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Best bars in Seattle?

Not dance clubs, just fun bars to drink at?

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  • Baldeaglelooksback-upperhalfcloseup-majestic_small
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    This is a tough question to answer; you cab divide bars in so many ways. I like much of what others have said. Here are my two cents divided geographically by neighborhood from the south end to downtown.

    *Columbia City: Lottie's, Columbia City Ale House
    *Capitol Hill: Canterbury, Tommy Gun
    *SoDo: Hooverville, Elysian Fields
    *Downtown: Zig Zag
    *Belltown: Bathtub Gin, Clever Bottle, Spitfire, Rob Roy

    Or put another way. Here is my two cents divided by type.

    Dive: Canterbury
    Cocktails: Zig Zag
    Newly Opened: Tommy Gun
    Sports: Spitfire
    Unique: Bath Tub Gin
    Pre-game: Elysian Fields

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    Liberty: where everybody knows your name and the drinks are pro.

    Zig Zag: when you've had a really bad day and want a brilliant beverage and an old school bartender to pretend to listen.

    Licorous: cozy yet classy, with smart drinks & good food - meet someone new.

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    Agree on Zig Zag. Murray Stenson on nights he's there (Mon.-Fri. I believe) and Erik on nights when Murray isn't. Get there right at 5 when they open, wait for a bar seat, chat up Murray or Erik, explain the sorts of liquor, flavors or types of cocktails you like (and/or don't like) and have them set you up with something. Order food; ask for drinks to match the food. Chat with the people next to you.

    If you like Long Islands and club drinks, Noc! Noc! on 2nd, Friday night, when Scotty is tending. Ask for the Tierra del Fuego, an awesome spicy drink.

    Bleu on Broadway, for almost claustrophonbic booths (in a good way), tasty quirky food, and nice tenders. Lots of bizarre drinks, mostly odd twists on old cocktails. Sit at the bar if you can. Order the Spanish Coffee for a show with your drink.

    Hazlewood in Ballard. Lots of antique drinks, interesting people and place, cheap good pizza next door at Snoose Junction.

    These are where I drink, though I hear good things about Tavern Law - don't forget to pick up the telephone and ask if they've got room in the-- oops, said too much already!

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    Tavern Law, Tini Bigs, Bathtub Gin...

    Unicorn, Cha Cha, Venik

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  • Roger__small
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    Liquorous is swank and super-fun.
    Chungee's is not swank and super fun.

    The Cougar Room

    Canterbury Alehouse
    Liberty
    Cafe Presse

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    What are you looking for? Eye candy? Curated cocktails? Strong drinks? A comfortable dive?

    Myself, I tend to gravitate toward somewhat divey places with a mix of ages, and good food is always a bonus. Here are some of my favorites by neighborhood:

    Capitol Hill: The Canterbury, The Hopvine, Roanoke Tavern.

    Downtown: The Owl & Thistle, White Horse Trading Company.

    U-District: The College Inn.

    Ballard: The Old Pequiliar.

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    Twilight Exit.

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    Zig Zag. Murray Stenson presiding.

    http://zigzagseattle.com/

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