After-Work Drinks
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
When the quitting bell rings, head to these happy hours to whet your whistle.
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Cascadia
2328 First Ave, Seattle, WA
Legendary mini burgers are the big draw: grilled beef hanger steak sliders starting at $2 apiece from 5pm to 7pm--though don't overlook the $4.50 martinis. -
Maximilien in the Market
81A Pike St, Seattle, WA
Classy food can come cheap: $2.95 appetizers like mussels and escargot, $4 glasses of house wine and gorgeous Sound views (Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm). -
Agua Verde
1303 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA
Between 4pm and 7pm (Mon-Thu), unwind with $4.50 prickly pear or lime margaritas, $3.50 nachos and gorgeous Portage Bay views. -
McCormick & Schmick's
1103 First Ave, Seattle, WA
The atmosphere may be clubby, but burgers are just $1.95 at happy hour (daily 4pm to 6pm). Just get there early to snag a seat before the suits arrive. -
Umi Sake House
2230 First Ave, Seattle, WA
From 4pm to 8pm every day patrons can dine on affordable, high-quality sushi and sip discounted glasses of sake. -
Marjorie
2331 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
Bargain $3 bar snacks, like pulled pork sandwiches and guacamole, along with tasty $6 cocktails during happy hour (Tue-Fri 5pm-7pm) -
Marcus' Martini Heaven
88 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
Martinis are just $2.95 between 4pm and 6pm at this subterranean Pioneer Square bar. What better reason to duck out of the office early? -
O'Asian Kitchen
800 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA
Drinks are cheap ($3-$5) and a long list of Asian-themed appetizers--dim sum, sushi, satay, spareribs--are only $5 between 4pm and 12am (Mon-Sat). -
Union Square Grill
621 Union St, Seattle, WA
A progressive happy hour means that the lucky ones that can arrive at 3pm can sip $3 drinks and eat $3 snacks; the price goes up $1 for each hour thereafter until 6pm. -
The Triple Door
216 Union Street, Seattle, WA
$3 drinks and discounted $3 to $5 appetizers from Wild Ginger served in the bar of this classy music venue every day from 4pm to 6pm.
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Oliver's
405 Olive Way, Seattle, WA
This classic hotel bar will make you feel like a star of the silver screen--without the paparazzi. -
Shorty's Coney Island
2222 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
Old-school vid's, hot dogs and beer. -
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Rowdy roots rock and alt-country acts keep the house packed with a lively crowd. -
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
A funky wild west theme at this hip Ballard Avenue venture from the owners of Capitol Hill's Linda's.
