Good Bar

Good Bar is pretty damn good.
Some friends and I popped in for drinks/​dinner the other night, and it was a good time. The bar is sleek and the service was fantastic.
Drinks: I had Joe’s drink, which was right up my alley, with bourbon, amaro, and bitters. I also tasted Japanese Commercial Bank, and it just wasn’t my jam.
Food: Almost all of us got the sloppy joe, because, hello, it’s a sloppy joe! Good Bar’s version was elevated with Painted Hills beef, stout, and a Macrina ciabatta. It was so tasty, I mopped up every last bit from my plate. We also got the mussels, but those were less memorable.
Good Bar’s a fine place to kill a few hours if you’re in the area. The neighborhood’s a bit dicey at night, so make sure you grab a buddy.

DELICIOUS! Great cocktails and shockingly good food. We had the Mushroom Tart and the Sloppy Joe, both were such a treat that I’m trying to get back there right quick. Great service too. Only thing I didn’t like was boiled peanuts. Also, it’s real purrty in there. Go!

It was our second time visiting this Pioneer Square bar which I previously loved given the cool atmosphere. The place was almost completely empty and yet we received horrible service. Between two bartenders, a manager, and at least three other kitchen staff members we were never offered a second cocktail and our water remained empty. What a disappointment as we were hoping to have multiple drinks. There are much better places in Pioneer Square that I’d recommend instead since the drinks are equally good and the staff is more attentive. Avoid Good Bar and try Casco, Quality Athletics, or E. Smith Mercantile instead since they all have nice servers and will appreciate your business.

The service was as good as I have seen. The food and drinks were very, very good.
We walked in after a Seahawks game, the joint was nearly full and in literally a blink of an eye were offered a table. The table already set with carafe of water and lit candle. We were given menus immediately and within two minutes were offered a chance to order a beverage. We asked for another minute to review the menu and the server returned as requested and with great timing.
This is a «craft cocktail bar» this means some very unique offerings of both food and beverage. The Cadillac umm something and Corpse Reviver both amazing balance of interesting, good, comforting and not too strange. I eventually asked for a tequila with lime juice that was not on a cocktail menu and it was also very well done. So you can usually order what is not on the menu.
«Table touching» and service check ins were frequent, well timed and never awkward for us.
I had the sloppy joe and wife had a meat and cheese plate. The food is very high quality. I would say a touch heavy on the cinnamon in the sloppy joe, that’s a personal taste, but the bread it’s on So fresh and toasted perfectly, even delivered less than ten minutes after ordering. Her plate was well presented with very fine sauces.
Let’s see… The décor… The building is classic over 100 years old with marble and sculpted features combined with some very simple modern elements in the remodel. It’s nice. Me likey.
I was torn between 4 and 5 stars because of the sort of limited high end menu. That can sometimes turn me off, but because that’s the foody trendy thing they are going for, I think they hit the mark well without trying too hard to be different, they actually have a special feel, and again the highest level of quality service without being snooty. Our time is valuable so we really appreciate the effort by the staff front to back. Will come again. This was my second visit. The last time was late at night, much less crowded and also very nice for me.

Every aspect of this place feels welcoming. Even though it’s a large space, it feels warm and cozy, a nice respite from the chilly Seattle weather outside. The staff is friendly and helpful, able to make practically any classic cocktail you can think of, or if you’d like, concoct something new based on your preferences. The food doesn’t disappoint either– the Sloppy Joe and Shrimp & Grits Cake are two of my personal favorites. They even have homemade ice cream! Definitely one of my favorite spots in the city.

Sure, enjoy the beautiful room, the friendly service, the very fine craft cocktails that are as consistently good as any of Seattle’s finer cocktail bars. It’s all delightful.
But above all, make absolutely sure you get the Sloppy Joe.
Trust me.

I have only been here once however I walk by this place pretty regularly and it is always crowded.
Pros: the ambience is nice, it’s a cozy place yet has lots of windows all around, it’s in a section of pioneer that is not so exciting during the day but it’s definitely better at night. Located right across from the waterfall garden.
Happy hour menu is good, a couple of good drinks selection for $ 5 a pop.
The regular menu has some interesting dishes, I.e., sardine which was excellent.
Cons: the happy hour selections in terms of food is very limited and quantity of food is like a small bite (I.e., mussels — you get almost exactly 7 for $ 7)
And the wine pour is smaller than I’m used to. although they do use one of small glass container for measurement, nevertheless, it’s about 4 ounce pour, I guess for $ 5 can one really complain?
Overall-​cozy little with lots of libation drinks options and unique foods.

Meh.
Good bar doesn’t carry Crown Royal? Why not carry the world’s most popular whiskey? Told they never carry it.
A bit too snobby for me.
Couldn’t find anything on the ten item food menu to order. Wife’s food just ok.
Ordered coffee. Weak poop coffee served in fancy container.
This place is style over substance.
One positive. It was warm after the Seahawks game…
Better places almost anywhere.

I LOVE this bar. It’s actually a really GOOD bar. ;)
I tend to go here for happy hour. They have food and drink specials starting around $ 5. I would recommend the Americano and the marinated gin olives. Both are a great snack and a nice pick-​me-​up after a long day at work.
The bar itself is fairly spacious, but feels very intimate. Its’ bright and airy during happy hour, but at night it feels romantic and is dim. The prices in the evening, after happy hour, can be a bit steep. The food, though, from what I’ve tasted and smelled is well worth the price.
I would definitely recommend this bar if you are down in the Pioneer Square area. Enjoy!

How good is the good bar?
It’s not some random bar. That’s for sure! I’ve been to this spot a couple of times now. Happy hour seems reasonable and fair if you come early.
The good: libations. Ask the bartender to whip up your favorite liquor and flavor concoctions: they will. Or order it from the menu! Either way is good. I’m a little particular so I usually just tell them what kind of liquor and what not to put in i.e.: grape fruit or too much sugar/​sweet stuffs. They are super nice about it!
The ok: food
Baked oysters were rich but a little too breadcrumby for me.
Mussels — simple and tasty in garlic.
Roasted pork– tasted this from a friend. Not my favorite.
Meat & cheese plate: this I like!
Menu is almost short and sweet. It’s a good bar for happy hour. The views are beautiful too. It’s kind of standing alone! Glass all over. Cozy upstairs! Guess I’m a fan. That’s for sure!

Bartenders were a bit inattentive… the boiled peanuts with old bay were not very good at all… the country mule was good and my girlfriend enjoyed her old fashioned… I might have just gone on an «off» night so I’ll give it another shot, but nothing to write home about…

I wanted to like this place. It was written up for great cocktails and ambiance. Both were great but we went for dinner and were disappointed.
We ordered the boiled peanuts, potato fingerlings (Fries) and Sloppy Joe. All were OK. They were a little on the salty side which masked the actual flavor of the dish. The cocktails were good but not the best I’ve ever had.
I wish we hadn’t spent the money we did on this place and probably won’t be back. It wasn’t worth the distant parking and navigating through and over homeless people to get there for the mediocre food and drinks
Sorry, we tried.

Came here during happy hour. Stood at the bar (leaning over with credit card in hand) for about 12 minutes and received ZERO service. Wasn’t even acknowledged. So, we left.
I get it, happy hours here are busy, but a simple «I’ll be right with you» would have been nice.
However this place did seem cool and I’d like to try it… Hopefully we’ll have a better experience next time.

Great new bar in Pioneer Square, and great for late night. Wonderful atmosphere and fun crowd. Drinks are great.
The food menu is a little sparse and random. I would recommend the charcuterie for sure and salads. The boiled peanuts remind me of Old Bay and are yummy, though messy to eat!
This is definitely more of a bar than restaurant but works for me!

Solid late night place in Pioneer Square
A little bit more yuppy than other P Sq places
Drinks are great
Snacks aren’t bad
Wasn’t packed after a Mariners game

I only came here for drinks on a Saturday night. They have a decent space but boy was it packed. The music is loud too, not a good place to get drinks if you want to talk.
The food dishes that passed by us all looked amazing. I would come back to try their food in the near future.

Great place for happy hour drinks! Hh menu was limited with small plates. I really enjoyed the botanical sour. the alcohol/​bitters taste was well shaken which I was highly impressed with how smooth the cocktail was considering I’m a lightweight! Mussels had a good flavor but portions were a bit small. Pioneer square will enjoy this addition :)

FUCK YEAH, GOOD BAR!
I love this place. It has made my love for Pioneer Square return.
First of all, they have bank vault doors still intact, which, in my opinion, is BAD ASS. Second, their cocktails are super delicious (order a Joe’s Drink if you go, trust me). Third, THEY HAVE BOILED PEANUTS. The last time I had boiled peanuts was in New Orleans… almost 20 yrs ago. And before that? In my home country of Indonesia. So you *know* I order those every time I’m there.
The service is fantastic, the space is super cool, and their menu is great — apparently the sloppy joe is the best sloppy joe out there, according to my husband and a few others who have put it in their face holes.
Save a Joe’s Drink for me!

This place is a stunner.
Beautiful space, first of all. Clean and modern, with lots of ornate touches — from the crown molding to the balustrade to the columns — to give it splendor and a ton of character.
It seemed a bit slow for a Friday night when I came. The bar was full, but there were a few vacant tables on the main level. The upstairs was completely empty. It had a very casual and relaxed feel, and I really dug the downtempo trip hop mix they had going in the background.
The menu is not extensive but very thoughtful. I had three other people with me, and we sampled a few different dishes. We were blown away by almost everything we tried.
They have a pretty good selection of cheeses and charcuterie, $ 3 per ounce. We kicked it off with an ounce each of salame toscano, bresaola, mole salame, gouda, St. Nectaire, and Rocchetta. While everything was delicious, the wonderful combination of savory, sweet, and spicy in the mole salame easily caused me to develop a mini-​addiction.
Later on, we asked for a sardine, a sloppy joe, baked oysters, a couple of orders of braised beef with carrot spaetzle, fingerling potatoes, and a sunchoke and kohlrabi soup. Everything was a hit and all superbly prepared, but my personal favorite was the baked oysters! These babies got me all hot and bothered: crispy ham, chives, leek, bread crumbs. They come with a side of vinegary hot sauce, which I fully utilized. Lawdy lawd, the flavors just burst in your mouth all at once — creamy, briny, tart, that intense millisecond where the hot sauce hits your mouth in all the right places — and then you get that nice crunch from the crispy ham and bread crumbs. These oysters on their own are a good enough reason to come back!
I think my least favorite was the sloppy joe. It was good, and the meat was so tender, but a bit too sweet for me. If it were a tad more savory, I would’ve liked it much better.
Cocktails were on point as well. Whiskey drinkers, you’ll be excited about the Whiskey Smash.
Service was impeccable. Every staff member we encountered was personable, professional, attentive, and prompt.
I live a block away, so this place is super-​accessible to me. Even if I didn’t live this close, though, I’d still be planning many returns.

Good Bar really is a good bar and this is why:
Hospitality. An employee happened to see me approach their front door and he immediately opened it for me and welcomed me into the restaurant. I felt like was a guest walking into a 5 star hotel.

Accommodations. I was surprised I was allowed to place a to-​go order. I had an experience where a chef refused to make a to-​go order for me.
Atmosphere. When I was seated at the bar I noticed it was a busy place and customers around me were happy to be there. I liked being in a nice warm building when it was in the low 30’s outside.
Food. I had the Salt-​roasted fingerlings & potato salad aioli and Sloppy Joe for dinner. It was flavorful and filling. I chose the Sloppy Joe because it reminded me of the SNL sketch «Lunch Lady» with Chris Farley and Adam Sandler. I’m also a fan of potato salad.
Location. It’s only one block from the 3^rd and Main Metro bus stop. It’s also close to the International District/​Chinatown Station and the Sounder Train Station.
Acceptance. I felt comfortable being there. I had a great experience.