Rave: Union Seattle
Nestled in the heart of Capitol Hill’s “gayborhood”, Union Seattle is the perfect place for a Friday happy hour with friends or a relaxed Sunday brunch to recover from a crazy weekend. With its cozy fireside lounge, year-round patio seating, and classic taproom, Union Seattle is the place to be.
While somewhat deceptive from the outside, Union Seattle sprawls before your eyes as you enter. A modest covered patio is open all year round so you can enjoy the fresh air without sitting in the rain. During the colder months, you can settle near one of the heaters outside to keep the cold at bay and a trickling water feature evokes cooling thoughts during those hot summer days. Inside you can find a large taproom with seating for any party size circling the bar. This is no average, boring bar either. Union boasts a massive, three-sided bar so there’s always room to sit at the counter. There’s even a space that can be reserved for larger events or parties, which, when not hosting a gathering, is perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch.
From the bartenders to the servers, you won’t find more hospitable and welcoming staff anywhere. Starting at the counter, Union’s bartenders are quick, courteous, and masters of their craft. Maybe you prefer sitting down after a long day and go straight for a table, no problem. Lightening fast servers will have a menu in your hands and a list of daily specials ready less than five minutes after you sit down. Not to mention that as soon as your drink gets low, they’re standing by ready to get you another round, no waving down or waiting necessary. Whether you’re there for fifteen minutes or five hours, a friendly face is guaranteed.
Union Seattle has the classic, quintessential bar menu that everyone craves on a night out. From shareable appetizers you can split with the table, to larger meals on those nights you just don’t feel like cooking, Union has a little something for everyone. Order the baked brie and stuffed tater tots to share, or just for you, and follow it up with a juicy BBQ bacon burger or mouthwatering crunchy taco wrap. No need for a post-dinner, way home McDonalds stop either, Union serves up generous portions, so you won’t leave hungry.
Even if payday isn’t for another week, there’s always a deal to be found at Union. Starting at 4pm, you can enjoy two hours of happy hour prices Monday through Friday. Wednesday’s $5 10 wing special is unbeatable, especially since Union Seattle’s kitchen is open until 10pm every night. Catching up with your friends or easing into the evening has never been more affordable.
Union Seattle truly embodies the phrase “everyone is welcome”. Although this cozy local is a gay bar, it’s the perfect place to meet up with friends and experience Seattle’s openness to diversity and inclusion. Whether you want an easy, intimate dinner by the fireplace, a lively crowd, or to revel in Seattle’s temperate climate on the patio, Union has a spot for you. Be prepared to have fun as time flies, buoyed by a lighthearted atmosphere and welcomeness that makes Union Seattle one of the best bars in the city.