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Hopvine Pub
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Bars
507 15th Ave E
Seattle,
Washington 98112
(206) 328-3120
I love the Hopvine for many reasons. The neighboorhood is my favorite in the city, 15th area of...
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I love the Hopvine for many reasons. The neighboorhood is my favorite in the city, 15th area of upper Capitol Hill. The bar is small, but so cozy. They have a few nice big booths, friendly barstaff, a really interesting selection of beers (I had one a few months ago that had hints of smoked salmon flavor, and it was good!). My favorite dish is the hot artichoke dip, and they have an open mike every week that is really fun.
PROS: great beer, food, atmosphere.
CONS: No cons, I love this place!
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The George and Dragon, what looks like another Fremont hole in the wall kind of a place from the...
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The George and Dragon, what looks like another Fremont hole in the wall kind of a place from the street is actually one of the top ten soccer bars in the country according to GQ magazine; for good reason, the George is an American footy fan's dream. Showing mainly English Premiership/FA Cup and Champions League games the George is mainly an English pub but they also show action from Spain and Italy on a regular basis.
The regulars are exactly what you would expect from a soccer bar; on game day most everyone is wearing a jersey supporting their squad passionately. To an outsider it might seem a bit cliquish and so it should be: the Arsenal fans (John, one of the owners is an Arsenal supporter) who come in week in and week out won't really talk to you if you only come for the Cup Final. However, this is one of the only places where you can meet other fans and talk footy like others talk about the Mariners around the water cooler including all the transfer rumors and controversies. Since they replay most of the big games in the evening you can forget for a few hours that you are in rainy Seattle and be transported to your favorite European hideaway.
They have a full bar and a great beer selection with 15+ taps. Pints are a little pricey at 4.50 but it beats the flight to Europe to watch the match or your own satellite hookup.
The food is perfect pub fare: I would recommend the chicken strips and chips with homemade honey mustard dressing. The chips are the best in Seattle, think Dick's fries but five times thicker and are served with a bottle of HP sauce for the English flavor.
Their schedule of games is on their website at georgeanddragonpub.com and is updated frequently so if you want to see the true Seattle soccer scene check it out.
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Pies and Pints
Category:
Bars
1215 NE 65th
Seattle,
Washington 98115
(206) 524-7082
This is our new favorite place to go when we've had a long day, don't want to cook, and need some...
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This is our new favorite place to go when we've had a long day, don't want to cook, and need some cheap yummy eats. The pies are pot pies all made on site. I've had them all and there's not a dud in the bunch. There's also a special pie of the day and the soup of the day is always a winner. Servings are a refreshing break from the bigger is better portions being shoveled out by so many other eateries. Plus the smaller portions save room for dessert which is not to be missed!
The location is low-key, comfrotable and quiet. Tables up front; couches, bar and pool table in back.
Only real issue is that the menu is a bit limited. We go there 2-3 times a month and at this point we've pretty much gone through the menu several times over.
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Sunset Bowl
Category:
Bowling
1420 NW Market St
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 782-7310
I've always kept my bowling desires on the down low. It was such a geeky thing to do, and Alex...
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I've always kept my bowling desires on the down low. It was such a geeky thing to do, and Alex and I were somewhat embarrassed that we had bought our own bowling shoes. Imagine my surprise when I walked into Sunset Bowl on Saturday night to find it absolutely CROWDED with people. It seemed more like a club than a bowling alley. With a bar and restaurant attached, people were gussied up and partying away. I even saw people hitting on each other. Like attractive people. At a bowling alley?! I don't get it.
Our group waited about an hour and a half for the lane before we finally gave up. But not before having some embarrassing fun in the little arcade.
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Park Pub
Category:
Bars
6114 Phinney Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 789-8187
Thankfully this place has been under new ownership since 2006 and it has a totally different feel....
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Thankfully this place has been under new ownership since 2006 and it has a totally different feel. The new owners live in the neighborhood and really care about the pub and the people. If you are looking for a low key neighborhood hang out this is it. There is incredible music every Thursday and sometimes on Wednesday and Sunday. The free pool is nice. The tap beer selection is awesome and rotates weekly. Olimpia, Guinness, and Manny's are always on with 2-3 rotating IPAs and an ecclectic mixture of other local styles and seasonals. Great selection of Belgian Bottles. Pretty nice Scotch and Whisky selection too. The menu is pub food (great wings and fries) and the use of organic chicken and beef is a nice touch. Cool bartenders who are actually nice. The regulars are welcoming and the atmosphere is totally unpretentious. This place is a great for happy hour (Good cheap beer), evenings are pretty mellow and late night usually has a really fun industry crowd.
Pros: great beer and people
Cons: can get loud
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Hattie's is really two places in one.
On weekends Hattie's serves an excellent breakfast. ...
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Hattie's is really two places in one.
On weekends Hattie's serves an excellent breakfast. Perfect food after a late night of drinking. Plus, breakfast served until 5 for you late-risers. For those of you who like a cocktail during breakfast, Hattie’s serves excellent Bloody Mary's and Mimosa’s.
During the evenings Hattie’s is a great neighborhood bar. Stiff drinks, and amazing bar food such as burgers and grilled sandwiches. I have had the best grilled cheese sandwich EVER at Hattie's. It was a combination of chesses and grilled onions and tomatoes.
If I lived in Ballard, I would be a Hattie’s regular.
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Mike's Chili Parlor
Category:
Bars
1447 NW Ballard Way
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 782-2808
I can't believe that I've lived in the Ballard area for so long and had no idea this place...
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I can't believe that I've lived in the Ballard area for so long and had no idea this place existed. Of course, it took my partner, Michael, to be the one to introduce me to it. This is the man that eats chili at home like there's no tomorrow and thinks tuna added to canned chili is the most wonderful gastronomical combination that you wouldn't realize he's an accomplished cook that puts me to shame in the kitchen.
But, beyond that... we strolled into Mike's Chili Parlor tonight and partook of a few dishes: 1) a bowl of chili, 2) a chili dog, and 3) fries. We also had Manny's Pale Ale and a Black Butte Porter as beverages. Overall it was a fine meal and we left satisfied. Michael had pounded down his whole bowl o' chili and I was amazed he didn't order the optional "big ass bowl of chili" for $8.50 that was highlighted on a yellow construction paper sign at the bar. I've a feeling that if he had gone for it I would have regretted it for the next day or so.
I was pleased at the variety of beers on the menu as there were standard domestics and microbrews. However, the only green vegetable in the whole place is the jalapenos' so don't be looking for anything healthy in this place. Prices seem fair and reasonable and throughout the evening Michael and I were thinking of all of the friends that we know that would enjoy a place like this one. While we were there (dinner time) we saw long time regulars and newer Ballard-ites. A co-ed soccer team was also there taking advantage of the long middle bar stool seating area while smaller parties were at booths and some of the small stand alone tables.
For those that give the area Mike's sits in a thumbs down it must be realized that the large block area behind Mike's is still waiting for that little old Ballard lady to die off so the land developer can get ahold of her house. She's been written up in the local papers for her stand to stay in her home and I say "more power to her." Gentrification can always come later although I'm sure the developer is gnashing his teeth. What's cool in Mike's place is that you can see history through the photos that hang on the wall - this business has been in place since roughly 1915. That's a heck of a feat with a small, family owned business nowadays. Kudos to this Greek family for doing it as well as to their ability to keep that chili recipe a secret for so long. I give them a rating of great because for what they offer and purport to be they do an excellent job of providing exactly what they advertise. No frills and no attitude other than a cheeky one.
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I first discovered this place when I went for a beer after work with a friend- that was three...
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I first discovered this place when I went for a beer after work with a friend- that was three years ago and this is still my favorite place to eat on California Ave. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The food is simple and delicious, whether you want a nice big salad or a juicy burger. The best fries in Seattle! Really, there is no other place like it- casual, inexpensive, and wonderful. Check it out! Great beer, great folks, great food- what more could you ask for!?
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Linda's Tavern
Category:
Bars
707 E Pine St
Seattle,
Washington 98122
(206) 325-1220
Linda's is a friendly bar on Pine street about 4 blocks south of Broadway. Walk into this bar and...
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Linda's is a friendly bar on Pine street about 4 blocks south of Broadway. Walk into this bar and you'll probably feel as though you've just entered a hunter's cabin; the decor features Pacific Northwest heritage, including at least one stuffed bobcat/panther. My friends and I have never even tried visiting on a Friday or Saturday as it is packed (and mostly with people who are cooler than us; it seems to be a hangout for the pierced/tattooed crowd). But I've been several times during the week when there is a little more breathing room. The prices are reasonable, the food is excellent, and the service is friendly. The onion rings are the best yet that I've had in Seattle; the burgers are thick and juicy.
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Chop Suey
Category:
Music
1325 E Madison St
Seattle,
Washington 98122
(206) 324-8000
This place is awesome! Great decor, quick service at the bar and everyone is very laid back. I...
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This place is awesome! Great decor, quick service at the bar and everyone is very laid back. I used to live a block away and I would go here all the time. They have tons of great shows and they used to host YO SON hip-hop on Sunday nights- YO SON hasn't been the same since it left Chop Suey. But if you've been hearing a lot about this place you should probably just come on by and check it out. Great prices to get in.
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