Tavern Law

Tavern Law is a speakeasy Capitol Hill Seattle located in United States.

8 / 10
383
ratings
  • Phone

    (206) 322-9734

  • Website

    tavernlaw.com

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  • Type

    Speakeasy

Address

1406 12th Ave (at Madison St) Seattle , WA 98122 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 112


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Alexa Jane Brooks

Read the story! Intimate setup. Well crafted drinks for individual tastes. You get the prohibition type, speakeasy feeling and it's pretty great. Bring your interesting friends here!

Patricia Lee

Got a list of recommendations from the locals :) Just pick up the phone on the first floor. It automatically dials up to the speakeasy and they let you in. No menu, just bartenders doing their thing.

Kristine Gelsano

The drinks have always been quite good and I love how the servers ask you questions to help figure out the best drink for you. Their food here is also absolutely amazing esp. the Foie Gras Terrine !

Elizabeth

If your a tourist looking for a nice speakeasy-like quality bar , this is the place. Great whisky selection and hidden true speakeasy upstairs through the steel door by the phone ;) pick it up

Kaitlin Martineau

Aviation, Slave to the Grind (rum based frappuccino style cocktail ) , oysters on the half shell. I'll definitely be back to try the speak easy upstairs

Valentina Vitols

One of the coolest bars in town . Great cocktails (they make a great rendition of the Hot Charlotte) & small plates . Their fried chicken is legendary. Ask for The Needle and Thread . You may be in luck!

Michael Reibel Boesen

Their Woodinville House Old Fashioned is fantastic! Especially after they upgraded their ice cubes!

Genki U.

Crafty cocktails made by skilled people who can also improvise too. Chat with the bartenders and find your drink... When it's not slammed!

Micah Spieler

Cozy place with great cocktails , if you're willing to sit at the bar or stand you can usually get in pretty quick.

Kathryn H

Even though it's known for cocktails , the food is also outstanding, and makes for a great, quiet dinner on a weeknight.

Andrew Branch

The Cascadian Campfire arrived at your table in a plume of smoke, and one of the tastiest whiskey cocktails I've had.

Aly Loverin

If you plan on going at a busy time make a reservation . They'll confirm with you ahead of time. Don't get plain drinks here, the cocktails are amazing!

Dave Lichterman

Ballad of Casey Robinson( Nathan Weber, TL 2010 )+ 1½ oz gin + 1 oz Lemon + ½ oz Demerara+ 1 dash Scrappy’s Cardomom+ 1 slice Habanero muddled+ Bucket glass, crushed ice . Garnish lime twist

Eric Veal

Needle and thread a very fun, even exciting, unique experience with really creative custom cocktails .

Jonathan Yagel

There’s a speakeasy upstairs . Text LL (if you know her!) if you go... she’ll explain how to get up there!

Leah Johnson

Great cocktails . Tell the mixologist what you like (and don't like) and he will come up w the perfect drink for you.

Todd Alexander

Great place for before or after dinner cocktails . I need to go to the speakeasy downstairs.

Seattle Met

Tavern Law attracts a comely crowd that sips expertly wrought flips, slings, sours, and punches while snacking on small plates rich enough to hold up against those potent pre-Prohibition potables. Read more

Matt Mitgang

Prices are approaching Canon levels ($18 cocktails )without the atmosphere and quality to match. Still good, but getting into the danger zone.

Colin Boe

Come on a Sunday evening. Happy hour prices all night and you most likely won't have to wait for a table, as opposed to fri/sat nights where the wait time can exceed 1 hour.

Thomas Colton

Let them guide you on the menu. Enjoy a quick drink here before ringing the phone to go upstairs . Shhhhhh...

Jenna Brooks

Everything is good here! From the olives to the burgers

Gaston Motola Acuna

Great cocktails , good atmosphere, not loud . Good place to try new drinks, friendly staff as well .

Marcos M

Cocktails served by legitimate professional bartenders . Prices are on par for the quality and service you receive.

Saleem

Vieux Carré and the medium rare burger with pork belly . So. Good. Do it. Why are you still reading this.

Tracey Salazar

Art of the cocktail . Tell them what you like/don't like for your drink and let the barkeep do their thing. Oh, and if you like conversation (as opposed to yelling) go upstairs . But make a reservation . Read more

Thomas Zuccotti

If you are drinking beer or wine ..you have made a dire error. This is a cocktail bar par excellence! Treat it as such!

James Flannery

The fried chicken is out of this world. It is so good it would give Oprah and orgasm. The drinks are pretty darn good to.

Sandeep Paruchuri

Tough to get into these days, but this and Canon are the classiest cocktail places on the hill

Adam Schuit

Try to get into the speakeasy it's well worth it because the drinks are all custom

Holly Jones

Awesome for drinks before using the home to go up to Needle and Thread

Michael Moses

Through a heavy vault door is Needle & Thread, an upstairs bar where drinks are custom-made. Read more

Paul Steckler

Great little bar , quiet around 5pm for some quick work. No wifi though? Weird.

Jason Sussman

Fantastic drinks and staff . I highly recommend the Gatsby garden .

Linds

Pick your alcohol of choice and share your preferences, then let the bartenders create a cocktail for you. I've never been disappointed!

GourmetLive

The food—poached salmon , fried oysters , sautéed pimientos de Padrón—is expertly cooked and appropriately modest, as if devised to keep your mind on beverages.

Mike Grafham

$21 for a sampler of five local whiskeys . Can't be beat.

Cam

Great whiskey selection and cocktails

The Seattle Times

The city 's premier speakeasy-style cocktail lounge and worst-kept secret. It's located upstairs through the bank-vault door. Pick up the rotary phone to get buzzed in. Read more

Daniel Plemmons

I went with the bartender’s choice, and they did not disappoint.

Meg Farmer

The better, more fun, relaxed scene above needle & thread.

Brian Saghy

This place seemed to focus more on the speakeasy aspects than actually serving outstanding cocktails or food. Everything was pretty much just OK

Daniel Mejia

Burger with pork belly (and fries )!!

Mouni Reddy

Great speakeasy . Gets busy.

The Seattle Times

Happy Hour is 5 to 7 p.m. M-Sat and all day Sundays with selected cocktails for $7 and well drinks for $4. All food is 10 percent off. Read more

Gab Mark

Cinderella's Carriage is awesome. Light, refreshing, and a perfect fall drink.

Adrienne Liu

Cocktails are very overpriced and not that good. They have unique ingredients but unfortunately the overall taste ends up not tasting right.

Mackenzie Ryan Durst

You won't find it on the menu but the fourth regiment is the only drink you should order.

Michelle

Great drinks and great atmosphere.

E G

Loved how small and comfy it was. Unfortunately, the bar we two, almost three deep of people. We'll try and head over there another time at a much earlier time.

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