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    Tavern Law

    3.9 (802 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Raspberry G&T and Rainier Cherry Margarita
    Huong N.

    We stopped by on Friday night and were able to be seated immediately (and were even offered table or bar seating). The staff were all really friendly and quick to help us and get our order. We were there to try out their new menu inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and honestly, it was fantastic! I had the Rainier Cherry Margarita and it was perfect-- balanced with sour and sweet notes and topped off with a Rainier cherry! My friend had the Raspberry G&T and he said it was great. We also got the fried cauliflower which was the perfect amount for two to share. It came in a creamy sauce which was so good!

    Kshama P.

    They're pretty busy always (given they were full on a random Tuesday late night) and you can't make reservations. But you can make one at their sister upstairs speakeasy then head downstairs for a night cap. I believe they have a seasonally evolving menu. They were on their *sins* format when we went so all their drinks were based on sins. We tried Trechery - their clarified milk punch and Fraud -a hot coffee based drink that is eons ahead of an espresso martini. Both were so outstanding and made us realize why Seattle is leading the coffee game.

    Anais A.

    Stopped by for the speakeasy and stayed for the popcorn chicken. I've never tried popcorn chicken quite like this. The batter melted in your mouth and the chicken tasted so fresh. The condiments that came along with it were so good. The ranch tasted homemade and the barbecue sauce had a spicy zing to it and was delicious! I literally don't think I'll ever have popcorn chicken as good as this anytime soon.

    Mel Y.

    We had a reservation in advance and they were quick to seat us. The ambiance was perfectly moody for a date night or just a nice evening with friends. We shared the steak and Mac and cheese and added the pork belly. The meat on both dishes were tender and both were overall amazing. The food was on the heavier side but it was exactly what we were craving that night so this spot made the night for us. The cocktails here were also amazing. Quick service and friendly staffs as well. We will for sure be back soon!!

    Cute cat lamp
    Alex R.

    Heard about this place from a few friends and had to come! It's a small restaurant/bar but they have a secret speakeasy! You have to make a reservation and only allotted an hour. One you walk into the restaurant you go to a secret door and you call up and someone escorts you up! Once up stairs we were seated immediately and a server comes up and ask drink preference and they ask from scratch. Do you like fruity, what type of liquor, not to sweet etc. for mine I picked not to sweet, vodka, blueberry and citrus it came out close to a martini. The other drinker prefers sweeter and they were both amazing. My second drink I chose bourbon and it came out as a Smokey Bourbon drink with honey and lemon! It was delicious! We also got a few snacks. I got a side of olives, smoked salmon crostini which was delicious and a burrata. This place is a 10/10. I would come back for the bourbon drink alone!

    Custom cocktail from the bar.
    Imani S.

    The servers and bartenders are so kind and knowledgeable. I'm a huge fan of of the cocktail specials because I can experience something I've never experienced. Also I had the pork chop the last time I was there (df/gf) and it was DELICIOUS. The bar area is definitely noisy but it's great for a quick drink and light convo.

    Espresso martini & Ichor
    Diana C.

    Food - I have had their Mac n cheese and it's REALLY good. Very worth it if you're looking for a snack or small meal. The drinks are also super interesting! I tried the Rain! last time which features black ants (heads up vegetarians and vegans!). This time, I tried the Ichor. My partner tried the espresso martini and my other companions got an Ichor and a seasonal drink that they both liked. Service - perfectly polite and welcoming! Very warm and attentive staff with excellent recommendations and ready to answer any and all questions in detail! Ambiance - feels like a nice and chill spot, but still very classy, to have a drink or two. Or three. Especially if you're waiting for needle and thread. I've been here twice and would definitely come back!

    Popcorn chicken
    Cassandra Z.

    Drinks and food tasted good. Came to check them out and try their all day Sunday happy hour. Atmosphere was fun and it was a nice date night spot. Very busy though, all the seats on the bar were filled. The smoky mac and cheese was great, but I don't think the pork belly really added anything. It was just two tiny pieces slapped on top. Popcorn chicken was good, but I really loved the dill/ranch sauce!

    Dusty Hummingbird
    Jess L.

    The interior of the bar is librarian chic with a tinge of rustic and leather. I would recommend the drinks - I got the Dusty Hummingbird and it was strong (I could taste the Mezcal) but also easily palatable. I tried my friends drinks and they were all delicious! I would definitely come back here :) The service was also fast and helpful if a recommendation is asked for

    Steak
    Mandie F.

    Honestly kind of underwhelming. This was at the top of my list of spots to hit on my trip to Seattle and the first cocktail bar I went to here. It's a cool experience entering but honestly felt like they could have done more with the space to create more of a vibe. It's very small which is nice cause it makes it feel more intimate. There was a bit of a pretentious air with the bartender which some would say you expect with a curated cocktail bar but I disagree in that you can offer a high level of service and be great at your craft while still being very friendly and creating a welcoming environment. The bartender wasn't by any means rude or bad, I've just been to other speakeasies and high end bars that the team makes it feel more welcoming and executing elevated service while also being a bit warmer. The experience was fine the bartender did a good job with asking and explain the standard questions so figure out a drink I wanted. This bar is definitely spirit craft focused and not presentation or garnish focused with very minimal creativity aesthetically wise other than unique vessels for the drinks to go in. I had the steak which wasn't bad, the marinade was good and the steak cooked well and very tender but it was very cold like they let it rest or sit too long before bringing. My overall experience wasn't bad but it wasn't anything memorable. I feel like it is kind of a one and done thing to say you've been but I don't know if I would go back.

    Salmon Crostini ($4) each
    Wendi K.

    Exquisite drinks and bites at an upscale spot with an absolutely beautiful interior and a sophisticated vibe. They apparently have a *secret* area upstairs that is even more amazing! Shoutout to our server Coa who was incredible and fun - he even gave us samples of drink recipes he was trying out! One small nit is it gets bit loud as it gets crowded. Drinks: -Woodinville Old Fashioned ($19) -I Get my Peach Down in Georgia ($17) Drinks are beautiful and well crafted Food: -Salmon Crostini ($4 each) - tiny but incredible, blocks of soft smoked salmon on a creamy tangy spread on a crispy crostini. Each crostini is pretty much one bite though -Beef Cheeks ($18) - 3 small pieces of protein. Extremely tender and paired well with the peaches and sauce -Bread Pudding ($8) - not too sweet with a nice toasty caramel sauce and dollops of fresh whipped cream Street parking located on a strip of pike/pine

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    Ask the Community - Tavern Law

    What time is happy hour?

    5pm-7pm Tuesday-Saturday and all day Sundays. We hope to see you soon!

    Can you order food up in the speakeasy or is it drinks only?

    Hey Catherine, I apologize for the tardy response. Needle & Thread has the full food menu from Tavern Law available. The kitchen is open from 5pm-11pm Sunday-Thursday (we are… Read more

    Is this place on the ground floor? want to take 90 year old parents here

    There is an upstairs that I could see when I was there, which I think is part of the "speakeasy" but there is a perfect nice bar on the street level with plenty of tables.

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    This was my first time at deadline and i will be coming back! As soon as we walked in, we were met…read morewith a Kenny G saxophone + bridgerton-esque playlist which I personally enjoyed nodding my head to instrumentals of my favorite songs. The front of the bar is standard tables with the back of the bar having cute seating areas. I got the gingerbread expresso martini which was really yummy! Our drinks did take a while to get to us despite sitting right at the bar but we did have a table of 7 so understood. We got our appetizers before our drinks: Brussel sprouts (SO YUMMY), oysters, and truffle fries (towered in parm!). These went down super quick. I then ordered the pork arepa for my entree and wow...not what i was expecting but will never regret! One of my favorite dishes I've had in a while that I'll keep thinking about. All the flavors worked so well together and the arepa itself was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pork was sweeter due to the marinade and not salty at all which i preferred. Will 100% be back!

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