33 Best Cocktail Bars near Kenmore

“Headed down during a blue grass jam session, place was packed. It was freezing cold outside so I had a Hot Toddy and it was absolutely perfect. Great vibe, great people. Lots of families. I did not eat anything, but next time I will check out their food. I heard they have a farm to table restaurant moving in which would be awesome! If I had my choice, I would have Carolina Smoke BBQ come in and make it the blues capital of the eastside, but let's see what they come up with. HIGHLY recommended.“

“Awesome space, nicely decorated. Cocktail (their version of an Old Fashioned) was excellent. Wagyu steak frites with sauces excellent. Pork schnitzel okay. No dessert ordered. Service at bar was excellent. Service in restaurant was good but not really to standard for this price level. Dinner for 2 with cocktail, glass of Brut, 2 glasses of Pinot Noir $220 total inclusive (Feb 2026).“

“Congratulations on your new award for your pizza skills. Now the wider world knows what we know. Your pizza can't be beat. Great drinks, great salad, great brussel sprouts w/ bacon, great service, super nice guy. See you again soon.“

“If you only hit one spot in Seattle: go here. The pelmeni will send you to heaven and the owner is warm and welcoming. Turgenev vibes.“

“a fun speakeasy style atmosphere with great service, amazing drinks and good food.“

“Streamline Tavern Forevahhh“

“Incredible experience. Really well made drinks, very well made food. It is obviously that a lot of pride goes into this place. Had the b&b burger was very well paired with the sinful tots and garlic aioli. The ube chicken and waffle was delicious. The Rawlings sandwich with truffle fries was balanced and flavorful. And the French toast to finish dessert oof… there’s a reason it has a reputation. Drove 20 minutes to try and was left full and still wanting more. Will be back, will be recommending to all my friends.“

“My wife and I have come here for the drinks and occasionally truffle pommes frites or some oysters, but this time we tried some of the other menu items for dinner. My wife got the Halibut (Chapter 6) and I got the Mushroom Pasta dish. (Chapter 5)

I asked Casey if he recommended the mushroom dish and he said it was one of his favorites. I'm not a foodie, so I don't get overly excited over food but let me tell you... It was so good that it prompted me to write a review about it. I actually felt an endorphin rush from eating it! My wife loved the halibut, (which I also tried) and I would say getting her to eat fish is usually a challenge unless her fisherman father prepares it!

I would recommend a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, which Casey also pointed me towards some new Rye to try. Fantastic as always!

I had placed an order for oysters but apparently they were forgotten, but I was so enamored with the mushroom dish that I didn't even care. Casey offered them to me on the house as he felt bad, which was a very nice gesture. I wasn't upset at all!

Now we would like to try all the other dishes, because if both meals were that good, how can they miss with anything else?

I didn't take photos of the food because I inhaled it :)

Thanks Casey and the rest of the staff for great service and amazing food/drinks!“

“Really unique cocktails, delicious & creative food, plus a dark & moody ambiance. I highly recommend if you appreciate any of those things!“

“Creative cocktails and strong drink program — reviewers frequently praise the inventive cocktails and low-ABV options. It was recently highlighted among top cocktail bars in the U.S. and noted for drinks being the main attraction.
Axios +1“

“I love the few food items I’ve tried as well as the staff!“

“Delicious authentic food and drinks are good. Great service by everyone !!!“

“Cool bathroom. Nice location. Friendly staff. I didn’t have a drink but was told they were pretty good. Portions are large. Vegan selections are limited.“

“It’s a punk rock bar. They have rainier!“

“Came here for an impromptu date night expecting some decent Italian sandwiches and cocktails, and walked away with one of the best meals we’ve ever eaten. Every item was amazing, and came out shockingly fast. The drinks were delicious, and everything was well priced. The waiter/bartender was knowledgeable, and upon finding out we were new to the area, provided a list of recommendations for restaurants. Recommend the brussel sprouts, arancini and the cheesecake wholeheartedly.“

“Great and friendly bartenders.“

“A really special, tiny spot. Reserved a seat at the bar as a solo diner - the bartender Sam was so welcoming. I ordered the non alcoholic Celery Shrub, which was delicious, with nice complex flavors. That drink order sparked a lively conversation with Sam about zero proof drinks, including some ideas to try at home. Very enjoyable experience - this is what inclusive drinking feels like!“

“Love to take out of town guests here to wow them.“

“It’s great that the people are attentive and yet allow you to just be. Salud!“

“What a find? We had diner at Tyger Tyger Saturday night. Started off with the hand rolled pork wontons. Was a great way to start our meal. We tried the Tyger Tyger Fried Rice, Rockfish with Sour Mustard Greens, Chili Cumin Beef and rounded out our meal with the Wok Blistered Asparagus and the Greens with Walnut and Bacon. WOW what a taste sensation. Favorite…. The Rockfish and Blistered Asparagus. Was very easy to order, the food was ready when we came to pick it up with utensils included. Pick up was all staged in accordance to the social distance guidelines and staff was very polite and accommodating. Can’t wait for the drink menu to become available. Cheers!“

“Food is excellent ! I always get the wings they literally melt in your mouth and are just so flavorful! My sister brung me here and I’ve been back 5+times by myself since lol ! TRY IT ! I also tried the pena colada’s drink and omg it was soooo delicious“

“10/10 would recommend. Off the beaten path, Adrian and team were a delight. You can see that they truly take pride in what they do. Friendly, queer friendly, quality, and vibes are a few of the many wonderful ways I would describe this place. Fantastic meal and drinks“

“I came here with my girlfriend this last weekend and not only have I been wanting to come visit for a long time but then we had the absolute pleasure of meeting our wonderful bartender Rachel and she just made the experience even better! I have to give her a shout-out! I can't wait to come back very soon!“

“Great drinks, food and wonderful staff! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm, welcoming service and cozy atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have hit the jackpot of the best bar in Seattle. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a fun night out with friends, or just craving a personal dining experience Rochambeau is it! Every time!“

“Great niche spot at the end of the waterfront front in Seattle. Amazing patio, comfortable bar seats, laid back and good vibes... and obviously the beer is amazing!
Friendly staff, and the food is on point 💯

Plus, they will put on the sports ball game if you are a sports nerd like me 🤓“

“Upon trying this out this place on a date night, I was immediately sold!

First off five stars to Sarah, our waitress and faithful help for the night! She was charming and really pleasant. In addition to that, we were told Francisco was our chef. Truly incredible, it’s rare to go somewhere that has every.single.dish. Hit the mark!

Highly recommending the cocktails and the hongos (the mushrooms)

Spot was also clean! Tidy and kept! Very charming. Not very big. Perfect intimate setting.“

“We stayed here for the Fia Tour. Such a cute chill hotel. Love the decor of everything and the rooms are simple but so very cute. I would definitely stay again“

“I've been dreaming about the Black Walnut Old Fashion since my friend visited and ordered it about a year ago. Finally found myself in the neighborhood last weekend and I'm so glad I stopped by for one. It was the little heaven I had dreamed of. 11/10“

“Really awesome little warm and cozy cocktail bar! Limited seating, but on a dry night it is nice to sit outside as they will have fire pits going. Great bartenders who make fantastic drinks. If you sit outside on the patio the service could be a little slow so you may need to order it from the bar itself.“

“Stopped in for Happy Hour at Rupee. Now—we are Rupee Groupies!!! Had 4 small plates, dessert (the Love Cake), and chai, as well as a craft mango and lemon soda and a ginger beer. This is possibly the best meal we have had in Seattle in some time! The entire meal was like a symphony of flavors, each adding a distinct character and together, like heavenly music. We will be BACK! Thank you so much Rupee! #RupeeGroupies“

“lIncredible craft cocktails and delicious food (don't forget to try the cake!) But the attention to detail in the beautiful wood design of the bar and fixtures, the decor, and the down-to-earth staff make this my favorite spot in the city!“

“Food was amazing highly recommend“

“Came here for a date night. Service and atmosphere was great. The wine options were tasty. There were so many choices we opted for trio flights so we could have a variety. Definitely recommend! Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. We'd definitely come back here again.“