7 bars you need to visit if you only have a weekend in Seattle

Now that the boys are back in town, it’s time to have a drink.

Don’t waste your time in overrated and overpriced places; Instead, grab a hearty pint at one of these perfect Seattle bars.

Whether it’s a stopover, trying to figure out where to take visiting friends or just not sure where to go out, these Seattle bars are your next must-sees.

Needle & thread

Hiding behind a bank resort door, the only way to get into this secret whispering pub is by calling from a phone on the main floor of the Tavern Law. Once inside, the Needle & Thread bartenders will customize your drinks to your liking.

Location: 1406 12th Avenue
Phone: 206-325-0133
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The pharmacy

Drugs with alcohol in The Pharmacy in Seattle. Decorated to look like 1960s Palm Springs, you’ll be whisked away from Seattle thanks to the high quality spirits, liquors, and ingredients in every cocktail.

Location: 126 South Jackson, Seattle
Phone: 206-682-3242
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The mountaineering club

If your looking for good drinks and a better view, The Mountaineering Club is the place to go. Located up at the Graduate Seattle Hotel in the U District, you might find new friends to be with visitors to the city.

Location: 4507 Brooklyn Ave East, Seattle
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Montana

Montana is Capitol Hill’s designated western-themed bar. It’s exactly what you would expect from your favorite hole-in-the-wall saloon. It’s dark and cozy, with stickers, graffiti, and photos of past guests on the walls. The bar serves cocktails on tap (the Moscow Mule is particularly tasty) and if you get hungry, the bar offers food from the Malaysian take-away restaurant next door.

Location: 1506 Eastern Olive Trail
Phone: 206-327-9362
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9 pound hammer

The dive site is perfect for lazy days. Try a gin and tonic and try the pinball machines. Chill with a bowl of free peanuts and soak up the laid-back atmosphere of the place.

Location: 6009 Airport Way S Seattle
Phone: 206-762-3373
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The Hecht brewery

Conveniently located next to Pike Place Market, this multi-story brewery has plenty of seating so it’s easy to find a place to sit down and enjoy a craft beer. If you’re planning on dropping by, try a case of their home-brewed beer (the space needle IPA is a crowd-pleaser). If you’re hungry they also have delicious nachos and the CHEESYEST pizza we’ve ever eaten.

Location: 1415 1st Avenue, Seattle
Phone: 206-622-6044
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The Unicorn

You’re at the Unicorn’s circus for one night. The decor is undeniably unique – bright, pinstripe-striped walls are adorned with stuffed deer heads and other quirky neon art is strewn around the bar. In the basement you will find a wide variety of vintage pinball machines to play while sipping a mystical cocktail (there is one called “Unicorn Jizz”). The menu features classic Carnival cuisine, including corn dogs, funnel cake, and deep-fried oreo.

Address: 1118 East Pike Street, Seattle
Phone: 206-325-6492
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