Best places: Bars in Seattle, United States

Cinema featuring first-run & classic films, plus concessions such as craft beer & chocolate popcorn.

Open more than 30 years, this jazz club with bi-level seating books name acts & has Northwest fare.

Lively, compact space known for customizable Hawaiian-style poke bowls and miso soup.

Set in a 1922 market, this cozy coffee shop serves its own roasts & local snacks, plus beer & wine.

Cabaret performances & market-driven fare offered in an intimate space beneath Pike Place Market.

Games store with a bar-cafe offering classic & new board & card products, plus rentals.

Market-based spot for artisanal coffee & baked goods in stylish wood-clad digs with fireplace.

This kid- & dog-friendly beer hall with bench tables serves up seasonal ales & free pretzels.

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare in a clubby, refined setting.

👍👍 As a huge beer fan, I can’t believe I’ve lived in Seattle for 7 years and finally made it to Chuck’s! It is reservation ONLY right now for their patio, so reserve a day or two in advance (and make sure you book enough time). They have a heated area and an I heated area. Great beers on tap and snacks...

Dramatic, view-filled facility lending books, films & music, plus numerous public computers.

Contemporary, exposed-brick watering hole & brewery featuring house & craft beers in buzzy digs.

Rustic-chic spot with open kitchen for creative terrines & other meat creations & huge whiskey list.

Bright eatery/bicycle repair shop for upscale eats, coffee & beer, plus bike tune-ups.

Grilled meats from around the globe with dips & housemade flatbread served in industrial-artsy digs.

Tasting bar with 30+ craft ciders, on tap & in bottles (food can be ordered for delivery).

Wine bar specializing in French vintages paired with small bites in a quaint, romantic space.

Indie bookshop selling new & used titles in a relaxed setting with author events & on-site dining.

Laid-back gathering place for local coffee, breakfast & lunch in relaxed rooms with sofas & WiFi.

Convivial offering for an array of Mexican fare from tacos to wagyu carne asada plus margaritas.