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HATTIE'S HAT
BAR
( 206-784-0175; 5231 Ballard Ave NW; 11am-2am Mon-Fri, 9am-2am Sat & Sun; 17)
A
classic old divey bar that's been revived with new blood without losing its charm, Hat-
tie's Hat is a perfect storm of stiff drinks, fun-loving staff and cheap greasy-spoon food.
This might be the best place in town to make that ever-so-delicate transition from
weekend breakfast to dinner and drinks - you can get coffee with eggs and toast all day
long, and nobody will find it odd when you switch to beer, even if it's not quite noon
yet.
SEXTON
BAR
(
www.sextonseattle.com
;
5327 Ballard Ave NW; 5pm-2am Tue-Sat, 11am-2am Sun; 17)
This new player on Ballard's fertile bar scene has a drinks menu with a strong bourbon
and cocktail bias (it's a little pricey, so come during happy hour: 5pm to 7pm). The in-
terior sports intentionally worn wood and an offbeat bar top made out of old cassettes.
Creative small food plates soak up the whiskey.
JOLLY ROGER TAPROOM
BREWPUB
( 206-782-6181;
www.maritimebrewery.com
; 1111 NW Ballard Way; 11am-11pm Mon-Sat;
RapidRide D-Line)
A secret treasure tucked away off busy Leary Way, Maritime Pacific
Brewing's Jolly Roger Taproom is a tiny, pirate-themed bar with a nautical chart
painted onto the floor. Though lately it's gone less scurvy-barnacle and more placid-
yachtsman, the beer's still tops - and served in 20oz pints. The food's not bad either;
try a chef's special or a mess of clams and mussels.
There are about 15 taps, all serving Maritime Pacific brews. The strong winter ale,
Jolly Roger, is highly recommended.
CONOR BYRNE
PUB
( 206-784-3640; 5140 Ballard Ave NW; Guinness $4; 4-7pm; 17)
A friendly pub not-
able primarily for its gorgeous, original mahogany bar, it has live music most nights,
leaning mostly toward old-timey and blues, plus trivia and comedy events.
