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Seattle's amazing musical legacy is well-known, but there's more to the arts and nightlife scenes than live music. In fact, these days, there are far more swanky bars and inventive pubs than music venues in the city.To put it bluntly, Seattle's a dynamite place to drink. You can sip overly ambitious and ridiculously named specia
Seattle's amazing musical legacy is well-known, but there's more to the arts and nightlife scenes than live music. In fact, these days, there are far more swanky bars and inventive pubs than music venues in the city.To put it bluntly, Seattle's a dynamite place to drink
Seattle's amazing musical legacy is well-known, but there's more to the arts and nightlife scenes than live music. In fa
Seattle's amazing musical legacy is well-known, but there's more to the arts and nightlife scenes than live music. In fact, these days, there are far more swanky bars and inventive pubs than music venues in the city.
To put it bluntly, Seattle's a dynamite place to drink. You can sip overly ambitious and ridiculously named specialty cocktails in trendy lounges, get a lesson from an enthusiastic sommelier in a wine bar or restaurant, or swill cheap beer on the patio of a dive bar. Though some places have very specific demographics, most Seattle bars are egalitarian, drawing loyal regulars of all ages.
The music scene is still kicking—there's something going on every night of the week in nearly every genre of music. The city's dynamic theater scene is a highly regarded proving ground for Broadway, and the Seattle International Film Festival draws the finest in world cinema. The ethereal Marion Oliver McCaw Hall is a first-class venue for opera and ballet, and Benaroya Hall, with its outstanding acoustics, is an elegant premier symphony hall. Families enjoy the Children's Theatre, the Northwest Puppet Center, and the many summertime folk art and music festivals.
In addition to its bars, Downtown and Belltown in particular have notable restaurants with separate bar areas. Most restaurants have impressive bar menus, and food is often served until 11 pm, midnight, or even 1 am in some spots.
With its neat brick walls, polished wood floors, and vintage memorabilia, Big Time Brewery is one of the best places in the U-District for a quiet beer away from the frenetic college scene. Opened in 1988, it was one of the first local brewpubs of the craft beer movement. The brewery offers more than a dozen beers on tap, including cask ales. Skip the mediocre pub grub.
4133 University Way NE, Seattle, Washington, 98105, USA
This small comedy venue attracts well-known national comedians on weekends and keeps a good flow of local talent and up-and-comers on weeknights. Headliners usually play two shows per night, which makes last-minute tickets easy to find. Box office prices are generally reasonable, though the ticket price doesn't include the two-item minimum order for each person. Unfortunately, the food is not anything worth recommending, so grab a few drinks and plan to eat before or after the show.
5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, Washington, 98105, USA
It's all about the amazing view at this rooftop bar that crowns the art deco Graduate Hotel. Windows that stretch to the ceiling surround the exploration-themed inside, while the patio space extends the view from the 16th floor outside. In a neighborhood with few tall buildings, this spot feels truly on top of the world. The drinks and food menus are concise and locally themed, but the bartenders can mix a good classic cocktail upon request.
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, Washington, 98105, USA
This dimly lit pizza joint serves tasty frozen slushies and pizza with a few playful gourmet extras from the founder, a former fine-dining chef. With cocktails a step above dive bar levels, and a much cleaner setting than the classic college pub, this spot is a sort of ironic take on the classic New York pizza joint bar. The pizza and scallion garlic knots are very good and worth ordering, too.
4529 University Way, Seattle, Washington, 98105, USA
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