We had so much fun at this bar. It's a little hard to find the first time, the sign is tiny and the door blends in with the wall! Once inside, that kind of added to the coolness factor. You walk in here and feel like you're suddenly in a different country! Decor and vibe is super cool and the drink menu is funky and bizarre - in a good way!! Our first round we ordered the Four Rivers and the Belmont Avenue - both were great. I like the descriptive words under each drink to summarize the flavors you will experience. The Belmont was a gorrrgeous drink and so sweet and creamy. Could have had like 5 of those! Second round my husband got the Fixed Cobbler and liked it. I got the most crazy-sounding drink on the menu, figuring it sounded so strange that it HAD to be good! The Silk Road: rum, coconut milk, curry, ginger, and a few other things. It was fantastic in the weirdest way. Almost gave me spiced eggnog vibes. And served in a hilarious porcelain Buddha statue glass! It was a fun experience. Next time we're in Seattle we will DEFINITELY be back!! read more

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One of the best cocktail lounges in Seattle. It's a small speakeasy but the vibes and drinks are great. The service is also very good. It's a classy place to go with a small or large group read more

Dang. My local friends took me here and I loved it. Speakeasy vibe They have really unique cocktails and I'm a sucker for those - curry and wild mushrooms They also have really nice banana splits - lychee, coconut tapioca, mango, sticky rice.. yum!! The bartenders also know their regulars aka great service read more

I always have a fun time there, cocktails are excellent and the staff are so nice! I like mostly the first page cocktails. read more

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Foreign national is a small speakeasy style bar. It's a great place to pop in on a Friday or Saturday for a few cocktails to start or end the night. I ordered the Guadalajara, a fruity and citriusy drink to start, and later ordered the Bobby burns, a darker smokier whisky based drink paired with a small shortbread cookie. Both were prepared to impress and were interesting to the palette. I was also pleasantly surprised how well the shortbread cookie paired with the drink I ordered. Overall, a great cocktail bar with incredible attention to detail intended to delight your senses. Expect a bit of a wait though as the bar is pretty small! read more

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You might walk right past the door if you dont see the plaque its almost a speak easy. Small and with limited tables and seats has a quaint vibe. The bartenders are very knowledgeable but chose to get a beer and a shot to pre-game. The thai whiskey and lucky buddha beer is $12 and worth it. IG @backpacking_rob read more

Favorite speakeasy in the Seattle area. It's right next door to Stateside - you might miss the door if you're not careful. There might be a wait because the bar itself is quite small. Excellent selection of cocktails - the server can recommend the best suited one for you based on how you're feeling. I had "the expat" today and will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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I really loved my experience at Foreign National! The combination of the funky decor, awesome food and drinks, and excellent servers makes Foreign National a must visit spot in Seattle.I can imagine that this place can get really crowded on the weekends; it was packed on a random weekday evening. All the drinks we tried were excellent. They were all so unique and delicious. The toasted egg yolks were amazing. It was probably one of the most delicious bites I took during my visit to Seattle. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

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I can't say it enough! This team is consistently on par with the best. Drinks are amazing. Ambience is great. Service is some of the best and without all the pretentious attitude I've encountered at other cocktail bars. read more

Tiny "speakeasy" style bar with an amazing selection of unique drinks. The place is super small (maybe seats 20 people max?) so definitely not a spot for big groups. But the drinks are really good - in particular the Silk Road was flavored with curry, which I had never had before, but turned out very nicely. Drinks aren't cheap ($13+) but coming from San Francisco it seemed reasonable. Not a spot for the vodka soda-close it crowd but definitely a great spot to check out if you want to try some interesting Asian/tiki style drinks. read more

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Very atmospheric and impressive, especially for Seattle. We've been drinking around the world and this place rivals bars/speakeasies in the bigger cities like DC, LA and SF, and maybe even London! In speakeasy fashion it's dark, intimate and cozy, with a hip, trendy vibe thanks to an aesthetic bar display and cool oversized disco ball. The drink list is complex and exotic--and that's just how we like it! While we don't love every drink--we've tried about 10 so far, my go-to is SILK ROAD, which comprises of a curry and coconut flavor, making it a drink on the "savory" side (don't worry it's not gross in any way). It's served in a ceramic cup shaped like a Buddha. Extra points for that. Whenever we come here we also get some food. The CHEESEBURGER BAO is eye-rolling-into-the-back-of-your-head delicious!!! Best cheeseburgers I might've ever had. Just get them, trust me. We bring friends and everyone has loved them! Sometimes there's a line outside the door, sometimes there isn't. But it's worth the wait and the bouncers are actually nice. This place has become our favorite cocktail lounge in Seattle so far! read more

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Really lovely little bar. It had quite a line out the door on a Saturday night, so I would recommend trying to go on a weekday if possible. The ambiance inside is very retro and staff was super accommodating even though we got in about ten minutes before last call. Drinks were beautiful and delicious! read more

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The drinks were very good. The low star count is for the service. We asked the server to split the check in half between our party... not multiple checks with a complex order - 2 checks, and they acted like it was the biggest deal in the world. It's 2023 I don't understand why taking 45 seconds to ask guests what they had is a huge hassle. The drinks are on average $16 a piece, so you can easily spend $100 in an hour, but you can't take one minute to split our check? We went to a restaurant right before that had absolutely no problem doing this. I'm so sick of this Seattle elitist "I'm doing you a favor" attitude in bars. Your drinks are good your people skills need to match that. read more

Alright, fine!! I'll admit!! I like coming here. Often! I like my drinks here. Mainly on weekdays when it's full but not obnoxiously full. Full without huge line/wait time. The shared tables are my favorite. Everything is dark and dim and prohibition era. The cute 2 person tables are the brightest parts here. I like the dark massive table with giant disco ball on top! Best spot! The bar seats are gorgeous too! So what's good!!!!!! The dink's!! So many delicious, well crafted drinks. The menu is so big! It's a booklet!! It is rather dark in here so if you didn't wanna read: just tell them what you want! And you shall receive! I've had whiskey sours: with Japanese and other whiskeys! They have great selection: prices based on the whiskey of course but it's usually worth it. Their speciality cocktails are great! And the bites! The baos! The decor! I like it! read more

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10/10 highly recommend going here! Amazing service, vibe, cocktails, and appetizers. The Cheeseburger Bao and Ahi Tuna were incredible. Also highly recommend the Odachi and Singapore sling cocktails! Randomly stumbled upon this place and so happy we went! read more

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Wow, just let me say wow! This is a small, dark, intimate, amazing cocktail bar directly adjacent to Stateside. While Enjoying amazing cocktails you can snack off Stateside's menu. Seriously what else can you possible need. Maybe the gold shimmery broken glass disco ball, cozy two top black marble cocktail tables, or the cozy intimate vibe the space creates. We arrived and the joint was packed. We made it to the far side of the space and found one small table and a few seats open at the bar. The bar tender that helps us was knowledgeable and gave us great suggestions. They have a extensive cocktail menu broken out by flavor type: herbal, tropical to name a few. As well as a great bottle menu for a made to order drink. I have a cocktail with a violet liquor off the herbal list and it was wonderful! I am looking forward to my next trip! read more

I'm on a quest to find all the good cocktail bars around Seattle, and seeing that stateside also owns this joint, I gave it a shot! This little spot has a cute and classy interior, the same as you would find at a boogie cocktail bar. The drinks here are slightly more pricey, but its right along the lines of what you'd find at other better cocktail bars. Don't expect to get in with a huge group (larger than 4) as seating might be hard to impossible. The bartenders were really accommodating and welcoming, and the drinks were well done. They tend to have more of an asian influence, and the cocktail selection is quite large. There are definitely other drinks on the menu that I'd love to try and I'll definitely come back to try the rest! A great stop if you're trying to do a cocktail night around the hill! I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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I'll keep it short and sweet. Not quite a speakeasy as there is a sign on the door -- it's just minuscule. Regardless, it still has a speakeasy feel to it. Find it to the right of Stateside (which is also worth your time). Excellent cocktail selection. Large menu with a little something for everybody. Small space but very intimate and sexy. Friendly and efficient service. What else can you possibly want?! Enjoy. read more

This isn't a speakeasy but the entrance is like it is ! It's very tiny inside the bar so be prepared to wait outside for a table . But drinks are awesome and ambience is pretty amazing . I'd hit up this place again read more

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Provender: excellent bar. Great selection of booze, and even better staff. Eli was a real cool cat, and so was the other bartender. The manager was a bit pretentious though. The space is perfect for an intimate crowd. There's a few barstools and tables. Prices: reasonable compared to the other bars in the city. Parking: parking isn't too abundant. I parked in a spot on a side street, which wasn't too hard to find. It's located in Capitol Hill, so plan accordingly. People: great crowd. Hipsters and decent folk. Perks: The ambiance makes this place worth a visit. Pro tip: look for the black door WITH the gold emblem and bottom lining. There's an adjacent gay bar a few feet away with a black door entrance also. read more

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I heard this place was making some of the most interesting cocktails in Seattle, so obviously I had to check it out. It's not *quite* a speakeasy - there is a sign (though it's tiny and inconspicuous), but that doesn't matter given there's probably also always a line of people standing around on the sidewalk waiting to get in. We got here just shy of 7 PM on Saturday, and had to wait about 20 minutes, which isn't terrible. 20 minutes later, they let us in, and I saw why the line: it is pretty tiny, and very cramped. It's also a bit stuffy and super loud (both from people talking in a tiny space, and from music). The drinks list was certainly exactly the kind of wackiness I was looking for, though, so despite not loving the ambiance, I was totally excited to try some cocktails! Service was fine - better than you might expect given how packed it was, but certainly not the sort of place where you can really talk to the bartender (in fact, not the sort of place where you can talk to the bartender at all, if you aren't seated at the bar, which we were not). Drinks I ordered came pretty quickly though. My goal was to get the wackiest drinks they had, and my first one, the Silk Road, certainly fit the bill. I had no idea what it was going to taste like - it was like a Thai curry, but sweet, and with rum. That doesn't necessarily sound good, but it was one of the best new cocktails I've had in a while, and definitely makes me want to play around with the coconut/curry cocktail idea at home now (that's part of why I'm willing to pay this much for a cocktail: to get new ideas for future use.) It's also served in a really cute photographable Buddha cup, if you care about that sort of thing. So after that great success, I went with the second-weirdest cocktail on the list, the Spring Gibson, with fermented garlic(?) and shiitake-infused vermouth(?!), and which was described by the menu as being "umami". That one was pretty disappointing. Not that it didn't taste good - if you like martinis, you'll like it, because it was basically a martini. It was a really good martini, but I didn't get really anything super out of the ordinary, certainly not "umami" in any notable amount. I enjoyed it, but I certainly wouldn't pay $13 for it. That's the sort of thing where I would definitely have benefited from this being the sort of bar where I could have asked the bartender more about what the drink was like, before ordering it. I also had to try their famous hamburger bao, because I love bao, I love food mashups, and that just sounded like a brilliant mashup. It was certainly tasty... it was also tiny, and with a hilariously small piece of burger in the middle, mostly just bao dough. I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't pay 8 bucks for it again. If I were back in Seattle, and I knew there were ever a time it wasn't quite so busy (which might well be never), I wouldn't mind popping in again and trying a couple more things, given how innovative and how varied their cocktail list is, but overall, I could name a number of craft cocktail bars I'd be a lot more excited to revisit. read more

This place has solid reviews for a reason. Drinks: reasonably priced and phenomenal. The menu is nicely organized into broad categories to help you get exactly what you're in the mood for. We were happy with each of our orders. Atmosphere: Relatively small place with romantic lighting. Acoustics aren't ideal so I wouldn't recommend for any groups larger than 2-3. Service: Wait staff is very kind and attentive. Bartenders are quite talented. Food: there's a limited menu available but I can't speak to the quality as we came exclusively for drinks Reservations are not accepted. Tl;dr I highly recommend trying out this cocktail bar. read more

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Went here for happy hour on a Friday evening. This place is kinda difficult to locate. We walked by it twice and finally decided to ask someone where it was. It turned out we were right outside. You are greeted by a friendly guy who checks your ID before you can go in. When you walk in it's dark !!! However they managed to keep the ambience with some trendy and hip light fixtures. It is small inside. You can sit at the bar or small tables. We got there right at Happy hour and were able to get seated right away. 30min later there was a line out the door. We ordered few appetizers and on the servers recommendation tried few fancy cocktails. We were not disappointed. From service to food to cocktails to the environment everything was exceptional. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Foundation? Q Nightclub? Nahhh, find me at Foreign National. Lately, I've been feeling more of that relaxed speakeasy vibe so when I first visited I thought, "ahhhh it's like I'm back in New York!" Delicious, well thought out drinks. Cool interior and inconspicuous door. Personable bartenders who love their craft. What's more to like? It is a little pricy, but similar or only a little more than other places that serve drinks that are nowhere near as tasty. Out of the cocktails I've had so far, Solar Plexus is by far my favorite. I'm also there after the kitchen closes (they're owned by Stateside and serve small bites from there) so I'll have to try visiting earlier next time. read more

The bartenders here are great, and between the cocktails, food (from Stateside next door) and ambience is one of my absolute favorite places on Capitol Hill! The location is not very obvious- look for the dark door with the sunburst next to Stateside- and if you go on a weekend night be prepared to wait quite a while as its small and contains limited seating. You must try it if you love a good cocktail, and trust the bartenders to make a recommendation based on your favorite spirit. read more

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Great atmosphere, lovely service, and wonderful options for both food and drink! Nikki P was our bartender. He is great at explaining the drinks and flavor profiles and helping you pick the one you want. He's also great at making them! Eli created the drink I had, Osaka #1. Sweet, but not too sweet - smokey, but not too smokey. Lots of layers, and interesting flavor combinations that played on your palate long after you finished your sip. I was impressed! My bf got the "Hurry up and wait", a coffee drink that was well balanced and rich, without the overpowering coffee flavor you get in most drinks. We ordered a Cheeseburger Bao because that intrigued us. Normally my bf doesn't like the buns because they are too sticky and they can be too chewy. This one was perfectly cooked and the flavors were spot on. I was concerned on how they could meld the asian bun flavor with a cheeseburger, but it works. The sauce is also delicious. We'll be back to try the Malaysian Chicken puffs too! Thanks guys! We had a lovely time! read more

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We have been here three times and absolutely love their asian/sea inspired cocktails. Eli is the man and he would whip up amazing cocktails for you. Try the silk road. It has pandan and coconut in it. Two awesome flavors that pair really well together. Pandan is a leaf of a palm tree and is very popular in South East Asia, in desserts and even as a spread on toast. I also liked the dragon wolf, which combines ginseng with goji berries. The bitterness of the ginseng is offset by the sweet dried berries once you bite into it. Love the place, love the atmosphere! read more

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Delicious drinks and beautiful seating. The line usually isn't that bad so recommend trying!

This is hands down one of the best speakeasys that Seattle has to offer! It's tiny, hard to find (with its almost hidden door and no signs) and even harder to get into. I have tried multiple times in the past to get into this place, but have been put off by the long queues and wait time of more than an hour. If you are visiting on Friday or Saturday, expect to stand outside for at least 45 mins or more. However; this place has been worth the wait! I managed to get in on a Friday evening at around 5.30 pm and noticed that the place was completely full by 6.15 pm. The ambience is wonderful! With a well designed bar and shiny disco ball and candle light tables. The cocktails were delicious! I tried several drinks with my friends and found it really hard to pick a favorite. Listing the good ones below: Silk Road: if you are a fan of coconut milk and curry, this one is for you. Comes in a unique tiki-esque glass. If you are looking for something frothy with egg white: Supersonic Fitzz, Sorrel Sour and Odachi! The Singapore sling was fruity, tasty and Instagram worthy. For coffee lovers, you will love the Pineapple Perk which has an extremely strong taste of espresso. My favorite though, was undoubtedly the "Odachi". It came with a cucumber skin decorated along the rim of the glass and I loved the after taste of the shochu and soy brine. I will definitely be back! (And hopefully won't have to wait an hour for entry) read more

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My friend had wanted to go out for the night, internal groan from me, but I actually really enjoyed it! We drove there and found some parking a couple blocks away, and had to wait outside due to capacity but only ended up waiting about ten minutes or so before we were let in. The bouncer guy was really attentive, and let us in to wait in the corner, before we were seated. We had a corner of a larger communal table. My friends seemed to enjoy their drinks, which were too fancy for me, so I ordered the cider since I wouldn't be finishing a whole one. Had I not had a million things to eat, I def would have ordered the ice cream sundae. What sold this place for me is that they have some delightful looking bites on the menu, so even if you aren't an alcohol connoisseur, you would be able to enjoy yourself too. read more

Was visiting Seattle for a few days and bars like Foreign National make me want to visit again. Came with four coworkers and all our drinks were tasty. The place is dark, but the ambience makes you feel very relaxed. This is the kind of bar that is great for a date, great for a night out with good friends, and great to get closer to your coworkers. I ordered the Singapore Sling and the Silk Road. Both were tasty, but the singapore sling was better :) read more

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It was a toss up between Foreign National and Bathtub Gin & Co. but after asking my local Seattle friend (and former fellow Bendite) he responded "Bathtub Gin is still cool but you should hit up Foreign National, which is somehow even better :)" So we took his advice and were not disappointed. We drank Old Fashioneds, Negronis and a few others that are now a bit blurry. Fantastic intimate spot to catch up with an old friend. Happy we to be introduced to this cool slightly hard to find speakeasy. read more

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The drinks here are so creative both the alcoholic and the non alcoholic ones as I do not drink, the vibe and atmosphere was so cute and quaint I loved it. It's such a little hidden gem as the door is very incognito and the main way to know where it is was the line, it is small inside so hard to go with a group of people but it's a cute spot. The service was great too for being so crowded. read more

A lovely and dialed in bar on Cap Hill. They have great drinks and a nice selection of boiler makers that will suit you. I also enjoy asking the bartenders to make me something that they've been working on lately. They will passionately make you an amazing drink! The food is really great too! The pork cracklings/pig skins with cheese sauce is amazing! A great stop before or after dinner. You'll enjoy yourself thoroughly! read more

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This is a wonderful speakeasy/cocktail bar in cap hill. Easy to get to but difficult to leave with these caliber of cocktails. I would say there's something for everyone on the menu with pages of different spirits cleverly crafted. If you're the spirit forward or fruity or the creative spirit kind you can't miss this place!! read more

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I can't really say much about this place, it's very small and they squeeze as many people as they can into the room. The service was attentive and fast. The environment was nice, but you would have to speak pretty loud to be heard by your friends. And personally I did not like the drinks my friends order. I think this environment is good if you're looking for a specific vibe. Just not something for me. read more

We stopped in at this lounge last weekend and loved the ambiance and decorations! It has a speakeasy type of feel to it which adds to the fun. It's minimally marked outside and very easy to miss, unless there's a long line to get in. We waited only about 15 minutes or so before we were permitted entrance and given standing room at a table and then another 10 minutes while we waited for our drinks before a table opened up. There are a couple select booths and several small private tables on the opposite side from the bar. There is also some bar seating complete with flickering candle light. The atmosphere is intimate, mystical, and vibrant. I don't know what they were thinking when they designed this place, but I love it! The mixture of interesting decorations, textures, and lighting makes the visual appeal impeccable. The drink menu is limited with a selection of beautifully designed and presented cocktails that from our sampling were quite tasty. I had the Singapore sling, which tasted pretty authentic from my memory. My sister and my husband both really enjoyed their drinks as well. Drinks are a little on the pricey side but hey, you're in the city. The bar is beautiful, the drinks taste as good as they look, just keep drinking till you get the tab so you don't care as much! read more

Great place for cocktails! Drinks are tasty and the service is excellent! Place has a chill ambiance and mood lighting. They also have delicious banana splits for dessert. We came here for cocktails before having dinner next door at stateside then came back to try the lemongrass ice cream banana split. Such a unique dessert and we loved it. It was so tasty and a great mix of flavours and textures. read more

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My husband and I went here by recommendation and I was pretty impressed. I loved the speakeasy vibe from the front door and the intimate setting inside. Very small but if it's just you and your significant other or best friend, the bar top is great! I liked it so much the first time, I went two more times the following week. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. The Seattle vibe compared to the Tacoma bar vibe is completely different. Loved everything about it. They also have small bites, which were also tasty. I've already recommended this place to multiple people! read more

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Speakeasy nested in Capital Hill, walking distance from Starbucks Reserve Roastery. We came here on Friday night around 1230AM. Had to wait about 10 minutes to get inside due to capacity. We were alerted by the bouncer outside that last call for cocktails is at 1AM, but they would still serve beer and shots. We thought that's fine, let's check it out anyways. We were seated at a table and server promptly took our orders. Turns out last call wasn't until 130ish, so we were able to get a round in comfortably. The cocktails were tasty, it was too bad we didn't spend too much time in here to try the other cocktails. For the time we were there we enjoyed it, definitely worth a try. read more