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Zig Zag Café

1501 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 625-1146
Zig Zag Café
Cross Street:
Pike Street
Specialties:
After-Work Bar, Bartenders, Signature Drinks
Best of Citysearch:
Bartenders 2008, Spot for a Secret Affair 2008, After-Work Bar 2007
Hours:
Daily 5pm-2am

Message from Zig Zag Café

Zig Zag Café

Best Classic Cocktail List - Good Food, Good Drink & Good Company

  • Award-Winning Cocktail List
  • Whiskey, Brandy, Tequila, Rum
  • Exceptional Hospitality

The Zig Zag Café is a classic cocktail bar & restaurant located on the Pike Street Hill Climb behind Seattle's Pike Place Market & on the way to the Seattle Aquarium. We're open daily from 5pm-2am. Happy Hour is 5-7pm on weekdays. Our selection of whiskeys, brandies, tequila & rums is one of the best in the state. Our cocktail list won Best Classic Cocktail List at 2007's Tales of the Cocktail. We offer 3 rotating taps of Maritime lagers & ales & a small selection of premium bottled beers. Our wine list includes reds & whites, fortified wines & some excellent champagne. Behind the bar owners Ben Dougherty & Kacy Fitch & bartenders Murray Stenson & Erik Hakkinen serve up a wide variety of cocktails, from timeless classics to innovative newcomers. The Zig Zag Café is an unpretentious place with an eclectic crowd whose common desire is good food, good drink, & good company.

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Editorial Review for Zig Zag Café – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
The atmosphere is upscale stylish without losing its welcoming air; fresh flowers decorate the bar, and candles provide much of the light. Famed drinks from this established watering hole are made with exotic liqueurs and fresh-squeezed juices. Bartenders chat easily with the crowd--mostly regulars from Pike Place Market, spiked with an occasional well-dressed couple. Share the sauteed calamari with a friend, or try the linguine aglio for a hearty meal.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Not eating? Get a spot at the bar--the bartenders put on a great show, and will describe the drinks they're mixing.

The Extras

A shaded patio provides sanctuary from the Pike Place madness.

What to Drink

Try the fiery El Diablo, made with tequila, cassis, lime and ginger ale.

Save Money

Happy hour, from 5pm to 7pm daily, offers deals on specialty cocktails and appetizers.

User Reviews for Zig Zag Café

Citysearch (34), Judy's Book (3 ), Trip Advisor (1 ), All (38)

2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/21/2009 Posted by grambofood

OK Ill try tobe fair we never got past the front door . It was a friday night happy hour the place was packed a hostess met us at the door and asked how many their was we had 3 in our party . She went to look for a table and came back with some guy saying it would be awhile and did we know it was happy hour and that you had to be twenty one our daughter was with us and she was twenty one.I thought we could stand around the bar like everyone else was but they said all of those spots were taken,OK I know their are fire codes but I really thought we wern't welcome like we were not good enough for the place. I read about this place and had wanted to try it out for some time and yes I knew it was happy hour thats why I chose to come at that time ,you know its cheaper at that time hello!! I just think they are a little full of them selves to turn us away like they did.Oh well like you care what i have to say, Guess Ill never know how great the Zig Zag is............

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/09/2009 Posted by nelson0071

loved this place even busy people are nice. good drinks. kinda hard to find the parking space but. cozy and warm. we be back again

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Editor's Review

The finely crafted cocktails are the draw at this classy downtown escape.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Not eating? Get a spot at the bar--the bartenders put on a great show, and will describe the drinks they're mixing.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information for Zig Zag Café

Atmospheres

  • 21 & Over
  • After Work
  • Specialty Cocktails
  • Food Served
  • Outdoor Seating

Parking

  • Garage
  • Metered
  • Pay lot

Hours

  • Daily 5pm-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Recognition for Zig Zag Café

2008 Editorial Winner - Bartenders
2008 Editorial Winner - Spot for a Secret Affair
2007 Editorial Winner - After-Work Bar
2007 Editorial Winner - Bartenders
2006 Editorial Winner - Martini
2006 Audience Winner - Martini
2005 Audience Winner - Bartenders

Specialty ratings for Zig Zag Café

Specialty Rating  
After-Work Bar 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  
Bartenders 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  
Signature Drinks 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  

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