The Pine Box
Headed by Ian Roberts (a founder of Seattle Beer Week and former bar manager at Brouwer’s), the Pine Box enlivens its (gorgeous) mortuary setting with more tha…
1600 Melrose Ave
Capitol Hill
206-588-0375
Capitol Hill
206-588-0375
Sam's Tavern
Sam’s, located in the former Chino’s space, is run by a guy whose family was involved with the beginning of the Red Robin empire. According to Facebook, Sam’s …
1024 E Pike St
Seattle
206-397-3344
Seattle
206-397-3344
Rhein Haus
Twentysomethings jostle for position around this prefab German beer hall's sprawling main bar. Inoffensive pick-up lines and mini bottles of Underberg are swif…
912 12th Ave
Central District
206-325-5409
Central District
206-325-5409
Victory Lounge
The Victory is (shockingly) a fine replacement for the longtime beloved dive the Lobo, with strong drinks, live shows (sometimes GLORIOUSLY LOUD), lots of hot …
433 Eastlake Ave E
South Lake Union
206-382-4467
South Lake Union
206-382-4467
LOCAL Public Eatery
Popular with Amazon employees and non-Amazonians alike, this SLU pub is a solid gathering spot for happy hour. Folks also like the customizable Bloody Mary bar…
404 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
206-257-1888
South Lake Union
206-257-1888
Humble Pie
Humble Pie feels like it was beamed via satellite from Portlandia—it's more of a pizza gathering space than a restaurant, with two attractively repurposed ship…
525 Rainier Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-329-5133
Chinatown-International District
206-329-5133
Rione XIII
Look, this Capitol Hill restaurant is fine. It’s fine for Seattle. Italian food in Seattle is just not like Italian food on the East Coast (or Italy for that m…
401 15th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-838-2878
Capitol Hill
206-838-2878
Hopvine Pub
The Hopvine is a nice, low-key neighborhood gathering place for the hale, Northwesty set, with a good selection of specialty craft brews. The menu focuses on h…
507 15th Ave E
Seattle
206-328-3120
Seattle
206-328-3120
Bar Cantinetta
In the spot where La Cote Creperie used to be in Madison Valley, it’s a smaller, drinky version of the very good, Tuscan-style Cantinetta in Wallingford and Be…
2811 E Madison St
Madison Valley
Madison Valley
Perihelion Brewery
Beacon Hill’s first brewery, with 12 taps of rotating beer, cider, and mead, specializes in Belgian ales, including saisons brewed with fruit. The menu of “Nor…
2800 16th Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-200-3935
Greater Duwamish
206-200-3935
Bar del Corso
This convivial neighborhood pizzeria is perpetually packed with Beacon Hill locals getting their wood-fired pizza fix. (If there’s a wait, avail yourself of on…
3057 Beacon Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-395-2069
Greater Duwamish
206-395-2069
Urban Beer Garden
Fremont Brewery's Urban Beer Garden is a favorite in the city for its spaciousness and for its acceptance of small animals and humans. In addition, they've now…
1050 N 34th St
Fremont
206-420-2407
Fremont
206-420-2407
Pacific Inn Pub
The Pacific Inn Pub is an unpretentious place to drink with cheap beer, a jukebox, and superb fish ’n’ chips. Located in the Stone Way crawlspace between Fremo…
3501 Stone Way N
Fremont
206-547-2967
Fremont
206-547-2967
Cantinetta
This Wallingford restaurant has a familiar menu (authentic Italian, local ingredients, etc.), an unoriginal-if-totally-pleasant interior (rustic chic), and a s…
3650 Wallingford Ave N
Wallingford
206-632-1000
Wallingford
206-632-1000
Rooftop Brewing Company
This hyper-local brewery has something for everyone—including an array of participating food trucks like Smokestack Lightning BBQ and Mr. Gyros. The titular ro…
1220 West Nickerson St
North Queen Anne
(206) 457-8598
North Queen Anne
(206) 457-8598
Ravenna Brewing Co.
Ravenna's very own brewery and "beer bar," offering ample outdoor seating (with a view of the silos), and funky decor (like the mosaic tiled tap station). Ther…
5408 26th Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-743-8450
Northeast Seattle
206-743-8450
Brimmer & Heeltap
The name Brimmer & Heeltap refers to a proper pour: When full, it's a “brimmer,” and at the end, only a “heeltap” is left. B&H is where the late, great Le Gour…
425 NW Market St
West Woodland
206-420-2534
West Woodland
206-420-2534
Staple & Fancy Mercantile
Brought to you by Ethan Stowell (Anchovies & Olives, How to Cook a Wolf, Tavolàta, and more) Staple & Fancy has a local, seasonal, Italianate “staple” menu wit…
4739 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-1200
Ballard
206-789-1200
Ballard Pizza Company
It's "whole pies and fat slices" in Ballard from Ethan Stowell, with specials like guanciale and Yukon Gold potato, and prices that aren't too fancy—$15 for a …
5107 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-946-9960
Ballard
206-946-9960