We came off a Mexican Riviera cruise a month ago and found ourselves craving a bit of that tropical touch upon our return. If you find yourself in the same boat (haha, get it? see what I did there? boat ... same boat .. because we were in a boat ... No? Ok, nevermind, moving right along ) ... I recommend you check out Navy Strength, a cute tropical themed bar in the Belltown area of Seattle. We actually came upon them by accident when heading to a local musical event nearby but we were definitely taken to that tropical head space, just sit back, relax, take in the ambiance and music, enjoy a drink and feel the motion of the waves .. or was that from the drink, either way, highly recommend! Being a big fan of the Twin Peaks tv show, my wife was taken by the novelty of a drink called "Fire Walk with Me" and, between both presentation and taste, it definitely didn't disappoint on either level. We didn't think to check the food menu at the time but in hindsight, they look to have some good options worth going back for. They have a Jackfruit slider that can be made vegan. In addition, they have nachos which can be made vegan as well. I reached out to ask about this, instead of vegan cheese, it's prepared with a house peanut sauce, sounds intriguing to me. Last (that I noticed) they have Smoked Almonds and also Marinated Olives, both labelled "V" for vegetarian but I can't imagine what might keep them from being vegan, worth inquiring further on that. read more

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First, we got lucky and the bar was not super busy. The drinks were delicious and poured well, for the premium price I felt like I got the value. I loved the holiday overlay that they did and it felt fun/nostalgic without being cheap. Overall fun place and I will be back for sure! read more

We swung by Navy Strength to enjoy a few drinks and shot before NYE. Despite being busy, we only had to wait around 10-15 mins to get a table. We were a big party and they were able to accommodate us well. We ordered some popcorn, a few cocktails and some Jell-O shots. The popcorn tasted like movie theatre popcorn but in a good way. The cocktails were decent but the Jell-O shots were a little off. They had some weird black residue in them. The ambience is simple but was decked up for the holidays. The service was fast and the server was very sweet. Not sure if I will be back but the place didn't really stand out to me, but overall it gave a nice dive bar vibe. read more

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This was another pretty solid experience. We really like their pop up bars because they're well decorated and fun. They really go the extra mile for the vibes but it's still distinctly a tiki bar. 5/5 for ambiance. The food was pretty good and comparably priced for the area. The nachos were probably the best value because they were huge and similar in cost to the sliders. We got 2 popcorns because they are small but cheap. The drinks were excellent and you can buy the drink ware if you like it. The service is really the main area they can improve in. The servers themselves were great but they were running ragged. You will probably have to ask for the check or flag them down if you're on a timeline. Another bartender would have probably solved the issue. read more

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I really really hate to write a negative review about a Belltown spot but man this was disappointing. Very cute Christmas decor and the oysters were genuinely delicious but the energy was weird and charging $32.74 for a SLUSHIE is wild. It didn't have any dimension of flavor it just tasted like alcohol, I ended up letting my friend finish it which hurt my heart because again, it was $32.74 for a very small, not great tasting slushie. It was super quiet when our group came in but staff didn't seem super happy that we were there at all, forgot my friends oyster bump ($10 additional) at first and seemed kind of irritated at people that just ordered beers and people that ordered food. Maybe just an off night but I probably won't try again. read more

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I visited during the Halloween pop up and I loved it! The service was great and I could tell the cocktails were made with care. The drinks sounded a little intimidating but they were delicious. read more

Navy Strength - Tiki Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Visited this establishment on Sunday evening at the request of my friend. She had seen social media posts about their Xmas PopUp. Definitely not my vibe. It's a tiki bar decorated for Christmas serving holiday themed cocktails. No line to get it, wait to be seated. My friend wanted the experience so she demanded they clean a seating area just vacated for us to sit. We sat next to a Santa reclining amongst a barrel in worn chairs. When I sat on the cushion it was so worn I wondered if I was going to be able to get up. Our table was a chest. The server gave us drink menus and we asked about food, I was starving. The server informed us they had run out of quite a few items and had a limited menu...great..I'm vegetarian and allergic to fish. Luckily they had jackfruit sliders available which I ordered and my friend ordered the ahi tacos. She ordered a cocktail, I decided there was nothing appealing to drink and was in sticker shock with the price of drinks. The 3 ahi tacos served on lettuce slices came out almost 10 minutes before my two small jackfruit sliders. They were served on very small and tasty dinner rolls, not a normal size. The sauce was spicy and flavorful. I was starving! Just weird that my two sliders took longer to prepare than the tacos, they were nothing special, maybe a tablespoon of jackfruit, small amount of coleslaw, definitely did not match the price of $14. The bill came, we each got separate checks, mine came with an automatic 20% service charge. Of course when I looked at the total it was more than the total after tax. It wasn't until I read the fine print on my receipt that I understood why my total was more. The server didn't even point it out. My friend's receipt did not have the 20% service charge just mine. The entire experience was weird. The server never came back, left no additional tip because I just felt unwelcome. Would not revisit this establishment. read more

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I was looking forward to checking the themed pop ups here having missed the halloween ones last year and this year. I finally got to check out the Sippin' Santa Christmas pop-up at Navy Strength, and it was a mixed bag. The decorations were super fun and totally got me in the holiday spirit - they definitely nailed the festive vibe. But the drinks were kinda steep at ~$20+ each and then they slap on a 20% service charge. The atmosphere was cool, and I had a fun time, but I'm not sure I'd rush back given how much I ended up spending. If you're looking for a one-time holiday spot with some Instagram-worthy decor, it might be your jam. read more

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My husband and I came for drinks after dinner and the vibe of the place was super welcoming thanks to the bartender Mark! He was so friendly. My husband didn't favor his cider very much and said it was dry. I ordered the PALENQUE PERRITO, there was no "mint" on the menu listed for this drink but boy oh boy did it have tons of it! I hate Moscow mules and this tastes similar to one. read more

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Sippin' Santa was such a fun holiday spot! The decorations were beautiful and totally set the Christmas vibe. I went on a Sunday at 7, and while the kitchen was closed, the drinks made up for it. The Tom and Sherry was amazing--creamy with a hint of saffron--I could've had six! The Sugar Plum Mai Tai was great too, with just the right touch of cinnamon. Perfect place to get into the holiday spirit! read more

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Came here for the Christmas pop-up bar for the holidays and got a time right before closing, the staff was wonderful even though we were a little close to last call they got us a spot at the bar in time to buy one drink! I love the decorations inside and the cups they used for their holiday drinks Thank you again! read more

Navy Strength - Tiki Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super cute Christmas theme bar. Drinks are pretty expensive but it's strong so I'd say it's a bang for your buck. Love how this bar is connected to another bar next door as well. Weekends get pretty packed here so beware. read more

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Oh Navy Strength, I wanted to love you, but. But we came in early on a Friday night and you were out of Jello shots and diet coke. But after an initial pass, your waitstaff all but ignored us as we tried to order more drinks. But your drinks are not consistent, some are AMAZING and some are just...medicine-like. Maybe it's because we came during a holiday pop-up. Maybe it's because we were tucked into a corner by the smoke machine, and you couldn't see us through the haze. Maybe you were off your game that night. Either way, it was a pretty meh experience. read more

Came by for the Halloween pop up. The décor was cute, but mostly still in the tiki vibe they normally have. We only had drinks. Out of the 12 total drinks we tried 2 where great, 3 where ok and the rest I would not order again. Service was the real down side. Super slow and inattentive. I also asked if they had any other shots, since Jello shots where sold out by 6pm on a Friday, and was told nothing not on the special menu. However I saw a lot of others getting stuff not on the menu. At the end I understood the reason for the lack luster service. They charge a 20% mandatory gratuity. Why should the staff care if they know they get 20%(which is not listed on the menu and we did not get told about it prior to the check). Honestly in this area so many better options. read more

The smell brought me in! Real good drinks, real good vibes, real good staff! I go every time I'm in Seattle

The drinks were a little too ice heavy for me for the price, but I think that's also common in Tiki/tropical style bars. The inside is cool with a lot of funky decor which makes it a cool place to hang out with friends or take a date. Staff was really awesome and there was a lot of seating which makes this stand out, especially in the Belltown area. I would definitely return to try more drinks because they did have a lot on the menu and the ones we did have were still tasty, even though they were on the sweeter side. read more

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We came to Navy Strength as a party of 4 on Friday night. It was BUSY but we were comfortably seated within the first 5 minutes. We absolutely love what they did with their decor to get into the Halloween season-creepy tiki is hilarious! This is even before we got a peek at their menu. We love the detail that they put into their menu-it was fun to not just go over what we wanted to drink, but how they tied into the scary movies they were themed after. We would come back for some merch! I ordered two drinks-the "What's in Norman's Cellar?" and "Samara's Cup". "What's in Norman's Cellar" took me by surprise-the presentation on this cocktail was simple, but totally worked! This cocktail really was a love letter to the Southwest- it had masa, chocolate, and chile pin. I wish that it had more of a kick to it, but it was a pleasant sipper. It is thicker in terms of consistency, so fair warning to those who aren't into milkshakes. While I would have liked there to be a tequila or mezcal cocktail that had a different mouthfeel, this cocktail works and was unique! "Samara's Cup" was OUTSTANDING. It came with a candied apricot on the top, and was a delight from start to finish. The gin/persimmon/apricot/lemon/tamari combo-this was absolutely perfect. This is a winner of a cocktail, and was beautifully presented. I have never been to Navy Strength before this visit, but between their excellent service, lovely staff, and incredible flavors, I can't come back soon enough! Extra props to them for their coasters. They recycle their cardboard boxes of liquor by cutting them up and stamping them with their name. I LOVE this-every coaster is recycled and unique. read more

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So Navy Strength looks pretty good. It's got island vibes more than tiki vibes but it's a tropical bar... not a Tiki bar.... Although there is definitely some crossover. Decor is really eye-catching..... except if you are sitting at the bar. Buckets, trash cans, large appliances, employee's snacks and clutter everywhere. It's a disgusting view! But other than that, everything works. I only had time for one drink. The cocktail with four types of banana. I didn't really taste too much banana but it was really good! They do tack on 20% but I tip at least that... but still it's a shock. read more

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Being from "da islands" of Maui and O'ahu, every now and then we like to scope out the tiki/tropical bars here and there on the mainland. Being a Navy brat, this place caught my eye for both the tiki vibes and name. Decor is a bit mish mash even for a tropical themed place. Perhaps it was the lighting scheme but it felt flat, not very "warm." Service was attentive and friendly quick, not pushy at all. The drinks ($14-$19) were not very memorable though. I expected them to be sweet but they were *syrupy* sweet. Would be cool if there were more options for pupus, like taro chips with dip or Hawaiian beef chips. Something salty but not heavy to complement the slushies and sweet drinks. Extra props to our server for writing "ありがとう" on my tab! read more

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We tried their happy hour recently, and enjoyed it. I got their daily punch, and nachos. The punch was great, a little strong, very refreshing. The nachos were okay, not too messy, which made it easy to share. We also tried the Ahi Tuna bite and liked it. read more

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If I can give this place 10 stars I would. I haven't had so much fun like I had at this place for so long. This Christmas theme bar is located in Beltown in downtown Seattle. Drinks are served in those cute mugs as you can see in my photos. Staff were so nice and friendly even thought they had a busy night. 1000/10 for their service. Even their music was good. I'd recommend this place to everyone. read more

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We went in the Christmas celebrations. The cocktails were alright but the presentation was cool. It was like a tiki bar. read more

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Great dive bar in Belltown with fun Holiday decor and drinks! Friendly staff and would come back with friends. Specialty drinks are pricey between $15-$22 but fun option during the holidays. read more

I have only visited Navy Strength during holiday events so far but both visits were fun. Last December the bar was decorated in so many pretty lights for the year-end holidays. The cocktail menu had items like Sippin' Santa, Pear Tree, and White Russian Christmas. I forgot to take a menu photo last year so I'll be sure to correct that this year. :-) During the Halloween season this year the bar was decorated with cobwebs, candles, lights, and creepy dolls. The staff were dressed in costume too. The theme was "Nightmare on Wallstreet", which was really clever considering the economy. Drinks were named to reflect scary movies. Telekinetic Energy (Carrie), Beach Scene (It Follows), Mister Babadook (The Babadook). A couple of the drinks included fire that was made larger with a sprinkle of what I think was cinnamon right before serving. Fun to watch. The food I've eaten at Navy Strength has been good too. I appreciate that the menu has multiple food choices to satisfy different tastes. Oysters, salads, nachos, steam buns, etc. There's even a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 with discounts on some items. I'll definitely return to experience more of their holiday themes. read more

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Stopped by with a large group of friends during their holiday pop-up on a Friday night. We had about 15 people in our group, who were seated at two separate big tables and unfortunately split up. We waited for about 20 mins for the tables to open up. Staff here is attentive, friendly, and cheerful even during a crazy busy night. My favorite part of the pop-up is the holiday themed drinks, many of which are still on the rum vibe that is normally there. You can even buy the themed cups they come in!! Drinks are strong, and there were a couple N/A options. They really decked the halls and have the cutest decorations. Drinks are pricey (around $18-20 per holiday drink) but they still have well drinks that I'm sure are less expensive. There are snack options here as well - we got the chicken nachos and the olives. Both were tasty! Overall fun experience. Highly recommend you check out their Halloween pop up as well :) read more

Back to basic training. More bar than Tiki, Navy Strenghth has the potential but it just doesn't quite come together. Drinks: Are great and well made. Their Meghrabi Mint Sour is a must have. But be careful it goes down easy and you could find yourself under the table quickly. Drinks Downside: we also ordered a non alcoholic beverage for the DD. It was nearly the same cost as full strength cocktail and the glass was 3/4 full. Ouch! But the biggest bummer is that they didn't have Pusser's Rum. I'm usually am less picky about the rum, but when you call yourself Navy Strenghth and you don't have Pusser's or a Pain Killer on the menu, you've sunk my battleship. Atmosphere: has some tropical flair for sure, but I'm looking for a real commitment to the tropical kitsch that Tiki bars are known for not just glass floats and bamboo walls. Mugs: None to speak of. Drinks are served in regular tropical glass mugs. Though they may have had a Santa mug during the holidays. Food: Was there at Happy Hour and the Spam sliders were very tasty but expensive for what you got. Two bites and was gone $5 each at HH. Half the price would have been more appropriate for HH. Bottomline: Nice bar, but lacking in Tiki-ness. Also a bit on the pricy side. Sorry but this Navy needs some more muscle before it can call itself Navy Strength. read more

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Navy Strength has been on my Seattle checklist for far longer than I'm uncomfortable admitting and finally last week I was able to visit. They met all of my expectations. Usually decked out in tiki bar theming, I got to enjoy extra festivities with the Sippin' Santa pop up. We tried the Holiday on Ice and Ho Ho Ho Buttered Rum. I really enjoyed this, it tasted like a Christmas pudding, with citrus blended with butter, the rum adding a hint of spice to it. All in all, a great holiday cocktail. My fiancé had the Holiday on Ice which reminded me of a spiked horchata. Other things I liked: They do have a food menu too with small nibbles (nachos, salads, baos). They also add a 20% service charge to go towards the employees and their benefits - nice looking out! Nick was our server and he was fantastic! read more

This was my first time here for the Sippin Santa's Surf Shack and I loved it!! It's so festive, the staff were friendly and festive as well. The drinks were impressively delicious. I wanted to try them all but landed on the Sippin Santa. Very good!! Loved all the decorations and holiday music. read more

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Stopped back by for the Christmas theme and it did not disappoint! The service was spot on, the drinks strong, and the food was delicious. As far as the drinks go, you can't go wrong as they are all tasty. For the food, my favorites are the oysters and the nachos. This place gets busy and is a first come first serve basis. Get there early for a great time! read more

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This place always kills it during the holidays. I recently checked out this year's Halloween setup and it was great. Really tasty drinks and food, with a very fun and spooky ambiance. I think the service is a bit slow, but it was super busy so I can't blame them too much. read more

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Super cute tiki bar! Very fun and inviting place. Staff was super nice. I guess they do a rotating theme and it was Vietnamese themed with cute drinks to match. Met my friend here for HH to catch up. I ordered oyster and a chicken bao. My friend ordered nachos and spam bao. Great place to hangout and catch up. I tried the Vietnamese coffee slush and that was great and also the shot that consist of 4 different rum. Anyways I work a few blocks away. I'll definitely be coming back!! read more

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Decent tiki bar. I had a chicken bun as a snack which was pretty tasty. I had the jet pilot drink which came on fire which was pretty cool. I sampled the Mai tai; it was alright. Both the drinks definitely had a ton of ice in them. It was a good tiki bar to check out though. read more

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Went on Thursday with some friends. Great atmosphere, really nice cocktail, super friendly, didn't get food but great experience overall! Definitely coming back! read more

Showed up and saw many empty seats, but was turned away because they were too busy. Gave them 1 star because so couldn't give them 0 stars.

Drinks were delicious. The young lady bartender was so nice to talk to. She knew what she was doing. All the cocktails were made with fresh juices, so they were even tastier. We only had one drink there and left. I did find the appetizer menu a little short and lacking options, so we left to grab food drinks elsewhere. There was an exciting vibe going on with the weird disco light and tiki vibe. I definitely loved the maitai! read more

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This limited time holiday-themed bar in Belltown where you can enjoy festive drinks in a festive environment is a must visit! Make sure to come early if you visit since the line can get very long - I waited about an hour to get in. Despite the long wait, the experience was worth it. If you're looking for a holiday-themed bar this season, you won't want to miss out on this one! Drinks tried: - Sippin' Santa - Holiday on Ice - Undertow Toddy read more

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Slightly demented & unwaveringly delicious! It's suddenly warm evenings in Seattle and I get to hang out downtown on a Friday night. This is SO rare. I've walked by Navy Strength several times - but always On-the-Way-to-Somewhere. This time I got to stop in, and it's got the welcoming, slightly kooky vibe I want out of a tropical paradise plunked down amidst highrises. Walking past an impressive tray of tiny oysters on their moat of cracked ice was a promising start. We sat outside at a sparkling turquoise table b/c it was a gorgeous evening, but the tiki/tropical bar inside was tempting as well. The menu owes much to a 80's ad copy brights & 16bit animation. Eye catching & fun. Then you get down to the cocktail descriptions & realize "tiki bar" is right out the window - this has a the tropical scope Trader Vic's could only chase in its dreams. For people not looking to go off the deep end, the Navy Strength Od Fashioned is a good friend with a tasty new pair of shoes. Or I went with the Saturn Slushie. The frozen drink texture is spot on. The fruit & tart & spice and hint of bitterness at the very back all make for a refreshing and balanced drink. I'm coming back to try the Space Crush & the Maghrebi Mint Sour. ALSO an impressive lineup of tasty, complex N/A drinks as well. Even a bitter one. The Bar Snax continue the slightly demented & tasty vibe. The pile-o-nachos is impressive in hight, but also assembled in a way that makes them easy to eat. Quality chips! & the radish - nice touch. The chicken steam bun w/ strawberry gochujang & slaw is tasty top to bottom and paired perfectly with the drinks. Must try the spam musubi bun next. Stop in for a cocktail or 2 & food. read more

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Navy Strength is across the street from our apartment house. For two years outside of the pandemic shutdown, I noticed crowds of young people sitting inside and out, under heaters in colder weather, enjoying themselves. It was always crowded, but the demographic was very young, so I avoided the place. Last night, after Delta Airlines abruptly canceled my flight to Las Vegas without providing alternative flights until after the Las Vegas , I needed a medicinal cocktail. We ran across the icy street, ignoring the record breaking cold, and grabbed two seats at Navy Strength's bar. It was last call, and I ordered a double vodka. My wife ordered a Sippin Santa, a Pina Colada thing that was tasty and not too sweet. Mitch, a young man with the affect of a seasoned barkeep, picked up on my angst, and served me well. He was gracious, well versed, and urbane. I didn't expect getting this kind of sophistication at Navy Strength. The alcohol tamed my virulence, and I was able to resist tearing up anything or anybody resembling a Delta Airline employee. I will return to Navy Strength and let Mitch mix a cocktail worthy of his skills. read more

Came here to get drinks with friends. It's a nice tiki bar with a good amount of seating. Space crush - it was very sweet. I could taste a hint of the Japanese melon (a bit artificial), lime, and gin. I couldn't taste the pineapple or shiso leaf. My drink was also filled with ice. Hollow trance - one of the few non-alcoholic drinks. It was very sweet. For $13, I felt like it was pretty expensive for what it was. Overall the drinks here are definitely on the sweeter and ice heavy side. read more

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I have a unusual love for tiki bars and tiki drinks, so of course I absolutely loved my visit to Navy. My tiki love aside, I had a great experience and highly recommend it to any cocktail lovers. I tried multiple drinks and they were all delicious! We were a large group of 8 people and they were very accommodating and provided excellent service. They even have a happy hour menu! read more

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