World Building

Dreamland’s Patio Is Now an Immersive Tropical Sci-Fi Bar

It’s called Carnelian Bay—a land of grottos, tiger fountains, and neo-tropical drinks.

06/01/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Serve yourself

The Taps Are Ready at Rapport, Seattle's First Self-Serve Bar

Grab your growlers and head on over.

08/14/2020 By Annette Maxon

Opening Dispatch

Thick, Roman-Style Pizza and Cocktails Arrive Downtown Today

Brendan McGill's newest project downtown, Bar Taglio, opens for lunch and dinner, with post-work Italocentric libations, too.

09/06/2019 By Rosin Saez

Barstool Dispatch

Why Yes, There Is a New Rooftop Bar in the U District

Mountaineering Club provides the tipple you'd have at the summit—except you get to ride an elevator to the top.

03/13/2019 By Anne Dennon

Opening Dispatch

Pioneer Square Bar Bad Bishop Debuts October 24

Two JarrBar alumni decamped from Pike Place Market for a place of their own with playful bar food (housemade corn dogs!) and sharp cocktails (peppery martinis!).

10/09/2018 By Cassie Sawyer

Old Crowin'

A Real Life Bar Named Bar Sue

Is it an old Southern prosecutor, a Shel Silverstein poem, a Johnny Cash song, or all of the above? Nah, it’s just a bar.

09/25/2013 By Cassie Sawyer

Drinking in Stores

A Visit to Nordstrom's New Cocktail Bar, Habitant

Solace for stranded husbands. Respite for retail-weary ladies. Either way, the drinks are good.

07/31/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Changing of the Guard

5 Reasons to Get Excited About RGB Market

It's a soda fountain! It's a bar! It's both...and it opens Saturday.

07/17/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Bar News

Southern-Styled Cocktail Bar Witness Is Coming to Broadway

It's a Southern church-inspired cocktail bar, to be exact.

05/03/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Yes, Pork Fries

Brass Tacks Is a New Bar (and Soon a New Food Truck)

Georgetown's main drag has a good-looking new place to drink and eat...and a mobile kitchen in the works. There will be pork fries.

02/21/2013

Beer—and Lots of It

Yard House On Tap for Early February

The California chain brings its hefty supply of beer to downtown Seattle.

01/25/2013 By Christopher Werner

Bar Openings

Four New Places to Drink in 2013

Watering holes that opened amidst the holiday rush.

01/02/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

First Look: Bait Shop

Behold the Linda Derschang joint now open at 606 Broadway East.

12/10/2012 By Christopher Werner

Coming Soon

Matt's in the Market Sibling Bar Radiator Whiskey Opens in January

Whiskey, smoked meats, and a view of the gentleman's club across the street? Sounds like a recipe for Pike Place Market magic.

12/05/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Team Behind the Noble Fir to Open a New Beer Bar in Fremont

After a six month search, Ellen Kelly and Rick Weersing settle on 3417 Evanston Ave for the Sixgill.

10/24/2012 By Christopher Werner

Openings

Three New Bars Opened This Week

One is a beer bar from a member of the Red Mill family. Another is a fancy new beer garden. The third? A Canadian bar called the Angry Beaver.

10/16/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Rumba Opens Tonight; Here's What to Drink

The bar's dedication to rum spans single-island versions, rhum agricole, and punches aplenty.

09/14/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Construction Nearly Complete at Q Nightclub

Have a peek at the progress.

08/24/2012 By Christopher Werner

Bar Openings

Delancey's Essex Bar Opens Wednesday

The popular pizzeria's sibling watering hole is a haven of housemade liqueurs, soft pretzels, and other treats.

08/13/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Bar Openings

Ballard Station Public House Opens Next Week

Two friends open a casual hang spot with scratch cocktails in the former Ballard Ave Pub space.

08/10/2012 By Allecia Vermillion