1312 Fifth Ave (University Street)
Seattle, WA 98101 47.6089 -122.3339

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Anna Roth

Citysearch

The Scene – Though named after the ships that the owners of the historic Skinner Building once produced, this swanky bar is most definitely looking forward to the future. Well-dressed patrons gather around the modern downstairs bar or take glowing yellow steps to an intimate, vermillion second floor lounge. Everything is stylized, from the modern glassware and cutlery to trippy lamps with lightbulb holograms. – – The Drinks – Designed by mixologist Jamie Boudreau, formerly of Vancouver's famed Lumiere, the drink menu focuses on the history of the cocktail--it's rife…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/30/09

Classic!

by domino09 at Citysearch

The bartender not only knew about the different cocktails but knew about the history behind the cocktails and their ingredients.

  • Pros: best cocktails in town. hands down.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/06/09

new vibe

by cocktailcouture at Citysearch

I have been in to vessel several times. I have always been pleased with their knowledge of classic cocktails and talent of creating new ones. For a bar their food selection is pretty damn tasty as well. Recently I came in after a few month hiatus to be pleasantly surprised.New wait staff seems to be more knowledgeable about drinks with a bit more class and kindness. A couple new faces behind the bar proved to fit the standard or excellence. While I do hear they can be snobby I have only noticed staff wanting to serve cocktails the way they are intended. Surly a bar for people who understand a great cocktail and not for those who want quick drinks to get drunk.

  • Pros: alongside zig zag best cocktails
  • Cons: if only more than two drinks didnt send me out sideways
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/30/08

Best Quality Innovative Drinks In Seattle

by jeffseattle at Citysearch

I have been to Vessel numerous times as well as many of the finest bars around the world including NYC...Europe, Asia etc. I seek out the great bars in my travels and I am here to tell you that VESSEL is the real thing and a GREAT BAR! (Sambar in Seatlte is another great bar.) The menu stays unique and evolving with the seasons. The bar tenders arer STELLAR and the drinks superb. It is a must try.They do not use any cheap ingredients soyou get what you pay for : Quality and unique drinks. A wonderful happy hour! As for food it is good but not as remarkable as the drinks.....but stil the food is better than most bars.

the best bar food is at Quinns...but then Quinn's is really a restaurant and Vessel 's drinks are way better. If you want The BEST drinks in Seattle with good food this is the place. Save yourself an airfare and go to Vessel for some of the most innovative drinks anywhere.

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Bars & Clubs

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Specialty Cocktails, After Work

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