Seattle · Nightlife

928 12th Ave, one of the deepest spirit lists anywhere. Wed-Sun 5pm-midnight; walk in early, Fri-Sat waits are the real ones.

2505 1st Ave. Nirvana-era institution, rebuilt bigger with a second room, The Society, plus a hotel lobby lounge. 30 years running.

5213 Ballard Ave NW: alt-country, bluegrass and touring indie in a 25-year-old room. 21+, doors vary, tickets roughly $12-57.

2316 2nd Ave, hot dogs, cheap beer and a wall of pinball. Open noon-2am daily, 21+. Bring cash and low expectations of quiet.

1524 E Olive Way. Jersey-style square slices and negronis until roughly 2am, 21+ after dark. The Capitol Hill night ends here.