Tavern Law is a true hidden gem in Seattle. It's a small, cozy, old-style spot with a warm ambience that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. The food menu is simple, but everything is done really well -- fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. What really stands out is the drink menu. It's incredibly creative, filled with ingredients and combinations I'd never even heard of. Every cocktail feels like something special, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into each one. The service was outstanding. Everyone working there genuinely seemed happy to be there, and it shows in the way they take care of guests. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely be going back soon. Highly recommend! read more

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My sister and I stopped here last night in search of a nice place to grab a glass of wine, and we were not disappointed!! Our server Jarod was top-notch: engaging, pleasant, genuine, and on top of his game. We split a bottle of Two Mountain Cabernet and had a most pleasant evening. Thank you!! read more

We got a couple drinks and had their popcorn chicken while we waited. Food good and their music was great. J Cole, Miguel and Kendrick to name a few. It made waiting for speakeasy bar well easy. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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I showed up early for reservation in the, so I was hoping to stop by the little thread for drinks. I ended up not making reservations and they were committed for the night. I didn't mind hanging out at Tavern though. I scanned the menu, and all of tears seem the most appetizing. The bartender asked what I thought and honestly I just said I don't know what's happening in the strength but I really really love it. It's sweet and savory, zesty, smoky. It was such a complex drink. I just wanted to keep drinking it. My friend and I had two rounds, went to dinner, and it came back for two more rounds until they closed. It was mid week after the holiday so it was actually really quiet in there, but kind of perfect. It's a very intimate, spiky vibe, classic has the best old-school rap playlist in the background. Kind of a perfect night. read more

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!! read more

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Nice little cozy bar by cap hill. Stopped here before heading over to emo night at chop suey. Server was very attentive, she gave my party a standing space in middle of the bar where we could order while waiting for seats to open up. Drinks are creative and well made. Cool place to chill and catch up with friends while hopping between events in cap hill. read more

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! read more

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Stellar service from staff and unique drinks! I love that they explore with unique pairings and clarified/infused liquors. Their menu changes regularly so make sure to come back every once in a while to never miss some of the coolest drinks. The vibe is cozy, bar seatings feel very intimate, overall suitable for any occasion. Our awesome staff offered us a table upstairs at the speakeasy after two drinks in, which was a total unexpected blast. The process of dialing the phone to give the 'secret clue' was really fun as well. read more

Great vibe, killer cocktails, and a cool hidden bar upstairs. The service is great and welcoming. Feels like a secret spot in Capitol Hill -- totally worth it. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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The best bread pudding that I have ever seen or imagined the people were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my Not Toddy. Will be back soon to enjoy the heavenly Bread pudding! read more

Food was top notch. Was surprised by it. The drink menu was fairly good, and the drinks themselves were tasty. The space lacks some character (it houses a speakeasy so maybe that's the place to go?) and the prices seemed just a tad high. But overall, a nice place to stop. read more

This review is solely on the service and not the actual food or drink of the establishment. Normally, it would be both. I had reservations for the Speak Easy side of the tavern. Long story short, my wife got ill in the evening and I went on a search for a pharmacy instead of drinking as we had planned. I was called twenty minutes after the initial start time and explained the situation to the caller. At no point was I expecting to receive my deposit back as it's made super clear that you forfeit it at time of purchase. The person on the phone was upset that I inconvenienced them this evening and straight talked down to me. I'm an adult, adult things happen, I didn't call the place as result and I never expected a refund for my tickets. I don't need to be spoken down to by your staff while I'm under stress. The person also said next time to just call and they could work something out but frankly, they'll never be a next time. Keep the money and the attitude. read more

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. read more

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This place was really amazing! I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance and if you have the reservation for their opening time... don't show up any earlier since we arrived 5 minutes before the reservation but they asked us to wait outside the restaurant until the reservation time. When you go in, you'll call upstairs and don't forget to open the door when you hear it unlock! This space was so unique as you share flavors, spirits, textures and even moods that you like/dislike. Food is also divine! I'll definitely be back again another time to experience more! read more

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 read more

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What a nice cocktail bar!! It's hard to find a seat but we were able to snag seats at the bar! The atmosphere is cozy quirky yet upscale. The bar is surrounded by cocktail books which added to the quirky cool environment. Our bartender was friendly and seemed to genuinely care if we enjoyed our drinks which was nice. Scarlet Decline- amazing! Refreshing sweet and delicious Cozy Up- interestingly warm and tasty The cocktails were strong but still tasty! Making them worth the price read more

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This review is strictly based on service of the bartender. The male host was friendly. We came in on a rainy Saturday around 7:30 and the bar was pretty much dead, with plenty of seats everywhere. We asked the host if we could see how long the wait was for the upstairs bar and he told us to take a seat at the bar and tell the bartender that we wanted to be put on the waitlist for the upstairs bar. This was fair. The bartender didn't acknowledge us and then when I asked him if we could be placed on the waitlist for the upstairs bar, he was very rude and said that I had already made it clear I wanted to be on a waitlist. I told him I had been informed by the host and the host told me to tell the bartender and that is what I was doing. The bartender went on to rudely say that he doesn't know the wait and that they don't give wait times so that people "won't just sit at the bar for free." We had no intentions of sitting at a bar and not ordering anything, his rudeness was too much and so we went to Canon up the street which had a much better vibe and friendly bartenders. read more

So I was really looking forward to coming here and I told friends we coming, they warned us the food was good, but the Staff has very public disagreement. Well, they weren't lying.... The was good , but at the end of our service, the chef tried to fight the bartender, the bartender apparently was the only one trying to be professional and walk away, but to my dismay the chef continued to harassing him all the way to the bar !! I don't know who the Manager was but they should have handled it better !! We didn't even wait for any apologies we just paid and left before it broke out in to a full on fight!! I felt bad for the Bartender and it definitely looked as if the much bigger, bearded chef was looking to intimidate or fight him . Would NOT go back, even for good food, unless your down for dinner and a fight ?!! read more

Tavern Law is still really good after all these years. It was there are the beginning of the gastropub craze and still maintains all of the subculture of that era, even it's secret little bar upstairs. Vibe is still great, drinks are still great, food is still usually very good and sometimes you can actually get a seat in here. The specific part of Seattle lineage at Tavern Law that has to be noted is that the burger they serve here is allegedly the same as the one they used to serve at long defunct Spur. The Spur burger was hands down one of the most unassuming but delicious things I've ever had in my life and easily rivaled other artisan burger greats like the one at Father's Office in L.A. Personally I don't think the recipe is quite the same here but it's close and you definitely will not be disappointed if you have one. read more

Pricey but STRONG drinks so you get what you pay for. This place isn't too big and gets crowded pretty quickly so do expect to wait in line or be seated at a bar rather than a table even if you are with a group. You can make reservations before hand as well. The inside was kind of loud but had a dim, mysterious library vibe to it. They also have an interesting option where you can tell the bar tender what your taste is and they create a unique drink based on that. Wouldn't say it's my favorite bar but definitely one that people should check out if they find themselves in Seattle and want a cozier chiller vibe. read more

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What can I say about Tavern law that hasn't already been said. Incredible handcrafted cocktails await at this establishment. The food is phenomenal; my personal favorite was a milk-infused cocktail paired with crispy popcorn chicken--an absolutely delightful combination. My experience here was exceptional and engaging with the bartenders only enhanced it. They are evidently well-educated and knowledgeable about the drinks and ingredients they use. I cannot express enough how highly I recommend this place. How to make the most of this spot: * First Dates or Date Nights: The romantic ambiance makes it perfect for an intimate evening. * Study/Work Space: Find a quiet corner for focused work or study sessions. * Socializing with Strangers: Engage in conversations with new faces in a relaxed setting. * Intimate Dinner with a Small Group: Share a cozy dinner with close friends To conclude, I strongly recommend Tavern Law based on the aforementioned reasons. read more

One of my fav bars in Seattle. Super knowledgable bartenders who aren't afraid to think outside the box. Just tell them the flavor profile you like and theyll always make you something custom. Great atmosphere. Super solid food. Highly recommend snagging a spot at the bar around 10pm for two hours of personalized service. read more

Ok ok the drinks here a little pricey, but...! Worth every dime. The bar tending here is next level. They are true mixologists using very interesting ingredients to make epic drinks! And the wait staff is super friendly and helpful. And the decor is cozy, intimate, and charming. My wife and loved this place and were so glad to stumble onto it while we're in town for Memorial Day weekend! Please visit! read more

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It had been such a long time since I had been to Tavern Law or Needle and Thread and wow was it wonderful to come back. I brought a small group of friends without a reservation and the host got us a great table and was super friendly. The drinks were really creative and the classic cocktails were great. I am glad we came back, and they are doing better than ever. We will be back! read more

We were waiting for a table at a restaurant a few blocks away and decided to grab a drink. We chose Tavern Law and one of the group goes, "oh geez, guys, it's three dollar signs." That didn't stop us, however, and we headed insides. It is dark, but warm and cozy inside. There's a beautiful curved bar and a wall of books (law books, maybe? Get it..), as well as a few tables. There was a large tufted booth in the back for a larger group. Plenty of seating at and around the bar for smaller groups. Yes, this place is small, but once you're in there it feels larger. The drinks were indeed three dollar signs, and they were quite good. I got The Lusty Lady and was very happy to sip on that. The rest of the group all got drinks with different flavor profiles, so it was fun to try them all. Unsure what the total actually came to, but they ranged from $16-$30 or so for one cocktail. There was beer and wine also, but we decided to treat ourselves and we chose correctly. read more

The craft cocktails are off the hook. Sooo inventive. But the whiskey list is also amazing, a selection of Weller, Old Fitzgerald and a large list of ryes. But definitely grab some food. Cracklins, Foie Grad and Popcorn Chicken! read more

Whether you're just going to Tavern Law or make it up to Needle & Thread, you'll be well taken care of. The service here is standout, but the drinks and food are not far behind. read more

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This is a super fun place to have interesting drinks made to order by skilled mixologists. My partner and I love the frois gras .

Super cute spot. Really simple menu with really amazing service. Menu: Sockeye Salmon Crostini - 5/5 Crispy Yukon Potatoes - 5/5 Foie Gras Mousse - 5/5 Cocktails: Bartender's Choice - 5/5 Cocktails are phenomenal. Food is even more impressive. The Foie Gras is a must order. Crostinis are very good. Potatoes are tasty too. Great spot. Super chill. Amazing vibes. read more

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Tavern Law is a nice cocktail bar around Capitol Hill that has a warm, sophisticated ambiance reminiscent of an old-school law library or tavern that befits its name. We came on a weeknight and there was a short wait to get in as the bar was packed, which was good to see. Overall, the bar is great and they seem to have a great selection of whisky - their cocktail menu is unique and, perhaps based on what we ordered, was a bit too eccentric for us. The Cozy was nice for a cold night and quite sweet. The Funky Folly was recommended by our waiter, but a bit too funky and didn't drink well, but perhaps is an acquired taste. There's also a speakeasy you can enter through Tavern Law that seems cool. read more

We waited a bit in Tavern Law before heading into our reservation at Needle & Thread. Love the attention to detail and cozy interior design in both, plus both have perfect volume to carry a nice conversation, staff were fun to talk to and helpful. Bespoke cocktail experience was super fun! Definitely recommend going with a few friends or at least doing a couple rounds so you can try multiple. Had a Starbucks peppermint mocha inspired cocktail that was absolutely delicious! read more

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Went here to go to needle and thread, which is the speakeasy right above. Love the ambience, very private and intimate. The whole idea behind no menu was very intriguing, I would suggest knowing specifically what you like and don't like so they can make you the perfect cocktail. I really enjoyed the two that I had. read more

Great atmosphere and amazing drinks. Went here 5 years ago and it was amazing....still is today. Great place to go when the hostess at canon is so Rude you just leave. Highly recommend having the bartender make a cocktail from your flavor profile. Great experience! read more