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Polar Bar

Hotel Bar$$$$
Seattle Central Business District, Seattle
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     b ǝıןןǝʞ
    "bar and let Viktor"(3 Tips)
    Ken
    "Have a flaming absinthe!"(3 Tips)
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  •  b ǝıןןǝʞ
     b ǝıןןǝʞMarch 1, 2014
    Sit at the bar and let Viktor do his magic with the Absinthe, be sure to find out which of the Absinthe fits you best. Viktor be sure to steer you in the right direction.
  • Eric G.
    Eric GottloebMay 31, 2013
    The Manhattan is amazing. The spray Arbeg in the glass before putting the cocktail in. Perfect.
  • Jason E.
    Jason EdwardsAugust 16, 2014
    Make sure you watch when they make your cocktail. It's quite a show!
  • tom m.
    tom malloryJuly 23, 2014
    This place is amazing. I want to go put on a 1950: suit it's so retro and classy.
  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris CamargoSeptember 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Trumer Pils, served in authentic glasses. Awesome!
  • Greg R.
    Greg RDecember 30, 2014
    Great looking and comfortable bar with lots of seating.
  • Asma K.
    Asma KhanJune 28, 2013
    Settle into the velvet couches on either side of the tall hearth and be transported back to Seattle’s days as the gateway to the Klondike
  • girl jo
    girl joMarch 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    tip viktor well! he's an amazing bartender with the best stories!
  • Michelle D.
    Michelle D.November 12, 2014
    Have Moscow Mule or two and then take a room upstairs.
  • Celeste T.
    Celeste ThayerAugust 16, 2014
    Great bar service!
  • girl jo
    girl joMarch 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    the best bar in Seattle.
  • David T.
    David ThompsonApril 4, 2012
    Best Manhattan in town
  • Dre
    DreJanuary 10, 2013
    Try anything with blood orange
  • Shawn K.
    Shawn KummrowMarch 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the kobe sliders or mahi tuna tacos.
  • Chris A.
    Chris AlstonAugust 14, 2011
    Wear classes and hold a pipe... Then look down at the little people...
  • Jim K.
    Jim KlebanAugust 27, 2011
    $6.60 stellas. Chillaxing musics
  • ian r.
    ian roskovichDecember 22, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Used to be so much better. Service is pretty awful now.
  • Cam B.heart icon on user image
    Cam BruceMarch 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't waste your time. Service is extremely slow, and they have no interest in getting better.
  • Ken
    KenApril 16, 2011
    Have a flaming absinthe!
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