01/01/09

Very Rude

by AJKD76

Very disappointed with service here. Our drinks were abruptedly taken away with out the option of finishing them. Staff was extremely rude. I will never return here even though I live just a couple blocks away. I can't believe how poorly I was treated here.

10/28/08

Anything but boring

by LOL8

For the one who wrote the boring review....Dude-jabu's is anything but boring. To compare it to Solo or McMinnemans is crazy. 1) Jabus has Buck hunt, Ms Pacman, Darts, Pool, megatouch, bingo, trivia, a jukebox, 15 microbeers on tap...do I need to go on. The bartenders know a majority of the customers by name. The drinks are stiff, the glasses are ice cold, and the conversation is always good. Solo is a great bar, however it is geared towards the performance crowds. It has art on the wall and a DJ on occasion. For god's sake-Mcminemans is a family restaurant!!! I suggest if you are going to write a review to put a little bit of relevance with it. It is unfortunate that you have been turned off by jabu's. It is a great bar with good bartenders and owners who really care about preserving the neighborhood bar experience. However, if jabus lost business to a customer who would rather hang out with 10 year olds and coloring books at a family restaurant down the street on a Friday night -then so be it. You can find me on the Buckhunt game with a jager and cold micro beer in hand.

• Pros: Buckhunt, darts, megatouch, bartenders, dog friendly, High Life in a bottle
• Cons: Bathrooms need some work

09/19/08

Normal, friendly, tolerant people, tasty food, good service

by goducksno1

I don't make it to Seattle often, but when I do, I stop by this hip, cozy venue.

There are two separate sections, a cozy lounge with its own minibar, and a larger room with the main bar and a pool table. There is booth seating as well as individual tables. In the larger room there is a very cool and unique metal plated wall with magnets and Jabu's locals' personal touch of decor.

They have a full bar selection and I'd say they are pretty generous with the pour. The food is surprisingly tasty. My friends couldn't stop lauding the fries.

I had a chance to speak with one of the owners who was busily catering to the crowd. She was very friendly and wanted to know if my crew was having a good time. The place just feels like they care.

Bottom line - if a person wants to go out and have a good time with normal people and not pay out the yang for beer and fries, this is the place.

• Pros: queen annes locale, quick bar, friendly people, familiar faces, pool table, two parts from which to choose your comfort level