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Little Haunted Lobby Bar

Little Haunted Lobby Bar

Every day at 5pm from Oct. 6 to Nov. 1

The Edgewater Hotel · Downtown Seattle

The Edgewater's lobby goes full haunted house each fall: cobwebs, skulls, and seven spooky cocktails poured in a cozy waterfront hideaway. Come thirsty, leave bewitched.

Black Lagoon Pop-Up

Black Lagoon Pop-Up

November 7 at 7am

Rob Roy · Downtown Seattle • $$

Rob Roy goes full gothic graveyard for Black Lagoon, a Halloween takeover pouring dark, decadent cocktails like a pear miso highball and tropical tequila in skull-covered glassware. Spooky decor, a moody soundtrack, and serious drinks make this the season's most atmospheric haunt.

After Hours: Gill and Chill

After Hours: Gill and Chill

November 12 at 5:30pm

Seattle Aquarium · Downtown Seattle

Sip a drink while tropical fish glide past at this adults-only evening in the Aquarium's Ocean Pavilion. It's happy hour with a decidedly more interesting backdrop than your usual bar.

CASCADIA WINTER SOLSTICE WEEKENDER Ft High Step Society, Willdabeast

CASCADIA WINTER SOLSTICE WEEKENDER Ft High Step Society, Willdabeast

December 17 at 8pm

Hidden Hall · Fremont

Ring in the longest night with a proper PNW throwdown. High Step Society and Willdabeast headline this two-night solstice weekender, blending brassy electro-swing, live beats, and festival energy into one cozy winter bash.

After Hours: New Year’s Fishes

After Hours: New Year’s Fishes

December 31 at 5:30pm

Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion · Downtown Seattle

Trade the crowded bar scene for a 21+ happy hour inside the Ocean Pavilion, where eels and tropical fish keep you company. A cozy pre-game before the night's fireworks.

Nightmare on Wall Street

Nightmare on Wall Street

Navy Strength · Downtown Seattle • $$

Navy Strength's tiki bar goes full horror show each Halloween, slinging limited-time cocktails inspired by scary movies, like the Dorsia Martini for American Psycho fans. Elaborate decorations and spooky fun.

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Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 PM

Sunday Night Karaoke at The George & Dragon Pub

The George & Dragon Pub · Fremont

$

Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PM

Sunday Night Karaoke

Rickshaw Restaurant & Lounge · Bitter Lake

$$

Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PM

Wednesday Night Karaoke at The Rebel

The Rebel · Wallingford

$$

Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM

Karaoke Saturdays

The Dock Sports Bar & Grill · Fremont

$$

Thu, Nov 5 · 8:30 PM

Karaoke Thursdays at The Dock

The Dock Sports Bar & Grill · Fremont

$$

Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00 PM

Sillunch

The Swedish Club · Westlake

Sat, Nov 7 · 4:30 PM

Pregame Social at The Chieftain

Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant · Minor

Free

Mon, Nov 9 · 8:00 PM

Collide-O-Scope

Clock-Out Lounge · Mid-Beacon Hill

$15

Happy Hour

Great Notion Brewing - Ballard · West Woodland

$$

Nightly Karaoke at Baranof Restaurant

Baranof Restaurant · Greenwood

$

Seattle Bar Trivia

Sam's Tavern · Capitol Hill

$

Wildrose

WILDROSE · Capitol Hill

$

Halloween pop-up

Navy Strength · Downtown Seattle

$$

Wine Fest Sip & Sea

Palisade · Interbay

$$$

The Collective Seattle

SLU

Seattle Rooftop Next Level Lounge by Fogo De Chão

Downtown Seattle

The Doctor's Office

Capitol Hill

$$

The Ballard Cut

Adams

$$$

Tapster

SLU

$

Roam

Adams

$

Optimism Brewing Company

Downtown Seattle

$$

Situ Tacos

Adams

$

The Ink Drinker

Adams

$$

Triangle Spirits

Fremont

$$

Great Notion Brewing - Ballard

West Woodland

$$

Slim Goody Sports Bar

Adams

$$

Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge

Downtown Seattle

$$$$

Tavern Law

Capitol Hill

$$

Old Stove Brewing Ship Canal

North Queen Anne

The Tin Lizzie Lounge

Uptown

$$

Holy Mountain Brewing Company

Interbay

Solette Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

SLU

Tivoli

Fremont

$$

Knee High Stocking Co.

Capitol Hill

$$$

El Corazón

SLU

AI House

Downtown Seattle

Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill

Downtown Seattle

Showbox SoDo

SODO

Kimpton Palladian Hotel

Downtown Seattle

The Rabbit Box

Downtown Seattle

$$

Barboza

First Hill

The Royal Room Seattle

Rainier Valley

$$

Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails

Central District

$$

Tractor Tavern

Adams

Kremwerk

Downtown Seattle

$$

The Central Saloon

Pioneer Square

$

Dirty Couch Brewing

Interbay

Tinte Cellars - Georgetown Tasting Room

Greater Duwamish

Easy Pace Brewing

Green Lake

$$

Fremont Mischief

Fremont

$$

Poquitos Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill

$$

The Nest

Downtown Seattle

The Rebel

Wallingford

$$

La Dive

Downtown Seattle

$$

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