Seattle
Adopting the 'make your own sundae' model of business, Boba Up is a newer operation on the Ave where you can mix and match jellies, tapiocas and teas to…
Must-see nightlife in Washington
Seattle
This trendy coffee shop mixes ultra-cool interior design (check out the giant gold faux-taxidermied rhino head and cat portraits on the wall) with a menu…
Bellingham
A great little dive bar with a surprisingly good tap list and a long row of pinball machines upstairs, the Racket is one of Bellingham's best hangouts. It…
Seattle
All of the beers at this congenial brewery are organic and range from the light Luna Weizen to the heavy-hitting Demolition IPA. The food goes way outside…
Ballard & Discovery Park
It doesn't get more 'neighborhood bar' than this congenial and vaguely Mexican-themed spot nestled in Ballard's residential territory. Come for…
Bellingham
Perennially popular Boundary Bay crafts its own ales and serves excellent, hearty Northwest-influenced fare for lunch and dinner. The smoked-salmon…
Belltown & Seattle Center
This well-worn, tiki-themed dive has games of all kinds and over-the-top art on the walls. It's more old-school Belltown than new and sits on the…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
This small brewery with a friendly, welcoming taproom consistently wins awards for its inventive beers (try the Mt Baker Black Lager). There's no kitchen…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
A fun, comfy brewpub with great burgers, a small bar section and a covered outdoor patio, Chuckanut makes excellent German-style craft beers – definitely…
Bellingham
The recommended place for craft cocktails and small plates, this chic little bar is at once casual and romantic. Pair a five-dollar cocktail from the late…
Seattle
Stop in at this cozy bar in the Sorrento Hotel for a cocktail or beer while sitting in an overstuffed leather chair next to the lounge's titular fire…
Washington Coast
A very pretty little espresso bar on Long Beach's main drag, with good coffee and elaborate specialty drinks (pistachio spiced latte, anyone?), plus a…
Belltown & Seattle Center
A commendable community resource and a fine perch to imbibe your morning coffee, Street Bean provides opportunities for disadvantaged youths to find work…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Perfect pour-overs and expertly pulled espresso are the hallmarks of this laid-back Central District place that takes its interior design inspiration from…
Around Seattle
The modern and boxy exterior of Whidbey Coffee looks more than a bit out of place in Whidbey Harbor's otherwise antique and rustic commercial center, but…
Seattle
This small, comfortable lesbian bar has theme nights (Taco Tuesdays; karaoke on Wednesday starting at 9pm) as well as a light menu, pool and DJs. On…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Foam sets this long-running local coffee chain apart from its peers. The foam here is known as ‘velvet foam’ and has been bringing people through the…
San Juan Islands
Fresh juices are Vortex's forte, made with whatever fruits and vegetables are on hand. Above-average salads and wraps ($7 to $10) are among its other…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Community cafe par excellence where the skilled barista doubles as an excellent DJ. It's now part of a small chain, but retains its locally owned vibe.
Seattle
Cozier than your average brewery, but certainly not lacking in selection, Outlander makes for an ideal stop on any drinking tour of Fremont.
Seattle
For once a cafe that doesn’t try too hard to be cool. Fuel has a tangible community feel, retro gas-station motifs and great coffee.
Seattle
This coffee shop's location in a craftsman home dials up the cozy factory to an extreme degree.
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
A friendly, unpretentious pub that makes for a great post-beach beer.
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
The world’s oldest surviving Starbucks store, but not – as many assume – the first. The original Starbucks opened in 1971 at 2000 Western Ave (roughly a…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
It may be two years younger than the official 'Oldest Bar in Seattle' (Georgetown's Jules Maes), but the Central isn’t exactly modern. More of a locals’…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Queen Anne hosts an abundance of coffee shops and most of them are good, but Fiore, which is part of a small four-cafe Seattle chain, has the advantage of…
Washington Coast
Nothing breaks up a long drive like a few games of pinball. This woodsy old roadhouse has at least a dozen machines: from the usuals (Medieval Madness) to…
Seattle
This Phinney Ridge bar is known for its front patio (great for sipping margaritas), kitschy decor (let's call it punky Mexican) and San Francisco–style…
Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
Olympia's oldest brewpub is a classic example of the form: an open, airy space with quirky decor, reliable pub grub (try an oyster basket), and excellent…
Central Washington
This downtown brewpub is the home of Irish Death, along with a slew of other tasty craft brews, which you can enjoy on-site in the fun local hangout or…
Central Washington
Northtown sells Portland's famous Stumptown coffee in cozy nooks set beneath high, Victorian ceilings and lit by large windows. There's not much in the…
Seattle
Neighbours is an always-packed dance factory that seems to attract as many straight folks as LGBTIQ+ ones these days, but is still a reliable good time if…
Northwestern Washington & the San Juan Islands
This long-standing brewpub has new ownership but still serves its flagship brews, including Jenny's Scottish Ale and Trumpeter Stout, plus a ton of guest…
Seattle
Looking like a cross between a diner and a cocktail lounge, West 5's curious formula obviously works – it's been in business since 1966. The long, skinny…
Southeastern Washington
With specialty cocktails and a snackish menu that includes everything from truffle fries to ramen, this is one of the few bars in town where you can grab…
Spokane
This popular dive bar is the hub of the nightlife and alternative-music scene that hops all along this block between Stevens and Washington Sts. Cheap…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
This plush venue is almost always open and has a more extensive (and cheap) food menu than you might expect of a club whose top priority is clearly to…
Seattle
Classy with high ceilings, wood-paneled walls, paper lanterns and an elegant balcony, this Capitol Hill club hosts an excellent mix of local and touring…
Seattle
This darkened beer hall with its obligatory pool tables is one of Georgetown's more rugged haunts, but the place is generous with the pours and the…
Ballard & Discovery Park
If you really can't decide in which of Ballard's many breweries to rest your tired legs, you can sit on the fence at this taproom-cum-bottle shop which…
