An intimate bar in a non-descript Capitol Hill building from the mid 20th century, which feels both cramped and fun, as if you are in a friend's soiree held in their tiny apartment. This is no amateur game when it comes to service and cocktails however. I took a seat at the bar which may have space for about 6 people in a tight fit. It had the worn wooden feel that I have an affinity for (as opposed to the clinical glass and steel sterility of the hideous corporate tower and modern construction). There are hooks under the bar (hooray!). The bar tender was a biochemist by day trade, and had a perfectionist's touch when mixing up my gin drink called "Purple Haze" using lavender-infused gin mixed with another spirit - something almond perhaps. She smoked a stick of thyme and added that aroma to it as well. Very nice touch. The drink was balanced and delicious, not liquor forward which I had specified when the bartender inquired how I like my drinks. Didn't I feel sophisticated sipping this lovely adult beverage in this dingy bar, removed from the hard pavement and roaring I-5 highway outside? Of course the sexy soundtrack of global house music helped and pretty soon I was chatting away with the lovely hostess (she opens the door to let you in once you ring the doorbell at the door outside). The bathrooms were perfectly clean and well-kept. I would take visitors there in a heartbeat to have a well crafted cocktail. read more

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As you ring a doorbell to what seems like a house, you are led to a hidden speakeasy. Knee High Stocking transports you into a cozy yet quiet space where you can get drinks with friends while having Filipino bites. My friends and I got two cigs at a funeral, one picadillo, and the whisper. All the drinks perfectly aligned with our taste buds. The cig at a funeral had a smoky taste while the picadillo was a bit tangy and the whisper was sweet. We also got some sample bites consisting of lumpia, tater tots, and chicken wings which were very yummy. To end our time at Knee High Stocking we got the Ube bread pudding which was also a great treat! Service was quite slow but we got everything in a duly manner. I loved how they gave us postcards of the owner to take home. Definitely a cute memorabilia! read more

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I go to cap hill all the time and I have never realized this place exists! Maps led me directly to this standalone apartment building, and good thing it was labeled both on the building and with an outdoor propped up cardboard sign. I was meeting friends who were already there. I texted a friend to let them know I arrived because I was a bit confused. I ended up ringing the doorbell and someone let me in very quickly. I let her know I was her with a party already there and she directly led me to the table. The space was quite small. Maybe 2 tables that could fit a decent number of people (my party had 7), bar seating, and a smaller table. We went around 9 PM on a Friday and there was a couple at the bar, and as we left there were maybe two other smaller groups. Normally they have a 2 drink minimum for parties of 5+ apparently but they kindly waived it for us. Their cocktails had fun names. We all got different drinks and tasted them all. I personally really liked all of them, they skewed sweeter which is what I want in a cocktail. We were disappointed that the kitchen was closed because it all looks great, so we went elsewhere for food but I'd come back to try it! Overall interesting experience and enjoyable drinks! read more

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Let me start off by saying the vibes at Knee High Stocking are immaculate. It's moody, stylish, and on a night when it's pouring rain outside, feels absolutely like the place to be on a Friday night. The staff is similarly wonderful. Super friendly, helpful and offered great service. The thing that didn't do it for me was the food. Now, maybe I'm shooting myself in the foot here going to a Filipino speakeasy as a Filipino person myself, who's always held to the adage "the best Filipino food is from a friend's kitchen", but the mains didn't hit the spot. The tater tots that supposedly had adobo seasoning tasted like regular tater tots, and my two friends who got pork adobo were disappointed that it was dry. I will say that the lumpia was decent, and so were the calamansi zero-proof cocktails we ordered! The steak tapa I got I enjoyed, even if the garlic rice felt a little too soft. What raised our spirits at the end of a mid-tier meal was the ube bread pudding. I would go back for that dessert alone. Let me tell you, it was AMAZING, and because of that we went away feeling much better than we would've otherwise. Overall, an alright experience. I myself wouldn't go back for a meal, and if someone's looking to eat Filipino food for the first time, I'd recommend elsewhere. But for that ube bread pudding? Yeah, when that craving hits, you might find me back here again. read more

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I wanted to hate this place. Knee high stockings are sexual fun things. But delaying gratification for a seat doesn't get my rocks off; we waited +30 min for our first round, with a reservation, on a cold January Saturday, with less than 40% occupancy. Unfortunately, for my disgruntled-ass, the drinks were very balanced and had flavor themes down. We got a fried rice dish, very nice for a late-night snack. So, well done.. your barkeep and chef are fine gentleman. Hats off good Sirs. But the vibes were off; this is the type of place a 40-something tech-bro takes a 20-something from Fremont to impress her before buying fentanyl laced coke from his 'reliable' corner store. I literally cannot make up the utter amount of total douche holes that are patrons. At least until King Douche left, after which the table next to us and the hostess all laughed at how horrible he was: we all proclaimed if we hear 'my ex-wife' one for time. All in all, not a bad time. Just a little slow for service and douche canoeing. read more

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this is a really fun, intimate bar. kind of feels like you're stepping into someone's house, into their cozy, dim living room. it is quite exclusive though, seems like they only do reservations, which we nabbed day of, so it's not too hard to get. we did see people try to do walk-in and getting turned away. definitely a spot of smaller groups, as there were a lot of small tables, bar seats, and one larger table that could maybe fit 6 comfortably. drinks were delicious, although more on the pricey side. i especially liked my drink, the pecadillo, which was fruity and sweet, easy to drink! do NOT sleep on the ube bread pudding. wow!!! its the perfect night cap, such a delicious dessert to go with drinks. the bread pudding was crispy on the outside, mushy and moist (in the best way) on the inside, and comes with vanilla ice cream. a must get menu item if you come here... so good we had to order a second! read more

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Loved this place! A little confusing to find given the exterior doesn't really show it's a bar. They had a small little sign and you press the door bell waiting to get let in. We randomly wanted to come here on a Saturday night not knowing you need reservations. Luckily for us, a couple were just leaving and they had seats for us at the bar. Our bar tender was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a blast talking to her and getting recommendations on drinks. I would come back to this bar anytime I visit Seattle. Highly recommend to come early or make reservations. read more

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IF YOU CAN ONLY GET ONE THING HERE, YOU MUST ORDER THE UBE BREAD PUDDING!!! This dessert is tastes like HAPPINESS! The texture is THE perfect chewy brownie, served warm, and it's sweet while not being too sweet. I regret not getting two because I'm not local to the Seattle area and I am STILL thinking about this bread pudding. It even tastes good COLD if you bring your leftovers home, just incredible. My friend and I only ordered drinks and desserts since we had just came from dinner at another restaurant, so I can't speak for the food here. The service is super friendly, our server was also the mixologist and she was very accommodating to make the drinks to our liking. I can't remember the names of the drinks we got, but the blueberry infused vodka base drink was definitely the favorite. The whiskey sour was not bad, but quite strong. We stopped this speakeasy around 10pm on a Thursday night without a reservation and upon ringing the doorbell a few times my friend and I were seated immediately. I will definitely be returning when visiting Seattle again! read more

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I"ve always been a sucker for exceptional cocktails served in a speakeasy atmosphere, so when I heard about Knee High Stocking I was really excited to try it; it did NOT disappoint! The door is unmarked and hard to spot. When you find it, you need to use a doorbell to be let in by the doorkeeper. I really liked the vibe once we were inside, and the three of us were seated right away (we had a reservation) and enjoyed watching the bartenders do their magic. Extremely patient, knowledgeable and friendly, our bartender recommended a specialty cocktail for each of us. Through the course of our time at Knee High, we each had two cocktails, and both of mine were excellent! Tip: The place is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. If you come on either of these nights, reservations are strongly advised. Despite the fact that we were there on a Friday night and stayed almost until closing time, we didn't feel any pressure to leave, even when we were virtually the last customers left in the bar :-) While I really enjoyed sitting at the bar, when we come back I'm going to try and snag a table downstairs, as that area looks very cozy and semi-private. Regardless of where you end up sitting, Knee High stocking is an awesome destination to head for if you want to some speciality cocktails and a speakeasy vibe. Highly recommended! read more

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Such a great restaurant and cocktail bar! It is totally into the speakeasy thing where you ring a doorbell to get in. Reservations are really recommended here as the place isn't really all that big. The cuisine is Filipino inspired and it is so very, very delicious! Steve and I shared an order of lumpia which we always love but we especially loved Knee High's version! For my actual meal I got the Chicken Adobo bowl. It was so very delicious, flavorful, fresh and a sheer delight to eat! For dessert we got the Ube Bread Pudding which was excellent and finished out an extremely satisfying meal. But we wouldn't be getting the full speakeasy experience if we didn't get some cocktails so we didn't leave that stone unturned at all. I got The Lady in the Streets which was appropriately described as an anise forward cocktail which it certainly was. I personally love anise so I didn't hesitate at all to make that my first cocktail choice and it was wonderfully surreal to my taste buds! Pear of Gibraltar was my second cocktail. It too was a wonderful thrill but I liked the anise one best. I was tempted to get it a second time actually but the cocktail menu was so intriguing I had to try something else. Truly a wonderful, wonderful dining and drinking experience. In the end the bill was far from cheap but everything was a sheer delight and well worth it! read more

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One of my favorite speakeasies by far. Besides the drinks and ambiance, the food offered always presents great bites to eat or snack on. read more

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It's been a minute since I enjoyed an evening at Knee High. Great company, fantastic food, and drinks. Sadly I was so wrapped up in conversation I forgot to take pics. It means I will need to go back. Three hours, many appetizers, a couple of mains, many inventive drinks... and very good service. We were seated in one of the downstairs rooms, which we had to ourselves for most of the time. I had several drinks, including one made with a cherry-rose shrub. Craft cocktails with the right strength and taste for all the drinks. One of my friends had the Purple Haze with smoking lavender. We had many rounds of select cocktails where we told our server what we wanted as a base, and she returned with some great creations. The food is a fusion of Filipino cuisine with some modern takes. I've spent much time in the Philippines, and everything is the mark. As a vegetarian, I enjoyed the eggplant adobo and veg lumpia. Take your time, make your reservations well in advance and bring friends to enjoy a memorable evening. read more

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Weird experience. You have to hit the doorbell to get in. Not welcoming at all. Ordered wings and it was dry af. Had the tapa and realized it is a restaurant pretending to be Filipino but has no Filipino flavours at all. The wings has a slight adobo taste but not that great. Way too dry. Taco was not good either. Server was cold. That's not Filipino. Full of regrets eating there. Hoping for an elevated Filipino food and didn't get it. Even their translations of Tagalog on the wall is wrong. Brother is translated to ama... wtf read more

I went with a group to celebrate a birthday, and we had an amazing time! The ambiance is lovely, the staff wonderful, and the food was delicious. We shared lumpia (both veg and pork), tots, wings- all delicious. The timing of plates coming out was on point, as we were a party of 10. I got the chicken adobo rice bowl, and was beyond happy with what I recieved. One of the crew ordered Sisig, let me have a bite, and I wished I could have both dishes. I ordered two cocktails, 'Thank you for Smoking' and 'Glacial Whisper', both delicious and I definitely want to come back to try their other drinks. I will 100% be back, and have told many friends they need to try it out if they havent already. Thank you so much Knee High, for an incredible evening. read more

A cute speakeasy chill bar perfect for hanging out with friends! I've been here a couple times for craft cocktails. The inside is decorated nicely and is a stark contrast from the unassuming outside. It took a while for our drinks to come but that was okay since we weren't really in any rush. The drinks all had very interesting flavors and were super enjoyable. I think it was on the pricier side ($20+per drink), but if you go during happy hour it's $4 off select drinks. We also got some food which I was not impressed with. It was a pricey and the portions were small. A lot of the foods we're very acidic. I enjoyed the lumpia and chicken wings. If you come here I would stick to the appetizers and definitely get the UBE BREAD PUDDING! read more

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Last year, I met my Brazilian teammate in-person for the first time. To my surprise, he was very interested in speakeasies and wanted to go to a few together while he was in SF. That planted a seed in my mind about visiting speakeasies when I travel, so here I was in Seattle for 3 nights looking for speakeasies! I did not have a reservation (you should reserve via text okay!!) and it was okay because I went alone and sat at the bar downstairs. The vibes were immaculate. Very old-timey and dark and I loved the wallpaper patterns, art, plants, and chandeliers. Gives off a mysterious, cozy vibe. I enjoyed my flan which the bartender recommended and a Weekend in Miami cocktail. Service was friendly and fun. I'd recommend coming here for a cute date night or girls' night out. read more

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It had been about 9yrs since last Knee High visit. I used to really like their menu and drinks. I still pretty much do but things are different. First the food, it was outstanding and and a totally different menu than times before. Presently it is all Filipino fare. And very tasty. The adobo and adobo carnitas were heavenly. As was the steak rice bowl and chicken wing app. However, the menu items don't match the ambiance or drink selections. Not sure if they are running a rotating menu such as Endoline Joe's in West Seattle. The menu of many years ago blended perfectly with the experience. But again, the food this visit was outstanding. No complaints. The drinks we got were all a little off. Sazerak lacked the bright citrus nose and complexities. I just used "nose" to describe a drink. I'll stop now. One last thing, the drinks are very light on liquor. This is not an issue for me. But worth noting. The funky cozy interior is pretty much unchanged. Still get wafting smells from the bathroom and dishwasher, which they subdue with burning incense. But it's part of the experience. Knee High remains popular and worth the visit. read more

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It is a cool speakeasy type bar that has some well crafted cocktails and Filipino style snacks. We were seated in the basement level, which had an intimate vibe to it. The bartender was pretty good and gave a good recommendation on drinks. The snacks were a perfect sharing size, and the desserts were tasty. read more

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The waiter / bartender is SO RUDE. He told us to "hush" multiple times even though there was two groups who were significantly louder than us. We asked for a napkin because we spilled a drink and he said "you'll get your napkins when you get your food with the utensils" we literally just wanted a napkin to clean a spill. Not a good experience at all. I've heard some of my friends say they have had a really good experience here. We didn't try the food unfortunately because the table next to us advised us against it. They had ordered their food and waited about 45 minutes just for their appetizer to come out. We heard them ask the waiter if they could order their entrees and he said one minute and didn't come back for about 20 minutes. Otherwise it's a nice intimate little speakeasy. You ring a doorbell to get inside. Pretty spacious on the inside and very dim. The purple haze drink was very good. read more

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Does not accept global entry as a valid form of id, despite it being realid that passes TSA and US customs. Otherwise, the food was ok.

Filipino comfort foods. This was a cute, small Filipino speakeasy located In capital hill. Made reservations online ahead of time to ensure we had a spot. The food was Filipino comfort food well presented. The fries on the appetizer were amazingly crispy. The adobo pork and chicken were super tender. The wings were also great! Our party ordered multiple drinks and everyone enjoyed the different cocktails. The servers were attentive and checked on us to make sure everyone was happy with their meal! read more

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Ok lang ("just ok") I've been excited to try this place for a while, but found the overall experience disappointing. The speakeasy vibe was cool and the staff we interacted with were all super great, so let's make that clear. The cocktails were good. Pricey, but good. That's Seattle for you. The food left us wanting... we ordered one of the sampler platters, the meaty one, and found everything was wayyyy over fried. If the tots were ever potato-based, there was no evidence of that remaining. The meatballs were overcooked and under-seasoned. Naturally, we were most excited about the lumpia which sadly made it the most disappointing. The rolls were a tad larger than traditional lumpia, but not rolled as neatly either. Inside, they were filled with air pockets and scant on filling, resulting in the fried wrapping being the dominating flavor. I had the pork adobo tacos for dinner and my partner had the steak tapa rice bowl. Thankfully, these dishes were both much better in general, but still under-seasoned and kind of unremarkable. Obviously tacos are more of a fusion dish - and the pork was certainly Filipino style adobo. But the other flavors in the taco didn't complement or enhance it - it was just kind of chaotic and the adobo got lost in the mix. My partner seemed to enjoy the steak tapa bowl, but it seemed to rely pretty heavily on sriracha mayo for flavor. Maybe the fault here has more to do with the cost of doing business in the city of Seattle, but this meal didn't feel worth the $100+ that we paid for it. The menu tried too hard and fell way short. But I want this place to succeed! I want to go back! I want a meal that I feel good spending this kind of money on! We need more quality Filipino food here! read more

Sooooo cute!! Great vibes and the food/drinks were delicious. Really interesting cocktails and flavor profiles. read more

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Had a great time sitting at the bar. I asked for the sweetest drink they had and the Pear of Lemons was just what I would've wanted. I also got the steak tapa and that was tasty too, a 7/10. I liked the doorbell to get in and how cozy the inside of the place was. The bartender was so friendly and chatted with un intermittently while making our drinks/between orders. Definitely had a good time here read more

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Very cute and delicious speakeasy! The appetizer platter and chicken adobo was unparalleled. Music was fun and brought memories of moms cooking back! Would recommend for you filipino food fix! read more

Had a date night here, the hostess Eleanor was charming and server Martin was bubbly, attentive, and knew the menu very well. They recommended us the cigarette at a funeral drink and it ended up being our favorite of the night! Drinks were delicious and balanced, and the food was filling yet snacky, perfect for bites and cocktails! read more

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QR Code menus. Freezing cold. Inattentive & rude staff. Over priced drinks. If that's your jam, check it out. Bring pack paper menus. read more

This is one many speakeasy place, nowadays it's basically something that doesn't look like a bar but has a bar in it, this was an apartment building. ( but meant to attract more people looking for more than a beer but an experience. I came across this place by accident never heard of it and never seen any advertisement . Reservations and the way to go because it doesn't only have maybe 0 or 12 table upstairs, yes there is a downstairs but it wasn't open.Happy out is 6-8 pm, which is awesome instead of the 4-6 pm like other place. It wants to be know for its comfort Filipino food,it was tasty, but the drinks was out of sight,I had two. Our reservation was at 630pm parking was pretty bad I got in the area around 545pm and circle 4 or 5 blocks up and down left and right , for 15 minutes finally park by seattle central in a paid lot. I do admit by looking at the pictures the two meals look the similar but have very different taste, I like but I guess people go there to hang out in the vibe.. I definitely go back and order a bunch of appetizers and way more drinks. I did have there appetizers sampler I didn't picture it didn't seem anything special it had some deep fried lumpia, French fries and chicken wings, good but not special. If I had a suggestion maybe put some mini empanadas in there or some deep fried veggies okoy fritters read more

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Loved the mysterious entrance to this place wherein you have to ring a bell and wait for them to open the door for you. It might sometimes take a bit longer from them to open the door though. The service was a bit slow since it took about 20 mins for them to get our cocktails. We tried the Make love not war and Oaxaca GF. The cocktails were great! The ambience is small and cozy. I am taking off a star for the slow service. The place felt nice and intimate, but I just wish that the service was faster. read more

I wish I could give it zero stars. If you want to experience gentrification go here. They say it's a Filipino inspired fusion, but the only thing Filipino are the words used on the menu. They are using the word Filipino to up charge to make the food seem "authentic". Garlic rice was just white rice with a sprinkle of deep fried garlic chips. 3 lumpia's for $15 is absurd, and 2 Turon dessert lumpia for $12 is insane. Sisig is not a vegetarian dish. The food was bland and unseasoned and why would you serve tater tots with any Filipino food?! The picture of the mom on the postcard is disrespecting that lady on the postcard. The lady on the postcard would NEVER approve of the meals we had at this place claiming to be Filipino. The ambiance in the place is dark so you won't see the unseasoned food. Seattle has great food, but this place is not one of them. Avoid at all cost. read more

Cool speakeasy in Capitol Hill. They've got unique drinks and a chill, laid back atmosphere! read more

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We snagged a last minute reservation for 2 on a Sat night! A fun experience! Drinks/food: Good selection of different spirits on the cocktail menu. I had the Erudite, which was smokey, peaty (or maybe just bitter), spirit forward, and string! I was intrigued but it's definitely an acquired taste. For dinner, I had steak on French fries instead of rice (made gluten free, dairy free, and with attention to my requests). It was flavorful and the ketchup also had a special kick. Portions are very large; could have easily shared this comfort food! Service: Great! Luce was very attentive, which could have been overbearing but was important when you have a 1-hour time limit! She was helpful too and didn't rush us at the end, as it was a slower night. Ambiance: Well this is the selling point. A building that looks part apartment, part abandoned has this little gem behind an assuming door! It's cute, very intimate (7 tables), and lives up to the feel of a speakeasy. So glad we went! To avoid the pressure of the time limit, I'd probably go back for a quick drink rather than eating. read more

I'll preface this by saying that I don't drink alcohol, so no reviews of the cocktails here. Although, my friend with whom I came really enjoyed her drink which was called Weekend in Miami. I'll focus primarily, then, on atmosphere, food, and service. Upon ringing the doorbell and having our Covid-19 vaccination record cards checked--I'm grateful they still check and I wish all establishments continued doing so--we entered Knee High Stocking Co. on Friday, September 9, and were greeted by the lovely smell of incense. The space is intimate and the lights are very low. It feels as though you're inside someone's living room. It's a cozy, warm atmosphere. I was a big fan of the chalkboard that includes words and phrases in English and their Tagalog translations. I love learning languages and I know a few words in Tagalog, so this was exciting to me. Speaking of which, the food is Filipino cuisine. It's very delicious and I'd highly recommend the steak tapa. Finally, the customer service is top shelf. The guy who was letting people in the door was very kind and gave a face mask to me since I accidentally broke mine on the way over. Our server was very helpful and knowledgeable. She kindly helped me select a non-alcoholic shrub drink with ube flavor. Plus, she let my friend and I eat our mooncake that we brought from outside there, which was a caring gesture. Additionally, she even honored a 20% discount that was given to me three months ago. Finally, the music is really good!! Whoever runs the social media account is helping me out in finding some of their playlists, so shoutout to that person! Text their number to make a reservation and go! Salamat po, Knee High Stocking Co.! read more

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This is a pretty fun, though pretty small, absinthe speakeasy in Seattle. You absolutely must have reservations and come in small groups or you will not be able to get in. The outside is relatively incognito though there is a sign by the door with their name. You ring the doorbell and wait for them to open the door and tell you when there's space. The inside has a low lit secretive type of atmosphere with bold green wallpaper, decorative antique chandeliers, and heavy black curtains guarding the windows. It's divided up into two small rooms with a sort of entrance foyer room and then the back room with the wallpapering and bar. The front has a few little tables and chairs packed in which is where we sat, but the bar room is really nice with black leather booths, tables, and bar seating. Our server was very friendly and helpful in navigating the menu for gluten allergy. Three out of four of us are celiac and have to avoid gluten altogether, so you can bet we're a fun table for any server! They have a lot of drink choices including craft cocktails, beer/wine/cider options, lots of liquor selections, and then of course plenty of absinthe. We had an absinthe sampler, a tiki flower, and a couple other mixed drinks. They don't have a ton of gf food options but there were a few things we could a least nibble on. We had the potatas bravas which were crispy and delicious and she said the drummies were gf but they are marinated in soy sauce so I passed on those, but the husband of mine loved them. As a whole experience it's a pretty fun location to start the night out with a few drinks for an intimate group. If you have any allergies their menu isn't labeled so maybe call ahead and get clarification before coming in. read more

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Great place to hand out and great drinks I really liked the food too, i want to add that we got a really nice table the place is a bit small so be aware of that the beers and the whiskey based cocktails were great! read more

Cool little place with good filipino food and cocktails. Owner very sweet and bartender super nice. read more

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Came here with two friends. As a heads up, they only take reservations by text. Waiting -- We got to our 10pm reservation 20 minutes early. You have to wait outside since the door is locked. Unfortunately for us, we had to wait in the cold for 30 minutes (we were all freezing by the time we got inside). 3/5 waiting experience. Ambiance -- Inside, the ambiance is warmly lit and the room has a dark interior. The tables in front are pretty close together, so you'll be able to hear other groups' conversations. The group next to us was unreasonably loud and undeniably turnt. Food and drink -- Their kitchen closes at 10. However, the waitress was nice enough to ask the chef to make us their delicious ube bread pudding (5/5, so good). We also got a round of drinks each. They have a good selection of tequila/mezcal based cocktails! Also the Seattle favorite -- absinthe. read more

Knee High Stocking is definitely worth a visit if you can get a reservation. That process is different--it is all done via text, where you will have a time you need to show up. It is not much to look at on the outside and not that easy to find. Make sure to just show up on time--we rang bell six minutes early, but were not let in until our reservation time. It is tight and cozy on the inside, with a really cool look and feel. In addition to the upstairs area, there is also seating downstairs (where the restrooms are). We sat at the bar. The bartender was excellent. The drink menu is really unique. Both drinks I had were great--one was a version of an Old Fashioned (really good) and then the other was a mix of liquor that was strong but very complex and delicious. They are on pricy side (kind of what you would expect), but definitely worth it. It is connected to a Filipino place with a walk-up window (I have reviewed that separately and love the food). We had already had dinner, so just had the Tres Leches cake that was very good. We had a really nice time and will be back. read more

Raised on Filipino food most of my life. If this is the "white man" version then you hit it right on the spot. Not my style and I felt like I was eating in my living room with 20 people I didn't know. Great "concept" read more

Supporting a minority-, female-, family-owned business WHILE getting drunk and consuming delicious Filipino food? Sign me the eff up. I'm a real sucker for a speakeasy and came here on recommendation from a friend. We rolled in after filling our bellies at Kedai Makan for dinner on a Friday night around 7, and they were miraculously able to seat us despite us not having reservations. I was into the whole "ring-the-doorbell, welcome-to-the-secret-society" aspect of the whole thing. Seating is definitely tight in there, but not uncomfortably so and I feel like that's generally to be expected from a speakeasy type establishment anyways. I did appreciate that it was seating-only service, which always helps with crowding. Our server was super friendly and knowledgable. I ended up going with the Elettaria and my friend had the Seaside Rendezvous. I absolutely loved my drink. I'm a sucker for pisco to begin with, but then add the love of my life, cold brew?! Yes. One million times yes. The flavors worked shockingly well together and blended to create a nice and balanced drink. My friend loved her drink as well; as a warning, definitely don't get it if you're not a person who's super into scotch. I like scotch but don't love it, and I thought it was good but probably couldn't have had the whole drink to myself. It was very smoky and yummy though. Despite filling our stomachs to the brim at dinner, we couldn't resist getting some food when we saw the menu. We went with the pork and shrimp lumpia with the soy garlic dipping sauce, and of course one of the beautiful ube cheesecakes. The lumpia were SO crispy and delicious, and I loved the dipping sauce. Fair warning: I did burn my entire mouth eating the first one because I'm not good at being patient, and it definitely was way too hot to take a massive bite of. The ube cheesecake 100% hit the spot to finish off the night. It was rich and smooth, with the ube as more of an undertone vs tasting solely like ube and not at all like a cheesecake. I will consume anything ube and love it, but I think this in particular is definitely worth trying. If you're a cocktail nut and/or like Filipino food, I would highly recommend Knee High Stocking Co. The prices can be a little steep for sure, but they do have bangin' happy hour specials. Just make sure you make a reservation on their busy nights! read more

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