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    White Horse Tavern

    4.2 (300 reviews)
    ModerateBookstores, Bars
    Wed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Thu 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    WHITE HORSE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Intimate
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    The ceiling

    Very cozy interior with ...interesting decor, so be aware of that if you or someone you're with is likely to be uncomfortable. Pours all the way to the top and if you don't have cash be prepared for a 20% charge for card (which is fine, imo). Not a ton of seating and dimly lit but on a cold October night we found it was nice. Bartender told us it was a classic English bar menu (not sure what that entails, but I knew what I was after) and my mead came from a huge room temp jug underneath the counter. We had a nice time, but I can imagine some types of people not enjoying it so you'd have to judge yourself.

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    I ordered the Amber on draft. The bartender suggested to drink it with a lemon. I would have preferred it without the lemon but that was my bad. The owner was charming and the place had a cool vibe.

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    Michelle S.

    What a quirky memorable experience! We had a few drinks at the White Horse Tavern after arriving by train in the evening into Seattle. We were walking around Post Alley and decided to stop in. It's a small cozy space that absolutely has a local feel. The walls (and even ceiling) are covered with random items that make no sense but that somehow adds to the charm? It's pretty dark inside at night but again that adds to the quirky charm. The drink menu mostly consists of beer, whiskey and mead. I opted for the mead (called dandelion wine on the menu) and it was pretty tasty. The bartender was super friendly and welcoming. Definitely come here if you like quirky bars. We had a great time and it was a great way to kick off our time in Seattle.

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    Marissa L.

    Such a fun place we found ! I ordered the Pims cup and oh goodness ! You only need one of these and you'll be set for the night . It was strong ! But very tasty. We also ordered "Bulls Blood" that was my absolute favorite , it was like a wine spritzer which was very refreshing and great to have to start off the night or end with a sweet kiss . The bartender was a joy he's the exact person that I think would work here . Loves his job and the connections he made as well as his drinks . Atmosphere: Lounge den like . You don't need to be dressed to the 9's but you could If you want . Very intimate and wonderfully personal .

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    Brontë M.

    Home of the strongest drink in Seattle and I believe it! Located in an unassuming alley, this place is a surprise on the inside. The walls and ceilings are covered in memorabilia and tchotchkes, but not in an overwhelming way. It's actually really inviting and warm. I tried the strongest drink which is a mix of 5 different alcohols, I believe. It was really something. And without ice, it was a lot of dizzy liquid, but it didn't taste too bad surprisingly, you could just tell it was strong. The exact recipe is a secret, but you can tell that it was made well. My second drink was a sangria and even that one was strong. Starting with a shot, then adding the sangria mix, it was more than I expected, but I was not mad about it. Know that every drink needs to be paid upfront, so dont be surprised when you order and the bartender just looks at you with his hand outstretched waiting for payment. Seating is scarce since the place is pretty small, so you might need to stand for a bit. But its definitely a great place to check out since it's open late, has great staff, and stiff drinks. Can't ask for much more.

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    Snowflake J.

    I had a memory of a strong drink called a Pimm's cup and found the White Horse Tavern, again after 15 years. Dimly lit tavern had eclectic decorations with umbrellas on the ceiling left behind from out of towners (locals don't use umbrellas) and bras left by off work adult entertainment which use to house peep shows that were on 1st Ave. His prized boxing gloves, a barometer foreign currency, quaint upholstered furniture, a glory hole in the uni-sex bathroom and a mannequin on the ceiling in reference to Stanley Kubrick's film "Clockwork Orange". Upon ordering the Pimm's cup, we were asked if we were trained professionals, of course we agreed and 3 sips of the mystery concoction, we definitely wanted ice or a cold beer which didn't exist. The owner a previous boxer opened this pub from his winnings 35 years ago which included the Pimm's cup, a proprietary blend of bitters, wine, whiskey and brandy. This English pub is true in character with no ice, no beer and all beverages served at room temperature. This hidden gem maintains tradition and history of Seattle's Post Alley waterfront.

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    The interior of this place is awesome and the service is great! I loved how fun the chairs were.

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    Shots of booze or shitty whisky sour with no ice or sweetener...not a real cocktail bar. Horrible experience, go anywhere else.

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    Ambiance and vibe are great , but only 1 beer choice and 4 whiskey. We ordered, but others read the menu and left.

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    This place is so cute and quirky! I absolutely recommend the ginger mead and the wine!!

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    Fire. could not imagine a better place to hang with the boys and rinse. Beyond belief

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    Had great fun and great conversations here, really great dandelion wine, professional and charming bartender.

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    Tucked away in Post Alley, White Horse Tavern is a tiny, quirky British pub that puts the ambience in "dive".

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