I really liked the Octopus Bar! It's a very unique place with random objects to view all over the bar. It's filled with books (on the ceiling), dolls, and all sorts of spunky decorations. The service here was great, you are supposed to order at the bar, but it was slow, so the bartender came to our table to take our orders. Street parking was easy to find. We came here on a Sunday for a late brunch. The food here tasted great! The brunch menu is funny, the title at the top says, "You're hungover? So are we." Some of the meals they serve are WTF Happened Last Night and The Black Out, pretty funny. The Octopus Bar has a lot of flatbread meals they serve as well as bagels for brunch. I ordered some flatbread with egg, cheese, sausage and syrup and it was delicious! I ordered a Bloody Mary as well called the Lifesaver and it was really good! Their menu said it was voted one of the top three Bloody Marys in Seattle, so I had to have it! And they play old school OG hip-hop music here, so of course I loved it! They even had studio monitors (speakers) they use for it, which was cool to see. I always respect places that put time into their sound (as well as the rest of the decorations here too!). All in all I'm happy I stopped in, it's a great place for brunch! read more

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I thought I already wrote about this bar... Maybe I just did in my head. Either way, what I recall from my excursion here was already being pretty darn out of it -- sleep-deprived + a few drinks. But, I always wanted to go here, so we went. And, it was fun! I mean, it smelled like a frat party, and felt like one too, complete with my blue drink of bottom-shelf booze. But it was modest and provided intimacy -- a table in the dark with Scrabblesque pieces of wood to scribble whatever you want onto them, or to just indulge in the wise or perverted words of others. Fun to be add by all, the literate and the slurry! Bottom line: Fun with frat boys! read more

Great Happy Hour pricing on drinks. The food is generic and overpriced in my opinion but the atmosphere is amazing. Lots of art, different themes and types of seating. Very eclectic, great place to meet friends or go on a first date (date in general to) Lots of space, outdoor seating. This ia a great hidden gem in the Seattle area read more

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Amazing Staff and perfectly executed drinks. I love the decor inside and the music they played set the night up perfectly!

I love this spot. Fun atmosphere and different events going on all the time. I wish they would switch up their cocktail menu more often. It's been the same old same old for a while now. read more

Wife and I brought the dog here on a very nice, sunny day. We intended to stay for just one drink but ended up with more and to boot we ordered some of their (yeah we know, it's next door) yummy cheese sticks as a snack. Dog loved hanging out inside, we loved hanging out inside. We were a bit reluctant and had walked past it a few times, it seemed more like a young-person's bar, one that us, older-than-young folks might not be hip to. Maybe we weren't but still loved it. Staff was great, drinks were good (nothing high end but the drinks they sell don't need it) Atmosphere is excellent. Thank you for being cool and making us feel welcome. read more

The service was friendly and the pretzels we're great. I met a friend for drinks parking was challenging but other than that I'd be back.

I live in the neighborhood and have met and really like the owner of this bar, but last night was really disappointing. The doorman was super rude and bordered on mean in his comments when he carded me (i'm in my 40s...). Then, despite it being the NHL playoffs and the Kraken's first ever playoff game, we had to beg the bartender to put the game on, and turn the audio on, and they were not pleased with us (about 12 fans). I guess Octopus bar is no longer a Kraken alliance bar despite them being listed on the Kraken website as such. Bummed. Won't go back there for hockey, or maybe ever, unless the friendliness comes back. read more

Never had I been to a more inclusive place. Liza and her crew are amazing. Food, dranks, rad company... What more do you need?! I never have been more comfortable in a bar then here and the attention to detail throughout the place is next to none! Whether you live here or don't... Do yourself a favor and spend some time in this place! read more

Really fun bar with a nautical theme. It's been my go-to to bring friends and dates here

I can't tell you how disrespected I felt at this bar. The female bartender was condescending. The DJ called me a "fuckin' old lady". I am never setting foot in this establishment, again. read more

Cant wait to see how this locally owned business will soon thrive again. After such a difficult and unwavering year of bullshit this team has managed to persevere and hopefully prosper. Support small business, eat local, &stay safe read more

Depends what you're looking for... excellent dive bar! Food here was pretty good and fairly priced. The drinks were fine and happy hour was great pricing! Bartender was nice and swift. I'd come back later in the evening, I bet this place is a blast! read more

A very nicely kitsch place that I liked very much :) Music is fantastic. Rock Since you are walking to the place and stand outside, you can see the magic and feel the good vibe. In the inside there are lots of weird stuff. I really enjoyed the funny stuff of the vending machine hahaha. You must be an observer of little things too. You will easily see the pregnancy tests and some other interesting things!!! There are some tables outside but I like the ambience of the inside! The bar is the best for seeing all the great stuff around and also having drinks very fast. Bartenders are very friendly :) read more

One more edit: Just went to their website and discovered they plan to re-open in a new location. YES! All hope is not lost. The perfect margarita may rise again. Edited to add: Silly of me not to notice this place was CLOSED before leaving a review. *sigh* So sad. Come back, Octopus Bar! Well, the review stands. It was still an amazing margarita, though I guess I may never taste one again. Original review: The Octopus Bar is delightful and fun, and the ambiance is awesome with absolutely the correct amount of kitsch. They also made the SINGLE MOST DELICIOUS margarita I have ever had IN MY LIFE. I don't even usually like margaritas, but I was having a lime craving and I ordered it on a whim. Wow! I mean a good 90% of this five star rating is coming from the drink. The food is good, too, but seriously... I watched the bartender squeeze all the juice that went into that margarita fresh. And it was so, so, so good. Is it possible I'm just remembering a pre-Covid drink with undue nostalgia? I doubt it, but I can't wait to go back and test myself for accuracy. read more

Such a chill place to grab drinks with friends. Service was fast, and friendly. Date, friends, or having a beer with your dad lol..... place to do it. read more

What an amazing Seattle institution. It's a special Wallingford place. Plenty of seating at two levels. Bar is really cozy. Was so crowded when we arrived around 6 pm. Crowd really thinned out past happy hour. We had few drinks and variety of bar food including pizza, nachos, nuts ++. Service was prompt and courteous once we got bar tender's attention. Many times pictures tell the story. This is one the bar where pictures tell a lot more than written words. I think it's a cool place. Although I probably cannot handle this place everyday read more

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Why does the kitchen close so early on weekends...? Drinks are not too competitively priced.

The vibe of the place is great! Dim lighting, some arcade games, different types of sitting arrangements, and nice background music. However, the drinks.... not the best!. It is a nice place to be still, don't count on good drinks, just okay drinks. read more

Best neighborhood gem! Every employee is hot as hell and friendly as hell. I'm a regular and they always remember my drink :) Good cocktails and great non alcoholic options for all! PS bingo on Mondays is aways a hoot and a half! read more

Love love this bar to hangout at. They have trivia on Mondays, bingo on Wednesdays, a night market on occasional Wednesdays and so many more events. This is a common spot for my roommates and I to spend our evenings. You can order food from the salty shack which is attached to octopus bar. The service is excellent and the staff is super sweet. Grab some drinks and food and enjoy a rainy day here! read more

This is the only place I always go to when I'm in Seattle. Delicious drinks, savory foods, and even better times. The Octopus is a must-visit if you're in town. read more

Very delicious cocktails, cool vibe, great happy hour. The bartender is attentive. Also the drinks are strong

I came in with a friend and sat in front of the beer well. The bar Decor was incredible and holliday themed. The music they had playing was very nice. There was something for everyone to listen to. The bartenders Maddie and Brad were very knowledgeable about the menu and about the drinks we ordered. I tried the Top Cutter IPA. As an IPA drinker I enjoyed Maddies recommendation very much. She said it was a favorite of IPA drinkers. The food menu is nice and affordable. I'm currently eating The Bait Bucket listening to Outcast. The chips and dip are amazing and were delivered to us in a timely manner. I've had a very positive and enjoyable experience while I was here. I highly recommend this bar to others. If you like friendly and timely service, this is the bar for you. The atmosphere alone gets a 10 in my book. Thanks for the good time! read more

The Octopus Bar - Love this place - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were fans of the old location and so happy when they reopened in the same neighborhood. The new location is amazing. Love the attention to detail! Go inside and wander around to findhidden treasures and surprises indoors! If inside isn't your thing, enjoy the covered seating outdoors. Happy hour is a must! $5 mind erasers! Their food menu is great, too. The sandwiches, tots and salad always hit the spot! read more

What is not to love about a nautical themed bar with a large outdoor patio!!??!! This bar has it all + Great staff + Good food + Good drinks + Reasonable prices + Large outdoor patio + 90's jams pumping through the speakers Now it's a bar...so you're not going to get a HUGE menu *sigh* but they do have some decent options. -1 star since their brunch options aren't the most carb/gluten friendly but they are tasty. It's a perfect setting for grabbing a drink in the sun or hanging with a group of friends. They also have a fun old-timey photo booth and vending machine with odds n' ends. Lots of cooky, fun decor which makes you feel like you've landed on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Came in on a Saturday afternoon and there was plenty of seating *score* and sports were on. The staff here are great and make some mean drinks. I tried a jalepeno margartita and it was delish! All in all highly recommend stopping in sometime. read more

I.LOVE.THIS.BAR. It has a secretive, exclusive, but totally dive bar feel. I love it! Great drinks and snacks, funky atmosphere, fun bartenders...what more could you ask for? Seat yourself and order at the bar. I will return every time I am back in Seattle! read more

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Cool place. Check out karaoke! The staff here is awesome. Good local bar. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff, big open space and interesting and entertaining decor. Great bar food selection! LOVE that everyone is vaccinated and that they require patrons as well :) read more

Huge new location with lots of space and different venues to sit with lots of character. Visited Friday and was directed to the most uncomfortable and awkward seating. We asked for a better table and were told the desirable locations were all closed. Why only open the shifty seats? As we left we told the waiter who was to serve us that we wanted to sit elsewhere or would leave. He could not have cared less, so we left. Horrible service by awful people. Never returning - and I'm a neighbor who has been here several times before. I'll make sure to tell everyone in my 105 unit condo complex along with all of my Wallingford and Freemont friends to avoid. UPDATE - rude and careless bartender just came to the bar next door to do some shots, telling fellow patrons, "I need to loosen up while I'm on shift so I can be nice." Well, that explains it! read more

Good service. Tasty drinks. Wife had the Harry Belafonte pizza and I had the captains plate. We were there for happy hour - even with the HH price for the Captains Plate - I was expecting so much more and that's my only complaint. It was a pretty lackluster meat/cheese board. read more

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Fun place, good value. I'm usually not big on "crazy" cocktails but all of theirs sounded so good! I tried two and both were great tasting and hit the spot. I went during happy hour but it's only a $2 difference. read more

One of the most distinct and unique establishments on 45th, filled with fantastic people, service, food, and ambiance.

This is a great place to hang out with friends or unwind alone after a long work day. The bar staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive. There is a ton of space inside so it doesn't feel cramped inside. The crowd is mostly folks in their late 20's - early 40's so pretty chill. Their partner restaurant, The Salty Shack, provides food. There are all kinds of options that are cheap and so delicious. I highly recommend Octopus Bar read more

We were in the area after hanging out at the Seamonster Lounge so wanted a nearby place that was still serving food. Crows Nest: Average deviled eggs. Captains Plate: Meat and cheese plate. I didn't the selection complimented each other that well. Deckhand Duo: I thought the spinach and artichoke dip would be warm, but I thought wrong. I think my drink was called Lost at Sea. It was pear and bubbly. It was all right. Although I wasn't impressed by our food selection, the decor was nice and fit their theme perfectly. read more

The Octopus Bar - Crows Nest: Captains Plate; Deckhand Duo; and Lost at Sea (?) drink - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just wanted a hot dog and a beer but instead receiving rude greeting and douche baggage from the bartender I think they need to rethink how service works! I left and wouldn't recommend this place! read more

We poked our heads in over the weekend and I must say, it's a pretty laid-back environment. Not your typical dive bar, it's rather swanky. The bathrooms are wallpapered super cute and the decor around the bar is really intriguing to look at. They have seating for big and small party's as well as bar stool spots. I wasn't too crazy about the location but I the photo booth up front defiantly made up for it. read more

One of the coolest bars we've been to in Seattle, drinks were fantastic and very reasonably priced. Only wish they had more rum based cocktails! read more

My friend has been coming to this place for years and recommended it. She said her favorite place to sit was the outdoor deck. Although the sign on the deck said it doesn't open until 6pm (we had gotten there a little after 6), when we asked the bouncer if we could sit there, he told us we technically *could* sit there, but that he didn't want to open it up because then "it would be a pain in the ass" for him to bring our drinks out to us. And although we said okay, understood, he continued with "yeah, you should order your drinks at the bar so I don't have to bring them out at all". We later spotted him reading a book the rest of the time we were there. Later when we ordered our drinks at the bar, the bartender was weird, told us no to wine because "there wasn't any conveniently available" to her. When I picked another drink and paid, she shouted "you need to check out!" just because I didn't notice their screen. I will say that the waitstaff service was great, so +1 star for that. And the food was delicious. But the rudeness of the bouncer and the bartender left a bad impression. read more

I would say terrible service... If they had any service at all. Don't go here, especially if you're not already a regular. They're very particular about who they want to serve. Can you give zero stars? read more