24 Best Dive Bars near Bothell

“From the S.F. Bay Area. Newly moved to Bothell to work a brand new full time job, Bert’s was an exception to the rule of some pubs in the area charging ridicules rates just to play pool. Well aside from that I met a pool enthusiast that will, more than likely as in any WIN WIN scenario be frequenting this establishment. Many moons to come.“

“One of the neighborhood bars!! My mom used to hang out there and bartended for a while and that was my first time there since 2001. It was really nice, very relaxing. The atmosphere was really nice and everybody was very friendly and the bartender was great. Thank you, Mel and all the people to Caroline that “

“Quintessential Bar and Grill in the Heart of Tangletown. Flip Flop and Crocs kind of place. Don't expect to sip a fancy cocktail while enjoying hors d'overs. This is draft beer at a perfect temperature. Unpretentious food and super friendly service with a few well placed TVs showing local sports. Great place.“

“Great small venue with a wraparound bar. Tons of live music scheduled! Check their website! No kitchen but they do have snacks. Lots of local breweries on tap and in a bottle/can!Parking: No street parking. Paid parking lot directly across the street.“

“Friendly neighborhood bar feel, but with a modern flair. Cozy, but not too small to move through comfortably. HAPPY HOUR still exists here! I'd definitely go back. Had the tuna melt, was a nice portion, perfect french fries and very fresh.“

“What can you say about this American institution? Some of the best live punk and alt music in the country. Darrell’s is a survivor and a thriver. It’s been serving the community ear candy for decades and has thankfully dogged the wrecking ball so far. With a full bar and a pool table, what more do you need?“

“Highly recommend this place. The food was incredible and the staff were absolutely wonderful!We walked up and down the street trying to figure out where to eat. Finally we decided to just eat at the restaurant closest to where we parked wherever that may be... we are so glad we decided to do that because we discovered the Bait Shop.“

“Great spot as both a guest and as a performer. Great service, clean bathroom, fun event space, convenient location and great people. I love places where you can expand your community and actually connect with people. This is one of those places. Sundays offer coffee if you’re looking for that.“

“friendly bartender. good amount of beers! good whiskeys, perfect place to catch a monday night or thursday football game (assuming it’s quite packed if it’s a seattle team playing) but great spot for an out of towner passing through. just divey/ sporty enough with nice locals. awesome exterior as well….“

“This is a total dive bar but the people here are regulars and they make you feel at home including the bartender. Truly an amazing place. Extra bonus. They allow dogs inside the place. Super extra points. They don't have food but they allow you to bring food from “

“Take food that exceeds all of your expectations and add the perfect hole in the wall atmosphere and you have the Pacific in pub down next to the water and close to everything (I was visiting the Fremont troll on that day which is only a couple of blocks away)... For over a year I had a co-worker telling me that it was the best fish and chips anywhere in the greater Seattle area. That is actually saying a lot, because one, this is Seattle and we are the world capital of fish and chips, and two, he was an Uber driver for many years and would snack just about anywhere... Guaranteed. I will be back in the very, very near future. One of the most unique fish batters absolutely highlighted this amazing fresh fish and there is a reason that they are famous for their fish and chips. I fell in love not only with the seriously cool hole in the wall atmosphere of the plates, but both of the staff personnel that I had talked to were people that I wanted to go and hang out with. Love this place, love the food, love the location, love the atmosphere, love the people. You have got to go ... And on a trivia and- Anthony Bourdain visited this place and absolutely swore by it“

“I had the pleasure of going here last night with my neighbors. We hadn’t found our local watering hole since moving here about a year ago. Well, last night we fixed that problem!The Reservoir is probably the coolest neighborhood bar around. When you walk in, you walk into a huge room with pool tables, a tall wood bar, good music, and friendly staff.We got our drinks and headed out back to the patio area. There was a grassy area, a shed with a very large tv in it, a covered smoking area and picnic tables under a separate covered area.We met the owner who was such a nice lady. We learned that they’d just reopened after a series of setbacks that took 5 months to fix! She was very proud of being able to take care of her employees during that time and I really admired that about her. You could really tell how deeply she loves her bar that’s been in her family since 1991.Haven’t gone into the Reservoir? CHANGE THAT AND GO!!! You’re gonna have a blast.“

“I've lived on the Eastside of Seattle for more than 20 years, walked past this place countless times and never stopped in until this week. My husband, son and I were looking for an unpretentious place to eat a late lunch at reasonable prices. Lots of online reviewers commented that this is a total dive bar but has great food and friendly service. They were correct. We really enjoyed our club sandwich, patty melt and tuna melt (each served with fries). Definitely better food than at many of the fancy restaurants in downtown Redmond or Kirkland. Our servers were attentive and congenial. As for the ambiance, oh yeah, it's a total dive. We expected the place to be dead on a Monday afternoon but there was a crowd of senior citizens who, in the words of Judas Priest ("Livin' After Midnight") appeared to be "loaded, loaded!" long before sunset, let alone midnight. That was actually kind of funny. Anyway, we won't be visiting for the nightly karaoke action but yes, we'll probably return for a tasty, old-school lunch or breakfast.“

“Grrrrrreat atmosphere! Karaoke, trivia, bingo, on weekdays food until 1 am.Always great service, music ,pool playing, sports On screen t v's 360° of viewing, dedicated fridge full of various jello shots, and just about every kind of liquor under the sun! I do wish they had coverage on their outdoor seating area, however, especially if it's raining. Dogs are allowed is a major plus! Perfect neighborhood bar! ?? ??✌️? ???????? ?Vegetarian options: Any burger they have on their list can go with a veggie patty!? ???????????Wheelchair accessibility: Ezee peezee...“

“I moved to a new place overlooking Echo Lake and was pleasantly pleased to discover this neighborhood watering hole! When I was trying to get my Xfinity wireless working with my cell, I was able to download the app using Woodie's WiFi.“

“Al's bar is that girl and you can't convince me otherwise. Ask the bartender that looks like an extra from Grease for an old-fashioned and prepare to enjoy a cocktail that's way too delish for the dive bar you ordered it in.FYI: Cash only, ATM available“

“Really great place, love Taylor the bartender, she is super nice and makes great drinks. Her dog is awesome, makes a great vibe.Very comforting and inviting place, it is far from being against any communities, everyone is treated nice and equally.As a minority I feel welcomed and safe, love the diversity here. Thank you!“

“Harvey's is your typical neighborhood bar. The drinks are good, but what distinguishes this establishment are the bartenders. One bartender, in particular by the name of Keili, is super friendly and makes you feel welcome, at ease, and at home. I will definitely be returning to this establishment.“

“It was a busy game night, men's basketball, UW vs Gonzaga. The beer line moved fairly quickly, the food took a bit longer than normal, but once received tasted great. The staff did their best to keep up & provide updates when needed. If you're a bit tight on money, keep in mind you can still get an $8 pitcher here from the "Husky tap". It's the champagne of beers, Miller High Life!“

“So, I found myself at a local bar, the Zoo on a Tuesday night, my first impressions were so wrong! The bartender Dylan greeted me on a obviously busy night, saying he’ll be right with me, and he was. I was served and wandered towards the pool tables, I was told it was league night, so I watched for a minute. I was immediately drawn to a guy shooting pool with one arm, not that he didn’t have another arm, so I thought he was showing off maybe. I spoke with him after, he introduced himself as “Boston” and I said “ahh you’re from California?” We were friends from that point! He shot one handed and he said because that’s how he plays best, and I have to say I may have never seen a better pool player since I have been in Seattle 25 years. He provides a great part of the atmosphere, as well as Dylan, and the other locals, who live on Eastlake Ave E like me! I've seen Boston and Dylan, and some of the others around and we always B.S and I am so glad I decided to go to The Zoo, or I would have missed out on some cool, neighborhood friends. Don’t think you can beat Boston, or a couple others in a game of pool, I did, and never touched the table, straight run first game, I removed my quarters after that, and left the pool to Boston and the crew! Thanks for taking a stranger and making him a friend Zoo!Parking: Easy peasy street parkingWheelchair accessibility: large entrance, plenty of space“

“Grungiest place in Seattle and i love every bit of it. Montana has excellent, unique drink deals, and seating outside. The only game they seem to have is Buck hunter and it is near the back. As a punk/grunge lover, the aesthetic is pleasing.“

“Arrived pretty late into the night and had to wait for about 10 minutes outside to be seated . My table had gotten Wings , an omelette and a burger and nobody had any complaints about the quality of the food. I think I'll have to come back during the day to give a half opinion of the service and food.“

“Had a great, creative version of an espresso martini here and noticed the bartender put a lot of care into making sure my drink was up to satisfaction. The food they have right now is some of the best I’ve tasted here. Also noticed they put up a cover around part of the patio to block out rain for the rainy days coming! Good “

“The best dice bar in Kirkland. Beer, cocktails, and usually something on special. The staff is great and always friendly. Pool tables and two electronic dart boards. The place is a go too for a relaxed beer and watch a game. It gets busier at night, but always a good spot to drop in for a beer on a Saturday afternoon.“