The Pine Box

The drinks were good, slightly on the strong side without making them taste awful. They were willing to make a new drink at our request for something that wasn't on their menu. The fresh baked (huge!) cookie was SO delicious! The bartenders were attentive and informative and took the time to tell us a little about the history of the place... very cool. All in all a great experience and we will definitely be returning!

So there are four things that make this place as good as it is. 1) The atmosphere is undeniably cool. It's loud at times, but the vibe works. The building was originally Seattle most famous funerary chapel (and it's on Pine Street, get it?) and they like to play with that fact a bit. Notice all the pews and artwork? 2) The staff is killer. There's a distinct punk/metal look like you'd expect in in Seattle, but my God are they friendly and patient. That said, there are occasional runs on the bar, so as a courtesy, read the beer list before you get to the front and always tip well (round up from 20%). I like these guys and I want the best people to stick around. 3) The beer list. It's not just IPA, but they've got that covered too. They are very picky about their beers and they use very short lines to tap their kegs so it always tastes as intended. They keep at least two ciders (usually a sweet and a dry), and they've got a reasonable bar without any real focus. 4) The food is a little more exciting than you'd expect. They've got a proper pizza oven here (and being a former funeral home, you might wonder what else that oven was for) and they make some impressively rich pizzas. These are the 14" not-quite-New-York-but-definitely-not-Chicago sort of pizzas you see a lot of in the PNW. Theyve got some tasty nachos and sandwiches as well. If you bring your pup to their covered porch in the summer, let the kitchen know. They might bring your pupper some bacon. Now for the cons... Parking is basically the same thunder dome situation you see everywhere on Cap Hill. This place is popular and you might see long lines for the bar on weekends. They move quickly so long as everyone follows etiquette. The music can get loud in the main area. It's a Seattle bar so... At least it's pretty good music. Food advisory: When they use the word "garlic" on their menu, what they really mean is "GARLIC!". But can you blame them? If there's a bar for vampires, this is it. Since you've read this far, I can tell you that the "not-so-secret" VIP area is up a crooked set of stairs behind a curtain to the right of the bar. Its pretty sexy up there.

Very chill little bar with a great staff and casual vibe. The lore and looks alone are worth the trip but stay for cocktails, snacks and good conversations! We hung out for a few hours, talking to other travelers and regulars alike! Everyone has such great stories! They have a pretty great happy hour and a fantastic cocktail menu. The beer offerings are plentiful and rotate based on availability. Parking in the area is a bit of a drag, so plan accordingly! We parked in a paid lot on the side of the building, but it is my understanding that is it not affiliated with the bar.

This is a unique building transformed into a bar. We enjoyed sitting up in the mezzanine and playing a couple card games. They do have happy hour for food and drinks, so be sure to flip through the menu on the bar! Good local taps. The service was only adequate. This could easily have been a 5 star bar with a more personable bartender, but I still recommend making the stop!

Former mortuary turned taproom featuring an extensive tap list with pnw pours. Right up my alley 🪦🍻 with frightful decor and an eclectic vibe, pretty good food too. Have to order at the bar or on your phone. Caesar salad with pretzel bite croutons was really good as was the pulled pork sando but hubs said brisket sando was too fatty and bun too dense. All in all fun place to visit when in Seattle, close to Paramount.