Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Shorty's
2316 2nd AvePinball! Awesome patio, dive rocker bar.
Lava Lounge
2226 2nd AveGreat Patio, fun neighborhood. Fun decor.
Streamline Tavern
174 Roy StEasy walk, laid back. Cheap bar eats.
Dive bar.
Whiskey distillery, and great new american style food. located in the market.
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Radiator Whiskey
94 Pike StWhiskey distillery, and great new american style food. located in the market.
Live music venue & bar presents diverse local & national bands in a low-key, causal setting. Wood-fire pizza kitchen in back bar.
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The Crocodile
2505 1st AveLive music venue & bar presents diverse local & national bands in a low-key, causal setting. Wood-fire pizza kitchen in back bar.
The Pike Brewing Company
1415 1st AveLocal brewery.
Local brewery. Ride bikes to this location with great outdoor seating.
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Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StLocal brewery. Ride bikes to this location with great outdoor seating.
Elysian Bar
1516 2nd AvenueLocal brewery.
Über Tavern
7517 Aurora Ave NBelgian tasting room.
Laid-back bar hosting rock, alt-country, punk & electronica acts, plus comedy & kung fu movies.
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The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestLaid-back bar hosting rock, alt-country, punk & electronica acts, plus comedy & kung fu movies.
From roots rock to reggae to folk to country, performances vary at this down-home music club & bar.
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Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWFrom roots rock to reggae to folk to country, performances vary at this down-home music club & bar.
9lb Hammer
6009 Airport Way SBest bar in Georgetown.
Slim's Last Chance
5606 1st Ave SAwesome chili and live music.
Add-A-Ball
315 N 36th StPINBALL!
Local Brewery, Dog's welcome, bring your own food or order from near by joints.
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Bad Jimmy's Brewing Co.
4358 Leary Way NWLocal Brewery, Dog's welcome, bring your own food or order from near by joints.
Pennyroyal Bar
2000 2nd AveEuro bar, daily tea hour 3-4pm.
Fun little cafe and bar, old building lots of character.
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Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWFun little cafe and bar, old building lots of character.
A full bar & vegan American fare offered in a pared-down space with computer video games to play.
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Georgetown Liquor Company
5501 Airport Way SA full bar & vegan American fare offered in a pared-down space with computer video games to play.
Historic hangout serving pub grub with a back room for live music, pinball, Ping-Pong & air hockey.
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Jules Maes Saloon
5919 Airport Way SHistoric hangout serving pub grub with a back room for live music, pinball, Ping-Pong & air hockey.
Entertainment center with unlimited play for one price, featuring classic & modern pinball games
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Seattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave SEntertainment center with unlimited play for one price, featuring classic & modern pinball games
Corn dogs meet cocktails at this carnival-themed bar with arcades & a stage downstairs.
Unicorn Bar And Narwhal
1118 East Pike StreetCorn dogs meet cocktails at this carnival-themed bar with arcades & a stage downstairs.
Small music venue & dance club for psychedelic, rock & hip-hop, plus spoken word & performance art. Soul night second sat of the month can not be missed!!!
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LO-FI Performance Gallery
429 Eastlake Ave ESmall music venue & dance club for psychedelic, rock & hip-hop, plus spoken word & performance art. Soul night second sat of the month can not be missed!!!
Cocktails, flatbreads & rustic snacks served in a casual watering hole with vintage, nautical decor.
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The Octopus Bar
2121 N 45th StCocktails, flatbreads & rustic snacks served in a casual watering hole with vintage, nautical decor.
Former haunt of Theodore Roethke & other counterculture literati, now a music venue & student hive.
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Blue Moon Tavern
712 NE 45th StFormer haunt of Theodore Roethke & other counterculture literati, now a music venue & student hive.
Craft microbrewery offering small-batch beers & savory pies in a cozy cottage with classy decor.
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Outlander Brewery and Pub
225 N 36th StCraft microbrewery offering small-batch beers & savory pies in a cozy cottage with classy decor.
Sightseeing
Everyone has to get a photo of the troll! Fun Seattle attraction.
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthEveryone has to get a photo of the troll! Fun Seattle attraction.
Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveA must.
I-Space Needle
400 Broad StSpace Needle!
Relaxed, family neighborhood. Lots of dining and local shops. Sunday farmers market.
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Ballard
Relaxed, family neighborhood. Lots of dining and local shops. Sunday farmers market.
Artistic neighborhood, Sunday swap meet. Local shops, dining, brewery, coffee shops. Waterfront walking/bike trail.
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Fremont
Artistic neighborhood, Sunday swap meet. Local shops, dining, brewery, coffee shops. Waterfront walking/bike trail.
Nickname:Party Mountian. LGBT community neighborhood. Dining, nightlife. Saturday farmers market.
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Capitol Hill
Nickname:Party Mountian. LGBT community neighborhood. Dining, nightlife. Saturday farmers market.
Green Lake
Locals favorite. Running trail, rent paddle boats,
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayGreat sound and sunset views.
Iphakamisa yaseLake Union
860 Terry Ave NRest by the lake or rent a kayak.
Can bike to this location via trail, good views, bonfires on the beach allowed at this location.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWCan bike to this location via trail, good views, bonfires on the beach allowed at this location.
I-Gum Wall
1428 Post Alleymust see Seattle site, take a photo!
Museum preserves & exhibits historic wooden boats, which can be rented & taken out on Lake Union. 10 minute walk from apartment.
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The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StMuseum preserves & exhibits historic wooden boats, which can be rented & taken out on Lake Union. 10 minute walk from apartment.
Parks & Nature
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayNice park with beautiful views. Kite flying.
My favorite secret beach, low key. Great relaxing spot on Lake Washington.
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Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StMy favorite secret beach, low key. Great relaxing spot on Lake Washington.
The Burke-Gilman Sammamish Trail is a rail trail in King County, Washington. The 27-mile multi-use recreational trail is part of the King County Regional Trail System.
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Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailThe Burke-Gilman Sammamish Trail is a rail trail in King County, Washington. The 27-mile multi-use recreational trail is part of the King County Regional Trail System.
Free outdoor sculpture park on Puget Sound.
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I-Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveFree outdoor sculpture park on Puget Sound.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThe VIEW! 15 minute walk from location.
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
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I-Discovry Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdDiscovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, or Ballard Locks, is a complex of locks at the west end of Salmon Bay, in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StThe Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, or Ballard Locks, is a complex of locks at the west end of Salmon Bay, in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal.
Rent kayaks year round and view Seattle from Lake Union.
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NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave NRent kayaks year round and view Seattle from Lake Union.
Essentials
Upscale grocery store, 5 min walk.
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Metropolitan Market Queen Anne (Uptown)
100 Mercer StUpscale grocery store, 5 min walk.
QFC
1401 BroadwayStandard Chain Grocery store.
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StLocal Co-Op.
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveClosest Wholefoods, 15 min walk.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StClosest Trader Joe's.
Arts & Culture
IChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StLocal glass artist and sculpture park.
Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StLive Cabaret with dinner.
Seattle Symphony
200 University StSymphony Hall.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StMajor art museum.
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveFree art museum with rotating local artists.
Midsize venue for indie rock, plus hip-hop, country & other genres, with 3 bars & a mezzanine.
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Neumos
925 E Pike StMidsize venue for indie rock, plus hip-hop, country & other genres, with 3 bars & a mezzanine.
My favorite music venue! Awesome venue for a show, the whole place is pretty close to the stage. There's a lower floor and bars on both sides.
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Showbox
1426 1st AveMy favorite music venue! Awesome venue for a show, the whole place is pretty close to the stage. There's a lower floor and bars on both sides.
Where I get all my tattoo work done! love this shop! Siobhan is my artist but everyone is great and walk-ins are welcome.
Under the Needle
111 Lake St SWhere I get all my tattoo work done! love this shop! Siobhan is my artist but everyone is great and walk-ins are welcome.
The Museum of history and industry: 10 min walk from apartment on lake union. Really cool display of local industry and special rotating exhibits.
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I-Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NThe Museum of history and industry: 10 min walk from apartment on lake union. Really cool display of local industry and special rotating exhibits.
Tour Seattle's own Theo Chocolates! Cool tour through factory and chocolate tastings.
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Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NTour Seattle's own Theo Chocolates! Cool tour through factory and chocolate tastings.
This lively hangout serves beer & bar eats & features tables for board, role-playing & card games
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Raygun Lounge
501 E Pine StThis lively hangout serves beer & bar eats & features tables for board, role-playing & card games
Food Scene
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way SLocal Greek yogurt with yummy toppings.
Upscale dining, fresh pasta, local chef, Ethan Stowell.
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How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NUpscale dining, fresh pasta, local chef, Ethan Stowell.
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveBest Sushi in town.
Everything sourced with in 360 miles of Seattle.Wonderful happy hour from 3-6 daily. Oyster shooters!
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Local 360
2234 1st AveEverything sourced with in 360 miles of Seattle.Wonderful happy hour from 3-6 daily. Oyster shooters!
Breakfast Happy Hour Mon-Fri. French. Be prepared to wait in line on weekends.
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Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave NBreakfast Happy Hour Mon-Fri. French. Be prepared to wait in line on weekends.
Revel
401 North 36th StreetKorean comfort food fusion food!
RoRo BBQ
3620 Stone Way NBest Texas style BBQ in town!
Molten Cakes and Booze Shakes-always a line, but worth it!
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Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWMolten Cakes and Booze Shakes-always a line, but worth it!
Best chicken and waffles! former food truck turned diner.
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Skillet - Ballard
Best chicken and waffles! former food truck turned diner.
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWGreat french dining, late night happy hour.
HoneyHole
703 E Pike StBest sandwiches in town!
Citizen Coffee
706 Taylor Ave NCoffee and Crepes!
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave Sclosest local coffee shop.
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWlocal coffee. (not starbucks)
Caffe Ladro
452 N 36th Stlocal coffee. (not starbucks)
local coffee. (not starbucks)
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Seattle Coffee Works - Downtown Cafe - we are open at seattlecoffeeworks.com
108 Pine Stlocal coffee. (not starbucks)
European bistro-reservations are a must on weekends.
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Tilikum Place
2701 5th AveEuropean bistro-reservations are a must on weekends.
local legend 24 hour cafe and dive bar, strong drinks!
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The 5 Point Cafe
415 Cedar Streetlocal legend 24 hour cafe and dive bar, strong drinks!
Rocco's
2312 2nd AveSpecialty pizza in a cool bar.
Smarty Pants
6017 Airport Way SBest lunch spot in Georgetown neighborhood.
Bauhaus Coffee
414 E Pine StBest drip coffee in town!
Bourbon & Bones
4350 Leary Way NWBBQ!
Alibi Room
85 Pike StGreat pizza in the market.
The Pink Door
1919 Post Alleywonderful food, burlesque show on sat nights.
Dahlia Bakery
2001 4th AveBest bakery, amazing pies!
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NBest Burgers in town!
Bedlam Coffee
2231 2nd AveBEST COLD drink in the city ! get a sweet embrace!
Roxy's Diner
462 N 36th StGreat Jewish cafe, wonderful breakfast.
All organic, great fruit and toppings bar. Busy on the weekends...
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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
391 Terry Ave NAll organic, great fruit and toppings bar. Busy on the weekends...
Bahn Thai Restaurant
409 Roy StGreat Thai, right around the corner.
Located on the ground level of the building, great day and late night happy hour. Margarita Monday's -try the avocado margarita without salt, its amazing.
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Laredo's Grill
555 Aloha StLocated on the ground level of the building, great day and late night happy hour. Margarita Monday's -try the avocado margarita without salt, its amazing.
Retro spot in a vintage building with Pacific Northwest pub food, house-infused spirits & games.
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Brass Tacks
6031 Airport Way SRetro spot in a vintage building with Pacific Northwest pub food, house-infused spirits & games.
SOUTHERN-INSPIRED FIXINS.
KICK-ASS ESPRESSO.
BREAKFAST AND LATE-NIGHT WEEKENDS.
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Biscuit Bitch Belltown
2303 3rd AveSOUTHERN-INSPIRED FIXINS.
KICK-ASS ESPRESSO.
BREAKFAST AND LATE-NIGHT WEEKENDS.
Known for its crêpes, this casual breakfast & lunch spot features local artwork on the walls.
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Hangar Cafe
6261 13th Ave SKnown for its crêpes, this casual breakfast & lunch spot features local artwork on the walls.
Local pizzeria chain serves clever combos of organic ingredients, plus local beer & ice cream.
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Flying Squirrel Pizza Co
4920 S Genesee StLocal pizzeria chain serves clever combos of organic ingredients, plus local beer & ice cream.
Great coffee & espresso drinks and amazing selection of pastries that are all made in house in this tiny coffee shop, get a mocha ...SO GOOD! milk is steamed with melted real chocolate no syrup! YUM!!
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Pazzo's on Eastlake Restaurant and Bar
2307 Eastlake Avenue EastGreat coffee & espresso drinks and amazing selection of pastries that are all made in house in this tiny coffee shop, get a mocha ...SO GOOD! milk is steamed with melted real chocolate no syrup! YUM!!
Just one block AWAY!
New York-style slice joint & bar set in a retro-feeling space with late-night hours.
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Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NWJust one block AWAY!
New York-style slice joint & bar set in a retro-feeling space with late-night hours.
Cooking their meats low and slow, the way BBQ should be cooked. Award winning BBQ with a beergarden and fit pit. Open Thursday-Sunday 4pm-9pm
Campfire BBQ
201 Summit Avenue East Cooking their meats low and slow, the way BBQ should be cooked. Award winning BBQ with a beergarden and fit pit. Open Thursday-Sunday 4pm-9pm
Everything Else
Easy walk to upscale dining, nightlife, younger crowd, be prepared for some shady characters.
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Belltown
Easy walk to upscale dining, nightlife, younger crowd, be prepared for some shady characters.
Punk rock/blue collar neighborhood. Fun bars, shops. Lots of tattoos, bicycles, motorcycles,hot rods.
Sundays flea market.
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Georgetown
Punk rock/blue collar neighborhood. Fun bars, shops. Lots of tattoos, bicycles, motorcycles,hot rods.
Sundays flea market.
UW, college kids, college bars, cheap eats, thrift stores, Saturday farmers market.
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University District
UW, college kids, college bars, cheap eats, thrift stores, Saturday farmers market.
Chill, grown-up hippies with kids kinda neighborhood, fun shops and dining.
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Wallingford
Chill, grown-up hippies with kids kinda neighborhood, fun shops and dining.