Barnacle

4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle
(206) 706-3379

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Rick Hadsall

Amazing cocktail bar focused on the wide variety inherent in Amari - think things like Aperol and Campari and Montenegro and Averna and many many others, each unique, with a few loose styles. Jeff the bartender uses his encyclopedic knowledge of the range of Amari to craft inventive cocktails. Even if you aren’t normally a bitter palate person give it a go.

Michael Pierre-Pierre

Was served by Nicole and Anna who were absolutely excellent. If you’re in Seattle and have some free time, I would highly recommend spending and hour or two trying some Amaro based cocktails. Staff is immensely knowledgeable of their craft and super easy to talk with.

Brandon Hill

I keep coming back. Exceptional small plates and the oysters never disappoint

ANDREA AVITIA

I’ve been here many times, but most recently this past weekend, and was served by the lovely Anna. Service here can sometimes feel a little impersonal and rushed, but, Anna took excellent care of our small party and made us feel welcome. Thank you! And watch out for Chads everywhere ;)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Frances Agrusa

service is very friendly and approachable.

the place is super cute but the music is a bit loud. good place to go for one drink before dinner or for a night cap but it will cost you upwards of $40 for two people ordering one drink each.

drinks are Italian, or italian inspired, but the price pint is not. these drinks would be €8 in italy. very expensive for what it is. i can’t justify returning.

(save your money and put it towards that trip to italy you’ve been wanting to go on)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Micah Wild

I think most see it as just a waiting area for the Walrus & the Carpenter, but personally this is more interesting a destination. There are not many Amaro bars out there, but it certainly broadens one palette which there selection of aperitifs.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

jackkeychain

This is can be your prefunk spot while you wait for a table at The Walrus and the Carpenter! Even if all the bar seats are taken, there's a parallel wall to stand and hang. Most of the drinks are bitter focused. The space is tiny and intimate, so don't expect to have quiet ambience here.

Food & drink: (July 2024)
I'm not a fan of olives, but it does have the distinct strong olive flavor without the completely wilting texture. The bread service was extremely savor and good chew, so expect the salty whipped butter. The anchovies with butter saltine was a strong sea unami slam. The Preflight Checklist tasted like the description. We got the Italian Fruit Cup, good stuff. The N/A Spritz was a elevated alternative of OJ. The N/A Negroni tasted like alcohol, so don't be surprised. Our bartender Sharon has great energy and we love her!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jacky “Jack Keychain” Chen

This is can be your prefunk spot while you wait for a table at The Walrus and the Carpenter! Even if all the bar seats are taken, there's a parallel wall to stand and hang. Most of the drinks are bitter focused. The space is tiny and intimate, so don't expect to have quiet ambience here.

Food & drink: (July 2024)
I'm not a fan of olives, but it does have the distinct strong olive flavor without the completely wilting texture. The bread service was extremely savor and good chew, so expect the salty whipped butter. The anchovies with butter saltine was a strong sea unami slam. The Preflight Checklist tasted like the description. We got the Italian Fruit Cup, good stuff. The N/A Spritz was a elevated alternative of OJ. The N/A Negroni tasted like alcohol, so don't be surprised. Our bartender Sharon has great energy and we love her!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Dampier D

Went on a Sunday night to their bar area while waiting for my reservation for Walrus and Carpenter.They give you free chips while you sip on your drink.Drinks were really good and the spot was so nice. Felt spacious especially with the wide bar area.If you are waiting for your walrus and carpenter reservation definitely stop here. They will also let you know when your table is ready and can bring your drink to the restaurant once your reservation is ready so you never need to rush.Not that the drink menu here is different from Walrus and Carpenter.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Annabelle Veatch

Had cocktails ? while we waited for a table at walrus & carpenter! Spritz Della casa was absolutely lovely.☺️ Highly recommended.The bar seating has beautiful back bar view!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spritz Della Casa

Brandon r

Kangaroo backpack broke, time to go home and hit tha hay...!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yvonne Chiang

Fun selection of amaros! Was able to do a flight of amaros local to WA.

Ximena Álvaro

Amazing bar. Great place to combine with walrus

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Anne Laure CAGGINI

While waiting to go to the restaurant next door... having a cocktail here is a real pleasure!

Mauro1990

This is a full bar that specializes in bitters! AWSOME. Great place to chill out when waiting to be seated for the Walrus restaurant. They know their drinks, the bartender knew exactly how to make a drink similar to a Negroni with the bitters!! It actually tasted better than the Negroni.

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