Seattle's Best Neighborhood Bar

Columbia City pub-turned-cafe has neighborhood crowds flocking for the stiff cocktails, friendly service and drink-friendly finger foods.

Reviews:

• “Surprisingly disappointing”
• “Best local bar, excellent drinks”
• “Great Service and Fabulous Personality”
• “A place where everybody knows your name”
• “Great customer service, Great drinks/food, Comfortable atmosphere”

Tips: Open most of the day, diners can pretty much take their pick of what craving to serve and when—from breakfast bagels and burritos to dinner-size portions of pastas and panini sandwiches.

Lottie’s Lounge

The emphasis is on beer and community at this friendly Phinney Ridge alehouse.

Reviews:

• “The end is near….”
• “Great beer and food, HORRIBLY slow service”
• “This Place Has Gone Downhill”
• “Awesome fish & chips & beer selection”
• “Not worth it”

Tips: Kids are welcome at the tables, but not allowed in the bar area.

Barking Dog Alehouse

A laid-back lounge on the quieter side of Capitol Hill swears by fresh cocktails and sushi.

Reviews:

• “Cool place, good sushi”
• “Quality product and receptive to listen to customer complaints”
• “Whenever You’re in the Area.”
• “Terrific cocktails and sushi”
• “I keep coming back”

Tips: Instead of pitchers, beer fans can order jugs of beer from the Pacific Rim Brewery.

Liberty or email Liberty

Fun pub offers fried foods, billiards, nightly drink specials, games and a light atmosphere with “no fights,” say the staff.

Reviews:

• “Good local place, good clam strips cool people”
• “BEST daytime Bartendar in Town”
• “poor service”
• “good local hang out”
• “A great local pub !”

Tips: If the darts, billiards and arcade games aren’t enough, bring your laptop and game away—there’s free Wi-Fi.

The Goose Pub N Eatery

The diner that time forgot has been serving up square meals to neighborhood regulars since 1965.

Reviews:

• “Highly over rated…below average food”
• “I love this place — reasonably priced, but excellent beef”
• “One of the best hamburgers in Seattle? I don’t think so”
• “Excellent”
• “Nice Staff!!!”

Tips: Kids enjoy their own menu, a toy box filled with goodies and crayons and paper tableside.

Wedgwood Broiler

A slice of summertime creeps onto the Hill at this nightspot inspired by the romantic feel of old Havana.

Reviews:

• “Too much hassle”
• “Shady Bartenders!”
• “Great music, dancing, decor, cocktails”
• “$10 MOJITOS AND HORRIBLE SERVICE? NO THANKS!”
• “Disappointing”

Tips: Happy hour runs daily 4pm-7pm and features half-price bottles of wine.

Havana

Decorated like a Parisian street, this Capitol Hill bar has European beers on tap and a lengthy wine list.

Reviews:

• “Great service & atmosphere!!”
• “Like a bunch of mini lounges in one”
• “Still is my favorite place to be.”
• “Dump!”
• “It’s a Love-Hate Relationship”

Tips: The cafe offers free wi-fi for those wanting to sip a beer while working.

Cafe Metropolitain

An internationally inspired tapas menu, live jazz and elegantly composed cocktails make this neighborhood favorite a lively spot for romance.

Reviews:

• “A little pricey if you ask me”
• “Failed on all levels”
• “Great Date Spot”
• “Lovely and Delicious”
• “Nothing special, horrendous service”

Tips: Known for its seasonally changing, highly inventive cocktail list, there’s also a very affordably priced by-the-glass wine list and a short but sweet list of beers on tap.

Mona’s Bistro and Lounge

Locals are loving this hidden Maple Leaf bistro for its relaxed feel and first-rate food.

Reviews:

• “Not what it used to be”
• “A Jewel, take your time and enjoy”
• “Great food, small portions, slow service”
• “Perfect night out!”
• “over-rated”

Tips: Along with 11 beers on tap, the Jones offers signature cocktails—try the Jones mojito, made with Bacardi limon rum that’s been infused with mint leaves for a week.

The Jones

Classy Seattleites and in-the-know oenophiles frequent this elegant wine bar at the top of Queen Anne.

Reviews:

• “PRETENTIOUS!!! with no real reason.”
• “Couldnt have asked for a better evening”
• “Great food, find a private table if you can!”
• “Perfect neighborhood wine bar for anyone with the love of wine”
• “Only for the uninformed”

Tips: Bring the kids: they can snack on a kids’ panini in peanut butter and jelly, nutella or grilled cheese.

Bricco della Regina Anna

German fare finds a home on Ballard’s most happening street.

Reviews:

• “drink the beer, skip the food”
• “Can’t beat $2.50 jager/schnapps on Sat nights.”
• “Great food and location”
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• “Great People!!”

Tips: Early in the week, kitchen specials are priced to reward those who can make it in during off-peak hours.

The People’s Pub