Ambiance A+. Perfect hh spot if you're in the area with some girlfriends who love little cute cocktails and hipster-y snacks. Snacks include things like sardine tins, olives, and crackers. Definitely Instagram worthy with a great white and blue color scheme and a bill that comes in a pee chee folder (for all those 80s and 90s kids out there). read more

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I'm going with 3 stars, which is a blend of two visits. The first visit was 5 stars. We ate sardines, drank sherry and listened to modern Brazilian music in the late afternoon sun. We bragged to our friends about it. We were excited to visit again. We invited friends. We planned a second visit. We had dinner elsewhere. We arrived at Jarr Barr with wallets full of cash at 10 pm. We were denied service. The Ethiopian jazz and soft lighting teased us as we confusedly exited the bar. The listed closing time was 2am. We took our cash to Zig Zag, where the service was impeccable, the drinks superior. Bad form, Jarrbarr. Nice save, Zig Zag. read more

Great little bar in the Market. As a recent traveler to Spain I was ver excited to hear about this place opening up. I was really hoping it would remind me of the great little bars in Spain. It absolutely did. It is very small, but comfortable. We had the eggs, pickles and Boquerones and we're happy with all of our choices. The owner was there and we swapped stories of traveling in Spain and Pee Chee folders. read more

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Cozy, friendly, cute. By coincidence I'd seen a program about northern Spanish cuisine just a month before coming here, so I was geared up to try jamon and other tapas treats. I'm glad I tried it, but jamon is precious stuff--a little plate of heavenly thin slices will set you back $18. But don't panic. There are other delicious, less expensive treats to tempt your palate. The bartender poured me tastes of two wines before I chose--I would have been happy with either one. Yum. I was skeptical when my dining companion ordered the canned tuna (yep, that's a thing in northern Spain) but this is nothing like Chicken of the Sea. It was tender and buttery, served with lemon, pepper powder, and sea salt, and it won me over completely. We finished with a little plate of sheep's milk blue cheese served with rhubarb preserves that was so delicious and unexpected it just knocked my socks off. The cheese was umami-rich but not bitter, kind of like a gorgonzola dolce, and the rhubarb was the perfect foil. You could drop a bundle trying to get full here, but you can't beat JarrBar as a friendly place to experience novel culinary delights. read more

"Hole in the wall" is literally what we could call this place. A very tiny, yet beautifully designed place for low key conversations, delicious cocktails, and the best damn Sardines out there. It does have a very small menu, but it's a great spot for pre dinner snacks and drinks. The combo of the seasalt, lemon, and espelette with the sardines were amazing, and we ordered the salse verde to really set it off. My drink of choice during a Friday night out is usually a classic old fashion, but as my eyes skimmed down the cocktail list, they had their own version with rum and grapefruit bitters...enticing, so yes I got it, and yes it was really tasty. We did take off to another restaurant after to eat more, but I am so glad we stopped by this wonderful little place. I loved the perfect amount of service they included from the bartender who was also very nice and knowledgeable. Definitely coming back with 1-2 people, don't bring your drunk posse, this is one of those places Seattle needs to stay. read more

This unassuming hole-in-the-wall spot is worth a visit. It has a narrow, small bar which will make you feel like you're in Europe (Spain or Portugal in particular). The music doesn't always match that theme, but is nonetheless a good selection of vinyl picked by the bartenders. Stop in with a few friends for happy hour (they have 2 per day!), order delicious wines/cocktails, and order something para picar. read more

Great conversation food. Wide selection of drinks. I consider this a hole in the wall/gem of the city. Be prepared for food from tin cans. It actually adds to the atmosphere. The food pairs with the accompaniments and contributes to the uniqueness JarrBar brings to the table. Nostalgia hits when you're pleasantly presented with decorated can food and assorted deli meats. Ah! Delicious. Only things I'd like to see are unique accompaniments to each selection of food in the future. Love the experience and will be back. Cheers! read more

Love this tiny little tucked away place. Stumbled upon it one night, and continue to visit if in the hood. The intimate feeling coupled with charcuterie and cocktails make this place one of my faves. I just wish I knew what a Jarr Bar was exactly. The name puzzles me - and reminds me of that character in one of the Star Wars movies, I think his name was Jarry? Or was it Jabba? I don't really know, but the name is very catchy. Visit Jarr Bar, the bartender is creative and festive and likes to make unusual drinks. read more

Came here with a friend around 6 on a Thursday and even though it's pretty far it wasn't too crowded, we sat right away. This is behind post alley along that street you can see the ferris wheel from. I thought I was going the wrong way but it's hidden well :). I tried the Boulevardier and cured meats and it was a good combo! Not really a good place for a meal meal, more like pretty small appetizers. Nice and relaxing atmosphere I'd defintely go back. read more

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Great cocktails, great small plates! Especially the iberico ham! Awesome service as well. One of our favorite places in Seattle!

wonderful cozy little place by pike place market, we visited for happy hour. we had marinated olives, house pickles, Matiz sardines, cured Spanish meats, and some booze. Service was excellent, we will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

A very unique tapa like small bar. The drinks and snacks are very interesting. It is more like "hey , surprise me" type instead of any pre-fix menu. Bravehesrt is delightfully refreshing and old fashion was interesting as they used rum instead of bourbon, which took away the smokiness. Also, salmon dip, clamp are a must try! read more

JarrBar is a hole-in-the-wall you may miss walking down Western under the Market if you aren't careful. Only a few doors down (errr, up the hill) from the Spanish Table. Mixed reviews. Nice vibe, only ok drinks. Iberico was WAY expensive for the very small portion, and ruined by honey and hot peppers put on top. Happy hour plates of meat/cheese/bread all very good (but also have honey and other sauces on them, even if you ask them not to). Agree with other reviewers to be careful... small portions and you will rack up quite a bill quickly. Service is... casual at best. If you are not lucky enough to sit at the bar, be prepared to wait for everything. read more

Stumbled in after a day of sight seeing and was so happy. Both bar tenders took great care in making our drinks and the snacks were fantastic. read more

Great atmosphere, food and drinks! Wish people there are little more organized and attentive to details, but oh well! Overall great place!

Hands down my new favorite spot in Seattle. Their cocktails are as yummy and sophisticated as they are pretty. The food is perfectly paired with the libations(I hate this word). I suggest you order the jamon iberico. Who else in town has a cured pig leg on their bar?! Also, order the smoke trout caviar. Cuz duh, it's yummy. Service is great and handsome. Much handsome. read more

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Small hole in the wall type of place. Super great place for where you can just chill and hang out or go for happy hour. It is a Spanish tapas style bar. The only place I have seen in Seattle that has jamón ibérico on the leg where you can just admire. Totally worth spending the money for an order. You will not find Spanish cured meats like jamón ibérico at the local market so that is why you need to try it!!!!!! The jamón requires a special license to import it from Spain. I also tried the canned fish and it is great with bread and their Verde sauce. read more

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Jarrbarr is awesome!!! We unexpectedly came across this cute little spot on accident and loved every minute of our experience. The food is delicious and the cocktails are innovative. Staff is nice and hospitable. Highly recommend coming here and trying things that are slightly different from the norm. It's small, so be prepared. read more

We randomly found this place on yelp and it did not disappoint! It is a very small bar, and can only fit around 30 people. It's on western ave the entrance is small, we almost missed it! We went around 7pm on a Friday and didn't have an issue getting a spot. The decor is great and they play music on a record player. The drinks were very good. I got the Spanish G&T and a Last Word, per our bartenders suggestion. He was awesome and was very friendly and knowledgeable of the history of liquor in Seattle. Check this place out if you're at Pike Place and want something small and away from the crowds! read more

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I was transported back to Barcelona with a visit to JarrBar. It is a tiny space, so go if you want intimate. They have a really extensive bar list for such a small space. If you have not experience vermouth on the rocks with an orange slice this is the place to do it. The bartender was fabulous. She was friendly and social, plus she makes a great drink. The food is limited and a lot of it is canned. It also comes out in Spainish time, so expect to wait; enjoy your drink and your company. They have Jamon sliced off the leg; the ParmReg of the meat world. This was the one flaw. The wrong knife was used and the slices were too thick, but still tasted great. read more

Little dimly lit place that offers a refined atmosphere for great drinks and tapas. I sampled their wines as well as the canned trout, definitely delighted and will return soon. read more

Every once in a while I come across a new place that I don't really want to tell people about because it's just too good. But I'm also so in love with this place that I want it to thrive. If you are looking for a tiny hole in the wall place with amazing staff and Mediterranean tapas and great cocktails then look no further. read more

Great happy hour. Love that you can get fino by the glass. Super reasonably priced. Great place to hit up if ur near pikes place. Get a few tins and share some delicious dry sherry. read more

The sexiest bar in Seattle. The bartenders spin records (great ones), make delicious drinks and are incredibly knowledgeable about Sherry. I love this place. read more

I'm going to be the best/worst kind of local and let you in on a little secret: JarrBar has the best charcuterie in the city. Some connoisseurs might disagree, but once you factor in the wine and cheese selection (which seems to be hand-picked with the utmost intention), the unique atmosphere (I once walked in and they were playing Purple Rain on a projector), and the fact that the staff is super awesome and attentive, you've had the best charcuterie of your life. One thing I will say is that the "Portuguese" label isn't always accurate. This is definitely an Iberian tapas place, but Portuguese wine and food isn't available year-round, and a waiter once directly told me, "this is definitely more of a Spanish wine bar." Even still, there's something that makes my Portuguese heart flutter about sitting in a room lit only with Christmas lights and candles and sharing sardines with a friend. Just me? Maybe so, but if that's also your idea of a good time, I do recommend it. read more

One of my new favorite spots in downtown. The drinks and food are amazing. It is very small though so I would not recommend it for big groups, but perfect for two to four people. I'll for sure be back! read more

This itty bitty place is so rad. I just noticed it a few weeks ago even though I had passed by it numerous times over the year we've lived here. We walked back to try it out on a Friday for happy hour and it was too packed to fit it. So, we waited a couple of days and decided to give it a try on a Tuesday evening. Perfect! We missed happy hour, but it didn't matter. This place is essentially a bar with 8-10 stools, and two bigger tables that seat about 6-8 people each. So yea, not a lot of space at all. That's the charm! Being there just makes you feel special. The vibe is really low-key, yet still somehow chic and classy. It's not a formal setting, by any means. But you can tell the painstaking detail put into everything they do. Drinks, ohmygod, yes. That's not a sentence. Whatever. The Prizefighter is my jam. Blanco tequila chills gracefully and perfectly blended with lime, grapefruit, agave, Campari, and ginger. This drink was so well-balanced, refreshing, and a real treat to sip. I followed it up with something I can't even describe to you. Why? I don't remember it! The brilliant bartender offered up a cocktail she's been enjoying lately featuring tequila and god only knows what else. I trusted her and she did not steer me wrong. At first, I was surprised that my guy didn't seem into the food options. I pretty much figured we had to try this place because of their Spanish cured meat selections, cheeses, and snack-y delicacies--all things he loves. But what it really was is that he didn't give the menu a good enough look. It's really one that you'll want to take your time with, even though it is rather small. We started with the jamon iberico, served with a drizzle of olive oil and what I think were sport peppers. HOLY. PIG. Worth every damn penny. That order snowballed into the cured Spanish meats, mahon, bread, and marinated olives. Everything was delicious. But can we talk about the value for the Spanish cured meats? I make my boyfriend and I charcuterie boards on a regular basis and, let me tell you, $14 for as much cured meats as they give you is a STEAL, even compared to what I sometimes spend at the grocery store. Especially when I think about all the times I've ordered meat boards out at a restaurant and disliked as least one of the selections. Not here--every single selection was delicious and plentiful. While the prices can add up quickly when you're not imbibing 'n dining off the happy hour menu, there is still plenty of value here. Plus, you really feel like you're treating yourself without the uptight feel. I can't wait to come back, whether it's happy hour or not. I just might strategically pick the off nights, wink-wink. read more

Amazing vodka/pepper/meat cocktail! Very small and cozy - but definitely worth visiting.

Unique vibe, wonderful drinks, memorable appetizers to snack on. A Seattle favorite.

After searching watering hole after watering hole on a busy Saturday night, my partner and I stumbled upon this slice of Iberia and couldn't have been happier. We cancelled our plans for the rest of the night after being enchanted by the laid back charm of this small and cosy yet airy space. The drinks are amazing and the staff are gracious hosts with impeccable taste in music. DON'T SKIP ON THIS PLACE. read more

Super cute place. Great music, chill vibes, great bartender. Bring a date or friends.

Great flavors. Eat the sardines and jamon and drink anything the bartender wants to make you!

One of the greatest meals of my life, hands down. Had a giant spread and tried a bit of everything. It's all amazing. Funny enough, the pickles I will forever crave- pickled pineapple is my new favorite thing I never knew existed. Very small location, but totally charming. We had a hard time finding it at first, going through the market. Realized once we found it it would have been easier to go around the market to the street it's on in the first place. read more

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Great place for a snack and great cocktails. Great friendly service, Henry, the barback and food preparer can tell you all the great places to see and eat. And bar manager, Jessie, not only makes a great cocktail, but is probably the friendliest coctologist you'll ever meet. A little hard to find in such a large market but very well worth looking for. read more

Feels authentic. Not a lot of space, so show up early. As much about the space and vibe as it is the drinks, tinned sardines, etc. It is a little pricy - maybe stick with the happy hour menu your first time out. read more

At first glance of the menu, I was a little overwhelmed, but the waiter who served us was great at making recommendations. We ordered the jamon iberico, which was ridiculously flavorful, rich, and fatty and just melted in my mouth. We also ordered arroyabe ventresca, which is a fatty tuna. At first, I was a little skeptical of paying $18 for canned tuna, but this one is nothing like chicken of the sea. Again, the tuna was tender, rich, and flavorful and was wonderful paired with the lemon and sea salt. We also ordered the sardines, but this one was meh to me. To go with all of this, we ordered some bread. The waiter recommended that we order a sauce to go with it, specifically the salsa verde, which complimented the tuna and sardines perfectly. He also thew in a jar of marcona almonds for us to try. All these little dishes and sauces individually wouldn't make for a great meal (except maybe the jamon), but all together made the meal whole and memorable. The only thing that I would point out is it is pricey, but they importing the jamon and the cans from Spain and hence the price. Great place for a date night! read more

hole in the wall with nice cocktails and cool vibe. Had a tin of trout (they have tins of lots of things) and some assorted meats. Good place for a quick snack and a couple drinks on your night out. read more

Came here based on yelp reviews. Walked in on sat night and it wasn't busy at all. Perhaps the word hasn't spread yet. Friendly service, decent food. Recommend the braveheart cocktail. I wouldn't say if anything on the menu blew me away like the reviews imply it will. Cute little cozy intimate place if you're looking for quiet night out. read more

I guess I'm in the minority of people who didn't love JarrBar. This is a tiny spot tucked away in Pike Place Market. There isn't a lot of seating. The concept of jars and tins is...hipster extraordinaire. It also means the portions are tiny and expensive. We didn't come here looking for a dinner. We came looking for a snack, knowing it's like this. We had: -Soft cooked eggs with different seafood and veggie toppings: pretty good -Anchovy stuffed olives: didn't taste the anchovies at all -Tin of sardines: It tasted literally like a tin of sardines. That's about it. Except it's $7. -We also ordered some bread and sauces. This is one of the few places I know that would charge $2 for a sauce to go with your tiny tiny plates of food! Between the tiny portions, prices, extra charges, and ok food, I am going to pass on a return trip. A-ok. read more

The best! Small place but great crowd with great drinks and food! Jessie and Henry were so accommodating. Showed true Southern hospitality to the Sweet Home Alabama people! read more

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