The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Owned by a local nonprofit (Black Power Unlimited), Cypher Cafe is on the 1st floor of Washington Hall and aims to function as a modern salon for the CD's…
Must-see nightlife in Washington
Around Seattle
Wild Mermaid has the distinction of being the only ferry-adjacent establishment on the island and it doesn't abuse the privilege. You can find a solid cup…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Most things on the menu at No Anchor feel like a big risk, and they often pay off. The cocktails feature ingredients such as maple syrup and toasted…
Seattle
Aside from its desirable coffee (home-roasted, of course), Zoka is the place to go for a marathon laptop session. Don't feel guilty about lingering: the…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
If you can find an open table at this popular hangout, settle in and grab a pint of the crispy Northwest IPA or one of the seasonal specialty brews…
Little Tin Goods & Apothecary Cabinet
Ballard & Discovery Park
Even if you're not bowled over by the cutesy name you'll want to drop in for a unique and – most importantly – tasty cocktail at this Ballard hideaway…
Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
The swankiest place to imbibe in Olympia offers views over Capitol Lake from a heritage abode. Get a wine flight to taste three themed pours or indulge in…
Seattle
This red-brick industrial hangout for scooterists and sport-bike riders has vintage motorcycles propped up in the windows, a hearty sandwich menu (around …
Around Seattle
You'll smell the rustic scent of roasting beans long before you see this place. The vast, industrial-meets-1950s diner interior spills out to outdoor…
Seattle
The best cider pub in Seattle is far more than a taproom for apple-infused alcoholic beverages – although the 20-item cider menu is, of course, a big…
Spokane
This scruffy little coffee shop in a garage is part of the small but lively Perry St district, a fun neighborhood just southeast of downtown. Small tables…
Spokane
A massively popular hangout near Gonzaga University, Spokane's best microbrewery serves some weird and wonderful flavors, including a tart cherry ale and…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Hilltop is a comfy neighborhood hangout on Queen Anne Hill, sister to the 74th Street Ale House in Phinney Ridge. It has a friendly vibe and a large…
Seattle
One of the few places left in the area that still feels like old Seattle, the Lookout Bar & Grill sits on the edge of Capitol Hill with a close-up view of…
Seattle
The laptop camper, the first-daters, the radical student, the homeless person, the dreamy philosopher, the business person on their way to work: watch the…
Ballard & Discovery Park
As long as there's a Hattie's Hat, a bit of old Ballard will always exist. This classic old divey bar has been around in some guise or other since 1904…
Seattle
This coffee shop on 'the Ave' is large. It needs to be in order to accommodate the armies of laptop campers who seemingly descend here to churn out their…
Seattle
If golf can qualify as a sport, then so can pinball. The game has become a popular dive-bar amenity and its popularity is exemplified in places such as…
Seattle
This unironic U District dive is one of the few places in town where you can slug pitchers of cheap beer, shoot free pool and sing drunken karaoke on a…
Belltown & Seattle Center
Increasingly shabby but seemingly (hopefully?) eternal, Shorty’s is one of the best holdovers from grungy old Belltown. It's all about pinball, hot dogs,…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Amid the frenetic action of downtown is a cafe that truly treats its coffee like wine. Seattle Coffee Works’ woody interior is split in two, with a normal…
Ballard & Discovery Park
King's Hardware is a true dive: the walls are loaded with taxidermy, the scuffed wooden benches reek of marinated beer and the best in-house art is on…
Seattle
If you want to enjoy a beer in Georgetown’s erstwhile redbrick Rainier beer factory, head to this minimalist taproom and microbrewery where old-fashioned…
Seattle
The Comet 2.0 replaced the dirty, dive-y, older version in 2014 after a brief closure. While not as endearingly disheveled as its predecessor (yet), the…
Belltown & Seattle Center
This spot is about more than just the whiskey, though that, of course, is good. If you’re sticking to home turf, try the locally made Westland single malt…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Near Pike Place Market (which it predates by four years) is one of Seattle’s most likable bars. Lots of draft beers, a bright brick interior and modern…
Belltown & Seattle Center
This longtime Belltown favorite in an old red-brick building was once an old school Seattle restaurant and is now an antique chic bar serving delightful…
Ballard & Discovery Park
A bit of old Ballard they chose to leave behind (or perhaps just forgot about), Conor Byrne is a raffish Irish pub bivouacked in an old terracotta-brick…
Central Washington
This pub is in the brewery itself, with big vats shining behind the bar. The modern, industrial-hip building brings you back to the Pacific Northwest with…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Started by an Italian immigrant from Perugia, Umbria has a true Italian flavor with its 8oz cappuccinos, chatty clientele, pretty Italianate tiles and…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Currently one of Seattle’s freshest coffee ‘freshmen,’ Elm opened in December 2014 in a spacious cafe-cum-roasting room in Pioneer Square. It’s a good…
Southeastern Washington
This friendly little tasting room smells exactly like a brewpub should, and the beers match – from the Oatmeal Porter to the Backseat Blonde. There are…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
This relative newcomer to Pioneer Square offers modern, high-end pub fare without a hefty price tag for their solid craft cocktails and fun small-plate…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Even if you're not a guest at the adjoining Fairmont Olympic Hotel, stop in at this classy oyster bar for a menu of ultra-fresh bivalves that changes…
Ballard & Discovery Park
At the time of writing No Bones Beach Club was the only vegan tiki-themed bar and restaurant in Seattle, but even if it wasn't it would still be worth a…
Seattle
No one can quite decide where this nano-brewery is located: some say Ballard, some say Fremont, some make up a new neighborhood for it, but most just…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
A newish neighborhood pub in Madrona fashioned in the old British tradition with obvious nods to Seattle (local draft ales). It's run by an Irishman so…
Seattle
A fun hangout, this expansive brewpub is quiet and casual in the daytime but gets hopping at night. During the school year, it can be crowded with…
Belltown & Seattle Center
A proper cocktail lounge, Rob Roy is dignified yet comfortable – there’s a long, dark bar and sophisticated touches such as cologne in the restroom, but…
Seattle
The inside of Wallingford's Octopus Bar feels part shipwreck, part New England fishing village tavern and part 20-something scenester bar. Even if that…
