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and inventive drinks are made with precision by nattily attired alchemists - including
some of the best bartenders in Seattle. These folks know how to sling a bottle of
chartreuse; sitting at the bar on a quiet night and watching them command the stage is a
treat.
You'll see all manner of potions behind the bar, most of which you've probably nev-
er heard of (and if you're nice, you might be offered a taste). Drinks start at $5 during
happy hour.
CONTOUR
CLUB
( 206-447-7704;
www.clubcontour.com
; 807 1st Ave; 3-8pm Sun-Thu, 2-10pm Fri & Sat;
Pioneer Sq)
This plush venue is open late and has a more extensive food menu than you
might expect of a club whose top priority is clearly to keep your booty shaking until
dawn. Contour hosts local and visiting DJs, with after-hours dance nights until 4:30am
Thursday through Saturday.
VIRGINIA INN TAVERN
PUB
( 206-728-1937; 1937 1st Ave; cocktails/beers $8.50/5; 11:30am-11pm Mon-Thu & Sun, to
2am Fri & Sat; Westlake)
Near Pike Place Market is one of Seattle's most likable bars.
Lots of draft beers, a nice brick interior and friendly staff make this a good rendezvous
point for forays elsewhere.
KELLS
IRISH PUB
( 206-728-1916;
www.kellsirish.com/seattle
;
1916 Post Alley; 11:30am-2am; Westlake)
Part of a small West Coast chain of Irish pubs, this location is the most atmospheric and
authentic, with its exposed-brick walls, multiple nooks and crannies, and rosy-cheeked
crowd. The perfectly poured Imperial pints of Guinness are divine and there's live Irish
(or Irish-inspired) music nightly (no cover charge).
