I've been here twice now. The first time was on a Friday at 9 pm and it was crazy packed and didn't have a great experience. The second time was also on a Friday but right when they first opened and it was much nicer. The bartender was so friendly and hilarious which elevated our experience but we also really enjoyed our drinks. I love that there is a big selection of Asian inspired cocktails. Overall, I would recommend this place as a pre dinner cocktail joint otherwise, it gets a little busy after. read more

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The shenron was awesome! So smooth--no burning after taste and you could really appreciate the pandan and cononut aroma. The service was phenomenal The ambiance was chill read more

1988 Cocktail Lounge - Shenron - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Do you love cocktails or Karaoke? Well if you love one or the other then you should be coming here. My never ending search for great cocktail bars whenever im home visiting lead me here. If you take a look at the menu they've got some really adventurous unique drinks to try along with the classics. If you're not into cocktails then stay and hang for the karaoke. You can sing up front or you can sing from your seat, but if you are into cocktails then im sure you'll probably want an espresso martini. Thats usually the magic words for everyone 30+. Now if you're feeling adventurous and love boba then you've gotta try the Momo. This is your adult boba cocktail and honestly one of the best drinks they have. Tried the Juniper which was super refreshing, the Shenron which if you love Pandan this is a must try, and the Zenith was an experience to be had. Definitely will be making my way here whenever I'm in town to get my cocktail fix. If you havent heard of this place, and have b een on the hunt for some great cocktails or even just a fun place to karaoke then check this place out. read more

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Update!: I've now been here several times and this is what you should know. Drinks: As a cocktail person, I will confidently say, these are the best cocktails south of downtown. My top for the area would be 1. 1988 Cocktail Lounge 2. Velvet Elk 3. The Alley Food: The food here oddly oddly extremely good. The burger is the standout and if you like the burger down the street... congrats - you have a new fav here. Staff: Everyone here is amazingly amazingly friendly and genuinely happy to be working. What can be better: Look you're going to have to be in a particular mood for this Neo-asian style vibe that may or may not start to play loud pop music, but you're doing yourself a disservice if you let that stop you from visiting here... Everything else here is phenomenal and also made with care and creativity. - Updating my previous score to perfect! read more

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Great for late night dinner with friends or a romantic dinner. Came here a few times with friends and this place never disappoints. The banh mi is savory and juicy. The fries that come with it is immaculate. Best fries I've ever had that is not from a fast food joint. Super crispy and crunchy and it comes with a special sauce. The creamy udon is one of my favorites. Filled with lots of flavor! Everyone here is so welcoming and makes this place energetic! The service is top tier. They're very fast and attentive. Highly recommend bringing your family and friends here! read more

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This is such a cute lounge! They have a great and creative selection of cocktails, karaoke and a cute outdoor area. The service is always top tier, just a great environment for Friday night drinks. read more

1988 Cocktail Lounge - love spell - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Drinks are yummy and aesthetic. Staff is attentive and super nice. I got a complimentary birthday drink so bonus points for that. I definitely have to come back when it's late at night for karaoke. read more

1988 Cocktail Lounge - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fairly new cocktail bar in Georgetown! This place specializes in more Asian ingredients, with a number of drinks that are tea-based. I appreciated that they list out which drinks on the menu have caffeine, for those that are cautious in having caffeine at night. We went here on a Saturday night around 9pm and there were a few open tables left, and it got less busy as the night goes on but surprisingly the last hour before closing drew in a full house. We tried the following cocktails: 1) Momo - very strong, undiluted cocktail with hojicha tea infused whiskey and boba syrup. It is basically an alcoholic boba milk tea drink, and I am a fan 2) Geisha - good notes of lychee, jasmine tea-based cocktail. Good presentation with the butterfly that is actually edible as it is rice paper 3) Zenith - presented in another nice chinaware, you savor notes of pho flavor and it is really smooth, easy to drink 4) Juniper - I am a sucker for egg whites so I had to get this. Presentation on the egg white is not as good as the other drinks. The drink is quite citrusy with the orange peel shavings on top as garnish, and the chrysanthemum complements with that. We got the umami fries that pairs extremely well with the Zenith as the fries involved fish sauce, basil, Thai chili peppers, etc. For $9, it was good value as the portion was huge. Service was decent as the drinks were delivered in a timely manner and water refills are present. Overall, this is a cool cocktail bar and it is currently still considered a hidden gem, but it is up and coming! read more

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We haven't had food here yet, but have visited twice for cocktails at the bar. The staff is attentive and friendly and the bartenders are extremely talented. I love sitting at the bar and watching them carefully create their beautiful drinks. Each cocktail is a piece of art, and every cocktail I've had here is so good. So balanced. So beautiful. The decor is dark and cozy, perfect for a date night. read more

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What a hidden gem in Georgetown! 1988 is one of the few cocktail lounges in the area and is Asian inspired. Their menu is creative, thoughtful, and beautiful. Momo was the strongest alcohol flavor of the cocktails. We did not try the food but want to next time! It was busy at 10:30pm with a small wait. There are roughly 10 tables and bar seating. read more

We were exploring around Georgetown and stumbled upon the 1988 Cocktail Lounge. The decor looked really nice inside. Nice friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. We saw they also have a small backyard patio that's dog friendly! With heat lamps! We were promptly seated and decided to try some drinks! Cocktails: Momo - hochija tea infused whisky, brown sugar Boba syrup. This was super unique and a fun experience, would recommend! Love Potion - Vodka, lemon, cranberry, hibiscus tea, rose water. This one was a hit at the table Juniper - Gin, tangerines, lemon, chrysanthemum, egg whites. Refreshing! Into the Forrest, a smoked bourbon drink. This drink grabs attention, a must try for Bourbon fans. Hot B*tch spicy tequila drink. As a lover of spicy stuff, this was my fave On to the food: Banh Mi Smash Burger - if you like banh mi, and you like burgers, well, you can see where this is going. Very creative and delicious! Fried Chicken Thigh burger (It's a special, call to see if available). This was our favorite! One of the best chicken sandwiches I've had. I'd come back just for this dish! Enoki Fritters - such a good appetizer, very popular at the table! Everyone kept commenting how good it was. Who knew you could fry enoki. I mean, you can fry anything but the execution is fantastic here. Umami Fries! So addicting and delicious! If you told me you can mix fish sauce and fries, I woulda thought it's a crazy concept. Absolutely scrumptious. We came back at night to 1988 and to our surprise, the bar was popping with karoke! I'm pretty stage shy, and the staff were so inclusive that I had to give it a try. Such a fun experience here! Unlike other places that call themselves asian fusion but just serve multiple ethnic Asian food, this place is legit Asian fusion with so much creativity. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Went on a Wednesday night with a big group for a birthday celebration and the staff was super friendly and accommodating. They pushed tables together so we could all sit as a group. We brought Crumbl cookies and they were cool with us snacking on them at the bar. The drinks were both aesthetic and delicious (I tried the Love Spell, which is rose-infused, and one of the tea cocktails). The food was amazing too. I had the pho poutine, umami fries, Brussels sprouts, and veggie egg rolls. All were great, but the Brussels sprouts were a standout! Overall, it's a great bar with a fun vibe. Bonus: Happy hour on Wednesday runs from 9pm-midnight. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

1988 Cocktail Lounge - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We popped in for a quick drink before dinner next door, but we could have stayed much longer just sitting at the bar and watching the artistry go into the hand crafted cocktails. Wow!!! It's impressive!! The Love Spell comes with a side car atomizer (filled with rose water I assume) which is a gorgeous presentation. The Zenith is served in a porcelain teapot type cup with smoke pumped inside. I wanted one just for the unveiling experience!! The cocktails all have such artistry that they create a unique cocktail experience that I only really observed. I need to come back to immerse myself in this! read more

Fun drinks but all that I tried were too sweet for my palate. Would be good for someone who likes sweet drinks. read more

Food and drinks were so good! I love the Asian inspired flavors and dishes. Service was excellent! I got the Bo Ne and fries, and The Zenith for my drink. We also got the soju tower. I'm going to try the banh mi smash burger next, I heard it was a 10/10! Love this place, it's a cool / cute spot for a hang out, plus they have a small outdoor patio. Definitely my new go to spot read more

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We stumbled upon 1988 when searching for dinner/drinks close to the Museum of Flight, and I'm so glad we did! You can't beat their Happy Hour offerings, although I did opt for a cocktail that was not included in the HH promos. The Love Potion cocktail was superb--10/10 for presentation and taste! As for our food, we ordered the Pho Poutine and it was the perfect execution of two very different worlds & cuisines. We also had the friend Enoki mushrooms, which were excellent as well. To top it all off, the service and ambiance were spectacular too! We will definitely be back to try more. And maybe their sister restaurant next door. :) read more

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I was looking to grab a cocktail and some food in Georgetown, and both were fantastic here. Plus I got top tier service - the host Morgen was super helpful, fun and engaging! As a gin lover, I really enjoyed the Theros cocktail and the double smash burger was the perfect evening meal with my drink. read more

We fell in love with 1988 on our first trip. Each of the bartenders and hostess had in ears "com" to communicate quickly with one another. It's brilliant and makes for a service experience that is above and beyond. I tried the Zenith which is a smoked cocktail with a house made pho simple syrup. It sounds crazy but it is next level cocktail craftsmanship. We will return soon to experience more of 1988's offerings. read more

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What a great new addition to Georgetown! Stop by with my friends to visit our friend's new lounge. It's very classy inside. The menu and drinks are definitely Asian forward and I love every bit of it. Some of the drinks are fun take on classic Vietnamese dishes and the menu had a lot of great options. I had unfortunately already eaten so we settled for some appetizers.. the enoki fritter were perfectly seasoned and oh so crispy. Didn't care for the sauce that accompanied the fritter because I think a garlic aioli would be a tastier option than the spicy Mayo dip they offered but that's just a personal opinion. My friends and I really enjoyed this place. It was really fun and we had a great time. I had the gravity drinks and zenith. Lemme tell you though the zenith drink is so delicious. It's suppose to remind you of pho and they really nailed it. Had great flavored and the drinks had all the tasty aromatics of pho. Morgan was our server and she was amazing at handling our big group. There were 9 of us trying to get a big table and ordering drinks and shots. She's amazing. Oh most of my friends ordered the salty bitch and raved about how good their cocktail was. If you're familiar with chanh muoi (Vietnamese salty lemonade) that was exactly what it tastes like. Anyways, stop by and check it out for yourself! We'll definitely be back to try some of the food. read more

1988 Cocktail Lounge - Enoki fritters and umami fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went on a saturday night around 10pm. It wasn't super busy with about 5 other tables. No wait! But it started to get full around 11:30pm. Food was super good. We got: Pho Poutine 5/5: Tastes JUST like pho! Super flavorful. Enoki Fitters 4.5/5: super crispy. The yuzu aioli was a perfect pairing. The cocktails were a show stopper. Every single cocktail was balanced and well thought out. Barely can taste the alcohol but they were definitely strong. The absolute best was the Geisha which reminded me of ice tea drinks at a very high end tea/boba shops in China. The DTF drink was also amazing. It reminded me of the cucumber salad at Din Tai Fung but in drink form! It was so yummy. 10/10 service Will be back soon! read more

I love coming here for happy hour, it's near my house so easy to get to. This is a fun newer spot in Georgetown and they have an amazing cocktail menu and some great bar bites. Jasmine has been my server several of my visits and she's so friendly and inviting! Dark moody bar vibe and they will do late night karaoke! If you're looking for more family friendly spot they have Kuma right next door, they share a kitchen and have a fuller food menu with a lot of the same drink options! read more

Food and service was great, we will return and try more dishes. The waitlist was great and accurately timed. read more

I came on a Sunday afternoon for some cocktails and did not regret it. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was solid and drinks were yummy. I was surprised how much I liked the fried rice! Simple but tasty. The "zenith" pho inspired cocktail was an interesting drink too. I'll be back to try the other cocktails!! I recommend this place if you're looking for a casual spot to have a drink and unwind. read more

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This place was so fun! It was a great way to celebrate mine and my fiancé's engagement. The karaoke topped off the experience! read more

1988 Cocktail Lounge - Umami Fries and Zenith drinks - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In general I'm not a cocktail person however the drinks here are amazing. The creativity and concoctions they have are truly different. The food is also really good. Fried enokis are a must. The smash Burger is actually legit! It has pickles in there which is blasphemy. However I still are it and it was freaking good. Will I eat pickles room now on.... That's still a no. Throw in a lil live karaoke and you are gonna have a blast! I would highly recommend coming here! read more

Checked out this new bar in Georgetown with friends. The unique and delicious drinks will definitely keep me coming back and there were a variety of delicious foods to try that you don't see everywhere else. I tried the Juniper which was light and refreshing and you can't go wrong with the bo ne and garlic noodles. Servers were friendly, made sure we were hydrated with delicious drinks, and gave great recommendations. read more

1988 Cocktail Lounge - Juniper was delicious! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had the fries it was very umani flavor. Service was fast. Very modern type of vibe. read more

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The drinks are so good. I had the Love Spell, Shisho Pretty and Geisha. Each one was amazing. The service is just as good as the umami fries! Morgan you're amazing!!! Can't wait to come back read more

A new gem in Georgetown. We visited during their soft opening night and we were not disappointed. The ambiance strikes a balance between modern and cozy. And the staff were extremely friendly. We tried the Mai Wake Up Call, Salty B*tch, Sheron and Zenith, all of which were amazing with its own unique Asian inspired touch. We also ordered some finger foods, the umami fries and garlic green beans which were a nice pairing to the drinks. We will definitely be back to try their entire menu! read more

My friends and I have been coming here every month since they opened, the drinks are incredible and the nights they have karaoke are a lot of fun. While we come for the drinks and atmosphere, we stay because the hostess Morgan is super friendly and accommodating. She makes it work for our larger group even on nights that seating seems impossible. read more

Love this new cocktail bar in the neighborhood!! I've tried the Zenith, the Geisha and the Autumn's up. All three were delicious and beautifully presented. Food at the soft opening was also really good, currently it looks like they have a bar food only menu but the fries and other nibbles are great supplements to your drinks. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, I highly recommend you check it out!! read more

Came for happy hour, mid week, after an event downtown. Cute decor, cool ambiance, and the staff was so friendly and helpful:-) The brussels, fried enokis and pho fries were fantastic. Would highly recommend hitting up this spot; daytime or evening! read more

Great food and cocktails!!! Salty bitch (preserved salty lemon) is my favorite! Definitely need to come back again to try other drinks

Came here a few weeks ago with friends for drinks because we didn't wanna go all the way to downtown for drinks and pay $30 for parking when you could use that extra $ for more alcohol. Turned out to be a great decision. This is an Asian fusion bar. I really like how they incorporated Vietnamese ingredients in their cocktails! The food here is amazing. The MANGO SALAD is a MUST GET. I also tried the Salty Bitch and it was really good. It's literally is an alcoholic electrolyte drink. No Hangover the next day. Staff there were super friendly! Would definitely come back. read more

My husband and I really like 1988! It's an initmate space where you can sit with friends and chat the night away. The staff is very attentive and checked in on us from time to time. I highly reccomend the umami fries, enoki fritters, and the Audrey. Definitely going back again! read more

Came here on a Saturday night for the first time. I like that the place was dim and little lighting makes it quite warm. The server (Morgen) that served us was exceptional and quite funny. I told her I don't drink and she recommended the best mocktail with ginger (extra gingery! Yum. For food, I definitely liked the French fries and the smash burger. read more

The cocktails were so good! And that enoki fritter, so crispy, it was perfect. Mango salad was refreshing, green beans were also very tasty. We ordered 7 cocktails for our table and it came out really fast. They all looked great and tasted just like the descriptions. Will definitely come back again to try more of their food items. read more

I was driving around town and happened to see a new spot that just opened up. My wife and I sat by the bar. We ordered 4 signature cocktails, they were all really good. We also tried the "bo be" and the banh mi burger. It has a fusion flavor of american and Vietnamese cuisine. I thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. We will definitely come back to this place the next time we are in town. read more

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Best cocktail bar in Seattle: feels good, smells good and the drinks are delicious. I recommend the Weasley's or whatever it is they're putting the mysterious steam into. read more

Great new place in Georgetown. The cocktails were innovative and delicious. And the fun bar food (we had a burger, umami fries, and fried enoki mushrooms) was flavored right. The highlight was the staff, Morgan, who was attentive, responsive, and clearly knew her stuff. Will definitely go back. read more