Tavern Law is a bar on Seattle's Capitol Hill, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] Brian McCracken and Dana Tough opened the speakeasy-themed establishment in 2009. A sibling bar Needle & Thread is accessed via Tavern Law.
| Tavern Law | |
|---|---|
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 The bar's exterior, 2024 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2009 |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
Description
editThe speakeasy-themed bar Tavern Law operates in the Trace Lofts building (1919) on Seattle's Capitol Hill.[2] One published walking guide of the city has described the bar as a "very inconspicuous neo-speakeasy",[3] and another guide by Moon Publications has said Tavern Law has an "old timey-theme" with vintage drink recipes.[4] The business is named after the 1832 law that legalized alcohol consumption in public establishments.[5]
The dark interior has a long, curved bar, as well as a "secret" upstairs bar called Needle & Thread,[6] which is accessible by calling a staff member from a telephone booth.[7][8][9] There is also a mural of a woman, shelves with old law books, and vintage typewriters.[2]
The drink menu has approximately forty cocktails.[10] The pink-colored 7 Star Cooler is a moonshine cocktail with lime juice and soda water.[11]
History
editBrian McCracken and Dana Tough opened the bar in 2009.[2]
Reception
editThe Not for Tourists Guide to Seattle has called the bar "speakeasy chic".[12]
References
edit- ^ "Tavern Law salutes the glory days of American bartending". The Seattle Times. 2009-10-30. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ a b c Teitelbaum, James (2012-09-01). Destination: Cocktails: The Traveler's Guide to Superior Libations. Santa Monica Press. ISBN 978-1-59580-843-1. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Humphrey, Clark (2018-08-21). Walking Seattle: 35 Tours of the Jet City's Parks, Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Scenic Views. Wilderness Press. ISBN 978-0-89997-814-7. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Lombardi, Matthew (2016-07-19). Moon Washington. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-63121-087-7. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Planet, Lonely; Balkovich, Robert; Ohlsen, Becky (2020-01-01). Lonely Planet Seattle. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-78868-675-4. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "The Most Fun Seattle Bars - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Seale, Shelley (2010-12-07). Insiders' Guide® to Seattle. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7627-6731-1. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Fodor's:
- Fodor's Seattle. Fodor's Travel. 2021-02-02. ISBN 978-1-64097-281-0. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- Fodor's Pacific Northwest: Portland, Seattle, Vancouver & the Best of Oregon and Washington. Fodor's Travel. 2023-09-19. ISBN 978-1-64097-627-6. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Seattle - The Delaplaine Long Weekend Guide:
- Delaplaine, Andrew. Seattle - The Delaplaine 2020 Long Weekend Guide. Gramercy Park Press. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- Delaplaine, Andrew (2020-09-05). Seattle - The Delaplaine 2021 Long Weekend Guide. Gramercy Park Press. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Wolf, Laurie (2015-01-20). Food Lovers' Guide to® Seattle: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-1662-4. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Joyce, Jaime (2014-06-10). Moonshine: A Cultural History of America's Infamous Liquor. MBI Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-7603-4584-9. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Not for Tourists:
- Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle. Simon and Schuster. 2014-05-06. ISBN 978-1-62873-587-1. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle 2016. Simon and Schuster. 2015-11-24. ISBN 978-1-5107-0025-3. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle 2017. Simon and Schuster. 2016-10-18. ISBN 978-1-5107-1063-4. Archived from the original on 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
External links
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Media related to Tavern Law at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
