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    Black Cat

    3.8 (66 reviews)
    Open • 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    BLACK CAT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Cocktail and beer
    Diana C.

    The bartender was really hard working and amiable. I watched him serve a group of like 15 people and then I had to tell him my beer was flat and he was totally accommodating. He changed the gas and got me a new one quickly despite being the only one working the bar and even brought it to my table. The food was decent. I liked the grilled cheese and the vegan corn dog, but the fries were way too thick. More like potato wedges. They had lots of veggie and vegan options as well as a selection of snacks and entrees. It's a solid dive bar vibe with a few pinball machines and there's some patio seating too.

    Vodka soda and the highlight of the show Malort!

    Black Cat is one of those rare downtown Seattle bars that actually feels like a find. This bar has built a cult following for me and my friends for a good reason... strong drinks, zero pretension, and a reputation as the go to for Malört lovers in Seattle. If you're searching for a Belltown bar that isn't trying too hard, Black Cat nails it. The vibe is dark, cozy, and effortlessly the Seattle I love. The bartenders know their stuff, pour heavy, and somehow make Malört feel like a badge of honor rather than a dare. I bring all of my visiting family and friends because it's an effing staple!

    Friends having fun.
    Phil G.

    The Black Cat was open late on a Sunday night two friend from Wisconsin were visiting. We were already speaking in tongues by the time we sat down at the Black Cat's bar, and the woman bartender was very patient, even agreeing to snap photos of us. We had a great time, and there is nothing pretentious about the Black Cat. In fact, I was the most pretentious thing in the bar. I didn't notice anything distinctive about the Black Cat, but then, I wasn't noticing much of anything. It was fun though.

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    1 year ago

    Malort, perhaps the worst liquor ever conceived, is on tap here. It's a must-stop-shop.

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    2 years ago

    Service wasn't good, the bartender was quite rude. The ambience was unfriendly - we felt quite out of place.

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    Bartender was completely rude and ignored us the whole time. Proceeded to help everyone who came after us

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    Came in around 3pm on a thursday. Bartender was an absolute gem. Bar needs pbr tho. 10/10 great otherwise.

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    2 years ago

    Super fun place and the bartender was able to whip me up something delicious and nonalcoholic. It was much appreciated

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    They serve a variety of drinks, from cheap beers to classic cocktails. It's all about keeping it simple and fun!

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    10/10. Bartender spilled our beer on accident and apologized. Treated us with some good service and refilled us on the house.

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    2 years ago

    Nice bar and staff, but there are dogs inside on the furniture which makes it feel like an animal shelter. The fernet tap is cool though.

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    daniel handled the night so well under a ton of pressure. labor day weekend??? hire a 2nd fucking bartender and give this dude a raise.

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    8 years ago

    This place was an accidental find but so glad I found it. Super chill bar with amazing food. I had to go twice before my trip ended.

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    Unlisted - Movie night

    Unlisted

    4.1(23 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Lower Queen Anne

    Our first trip to Unlisted and we will be back. I made reservations (highly recommend) because we…read morehad tried to get in a couple times before and it was full. The food items we tried from the "specials" menu were fantastic. The Open Faced California roll was delicious! And the chicken & waffle was a delightfully delicious meal! Seating is limited. Reservations highly encouraged. Cocktails were quite tasty. Only note is that an Old Fashioned of any kind should be served with a solid cube and not on the rocks. Our server and greeter, Tawnie was lovely and so charming and helpful, as was the bartender, I failed to get her name, but she was fantastic.

    At least they finally responded to my review and email. So…read morethanks. They dropped the ball on countless layers I didn't say it before because I want to see businesses succeed. Be careful and pay attention before dining here. Their private event space had MAGGOT worms crawling around. I would suggest not eating your food without proper lighting. We value and appreciate great service, food and ambiance. EPIC FAIL Hi Beatrice, We are not interested in fulfilling this request. Steve's email was very clear. We wish you all the best, this just is not a good fit. Best, -Unlisted On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 8:49AM Beatrice Wood wrote: Happy Sunday Now that the dust has settled down from the holidays, We would love to make a reservations with your Suggest of giving us a discounted rate. Although we were very disappointed during new years holiday reservations, there are so many people that have had a great experience at Unlisted. We want to have a positive experience as well. Thanks in advance. Warmest

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    The Loupe Lounge - The Space Needle

    The Loupe Lounge

    4.3(86 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Lower Queen Anne
    •$$$

    Who deserves 10 stars? The Loupe Lounge does!…read more Here is the story. If you have a long layover you can stay at the airport or you can be a rebel and venture into the city. I am a rebel with a food cause and opted to dine at The Loupe Lounge on my layover. Well, that was the master plan but coming from Maui, there were delays and my little mission was diverted. Abort? Absolutely NOT! Being a SUPER optimistic about everything in life, I rushed to make a 5:30 p.m. reservation at 7:00 p.m. I know, it was pushing it but for $150 a person I did not want this opportunity to go to waste. We arrived at The Space Needle and were whisked up to The Loupe Lounge. The host was not sure if they could still serve us so she rushed to get the manager. She must have gone back to NYC Fashion Week because here comes the manager looking like a whole GQ model, super trendy manager in the house! Well, he accommodated us, very cool of him. You're an Angel cause we were starving! The food was packaged to go, it was so delicious I'm super bummed that we didn't get to experience this in person. It was pretty in a box can't imagine what it would have been like in person! Beggars can't be choosers! The meal was fantastic! Caviar was packaged with ice! How accommodating and it passed TSA. Drinks were amazing and Andrea was the BEST waitress! Lucky we had her! Overall, if I'm back in Seattle this is back on my to-do list! Very cool experience and worth every penny! Honestly pretty cheap considering all you get! The drinks alone were worth it!

    Old Fashioned - 4 stars Supernova Spritz - 4 stars…read more The lounge at the top of the Space Needle is all about the view--and that's the reason to be here. The drinks are nothing special and definitely not the highlight, but they get the job done while you take in one of the best panoramas in Seattle. The revolving lounge gives you a full 360-degree view of the city, so every seat feels like the best seat in the house. You can see all of downtown, the Puget Sound, and the peninsula across the water as the floor slowly rotates. It's an easy, relaxed way to take in everything without having to move around. Bottom line: don't come expecting craft-cocktail magic. Come for the incredible views, the unique experience, and the chance to see Seattle from above in a way that never gets old.

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    Some Random Bar - Crab nachos

    Some Random Bar

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Belltown
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    My husband and I stopped in after a long day visiting in seattle…read more What a jewel this place is! We started with cocktails and the warm pull apart bread and butter lettuce salad. The bread tasted homemade ...yeasty, flaky, warm....irresistible! The salad was excellent. The lettuce leaves were all fresh and paired perfectly with the cucumber, feta, bacon and house made dressing. Then we split the smoked pork tenderloin over polenta....the best pork tenderloin I've ever had. Perfect blend of flavors. Also seemed fully house made (which seems so rare anymore ). Service was attentive and helpful. Highly recommend!

    Went here recently for a random happy hour after work, had not been to this place in a couple of…read moreyears. I remembered that their drinks and bourbon selection/pricing used to be incredible. As with all things lately, prices have gone up on some of their rarer pours. The standard basic cocktails though were still reasonable and decently priced for the location. The atmosphere is great and service was pretty quick. The outdoor patio is still there which was a nice addition from 2019/2020 era. Some of their bourbons are still reasonably priced. Their food is pretty good. Would recommend the tacos, the burger, and carne asada. The nachos were not particularly for me, and also seemed to come out cold. Seemed to have cheese sauce instead of actual cheese. It was a cold day however. This place is mainly great for happy hour after work, but will come back and try dinner another time. Staff is great though. Really quaint and awesome spot to post up. good food, good service, good drinks, good selection, and still better pricing than most bars with what they have to offer. Will be going back again sooner. cheers

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    Bathtub Gin - Small bar with occupancy of 39 people

    Bathtub Gin

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    0.0 mi•Belltown
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    Within an expected back alley, you will find a wooden door with a small plate with the name"bathtub…read moreGin" on it. If you are lucky to find the doorway, you should knock to enter this speakeasy. This speakeasy is the gateway to a relaxing environment that has an occupancy of 39 guest. Upstairs you will find a small bar with a single table for two. In the basement you will find more tables and a back room which holds more guest. For refreshments, if you are a gin fan then this is the place to stop for a drink or two has they have a long list of gins. If you are not a gin fan, there are plenty of other drinks to wet your whistle! We had great service on a Sunday, but during holidays, especially Halloween the place gets packed. You may want to secure a reservation during peak times. Lastly be careful in the area.

    This speakeasy was a bit of a struggle to find but that's what makes it exciting. Located in an…read moreunassuming alleyway, the bar is located behind a plain wooden door. The space is very small and intimate. They have a bar located upstairs with stool seating and a few small tables downstairs. We had a party of six but luckily they were able to seat us downstairs without much of a wait. For drinks, I ordered their I'm mad, you're mad cocktail which was light and delicious. It also had cranberry bitters sprinkled on top which added a nice touch. My friend asked the bartender to surprise her with a light and fruity drink and her cocktail also tasted delicious. Overall, a great spot but would be better for small parties.

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    Speakeasy vibes are strong here

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    4.4(90 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Belltown
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    (Visiting from Florida)…read more Came here for a Birthday Brunch and enjoyed the tasting/ pairing menu. There was six courses with a cocktail/mini cocktail for each for $60, with the option to add oysters or steak, eggs, bone marrow for additional cost. The drinks were curated by one who was definitely passionate about their craft and the food aligned, as well. The interior was vibey and set up like a lounge, with artist, urban/underground decor from the dining room to the bathroom. The service was the best -- th owner was super kind, welcoming, and had a lot of hospitality. Our server was also super sweet and passionate about the drinks she curated. It wasn't crowded at all on a Sunday for such a deal, so that was a super pleasant surprise, too. The parking is free, but definitely an area in proximity to homeless people but they were kind and minded their business. I also hear they have a night life vibe as well.

    I promise my review stars are based on the food, and the drink I had but I had to share what…read morehappened musically at this bar. haha The place is so nice when you walk in and has such a COOL and COMFY vibe. I would love to have a nice bar to patronize, but the bar food menu doesn't match bar food vibe. I am curious what dinner would be like here. Whoever owns this bar and whoever is curating this menu is absolutely a music head. No debate. And here's your gentle PSA: please pass that love of music AND hip-hop history to your waitstaff. Because what happened to me... was personal. There are three drinks on the menu that basically scream, "someone in here grew up on hip-hop and never emotionally left the 90s." We've got: ATLiens Aquemini 2 ____ a Butterfly (fill in the blank, but if you know, you KNOW Kendrick Lamar, 2015) Now listen this is not "aqua-mini." This is Outkast. Andre 3000. Big Boi. Southern rap royalty. It is pronounced Ah-kwim-in-eye The waitress looks me dead in my soul and says, "Oh, you mean the Aqua-mini." I was transported out of my body. Now here's the issue: I would've let it go...if a Kendrick Lamar song wasn't also on the menu. Because why are we confidently mispronouncing Outkast while casually referencing Pulitzer-level rap on the same drink list? At that point I realized I was surrounded by people under 34 who had never had to wait for TRL, decode a CD booklet, or defend Southern rap. No one in my group shared my emotional breakdown. Not one gasp. Prices & Drinks (important part): Let's talk about the $18 drink situation. I paid $18 for an Aquemini and received...vibes. Not buzz. At $18, I expect at least a whisper of alcohol. Instead, I got decorative hydration. My husband's Blueberry Smash? Better. More flavor. More personality. So now I'm sitting there thinking: I paid premium pricing for a drink I had to defend and pronounce correctly myself... and still left sober. Food: I was a little hungry and ordered fried shrimp (not on the online menu) The shrimp was fine. Just fine. The dipping sauce tried its best, and I respect that effort. Why is everything either wagyu, mussels, duck, or something you need a culinary degree to pronounce like gruyere but I can't just get a basic bar plate? Wagyu sliders, chicken bites would have been nice because I don't usually go out thinking, "Tonight feels like Wagyu and mussels at the bar." Service: I'm from Los Angeles, so I'm familiar with urban sketchy with a side of vibes. The activities near the parking spaces was very sketch. I was with a group of 8, including my husband so I felt protected by numbers. Inside, it was a Friday night but surprisingly empty. The music was loud enough to feel like a party, but quiet enough that you could still hear each other. We tried to rearrange seating to accommodate our group and the waitress said "I'm not walking around you, so keep this aisle clear." Which was fair, but also, there are gentler ways to say "I need this walkway." Or tell us the better way to set up seating in the empty bar. I didn't have a second drink frankly because I was never asked. Most places I go the waitress will come and ask if I want another drink. I don't live in Seattle, so this was my intro to night time bar life in the city. Sleepless in Seattle? I think in 2026 it's more like Sleepy in Seattle by looking at the emptiness.

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