Copper Gate
Seattle, WA 98107-2423
Phone: (206) 706-3292
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-12am
Editorial Review for Copper Gate – by Anna Roth
In Short
From the Viking ship bar with its prow towering over the rest of the tables, to the stylish furniture that's Ikea-like in its minimalism, this neighborhood bar is pure Scandinavia. Copper tables, vintage photos of nude people (a nod to the sauna culture, perhaps?) and a menu highlighting traditional food and drink round out the theme. The crowd is an older mix of foodies and well-heeled bon vivants, many lingering over small plates and drinks.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThere's a whole new world of alcohol on the menu, from a large selection of aquavit to Finnish Porter. For cocktails, try the sweetly herbal Stor Agurk (literally "big cucumber"), made with aquavit, lemon, sugar and cucumber.
On the MenuFeast on the likes of Swedish meatballs, pickled herring, gravlax and frites with curried ketchup.
Happy HourFrom 5pm to 7pm daily, offering discounts on small plates, wine, beer and specialty cocktails.
User Reviews for Copper Gate
06/22/2008 Posted by louphilb
I live within walking distance of the Coppergate and was so excited when it re-opened. The drinks are unique and quite good; however, the service was awful and I will not be back! The "server" is dull and unfriendly and the bartender is just plain rude. My husband was even asked to keep his voice down when telling a story....in a bar? Wouldn't you expect and accept loud jovial voices.....in a bar? I don't understand what kind of clientele they want to attract! Be on your best behavior even tho they won't be on theirs.
Pros: drinks
Cons: everything else, service
04/03/2008 Posted by saralaposada
This bar was featured in the January 2008 edition of Seattle magazine and was recommended to me by a co-worker. My friend and I arrived at 5:00 p.m. and sat at the bar, impressed by the overall ambience and Viking theme. The bartender, who was featured in the article, was extremely arrogant when I asked him which drink was the specialty featured in the magazine article. He basically said that they are known for all of their drinks and had no idea which article I was talking about. My friend and I ordered two different drinks that were not at all good. My friend ordered an appetizer that was just okay and we left immediately after finishing our drinks and the appetizer. With very few customers in the bar at that time, I would expect a more friendly reception and would certainly never recommend this bar to others. We went to Hazlewood afterwards and had a great experience there!
Pros: Atmosphere is chic and sophisticated
Cons: Bartender (and part-owner) was arrogant and rude.
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