The Bottleneck Lounge

2328 E Madison St, Seattle
(206) 323-1098

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Winston Chen

Great pizza, great drinks, best bartender 😎

Morgan Iacolucci

Super friendly bartender and a cozy bar with a great local vibe. Perfect date spot, this place has a solid menu of well-crafted cocktails. They even handed out little tote bags for the holiday, which was a fun touch. Definitely looking forward to coming back here!

Lo Cianflone

Pizza is 10/10.

Melanie Phalon

Passing through town, loved the vibe and delicious cocktails!

Amy Callahan

When you use the word sub, it does not do it justice! This sandwich was an experience! The subtle garlic vinegarette sauce was so good. I had the turkey which sounds basic, but it was anything but. I had a root beer which was amazing, until the people I came with got the rootbeer RUM FLOAT drink and a yummy lemon drop and didnt share?. They were beautiful. The athmosphere is fun and chill. I will for sure be coming back when Im in Seattle or the Capital Hill area again from Detroit. The staff was stellar as well. Cheers!?

Vegetarian options: There are ways to make exceptions

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Classic Sub

matthew myers

Tice and the regulars at this bar always make my day better. They are running doubtlessly one of the best bars in Seattle. Accommodating, attentive and passionate with an acute ability to make someone feel comfortable.

Benjamin Manne

Nice neighborhood cocktail lounge. The cocktails are very good and the food is decent. Friendly service and good atmosphere, although it can be a bit deserted at times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kage Edwards

This was my favorite bar, but it's under new ownership I think. It's within walking distance of my apartment. I haven't been in some time, but the bartender I knew, with the tattoos was always really welcoming. I must have just offended them. I don't think it's bc I'm trans. (The silent treatment was the same) That wasn't the way it read this time tho.

I think I just offended them by trying to pay per drink. The whole mood changed after I got the check. And I was sitting at the bar, in front of the bartender the entire time. I said "close out, for now" The first drink was great, but when I asked for another one later, a few times, I was ghosted and ignored repeatedly, until finally the bartender made eye contact, asked if I'd like another round, I said yes and nodded. And he picked up a broom and walked away.

I would've kept a tab open, but I have bad ADHD and it lends itself to me forgetting to close out when I'm done. I've forgotten a card overnight too often. Not even just bars. I'm bad about leaving things, period.

I don't know. I just miss the days I'd go in and have a convo with my bartender there, or anyone there for that matter. It's a different vibe now. It's gotten preppier or something. I just.. didn't want to do Pike/Pine and all that tonight. I don't know... I'm going to bed.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 2

Toni McGowan

I can't say enough good things about this bar. The staff is amazing. They are incredibly talented, the food and drinks are incredible! I love the friendly neighborhood vibe and the incredible regulars that I've come to know and love. 11/10! <3

Jeremy Yowell

Great service, solid food, and a nice drink selection. The atmosphere inside was inviting and well decorated. Will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

charles putman

Bottleneck has the best atmosphere for a bar in the area. Great drinks and service. There's always special events going on, so check their socials.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John S

The food is great. I really like the pepperoni pizza. It’s one of the best pizzas in Seattle. The service is excellent. Tice the bartender is very friendly. They have a lot of fun events throughout the month including a trivia night on Tuesdays. The atmosphere of the bar is usually fairly chill and the regulars are friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Daugherty

Friendly neighborhood drinking spot. Six seat bar, so if yo don't want to chat, best go somewhere else, bub.

Ben Morton

Best neighborhood bar in Capitol Hill/Madison Valley. Amazing sandwiches and craft cocktails. Friendly owners and bartenders. Friendly people always attending.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael J Daugherty

Friendly neighborhood drinking spot. Six seat bar, so if yo don't want to chat, best go somewhere else, bub.

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