Farley and Adam Sandler. I'm also a fan of potato salad. Location. It's only one block from the 3rd and Main Metro bus stop. It's also close to the International District/Chinatown Station and the Sounder Train Station. Acceptance. I felt comfortable being there. I had a great experience. read more

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We had a great happy hour here after a game. The location is really easy for a gathering if you are heading back downtown from the Clink or Safe. We were a group of 16 and they accommodated us with a big pulled together table up on the second level. The space is really cool because we felt exclusive and were not bothering others up there, but we were looking down on the bar so did not feel like we were hidden away. The service was great. We had some nice scratch cocktails and beer and wine, and the server and bartender were quick and accurate. We had a mess of food for the table, and all the shared plates were great. Fair pricing. We will be back for sure. read more

Stumbled in here and fell in love. Wonderful ambiance complete with antique molding, slightly vaulted ceilings and old bank safe doors. Friendly service. An amazing happy hour - $4 rotating beer, other specials all from 3pm-7pm. We tried the $7 cheese plate with pear and it was so surprisingly fresh & delicious! I felt smarter + classier just enjoying it. Additionally, the mussels were fantastic and quite plentiful for $7. This is going to be one of my solid downtown happy hour spots. read more

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Great Bar! Heh heh. Came in for Happy Hour with a friend right when they opened. There were already a couple of people there, but everything else was wide open. By the time we left about an hour later it was starting to fill up. Pretty spot, you know, the usual cool, modern, a little mid-centry style decor popping up around these parts. Anyway...we both got Moonwalks, two each, and they were delicioussss. I ordered the salt-roasted fingerlings with potato-salad aioli. Good, good, real good. I loved the aioli and the fingerlings were roasted perfectly. I prefer skinny fries, but these were good. My friend got something like goat cheese with I believe an olive tapenade with bread. It's no longer on the current menu, I don't think anyway, but I wanna say this is what was in it. Whatever it was, was really good. The flavors were bold. I had a few tastes and even threw some of it on my fingerlings. Staff were really friendly, efficient and helpful. Prices were reasonable for HH. I like the location (close to work) and can pop in prior to hopping on a bus home. Good bar! read more

This place is a stunner. Beautiful space, first of all. Clean and modern, with lots of ornate touches -- from the crown molding to the balustrade to the columns -- to give it splendor and a ton of character. It seemed a bit slow for a Friday night when I came. The bar was full, but there were a few vacant tables on the main level. The upstairs was completely empty. It had a very casual and relaxed feel, and I really dug the downtempo trip hop mix they had going in the background. The menu is not extensive but very thoughtful. I had three other people with me, and we sampled a few different dishes. We were blown away by almost everything we tried. They have a pretty good selection of cheeses and charcuterie, $3 per ounce. We kicked it off with an ounce each of salame toscano, bresaola, mole salame, gouda, St. Nectaire, and Rocchetta. While everything was delicious, the wonderful combination of savory, sweet, and spicy in the mole salame easily caused me to develop a mini-addiction. Later on, we asked for a sardine, a sloppy joe, baked oysters, a couple of orders of braised beef with carrot spaetzle, fingerling potatoes, and a sunchoke and kohlrabi soup. Everything was a hit and all superbly prepared, but my personal favorite was the baked oysters! These babies got me all hot and bothered: crispy ham, chives, leek, bread crumbs. They come with a side of vinegary hot sauce, which I fully utilized. Lawdy lawd, the flavors just burst in your mouth all at once -- creamy, briny, tart, that intense millisecond where the hot sauce hits your mouth in all the right places -- and then you get that nice crunch from the crispy ham and bread crumbs. These oysters on their own are a good enough reason to come back! I think my least favorite was the sloppy joe. It was good, and the meat was so tender, but a bit too sweet for me. If it were a tad more savory, I would've liked it much better. Cocktails were on point as well. Whiskey drinkers, you'll be excited about the Whiskey Smash. Service was impeccable. Every staff member we encountered was personable, professional, attentive, and prompt. I live a block away, so this place is super-accessible to me. Even if I didn't live this close, though, I'd still be planning many returns. read more

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A couple weeks ago I came in and had 2 Mannys beers. The total was $13 and I left a $2 tip. They charged me $25 after checking my bank statement, so I called and left a message. After receiving no call back I called again and spoke with an employee who took my information and said the GM would give me a call back... I waited a few days, and sure enough, no call back. Called again and spoke with a different employee who said the same thing and took my information. Once again, no call back. This place is a joke. Do not go here because they will over charge you and refuse to handle it. I will be calling my bank to handle this situation as it is totally unacceptable. read more

The happy hour deals are good. The place is fun and the service has been great. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Seattle. read more

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The vibe there is really chill, the food is great, the waitresses and waiters are really chill. It's a good bar to go to and grab a quick bit before the game or hitting up one of the near by clubs, it's a good pre-funk bar..... I feel like every one should check it out. It's a friendly to everyone bar. And the owners are the most amazing people I have ever met in my life. 5 stars all the way!! read more

Would return again. Went on a Wednesday night around 9pm. Place wasn't packed, could speak at a good volume, so the perfect vibe to catch up with friends. Service was great and speedy. I had the milk money drink which TASTED AMAZING. I don't even like absinthe but it was nicely masked by the creamy matcha flavor. Also had the charcuterie and cheese combo, pictured is 1 ounce of each, $8 total. Also got the mussel dip which was nice and creamy. Was a bit weird to have the chips directly in the bag though. Took one star off for the small quantity for the price but overall, would def go back and would recommend for a more intimate time. Plenty of seating for groups tho! read more

I really love Good Bar. The cocktails are nice, the food is good, but they really can't handle large amounts of people, which happens OFTEN in the neighborhood they are in. If you are in Pioneer Square on any night where there are people, be prepared to wait FOREVER for drinks and food. They also make you wait in line instead of having a server. I would not recommend this space, which makes me really sad. read more

Tasty drinks, and a great atmosphere! Try the halloumi and hummus. I never knew pitas could be this soft and fluffy. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Just had the best sloppy joe of my entire life. So incredibly good. This is my second time here and I Am just as happy as ever. Great small plates to share. I love jamon and could get it as an app everyday. The service is phenomenal. Love the entire staff here. read more

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Well, well, well... isn't Good Bar a wonderful find! We stopped here for some weeknight cocktails with a friend and for once, I didn't check Yelp ahead of time. Otherwise I would have known that this place was right up my alley. Last year I discovered JarrBar and loved it. Good Bar reminds me a little of a much larger version of JarrBar. That's a good thing! I loved the chill vibe on a weeknight. The menu of charcuterie picks was amazing and I loved that you could build your own with the cheeses and meats your prefer. We ended up ordering all the selections and everything was so good. The meat selections I was sure I wasn't going to like blew me away with how great they were. They could give you a little more bread with the board, but I'm sure we could have asked for some more. The drink menu is so thoughtful and creative. Furthermore, the bartenders care so much about the ingredients, while also placing the same importance on the tastes/preferences of the customer. They made the perfect old-fashioned for my friend based on his specific tastes. I stuck with their sparkling wine menu, but I was so happy to see three unique, delicious, and thoughtful selections by the glass. The prices aren't cheap, but I'd definitely come back on a weeknight for a splurgy evening of snacks and drinks. read more

Everything you want in a top class bar: accommodating, friendly service; delicious, small bite; and top-notch cocktails.

The Good Bar is amazing. How did I miss this place? Likely serving the best burger in town and plenty of tasty libations to compliment. Insider tip: double-up the burger. A beautiful historic building one block from the light rail with an engaging service team playing music to remind you people are still cool and there are more good times ahead. Thank you Good Bar. See you again soon! read more

Good Bar is pretty damn good. Some friends and I popped in for drinks/dinner the other night, and it was a good time. The bar is sleek and the service was fantastic. Drinks: I had Joe's drink, which was right up my alley, with bourbon, amaro, and bitters. I also tasted Japanese Commercial Bank, and it just wasn't my jam. Food: Almost all of us got the sloppy joe, because, hello, it's a sloppy joe! Good Bar's version was elevated with Painted Hills beef, stout, and a Macrina ciabatta. It was so tasty, I mopped up every last bit from my plate. We also got the mussels, but those were less memorable. Good Bar's a fine place to kill a few hours if you're in the area. The neighborhood's a bit dicey at night, so make sure you grab a buddy. read more

The tasty cauliflower was delicious! The drinks I ordered were something else, strong, and tasty. Just how I like it! The service was top notch, josh was fantastic. If your in pioneer square please make a stop here! Love it! Wow happy hour is from 4-6, deals!!! I was very happy to pay $4.00 bucks for a beer! The cauliflower was on HH too! read more

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Chef Esther and mixologist Darren are masters!!!!!!!!! a maelstrom of incredible flavor, customer service, and excellent ambiance! such a delight! I highly recommend! top shelf experience! read more

I enjoy and love everything about this place. The bartender -- I didn't catch his name but he was as friendly as ever -- the food (baked oysters and mussels were delicious), and the drinks were wonderful. I'll be back here many more times. read more

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When I ordered the Sloppy Joe at Good Bar, I pictured the standard, open-faced hamburger buns slathered in meat sauce. What I got was exponentially better! If a Sloppy Joe is basically spaghetti sauce ladled over a couple of hamburger buns, then the Sloppy Joe here is Bolognese sauce draped over a light, airy Italian roll. The meat sauce was so good that I could have eaten without the roll. It was meaty and rich. The roll was just the perfect texture and the addition of fresh mozzarella was a nice touch. I tried eating the sandwich with my hands and I could have made a go of it, but it would have been far too messy towards the end - it is called Sloppy Joe, after all! I love this sandwich!! I kept thinking about it in the days after I had first tried it. That's really saying something from somebody that eats as many sandwiches as I do. Also had the Fingerling Potatoes with Potato Salad Aioli which was basically a deconstructed potato salad. The potatoes were beautifully done, slightly crispy on the outside, tender and delicious on the inside. To round out our sample of the menu we had the Milk-Braised Pork. It was terrific; fork-tender, rich and mellow. A great dish! Haven't tried any cocktails as I stuck with beer, but I promise to next time. A really good start for Good Bar! read more

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decided to stop in and wow what a great little gem. amazing friendly service try the son of man cider!!!!

Ambience, atmosphere, and exceptional drinks! This bar lives up to everything Seattle is known for: a vibe that keeps people coming in, over and over. The GM, Philip, keeps this place moving- and the service, food and drinks reflect his attention to detail. Fly into Seattle and make this your first stop - you'll come back every night! . Thank you, Philip. read more

Service wasn't the fastest as it took about 7 minutes to make one gin tonic. I was nice about it though. Looking at my bank statement the next day I was charged $25 instead of the $9 and change the drink and tip was when I signed... read more

Cute decor and friendly staff. I like how they have unique drink options and good beer options for my beer snob boyfriend. I highly recommend the Japanese commerical bank#2 drink if you are looking for something light and refreshing. read more

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The Good Bar indeed. Came here after a Mariner's game. It was about a 10-15 minute walk. Inside is spacious, comfortable, and inviting. Bartenders were all friendly and enjoyed working there. They made a very good Old Fashioned with rye whiskey which hit the spot. The setting reminded me of what could be a scene from the movie 500 Days of Summer. read more

Great happy hour deals! My friends and I sat at the bar and enjoyed some draft beer. The bar use to be a bank so loved the art deco decor and old vault door. read more

This was our first visit to meet a friend for drinks and we will return! Loved the environment with a couple TV's with sports and comfortable seating. read more

Always reliable for a great spot to get a great cocktail and catch up with friends. The sloppy joe is to die for! I asked my friend to split it with me and immediately wanted the entire thing for myself after the first bite. Looking at cocktail menu's can be overwhelming for me at times as I don't know half of what most of the ingredients are. The bartenders were super friendly when I asked if they could just make me a brown derby. It is nice how they have little pieces of paper with the bathroom code written on it (don't forget to grab one before you go through the door!) so you don't forget it by the time you walk down the hall where the restroom is located. I've been here a few times and keep it on my list when I go down to Pioneer Square. read more

My wife really loved Good Bar pre-pandemic so we had high hopes when it opened back up. It sadly was a let-down. The food was fine but overpriced for the quality and quantity. The drinks were good but also very expensive. But the service was god awful. The place was not busy and drinks we ordered took forever, when they came at all. Our server forgot drinks, mixed up orders, tried to clear drinks that were only half drank from our table, and our bill was a mess. We somehow got charged for four beers when we only ordered one. They have a lot of improving to do before I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Cocktail menu is good with a lot of variety. Drinks were good. Food was fine. Service was a little slow but bartenders are also making more complicated drinks. Drinks were good, food was fine, service was fine. read more

Vibe is great, great location, great drinks; but docked one star because for such a busy place, it may help to hire one more hand to help out. The wait just for drinks were a bit long. Other than that, it's your run-of-the-mill bar in Seattle that's not terribly different from the other fancy places. I mean, that's not a bad thing, considering how competitive it can get for walking customers; but ya, hire one more person to help things along. read more

We had our engagement party here on a Sunday. We reserved the entire bar for 5 hours. The owners were such a delight to work with, and the staff was so kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. They made custom menus and specialty cocktails for our party. The food is amazing, particularly the sloppy Joe's! I would highly recommend doing any kind of private party with good bar! We will definitely be back. read more

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I've been once around 8pm on a Saturday. I really enjoyed the place. It was fairly empty when our group of 4 arrived. We were seated promptly. All of our drinks were delicious. We ordered a few apps and cheeses that we liked as well. The ambience of the place is nice. It's quiet and not too crowded too. Pretty good service. I am deducting a star because I wish there was a little more variety on the food menu and there were a few times we had to wait a bit to order more drinks. Overall great place and I recommend trying them. I will definitely be back! read more

4.5/5 Drunkenly this was my first time at this bar during Santa Con. However I'd call it more of a gastropub since there's food served. The atmosphere is nice, and has low lighting to balance out the mood with their candle lights. It's a pretty generous spaced bar with some tables, area at the bar to sit at and by the window. The owner (or manager) is a very sweet woman who greats each guest as if we were entering her home. The drinks are reasonable and during the holidays hey have some festive ones as well. At night thy give you a standard drink menu ontop of their specials which I highly recommend. My buddies and I bought a couple rounds of whiskey shots and I believe it was around 15$ for 2 shots (assuming liquor tax). They also provide a snack menu which was screaming my name but financially I knew I had to stay in my lane. Would definitely go again and keep this in your radar. It's a nice, COZY, place read more

This is a great post game spot. They've got tasty cocktails, awesome staff, and a more lofty late night menu than I expect. I guess the sloppy joes are the thing to get here, but we got the mussels instead and they were delicious. The ginger carrot sauce adds that extra something. I tried a few of their beers on draught and their Irish coffee. I'm not usually a whiskey drinker, but the Elm coffee made it a smooth concoction. My designated driver just had a french press Elm coffee which was also smooth. This place has a chill intimate vibe in the heart of Pioneer Square. Dates or a laid back beverage meetup, this is a great venue for it. read more

Bartender was a jerk to me. Even rolled his eyes. I'm very nice and was very communicable. It was not reciprocated. Not classy.

Love the vibe!!! What a gem, great drinks, great service! I will be back. I ordered a strawberry drink, very refreshing!

Super hard to believe that such a tasteful, classy place is hidden away in Pioneer Square. Now, I'm not trying to knock Pioneer Square, but it's definitely more known for older bars or dive bars, and the 21 year old crowd. This is a little hidden gem and quite snazzy. Just love their decor. They have some nice upscale cocktails or just get yourself a well drink. Food was ok, and my friend can't stop raving about the olives. They give you a HUGE amount for $6 (I wouldn't know since I don't eat olives, but apparently this is amazing. She wants to go back just for the olives). Service was great and the scene was quite enjoyable. if you go to the bathroom, make sure to grab the code (typed on little pieces of paper by the door, not the front door but the inside door or ask your server). Also as we were leaving we noticed they had an upstairs area. Not sure if it was open the night we were there since it was a weekday around 10'ish so the bar was only 1/3 full, but perhaps open on weekends or maybe for large parties. read more

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Very nice, historic building. Great drinks, and excellent food. Highly recommend this place! The staff was also very friendly.