Yes, Seattle's public transportation system can be confusing, inconvenient, and -- despite the acronym -- generally unreceptive to going topless for a free Jimmy Buffett t-shirt, but take advantage of it (!) regardless, with our trolley-inspired loop of drinking spots in South Lake Union.
Westlake & Olive: Suite 410 (410 Stewart St)Hit this swanked hole-in-the-wall before 7p, and they'll ply you with free fresh fruits and cheeses, cheap wells, and deals on select specialty 'tails like one called the Hot Mango Love, which is a big deal as Chris Kattan normally just reserves that for Matt Damon
Westlake & 7th: Mistral Kitchen (2020 Westlake Ave)Helm'd by one of Seattle's hottest chefs, this place offers slickly produced farm-to-table eats and a recently expanded bar menu that includes things like a cocktail served in an ice cold flask
Terry & Thomas: Cuoco & Brave Horse Tavern (310 Terry Ave N)If you're looking for something substantial, hit super-chef Tom Douglas' boot-foodery Cuoco, or head to his sprawling pub upstairs, where a fresh pretzel and the house brew made with help from Schooner Exact are the perfect things to go with a game on their retro shuffle board tables
Fairview & Campus Drive: A Terrible Beauty (1001 Fairview Ave N)This bi-level Irish boozer boasts some sweet waterfront views, but you'll be immune to such non-terrible beauty once you see their traditional fish & chips and perfectly poured pints of Guinness
Westlake & Mercer: Re:public (429 Westlake Ave N)This accolade-heavy gastro has can't-miss eats like a Wagyu burger w/ applewood-smoked bacon, Beecher's cheddar, apple ketchup & horseradish aioli -- plus they "will totally take care of" anyone who mentions Thrillist, which probably doesn't include touching below the belt, but... anyway, next spot!!
Westlake & N Harrison: Flying Fish (300 Westlake Ave N)If you get to this modern seafoodery during happy hour, the bar's got freshly shucked oysters for just $.50, and, no matter when you get there, there's a full range of house 'tails and more than 225 wines.
Westlake & 7th: A Pizza Mart (910 Stewart St)End your night at this open-until-4a 'za slinger, where their 11p-2a happy hour means slice/shot/beer combos for nine bucks -- which, since they let Seattle native Jon Brockman go, is also the number of actually good players on Milwaukee's roster.
