Open Late in Pike Place Market: White Horse Tavern

đź“Ť 1908 Post Alley, Seattle

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This is, hands-down, the chillest place in the Market. Sure, it’s great for a late-night drink, but it feels even more refreshing to duck inside away from the lingering early-evening crowds. It’s dim, but with airy clerestory windows for sunlight and air. The seating is soft and arranged in living-room-like clusters. Service is fast and friendly. They’re enough of a dive that they, until startlingly recently, only took cash, but their shelves are full of antiquated books to delight quieter crowds. They’re modeled after a gentle neighborhood English pub and can serve you up a decently priced glass of whiskey or a Pimm’s cup. The menu is pretty small, but sometimes includes cask beers, which are lukewarm, so do not be alarmed!

Open 5 pm to 2 am Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.

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Daytimes are what Pike Place Market is known for. But in the evening, a whole other market comes alive, one with drinks, dancing, and general revelry.

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Sarah Anne Lloyd

Sarah Anne Lloyd is a writer and lifelong Seattleite whose work has appeared in Seattle Met, The Stranger, Seattle Weekly, KNKX, and others. She lives on the outskirts of West Seattle with her partner, an absolutely perfect dog, and six terrifying chickens. Follow her on Twitter at @sarah