As we get deeper into fall, the new season for evening entertainment is getting underway. The Seattle Opera’s 2016/2017 season opens on October 15th with “Hansel & Gretel”, while the Pacific Northwest Ballet opens their next season this weekend with “Tricolore”. And Teatro Zinzanni’s next show, “Welcome to Wonderland” opens on September 29th. Get to the Seattle Center early to grab a bite before the show at these great happy hour hotspots that are just steps away from McCaw Hall...
10 Mercer | 10 Mercer Street | 206-691-3723
Happy Hour: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. daily (10 p.m. - midnight late night)
Just a block away from the Seattle Center, 10 Mercer is a cozy spot to enjoy a drink and a bite before a show. Although the restaurant is quite large, the tables are situated in a way that feels more intimate, so it’s perfect for a romantic meal or dinner with friends. Specialty cocktails are $2 off during happy hour, which is 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. every day. Also, 10 Mercer is about to release their fall dinner menu as well, with savory dishes such as Hungarian Potato Soup, Pancetta-Wrapped and Almond-Stuffed Dates, Fresh Steelhead Trout, Wild Boar and Venison Sugo, and Wild Mushroom Risotto.
Peso’s Kitchen & Lounge | 605 Queen Anne Ave N | 206-283-9353
Happy Hour: 4 - 6 p.m. daily (10 p.m. - 1 a.m. late night)
Peso’s is one of the top favorites for pre-show drinks, appetizers, and dinner. Happy Hour highlights some bottled and draft beers for $4 - $5, well drinks and margaritas for $7, mojitos and wines by the glass for $8, and favorite shots for $7. Premium margaritas and cocktails are $8.50. Most of Peso’s Happy Hour snacks are $5 - $7, featuring favorites such as tacos, ceviche, various quesadillas, nachos, and more.
Taylor Shellfish at Queen Anne | 124 Republican Street | 206-501-4442
Happy Hour: 4 - 6 p.m. weekdays
Oysters and Champagne! Whether you’re snacking on delicious Shigoku oysters and a glass of crisp cava, or dining on a fresh salad with toasty baked oysters and a cocktail, Taylor Shellfish has a wonderful selection of the freshest seafood. The bar is stocked with spirits, cocktail fixings, beer and wine that will pair well with the bounty from Pacific Northwest waters.
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Tin Lizzie Lounge | 600 Queen Anne Ave N | 206-282-7407
Happy Hour: 4 - 7 p.m. daily
Kick back, relax and get into the speakeasy state of mind at Tin Lizzie Lounge. Set in the historic Marqueen Hotel in Uptown (Lower Queen Anne), this cozy little lounge has all kinds of character. The menu features Prohibition-era cocktails, light bites for pre-show snacking and a great happy hour! The bar imbues a funky and speakeasy ambiance with approachable beverages and delicious food.
Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge | 601 Queen Anne Ave N | 206-432-9069
Happy Hour: 4 - 6 p.m. daily (10 p.m. - 1 a.m. late night)
With its rich and flavorful cajun creole and New Orleans cuisine, Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge brings the tastes and dishes of the Big Easy to its restaurant location in Uptown/Lower Queen Anne. It’s the sister restaurant of Peso’s, but offers something totally different in its focus. For Happy Hour, choose from a wide selection of salads, soups, charcuterie, and seafood. Toulouse Petit also offers more than 50 exquisite bites priced between $5 - $11! And they have a breakfast happy hour on weekdays from 8 - 11 a.m.
