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    Drink and Ink

    4.2 (29 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Closed 1:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Happy hour specials

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    Denyce M.

    What an absolutely adorable bar! I was not sure what to expect when we were invited to meet some friends here for birthday drinks. I have passed this place many times, knowing that it was a tattoo place. I sort of imagined that you could sit and watch your person get a tattoo and have a drink while doing. Didn't even occur to me that it was a separate bar. From the street there is nothing to suggest that a very cute and cool, chilled vibe place this is. It is small, so I would not go there late at time during these COVID times, but for an early drink, it is a most welcome addition to our rotation. The bartenders and the owner were very friendly and chatty in a nice way. They made me feel like a regular, even though it was my first time there. And the regulars are nice as well...I spent about 20 min talking to a gentleman who said he regularly comes in on Tuesdays but happened to stop in for a drink after shopping at Target. They do have monitors so you can watch people get their tattoos done and outlets under the bar to charge your phone...nice! There is great art on the walls, the bar and the ceiling and the drinks are reasonably price. Best of all, they have splits of bubbles, so you know I am in. The Doctor and I will be paying this place a visit for drinks. I think they let you bring food in as well, but I would call first to verify.

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    Erika G.

    LOVE this slightly voyeruistic bar. Sidle up to the bar, and watch people next door at the tattoo parlor make bad decisions. In the form of tattoos. When we were there, we saw two people bail before the process was over. What do they do, then? Overall, a great place. The bartenders are very friendly, chatty and adorable. The bar itself is clean, and welcoming. A great addition to an area that was sort of dead before. I hope they thrive, and I'll be back to help them do so. Neighborhood bar with a twist: voyeurism!

    Lisa S.

    I came in here on a Tuesday evening, so I am not sure how it is on a Friday or Saturday night. But I loved this bar, mostly because of the bartender and his Nintendo 64! He has it set up in the corner and has both Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. You can play for free! Very fun way to spend the evening. Drinks here are a bit pricey but he hooked it up for us a little bit. Recommend trying their IPA on special because it's worth the price!

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    I am responding to my friends MK review below... the response is appalling. We went to tattoo factory to get our tattoos and were suggested to get a drink at the bar until our time was up. We ordered a drink and closed out when it was our turn. We went back because my friend did not finish her can of wine and the bar told her he was holding it for her. After our tattoos we went back and she finished her drink and I ordered another. Our total bill was 32$. My friend sent me the receipt the next day thinking I signed for her. WHICH I DID NOT AND THE SIGNATURE ON THE RECEIPT IS NOT LEGIBLE AT ALL. We then noticed we both have random charges on both of our cards - when she's the one who paid for the bill. Pictures below -since the respondent stated we were lying. We cannot dispute these charges as they were on our debit cards... we thought we found a local bar we would frequent apparently not.

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    Glenn B.

    I've got two ways to judge a bar. I am a huge fan of microbrews - it means a lot to me to have a great selection of brews. Drink and Ink has a very solid selection of brews - but nothing on tap - so I can't give it four stars until they get the taps going. However, the second thing: Easy and comfortable atmosphere, this place has at an almost magical level. I'm a shut-away from Seattle, how do I keep getting into chats with everyone at this place? So, a skeleton of grace and beauty lives here - someone just needs to get a draft beer into the lovely bones of that hand.

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    A treasure! Favorite neighborhood bar; the head bartender makes the best cocktails and everyone who frequents there are hella cool!

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    solid cocktails, bar seating as well as counter seating along the walls, small place and an every day happy hour. bartender was great

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    My sister and I got tatted here. Cute bar, good vibes! I'd be going back for drinks and not necessarily the tatts again though.

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    This was the best bar we stumbled upon! Jon the bartender was AMAZING. Cannot wait to come back here to drink and get inked!

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    Wonderful bar. Drink while you wait your turn to ink or just drink. Either way you'll enjoy the staff and atmosphere.

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    This bar next door to the tattoo factory is the best place to watch someone get inked while having a nice drink.

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