Really cozy for a basement bar! I loved the tables that are basically halved tree trunks. Beer selection wasn't bad, but service was on the slow side. I recommend the fries (they are boardwalk style) and the falafel. You'll feel at home here whether you want to get some work done on your laptop, hang with friends, or just read a book! I will be back. read more

I live in the neighborhood and I absolutely love this place! Great ambiance, beer selection and service. The only down side is that sometimes it can be hard to find a seat and the last few times I've been there the portions seem to be a bit smaller. Great place to take people visiting, for a good meal or just a drink with friends. Also, try their truffle popcorn - cause its amazing! read more

This is the cutest pub! The bartenders are always friendly and attentive. I really like the cozy feeling here. The food is delicious; I especially like the hummus selection. Great service, beer and wine, and food!! This is a nice place to come alone and read or even bring friends- check out the unique selection of board games and books. read more

This place is magical. I wish to open up my own place one day, with a similar concept to this bar. Great atmosphere, great food, great beer, affordable neighborhood pub. Always welcome even on a Monday. I miss you treehouse. read more

Great laid back service and delicious, fresh food. Amazing beers to choose from and the atmosphere is exactly what you want. Love sitting at the long table in the front! read more

Great atmosphere, it's a family joint and they have board games available to play. Good beer selection and high quality Greek style pub food. read more

I love the Pub at Third Place. Very cool basement-y atmosphere, but up scaled, wood everything, great but not extensive selection of beers, hip and friendly service, and killer grub from Vios, the Greek joint upstairs. And then you can go book shopping! read more

Totally unexpected atmosphere, it looks like a hole in the wall (with a very large wooden door) but inside is beautiful wood and great classic, clean, cozy pub feel. Pretty good happy hour prices, great brew selection (18 on tap!) my date and I both enjoyed our food and also a game of cribbage at the large wooden bar. Staff was attentive and nice. Lots of games and books available for use on premise. Quiet enough to have a nice conversation but not so quiet as to make you feel as if you were loud if you were talking. I plan to return! read more

Never been into this establishment, but don't think I ever will. I just tried to call and ask a simple question about the possibility of setting up a reservation for a large group and I thought that I had gotten disconnected after someone had answered and said hello. I called back and turns out they had hung up on me, and before I could even ask the question I was hung up on again. Why would you hang up when I start my sentence by saying "I have a question for you?". Great way to make potential customers not want to come here and a loss of business for your establishment. read more

Unwashed lettuce, burnt burger, poor service. Come for a drink and board games, but that's it.

I love this place! They have tasty greek food from up stairs, the ambiance is great, and the beer selection is perfect (because they have Georgetown brews, too). It can get a bit busy, so be ready to wait for a table, but the staff will help you out. It's a cozy place for a great happy hour or a greek dinner. read more

Great place. Fiendly and personable waitstaff and bartenders. Well managed. This place has a great vibe and is clearly frequented by the neighborhood and many returnees. It's ideal that the place is located beneath a great bookstore. Food and beverage are of high end quality and preparation and prices are, mostly, fair and reasonable - with one exception: happy hour ends at 5:00pm! What's up with that??? They may is well not even offer one . Often an eclectic adult crowd insde and really appreciate the fact that it is not overrun by nothing but college agers. Only other negative is this place is, sadly, kid friendly. They have an excellent family friendly environment and even a play area located in their sister restaurant, Vios, upstairs - which is where kids belong...not in a bar. read more

This bar is so cute. There are games to play and a good selection of beers and tasty Mediterranean dishes. Unfortunately the service is so bad that in the many times I have been here I have always felt as though I was bothering the guys who work there (I keep coming back because it's the closest pub to my house). There is an attitude about the staff that says, "you are putting me out" and it really puts a damper on an otherwise lovely spot. In the years since it opened there isn't turnover in the people who work there and even the staff in the bookstore with whom I am friends has said that these guys are rude to newcomers on their own team. Get some fresh blood in there and this would easily be a five star spot! read more

This place is just so darn cozy. Wood everywhere makes it feel very warm and bright. It can be a little cramped and noisy, especially when it gets full, but it's a good kind of cramped and noisy - like a proper neighborhood pub. The food is good - the fries are amazing - although I agree with other comments that it isn't always the best value (a bit pricey/portions a bit small). They have a nice selection of beers on tap, and a couple ciders. Service is usually pretty good, even when it gets a bit hectic/busy (only had one bad experience, where our server got very defensive about his knowledge of Belgian beers). The best way to enjoy this pub is with a pint, some fries, and friends and/or a board game (which you can borrow) and/or a book - or come for the Science on Tap. read more

I used to love this place and it's cool basement vibe. Sadly it has gotten way overpriced - a fact that I could be more forgiving of - if the service weren't so completely awful. It seems like they really don't care about your business here. Our beers were empty and no one asked if we wanted another. They even took away the glasses without asking! New people joined the party and had to go up to the bar even though a waiter kept walking by. I guarantee that the bar lost sales on our table because of this, and I assume this goes for other tables in the bar too. Not a great way to run a business. read more

Our bartender was a woman with short blondish hair and an attitude. When one of our group asked which of the beers she has put down was his she told him to "use his head." You can do better than this sassy beer server. We'll go elsewhere next time - too bad because the actually environment is nice with a wood interior and good snacks. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink and was warmly greeted. The service was friendly and prompt. Good selection of beer and wine. Food was amazing. I had eaten at Cafe Vios (upstairs) previously and received the same quality of service and food there too. If you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend stopping by. I'll definitely be going back. read more

This is an easy pass. Sat at the bar and had a plate of very dry pork loin and orzo that tasted odd (the daily special) with an empty glass in front of me for 15 minutes while the two bartenders actively ignored me and continued long running conversations with friends sitting nearby. Two stars only for a solid beer selection and a comfortable room. read more

We found this quirky little joint in the bottom of a bookstore one night when looking for a good date night locale where we could get some good comfort food. We ended up ordering the burger as most of the menu was a bit granola, even for me, and it was the only thing that struck our moods. The burger was surprisingly delicious, and is one that we will definitely be going back for. The restaurant itself is quite small as it's literally in the basement of the bookstore (which is fabulous, by the way, do yourself a favor and browse the overflowing shelves for some new tomes) and the ceilings are low but the vibe is warm and inviting. If you're over 6'5" you'll have to duck most likely, so plan accordingly. There's not enough space for a large group, or really anything that's over 12 people, you could probably accommodate by squishing some tables together but it would be tight. It's a great spot for those looking for a nice quiet, neighborhood bar type of feel. They have some wonderful beers and ciders on tap, most are local or at least regional. They don't serve hard liquor, just beers, ciders and wines, so if you're hankering for a traditional bar this is not what you're looking for. The menu is somewhat limited, I'm guessing that since their kitchen is likely fairly small they have to limit the items that they offer. It's also not super kid friendly, it's a quieter environment so if you have loud toddlers then I would recommend you avoid this place as you'll likely get leers from the other customers who were looking for a quieter atmosphere... It's also not going to be super interesting for a minion under the age of 8, unless they're a book worm and happy to sit quietly in the corner reading a delightful tale. It's not where i would go when I was looking for a gastronomic delight, but it'll satisfy your craving for a good pub burger and some delightful ales to accompany it. read more

It's had such an amazing few years after they were bought out. But now they have brought employees from the restaurant, which are not familiar with the pub and have no appreciation. Staff is not as kind as they use to be, very sad for a neighborhood pub. Maybe one day I will return:( read more

Me likey their falafel pita. I've had it twice and it's tasty. You have easily drive past this pub a million times on 65th but stop by and try it. I've been coming here for a few years now (before Vios had a cafe in it and took over the pub menu) and I enjoyed this place. It's got cool wood tables that look like cross-sections of knotty wood and they're kind of odd shapes. It's just something different from your run-of-the-mill bar table & chair stuff. Service ain't bad here. I get my drinks, I get my food, and they ask if I need any more of either. That's pleasing to me. All the other dishes I saw patrons enjoying looked good so I'm confident Vios has some good stuff going on in the kitchen department. This is a chill place that I like to go to when I want to have an actual conversation with a friend, rather than yell over a loud scene. This place is consistent and relaxing. No complaints. read more

It's taken me a long time to write a review because I feel very conflicted as of late. If you like a chill out comfortable place with a good selection of beer on tap, then this is it. The food is good, although, not as bar like or cheap as it was when it first opened. Lots of regulars which says a lot, and not the skanky kind. Recently though, management has decided that they want to discourage children from eating in the "bar" area. They are allowed down there, but management will not let you bring a high chair down. The thing that gets me though, is we happened to have a high chair and were enjoying our meal and drink when the manager sent someone else to do his dirty work and take the high chair from us. Nobody needed it, but I guess they'd rather disturb paying, longtime, loyal customers, whose son was eating purchased food, than have a kid eating with the adults than with the other kids. At first it didn't bother me, but It's been eating away at me. So, while everything is great there, we don't go as much which hurts the people who don't make those decisions. I hope management knows what they're doing. I know a lot of people don't like kids around, but there's plenty of places to go like that, and this will never be one of them. I say, let it be the place that the neighborhood obviously sees it. read more

great beer selection, nice atmosphere, and ALL AGES!!! finally a place i can take my kid and have a nice relaxing beer and chat with friends. read more

Really wanted to like this place because it has a great atmosphere, but the service was really bad. Stay away from the babaganoush - waayyy too smoky. I would probably give it another chance though. read more

While I agree with others that service is slow, it is friendly just not especially attentive. The atmosphere is perfect for a date with it's cozy warmth - surrounded by the rhythm of conversation. I like that as a non beer drinker, there are some decent wines by the glass. read more

I LOVE THE HOBBIT BAR! I would give it 4.5 stars. It would get the full five if the drinks were just a little cheaper and the bar a little darker. The first time I went in this place there were only a few people there and the music was off because the bartender wanted to watch The Social Network. SO DOWN. The service is always friendly and quick. I love that practically the entire bar is made of wood. It's super cozy and a great place to hang out, have a couple pints you couldn't get just anywhere and have a relaxed time. read more

I agree with the "comfy Hobbit Hole" adjective for this venue. The downstairs decor makes extensive use of enormous slabs of gnarled wood and massive carved timbers. The upstairs section is linked to the bookstore, and has a more open contemporary open cafe feel. Downstairs, acoustic dampening panels have been installed on the ceiling, but they can only do so much. When the room starts to fill up, it quickly becomes noisy and rambunctious. The servers that I dealt with were extremely helpful and professional, even with the level of mayhem that they have to deal with on "Science on Tap" night. Items from the greek-themed menu are tasty enough, but the servings are MUCH smaller than what one would normally expect for the prices. As a result, expect to spend upwards of double of what the same amount of food might cost you in a regular Greek café here in Seattle. I'm sure that I'll be back, but I will plan on having a hefty stack before or after my visit in order to protect my wallet. read more

Love this place. Burger is awesome, the fries are great (especially with the whipped feta dip), and the salads are all really good. Fun, laid back ambiance. read more

The food and drinks are delicious. The wood decor is amazing. And, they support local livable streets initiatives. Nice people all around. Eat here! They have outdoor seating as well, which is great in the summer. read more

Great beer list, delicious food, friendly service and reasonable prices. The pub is a little cold and drafty so make sure to bring a jacket. Also kid friendly- also a perk! read more

It's like hanging out in someone's basement, but with a good adult beverage selection (they had a tap cider before it was "cool") and decent Greek food. It doesn't hurt that after coming here every few weeks or so for years the staff literally brings beverages without taking our order. Corny, but it's nice to go somewhere where they remember you. It's a chill, kid-friendly place to hang out that seems adult. A great place to play Cards Against Humanity with your teenager. Sometimes it's a little hectic, but the servers are seriously grace under pressure and don't get frazzled. read more

I really want to like this place, but the service is absolutely terrible. Completely agree with all of the other reviewers about that. (Especially Laura B. - had the exact same experience!) I have been a few times in the past several months - piss poor wait staff every time. Downright rude. Kept trying to give it another chance since it's in my neighborhood, but no more. I'll be taking my money elsewhere. read more

This place has no atmosphere. It's way too bright and feels like you're in somebody's basement with yellow wood panneling. It might be reclaimed wood - but there's nicer wood to be found. They need to turn down the lights and add more comfy seating. Can accomodate small groups of 4-5 but no larger without feeling like you're taking over the place. Decent beer list. read more

One very rude staff member. We won't be back. Long story short: If you are looking for a pub to hang out with friends and relax there are MUCH better places in the neighborhood than this. The rest of the story: Much like the experience that "Pumpkin K." wrote about on 5/15/07, my friend and I were treated to some of the rudest and most inappropriate behavior I've ever witnessed from a employee-representative of any establishment. We are studying to update our credentials in our profession and wanted to take it out of the doldrums of the house and enjoy some dinner and drinks while studying once or twice a week. Since we both live in the area we decided to check out "The Pub at Third Place". On our first visit we found a quiet corner, ordered dinner and drinks and got to some animated studying/socializing. A couple more drinks and some dessert later we called it a night. The young staff that took care of us were friendly and fast with service. Thank you guys! All that changed on our second visit, complements of one rude older bartender. The other night we met at the bar again. My friend arrived ahead of me and settled in to study and have a cola to boost his caffeine levels. When I arrived I needed a minute to ease off the day, so I asked for a water with lemon and settled in to decide what I was going to have for dinner and drinks. A young male staff member brought the water; my buddy and I decided to order some nachos to start things off. We'd figure out drinks after we'd had a bite to eat. Before the nachos came an older male staff member walked over to our table and let us know that since we were not drinking we wouldn't be welcome to stay once the place started getting full. Say what??? It didn't stop at just one sentence; the old man blathered on for a couple minutes about the management wanting people in there who were coming to drink. I guess he didn't see the $60+ dollars we'd left there the other night and made some ignorant assumption that within 10 minutes of arriving we were done ordering. Honestly, I was wondering how far my jaw was going to drop; behavior like that is just hard to believe and almost impossible to respond to. Most importantly, snotty and rude service is not the way we do business around the Pacific Northwest. I understand how a small business operates, I'm an entrepreneur myself. Above and beyond the services you provide you learn that your success or failure depends on the good will and relationships you have with your customers. The rest of the nights plans were over. My friend was so angry he had to bite his tongue so he wouldn't get venomous with the ignorant old man and ruin other folks evening. We left shortly after and will not be back. Our friends and family are all getting a heads-up to avoid this place. read more

This is my local pub and I'm there often. It has 18 decent beers on tap and good (but expensive) food from ViOS Greek restaurant upstairs. It's a unique place because of the atmosphere created by the low ceilings, wood everywhere, and being in the basement of a bookstore. It's offbeat and eclectic; people of different ages play cards, games, write novels on their notebook computers, sit there reading or converse with friends. There are some wonderful characters among the regulars and staff. The bar staff are great -- if they're not too busy you could have a great conversation with any one of them. There were changes last year when new management took over. I miss some of of the former bar staff, but the essence of the pub has remained the same, which is great. read more

Fun place to take a group. Games, a huge selection of micro-brews and tasty bites -- what more could you want?

Really nice café/pub, awesome atmosphere and good food/service/local beer. Definitely coming back!