5 Cozy Seattle Pubs to Ease The Fall Chill

Sure, we love the clean lines, soaring ceilings and mirrored surfaces of Seattle’s ultra-hip cocktail bars as much as the next person. But after spending a day in the crisp autumn air, crunching through fallen leaves with friends, sometimes all you want is a warm, well-stocked pub to settle in and cozy up. 

The kind of spot that is stocked with classic pub favorites such as fish and chips, hearty burgers and beef dips. All paired, of course, with an ample supply of amber ale or as many hoppy IPAs as your heart desires. Is your mouth watering yet? Good. Here our picks for five cozy Seattle pubs that invite you to pull up a bar stool and snuggle up with some of the tastiest brews in town.

1. Tippe and Drague

The welcoming red brick facade of Tippe and Drague is the first indication that warm, delicious goodies lie within. The Beacon Hill pub alehouse keeps its beer game high with 16 rotating taps of regional craft beers (check the daily live list for what’s currently being offered) paired with classic share plates such as nachos or tasty hearty sandwiches. We recommend you try the Cuban, a meaty mix of slow-cooked pork and ham topped with Gruyere, mustard and pickles on ciabatta.

2.  Beveridge Place Pub

Looking for a pub where you can easily while away an afternoon? Going to Beveridge Place Pub isn’t too different from hanging out in your family basement — with 36 beers on tap. This West Seattle spot is divided into a quieter front room, with squishy couches and board games, and a game room where you can enjoy louder activities such as darts, foosball and pool.

Beveridge has niftily circumvented the tiny obstacle of not having a kitchen by offering a menu book full of take-out and delivery options from local restaurants. They even encourage you to bring food from home so they can concentrate on crafting their specialty: quality beer.

3. Hale’s Ales

The pub portion of Hale’s Ales brings the Old World feel of a traditional English public house to the Fremont area. Their beers are sourced directly from the companion brewery, which opened in 1983 and has basically kept the original recipe for Hale’s Pale American Ale ever since. If you can’t resist a good, hoppy IPA, we recommend the Supergoose IPA, which blends citrus and pine aromas with a rich body.

Pair your brew with classic pub grub, such as an old-school favorite like bratwurst and mash or if you want to try something new, sample the more contemporary yaki salmon quinoa sauté. For a surefire pub experience, you’ve gotta go with the Hale’s shepherd’s pie, made with regional ground beef with carrots, onions and peas smothered in rich gravy and topped with mashed potatoes and cheese, it is pure creamy goodness.

4. The Nabob

Located on the lower southeast side of Queen Anne Hill, The Nabob is named for the “Nabobs,” who were British governors in the Mogul’s Empire in India. Despite its historical terminology, the Nabob is definitely a Seattle spot, offering local West Coast beers on tap like Manny’s, Rainier and Georgetown Porter. The food menu is full of classics with modern twists. Sample the Gruyere steak sandwich, which takes the classic flat iron steak to the next level by placing it on a Brioche bun, piling on caramelized onions and garlic aioli and topping it off with Gruyere cheese.

5. Bramling Cross

With a drink list that boasts eight local draft selections and more than 50 different bottled beers and ciders, there’s no fear of going thirsty at Bramling Cross, a gastropub on Ballard Avenue. However, the real star of the show is the pub’s food menu. You’ll find tasty treats ranging from fresh shellfish and smoked trout to classically prepared chicken wings and pickle fries. If you’re really hungry, try the dynamite chicken, an entire fried chicken served with grits and collard greens.

As fall moves in, warm and comfortable pubs with good food and better drinks will be your safe haven from the outside chill. After all, there’s nothing better than spending a blustery afternoon cozied up with your friends as you sip on a refreshing beer or two in one of Seattle’s friendly watering holes. Bottoms up!

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