bar hop
The Backdoor at Roxy’s
On a street lined with watering holes, this sexy little speakeasy nestled behind Roxy’s Diner in Fre
THE VIBE: The room’s feel is theatrical, yet intimate. The high wooden ceilings are decked with antique chandeliers and window frames suspended in midair. The VIP room is donned with floor-to-ceiling red velvet curtains. Great for dates, a casual cocktail or even a bros’ night out (all-you-can-eat ribs on Sundays, $18.95), it’s a revolving door…
The Forge Lounge
A new casual downtown Seattle bar is made for sandwich-lovers and ferry riders.
A new watering hole sits along the steel paths of the pedestrian walkway downtown, offering a sweet escape during long ferry waits. THE VIBE: A clean, industrial theme beckons: Brick walls are decked with black-and-white photos of steamers and steel workers, and drinkers sink down at one of three micro steel-lined tables or take a…
Bar Hop: Tommy Gun
Inside Capitol Hill's new hideout.
Tommy Gun Bar owner Erin Nestor (of The BottleNeck Lounge in Madison Valley) opened Tommy Gun (1703 E Olive Way; 206.323.4866) in March just a couple of blocks away from the future Capitol Hill Light Rail Station. The Prohibition-era name is a nod to craft cocktails and serious camaraderie. THE VIBE: Raw-wood-paneled walls, dark lighting…
Bar Ferd’nand Brings a Mellow, Airy Vibe to Capitol HIll
Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand blends casual with romantic.
Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand (1531 Melrose Ave.; 206.623.5882; ferdinandthebar.com) blends casual with romantic. Owned by Matthew Dillon of neighboring Sitka & Spruce, Marc Papineau and Jared Baily, this intimate bar is perfect for a cozy second date or an impromptu wine appreciation session. THE VIBE: Mellow, rustic and airy, Bar Ferd’nand…
1022 South: Tacoma’s Hidden Jewel
We ventured to Tacoma to sample libations from a praise-worthy bar.
The New York Times recently named 1022 South (1022 South J St.; 253.627.8588; 1022south.com) in Tacoma’s Hilltop district “home to some of the most fascinating apothecary cocktail work on the West Coast.” Given such praise, we ventured outside our usual Bar Hop range to explore the 2-year-old space, which is co-owned by Chris Keil and…