Pony

Omg we loved this tour! I highly highly recommend you do it! We had so much fun with our tour guide…read moreand we laughed so much. The museum inside is pretty cool too.

Great bartender, yummy cheese curds and a surprising gem! The history of this place is really cool…read moreto look into. Worth a visit!

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Shorty's

3.9(714 reviews)

1.4 mi•Belltown

Stopped into Shorty's across the street from Bangrak after lunch and WOW... this place was a blast…read more It's quirky as hell and I mean that as a compliment. They've got tons of pinball machines, but the thing I absolutely LOVED were the booths with the pinball machines built right into the tables. I've never seen that before and immediately thought it was such a cool idea. Definitely the kind of spot you stop into for a drink and then end up hanging out way longer than you planned. Overall just a really fun little bar with a lot of character. I'd absolutely come back.

Love this bar. We have been here countless times and it's great vibes every time…read more Lots of regulars. Smoking area in front of the bar. They have games, an ATM to get quarters to play the games, free condoms box above the quarter ATM. And my favorite part a Photo Booth! A great bar to me has a Photo Booth, street fighter, and private booths. This has it all. Love how we can have fun playing games, taking pics, choosing a song, and having great conversations in the comfy booths. Service is helpful. One night one of the games ate our quarters up and never worked so we let the bartender know and a few minutes later he gave us our quarters back. Staff is efficient and keeps the bar clean picking up any left behind glasses quickly. The bar is quirky and fun. Private and comfy booths, and lots of clowns everywhere. Sad clowns, happy clowns, creepy clowns, and more clowns than you can count! The bathrooms are unisex with plenty of stickers to look at. Always hand soap and toilet paper available even when busy. Hard working staff! Some areas of the bar like near the bathrooms have flashy lights and makes it feel like you're at the circus. The vibe is laid back and care free. Have yet to try the food so no words on that quite yet! Always a great time at Shorty's. Literally one of my favorite bars! Highly recommend!

Tables are made from pinball machines

Spicy Pepperand Cheese Hot Dog, topo Chico seltzers

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Slushi and beer pint

Montana

4.0(206 reviews)

0.6 mi•Capitol Hill

Solid dive. Cheap(ish) drinks, plenty of booth seating for groups. DO NOT get the pickle back shot…read more- or do at your own risk - it took one of my friends out for 48 hours.

A lot going on, but in a good way? It was packed the night we went so that didn't help us a lot,…read morebut the general vibe of the bar was great! Little disappointed they didn't have Bellinis on tap and their seasonal cocktail wasn't in rotation. The place was certainly the place to be when we were there.

Shots and pickle backs

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Streamline Tavern

4.0(117 reviews)

1.9 mi•Lower Queen Anne

We stopped in for a quick drink before heading over to McCaw Hall to see Nikki Glaser. It was fine…read more Close to the venue, but not particularly welcoming.

We traveled all the way from Grand Rapids, MI and met Eric (Bartender). He truly was INCREDIBLE! He…read morewas so friendly and even took the time to give us recommendations on where to visit here in Seattle. This bar is incredible! The food is to die for and the chipotle ranch goes with everything!

Bar area

Douglas (Draft), Rainer (Can)

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Bait Shop

4.3(294 reviews)

0.8 mi•Capitol Hill

This place is so cute!! If you're wanting to be around christmas lights and see a fun light show…read morethis is the spot! We had the green tea shots and they tasted so good but so dangerous.

this is a really fun themed dive bar in cap hill, and actually my first time visiting! they have a…read morelot of fun drinks, but they also do proper drinks too. theres also a small food menu, burgers, fish n chips, wings, nachos, fries. i got the space tang cocktail, it was really cute and had edible stars in it. it was def more on the sweet tangy side, which i liked! the wings we were able to choose two flavors, got the buffalo and lemon pepper. pretty standard, but i liked that they came out fresh, hot, and cwispy. the fish n chips were also pretty standard. the fries were amazing, big and hearty cuts, almost resembling wedges. the ambiance is pretty dark/moody, def dive bar leaning. it is quite loud. and there is a photo booth in the back!

Decor

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We're all family here and Daily slushie (Cold Toddy)

The Hideout

4.1(319 reviews)

0.5 mi•First Hill

Came here with a friend one late night and the ambience is just right. A handful of regulars, dive…read moreatmosphere, music not too loud and strong drinks. It's not a secret bar, but it has an unassuming look that I like and can be easily overlooked. Their tagline is "your favorite neighborhood art bar" which is appropriate as the bar is filled with art and decor that gets your attention. Much of the art is for sale, but definitely for someone who has a strong love for it and or deep pockets. The bar has been around since 2005 with an aim to build in the eyes of patrons for patrons. There is a fairly extensive menu of cocktails that carry a pricey tag, but are good. I simply opted for a couple Tom Collins, and it was excellent. Had me walking back kinda sideways. Definitely a gem of a drinking spot, perfect place to close out a night.

Great place for a well-crafted cocktail in a relaxed yet hip ambiance. It's as unpretentious as a…read moreneighborhood bar should be, but its style and character (and wall full of paintings) elevates it above a dive. Great place for a cocktail before or after a visit to the Frye or an event at Town Hall.

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Loretta's Northwesterner

4.2(697 reviews)

6.0 mi•South Park

Loretta's Northwesterner still has it! I'm drinking a delicious Amber Ale from one of my hometown…read morebrewers. The guy behind the bar is a big ol' badass! The other front of house guy, kind of a more wiry guy named Brian with a hysterical t-shirt, is cool AF too. The beer selection remains extraordinary! I just spotted a Lucille grapefruit that's a favorite of one of my sweet Aunt's. That'll be my next beer, guaranteed! Here's to you, Aunt Dee! Cheers to Loretta's Northwesterner and the great people who make it iconic!

One of the dishes I miss after moving to Seattle from the Midwest is the humble tenderloin…read moresandwich. A giant plate-sized piece of pork, pounded flat, breaded and deep fried? Yes please. After finding out about Loretta's Northwesterner, which is basically the only place in Seattle that serves tenderloin sandwiches, we made it a priority to visit on a surprisingly rainless and cloudless February winter weekend. Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich ($18) - That's the stuff. A perfectly fried and breaded tenderloin, easily 3 or 4 times the size of the almost vestigial bun, topped high with veggies (on the side, of course, to assemble to taste). It's a very respectable size, larger than many places I've visited in Indiana and Iowa. Thick breading encrusts a perfectly cooked tenderloin, allowing a hard crispy shell to develop, while the interior meat, pounded flat, remains tender yet moist. Both the breading and pork are liberally seasoned with salt, pepper, and spices, which creates a well seasoned bite. They include tons of romaine, red onion, tomatoes, and tangy pickles - with everything in place, I almost had to unhinge my jaw to eat the sandwich. The bottom bun is slathered with an ungodly amount of mayo. It's necessary to add more creaminess and fat to the relatively lean meat. The one qualm I have that prevents me from anointing this sandwich the best in the west: the bun. While toasted on all sides, it's dry and kind of crumbles apart while eating. Otherwise, this sandwich is excellent and easily competes with the many pork tenderloins I've eaten in the Midwest. (5/5) Fries ($6) - A $6 basket comes with a generous portion of freshly fried potatoes. The fries are skin on, which basically makes these crisp starchy sticks a health food. I found them to be fried a bit too far, rendering the interiors fluffy but dry. They have good crisp exteriors, though, and aren't overly salted. (4/5) Tavern Burger ($7) - Loretta's is actually more famous for their burgers than the tenderloins, with many publications in Seattle claiming they serve the best in the city. People often recommend getting the Double Tavern Burger, but we opted for the single given that we were planning on a couple of stops for desserts and pastries afterwards. For a full meal, I'd definitely want to upgrade to the double - the single isn't that large, probably comparable to a cheap fast food burger with a slightly larger patty. The beef is heavily charred in flavor, lending a great smoky aroma and a beefy bite. It's cooked well done, so the entirely of the burger is the same brown color, but there's more than enough moisture coming from the other ingredients to offset the dryness of the beef. There's a requisite slice of melted American cheese on top and plenty of fatty mayo-based secret sauce underneath, dressing a bunch of chopped onion and sliced pickle. The tanginess from the pickle balances out the fat and meat quite well. I'm not sure I'd call the burger the best in the city, but it's certainly pretty good. (4/5) I don't eat at dive bars very often, but I'd definitely return to Loretta's for the tenderloin sandwich. It's not a dish commonly found in the PNW and the fact that Loretta's rendition is actually really good, is a boon to the city. Bathrooms - Two tiny unisex rooms

Chili cheese fries

Double Tavern burger

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Classic Neon sign outside

Screwdriver Bar

4.2(92 reviews)

1.5 mi•Belltown

Very cool dive bar with an old punk rock, mildly gothy vibe. The cocktails available and the…read morequality is better than your average dive bar. It was pretty packed on Friday or Saturday, can't quite remember which day I was there. I didn't order but nobody at the table had problems with service. The music was loud, and everyone was talking, yet a chill vibe, everyone just having a good time. I'd easily come back and I recommend.

During my Fall stay in Belltown this cool quaint spot was recommended to me based off of a set of…read morecriteria I asked from my bartender at another spot: dive-y, cocktails, preferably records/vinyl DJs, and cool vibes. The bartender said Screwdriver Bar. I looked it up, closed my tab, and walked over to Screwdriver Bar which was a short walk back to my hotel. Score! First off don't get confused. There is one (1) door attendant possibly for two venues?! I want to say there was a venue on top of this bar. Either way I saw Screwdriver Bar was downstairs so be sure you kinda know where you are going. Screwdriver Bar is (seemingly) free from a cover. I walked down the steps and entered a whole world of vinyl records, throw back artwork and memorabilia that filled the very top of the ceiling all the way down to the tables and floor. This spot made me feel welcomed right off the bat with laughter, people dancing, and a busy bar staff serving up all the drinks from tallboys to fancy hand shaken cocktails. I really enjoyed my time here when I visited. On the menu I thought I saw a dumpling type of food situation going on. I know I smelled good warm food smells but I did not have a chance to order anything (I ate somewhere else). Mostly locals here which made me feel good as the recommendation was spot on and the others here were all having a great time which was the vibe I needed during my stay in Belltown.

5.7 mi•Loyal Heights, Ballard

Junglebird slushy

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Thunderbird Tavern

4.7(32 reviews)

I just moved to Seattle from Austin last Friday, and my first order of business was finding a great…read moreneighborhood bar like I had in Austin. The bar should have Norm Peterson-like regulars, cheap drinks and a good jukebox. And, well, Thunderbird fits the bill. I've been here every day this week so far, and have already made a lot of new friends who are starting to feel like family. My standard well vodka soda drink only costs $3.50, just like it does at Hideout Pub in Austin, and I can manipulate the jukebox to fit my tastes with the TouchTunes app. The only flaw here is the lack of parking (only a few spots on the side), but I can always park in the nearby neighborhood and walk it, or just take Lyft. This is because the snooty strip club next door isn't willing to share its spots but is more than willing to encourage their patrons to take Thunderbird's spots. I have yet to try the food, but I have no doubt it will surpass expectations, turning the trifecta from my first paragraph into a quadfecta. To note, Hideout Pub in Austin also has great food, so this newfound quadfecta is a natural progression. The night crowd is a little different than the happy hour crowd, but not in a bad way. What I mean is, I have yet to be approached by a creeper at Thunderbird, unlike at a select few other Ballard area bars who shall remain nameless. But, there's always tomorrow night.

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

SLAWDOG - german bratwurst, w/Salvadoran slaw & Tim's cascade style chips

Pickled egg

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Von's 1000 Spirits

4.5(4k reviews)

1.1 mi•Downtown

Von's is the perfect spot for when it's late, you're kinda boozed and hungry, but still craving…read morehigh quality fare and drink. Kim, in particular, was really amazing, taking her time to make conversation with the patrons at the bar, all the while performing this non-stop cocktail alchemy!

Incredible service from Chris R, drink and food recommendation were spot on and such a lovely guy…read more Thank you for looking after us so well