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I love Seattle. My ultimate dream is to move to Seattle, with a dog named Seattle, while wearing my I Heart Seattle shirt (yes, I bought one). While that may sound a bit excessive, I made my point clear. I cherish every moment I get to spend in this beautiful city. Many of my favorite memories center around good food and drinks. I am so excited to share with you my all-time favorite spots to drink delicious cocktails and make unforgettable memories. These are my favorite bars in Seattle that absolutely must drink at.
If You Are In Queen Anne
1. Queen Anne Beer Hall
Queen Anne is the area near the Space Needle, north of Downtown Seattle. We wandered into Queen Anne Beer Hall after getting engaged at Kerry Park. Eeeek!
See more of Queen Anne Beer Hall on their website.
With all of the excitement, we fell in love with this spot. It reminded us of Oktoberfest with the rows of tables. We ordered a few bottles of champagne for celebrating and some small bites. Our friends loved the food and drinks. They raved about how cool of a place it was to hang out. We look forward to visiting again.
Check out Queen Anne Beer Hall on YELP!
If You Are In Capital Hill
One of my favorite memories is skipping along the rainbow crosswalks in Capital Hill. This part of the city also boasts some of the most unique and memorable bars in Seattle.
2. Unicorn
Unicorn is such a fun atmosphere. From the animal heads to the wall, to the zebra print booths, you are in for a unconventional experience. The menu is incredible and sure to make you smile. Each drink is unique in its own way.
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I ordered The Cereal Killer, which is essentially a fruit loops infused vodka drink that sent me into a sugar crash and heaven all at the same time. All of the items on the menu are fun and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Find out more about Unicorn on their website.
Fun Fact: Macklemore’s hit Thrift Shop was partially filmed in Unicorn. Check it out!
3. Redhook Brewlab
Redhook Brewlab is located located in the Pike Motorworks Building. According to its website, this pub was established in 2017 and is still running with the excitement of a brand new establishment. During one of our trips to Seattle, we went to Redhook Brewlab four different times. Yes, four.
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Each time we stopped in, the facility was full of happy patrons sipping on an IPA or eating a pizza. I was loyal to the rosé apple cider that had a higher than usual ABV (alcohol by volume) at 6.2%. The Redhook Brewlab was consistently high energy and a great atmosphere.
4. Hula Hula
We stopped by Hula Hula as we were walking around Capitol Hill. After our table ordered a round of fruity cocktail drinks, we took in the atmosphere. With your typical Hawaiian tropical aesthetic, it does not feel like you are in the middle of a bar in Seattle.
As an added bonus, Hula Hula is a proud karaoke bar. So, if you are on vacation and that is your thing, the mic is ready for you!
Check out Hula Hula on YELP or visit their website for more.
If You Are On Pike
5. Yard House
Yard House is a national chain, but that does not mean it should be omitted from this list. After walking around Seattle, doesn’t a cold beer sound good? The photo below shows a half yard sized Angry Orchard. You have several food options, from bar food to more sophisticated restaurant cuisine. We ordered bites for the table and loved each of the selections.
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Fun Fact: My friends and I watched Super Bowl 53 at the Yard House. During the start of the game, it started snowing outside! We ran outside and had an absolute blast seeing the beautiful city get painted white with snow.
Visit Yard House’s website for hours, menus, and more.
If You Are In Pioneer Square
6. Elysian Fields
Elysian Brewing Company, also known as Elysian Fields, is local to Seattle. As a Seattle lover, I still get starstruck when I see Elysian Fields on tap in California and other states.
This restaurant and bar is located directly across the street from Century Link Field. On game day, this is the place to be. We stopped in following a Mariners game and were shoulder to shoulder at the bar. While they are well known for their beers, they do have a full bar for whatever your desired taste may be.
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There is bleacher seating along one of the walls. My friend convinced us to sit there and it was a blast. We loved the different experience sitting with friends and view of the televisions with sports.
View Elysian Fields‘ website for a complete list of their brews.
7. Sluggers
Sluggers is nestled across the street from Century Link Field in Seattle. We had the pleasure of watching the Seahawks in a playoff game from this bar. It is a good thing the Seahawks were playing an away game or this would have been one of the busiest bars in Seattle.
We came back on another trip to Seattle and loved sitting in the booths sipping our drinks. There is always sports on the televisions and the bar food is a necessity for watching a game.
Check out Sluggers on YELP!
Looking for more food? Check out these 3 decadent restaurants in Seattle that are the best.
Bonus: Cowgirls, Inc.
Are you looking for a different experience? Maybe something with a mechanical bull? Or maybe a Coyote Ugly vibe? Well, Cowgirls is the place for you. We did not know what we were getting into when we wandered into this hot spot.
If this sounds like your vibe, then grab your drink of choice and ride the mechanical bull!
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I hope that each of you will someday to get experience this beautiful city if you have not already done so. There are so many good restaurants and bars in Seattle worth checking out. There is a never ending amount of things to see and do and I will never get tired of it!
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Do you have any favorite restaurants or bars in Seattle? I love recommendations! Please share your favorite Seattle secrets below.
Cheers!
