Drinks & A Light Bite
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Where To Have Team Drinks In South Lake Union
Places to grab a drink in SLU that are way more fun than staying in the office and splitting the lone can of beer in the back of the fridge.
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12 Bars That Are Quiet Enough For A Conversation
All the best spots where you can have a drink and not have to guess what the other person is saying.
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14 Coffee Shops That Also Serve Alcohol
If you’re not sure whether you want coffee or a drink, why not have both? Here’s where.
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Where To Go For Drinks And A Light Bite
The best places for drinks and snacks when you don’t want a full meal.
Drinks & A Light Bite
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Korochka Tavern
Korochka Tavern is an Eastern European bar in Wallingford that we love for beet-infused vodka cocktails and a ton of excellent pelmeni.
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Itsumono
Itsumono is a Japanese restaurant in the ID that incorporates curveball ingredients from other cuisines to stunning results.
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The Alley
The Alley is a speakeasy in West Seattle that you can find through a secret entrance in the supply room of a Vietnamese restaurant.
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Hinoki
You never know what fried and wood-fired Japanese small plates you'll get at Hinoki, a truck permanently parked on the University District side of Portage Bay. But trust that they'll be great.
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Canon
Canon is the most-hyped cocktail bar in Seattle, and for good reason. For high-quality drinks in Capitol Hill, come here.
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La Dive
La Dive is a bar on Capitol Hill that serves natural wine, boozy slushies, champagne bongs, and Eastern European small plates.
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Steelheads Alley
Steelheads Alley is a pub within Hatback Bar & Grille in Sodo that you should prioritize for bar snacks and beer, since the space doubles as a Métier microbrewery.
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Rapport
Rapport is a self-pour wine bar on Capitol Hill where you can help yourself to taps ranging from orange wine to malbec.
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Light Sleeper
Light Sleeper is a beautiful indoor-outdoor bar on Capitol Hill that's perfect for sipping natural wine, people-watching on the patio, and eating basic snacks like nuts and olives.
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La Josie's
La Josie's should not be your first choice for Mexican food on Capitol Hill, but it'll do if you want margaritas and queso on a patio.
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Secret Fort
Located next to Yoroshiku in Wallingford, this exciting yakitori bar is where you should come for a big night out involving grilled skewers and yuzu margaritas. Just be prepared to wait.
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Magnuson Cafe & Brewery
Magnuson Cafe & Brewery is a restaurant in Sand Point that serves bar food and homemade beer.
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Queen Anne Beerhall
Queen Anne Beerhall is a beer bar in Queen Anne that serves German-leaning food.
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Tio Baby’s
Tio Baby’s is a Tex-Mex-influenced temple of fantastic bar snacks and queso. Be sure to grab some nachos at this Fremont bar.
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Tavolàta Stone Way
Tavolàta in Fremont is one of a few locations of this classic Ethan Stowell Italian spot, and while the menu has some decent dishes, we advise you to head elsewhere.
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The Lounge At Delille Cellars
The Lounge At Delille Cellars is part wine tasting experience and part restaurant. The menu has a few clunkers, but we like this place best for tearing into some fancy nachos after an afternoon of sampling Washington reds in Woodinville.
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Persephone
Persephone is a wonderful Columbia City bar that serves amari and snacks. Pop in while you wait for a table at La Medusa next door—or better yet, make this Italian spot your destination to begin with.
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Phởcific Standard Time
If you might be interested in an exciting night out involving exceptional Vietnamese cocktails and bar snacks, Phởcific Standard Time in the Denny Triangle is the place.
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Kōbo Pizza
Kōbo Pizza is a Japanese pizza operation located inside Capitol Hill's Redhook Brewlab, complete with Detroit-style pies and toppings like teriyaki brisket and karaage.
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Sam’s Tavern
Sam’s Tavern is a dive bar on Capitol Hill originally owned by the founder of Red Robin that serves delicious burgers and bar food.
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Taku
Taku is a Japanese spot on Capitol Hill that specializes in karaage and stays open until 2am.