Blarney Stone
This downtown Irish hangout serves typical pub grub, but their sidewalk seating is a good spot for a perfectly poured Guinness on a warm evening. The happy hou…
1416 First Ave
Downtown Seattle
206-448-8439
Downtown Seattle
206-448-8439
The Chieftain
The Chieftain is another Irish-themed pub from the couple who own Finn MacCool's in the U-District and McGilvra's in Madison Park. The name is not about neighb…
908 12th Ave
Central District
206-324-4100
Central District
206-324-4100
Bush Garden
The Japanese food at Bush Garden isn't anything special, but the place itself sure is. The foyer is the strangest in Seattle: Fantastical, dark, coiled tree br…
614 Maynard Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-682-6830
Chinatown-International District
206-682-6830
Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar
Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar is a slick-looking hybrid of a cafe, Ethiopian restaurant, burger joint, sports bar, dessert place, and karaoke/live jazz venue in…
1800 S Jackson St
Central District
206-538-0044
Central District
206-538-0044
Twilight Exit
Now in its third location, the Twilight remains as great as ever in terms of hanging-colored-orb light fixtures, ’70s decor, from-scratch diner-style food (inc…
2514 E Cherry St
Central District
206-324-7462
Central District
206-324-7462
Jai Thai
The bar scenes at the Fremont, Belltown, and Broadway Jais are all slightly different, but commonalities include fresh Thai snacks, cute servers, and happy hou…
3423 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-632-7060
Fremont
206-632-7060
Finn MacCool's
Part of a national, Irish-themed chain (so forgive the silly name), Finn's is smack in the middle of University Avenue and offers darts, pool, trivia nights, a…
4217 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-675-0885
Northeast Seattle
206-675-0885
Boxcar Ale House
The Boxcar Ale House has cheap beer, good karaoke, edible food, pool, and no pretensions. What else do you want?
3407 Gilman Ave W
Southeast Magnolia
206-286-6418
Southeast Magnolia
206-286-6418
Clock-Out Lounge
The Clock-Out Lounge is a bar-restaurant-club-venue hybrid, hosting live music Thursday through Saturday with karaoke and DJs on weeknights. About the space, c…
4864 Beacon Ave S
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Lavana Lounge
Lounge with karaoke, dancing, live music, and drinks.
5041 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
(206) 722-0238
Rainier Valley
(206) 722-0238
Talarico's Pizzeria & Lounge
Talarico's features two different kinds of booths. On the north wall, you'll find a row of low-slung black pleather three-sided beauties that stretch their arm…
4718 California Ave SW
Junction
206-937-3463
Junction
206-937-3463
Kawayan Grill
Owners Julieta Tuazon and Edwin Tablit want their mix of American and Filipino dishes to give you lutong bahay—a taste of home, whether it’s tuna melts or oxta…
5300 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-723-6179
Rainier Valley
206-723-6179
Atlantic Crossing
A cozy neighborhood tavern with a super-friendly owner tending the bar. They specialize in English and Irish drinks, so if you are from across the pond you ca…
6508 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-729-6266
Northeast Seattle
206-729-6266
New Luck Toy
Brought to us by Mark Fuller of Ma'ono Fried Chicken and Whiskey, and Patric Gabre-Kidan of the Rhino Room, the name is a nod to the old Chinese restaurant of …
5905 California Ave SW
Seaview
Seaview
Tarasco Mexican Restaurant
Tarasco is a neighborhood joint with reportedly standard-issue Mexican food, but the friendly staff, pool tables, enthusiastic karaoke, and general lack of pre…
1452 NW 70th St
Ballard
206-782-1485
Ballard
206-782-1485
The Lumber Yard Bar
Owned by couple Nathan Adams and Michale Farrar, this friendly, all-inclusive lumber-themed LGBTQ bar in White Center features music, drag performances, and ka…
9619 16th Ave SW
White Center
(206) 695-2007
White Center
(206) 695-2007
Tim's Tavern
Tim's Tavern is a Live Music Venue/Restaurant with PNW bar and grill fare specializing in Vegan and gluten-free options, as well as a full range of menu items …
9655 16th Ave SW
White Center
206-789-9005
White Center
206-789-9005
Rickshaw Restaurant and Lounge
A longtime favorite loungy dive in Greenwood, the Rickshaw features excellent nightly karaoke (beginning at 9 o'clock), a Monday-night tarot specialist (6 to 9…
322 N 105th St
Bitter Lake
206-789-0120
Bitter Lake
206-789-0120
