Bars in Seattle worth going out for.

Nobody here reschedules for rain, and I don't factor it in either.

I keep track of bars in Seattle and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Collide-O-Scope

Collide-O-Scope One-time only

Mon, Sep 14 · 8:00 PM

Mid-Beacon Hill • $$

Vintage clip chaos night

After Hours: Gill and Chill

After Hours: Gill and Chill One-time only

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM

Downtown Seattle

Aquarium happy hour

Métier Brewing Co Cherry St

Métier Brewing Co Cherry St

Central District

Black-owned neighborhood brewery

Bar House

Bar House

Fremont • $

Surreal neon cocktail lounge

Clock-Out Lounge

Clock-Out Lounge

Mid-Beacon Hill • $$

Drag shows & pizza by the slice

Esters Enoteca

Esters Enoteca Hot right now

Fremont • $$

Wine bar & pantry

Paper Fan Cocktail Bar

Paper Fan Cocktail Bar

Downtown Seattle • $$

tea-infused speakeasy cocktails

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Pioneer Square • $$

Cocktails, tacos & funky vibes

U Wine Bar

U Wine Bar

Fremont

Wine & board games

Doris

Doris

Pioneer Square

Buzzy martinis & small plates

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ASL Social Hour

ASL Social Hour

Mon, Sep 14 · 5:30 PM

Capitol Hill • $$

Casual signing meetup

The Juan MacLean b2b Matthew Dear

The Juan MacLean b2b Matthew Dear One-time only

Fri, Oct 2 · 8:00 PM

Fremont

Electronic jazz back-to-back

High Step Society

High Step Society One-time only

Thu, Dec 17 · 8:00 PM

Fremont

Rap in a historic hall

Seattle Jazz Fellowship

Seattle Jazz Fellowship

Pioneer Square • $$

Nonprofit jazz listening room

Old Stove Brewing Ship Canal

Old Stove Brewing Ship Canal

North Queen Anne

Laid-back brews & patio hangs

RESPITE Wine Bar + Bottle Shop

RESPITE Wine Bar + Bottle Shop

Wallingford

Curated wines, no tips

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bars in Seattle chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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