Lively Bars in Seattle worth going out for.

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

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

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Top picks

ASL Social Hour

ASL Social Hour

Mon, Sep 21 · 5:30 PM

Capitol Hill • $$

Casual signing meetup

Bar House

Bar House

Fremont • $

Surreal neon cocktail lounge

Clock-Out Lounge

Clock-Out Lounge

Mid-Beacon Hill • $$

Drag shows & pizza by the slice

Doris

Doris

Pioneer Square

Buzzy martinis & small plates

Lenox

Lenox

Downtown Seattle

Nuyorican beach vibes

Sunday Night Karaoke

Sunday Night Karaoke

Sun, Sep 20 · 9:00 PM

Greenwood • $$

late-night neighborhood karaoke

Western Wednesdays - Country Dance Night

Western Wednesdays - Country Dance Night

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM

Fremont

Country dance & two bars

Dublon

Dublon One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 PM

Fremont

Bass, beats & patio breaks

Collide-O-Scope

Collide-O-Scope

Mon, Oct 12 · 8:00 PM

Mid-Beacon Hill • $$

Vintage video night

Seattle Rooftop Next Level Lounge by Fogo De Chão

Seattle Rooftop Next Level Lounge by Fogo De Chão Great Terrace

Downtown Seattle

Skyline sips & shareable plates

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Cytrus Concerts

Cytrus Concerts One-time only

Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 PM

Fremont

Two-story indie haunt

High Step Society

High Step Society One-time only

Thu, Dec 17 · 8:00 PM

Fremont

Rap in a historic hall

Old Stove Brewing Ship Canal

Old Stove Brewing Ship Canal

North Queen Anne

Laid-back brews & patio hangs

Métier Brewing Co Cherry St

Métier Brewing Co Cherry St

Central District

Black-owned neighborhood brewery

Esters Enoteca

Esters Enoteca

Fremont • $$

Wine bar & pantry

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Pioneer Square • $$

Cocktails, tacos & funky vibes

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Frequently asked questions

How are these lively 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.

Do I need an account?

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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