This review is for the west Seattle location. I have been a few times, and this place seeems to always get better. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and readily available at your service. The added lounge areas are comfortable and a welcomed seating switch. Don't be confused thinking it's only whiskey served, based on the name,. It has a fully stocked bar for whatever cocktail you desire, The staple dish is the wings and come in a wide variety of flavors and spice levels. If acrossee the bridge and in west Seattle, this place is a solid choice for a meal... or a drink, read more

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I attend this place for a private birthday party. We were given adequate time for setup early in the day and were greeted by the manager upon our return for last minute touches and final coordination. The manager was our personal bartender for the entire event and the drinks were on point. I had lemon drops and there were so yummy. The party host had served burger and bbq chicken sliders, steak crustinis and wings. The space had ample seating and plenty of space for us to set up a photo arch and dj. read more

The Whisky Bar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We wanted some drinks and to chill for a while before dinner, so we chose the whiskey bar. They had absolutely everything imaginable. The bartender was very knowledgeable on all the whiskeys which is very impressive considering how many there were. It was a cool space with our group able to talk without yelling. If you want a good whiskey drink (they have craft beer and other drinks) this is your place. read more

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If you know me, you know I have a thing for great whiskey, a traditional old fashioned, and a large ice cube. The Whisky Bar had an ample amount of all three. We stopped by after a Professional Women's Hockey League game and were duly impressed by the selection. They even had some Blue Spot, an Irish Whiskey that's typically hard to find in the Pacific Northwest. The bartender was entertaining, quick, and an excellent mixologist. We will absolutely come by again the next time we're in town. read more

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Came for karaoke and a good time, and left with many friends and memories. Thank you to everyone who supported my mediocre cover of "Bye Bye Bye" while I lost my voice. The secondary area was convenient for a large group, karaoke was well facilitated, and the drinks were creative and fun! read more

We stopped by for a quick lunch before heading to the Moore. Standard bar ambiance. The bartender was super friendly and service was quick. I got the grilled cheese and tomato soup. It was good. Reminded me of being a kid. Hubby got the grilled turkey sandwich and that came with fries. I love me some fresh cut fries and hubby is not a fry fan so that was a win for me. Prices were reasonable and food was delicious. Solid choice for lunch. read more

The Whisky Bar - Grilled cheese and tomato soup - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great service, the staff were wonderful for a big group, we got a fried chicken sandwich and it was definitely late night food type stuff. read more

The Whisky Bar - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice little place. Stopped in for drinks and wings. We were happy with service and atmosphere.

Really enjoyed the spot. Open earlier than other places. Great service. Great cocktail and options for whiskey and beer. Got the burger and that was great too. Fries were home coord version that really hit the spot. Came during a quiet time so no comments on the ambience Heavily recommended. read more

Very okay bar. Extensive whiskey selection, but kind of slow (in business and in service) even for a Friday night. Not a bad experience, but not necessarily in any hurry to return. My boyfriend's a big whiskey fan, which is why we popped in after dinner, but I'm not so I just got a glass of white wine and it was REALLY bad. Good thing this place isn't known for their wine! read more

The Whisky Bar - Whiskey Flight - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tip: I recommend not opting for the Local Flight. I'm not a whiskey drinker, but the whiskey fans at my table found the Local Flight too strong. Not worth $30. Wish I had just ordered a whiskey-based cocktail or the Classic Flight which had better flight options. Ambiance and vibes are good for a chill get-together with friends with an air of some sophistication. No wait / line. Service was mediocre; our waiter was nice and came to our tables often. I wish they had refilled our water cups though. Would've been nice to have gotten more whiskey expertise / recommendations too. Actually, now that I think about it, for a whiskey-branded bar, I think it would have been a much better experience if the waiter had asked what sort of whiskeys/drinks I was into. I'm a beginner whiskey/scotch/bourbon drinker, so receiving tips and recommendations on what whiskey to order would have made more sense. read more

The Whisky Bar - Local flight - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got an old-fashioned I'll have to say it was on point. This place is not bad really good location. The service at this time was lacking. We ordered drinks and appetizers the drinks came but no food. read more

The Whisky Bar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Couple different whiskey flights Big selection, great vibe Plenty of seating Open air bar, good food Service is quick read more

From the outside the place doesn't appear very welcoming but once you get inside the staff is excellent. I got the Brussels Sprouts and let me tell you they were delicious! They had a nice smokey flavor with sweetness from the honey they cook them in. The burger had lots of flavor and the fries were crispy as well. They give you water in a nice and I'm guessing recycled whiskey bottle. read more

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They have a great selection for whiskeys amazing staff we had the soft pretzel and the coconut, shrimp prawns very good I had several taste of different whiskeys. They have a great whiskey selection. If you're looking for some good whiskeys, this would be your place. read more

The Whisky Bar - Bar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place in Belltown with good drinks and food. Stopped in here while on a walk to check it out and glad I did. The staff of friendly and the atmosphere is awesome. They are opened for sit down and it's nice to finally be out and about in the city again. If in the area, stop on by for a drink or so and a bite to eat! The bramble is one of my favorite drinks. read more

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a surprisingly wonderful place!! i didn't have any particular misconceptions or negative expectations, but i also didn't have extremely high hopes for a whisky bar's food, and we were in the area searching mainly for snacks. in fact, we didn't even think this place served food, but happily, they do and they do it well! food: 8/10. far better than average bar food, but obviously not gourmet (designed for whisky aficionados, not foodies). we tried the chicken strips, mango habanero wet wings, brown sugar bourbon dry wings, a whisky burger, and the cheese curds. zero complaints about anything from anybody--it was all very tasty, filling, and appetizing. like i said, very pleasantly surprising in the best way. cocktails/drinks: 9/10. granted, we didn't try any of the extensive whisky list--unfortunate in that regard that we stumbled upon this spot, as i do enjoy a good whisky but i was driving for the evening. my companions tried two cocktails and a sour cider. they certainly didn't skimp on the alcohol or the flavor, according to them, and the sour was true to flavor as well. we definitely want to come back when we've planned a night out. atmosphere: 10/10. dim in an inviting way, cozy, warm, intimate! it was really a lovely spot for drinks and snacks with good friends. we got a booth and were quite comfortable whiling away some time together. service: 7/10. not terrible, but not great. right after we sat down, the bar was slammed with a random influx of customers. totally not their fault at all, but we were kind of left to our own devices until those folks left even though we'd gotten there first. the bartenders were all very friendly, apologetic about the wait, and as attentive as they could be when the bar got busy. i'm only detracting some points here because it could've been managed a bit better, but since i do have a background in the service industry i'd give everyone some grace. service did not detract whatsoever from a five-star experience and we'd happily come back and chat with the bartenders. overall, we plan to return to this excellent place! read more

The Whisky Bar - left to right: chicken strips, mango habanero wings, cheese curds, whisky burger, brown sugar bourbon wings - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A place for the whiskey aficionados among us! Wall to wall of whiskey of all ages, from around the world. A little intimidating for folks who are new to whisky or unfamiliar with the whisky experience. Arrived around 7pm on a Friday and the place was buzzing. It has that damp divey historic bar kinda smell which isn't super enticing but you kinda get used to it. Groups and singles and pairs dotted the interior space. Menus are QR codes and it didn't seem like food was served. I opted for a flight because the menu was overwhelming. Bartenders were hustling and chatting amongst themselves so I didn't get the vibe there was a lot of guidance to be had. This is a place for folks who love whisky, know what they want, and know what to ask for. Not great for dates or intimate conversations! 3 stars for the prices being pretty reasonable and for the flight where I learned some preferences. Beer is also served and I believe I saw wine too. Oh and if you're a Billions fan, they have the Michter's you're likely after. read more

The Whisky Bar - Interior - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My favorite pub in Seattle. No hot chicks or bros. Just a smart crowd in T-shirts drinking beer from a large array of local taps, drinking whiskies from all over the world, drinking great possibly overlooked cocktails and eating the best burger, fries, fish&chips around. The music is something to check out as well. Great indie shit from the 80s, 70s. The bartenders are experts at what they do. They can help you with whiskeys. Ask about half pours if you want to try something expensive for half the price. I'm not joking about the burgers. Big. Big flavor. Artisanal. Ask about doneness. They don't ask and cook them medium well. You can usually request whatever doneness you like. read more

The Whisky Bar - Fish and chips - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't usually post as I enjoy lurking Yelp but felt the need to warn others of my experience. I went to the whiskey bar on a Thursday evening with a coworker of mine and we had to find seating ourselves. I would estimate the bar was 75% full. Thankfully, the restaurant had a QR code so we could look up the menu ourselves but oddly, there were no prices on any of the scotches. Even at this point, none of the servers greeted us or offered to take our orders so we had to go directly to the bartender. I ordered a round of the taliskar and lafraugh for the each of us which we enjoyed. My coworker offered to purchase the next round and requested whichever Japanese scotch was available. The bartender simply told us that they only had 21 year old aged hibiki. Not knowing what we were getting ourselves into, my coworker ordered us each a shot. Little did I know that each shot was a WHOPPING $250!!! I was shocked by my coworkers bill and offered to split but he insisted on paying. Nevertheless, it was one of the most embarrassing moments I ever had which could have been easily avoided if the bartender clarified the price of each drink before we ordered it! We went from the $15-20 shot range and spiked up to $250, with the bartender not notifying us of the price change. If we had known how much each shot, we would never have ordered something like this. I will never come back here again read more

The Whisky Bar - Shot of Taliskar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It might not be the cheapest or rarest whisky around, but where they are heads above the competition is dedication. Everyone at this bar LOVES whisky and just wants to help you love it too or help you along in your journey. It feels like a proper whisky bar but not dirty, lively and divey without being off-putting or scummy. These are just real people who really love whisky and want to enjoy the craft. They know us whisky lovers drag our non-whisky friends here so they provide a great tap list of beers and cocktails as you try and convince everyone in your life that whisky is actually a miracle elixir for everyone (okay maybe not everyone, but we'll convert as many as we can). The place usually sits around 400-600 whiskies at a time and offer flights of anything, so this really is a great place to explore and learn. Highly recommend coming on a quiet night like Monday/Tuesday and really absorbing everything you can from the bartenders. You won't regret it! read more

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The Classic flight - $40 Michters bourbon  (America)- this is more my style with the sweeter vanilla notes, significant burn though Hyde  No.6  Presidents cask (Ireland) - I really like this one, this is probably my favorite of these 4 Kura  (Japan) - not a fan, the peat is mild but it's not my preference regardless Caol Ila 12yr   (Scotland) - too smoky for my tastes It was an ok experience. The music wasn't too my taste (example- oh my darling don't cry by run the jewels) and the service was very slow. It was honestly a bit of a let down after the amazing time we had yesterday at bathtub gin & co. I'd recommend heading there instead. (Completely different vibes) read more

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A fun place to stop by and try some cocktails and whiskey. My fiancé and I got to try the whisky flight which was fun. We got to try whiskey from all over the world which was a fun experience. Also, the service was great and everyone was chill and fun. read more

The Whisky Bar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A great place to hang out and have a drink. The ambiance is pleasant and comfortable. I prefer it on a quiet Sunday or Monday night when it's quiet - apparently Friday and Saturdays is packed and loud but a quiet Sunday, rainy and cold outside - warm and friendly inside. The serve a lot more than whiskey, including Belgian beers - but their whiskey selection is impressive even for someone who can't stand the stuff. Sitting at the bar with the full view of their selection in front of you is highly recommended! read more

I made it in on an evening where it was pretty light, so there was only one other party sitting at the bar with us. Cocktails were really nice and balanced and their selection of whiskey is awesome. It's not super obvious, but there is a kitchen and you can order food! We didn't find the food menu until later when we were just navigating around the website. read more

Love the spot in Belltown! The staff is extremely accommodating and the drinks are well-made!! We came in for the first time on New Year's Eve for a pre-funk and the place was very festive with lots of holiday decorations!! Bartender made excellent old-fashions. Their prices were good too! I know we will be back soon!! read more

The Whisky Bar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great cider options! Great burger. Friendly service! Great neighborhood spot we love read more

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Their Dublin on Fire cocktail is gold.... One of the best whiskey cocktails I've had. Jim and Jorge were awesome bartenders and super friendly. read more

The Whisky Bar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went to Whisky Bar on a Friday night and it had an upscale and relaxed atmosphere. Not too noisy and great for a more chill evening To drink they have a few cocktail options, 10+ beers, some wine and lots of whisky obviously, including whisky flights. If you're not a fan of whisky you can still find something you'll enjoy For food the chicken tenders and French fries were very good. They were clearly not just frozen tenders thrown in the fryer My only complaint is related to the service, they served us quickly but then after we finished eating it took a long time for our waiter to ask if we wanted anything else or the check read more

A great evening out with friends, good conversations, and delicious grub! It was a crowded night, but we made it in before happy hour ended and snagged a table for the four of us. The cocktails and beers tasted great and the pub grub was tasty! The table shared a plate of poutine and I enjoyed the southwest chicken salad. We all had a blast being together; will return again... read more

The Whisky Bar - southwest chicken salad - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We didn't plan on coming here but we sure are glad we found it! This place was has nice soft lighting, a very relaxed feel, and wasn't too busy for a covid season Friday evening. I liked our bartender who was busy but still kindly gave us his recommendations. I'm actually not really a whiskey drinker so I asked for a lemon drop and I was pleasantly surprised when it came out in a cute sugar dipped cup with a lemon swirl! On a side note there was also a sweet old lady who popped in and sold us some flowers, she was cash only, but the bartenders were nice enough to give her cash and just add it to our tab! I'm not sure if she frequents this place or not but it was a fun little added bonus to the night read more

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They know their stuff. Tell them what you feel like and they will give you the perfect suggestion. read more

The Whisky Bar - Painting for sale - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We decided to come over here for our first night in Seattle. This place has more whiskey than any place I have been to. The size of the bar and amount of whiskeys were staggering. My buddy is a whiskey guy and got a world flight. Places like India and Australia were featured. He loved it. They also had a fairly good selection of beer. I got a local Kolsch, well let's just say it was more than one. We had the cheese curds to start. They were good, served with a marinara sauce. It was a good start. All of us ended up getting the fish and chips. The fish was great, the fries were nice and crispy (naturally not coated). The place was great, we had a lot fun. Good place to meet up and enjoy. read more

I only go there on Mondays when Aubrey works Otherwise the other bartender is horrible horrible personality rude gave me a dirty glass read more

While I was in Seattle I wanted last minute dinner since everything closes at 10pm because of COVID. I found The Whiskey Bar's kitchen was still open til 10.30pm & bar til 11pm, so I stopped by last minute. Bartender was friendly and the place was really cool and they had rock music playing in the background. Food was great. I ordered their Whiskey Burger with no bun and Salad as a side lol. Still, burger was fresh and juicy, Salad tasted good and Fresh. I'll have to come back next time I'm in town to try some more their menu and listen to good music while enjoying your food and drinks. read more

The Whisky Bar - Bun-less burger with Salad - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Will the bartender was great. Pretty "entertaining" to say the least. Cocktails were awesome. I recommend trying something from there cocktail menu. I ordered the patty melt. Wasn't impressed at all. But that's what I get for ordering food in a bar. I will return though. read more

The Whisky Bar - Bourbon section of the bar. - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ducked in here for a quick drink before dinner and was happy with our last minute choice. The bartender was friendly and accommodating. Our drinks ended up being $8 each which was a great deal. I don't remember the last time I was able to get a Manhattan for $8. read more

The Whisky Bar - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service was great. The bartender had a great personality and was really patient and helpful. I'm not a big beer guy but have been really into stouts and the oatmeal stout at 4.6 hit the spot with the wings I had ordered. The wings were wet, well sauced. Seems like the chef loves what he's doing and is proud of his work. Ranch and blue cheese were both fresh and good. I would definitely go again. I went at 9pm on a Monday night too in case some of y'all of too scared me to come out to the Seattle Belltown area. No issue with no homeless as I minded my business. Ambience was chill, layout of the place was nice and spacious with chill music playing in the background. Would definitely go again just because of the service. read more

Hmmm, well the place was nice and the staff was cool but....... I had two Manhattans and my bill was $64 (before tip). I'll let you decide but for me that is pretty expensive. I don't know, maybe that is the price now days but seems super high to me. I was shocked but if that price tag doesn't shock you, check this place out! Nice whistle pig whisky, nothing super high end and not bottom of the barrel. Anyway, good luck read more

My bf and I came in around 8pm for a table for 2 on a Friday night. The music was pumping, the streets were quite busy and a lot of the local restaurants around the area also had a large crowd. It was a "seat yourself" situation and we were lucky enough to get the only leftover booth seating for the two of us. Their tables were a bit narrower than I was expecting, but nice high seats. The décor was cute and I liked how it was busy enough that you knew it was a good place, but not SO BUSY that it's impossible to get in. Loving the atmosphere already! Waiter/Bartender came over and handed us food/drink menus. I ordered a cocktail on the back and they said they didn't have the ingredients for it tonight, but they could make something else so I ordered a long island iced tea. My bf got an IPA and their beer list is extensive! I also love that they put it up on a long blackboard. For food, we got the corndogs, hummus and tapenade, and the salt/pepper wings. Drinks arrived fast and the food arrived within 30 mins too. My drink was strong (as is all long island iced tea) and the food was... average. I would say that the best thing was the corndogs (which everyone else recommends) but they were a bit burnt for my liking. Everything else was average and nothing shockingly great about the food. Where this place shines is very clearly the drinks and variety of beers. We also ordered a flight of whiskey to share between the two of us after our first drinks. I loved the international flight (got a bit from Taiwan, Japan and Ireland) and it definitely offered drinks I wouldn't normally get. Overall, we left paying about $110 before taxes and tip. A bit high for an average night out but we did get the $55 international whiskey flight and we also enjoyed the environment a lot. Loved the place; will definitely come back! My only knock for the 1 star is the lackluster food, but maybe I'll try something else next time. read more

The Whisky Bar - Wings, corndogs and the hummus appetizers! - Scottish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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