• Downtown Guide

    Editor Picks: Downtown

    5 to Try: Martini Bars

    by Chelsea Lin

    It used to be that a martini simply referred to the combination of gin and vermouth, a beverage made for serious drinkers (or, rather, drinkers who took… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Seattle's Best Classic Cocktails

    by Don Rauf

    Seattle may still be more of a microbrew town than a cocktail city, but a growing number of establishments are turning their attention to sophisticated… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Seattle's Best Classic Cocktails

    by Don Rauf

    Seattle may still be more of a microbrew town than a cocktail city, but a growing number of establishments are turning their attention to sophisticated… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Seattle Thanksgiving Planner 2009

    by Don Rauf

    Face it. Making a spectacular Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is a chore, and it’s easy to overcook a turkey and wind up with a dry bird. Or, you… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    5 to Try: Wine Bars

    by Whitney Ricketts

    Need an alternative to your usual gin and tonic? Go low-key at one Seattle's newest crop of wine bars--they're more mellow than other after-work watering holes… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    5 to Try: Seattle Sports Bars

    by Whitney Ricketts

    A good sports bar used to be one with a TV big enough to tell the teams apart; now they need 42" or bigger flatscreens on every wall streaming basketball,… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    Power Lunches & Dinners

    by Whitney Ricketts

    In a hippie town with (darling) rugged hippie restaurants, it’s difficult to find a polished gem of a place fit for that power play. Here are our picks for… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    5 to Try: Gluten-Free Seattle

    by Whitney Ricketts

    Being gluten-free doesn't mean you have to settle for dry, tasteless substitutes. Get inspired with our wheatless (and other grain-less) in Seattle guide!… more

  • Editor Picks: Downtown

    The Best Shops to Buy Jeans in Seattle

    by Whitney Ricketts

    Hey, where'd you get those jeans? Great denim can make or break an outfit. From dressed up to dressed down to rockstarred out, jeans take your wardrobe from… more

People in Downtown Are Saying…

Local Lists

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Belltown's Best Bars
Posted by jooz - on November 02, 2009
There are so many to choose from these days, here are the one's I frequent...frequently
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MicroBrew Bars
Posted by DasCoug - on October 29, 2009
My list of favorite bars where you can find great microbrews in the Seattle and Tacoma area. I could go on with another 30 but this is a good start.
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Classic Cocktail Bars
Posted by csmk - on October 05, 2009
I'm in love with the classic cocktails these days. I've found a handful of bars here in Seattle that serve up some authentic classics along with other noteworthy…more

Just Reviewed

1 Star Rating: Poor bad for reservations for group
Posted by shamalag7 6 hours ago
Review of Zig Zag Cafe : DO NOT GO HERE FOR ANY REASON! This place nearly ruined my birthday party. I spoke with the short blond male manager to make reservation for a large party. He screwed up our seating by giving it to another group…more
2 Star Rating: Below Average BAD Service, but shop could be the best
Posted by pioneerlocal 3 hours ago
Review of Cherry Street Coffeehouse : I love this place, it's location and menu, but I only visit about once every six months or so. The counter help hates to see a customer come through the door. I'm sure the only people they treat with anything…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Wonderful Manhattans!
Posted by PotPie71 yesterday
Review of Zig Zag Cafe : Experienced bartenders and a cozy atmosphere. A grown ups bar, which is a nice change from the usual corporate styling.

Top Reviewers

14 reviews

Top Reviewer: jooz
Last reviewed Hideaway Casino & Restaurant on November 05, 2009
“Great poker room; good grub”
went in here and sat down at one of their 4-40 tables, it was a great game, the drinks were good, chairs were comfy, and the asian-inspired menu was delicious.

4 reviews

Top Reviewer: gua742
Last reviewed Deja Vu Adult Superstore on November 06, 2009
“Good place”
Cool place better then the nasty drug infested club upstairs

3 reviews 1 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: csmk
Last reviewed Assaggio Ristorante on November 06, 2009
“Great New Happy Hour at Il Baretto!”
amazing new bar and delicious new happy hour at a seattle italian favorite. drinks are cheap. the bar menu is too. best yet - assaggio doesn't skimp on quality. it's all such a great…more