I've been going to the Honey Bear bakery at Third Place Books since it opened. Last night a friend suggested we try their new pub, which opened a couple months ago. The Pub is small - it's in... More

I've been going to the Honey Bear bakery at Third Place Books since it opened. Last night a friend suggested we try their new pub, which opened a couple months ago. The Pub is small - it's in the lower level of the store, has a low ceiling and not a lot of space. There are a few tables, and seating at the bar for 6-7 people. There's a bookshelf across the bar, and you're welcome to grab books or magazines from the store to look at. There are 7-8 beers on tap, and a few in bottles. It's a nicely varied selection. The price is a little high, $4+ per pint. They also pour a couple wines. The food menu is small, and basically what you get from Honey Bear. It's very good. And if you don't see something on the menu but you know it's being served upstairs ask and you shall receive. Despite being small it isn't crowded and isn't loud. We could talk in normal voices without being drowned out by music or other conversations. It felt litke an understated neighborhood place rather than a destination. If you're in the neighborhood check it out.
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The place is way too crowded. It's seems like its filled with every self-help group or Friend of the Politically Correct. They take up lots of space and with the laptop people sitting there for... More

The place is way too crowded. It's seems like its filled with every self-help group or Friend of the Politically Correct. They take up lots of space and with the laptop people sitting there for hours you have to find a seat hidden between bookshelves. But if it's nice outside there's a great patio and it's less crowded. The male barista is the best...he pulls excellent shots of espresso. I also like to check out the magazines available. Off hours..it's terrific!
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This locally owned bookstore really has it all. A cozy fireplace with lots of comfortable seating; a great bakery cafe with good things to eat. - Honey Bear Cafe. Free WiFi access is available in... More

This locally owned bookstore really has it all. A cozy fireplace with lots of comfortable seating; a great bakery cafe with good things to eat. - Honey Bear Cafe. Free WiFi access is available in case you actually want to work. Best of all, Third Place has a great selection of both new and used books. This is a great place to pick up used children's books as well. The prices are very good and they always have interesting "featured" books at the front of the store. Parking is a breeze in the on site parking lot.
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Third place books is great- noone bothers you if you just want to read and not buy anything, they have live music a couple nights a week and lots of activities for kids. Also, the Honey Bear Cafe,... More

Third place books is great- noone bothers you if you just want to read and not buy anything, they have live music a couple nights a week and lots of activities for kids. Also, the Honey Bear Cafe, previously thought vanished from Seattle, has set up shop inside. Lovely neighborhood.
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