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Fremont has quite a few bars lining its main commercial drag of North 36th Street, including a few spots for live music. Unfortunately, Fremont suffers from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde syndrome. During the week, almost any of its simple bars is a fine place to grab a quiet drink with a friend. Come Friday night, however, the neighborhood can transform into an extended frat party—so consider yourself warned.
This interloper in the Seattle beer scene originally started two hours north, in Bellingham, but the quality IPAs allowed it to move to the big city. Another unique aspect to this taphouse: it's one of the few limited to adults, making it a nice reprieve from a busy day. Hungry drinkers can order from the menu of the seafood and sandwich specialist next door, Local Tide.
Seattle brims with breweries, but few are as welcoming a place to while away a few hours as this Fremont space. The wonderfully drinkable beers range from a rice lager to a porter, and the non-beer drinks cover an even wider swath, with sake, cider, a selection of teas, and kombuchas. A pair of ramen restaurants serve food from the back, near the back patio, and a bucket near the register has free toys for kids.
