Here is a review of one of the more impressive establishments I've been in recently:
Targy's Tavern
600 West Crockett
Seattle, WA 98109
206-285-9700
There's a place tucked away in a sleepy corner of Queen Anne where everybody knows your name, but they're usually too drunk to recognize your face. It's a place that time and the health department have forgotten but unfortunately the local police have not. Hot links are the food of choice here and the cash machine only dispenses in-house "Targy Bucks". Targy's Tavern is the kind of place where eye contact will either get you a 30 minute dissertation on trawl gear, or a punch in the face. The Juke Box is still the best in town and they don't care if you dance, as long as it's with someone of the opposite sex. So make Targy's Tavern your next night out, and remember to bring your love for second hand smoke and a sense of humor. Because at Targy's, everything is a smoky, beer stained mess and by the time you leave, you will be too.
Sleastack's Security Tip: Familiarize yourself with the bar's layout. Especially the location of the front and back doors. Remember: fear is your friend.
Picture from Targy's
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