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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.
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.
