50 Best Pubs near Mercer Island

“Probably best Guinness in the Seattle area. The food, vibe and drinks are a true classic that is not found easily. The outdoor seating is plentiful and comfortable. Casual, comfortable, local and a great place to host people and friends. Will be coming back repeatedly.“

“A fun place to go for beer and golf.“

“Streamline Tavern Forevahhh“

“Quite possibly the worst bathroom in Seattle. Gives the underground tour a run for its money but atmosphere and service is absolutely A1. Best Guinness pour in seattle(they have an award confirming) and great vibes. Oxymoronic given the bathroom rating, but try their chili. Delicious.“

“Killer Tap list, dog-friendly outdoor patio, and delicious food!“

“This is clearly a place the locals go. Many people seemed to know each other, and was pretty full by 6pm on Friday night. The staff were super friendly and the food was good. Nice selection of beers (NA options as well). You have to order at the bar (not a big deal) and depending on how busy it is you might have to go back up for other rounds, but that's also not a big deal in my book. I'd definitely come back here again!“

“Had a fantastic pit stop and the bar staff are really friendly and know their stuff about the drinks. Recommend.“

“Great place to watch the Sounders!“

“It seems I could rate it higher because I always go there when I'm in town, partially for the outdoor patio space which in good weather is great and still covered for less fine days, and I go there mostly for the changing beer selection than the food so I'm probably not the best for rating that.“

“Great place to hangout for sports games or meet friends for a drink and dinner. The Prime Rib Dip is amazing!“

“Recently had a corporate holiday party there 10/10. Everyone had a blast and the staff was fantastic!“

“Good food and great beer conveniently located near the Luna Laundrymat!“

“As bar food goes, this place ranks on top. Finding anything in Seattle that isn't over priced is difficult. Good fried seafood at a great price in a small neighborhood bar.“

“Buffalo Chicken salad was awesome!“

“Our food at the Von's Woodinville was outstanding and received great service from Ella. We hope she will be adding a star to her collection.“

“Dog friendly and food was so good.“

“Friendly manager👍 great menu“

“This place is kool! The “strongest drink” apparently changes based on your bartender, but I look forward to trying another bartender’s “strongest drink” because the one I had on 6/3/26 was fantastic! We shared two and were blazed. The decor in this place is kool, and it is dark and cozy. Can’t wait to visit Seattle again and go back. Also, the bartender we had that night took good care of us. He made sure we had water and explained the bill the second time since it was clear that we were lit from the first “dose” lol.“

“My friend and I popped in for a drink and some fries. The bartenders were super friendly and helpful and drinks were delicious. Fries were crispy and hot.
The vibe inside is relaxed and it was nice to see a nice variety of folks out and about“

“We came here for lunch one day - I was especially excited to try their tuna melt and it did not disappoint. It has a kick and the bread was toasted perfectly. Absolutely delicious. My husband enjoyed their burger and chips. Really cozy spot, good drinks, would be great to watch a game and enjoy some food.“

“A great combo: Fantastic Food and Super Friendly Service! 💕 LOVE PUB 70 ❤️ you will too 😃 The Clam Chowder it’s delicious, Wings perfectly cooked and Yummy, Chicken Sandwich is fabulous. Go have a great time and delicious dinner 👍“

“I love the Maple. Great food and drinks but it’s personal! I’d been gone 1.5 years and Mattie remembered me! ❤️❤️“

“Every neighborhood should have a spot that is loved as much as this one! it's a sad shame to think that it could end..So sad.“

“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 cool pour-yourself bar with plenty of beer, cider, and wine options. You can mix and match different drinks and simply pay per ounce at the end, which makes it fun and easy to try multiple things in one visit. They also have soda and kombucha, so there’s something for everyone.

The space has a trendy, artsy vibe, with unique seating (including swings), wall art, and a laid-back atmosphere. There are lots of games and activities, plus plenty of room, making it a great spot for big groups or company hangouts. When I visited, there was a painting class going on, which was interesting but also took over much of the space and changed the overall vibe.

The suggested tip range of 18–25%,but everything is self-service—you pour your own drinks and manage the experience yourself. So this is bit off

Overall, it’s a fun and creative concept with tons of variety and a social setup. Just keep in mind that the atmosphere can depend on events happening that day, and the tipping expectations may not match everyone’s comfort level.“

“Excellent service and the food was extraordinary!“

“Visiting Seattle came across this pub great place“

“Food was HUGE and very tasty!
Mondays discounts are awesome!

Get the smash burger! It's not smashed thin. And there's TWO patties! The fries are crispy.
And the wings were perfectly crisp!

And the jokes! We had a blast.
Don't forget to play the pull tabs.
Won $54 that paid for the food“

“TL;DR Large selection of unique Belgian beers in a relaxing environment. A departure from what you’ll typically find in the neighborhood.

Great beer. Great service. Great ambiance. I’ve been stopping by here after work the past few weeks to bug the owner and learn more about (what I now know as of reading this listing to be selectively) Belgian beer. The owner is nice, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. This bar, much unlike the rest of its Olive Way counterparts, is a great place to relax and wind down after a long day. If you want a laid-back crash course on Belgian beer this is your spot.“

“Coo lil local bar to grab drinks at. I have a great time every time. However most of the times I have been it seemed really busy but the staff was always friendly and as attentive as possible. Food is pretty decent and the DJ is always on point. They also have karaoke from time to time“

“Great atmosphere, kid friendly, awesome selection, and great staff!“

“Delicious food, came out hot and fresh in 7 minutes. Didn't once think I needed ketchup/hot sauce on the taters; they were full of flavor. Super friendly and welcoming staff.“

“Great staff, great food, great drinks, fair prices! Leave your attitude at the door“

“It’s a fixture of the neighborhood. You can go for a burger and beers to get the standard pub experience, but they also have much more than that. Their rotating menu is truly fantastic, from high end appetizers to fresh pasta to comfort food. It’s much higher quality food than I’d usually expect from a corner pub. I personally am not a fan of the live music because it makes it hard to have a conversation, so I prefer not to go on Fri/Sat evenings. But if you’re into that sort of thing it’s a good vibe.“

“Great pizza, great drinks and beer selection, and a cool, dark, macabre atmosphere.“

“Great place to come alone, with friends or big groups. Excellent service and great drink both beer and cocktails as they have a permanent and rotating selection. Happy hour food and drinks.“

“Nice spot. Close to everything. The bar tender was friendly. The beers were actually really good! I loved the laid back/ dads garage theme for the brewery.

Locals were there watching basketball when we stopped in. Seems like a fun neighbourhood hangout that tourists can also pop in and out of.“

“We always get excellent service, like tonight our turquoise wearing (I'm bad w/names) waitress was phenomenal and our food and drinks were excellent, absolutely love the stein burger and fries !“

“This is a great little restaurant / pub. They have a large selection of beer on tap along with a well stocked bar. The beer and cider changes with new selections rotating in. The food menu covers a broad selection of dishes while still being relatively short compared to many of the chain restaurants around. The food we got was fresh and well prepared and the service was friendly and available without being pushy or intrusive. There is inside and outside seating (weather permitting). We sat inside, atmosphere is pleasant but can get a little noisy as it's a smaller dinning area. All and all we had a lovely dinner. I will be returning.“

“I love this place and the new owners make it even better. Good food, local fun and good drink prices, steak night Friday is hard to beat for the value for sure.“

“I googled Burnett's Pub to check the open time and it showed a permanent closed notification. Does anyone know if this is true?“

“How many places can you say you've frequented for 20 years. Well, I've come to 74th Street Ale House since I moved to Seattle back in 2000. My love for this place started with a weekly trek to have the Reuban Sandwich and I'd have a Snakebite to drink.

After a decade my taste changed and I evolved to some of the best iced tea in Seattle and the blue cheese burger with the grilled onions and bell peppers. On top of the great menu they have weekly specials and the homemade soups and gumbo are fantastic.

Great place to meet up with friends and have a meal and drink some beers although the do have a full bar too. Mostly a neighborhood place with lots of locals and the staff know more of the regulars as they've worked here for a few decades too.

I highly recommend 74th Street Ale House and BTW I just came back from there and had the Gumbo, a Guinness and chased it down with a iced tea to boot.“

“Simply the best sushi place I've ever been to. I've been here 4 times in the last month, and it's been an incredible experience ever single time. Staff is friendly, the chef is quick, and the menu is unique filled with creative rolls that you just won't find in other places. With a rotating beer tap that has something new every time, this place will continue to be #1 and keep us coming back.“

“The fried mushrooms are a religious experience“

“They cheat drunks and tourists!“

“I absolutely love Prost! My partner and I have been weekly regulars here for several years. The vibes, food, and drinks are impeccable, and the punch card reward system makes it fun to drink there. We’ve each earned a shirt, hoodie, wall plaque, and stein, and several badges on each of our steins! The bartenders are so kind and welcoming. Sunday movie night is the best!“

“The best prices on an Imperial (20 oz) pint, especially during weekday happy hours and all day Sundays!“

“Great German bier and food, fun environment. My favorite local bar!“

“Great neighborhood pub where everybody knows your name. Hoping it survives COVID-19 restrictions!“

“To be honest I haven't ever been in that building since it was The Sunset Pub. Yet I have been in there when it first opened up as a game room back in 1980- 1981 named Galaxy II. Frequented it everyday when it was Sunset Pub, I'm sure it can hold its own as the Pickled Onion. As long as they have pickled beans to go into their Bloody Mary's.“