We're long time lovers of McMenamins and so happy to have one in our own backyard. While the Oregon…read morehotels do seem to have some better soaking pools, we have a whiskey shed. This small building can be easily missed if you don't take the time to step inside and see what it's all about. It's got a fireplace and a couple tables inside, but my partner always stops off here for the whiskey. Personally I don't drink much whiskey, but he gets excited by the selection and the helpful people behind the counter. They can help you find something in your price range. You can also get a flight. They have special Whiskey Talk nights and tasting events. You can get also get other drinks and even order food to eat inside. I usually get the Black Rabbit Red wine, but there are a couple beers on tap. Of course this is also a stop for a passport stamp. If it's cold and not too loud we do occasionally sit inside. It has a quaint, cramped vibe so you may get to know your neighbors. If the weather is good we often sit outside by one of the many fires. Sometimes there is live music playing in the courtyard and this makes for a great way to spend an evening. But if you don't know you can also get your drinks to go and walk around exploring the grounds, just be aware you are not supposed to cross the street with your drinks to the pool/Nui Nui bar.

Love this whiskey tasting bar. It's real small so consider yourself lucky if you snag a seat…read moreinside. It can get pretty loud on a busy night. So many great whiskeys to choose from but they don't have a full list so you have to either choose from the small curated menu or stand awkwardly at the bar looking at the shelf in a tiny (usually over crowded) space. Bartenders have always been friendly and attentive in my experience.

It was a great find. The bartender was really friendly. We sat down to take a break after World Cup…read moreand got a drink and some of the bacon and cheese fries they were delicious! It's dark and moody and they do have karaoke. We enjoyed listening and watching people sing. Didn't get any pics!

I never see anyone in this place. Come Friday or Saturday night...hardly anyone in here when other…read moreplaces nearby are buzzing. While I don't know why people don't go, I do know why I don't. The last time I was there I was being actively ignored by multiple barkeepers acting super busy, walking up and down and polishing glasses or similar fillers on a non-busy night... Until I got up and walked out slowly to Provisions, a bar right across the street, to get a drink. With this attitude toward service, I'm sure none of them realized what kind of business walked out the door in that moment, given I live within walking distance, happen to like a good whiskey, and believe in tipping handsomely for good service. But I get it...surely they saw me and likely filter for a different type of clientele. It's just that even over the years I've been passing by it hasn't worked. But each to their own; never been back.

Kara was awesome. Will definitely come back. Food was great. Drinks were great too!…read moreThank you

Hollywood Tavern is an upscale tavern that knows what it is--very good food, solid cocktails, a…read moregreat atmosphere, and consistently good service. Add in a great location near Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Sammamish River Trail, and there is a lot to like here. Food & Drink: The food is very good across the board. The chicken sandwich is a standout, and they have some of the better wings in the area if you like a dry rub. The fish and chips have a solid crunch despite being light/airy, and both the beef and lamb burgers are well executed. The homemade black bean burger is an underrated vegan option. The Green Goddess salad is also pretty good, and gluten-free buns are available. They rotate in seasonal items as well, so there is usually something different on the menu. The bar leans more toward cocktails and whiskey than beer. The whiskey selection is great. Other spirits are less diverse, but there is enough to make most cocktails. They are solid at making the classics--I've had the Martini, Paper Plane, Gimlet, and Manhattan here, and all have been very good. The seasonal cocktail menu is also usually well done, with options built around a variety of spirits. This isn't a top-grade cocktail program, but it is pretty solid and fits the vibe of the place well. One of their quirks is the alcoholic milkshake. I haven't had one, but have heard good things. The beer menu is probably a little weak in terms of options for somewhere with "Tavern" in the name. They still have some local brews on tap, but beer clearly isn't the focus here. Ambiance & Service: Hollywood Tavern has a great location in Woodinville, near Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Sammamish River Trail. There is a decently sized parking lot that usually doesn't overflow. The outdoor seating area is solid, complete with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. Inside looks and feels like a tavern. There is some great wall art showing the building from when it was a gas station and Woodinville was still "out in the sticks." The interior is basically divided into two halves, with the bar on one side. There is a nice rustic wood-top bar with seating for maybe ten, plus additional high-top seating along the windows. There is also an indoor/outdoor-feeling section along the road. There is usually a good buzz in the room. It isn't a quiet or intimate spot, but it also isn't really a "socialize with the locals" type of tavern. It works particularly well for a casual date night or a guys' or girls' night out. Country music (Bluegrass/Americana) is usually what's playing (fairly quietly). It also works surprisingly well for families. Between the noise level and lack of formal dining, it is a good option for a "fancy" family dinner where everyone can still relax. The kids menu is fairly standard, but portions are solid and the value is good. Kids get crayons and coloring menus, and parents can actually enjoy the food and drinks without feeling like they brought their kids somewhere they shouldn't have. Service is above average. The staff is friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the service fits the casual atmosphere well. Final Thoughts: Five stars. Think upscale tavern with more of a focus on cocktails than beer, but with country music and a rustic finish. Hollywood Tavern combines very good food, solid cocktails, a great whiskey selection, above-average service, and one of the better casual atmospheres in Woodinville. It works equally well for a casual date night, a night out with friends, or a nicer family dinner. Von's or The Shed, will get the press/publicity in the area, but for me, this place is an underrated gem. -AC

A trip to Washington wasn't complete without stopping by Woodinville Distillery--and it absolutely…read morelived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, everyone made us feel welcome. The facility is beautiful, the tour and bottling process were top-notch, and you can really see the pride they take in every bottle they produce. The highlight of the trip was getting to bottle my very own single barrel selection. Being part of that process made it an experience I'll never forget. I also couldn't leave empty-handed, so I headed home with six bottles and plenty of Woodinville swag. If you're ever in Washington and you're a bourbon or whiskey fan, this is a must-stop destination. Incredible people, an amazing facility, and an unforgettable experience. I'll definitely be back.

We finally came by Woodinville Whiskey Company for a tasting and overall it was a pleasant…read moreexperience. They have a beautiful facility and the tasting room was filled with souvenirs from shirts, jackets, flasks, glasses and all of them looked top-notch. Loved to buy a baseball cap, but my head is 61cm and I must have the velcro closure as the plastic snap hats are just too small & cheap for me. They have a counter bar area strategicly set with no chairs where it's comfortable for four 1/4 to 1/2 oz taste, but you don't get too comfortable. The hostess was pleasant, inviting and we honestly enjoyed reviewing the menu of +10 different whiskeys where we need to pick out 4 of them for the standard flight. They had a cross section of proofs between bourbons and ryes with a premixed old fashioned that was made by aging in maple syrup barrels. My wife went for ryes and i did the bourbons. I started with the 80 proof then navigated toward the highlight of the 115-proof. I was pleasantly impressed how drinkable without the burn going down was the 115-proof as it benefits from a sweeter, corn-forward base + cooler aging that results in better integration and less aggressive burn -- it "drinks easier" than the numbers would suggest. Of course, try what you can and it's great when you can share tastes between 2 people all the choices. For me, I found the cast strength aged 6 years 115 proof to be the best.

This place was beautiful. I highly recommend getting a table on the back patio and watching the…read moresunset. I'm not a big whiskey drinker but there are plenty of other items on the menu for you to enjoy. I ordered the bone marrow and lamp chops which were both delicious. Note, this is not the place for a large meal, they offer small plates to go with your drinks. The service was friendly. Afterwards, I encourage looking around the house and walking the grounds.

Superb coffee joint! Loved the decor and how the interior was designed. They have a beautiful patio…read morewith an exceptional view. The coffee and pastries were great!

What an amazing date night with my husband for his birthday dinner part 1 @ the whiskey by John…read morehowie. Shoutout to our server Xavier T. Thank you so much for an amazing evening! My husband and I already have reservations tomorrow for his birthday dinner part 2 at the John howie steak house. We just wanted a little bite with a few drinks at the whiskey bar, but we didn't expect that they would have the WL Weller tasting event. All of the course foods are wonderful and tasty. Our server Xavier was very knowledgeable about the whiskey and kept checking in on us. We can't wait to go back tomorrow for dinner at the John howie steak house for his part 2 dinner! Candy pork belly was tender and bacon jam stuffed gougere was delicious! I didn't know the steel head trout was going to be juicy and melt in your mouth. The Mango sauce blended well with the tender chicken thigh. Jalapeño corn bread with beef brisket slider was on a different level. Dessert was a little dry, but popcorn was crunchy. It all blended well with whiskey.

There's something so good about a steakhouse Caesar salad and this place doesn't disappoint. The…read moreold fashioned I got was pretty decent, too. I will be back to try the steak!

Radiator Whiskey was awesome! First of all, we were able to grab seats at the bar instantly--a…read moreshocker considering it was after 6 PM. And then we were seated at a table within five minutes. What a pleasant surprise! We were celebrating a big anniversary, so we settled in for a leisurely meal with a "we're-glad-we're-walking-home" amount of alchohol (Heh.) We had the Radiator Barrel Picks flight for $33 (Angel's Envy, Russell's Reserve, Maker's Mark Select Volume 3), and it rocked our world. We also really enjoyed the Local flight for $20 (Westland Single Malt, OOLA Bourbon, Woodinville Rye). I had the current Barrel Aged Cocktail, which was... fine. Not mind-blowing. MUCH better was hubby's Triad (Four Roses Single Barrel, Los Vecinos, Ciociaro Amaro, black pepper tincture, lemon bitters, Szechuan spritz). It was unlike anything either of us had ever had--in the best possible way. Complex, weird, and absolutely delicious. Alas, we were already ridiculously full from feasting our way through Seattle all day, but our waiter was awesome and happily let us split everything. We had the Steak & Potatoes (seared coulotte, roasted duck-fat potatoes, rapini salad, pickled onion), and those potatoes were legitimately one of the best things we ate on the entire trip. Somehow crispy and rich on the outside but astonishingly light and fluffy inside. We also shared the Fried Bread Pudding with bourbon caramel and whipped cream, because apparently there is always room for fried bread pudding. The restaurant itself is cozy, quirky, and masculine in a really fun way, and the staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and never made us feel rushed. If we lived in Seattle, this would absolutely be our "we have something to celebrate" place.

This place is suspiciously highly rated, making me question the legitimacy of the reviews here…read more My experience was less than stellar and here is a list of observations of which each one would have been enough to deter me from coming back. In no particular order. It's a greasy spoon .... so unclean the tables are sticky. Enough said. I could not confirm that it was real Woodford Reserve Bourbon in my custom Manhattan, and by the insta-headaches it gave me, it certainly wasn't. Serving well-whiskey under brand label is illegal and the Washington State Liquor Board wouldn't take kindly if I reported it on my phone before even paying the bill the next time. Radiator Whiskey with a entire wall full of Whiskey bottles is playing with fire and just crossed the line with me. I will be back to check up on that. The pulled pork sandwich was ok, but minimalist dry with just a sprinkle of coleslaw and red onions. So was the side salad, dry, with the dressing being 'barely there.' Barely there was also the AC on this night of a heatwave. With closed windows. I was sweaty and couldn't wait to get out into fresh air of the same temperature while sticking to my table. As for the vibe, they play alternative punk rock, maybe a bit too loud for good conversation. All I can say here is each to their own, but the place just wasn't for me.

Visited here for the first time today for Happy Hour. The vibe of the place looks fun, but it was…read morereally dark inside which seemed a bit weird for early afternoon. It did seem like it would be a fun place to watch a game with friends. I got the burger and fries off the Happy Hour menu for $14. Decent price, and the burger was thick but with a dry bun and not much for toppings. It wasn't great, Fries were cold and oily, and looked like they were cooked in old that should have been changed. Staff was nice and helpful.

I really hadn't considered visiting Rascal's as I'm more of a foodie than a drinker. However,…read moredecided on a whim to stop in on a Saturday morning to check out the brunch scene. We were warmly greeted at the door and invited in. While walking us to our table, the owner who was seating us offered us a $4 mimosa. How could we say no, so she presented us with a few non-standard options like watermelon (and I can't remember the other types, my bad!). It turns out that it's their new brunch special, so if you accept the mimosa on the way in, it's $4, where the regular price is $10 -- definitely good to keep in mind if you're visiting during weekend brunch! When it came down to the food, I ordered the fried bologna sandwich while my husband had the tom tom benedict (green and red tomatoes). Both were quite good -- I loved the twist on the ol' bologna sandwich, though I the tom tom bene was prob our fave. Anyhow, I was suprised at how much we liked the food from this tavern, and I'll definitely include it as an option from now on, when we're coming up with places to visit. Highly recommend this place. It's relatively new, it's quite sizable, and the owners are just lovely. I do hope that more people find out about this gem and visit!

This tavern is a local owned and run business. The owner is personable, talks and protects his…read morepatrons. Sports bar setting, pool, darts, music, karaoke, and a great local venue to meet up. Thank you for our fun time today watching our SEAHAWKS CHANNEL and accommodating our PACKERS!!! great sliders and drinks. Tom and Tracy Wigen local residents

I like karaoke there, but the bar isn't very friendly. I wonder why?…read moreHope they become mpre friendly in the future

Great spot for brunch with a relaxed vibe. The food was tasty, and the service was friendly and…read moreattentive.

Great drinks, really good food, attentive service! Will…read moreabsolutely be coming back whenever we are in town. Thank you for taking pride in your work!