This may be a bit off of the usual tourist path, but for a taste of the local scene, head to Pacific Inn Pub in Wallingford. Here you can find throngs of friendly regulars cheering on the Seahawks or Mariners, enjoying the fresh Washington air from the adjoined outdoor seating area. Get the fish and chips (some call it the best in the Pacific Northwest!) and wash that down with a cold pint of your favorite IPA. For fans of dive bars with local flavor, Pacific Inn Pub is sure to please.
The crowd here changes with the hours of the day. During daylight hours you are likely to rub elbows with reporters from the Seattle Times and Post-Intelligencer. When darkness falls, expect to find them replaced by a chic set of 20-somethings who gravitate here for the wood-lined walls, and for the micro brews and ciders. The pub food menu is fairly limited, but it's better than what you might expect for a place that primarily slings drinks. On warm summer days, ask to sit in the fenced-in outdoor eating space in front of the restaurant.
This may be a bit off of the usual tourist path, but for a taste of the local scene, head to Pacific Inn Pub in Wallingford. Here you can find throngs of friendly regulars cheering on the Seahawks or Mariners, enjoying the fresh Washington air from the adjoined outdoor seating area. Get the fish and chips (some call it the best in the Pacific Northwest!) and wash that down with a cold pint of your favorite IPA. For fans of dive bars with local flavor, Pacific Inn Pub is sure to please.
The crowd here changes with the hours of the day. During daylight hours you are likely to rub elbows with reporters from the Seattle Times and Post-Intelligencer. When darkness falls, expect to find them replaced by a chic set of 20-somethings who gravitate here for the wood-lined walls, and for the micro brews and ciders. The pub food menu is fairly limited, but it's better than what you might expect for a place that primarily slings drinks. On warm summer days, ask to sit in the fenced-in outdoor eating space in front of the restaurant.