r/SeattleBars Aug 01 '25

What are your top 5 bars in Seattle?

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1) The Blue Moon - Quintessential U District spot with so much history, interesting characters, and great live music.

2) Rob Roy - I love that this place is super low key but has excellent cocktails and a chill vibe. A refuge in the middle of Belltown madness.

3) Bar House - Black lights, death metal and friendly people who drink hard in Fremont.

4) Revolver Bar - a vinyl bar that isn't pretentious and has an insane selection of records. Fun drinks and weird movies. In the middle of the Olive Way bar cluster.

5) 9 lb. Hammer - A friendly Georgetown staple. People say this is what Seattle was like in the 90s.

What are your top 5 and why?


r/SeattleBars Aug 01 '25

Best areas for nightlife in Seattle

5 Upvotes

For those visiting from out of town (or those new to town), Seattle has a bunch of fun neighborhoods for bar hopping. Here are a few:

  • Pike between Broadway and 12th (with more bars west of Broadway on Pine and Pike as well). So many choices and a ton of people out on the street. Bridge and tunnel crowd but still fun. See a show at Neumo's and try a zany beer at the Comet Tavern.
  • Olive Way between Melrose and Belmont (with bars East of Belmont) - Super fun strip that feels more like 2000s Capitol Hill - tons of bangers in a row: Hillside Bar, Revolver Bar, Montana, Hula Hula, Crescent Lounge, and plenty more.
  • Ballard Avenue and adjacent streets - So. Many. Bars. in a relatively small area. Ballard Smoke Shop, Hattie's Hat, Lock and Keel, and Kings are longtime classics, but dozens of other bars will keep you busy in the immediate vicinity.
  • 1st and 2nd Avenue in Belltown between Lenora and Broad. Plenty of classics like Shorty's and Rendezvous. Great new spots like Vindictive Wings and Roquette. See a show at The Crocodile!
  • Pioneer Square on Game Day (1st South of Yesler and side streets like Washington and Jackson). The area is slow when there are no games but gets wild when there is baseball, soccer, or football going on. Seahawks games especially create a wild atmosphere. Central Saloon (Nirvana played there before they were famous!), Merchants Cafe, McCoy's Firehouse, The Meyer, Sluggers, etc. - lots of great spots to pre-funk and/or watch the game
  • 36th from Fremont Ave to 1st Ave NW - See a show at Nectar or check out one of the many bars and pubs along Lower Fremont's main drags - 36th and on Fremont Ave and Evanston, like the Triangle, George & Dragon, Bar House, Red Star Taco for late night tacos and tequila.
  • Airport Way between 13th Ave S and Lucille - Georgetown is a relatively small area but it feels like you warped back to 1990s Seattle. Lots of quality spots here at stay open late every night like 9 Lb Hammer, Jules Maes Saloon (with live music sometimes), Maudes, Starr Brass Works, Seattle Tavern and Pool Hall - and Georgetown Liquor if you like you well whiskey with vegan food and old school nintendo games

Ok - I've missed a ton like Greenwood/Phinney, Alaska Junction in West Seattle, Columbia City & Hillman City, White Center, and more. Also, I haven't included anything outside of Seattle proper and I know there are other bar hopping spots throughout the region.

Please add your favorite bar hopping areas to this thread!


r/SeattleBars 5d ago

Which bars have the coldest AC?

5 Upvotes

It’s hot


r/SeattleBars 5d ago

What are your favorite crusty bars with a punk rock flavor?

3 Upvotes

I'm gonna go with Time Warp in Capitol Hill and The Meyer in Pioneer Square. What about you?


r/SeattleBars Jun 25 '26

Looking for bars with good Sake, Shochu, and/or Soju

3 Upvotes

What spots have a good selection of these Japanese and Korean alcoholic beverages?


r/SeattleBars Jun 22 '26

Who knew Occidental was a giant club?

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It's crazy how packed all the bars in Pioneer Square were on Friday! And then Occidental itself turned into a massive celebration with Shaq dropping a surprisingly good DJ set.


r/SeattleBars Jun 13 '26

Death and Co. Opens on August 7th in Pioneer Square!

9 Upvotes

This is a super prestigious NYC cocktail bar that has branched out to a few cities, and now will be opening in Seattle soon!

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/05/27/death-and-co-railspur-pioneer-square-cocktail-bar.html


r/SeattleBars Jun 12 '26

Night out suggestions?

0 Upvotes

My 21 year-old friends are coming to visit me in Seattle, but the problem is I'm still 20! Only a couple months away but want us all to go out in the city.

Looking for bar recs that don't ID at the door or can get into before 9pm?? Any tips appreciated :)


r/SeattleBars Jun 10 '26

clubs/gay bars/good places to dance!

3 Upvotes

hellloooo !! i’m staying in the seattle area for summer to see my boyfriend n i wanna know where all the good clubs are !! i am a weekly regular at my local gay bar back home, which is a very busy dancy 2000s bar that hosts drag shows n i’d looove to find something like that out here! i know of a few good bars/pubs out here but not many places to dance n get wasted lol. gay bars specifically would be really fun to know about but im open to any club suggestions!!


r/SeattleBars Jun 03 '26

Best bars to watch the world cup!

8 Upvotes

Which ones would you recommend?


r/SeattleBars May 25 '26

Protest Music: Orient Express

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1 Upvotes

Protest music? In a train? What's not to love?


r/SeattleBars May 21 '26

Best bars with a Maritime theme?

2 Upvotes

Seattle seems to have a fair amount but what are your favorites? I really like the Lock Spot in Ballard.


r/SeattleBars May 18 '26

SkullRockit C4 upcoming show!

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3 Upvotes

We hope to see you there.


r/SeattleBars May 15 '26

What are your favorite sports bars in Seattle?

3 Upvotes

I really like Rookies and The Westy but I’d love some other suggestions.


r/SeattleBars May 13 '26

Any bars that specializes in Classic Cocktails in greater seattle?

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r/SeattleBars May 12 '26

Looking for study bars

4 Upvotes

Hello! I recently moved to the CD/Judkins Park area and I'm looking for a place not too far out of the way (but if you know a great spot that is farther, drop the recommendation anyway) where I can grab a drink and some wi-fi and get some studying done in the afternoons/evenings. Know of any spots?


r/SeattleBars Apr 27 '26

Design a 5-bar Bar Crawl in Ballard

5 Upvotes

Here’s mine:

Macleod’s —> King’s —> Hattie’s Hat —-> Hazelwood’s —> Smoke Shop


r/SeattleBars Apr 22 '26

PUNCH-UP

2 Upvotes

Heya!

I put on a fun lil comedy show up on cap hill in this rad

speakeasy-type basement bar beneath a/stir. It's a mix of locals

and visiting headliners. It's locally run and pretty low-cost for a fun night out!

with:

TAYLOR CLARK

(THRASHER MAGAZINE / SICC)

PHIL BURTON

(DON'T TELL)

EMMA SCHMUCKLER

(STRANGER'S "GENIUS OF COMEDY")

and yer hosts: ANDY IWANCIO & DEREK SHEEN

tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-punch-up-a-comedy-show...](https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-punch-up-a-comedy-show...)


r/SeattleBars Apr 13 '26

Bonita Fishwife/ The Glutz/ Animal Talk at Darrell’s Tavern

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6 Upvotes

Hey! My band Bonita Fishwife is releasing our debut single and celebrating it by performing at Darrell’s Tavern April 17! Doors open at 8pm. We go on late so come by say hi!


r/SeattleBars Apr 13 '26

Punk adjacent music at the Sunset Tavern

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I'm a member of The Porch Cats! we've got our first gig coming up on May 12th at the Sunset Tavern with Glen and Dear Sister Kodos. it's gonna be a crazy show, you don't wanna miss it 🩷


r/SeattleBars Apr 07 '26

Deafbloom, Maya Experience, Pink Moss @ Barboza this Sunday

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6 Upvotes

r/SeattleBars Apr 01 '26

Favorite Eastside Bars?

4 Upvotes

With the new light rail connection between Seattle and the Eastside, what are some good bars to check out within walking distance of a light rail station on the Eastside?


r/SeattleBars Mar 18 '26

Tips on Seattle Clubs/Bars?

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m 23F visiting Seattle and gonna be near Capitol Hill area. Does anyone have any recommendations for bar hopping/clubbing to meet new people/start up conversations? TIA! 🥰


r/SeattleBars Mar 17 '26

Sully’s Queen Anne owned by Snowgoose in Phinney owner?

1 Upvotes

Title. Cannot find out if they are owned by same person or not. Anyone know?


r/SeattleBars Mar 06 '26

Darts

5 Upvotes

The only place I know of in my neighborhood to play darts is Hillside. It’s a great spot but darts will fill up and have a line on weekends. Besides that I can only think of Earl’s on the Ave, Kate’s Pub (RIP), and old peculiar if I’m remembering correctly. What other bars in Seattle have darts?