Visiting Seattle (2021)

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  1. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Is Shambles open for on premise dining now? It's not entirely clear if they are, based on their website and facebook page.

    The wife and I will be up for a coupe of days in mid July and I'd really like to stop by if they're open for dinner now.
     
    #61 John_M, Jun 23, 2021
  2. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    They’re open at 50% capacity.
     
    #62 distantmantra, Jun 23, 2021
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  3. PerfectPorter

    PerfectPorter Zealot (571) Jul 30, 2010 Oregon

    Having the SW Steak Bowl with a Lush at Barking Dog Ale House.

    Top notch.
     
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  4. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Thanks! I think we're going, but the wife would like a bit more info. Me too actually.

    Our plan is to stop by on a Friday afternoon. Near as I can tell, they're not taking reservations now (per the website). Given that the place looks awesome, any idea how long a wait we can expect if we head over around 5 or 530?

    Thanks!
     
    #64 John_M, Jun 24, 2021
  5. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    No reservations, and it's a crapshoot on how long it will take. You can call in advance and they'll give you an estimate.
     
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  6. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    Not exactly beer related, but a very cool (and affordable) thing to do in Seattle is to take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island for the afternoon. Killer views on the way there and back ... quaint and charming walkable downtown area ... lots of wine tasting spots ... and even craft beer at Bainbridge Brewing. Did this with the family on my recent trip and it was a blast!
     
    #66 AlexM, Jun 24, 2021
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  7. Effinwill

    Effinwill Crusader (433) Dec 2, 2016 California

    We did that too. Cheap boat ride, saw a pod of orcas, met some nice people on the island and had some decent bbq and brews at the brewery.
     
    #67 Effinwill, Jun 24, 2021
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  8. SeaAle

    SeaAle Maven (1,381) Jun 24, 2012 Oregon

    The ferry ride to Bremerton is longer and even more scenic. There are a few downtown Bremerton breweries. I've never been to them, so can't vouch for their beers. Silver City is the best brewery in Bremerton, but would be a very long walk from the ferry terminal.
     
    #68 SeaAle, Jun 24, 2021
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  9. BuckeyeOne

    BuckeyeOne Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 Washington

    Like many places, The Shambles is planning to go to full capacity on June 30. Based on experience, if you get there closer to 5 than 5:30, the wait shouldn't be too long...The rush typically starts a little closer to 6. Regardless, you can grab a beer/drink and have a seat around the cutting block while you wait.
     
    #69 BuckeyeOne, Jun 24, 2021
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  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Thanks. This is good and helpful news. We'll be heading up in mid July, so hopefully they'll be back to full capacity by then. Regardless, if we go we'll definitely be sure to get there closer to 5 PM than 5:30.
     
    #70 John_M, Jun 24, 2021
  11. whitewhine

    whitewhine Aspirant (217) Jan 21, 2009 Washington

    So, uh... which Breweries and brewpubs have air conditioned areas or really great setups outside to beat the heat? So we don't like... die and stuff?

    (New to town; this thread/the sticky rocks hard, but unfortunately no markings on that post cover "safe for 109 degrees")
     
    #71 whitewhine, Jun 26, 2021
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  12. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    We're hardy, Northwest stock. We don't even know what weather is
     
    #72 BBThunderbolt, Jun 27, 2021
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  13. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    109 degrees isn’t a real temperature.
     
    #73 distantmantra, Jun 28, 2021
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  14. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    I just went outside. It's real enough.
     
    #74 vurt, Jun 28, 2021
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  15. bassofthec

    bassofthec Devotee (332) Aug 7, 2008 California
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    Can confirm. Was visiting today and 97 was the high and pretty awful. Can’t imagine what tomorrow has in store. That being said, Cloudburst was surprisingly “cool” for not having A/C.
     
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  16. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    Here I was thinking I'd be escaping the Midwest heat and humidity with my work trip to Seattle. At least it's significantly less humid up there.

    Those beers should hit a little extra hard after some 10+ hour days out in the heat.

    P.S. After coffee recommendations for the week. Was thinking about picking up a bag or two and making coffee via my Aeropress in the AM. Plz help me avoid hotel coffee.

    EDIT: IDK why, but my weather app says Seattle, but is showing the forecast for interior Washington.
     
    #76 Harrison8, Jun 28, 2021
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  17. BuckeyeOne

    BuckeyeOne Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 Washington

    Re: Coffee. Assuming you are staying downtown. There are a few Caffe Ladro spots scattered around downtown. I prefer medium roasts so like their Fremont blend. But all of their coffees are good.
     
    #77 BuckeyeOne, Jun 28, 2021
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  18. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I like Herkimer coffee a lot. I go to the store in the U District, but they've got a location on 4th and Blanchard downtown.
     
    #78 distantmantra, Jun 28, 2021
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  19. bassofthec

    bassofthec Devotee (332) Aug 7, 2008 California
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    So just about every brewery of note is closed today due to the heat . Bad day to visit the emerald city.
     
    #79 bassofthec, Jun 29, 2021
  20. drone

    drone Savant (1,224) Jun 17, 2013 Oregon
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    My favorites:
    Definitely recommend checking out Milstead & Co in Fremont, as they generally have a great/fresh selection and some of the beans available for a pour over! It's near Fremont Brewing and The Masonry, to boot.
     
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