Contour
This club is located in a space that used to be a taco joint, in a block on 1st ave. that was begging to be livened up. Contour did just that, and did it well. The killer bar staff ply their trade under the beautiful plast... clubvibes.com
Crocodile
Seattle Crocodile, After re-opening last spring, the Crocodile (the "Cafe" part of the name is dead, to signify that this is, in fact, a different venue than the one we knew) is now one of the few venues in the city that... voiceplaces.com
Columbia Tower Club
Seattle Columbia Tower Club, Just getting to the Columbia Tower Club is daunting. Located on the top floor of Seattle's tallest building, the club is only accessible for those with a membership. But should you be lucky e... voiceplaces.com
Wann Japanese Izakaya
Seattle Wann Japanese Izakaya, A gastronomic spectacle wrought in tiny plates, Wann reinterprets the traditional bar-snack fare of Japanese izakayas with pink seaweed and spun-sugar garnishes. The place is gorgeous, espe... voiceplaces.com
The Wild Rose
Seattle The Wild Rose, Ever notice how many gay boy bars there are in Seattle? Ever notice how there are only one or two for the girls? We bet the chicks who frequent the Wild Rose have noticed. Since 1985 it's been our ... voiceplaces.com
The List
Seattle The List, Nestled into the space formerly known as The Apartment, this Belltown lounge is ultra modern with Damask patterned walls, Danish designed seating and an unobtrusive house music soundtrack. This stylish ... voiceplaces.com
The Pink Door
Seattle The Pink Door, With its perch above Pike Place Market and a menu studded with salads and risottos, the 30-year old Pink Door has all the trappings of a destination for ladies who lunch. It's pretty tough to beat ... voiceplaces.com
Owl N' Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant
Seattle Owl N' Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant, A classic Irish-American hole-in-the-wall replete with Guinness posters, shamrocks, a tiny stage for live music, and, lucky for you, a happy hour every day from 3 to 6 p.m. ... voiceplaces.com
Tavern Law
Seattle Tavern Law, This stylish Capitol Hill cocktail haven, spun off from the Belltown culinary giant Spur, specializes in Prohibition-era drinks served in period-appropriate glassware. The Needle and Thread "speakeasy... voiceplaces.com
The Hideout
Seattle The Hideout, Perhaps Seattle's most appropriately named bar, the Hideout, situated next to a Thai restaurant on sleepy Pill Hill, is easy to miss. But inside the unmarked doors, chandeliers sparkle, and the jukeb... voiceplaces.com
Hurricane Cafe
The Hurricane Cafe (one of the city's few 24-hour joints) keeps trying to reinvent itself, seemingly fighting the fact that it always has been and always will be the noisy after-show ritual of Seattle's late-night crowd.... thestranger.com
Le Pichet
Seattle Le Pichet, If you're taking it up a notch for lunch, miss the coziness of the pre-renovation Virginia Inn next door, or really can pronounce French dishes, Le Pichet is right up your alley. Intimate and sophistic... voiceplaces.com
Fox Sports Grill
Seattle Fox Sports Grill, Who cares what Bill O'Reilly has to say about anything? The important things here are the 32 flat screens tuned to every major sporting event on the planet. And whatever game is featured receive... voiceplaces.com
Clever Dunne's Irish House
Seattle Clever Dunne's Irish House, Like most big cities, Seattle has no lack of standard Irish bars, but this Capitol Hill pub, situated on Olive Way as it descends toward I-5, has more of a grungier atmosphere than mos... voiceplaces.com
Captain Black's
Seattle Captain Black's, Captain Black's is like a Ballard bar stuck in the middle of Capitol Hill. There aren't any salty sea captains hanging around, but anchors and oil paintings of ships line the walls, and the wood ... voiceplaces.com
Vito's Madison Grill
Red walls, red booths, red lights, red ceilings, a red floor, and absolutely no windows in sight: Vito"s Madison Grill is magnificent. While the enveloping, rich interior makes Vito"s a popular hangout among the anti-s... seattleweekly.com
Fort Saint George
Seattle Fort Saint George, Ketchup rice, mayonnaise spaghetti, and deep-fried hamburger patties are staples at Fort St. George. The food here is exactly like what you would get at a Denny's in Tokyo: Japanese interpretat... voiceplaces.com
Cure
Small, cute Cure has a beautiful meat slicer and lots of cured meats to go with it, as well as other under-$10 snacks like cheeses, a mortadella and pecorino sandwich, and maybe tuna-and-caper-stuffed Calabria cherry pep... thestranger.com