Tavern Law


Tavern Law is a bar on Seattle's Capitol Hill, in the U.S. state of Washington. Brian McCracken and Dana Tough opened the speakeasy-themed establishment in 2009. A sibling bar Needle & Thread is accessed via Tavern Law.

Description

The speakeasy-themed bar Tavern Law operates in the Trace Lofts building on Seattle's Capitol Hill. One published walking guide of the city has described the bar as a "very inconspicuous neo-speakeasy", and another guide by Moon Publications has said Tavern Law has an "old timey-theme" with vintage drink recipes. The business is named after the 1832 law that legalized alcohol consumption in public establishments.
The dark interior has a long, curved bar, as well as a "secret" upstairs bar called Needle & Thread, which is accessible by calling a staff member from a telephone booth. There is also a mural of a woman, shelves with old law books, and vintage typewriters.
The drink menu has approximately forty cocktails. The pink-colored 7 Star Cooler is a moonshine cocktail with lime juice and soda water.

History

Brian McCracken and Dana Tough opened the bar in 2009.

Reception

The Not for Tourists Guide to Seattle has called the bar "speakeasy chic".