Red Dog Saloon

we always a good time here at the H!! we've been regulars here for years. Best dive bar in my…read moreopinion. Loni, Jenna and Kylie are amazing and friendly. Drinks a strong and nice presentation. It's so fun seen the regular patrons that have become friends and love welcoming first timers too. Security on their toes and fun and friendly.

We've been coming to this bar for years-the best dive bar in Issaquah! It's been around for years &…read morehas that awesome nostalgic ambiance. We love the eclectic crowd that all have a great time together! They have pool, darts, pull tabs & touch tunes so you can play your favorite music! The bar tenders have all been here a while & are all wonderful & offer great service. The drinks are cheap & you can order a few food items that are cooked to order in the air fryer. Or you can bring in food to eat from any of the restaurants in the area or just eat some yummy free popcorn! We've had so many Christmas, Birthday & Super Bowl parties here & they even encourage potlucks! Definitely give this place a visit.

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Tequila soda & splash of grapefruit

Sunnydale Saloon

4.3(70 reviews)

12.2 mi

I misread my wife's arrival from Chicago by three hours, and so I was looking for a place to eat…read morewith my dog near the airport. Sunnydale came up so I came in. The outside looked a little dicey, but the ambiance was perfect for my dog and I. The regulars were getting ready for bingo, so I ordered a beer, and felt immediately welcome - probably because my dog is a charmer, and I had on my mail man outfit! The bingo caller was hilarious - she gave my dog a pat and said into the mic "I just patted the hairiest bitch in the joint." So that's the vibe! And when a cheer went up for the bingo winner, my dog let out a little howl, which also cheered everyone up. A nice surprise.

This place is an absolute gem! A great relaxing place with great people and dog friendly (your dog…read moredoes need to be on a leash) great customer service, lots of food and drink options. Can we talk about the decor?? It is Funky, Awesome and Interesting, I always seem to see something new, The burgers are great, but the homemade potato salad is fantastic. Love this Place!

Great Bar

Cheese Burger and Fantastic Potato Salad!

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The Outside Sign

Boots Tavern

4.4(12 reviews)

8.1 mi

PEOPLE OF EARTH: If you haven't experienced the pure chaos that is Boots Tavern, you're living in…read morethe shadow realm of hospitality. This establishment doesn't just serve drinks--they serve EXPERIENCES, specifically soundtracked by an endless loop of Smash Mouth, Avril Lavigne, and *NSYNC that would make Carson Daly weep tears of frosted-tipped joy. The bartenders here don't just pour drinks--they're like spiritual guides through the realm of grain alcohol enlightenment. They've got stuff so potent it could strip paint off a submarine, and they serve it with the kind of confidence usually reserved for bomb disposal experts. Their signature drink, "The Y2K Bug," comes with a mandatory signing of medical release forms and a brief consultation with your next of kin. But let's talk about their commitment to the early 2000s pop music scene. The jukebox exists in a temporal loop where it's perpetually 2003. "All Star" plays every 47 minutes with the precision of an atomic clock. I once witnessed a group of investment bankers completely lose it during "Bye Bye Bye," performing the original choreography with such passion that Justin Timberlake probably felt a disturbance in the force. The weekly karaoke nights are the stuff of local legend. Every Thursday, the entire bar transforms into what I can only describe as "American Idol meets Thunder Dome." Last week, someone performed Britney's "Oops!... I Did It Again" while dressed as a fully-operational vending machine. The crowd went so wild they had to replace three load-bearing walls the next day. The regulars here have developed their own bizarre ecosystem. There's a group that shows up every Tuesday wearing matching bedazzled jumpsuits, and nobody questions it. The staff has started timing their drink service to the exact moment Christina Aguilera hits the high note in "Beautiful." Five stars. Would absolutely risk permanent hearing damage from singing along to "Who Let The Dogs Out" for the 47th time while sipping something that could probably power a jet engine. Just remember to bring your flame-retardant crop top and your signed liability waiver. P.S. The bathroom graffiti is exclusively written in boy band lyrics. It's basically a museum at this point.

If you like small town tavern feeling like you're in montana... this is the place. They treat you…read morewell.

T-mary with the works

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Known for The coldest beer around

Last Frontier Saloon

4.1(89 reviews)

12.3 mi

Amazing dive bar with classic PNW atmosphere. Charming bartenders with quick wit and even faster…read moreservice! Loved this place the moment I walked in. The beer tap selection is great and there are even more tasty bottled options in the cooler. They have Rainier on tap - which is heavenly in itself. They have food menu options are of classic bar food favorites cooked to order on a grill by the bar. Unfortunately, the vegetarian options are limited to fries or tots or onion rings and maybe a salad. A black bean burger option would be a welcome addition. All in all, a solid hide away for a pleasant pint and unique environment while exploring the foothills of the Cascades.

Truly the Last Frontier of saloons or dive bars. It is a REAL dive bar. Everything about it must be…read more200 years old. I don't think you can truly take in all of the decor in just when visit. It has to take a few. They have indoor tables and bar seats as well as a back patio. They have basic bar drinks, they serve great food like burgers, fries, onion rings, etc. This isn't a destination for striking up an hour long convo with the bartender because she is busy serving drinks, frying burgers, and cashing people out. It's iconic.

Kitschy kitsch kitschy!

BLT w Onion Rings

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Washington state lottery!!!

Pla-Mor Bar & Grill

3.8(161 reviews)

5.2 mi

Very good bar food, we drove by so many times and finally stopped in on a weekday evening. The lady…read moretaking care of us was very friendly, even though it was busy, we were able to get seated and served quickly. We ordered onion rings and bacon cheeseburgers. After getting the order of onion rings we instantly regretted ordering the burgers, because the portion was huge and they were so tasty. The burgers were also huge, very good value for money. The atmosphere is a standard bar experience, lots of coming and goings, laid back and fun. We didn't even realize until we were leaving that there is an actual giant tank with a piranha! Parking was fine but I imagine gets tight when busy.

Well, it's back! After being closed for nearly 4 months, The Pla-Mor is alive and well. The front…read moreof the house has not changed. But what is coming out of the newly remodeled kitchen is fabulous. Same friendly, welcoming staff. Killer drinks, (no Ginger Beer - WHAT?!?!?). No Dark and Stormy's but the Margaritas were amazing. You should check it out! Worth the drive.

Inside

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Sweet I won!

Smokey Joe's

3.7(31 reviews)

12.8 mi

Great local place. Good service, had a great time. Server was excellent. Good beer and fries. Local…read morehangout with quality pool tables .

I stopped by for a beer because this is the "Elk #9 Bar" from Twin Peaks Season 3. This is you…read moreclassic local dive bar. The bartender was friendly. The beer is cheap, cold and good! I only stayed for a beer before moving on, so maybe if I was there at another time for longer my review would be different... but for my purposes it was perfect.

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The Lost Dutchman

2.6(111 reviews)

3.2 mi

We've been coming here for close to a decade and love how consistent they are. Always friendly and…read moregreat service, no matter the night. Their food keeps getting better. Lots do, karaoke, live bands, pool and darts, tournaments, and sporting event showings. They have amazing Taco Tuesdays and 20% of entrees on Wednesday. Check them out. (We love their burgers, pizza, and Mac and cheese).

This could be a gold mine for the lost Dutchman. All it is just blah dumb rocks. It doesn't look…read moreclean the Service stinks. We were there listening to a band which consist of different people from different areas getting together and playing music. He had to go up to the bar to order any food or any drinks and you might get served the waitress if that's what you can call her was right next to us didn't even look at us, turned her back and never even asked if we needed anything so we didn't buy anything unless they changed their ways. I wouldn't recommend going to the lost Dutchman.

Karaoke Night

Bacon and meat in "vegan" burger

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Seating area

The Rollin Log Tavern

3.8(109 reviews)

6.8 mi

Our designated driver ordered a soda water and was charged $4, and it was rung up as a Coke. Then…read morewe ordered one double, which was rung up as $9 twice - $18 for ONE drink. I'm sorry, but $18 for a double at a neighborhood dive bar is crazy. And charging the designated driver $4 for a soda water seems pretty excessive too. I'm all for businesses making money and I understand prices increase, but there's a difference between a price increase and prices that make you wonder if you're suddenly at an upscale cocktail bar.

My friend and I needed to find a place we could hang out in Issaquah after 10pm and this is one of…read morethe only places open late so I was excited to check it out. I ordered a cosmopolitan and the bartender Kate was the absolute sweetest. She was worried about not making my drink correctly but she actually made it perfectly!! I loved every sip, it was the perfect amount of citrusy and sweet! My friend ordered a blue moon and was surprised when the bartender offered him an orange slice to go with it. He said it's supposed to come that way but normally bars don't offer the orange slice. My friend and I stuck around for hours chatting with the bartender and some of the other patrons. We even played a couple rounds of billiards. I love the local vibes at this bar. If I lived within walking distance, I would honestly come here more often. The atmosphere is cosy and everyone is so friendly.

Decorations

Cheers

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Money on the wall.

Central Tavern

3.5(100 reviews)

18.0 mi

The bartenders are great here. Always on top of it. Arrive early so you can grab a table. There…read moreisn't much room to roam so you will just have to deal with that. A great place for a cold one.

A proper dive bar in the middle of the forever gentrifying suburb of Kirkland. That this place…read morestill exists in the center of an increasingly upper middle class city is a breath of whisky-laden fresh air. Now, it's not a perfect dive bar. It doesn't have the charm or character of more classic dumps. I know there are regulars here but I've never personaly struck up a conversation with anyone at the bar like other places. The interior is dive-y enough but it kind of feels like it just needs a little extra something to secure the proper dive credentials. But, what it does offer, is inexpensive booze in a location not known for cheap anything. And, it does it in a setting that will whisk you away from the local surroundings and allow you to get hammered into oblivion without judgment. I hope the Central continues on as a good neighborhood dive forever.

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Burger Buds

4.0(55 reviews)

3.0 mi

The goods - the wait was about 10-15 mins to get my burger. They hand you a device that will beeps…read morewhen the food is ready. I'm a burger person and this is my second time there in 2 years. Flavor/taste wise.. it's was a pretty good burger. I'd give it 4.0/5.0 score on taste. Was there last week.. The bad - I ordered a 'Proper Patty'. The burger I got did not look like what you see on the picture. My impression of what I got was 'this is 2 patty smashed together? Is this just one or two patty? Where is the second patty?'. The size of the burger..what I got was 1/4 - 1/3 of what you see on the picture. For a $12 burger, it's quite small.. If you look at other folks reviews, it have similar takes.

We were in town for baseball and wanted to find something close to the highway. Location was…read moreperfect for that. We love a good smash burger and Burger Buds did not disappoint. We ordered the Lil bud, Simple Smash (smaller than the photo but very filling), Grilled cheese: Buds way and added bacon (It was like a patty melt on a bun, so good!) Between the 4 of us, we ordered 2 sides of fries and that was plenty. Side note: I'm not really a fry person unless they are submerged in ranch. These are cooked to perfection in beef tallow, crunchy, fluffy and lightly salted. I didn't even use any sauce. The food truck doesn't have any seating but since we came from watching baseball we had lawn chairs and we just pulled them out and ate in the parking lot.

It doesn't look like it here, but these guys were busy from the time I pulled in until I left

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Sharon L.

10 years ago

A great little dive bar that just happens to have the best Beer Garden around. Stage and Bands outside in the summer, Horse Shoe Pits, Covered Smoking Area where you can take your adult beverage. Great Selection of craft beers and The Best Hot Wings in Washington. Lots of truly great people who make you feel like your home the minute you walk in. Come on down give us a try you will be happy you did. read more

Olga F.

9 years ago

Sharon, your place was amazing!!! Crazy guy with the plastic on his face loved, loved, loved it!!

Jim F.

11 years ago

The Red Dog Saloon is one the last places where the band plays behind chicken wire!

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