Nightlife & the Arts in Seattle

Seattle Nightlife

Every neighborhood has a little bit of everything, save for dance clubs, which are in short supply and mostly concentrated in Pioneer Square and Belltown. The number of bars in each neighborhood increases greatly if you take into account all of the great restaurants that also have thriving bar scenes—in some cases the line between restaurant and nightspot is quite blurred. The happy-hour scene is positively bumpin' in Seattle; bars, lounges, gastropubs, breweries, sushi spots, hotel bars, and restaurants alike often have one, or even two, happy hours per night, often from 3 to 6 and again after 10. It's definitely worth calling to ask about happy-hour details. Also check out the Where to Eat chapter in this book; many favorite restaurants—especially those on Capitol Hill and in Ballard and Belltown—have swanky bar areas that rival the most popular watering holes in the same locales.

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