The best bars & nightlife in Lakewood

38 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Brewery and taproom featuring a selection of beers on tap, plus a patio and a store selling brewing supplies.

2626 S Tacoma Way Ste D (Tacoma)

Brewery and taproom featuring a selection of beers on tap, plus a patio and a store selling brewing supplies.

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Bar Miriam

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Relaxed spot for custom cocktails and hearty appetizers in a cozy, sophisticated space.

307 W McGraw St (Seattle)

Relaxed spot for custom cocktails and hearty appetizers in a cozy, sophisticated space.

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Left Bank

Nightlife

Neighborhood spot serving natural wines by the glass or bottle in a cozy space.

8526 14th Ave S (Seattle)

Neighborhood spot serving natural wines by the glass or bottle in a cozy space.

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Bar Bayonne

Nightlife

Casual and intimate cafe featuring French wine and cheese platters along with craft cocktails.

1315 E Jefferson St (Seattle)

Casual and intimate cafe featuring French wine and cheese platters along with craft cocktails.

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Warm hangout, offering a menu of flatbreads and cocktails that are scratch-made, artisanal or feature flavor infusions.

4210 SW Admiral Wy (Seattle)

Warm hangout, offering a menu of flatbreads and cocktails that are scratch-made, artisanal or feature flavor infusions.

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Beer Star

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Beer-centric spot featuring a multitude of craft beers on tap, plus packaged snacks and outdoor seats.

4328 6th Ave (Tacoma)

Beer-centric spot featuring a multitude of craft beers on tap, plus packaged snacks and outdoor seats.

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When you want a low-key change from beer, Republic of Cider pours craft cider flights in its SoDo taproom, with growler fills if you find a…

2960 4th Ave S #109 (Seattle)

When you want a low-key change from beer, Republic of Cider pours craft cider flights in its SoDo taproom, with growler fills if you find a favorite. Fresh, inventive, very Seattle... a perfect excuse to plan a quick after-work meetup this week.

From the Kent newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Le Caviste

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Let Le Caviste pour you through thoughtful French vintages, the kind you actually want to linger over, with small bites that lean…

1919 7th Ave (Seattle)

Let Le Caviste pour you through thoughtful French vintages, the kind you actually want to linger over, with small bites that lean classique. It’s intimate, conversation-friendly, and perfect for a midweek reset when you want grown-up wine, not noise, and a little romance with your snacks.

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Beach Tavern

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Storied hangout for American comfort food & cocktails in a loungey setting with a throwback vibe.

8612 6th Ave (Tacoma)

Storied hangout for American comfort food & cocktails in a loungey setting with a throwback vibe.

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Tapas bar offering a menu of small plates such as paella and scallops, plus desserts.

1117 12th Ave (Seattle)

Tapas bar offering a menu of small plates such as paella and scallops, plus desserts.

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Laid-back bar serving local wines, along with flights, charcuterie and pizza.

1222 E Madison St Ste c (Seattle)

Laid-back bar serving local wines, along with flights, charcuterie and pizza.

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Stand-up & open-mike nights in an intimate room with classic fare, drinks & a 2-item minimum.

5220 Roosevelt Way NE (Seattle)

Stand-up & open-mike nights in an intimate room with classic fare, drinks & a 2-item minimum.

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U Wine Bar

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Relaxed wine bar with board games and a cute vibe.

4455 Stone Way N (Seattle)

Relaxed wine bar with board games and a cute vibe.

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Prohibition-era cocktails & international gin menu in the basement boiler room of a former hotel.

2205 2nd Ave #310 (Seattle)

Prohibition-era cocktails & international gin menu in the basement boiler room of a former hotel.

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Zig Zag Cafe

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Craft cocktails & gourmet snacks in a hip space tucked away by a staircase near Pike Place Market.

1501 Western Ave Ste 202 (Seattle)

Craft cocktails & gourmet snacks in a hip space tucked away by a staircase near Pike Place Market.

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Relaxed spot offering various craft ciders, from dry to sweet, plus a patio and friendly staff.

5201 15th Ave NW (Seattle)

Relaxed spot offering various craft ciders, from dry to sweet, plus a patio and friendly staff.

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Laid-back watering hole featuring an all-day happy hour twice per week, plus burgers & board games.

5227 S Tacoma Way (Tacoma)

Laid-back watering hole featuring an all-day happy hour twice per week, plus burgers & board games.

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Down-to-earth venue for house-brewed beer & cider, plus rotating food trucks, a patio & fire pits.

826 NW 49th St (Seattle)

Down-to-earth venue for house-brewed beer & cider, plus rotating food trucks, a patio & fire pits.

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Dead Line

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Unique cocktails & Latin-inspired snacks prepped in a retro space with antique decor & furnishings.

114 1st Ave S (Seattle)

Unique cocktails & Latin-inspired snacks prepped in a retro space with antique decor & furnishings.

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Hans's Place

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Chill restaurant featuring fried chicken, plus billiards and a jukebox.

6405 S Tacoma Way (Tacoma)

Chill restaurant featuring fried chicken, plus billiards and a jukebox.

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La Dive

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Cheery natural wine specialist with frozen drinks & inventive snacks plus a psychedelic mural.

721 E Pike St (Seattle)

Cheery natural wine specialist with frozen drinks & inventive snacks plus a psychedelic mural.

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Burgers, steaks, salads & beer offered in a no-frills hangout with a neighborhood vibe.

8617 14th Ave S (Seattle)

Burgers, steaks, salads & beer offered in a no-frills hangout with a neighborhood vibe.

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Family-owned bar serving broasted chicken & pub grub since 1950, with TVs, a patio & a dance floor.

5613 4th Ave S (Seattle)

Family-owned bar serving broasted chicken & pub grub since 1950, with TVs, a patio & a dance floor.

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Breakfast cafe and stand-up comedy venue offering pub fare and weekend headliners.

3829 6th Ave (Tacoma)

Breakfast cafe and stand-up comedy venue offering pub fare and weekend headliners.

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Chill, pocket-sized raw seafood bar specializing in local fare & a well-curated natural wine list.

2505 2nd Ave #103 (Seattle)

Chill, pocket-sized raw seafood bar specializing in local fare & a well-curated natural wine list.

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Low-key, airplane-themed bar showcasing artisanal chocolates, wine & snacks, plus happy hour.

1300 E Pike St Ste 103 (Seattle)

Low-key, airplane-themed bar showcasing artisanal chocolates, wine & snacks, plus happy hour.

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Chez Phinney

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Casual, self-serve wine bar with 24 bottles on tap plus charcuterie, cheese, and other nibbles.

7400 Greenwood Ave N (Seattle)

Casual, self-serve wine bar with 24 bottles on tap plus charcuterie, cheese, and other nibbles.

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2 improve teams go head-to-head in front of a panel of judges while taking audience suggestions.

1428 Post Alley (Seattle)

2 improve teams go head-to-head in front of a panel of judges while taking audience suggestions.

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Improv comedy club based on audience suggestions also offering full bar with snacks plus classes.

3509 Fremont Ave N (Seattle)

Improv comedy club based on audience suggestions also offering full bar with snacks plus classes.

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The Hideout

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Dozens of paintings hang on the walls at this local hangout with signature drinks & bar snacks.

1005 Boren Ave (Seattle)

Dozens of paintings hang on the walls at this local hangout with signature drinks & bar snacks.

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Tasting bar with 30+ craft ciders, on tap & in bottles (food can be ordered for delivery).

708 N 34th St (Seattle)

Tasting bar with 30+ craft ciders, on tap & in bottles (food can be ordered for delivery).

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Ocho

Nightlife

A changing tapas menu, sangria & house cocktails served in a tiny, candlelit space.

2325 NW Market St (Seattle)

A changing tapas menu, sangria & house cocktails served in a tiny, candlelit space.

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BAR BISTRO

Nightlife

Eclectic New American fare, craft beer, house cocktails & wine served in a chic, trendy space.

1718 99th St E (Tacoma)

Eclectic New American fare, craft beer, house cocktails & wine served in a chic, trendy space.

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Smith Tower

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Iconic 1914 office tower featuring a speakeasy-style cocktail bar & a 35th-floor observatory.

506 2nd Ave (Seattle)

Iconic 1914 office tower featuring a speakeasy-style cocktail bar & a 35th-floor observatory.

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Multipurpose hub with a theater, basement bar, lounge, classic dining room & original 1920s decor.

2322 2nd Ave (Seattle)

Multipurpose hub with a theater, basement bar, lounge, classic dining room & original 1920s decor.

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Gathering place for rotating craft brews & an extensive whiskey selection plus weekly bagpipe music.

2122 2nd Ave (Seattle)

Gathering place for rotating craft brews & an extensive whiskey selection plus weekly bagpipe music.

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Bar Sur Mer

Nightlife

Upscale eatery offering small plates of seafood, meat and pasta, plus creative cocktails and wines by the glass.

219 N 85th St (Seattle)

Upscale eatery offering small plates of seafood, meat and pasta, plus creative cocktails and wines by the glass.

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Cozy, boutique comedy club on Capitol Hill with food and drinks, including happy hour.

328 15th Ave E (Seattle)

Cozy, boutique comedy club on Capitol Hill with food and drinks, including happy hour.

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