It's a big nautical themed bar with many dimly lit areas and other big open areas. Emphasis on big. This place is huge and one of my favorite places to go when I have a bigger-ish group because there's so many pockets of space. Their food options are via their in-house spot called the Salty Shack, order via QR code. Food comes out fast. HH drinks are great, and service is good even when busy. Street parking might seem intimidating but donchu worry, just circle and you'll find something! read more

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Celebrated NYE here with a group of friends and now I'm hoping to go back for a more casual night out. Drinks: (4/5) Grabbed a strawberries and cream slush because I was craving something sweet. Definitely hit the spot and was nice to have in hand for the countdown. They have tons of reviews raving about their food which I'm bummed about not being able to try. I'll come back for you thoughhh. Service: (5/5) Great people all around and a really cool space. Love the theme and the photo booth up front. read more

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Friendly staff and fun ambiance. It's bigger inside than it looks so it was no stress finding a table. The specialty drinks were a little over sugary and several of them were premixed or bottled. read more

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Leaving this yelp review since my initial Google review from 4/26 was taken down: Cut my friends off after 3 rounds of drinks at 11 pm and when asked why, the bartender stated it may have been due to a "language barrier." Mind you, being told this as one of the few (if not only) group of people of color in the bar on Saturday night, this is extremely unacceptable and disappointing to say the least. Not that it should matter, but my friends and I all speak perfect English... Please hire new staff or re-train. It is not hard and requires nothing to be respectful and kind to others. read more

I have came here a handful of times and every single experience has been one to remember. They have happy hour menus available all week long with single serving and multiple serving options available. They make a really good Caesar salad and they do also have options of alcoholic slushy beverages available you order at the bar and they bring out everything to you. I would highly recommend coming here on a bingo night or any other themed night as it is a lot of fun. read more

Leaving this here because Google Reviews are being removed: My friends and I usually enjoy going to Octopus Bar, but unfortunately last night made us not want to go back there again. The staff last night made it extremely uncomfortable for us to be there. My friends were cut off around 11pm when they got there at 10pm because they saw them clanking their beers bottles to cheers and said that they were acting "too drunk." The same bartender lady pushed my friend when she was making her way to the front entrance. When I asked the bartenders why my friends were cut off over something so small, the other lady replied with "maybe it's a language barrier, but they didn't seem to understand what I was saying to them." Mind you, this bartender lady wasn't even the lady that reprimanded my friends. I told her my friends literally speak English and that they apologized right away. The white staff need to be reprimanded for being racially micro aggressive to the customers. Very disappointed. read more

Bartenders were rude and racist. One cut us off after 3 rounds of drinks/beers and another pushed me hard while I was talking to my friend and yelled at me to get out of the way. What is wrong with you guys? The reason for her to cut us off was "maybe it's a language barrier but you guys can't get any more drinks" when my friend explained to them that we speak English. You guys just assuming that we can't speak English with no prior interaction with us is insane. She then backtracked and gave us 2 out of the 5 shots we bought for free. When did yall turn racist, we've never experienced any of this at this bar before and it's extremely disappointing. read more

Bartenders were rude and racist. Cut us off after 3 rounds of drinks and pushed my friend yelling get out of the way as we were leaving. The reason for her to cut us off was "maybe it's a language barrier but you guys can't get any more drinks" when my friend explained to them that we speak English she then backtracked and gave us 2 out of the 5 shots we bought for free.. ok racist. read more

This is a vibe!!! The lighting and every little detail in the decor is so fun! They were playing star wars but had indie music! Food was pretty divey and your normal menu but it was a nice place to have a convo with my friend! Service was nice and fast. Will have to come back to try out that photo booth read more

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Great friendly service! The ambiance was pretty cool with some funky nautical decor. The food was really good and they have plenty of vegetarian and also more than one vegan and dairy free option too. Would definitely go back especially as they have a dog friendly area! read more

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Still the best bar in Seattle. The menu has been updated and no longer has the flatbread pizza but does have a large variety of sandwiches, finger foods, hot dogs and salads. The staff are great, the drinks are still stiff and the owners are the best. Great place to grab a drink! Me and my wife had a couple of sandwiches when we were there recently and all of the food was great. We love The Puss! read more

A neighborhood bar that's dimly colorful and spacious. The decor really 'dives' into the sea theme, pun intended. It definitely gives bar character. My first visit was just for some midday drinks. Our bar lady was very friendly and attentive to keeping out glasses full which was a good look. Around this time, it was quiet with some music going, making it a good place to knock back a few. My second visit was with friends who wanted to see some nightlife in the area. By this time the dancefloor was packed with mostly 00's hip-hop/pop playing. A decent crowd but the bartenders were good handling the rush and we got our drinks with no issue. It's sped up by the interesting swivel tablet things that really makes paying fast. I haven't had a chance to eat here yet, just some tots, but I definitely see continued visits here and will update accordingly. In the meantime, Octopus is nice bar by day for simple drinking or by night if you want something livelier. read more

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Came here on a Thursday and it was Tattoo Thursday! They have other special events on occasion so make sure to check their schedule if you plan on going. Went with a group of about 7 people. It wasn't too busy but might be because of it being on a Thursday. Compared to when I came on NYE and it was super packed. I ordered the Shipwrecked Molly (cocktail) and it was pretty good. It came with a Swedish fish which I ate immediately because I didn't want to mix or stir or whatever with the drink? I loved the vibe of the place. Definitely sunken ship / shipwreck kind of thing which suited the name of Octopus Bar. read more

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Participated in Monday night trivia and both the bar staff and trivia host were extremely rude and hostile to our group. We had 7 players when 6 was the max (seriously did not realize) and host found us in the far back and let us know we have 'too many f****** people' and continued to yell at us and then find us before scoring and demanding we tell him which paper is ours to throw out. We were a quiet table and all ordered drinks and tipped the bartender, who also yelled at us as soon as we walked in. My drink and garnish were spilled on the bar mat while shoving it at me and he just plopped it back in the glass. My drink was also taken when I still had half of it left in front of me while bussing the table. Have come here a few times and this pretty much sums up every experience. read more

Aloha, When in traveling, we always seek out a good solid neighborhood bar (that's walkable). We stumbled upon this fun bar with good food and nice IPA beers. There was Trivia the night we were here, so it was fun guessing along. I can see this a very popular neighborhood pub for the University crowd. Enjoy! read more

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I love this bar! The decor is so fun, they always have cool events going on, service is good, beer is cold. What more do you need?

I was excited to try this place because it looked so different. However, I got rejected at the door with my real ID. Just a heads up for anyone thinking of going here, they do not accept any vertical ID. read more

Food is expensive but deceptively filling-- caesar salad has goldfish in it! Bingo is very worth coming for! Hosts are great and prizes well worth it read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a long time, and luckily for me I walked in last night literally 5 minutes before trivia started and ended up staying for over 2 hours. Whoever was leading trivia did an INCREDIBLE job and we had such a fun time! We got a few drinks, I really liked the shipwrecked molly! If you're a mezcal fan, the sirena secreta is also good! Also got the mini corndogs, they were so so good and the serving size was much larger then I was expecting and I didn't feel shorted the way bar food/apps sometimes do. One reason I gave 4 stars, and I will go back, so I'm hoping to upgrade to 5 stars in the future. The bartenders were both super rude. I generally drink in places where I know the bartenders so I haven't really experienced the stories of rude Seattle bartenders but definitely did last night. Hoping it was just an off night, I'll definitely be back anyway. read more

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Great gluten free options! Everyone was very kind. Decorations were cute definitely will be coming back for karaoke and gf sandwiches!

The sandwiches are nice and stacked and are balance of flavors. The fries and tots must also be some of the best tasting and most affordable in Seattle. It was so nice to have a good sandwich with a cocktail while the windows were open on a perfect Seattle day. We would both definitely come back for our sandwiches again! read more

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This is perhaps one of the least expensive bars out here in the Seattle proper, and it doubles up with good drinks and great decor. Nautical theme, which seems to be quite ubiquitous in the Wallingford area. I went here with some coworkers and there are plenty of open seating on Tuesday night. Inside, there is a pool table and vending machine containing many random things, among many eclectic items. I got the Shipwrecked Molly which has a Swedish fish candy piece on top, and the drink itself is pineapple with vodka and blue curacao. I personally shy away from pineapple in drinks because it gives me bad memories from college parties, but the drink here is decently made. It is simple, which also explains the relatively low price compared to many other bars in the area. Overall, this is a pretty solid bar in the area, and it is quite fun and lively. The only downside is that it is quite far from the downtown Seattle area. read more

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Talk about a themed bar -- tucked into the heart of Wallingford, Octopus Bar is a nautical dive bar with good drinks and great decor. It's fairly unassuming from the outside, but deceptively large indoors and complete with tons of seating and a pool table. I stopped by with some friends on a Friday evening for a chill night. It was easy to find a table, but I will say that it was fairly busy. I'd probably recommend it for groups of ~5 or less. This was the perfect spot to be otherwise, with a great food menu and tons of solid drinks. I liked their hazy on tap -- the bartenders were all sweet and helpful, and I'll definitely come back again! read more

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We got the tots and it was a huge basket of tots and a great price. Service was fast and easy. A nice sea theme dive bar. read more

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I love this place- it has dive bar vibes but is clean with strong drinks and a surprisingly good food menu with many veggie options. The staff is great. A good option for drinks and snacks in Wallingford. read more

I mostly come here for the sandwiches, which are always great. The outdoor seating is a big plus when the weather is nice. Wraps are also a solid choice for both lunch and dinner, and the tater tots are cooked perfectly. read more

Decent food, fun atmosphere, middle aged dark hair femal female bartender was rude and looked like she wanted to be anywhere but there. Over all I'd give it a 2.5. read more

I enjoyed my stay until the very end where it went downhill. Drinks are fairly strong and some nice tunes get blasted. Fun spot to hang around and drink prices are post-tax. Bouncer was friendly, super welcoming guy who seemed to be enjoying life. He made the effort to engage us in discussion and simply ask how our days were so that's a positive impression. However, at the end of our visit a friend wanted to take a picture so we sat in the booth as one person stepped back to take the shot. We ended up vibing to the song playing at the time and simply closed our eyes for a brief moment to relax while one friend was still taking pictures on their phone. Bartender yelled across the room for whatever reason telling us to leave among the loud music. We were planning on leaving after pictures so it wasn't the worst, but it just left a poor impression. I understand not having patrons be over intoxicated and falling asleep or whatnot, but this was barely any time and having one friend obviously standing in front of us was telling that we were fine. Overall just felt pretty rude and I think the situation could have been handled better. Rest of the night went well, experience was fine. I mean the single employee could've had a bad day so I'd like to think it's a one-off, but it's sad to see. read more

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Found this place thanks to Yelp! Loved the atmosphere. Decor was fun and so much to look at. Every time I walked around, I would notice something new. Totally loved how it had character. I mean look at the pic of the shot names I included too, how could you not laugh/ love it?! I only had drinks but can vouch they are great as well as the service! If you're looking for a fun time, definitely gotta check out the octopus bar read more

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Nasty clump of something in my IPA the first time I went. Couple weeks go by & got kicked out of the patio area for eating food "reserved for the restaurant" when the restaurant has been closed for 4+ hours. Offered to buy a drink to stay and they said no drinks outside. Nobody else outside on a Thursday night. read more

I loved the music, the ambiance, and the drinks. I can see why they get busy here. As the night progresses, it becomes more of a party scene. The food is amazing at the Salty Shack, and the drinks are reasonably priced. I loved the nautical theme and quirky decor throughout. I came here on accident, thinking they were Inside Passage, but I'm glad we checked it out. I recommend it for dates, groups, and especially for the late-night party scene if that's your thing. read more

This bar is a blast so much fun and great cocktails. Tell Trevor the owner stevo says Hi .

I've eaten at several places with QR code menus, so no big deal there, but Octopus makes it as complicated as it can be. First you scan the code for your table, then you have to "add" dine-in or take-out to your order, then you add or remove endlessly customizable options to your food order, then you enter all of your credit card information and pay for your food. Keep in mind, you're INSIDE the bar, sitting at a table. There are no servers, so if you want a drink, you schlep over to the bar and order/pay for drinks separately. A cook delivers the food? OK. Listen. I just want to sit down, peruse a menu, order a sandwich and a drink, and relax. This is not a place for that. I'll do anything to avoid that ridiculous ordering process, like go somewhere else. The food definitely doesn't make that goofy process worthwhile. The beer I ordered tasted funky as well. Old keg or dirty glass? Not coming back to find out. Almost forgot. Our clothes smelled like old cooking oil when we got home. Nice. read more

Plenty of fun decorations and seating to talk and hangout. The staff were very friendly. read more

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I went to Octopus for the Tuesday night cribbage tournament, it was a fun time! If you play, I'd recommend going, $10 buy-in. I didn't get any food so I can't speak to that. But I got a few beers, normal pricing. The vibe was okay, not my favorite, but also not something that rules out the bar. I prefer some other north Seattle bars, but would go back for the cribbage nights. read more

I usually love going into Octopus and bringing friends here for the first time. The ambiance and decor is cool and on theme, the drinks are tasty, and service is nice. However, this recent Sunday night was very disappointing. The male bartender was incredibly rude all night. I understand that working in food service can be stressful, as myself and my entire group are also in the industry. There were a couple drinks that we tried to order off their menu and was told they could not make it since they were out of the certain alcohol. That is completely fine and understandable, but when we asked what he would recommend he annoyingly rolled his eyes and said "anything else". One of my friends asked if the slushy was available since the machine did not look full (just asking) and was made to feel dumb by the bartender when he said yes like it was a stupid question. All night it felt like we were not welcome and that he did not want to be there. Love this place, sucks that this was the experience. read more

We came when this bar war empty with a lot of friends. After ordering our drinks they screamed at us to leave the bar area. They were not hospitable and made us feel very unwelcome. We will not be returning here. read more

The Octopus Bar - Group had fun, but the bar ruined it. We were having a fun time getting drinks & yelled at us to leave. I won't be returning - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good vibes all around on Friday night. Friendly bartenders, reasonable drink prices, and lots of character in the décor. Nothing pretentious--come as you are. The DJ was good- not a dancing crowd that night but, if it were, my group would've gladly joined in. Would definitely return next time I'm in Seattle. Cheers. read more

Love love love this place. So well managed. Everyone is incredibly friendly and well organized. I lost my bracelet a few weeks ago and they were able to find it for me! I owe them so many hardy tips, the bracelet had my great-grandmother's diamond on it. I was utterly shocked when they got it back to me. Thank you so so much to whoever found it. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. My favorite bar in all of Seattle. They always have something fun going on everyday of the week. I even was a vendor at one of their art markets and had huge success- more than any I've done before. And don't even get me started on how good the food is. I swear I crave their chili tots every other day haha. read more

Great food, service, drinks and a fun place to play pool! I loved that we could dance too!