#756 - The Buck, Seattle (Capitol Hill) - 1/19/2009

 Update:  The Buck closed September 2011

Some very fine additions over the past year or so make this stretch of Olive Way one of my favorite bar areas in the city. The Buck is cozy, western-themed bar by the owners of Bleu Bistro, with a mixed gay and straight crowd. I didn't get much of a feel for the vibe of the patrons, as I went on a Monday evening, but Janine the bartender is quite cool and the decor is swell (even if they really need to start giving some serious thought to taking down the Christmas tree).

1506 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98122 - (206) 329-2493
Est. 2008

#755 - The Pub at 3rd Place, Seattle (Ravenna) - 1/13/2009

I love the Pub at Third Place. I love all the wood, the good beers, the Greek restaurant and bookstore open late upstairs. But what I liked most was the customers and vibe. Late 20s and 30s, on laptops, reading books, playing cards, relaxed but with a good energy. A hidden gem and one of my new favorite places. (web site)

6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 - (206) 523-0217
Web site: www.vioscafe.com/viospub.html
Reviews: seattletimes - seattle weekly

#754 - Pied Piper Ale House, Seattle (Ravenna) - 1/8/2009

Update: The Pied Piper Ale House closed in late December 2013.

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A pleasant place with good food and beers. A bit more of a family place than I personally look for in bars, but I'll go back there to eat.

2404 Northeast 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115 - (206) 729-0603
Est. 2007 - Closed 2013
facebook - yelp

#753 - Juno, Seattle (downtown) - 1/8/2009

700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (in the Arctic Club Hotel) - (206) 631-8080
Est. 2008 - Building constructed: 1916-1918
web site - seattle times - seattle weekly - komonews

#752 - The Daily Grill, Seattle (downtown) - 1/5/2009

629 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 624-8400
Est. June 2007

#751 - Jolly Roger, Portland - 1/4/2009

In the previous post I noted how rare it to find a charming sports bar. This is one. (web site)

#750 - Blitz Ladd, Portland - 1/4/2009

This is a very large sports bar, which means it's fairly impossible to have any of the charm I generally look for in a bar. But as large sports bars go, it was very comfortable and unassuming, and I liked the couches, picnic tables, and plywood, and it seems to fit well in the Ladd's Addition neighborhood.
(web site)