41 Best Cocktail Bars near Bainbridge Island

“Seabird had incredible food and cocktails. It as so fun to take my Pescatarian sister to a restaurant where she could eat everything on the menu! The menu changes with the seasons, but favorites included the 50 carrot mezcal cocktail, a flight of oysters, the ceviche, and rockfish. I was impressed with the balance of flavors in the drinks and dishes. Also noteworthy was the play with texture in the meals. Our bill included two cocktails, two mocktails, three oysters, a salad, ceviche, two fish entrees, an espresso, and a dessert. I was floored that the bill came to just $100/person for two people before tip. What excellent pricing for such a wonderful fine dining experience. Highly recommended! Will go again!“

“Small menu, check it out before you go to make sure it aligns on what you want. We got the special, jerk chicken, it was tasty and perfectly cooked. The staff was great, it was slow service but they communicated that since the beginning and always with a smile. Specially want to highlight the service of our waiter and the one in charge of the grill.“

“I've been a loyal fan of Lady Jaye (and the crew before they were LJ) for years, and I can't sing its praises enough. The food is consistently top-notch, and those cocktails? SO impressive. As a whiskey lover, I appreciate their variety of whiskey-based drinks. The fun twists, like the soft serve + toppings dessert, popcorn on every table, and American cheese on their Wagyu burger - not just for show ya'll—it all tastes amazing and adds to the vibe.The place is cozy and welcoming, no pretentiousness here. Servers are warm, friendly, and always on top of their game.A few weeks ago, me and some friends booked the Friday night smoked tomahawk. Best decision ever. Tomahawk was smoked to perfection, juicy, and medium-rare. And the sides? We loved 'em all. The meal easily fed three hungry adults and a ravenous 7-year-old, and we were stuffed!Definitely a favorite spot of mine. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out—go check it out!“

“We thoroughly enjoyed the food we ordered. The scallops were excellent and my partner loved his Oyster appetizer and 1/2 chicken dinner. The service was attentive while not intrusive. I wish we'd been seated inside as the covered patio was chilly...I didn't remove my coat. I saw spots open inside so not sure why we had to sit out there. Overall though I did enjoy the experience and would go back.“

“I wanted to share my recent experience at your establishment and provide some feedback on my visit. Firstly, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere of Rupee Bar. The lively ambiance and colorful decor created a welcoming and energetic environment, perfect for socializing with friends or enjoying a night out. The highlight of my visit was the impressive selection of cocktails. The mixologists at Rupee Bar truly have a talent for crafting creative and flavorful drinks. Each cocktail I tried was expertly balanced and bursting with unique flavors, making for a memorable drinking experience. I also appreciated the variety of snacks and small plates available on the menu. The food offerings complemented the drinks perfectly and provided a delicious accompaniment to the evening.“

“I live in west Seattle where we have a few top quality Italian options. This place is worth driving across town to eat at. The appetizers provide an amazing opening salvo, so don’t skip over them. The entrees are small but top quality. The pasta can’t be beat and finishing with green tea tiramisu is a welcome twist to the old classic. The atmosphere is quaint and quiet. Service is great. This place is on the pricey side but still a good value. I’m looking forward to going back, but reserving this place for special occasions.“

“Very cool, pnw outdoorsy inspired place. Been here a couple times and the food is always good. Had the peri peri cauliflower and the seasonal pasta dish and some chicken wings. They used to have a cookie skillet that I loved but it’s gone for now.“

“A super fun and dog friendly bar! Fun and creative cocktails with some wildly delicious specials. Got a goat cheese washed gin raspberry lemon honey drink that was a one of a kind treat that I wish they always had.Bartender was so friendly and nice and super welcoming to our pup. Love the space and that they allow dogs inside. Definitely coming back!“

“Tanner and team are awesome. Such a cute bar with super high quality cocktails. They always have seasonal options and so many fun events going on. They have piano night and cocktail making classes. They also serve flatbreads if you're hungry.“

“Just took my mom out for drinks and pizza. I just got to say The pizza was out of this world much more than I could’ve expect the sauce and the crust was just right not too saucy not too puffy. ordered a couple of mixed drinks from Jacob and Tyler. They were bomb couldn’t asked for anything more. Thanks for the great hospitality definitely gonna be back for more best place in Port Orchard by far.“

“Whether dining in or taking out, I've never had a bad dish at Circa. My favorite, and frequent standby, is the BBQ chicken chopped salad. But Gretchen's steelhead salad is amazing, and Bill's gumbo puts me right on Bourbon Street!“

“Lovely local/neighborhood spot. Great for people/first date watching. If you’re not a local, please don’t come. The food is decent and changes regularly, but the drinks are phenomenal bc the resident bar tender is phenomenal. The service is meh — our orders get messed up every time, but the dishes that do get delivered are delicious!“

“Great little gem of an Italian restaurant; bags of charm, super cool staff, lots of good seating options inside and out. Oh, and the food is really great; my margherita pizza (with added salami) was outstanding, and my wife raved about her Caesar salad. The prosciutto and brie focaccia was also great. Definitely recommend!“

“Went to Sabine Cafe for a quick afternoon bite with my teenager. We chose some appetizers to share off the menu: fried cauliflower, whipped feta with veggies, and the Za’atar fries. The service was friendly and efficient. The food arrived quickly, too.The food is middle eastern influenced. My teen didn’t like the tahini and feta flavors, unfortunately. ? She made the most of it though and ate some of the food… but just didn’t love it.Personally, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and outdoor glassed-in dining area, but also wasn’t blown away by the food we chose. (I noticed they have a breakfast/brunch menu - maybe this would be a better option next time…)“

“Bar Sabine was pretty packed on a Saturday night, and after having dinner at Asadero nearby, we decided to hit up Bar Sabine for some late-night cocktails. Even though we were the only ones waiting in line, we waited outside in the chilly Seattle night for 30 to 40 minutes. The wait made more sense once we stepped inside.The interior had tributes to Lord of the Rings everywhere from the decorations to the names of the drinks. They even had all three Lord of the Rings movies playing on different TVs at the same time. Although I do not know much about the franchise, I really appreciated the attention to detail and the tenacity to stick to the theme. The cool glassware matching the theme added to the vibe - like the White Hand of Saruman served in a black glass with a white handprint, or the Mirror of Galadriel with a mirror on a wooden box. I didn't check out the full menu, but I noticed other drinks coming in unique glasses, like barrels or mid-century mugs.I tried the Mirror of Galadriel, the White Hand of Saruman, and the Broken Sword of Narsil. The Broken Sword of Narsil was the standout, with fenugreek cream making it unique. It was so good that I had to ask the bartender for more cream. The White Hand of Saruman was on the sweet side, probably thanks to the condensed milk. The Mirror of Galadriel, with lavender gin and strawberry sake, packed more of a punch than I expected. All in all, the experience was worth the wait, and I'll definitely be back at Bar Sabine.“

“Dined here to cater to the vegan needs of some guests. Absolutely amazing food and tasty cocktails. The lentil nachos will blow you away. Easily the best nachos we've ever had, vegan or non-vegan, and a serving large enough for two to share. You won't be disappointed!Vegetarian options: Full vegan menu and everything we tried was delicious.“

“Best bartenders, fabulous, fun people, great music, delicious cocktails, interesting DJ’s, Progressive Rock on vinyl spun every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday by knowledgeable Prog DJ’s & musicians… all at a place Lee Hazlewood would enjoy. Go to the romantic upstairs with comfortable couches. Best. Bar. Ever!“

“Amazing cocktails! I’ve been many times and every drink I’ve had is delicious. Their food is actually really good, too - the chicken tenders was a surprise hit.I also booked a private event at Percy’s and it was a wonderful experience. The space was nice and private, the staff was very welcoming and accommodating, and our server Olga took amazing care of us! I would definitely recommend booking a private event here.“

“Service was awesome even though they were understaffed. The band was awesome and the place was super fun. The drinks are amazing!Would recommend eating before you get here.My cheeseburger tasted off, I couldn't eat it. The fries were just hard not at all crispy. My friend's nacho plate was huge, she said it was ok.“

“As a person born and raised in NJ - This place is one of the only Italian Places that reminded me of the east coast eats that I have missed (especially in the pandemic). The pastas and Salad we ordered were super flavorful and fresh! Highly recommend!“

“The place is super cute with a cozy indoor and a patio. The service was great, fast and friendly but the pizza is not well filled, for $20 a medium size pizza we were expecting a bit more topping and somehow it was not very hot either, even tho it was quickly served on our table.“

“Food and service is outstanding. The traditional Tapas choices and the house specials are not to be missed. The little churros & chocolate desert is a cute treat. When ordering an espresso, they warn, out of courtesy, that the espresso machine is older (tasted fine). Only downside is that is EXTREMELY noisy. Need to practically shout to communicate. Nothing can be done about that. Just be prepared. Also, parking is pretty bad in the area. The entire block across the street is closed for parking, and sidewalks closed, due to a massive construction project. Safe bet is to park at the QFC or the Swedish Hospital lot.“

“It was so fun to come find this place and hang out with friends. It was truly not super easy to find it which made it even more fun!I liked how the cocktails menu had been broken down to different eras and the atmosphere was pretty good.A couple things that could have been better the night we visited was if the service was a bit more faster and if they had a bit more exciting snack food options.But overall a pretty fun night. I would go back!“

“The menu is very limited. But I loved the mezcal cocktail they have right now. If you like smoky drinks this is a good one. Very yummy, just a little sweet. Service was okay we only went in for drinks and had two different staff check on us in short time we were there which felt like a lot. Over all was a good stop“

“My friends gave me a birthday lunch there on Sunday March 31st. It was really a treat. The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and professional. I loved having my birthday celebration there. I would highly recommend to anyone! Go and see, you’ll love it ???“

“Great restaurant and bar! Patio area is covered and dog-friendly making it a fun spot to hang out. Several TVs both indoors and outside to watch games. Food was delicious - green bean fries and chicken sandwich were great! Would definitely recommend visiting!“

“Oh my goodness… When you walk in the front door, there is a person making tortillas… The chips and salsa are delicious and every menu item we have tried has been delicious as well. I have seen a couple bad reviews and I am thinking it really must’ve been an off day because I have now been there a number of times and feel that everything has been more delicious than any of the other nearby Mexican restaurants.“

“First a very beautiful and romantic atmosphere. So far my new favorite restaurant. Went for a last minute snack. Didn't realize how close to closing we went so ordered something fast. The customer service was very prompt and patient being that we went so late to closing. The tacos were amazing! Full tacos juicy lots of flavor! Can't wait to go back and try more! I'm not sure HOW they're not five stars!“

“We totally love this place! Excellent date night. Amazing cocktails (murder hornet for the win!!!) & food. The NY pizza is my favorite, excellent ceasar salad& amazing Brussel sprouts... never thought I'd say that, but there it is. Totally worth it! And live music!“

“It's all good down here, nice felt tables, liquor bar, friendly servers. Just watch out for the random Hispanic girls who sometimes sit in your seat and then maybe they look at you funny when you might want your seat back so I guess just say "Go back to Miami." Not that this ever happens.“

“Everything about this spot was great, sat outdoors with a heater next to the table with enough table space for our drinks and four appetizers, and the pineapple upside cake to finish. I don't know what magical place people are looking for where everything is inexpensive, this was worth the price, and we got to try a lot of the menu on our first visit. I didn't get any names of the staff, but everyone working the night of Mar. 30th was amazing.I almost forgot, the entire reason I went here was for mocktails, of which they have plenty. The Photosynthesis was great.“

“Hands down the best slushy drinks I've had since living in Brooklyn. And they're better than what we had there...or in Austin, LA or New Orleans. Truly well crafted drinks with just the right amount of edge. Atmosphere manages to land it by being so deeply West Seattle but with just the right note of grown up. The combination is undeniably hip. Thanks to the incoming bar manager for making this spot a destination. We'll definitely be back!“

“Pretty good pies but the alcoholic beverages on the menu are absolutely the worst things we’ve ever tasted. Loved the pie. Loved the people. Hated the drinks. Couldn’t drink more than one sip. And they were expensive. Oh well, that’s the cost of learning.“

“Sprite was syrup free, only the gas (2x)Nachos looked like some chips with shredded cheese tossed on them and placed them in the microwave for a few minutes.Could use an extra pool table, played teams all night just to allow more ppl to play.Crowd was decent (handful that get to begin too much)“

“This is one of our go-to’s. We used to go to the Port Orchard location, but this location is closer to home and has a nice view of the water and Seattle skyline. The drinks are great and the food portions are big. It’s a good value and we are fortunate to have this location nearby.“

“Love this place! This was our 4th or 5th time here and I'm always impressed by the great service. This was my first time coming for happy hour and the happy hour deals can't be beat. I got the fried chicken sandwich with a side Caesar (included) - it was delicious, so much food (the salad was much bigger than a "side" salad portion and the chicken was a good size), and so reasonably priced. The interior of the taproom is so nice and clean! Overall, extremely cozy and chill ambiance“

“The first thing which strikes out when you reach here is its wield location. The area is a little spooky at night. We went there at around 8 PM. The place however is good. We liked the food. They had a happy hour on Sunday and it was really good prices (not like the fake happy hour most places have these days). The staff were courteous and helpful. We tried 2 cocktails and didn’t like both (below average).Also, they have a 22% mandatory service fee which gets added to the bill. It didn’t matter but is good to know.In Summary, good food, good atmosphere, good service, weird location and bad cocktails (at-least the once we tried)“

“A lovely spot for a wide selection of liquor! I came in on a Saturday night around dinner time and had no trouble pulling up to the bar and getting service. They have a great scotch selection, so I got to try something new while enjoying a quiet moment with my partner. Definitely a spot we'd like to visit again sometime!“

“Delicious! My verde carne asada burrito looked exactly like the photo which is a rarity. Not only that but I would say it is definitely one of the best burritos I’ve ever had. Green sauce was obviously made in house and it had great cilantro flavor. In my opinion the prices were very fair and I will absolutely be back!!“

“We would recommend 'The Clearwater' for a nice dining experience. Tables are limited so reservations should be made as soon as possible! We were a party of four. Everyone enjoyed their meals & would recommend their selections as well as order them again: Jidori Chicken Oscar, 14oz Bone-in Pork Chop, Shrimp & Scallop Gnocchi, Diver Sea Scallops. The Clearwater Signature Salad with champagne pear vinaigrette was so tasty. The Caesar salad romaine was served cold, crisp and fresh. Lemon 'slices', more suited for a cocktail, was served with the salad. Slices made it tough to squeeze lemon juice on the salad. Pork Belly Brussels Sprouts were nice and crispy roasted. Pork Belly pieces were nice in sized but lacked pork meat. This dish was a bit salty. The Clearwater Cabernet Sauvignon, produced by Rutherford Wine Company in California, was a great value at $24 a bottle! Also recommend the Clearwater Reserve IPA. Jody, our server, has a talent for anticipating the needs of the table. She was knowledgeable about the menu items including wine and beer selections. Pleasant and engaging. We appreciated the attention she paid to our table.“

“Edit: Visited again a couple years later, and every single item we ordered was exceptional! Great to see this place is just as I remembered.We've come to Poulsbo on vacation for years, and we've loved the "original" version ChocMo since the beginning, but this new place is even better somehow! Only wish it was closer to home so we could come here more!“