bar hop

A Twist on the Classic Manhattan at The Nest

The Thompson Hotel’s new rooftop bar provides the perfect pairing: a Seattle twist on a classic with the best sky-high bar view in town

The Eagle is best enjoyed in a wide-mouthed old fashioned glass with a single, giant cube of ice

The Backdoor at Roxy’s

The Backdoor at Roxy’s

On a street lined with watering holes, this sexy little speakeasy nestled behind Roxy’s Diner in Fre

THE VIBE: The room’s feel is theatrical, yet intimate. The high wooden ceilings are decked with antique chandeliers and window frames suspended in midair. The VIP room is donned with floor-to-ceiling red velvet curtains. Great for dates, a casual cocktail or even a bros’ night out (all-you-can-eat ribs on Sundays, $18.95), it’s a revolving door…

The Forge Lounge

The Forge Lounge

A new casual downtown Seattle bar is made for sandwich-lovers and ferry riders.

A new watering hole sits along the steel paths of the pedestrian walkway downtown, offering a sweet escape during long ferry waits. THE VIBE: A clean, industrial theme beckons: Brick walls are decked with black-and-white photos of steamers and steel workers, and drinkers sink down at one of three micro steel-lined tables or take a…

Bar Hop: Tommy Gun

Bar Hop: Tommy Gun

Inside Capitol Hill's new hideout.

Tommy Gun Bar owner Erin Nestor (of The BottleNeck Lounge in Madison Valley) opened Tommy Gun (1703 E Olive Way; 206.323.4866) in March just a couple of blocks away from the future Capitol Hill Light Rail Station. The Prohibition-era name is a nod to craft cocktails and serious camaraderie. THE VIBE: Raw-wood-paneled walls, dark lighting…

Bar Ferd’nand Brings a Mellow, Airy Vibe to Capitol HIll

Bar Ferd’nand Brings a Mellow, Airy Vibe to Capitol HIll

Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand blends casual with romantic.

Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand (1531 Melrose Ave.; 206.623.5882; ferdinandthebar.com) blends casual with romantic. Owned by Matthew Dillon of neighboring Sitka & Spruce, Marc Papineau and Jared Baily, this intimate bar is perfect for a cozy second date or an impromptu wine appreciation session.   THE VIBE: Mellow, rustic and airy, Bar Ferd’nand…

1022 South: Tacoma's Hidden Jewel

1022 South: Tacoma’s Hidden Jewel

We ventured to Tacoma to sample libations from a praise-worthy bar.

The New York Times recently named 1022 South (1022 South J St.; 253.627.8588; 1022south.com) in Tacoma’s Hilltop district “home to some of the most fascinating apothecary cocktail work on the West Coast.” Given such praise, we ventured outside our usual Bar Hop range to explore the 2-year-old space, which is co-owned by Chris Keil and…

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