Deep Dive is my favorite cocktail bar in Seattle. The decor is incredible: Very speakeasy vibes,…read moreand every detail feels thoughtful and elevated. The whole space has this intimate, luxurious atmosphere that makes the experience feel special the moment you walk in. We tried the Japanese Breakfast, which is a savory cocktail and such a pleasant surprise. It genuinely has miso soup notes. It's very unique and creative. I also had El Boho (flavorful but not overly sweet). The staff are always friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to recommending drinks. The prices are on the higher end, but personally I think they're totally worth it for the creativity and overall experience. This is the spot I bring all my out-of-town friends to because the ambiance, vibes, and drinks are just that good. Truly one of Seattle's gems.

My experience at Deep Dive was unfortunately overshadowed by the service…read more I'll start with the positives because they're deserved. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. The space is elegant, unique, and lives up to the photos. I also want to recognize the manager, who was polite, professional, and kindly explained that reservations were required. I completely understand and respect that policy. Unfortunately, my interaction with the bartender before speaking with the manager was the complete opposite. As I tried to get her attention, I felt like she repeatedly looked at me with annoyance and made me feel unwelcome. Rather than simply explaining the reservation policy herself, she went to get the manager instead. She had a problem with Hispanics. She refused to engaged at all. The way I was treated left me feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed, especially as someone who was genuinely excited to visit. A beautiful venue can only go so far when the hospitality doesn't match. I would have happily accepted that reservations were required if I had simply been treated with basic kindness and respect from the start. I truly hope this was an isolated incident because the location itself is stunning, and the manager handled the situation professionally. Unfortunately, because of my interaction with the bartender I've added in the photos, I don't see myself returning. Sadly they have a Prejudice bartender.

Found this place on Yelp while visiting Seattle, and it definitely lived up to the reviews! It's…read moretucked away above a noodle restaurant, which made it confusing to find. The cocktails were excellent and really well balanced. A nice touch was that they serve you hot tea after your drinks, which I thought was a thoughtful way to end the experience. It was pretty warm inside during our visit, but they had paper fans at each table that helped a bit. I'd also recommend making a reservation because this place is popular and fills up quickly. Overall, a great cocktail bar with a unique atmosphere that I'd happily visit again.

This cute little speakeasy found at the upper seating of Biang Biang Noodles was a very cool and…read moreinteresting experience. First off, the decor is so gorgeous and really made the time feel elevated. The drinks themselves were also amazing. I got the matcha cocktail and the earthiness of the matcha paired so well with the citrus yuzu drink. However, even though we had a reservation, it really felt like they were trying to rush us out. They kept asking us if we wanted to order another drink even though we were still working on our first ones. We had a reservation for three and they gave us two chairs and a barrel to sit on even though the other tables all had chairs. I'm not sure what was going on but it all felt very interesting.

Came here with a friend one late night and the ambience is just right. A handful of regulars, dive…read moreatmosphere, music not too loud and strong drinks. It's not a secret bar, but it has an unassuming look that I like and can be easily overlooked. Their tagline is "your favorite neighborhood art bar" which is appropriate as the bar is filled with art and decor that gets your attention. Much of the art is for sale, but definitely for someone who has a strong love for it and or deep pockets. The bar has been around since 2005 with an aim to build in the eyes of patrons for patrons. There is a fairly extensive menu of cocktails that carry a pricey tag, but are good. I simply opted for a couple Tom Collins, and it was excellent. Had me walking back kinda sideways. Definitely a gem of a drinking spot, perfect place to close out a night.

Great place for a well-crafted cocktail in a relaxed yet hip ambiance. It's as unpretentious as a…read moreneighborhood bar should be, but its style and character (and wall full of paintings) elevates it above a dive. Great place for a cocktail before or after a visit to the Frye or an event at Town Hall.

Came here to celebrate a birthday and get immersed in another world. Inside Passage is in Seattles…read morebusy capitol hill neighborhood. Parking can be a wee bit tricky so waking, ride share, or public transit will be your best options. But if you have to drive we found a paid lot a few blocks away While this wasn't the best tiki bar we've ever been to, it did stand out for the presentation of drinks, the cool (and massive) octopus, the immersion, and overall vibe is nice and atmospheric They have four non-alcoholic options which I really appreciated as the one driving for the night! They also have standard as well as unique takes on tiki drinks. We were surprised to find so many options with vodka and tequila which isn't common in a more traditional tiki bar We had the: - "Kiki Premier Mai Tai" which wasn't as rum forward as we would have thought, especially given how many rums it had in it; but overall it was a classic style Mai Tai and tasty with quality rums - "One Eyed Willy" which has a fun presentation in a chest with smoking dry ice. This one you could taste the rum more and overall it was a really enjoyable drink and experience - "See A Light" which is a non-alcoholic option and the taste was just as good as the presentation. Came in a lovely angler fish tiki mug with the light and everything! The taste was complex and something that thought went into creating - "Four Boys" another non-alcoholic option that was the coolest visual as it came in a "steaming" crock pot. The taste was very unexpected, in a good way, and is a drink I would get again Overall the drinks were about a 4/5 but with the charming atmosphere and whimsical presentation it's a 5 star experience that is just fun

This place was highly recommended from my cousin who lives in Seattle. So while I was visiting for…read moreEmerald City Comic Con, I had to check this place out. First and foremost, you need to make a reservation. I did end up needing to move my reservation up because of scheduling but it worked out and the staff were really nice about helping me. This is a speakeasy inside Rumba, I did not know that going in. It's incredibly cool to walk into the bar. The decor is amazing. It's super small though with a few tables and bar seating. It was kinda loud when I was there since most tables were filled. My server was nice as well and was able to answer all my questions. Ambiance was exceptional and is such a cool place to visit. Most of the cocktails came with fancy show of some sort and were extravagant - and equally delicious. I got The Inside Passage, but there were at least three others I was trying to chose from. There was a lot of thought that went into the presentation of each of the drinks and I love that attention to detail. Since it was around dinner time I did want to order food and drink. They did not have the Kikisoba (they ran out) and that made me sad, but I was able to order the Rumba sliders and a basket of fries. I'm not a huge sliders fan, and I did order the caramelized pineapple on the side. The sliders were incredibly flavorful and the perfect size. For anyone wanting to visit Seattle, I do highly recommend this place. It's a really cool vibe and the food is really good too.

This speakeasy was a bit of a struggle to find but that's what makes it exciting. Located in an…read moreunassuming alleyway, the bar is located behind a plain wooden door. The space is very small and intimate. They have a bar located upstairs with stool seating and a few small tables downstairs. We had a party of six but luckily they were able to seat us downstairs without much of a wait. For drinks, I ordered their I'm mad, you're mad cocktail which was light and delicious. It also had cranberry bitters sprinkled on top which added a nice touch. My friend asked the bartender to surprise her with a light and fruity drink and her cocktail also tasted delicious. Overall, a great spot but would be better for small parties.

Went right when they opened on a Thursday afternoon. I believe maximum occupancy is 39 people, so…read moreit's a small but very cozy. Chose to sit at the bar, but they have a downstairs area with tables if the top floor is full. The door is in the alley and the neighborhood can look a little sketch, but so glad we tried this spot while visiting! Definitely want to come back to try more of the menu. The drinks we had were delicious!

What a cute spot! So cozy and eclectic!…read more The bartender was so nice and the cocktails were on point! Such friendly patrons as well! We got so many good recommendations for things to do and see. So glad we gave this place a go!

What a super cute bar!!! A friend suggested this place for drinks before dinner. It's a really cozy…read morebar with a whimsical drink menu. Not sure if they do like rotate with different themes for their cocktails, but when i went last week, the wall had a list of Lord of the Rings themed cocktails - very creative! I ended up ordering the Evenstar which had gin and elderflower in it (i love elderflower) and it was so refreshing and delicious! Our bartender was friendly and awesome and the bar is dog-friendly (check out all the polaroids of past doggo guests - it's the cutest!). There's some bar seating downstairs and a super cute living room space upstairs. I love this place so much and can't wait to come back!

Stunning view of the space needle. Came here around 8:30 PM and were able to get a table outside…read morewithout a reservation. It got packed around 9 PM so recommend coming earlier than the crowd. The servers were very kind and were able to recommend drinks and offered blankets since it was cold the night I went. I got the vacation responder which was delicious and refreshing. The food is also outstanding - got the pepperoni flatbread and the artichoke dip with chips. I couldn't stop eating the chips and dip because it was so tasty. Recommend for a date night or catching up with the girls. I'll be back!

Nice view, but the drink was just okay and the service was the worst I've experienced…read more The hosts were friendly and seated us promptly, but our server didn't come over for 10 minutes, and when he finally did, he simply placed two empty cups on the table for water without greeting us or acknowledging us. We then waited another 15 minutes before anyone came to take our order. The male server with blonde curly hair clearly seemed more interested in chatting with certain customers than serving others. After waiting so long, we ended up going inside to place our order ourselves. When the server finally approached and asked if we wanted anything, I told him my sister was already ordering inside. He simply said "okay" and walked away without any apology for the delay. The view is beautiful, but it's not worth being treated this way. Save your money and go somewhere that values its customers.

Fun times are to be had at Underbelly! I've been wanting to check out this underground bar before…read moreit was featured on Love is Blind Seattle, and we finally did after the Seahawks parade (Go Hawks!). Love the vibes here. Since the whole city and beyond was celebrating the Seahawks, everyone was partying, especially around Pioneer Square, including at Underbelly. Because of so, they had event specials with discounted taps, featured cocktails and a pizza special for grub. You order at the bar, pick a seat, drink and have fun. My friends and I had a few beers here and ended up leaving when the sun went down. Music was blasting, everyone was chanting SEA-HAWKS!, and the staff was super friendly. PLUS, they allow dogs here. I also dig the prohibition-era vibes here, paying homage to Seattle's underground days. If you're in Pioneer Square and need a drink or three, Underbelly is a fun spot for that. I'll definitely be back for a good time.

Love the Underbelly! We are so happy we found this hidden gem of a bar. I love everything about…read morethis place. The vibe, the cocktails, the music and the staff! So friendly and make great food and drinks! Since finding the Underbelly we have brought many of our friends with us and they echo are sentiments! Great dive bar, and we love our dive bars!