Good Taphouses/Happy Hour places in Seattle

skysdalimit · November 24th, 2009, 07:26 AM

Hey guys, my gf and I are going to Seattle tomorrow and we're wondering where we should go for an early dinner and drinks. We've looked at a few options, such as Brouwer's, Feierabend, Duke's Chowderhouse, and Tap House. Do you know anything about these choices?

Also, we're open to more suggestions, so feel free to shout out away!

Ruffhauser · November 24th, 2009, 08:18 PM

I am a beer geek, so I can recommend Brouwers without reservation.

jessejb · November 24th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Brouwer's and Feierabend for sure. Also check out Uber Tavern and Stumbling Monk.

Skip TapHouse. They dont use correct glassware and their markup is ridiculous. Teh clientele is also mostly guys in striped shirts. The Stumbling Monk and Feierabend have the best prices. Feierabend is the friendliest, and Stumbling Monk has a very surly, standoffish staff.

skysdalimit · November 24th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Thanks guys. Do you also know about Pike Pub, Icon Grill, Cafe Amore, or the Crepe Cafe & Wine Bar. I'd like relatively inexpensive beer or a good happy hour, but my gf is more interested in the food. It looks like Brouwer's and Feierabend have food, as well as Tap House.

BoulderGrad · November 24th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Does it have to be beer? You could give a try to Purple Cafe. They have an extensive wine collection.

As far as beer in concerned, try the Elysian up on Capitol Hill. Good food, good beer

cpm_seattle · November 25th, 2009, 01:36 AM

Elysian... their Immortal IPA is very good (I like it really cold). Although it is not dedicated to beer or wine specifically, if you are out later in the evening I always liked going to the Six-Seven bar at the Edegwater for drinks and finger food (my Sonics post-game hang-out; unfortuinately those days are gone). Typically they have a low-key DJ, a soloist or a small combo playing decent tunes. I like the atmosphere and the view. Parking is usually a piece of cake on Alaskan Way. Crowd is mix of young and old tending toward the younger side.

skysdalimit · November 25th, 2009, 05:36 AM

Tonight we went to Brouwer's in Fremont for a couple beers. The place was sweet - modern industrial on the outside and reminded very much of some Belgian bars on the inside. Really enjoyed the beer and the atmosphere...although our waitress was somewhat cold. After that we headed to the Icon Grill for Happy Hour. Really enjoyed the atmosphere there as well, and we got a ton of food and drinks for relatively low prices. Overall I was very satisfied with our trip, but hopefully we can come up again in the not so distant future and hit up some of these other places. Thanks for all the advice guys, I really appreciate it.

jessejb · November 25th, 2009, 06:00 PM

I'm getting a keg of Elysian ESB for my parade party on Friday

blackc5 · November 25th, 2009, 08:05 PM

I concur about Elysian, Pike Brewing and Brouwer's. I would also add Collins Pub to the list for great beer in the downtown area (edge of Pioneer Square right next to the Smith Tower). Also, agree on skipping Tap House. Despite their wide selection, the atmosphere is just too Bellevue...

Ruffhauser · November 25th, 2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessejb

Stumbling Monk has a very surly, standoffish staff.

The guy is legendary. Amongst my group, he is known as "Unfriendly Stumbling Monk Guy"

I've tried to engage that ass-hat on more than one occasion while I was waiting for my friends to arrive, but that dude is just clueless. He better know beer well, because his CS skills are non-existant.

BoulderGrad · November 25th, 2009, 10:31 PM

OOh, don't forget Hales Ales over on Leary Way in Frellard (Balmont?)

November 24th, 2009, 07:26 AM	#1
skysdalimit Uptown Bound Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle, originally from Charlotte Posts: 1,010 Likes (Received): 17	Good Taphouses/Happy Hour places in Seattle Hey guys, my gf and I are going to Seattle tomorrow and we're wondering where we should go for an early dinner and drinks. We've looked at a few options, such as Brouwer's, Feierabend, Duke's Chowderhouse, and Tap House. Do you know anything about these choices? Also, we're open to more suggestions, so feel free to shout out away!

November 24th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#3
jessejb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,696 Likes (Received): 105	Brouwer's and Feierabend for sure. Also check out Uber Tavern and Stumbling Monk. Skip TapHouse. They dont use correct glassware and their markup is ridiculous. Teh clientele is also mostly guys in striped shirts. The Stumbling Monk and Feierabend have the best prices. Feierabend is the friendliest, and Stumbling Monk has a very surly, standoffish staff. __________________ Le Tumblr: http://inanevergreenstate.tumblr.com/

November 24th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#5
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,358 Likes (Received): 39	Does it have to be beer? You could give a try to Purple Cafe. They have an extensive wine collection. As far as beer in concerned, try the Elysian up on Capitol Hill. Good food, good beer __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

November 25th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#8
jessejb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,696 Likes (Received): 105	I'm getting a keg of Elysian ESB for my parade party on Friday __________________ Le Tumblr: http://inanevergreenstate.tumblr.com/

November 25th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#11
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,358 Likes (Received): 39	OOh, don't forget Hales Ales over on Leary Way in Frellard (Balmont?) __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

November 24th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#2
Ruffhauser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Belltown Posts: 1,344 Likes (Received): 215	I am a beer geek, so I can recommend Brouwers without reservation.

November 24th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#4
skysdalimit Uptown Bound Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle, originally from Charlotte Posts: 1,010 Likes (Received): 17	Thanks guys. Do you also know about Pike Pub, Icon Grill, Cafe Amore, or the Crepe Cafe & Wine Bar. I'd like relatively inexpensive beer or a good happy hour, but my gf is more interested in the food. It looks like Brouwer's and Feierabend have food, as well as Tap House.

November 25th, 2009, 01:36 AM	#6
cpm_seattle On Schedule Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 171 Likes (Received): 2	Elysian... their Immortal IPA is very good (I like it really cold). Although it is not dedicated to beer or wine specifically, if you are out later in the evening I always liked going to the Six-Seven bar at the Edegwater for drinks and finger food (my Sonics post-game hang-out; unfortuinately those days are gone). Typically they have a low-key DJ, a soloist or a small combo playing decent tunes. I like the atmosphere and the view. Parking is usually a piece of cake on Alaskan Way. Crowd is mix of young and old tending toward the younger side.

November 25th, 2009, 05:36 AM	#7
skysdalimit Uptown Bound Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle, originally from Charlotte Posts: 1,010 Likes (Received): 17	Tonight we went to Brouwer's in Fremont for a couple beers. The place was sweet - modern industrial on the outside and reminded very much of some Belgian bars on the inside. Really enjoyed the beer and the atmosphere...although our waitress was somewhat cold. After that we headed to the Icon Grill for Happy Hour. Really enjoyed the atmosphere there as well, and we got a ton of food and drinks for relatively low prices. Overall I was very satisfied with our trip, but hopefully we can come up again in the not so distant future and hit up some of these other places. Thanks for all the advice guys, I really appreciate it.

November 25th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#9
blackc5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 490 Likes (Received): 8	I concur about Elysian, Pike Brewing and Brouwer's. I would also add Collins Pub to the list for great beer in the downtown area (edge of Pioneer Square right next to the Smith Tower). Also, agree on skipping Tap House. Despite their wide selection, the atmosphere is just too Bellevue...

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