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Alibi Room
Categories: Restaurants American (New) Nightlife Bars Lounges Nightlife Dance Clubs American (New), Lounges, Dance Clubs [Edit]
85 Pike StSte 410
(between Western Ave & Post Aly)
Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood: Downtown
(206) 623-3180
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 3 pm - 2 am
Fri-Sun 12 pm - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
215 reviews for Alibi Room
Review Highlights
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"Don't forget to check out the gum wall." In 45 reviews -
"May I suggest their Spicy Mac & Cheese." In 10 reviews -
"...the typically-tourist ridden [no offense] Pike Place Market." In 20 reviews
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215 reviews in English
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Review from Krista G.
5/21/2012
Pizza here rules! Killer selection and superb service. The special pie of the night was asparagus, goat cheese, bacon and onions! Better yet was the meat lovers pie! I could have eaten just one more piece. We wolfed down both had a few drinks, told some tall tales, and laughed loudly!
I knocked one star because the bathroom was disgusting and that always makes me think the kitchen could be.
The place gets grooving as they have dancing downstairs. We didn't shake our ass there we just filled our tummies:) Great pies, did I mention that? -
Review from lauren h.
Garden Grove, CA
5/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
I really enjoyed Alibi Room.
We walked from our hotel (Sheraton) and felt like spies in an old movie when we took this alley to our destination.
The coolest part about Alibi is the exterior, they have, what is known as the "gum wall" on the outside. People essentially decorate this wall with gum.
Pretty sweet, if you ask me.
When we got inside, it was dark, but appropriate. Apparently, they had a dj on the bottom floor, but we were starving and the pizzas looked and smelled delicious!
After ordering many cocktails, we ordered the caprese salad, pizza with cheese and pineapple and another pizza with feta (yummmy).
Everything was seriously so good. I would definitely visit Alibi Room again. -
Review from Leah B.
2/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
I would never have found this place if it wasn't for the friend I went with.
We stopped by on a Friday night and my friend was amazed at how "empty" it was. I was happy with the crowd there. It's a narrow room, so it could get packed quick.
We had a few drinks, no food (though I would like to try some) and headed downstairs to check out their "dance floor".
It's like watching the mating ritual of some exotic jungle birds down there. TOTAL MEAT MARKET. The ratio of guys to gals was way off (like 15 guys and 7 gals).
You could tell the girls just wanted to dance with their friends but 2 or 3 guys would swarm around them any time they hit the dance floor.
The edges of the floor are filled with broken glass from dropped drinks (be wary ladies in sandals).
The music selectio was so so. When we arrived the DJ was in the middle of an early 2000s bump and grind set and changed over to Skrillex (which me and my friend loved) but it quickly cleared the floor.
The dancefloor/lower bar area is quite small. I bet only 30 people could fit down there and it would be HOT and sweaty.
I'll try and drag some lady friends out here one night to see what trashy fun we can have. -
Review from Christine K.
Federal Way, WA
5/21/2012
Had a horrible experience at the Alibi Room this weekend. I was setting my beer on the table, and the glass SHATTERED. Mind you, I was not totally drunk and slamming it on the table, I put it down with average force and it shattered in my hand, so I had glass all over my jeans and flip-flopped feet, was soaked with beer, and was now gushing blood from my fingers. An employee from the Alibi came to clean up the mess and offered me two band aids. As I was walking down to the bathroom to clean up, I heard him say "That's happened a couple times today!" Time to invest in some sturdier glasses, man!!!
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Review from Yumi H.
San Francisco, CA
5/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
We were all pretty tired when we got to Alibi Room. It was really crowded inside, so most of us just sat in a booth. Out of the other places in downtown Seattle, I think this was the only place I remember not having tater tots on their menu haha. I do remember the "gum wall" outside and the famous alley!
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Review from Daren D.
4/7/2012
This was a nice spot to munch & drink. 1 Dark & Stormy and Dungeness Crab Dip, si vous plait. Pretty good. It's interesting to walk downtown mid-week, quiet chill night and then enter here. Alive. Active. Conversations. Et al. Cool beans. And that artwork!
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Review from Alissa K.
2/17/2012
There is an absolute dearth of decent happy hours in downtown Seattle. After a year of working near Pioneer Square, I thought I had tried it all and mentally stamped everything with 2-3 stars.
Then my coworker found the Alibi Room on Yelp. Across from the Gum Wall, you say? Intriguing.
Not too crowded, charmingly dark ambiance, drafts for $3.50, Elysian IPA (!), Fremont Winter Ale (!!), and $5 pizza. Sold. -
Review from Krystin T.
Seattle, WA
2/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
When my boyfriend suggested we go here with some friends, I balked. "Isn't that some sort of Belltown dance club?" I asked, mildly horrified that he would subject me to such a thing. Little did I know that the upper floor of this place is actually a pretty chill, decent bar - apparently, the dance floor is hiding downstairs but I didn't venture down far enough to see it.
This is one of those dark, cozy bars with fancy drinks. I forget exactly what I drank, but it was some type of citrus-y cocktail; this isn't really a place that makes you want to sit back with a beer. While I enjoyed the ambiance, it's a little too crowded on a weekend night for my taste. We had to wait at the front for awhile before even being allowed in, and it got to the point that I had to go outside in the cold because I couldn't take being bashed into one more time.
It was also a little bit loud, although I did enjoy the music selection. If they turned it down just a titch it would be perfect. I don't venture into the more touristy parts of Seattle very often, but if I find myself there looking for a drink again, I'd hit up the Alibi Room - just preferably on a slightly less-crowded night! -
Review from john-michael c.
Santa Clara, CA
1/12/2012
You're in Seattle... its cold.. you're surrounded by tourists... you're dodging flying fish.... you're stuffed to the gills with seafood, both raw and cooked.... you're looking for some time to yourself, of a more inebriated persuasion..
then...
you fell down the stairs and peeled yourself off the wall of gum to find yourself outside a seemingly small venue filled with dark corners promising alcoholic oblivion.
But if you want wake up from paradise, they also serve food.
;D -
Review from Adriana K.
Seattle, WA
3/29/2012
I have mixed feelings as I have come to the Alibi room on and off for years. The downstairs turns into a hopping dance floor...around midnights on weekends. Until then, its hit or miss. The last time I was there, the bass was so loud, it was shaking drink glasses off of the back buffet where I happened to be standing and kept getting dirty looks from people who thought it was me breaking glasses - by the time we realized the cause, there was shattered glass all over, and when we mentioned it to one of the staff, they were really too busy to care. I went with a drink the bartender recommended, which unfortunately, was terrible - don't ever try Absolute Mandarin in a Greyhound... besides that, the DJ I last heard was actually pretty good, and had some fun video footage.
I would recommend the upstairs where it is quieter, with better service (understandably so, as i felt bad for the waitstaff that had to deal with the heckling drunks downstairs). -
Review from Pete I.
Solomons, MD
2/22/2012
Service was OK, but none too friendly. Food was fairly tasty, but was a big grease fest. Worst of all, I bit into something hard like a small piece of glass or something. I told the bartender and I felt like he challenged me. He said 'where is it?' and I pointed to the pile of chewed pizza I had to spit out on my plate. No offer to comp bill, nothing.
l thought the place sucked and got the impression that they cater to the 20-something crowd who don't mind the occasional piece of glass or excessive grease in their food, as long as it's cheap. -
Review from Arry Y.
12/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Pretty good happy hour. I'm not a big fan of this place... mainly because it kinda has a weird smell to me (I'm weird and particular about smells) and it's really crowded. I'm always on standby to get bumped or bonked on the head with every person that walks by me. It's by the very "cool" gum wall in the Post Alley by Pike Place Market. They have a dark basement dungeon you can use for parties... also not a big fan of.
Nice things to eat/drink:
- Truffle Tre Fungi Pizza (very good)
- 206 Martini (very strong)
- Spicy mac (it's... okay).
I'd go back, but not something I'd proactively pick myself. -
Review from Noe C.
Seattle, WA
4/2/2012
Getting to the Alibi Room is kind of creepy...but in an adventurous kind of way! The pizza was pretty good, drinks were pretty strong, but the wine list was weak. It worth checking out. I went Sunday night and it had a decent crowd...I can't wait to check out happy hour.
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Review from Cece I.
Seattle, WA
3/25/2012 2 photos
i enjoy going to this place with my fiance. Super chill and great background music. I don't feel rushed and the customer service is always on par.
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Review from Ryan G.
11/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went here on a Friday night and got seated right away. Beer selection was pretty good, they offered a lot of micro brews and IPA's which I appreciated.
We ate the artichoke crab dip and it was great, fresh ingredients and didn't overwhelm your taste buds.
When I used the restroom I noticed they have a night club below the restaurant which I thought was odd - I tried to peek in to see but the hallway leading to it from the stairs was packed with people and I decided it was not worth ruining my new shoes.
Overall: Located at Pike Place right across from the gum wall this restaurant/club scores big with well made food and proper beer selection. -
Review from Paul R.
2/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
My first impression was it's very dark in here, followed by it's very dark in here. Once I got accustomed to the light level I found a super charming space that is befitting of the name the Alibi Room. It was refreshing to go somewhere I could talk at a normal level and be heard by the other 2 people I was there with and be able to hear everything they said too. it's a quiet cozy place with a killer happy hour. All the food was great (we ordered off the happy hour menu) and inexpensive drinks were just right. Our waitstaff was excellent and very attentive without the feeling of being rushed our hovered over. A perfect end to the day.
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Review from Kristin T.
Kirkland, WA
2/28/2012
SPICY. MAC. AND. CHEESE. BOMB! Love the ambiance. Great drinks! I love this place.
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Review from Jessica B.
Seattle, WA
Totally decent place with good food!
Pizza = good
Mac and cheese = VERY good!!
Beer = yes please
Resident ghost = Always a crowd pleaser.
They were able to seat a big group of 9 on short notice even though they were pretty busy. Good service too!
I love that it's tucked away in an alley and close to the gum wall. Great place for locals to take tourist friends from out of town, or just stop by for dinner and a beer when they're downtown.
Dim lighting is almost too dim, but adds to the atmosphere. -
Review from Erica L. O.
Seattle, WA
11/13/2011
Great ambience and very accommodating for large groups with such a tiny space. Pizza is delish and served up on a wooden cutting board which is held up by a large can of olives. Great hidden spot for a date or get a good feel for Seattle chill night life....
drinks are good and moderately priced. go during the day to get half off your pizza! -
Review from Cynthia L.
Seattle, WA
11/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friend had the private room booked for her birthday party. It was a great set up, and there was a private bar too.
But then there was this random fog machine... that just... fogged the entire room ever 20 minutes. It was a little odd.
It's also a bit loud.
But apparently around 11/12 at night, it's the place to be, because that private room downstairs turns into a mini club. -
Review from Etta T.
10/22/2011
Alibi Room - possibly the best drinking establishment in the market. The service is always fantastic and the atmosphere makes me feel: romantic, pensive, thirsty and .... "so much for the afterglow".
If you miss out on the Green Eggs and Ham pizza - then you may as well just buy a minivan, because your life has officially passed you by.
I refuse to eat pizza now unless it has a fried egg on it. And pesto... served atop a giant can of olives.
We like to go here pre-showbox and I recommend you do the same.
PS: No offense about the minivan -
Review from Adam T.
Nuzzled in the alleyway next to the gum-wall, Alibi room has a certain speakeasy appeal to it. You probably wouldn't know it's there if you didn't know that it's there kind of spot.
It's pretty petite as an establishment, but well worth the lines to get a seat or a drink. I've seen many local restaurant staff also use this as an after-work decompression room over a few hand-crafted cocktails and a pie or two (pizza for us west-coasters).
The pie is legit! The sausage and basil, although very simplistic from an ingredient standpoint, is just teeming with flavor. I could probably kill a 1/2 a pie myself it was so f'n good!
Also, for being such a small place, the service staff are very friendly, warm and generally accommodating, which I find to be rare in such a spot in demand. It appears they really try to do what they can to get everyone what they want (a table to dine, a cocktail, point someone to the restroom, etc).
Aside from the pie, we only had the bruschetta and the peppered brie/apple/honey, both of which were stellar.
Bottom line here is that this is an excellent spot to go out to. If just for a cocktail or for a few apps and some pie, Alibi Room is cozy but has an excellent vibe, great service staff, killer food and a fun ambiance. Get there! -
Review from Marvin M.
10/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Really great thin crust pizza. And not too shabby of a bar as well. Fair warning, these pizzas look bigger than you think. For 3 of us, we mistakenly ordered our own pizzas and could barely finish 2 of them. I recommend ordering 2 pizzas for every 3 people.
The pizza menu itself is varied with unique offerings like "Green Eggs and Ham". This particular pizza has pesto, ham, and cracked eggs on the crust.
The atmosphere was real chill and laidback. It's the perfect spot for a date. It was like an intimate pizza bar.
I also liked that it was in an alley across from the famous gum wall at Pikes Market. -
Review from Jaime K.
Concord, CA
2/26/2012
This place rocks...and it's right in Post Alley across from the gum wall. If you are looking for somewhere to "duck away" (literally) for a quick cocktail and a wood-fired pizza, this place is a must.
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Review from Tara G.
Eugene, OR
My friend and I went here for dinner on a busy Saturday evening. I had a really hard time locating the place and luckily stumbled upon it. But if you make it around the alley bend and find it-GO THERE. It's pretty small and cozy so it was super full. We sat at the bar area and ordered food instead of waiting for a table but were perfectly comfortable people watching up there. The pizza was where it was at! I had the Sausage and Basil pizza and it was pretty spectacular! I really liked the atmosphere of this place.
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Review from Nicole L.
10/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is right across from the gum wall (kinda gross, kinda cool) and makes hecka strong cocktails!
Stopped by Alibi Room for a drink and a snack before a late dinner. Ordered the spicy mac and it was quite good, probably not Beecher's status but good in it's own right. It was very cheesy and the spice came as a kick at the end of each bite. -
Review from Valerie S.
Puyallup, WA
2/23/2012
A bit small and crowded when I went, but the host was very nice and the pizza was delicious, they had a few porters on tap and I was happy about that... Not a great place if you're really trying to have a conversation at least on a weekend evening. I'll have to try it out agin another time, possibly earlier.
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Review from Bob S.
San Diego, CA
10/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Somethin about this place just gets my goat. The wife and I always make a point to stop by Alibi when we're in Seattle.
The early afternoon ambiance, flavorful beers on tap, and fantastic lunch/happy hour menu just make the whole Pikes experience that much better.
A great place to duck away from the madness.
Last but not least, it was here that we found a piece of art hanging that now hangs in our living room in San Diego. Made by none other than the talented Brooke Westlund (http://www.brookewestl...). -
Review from Barn e.
Santa Monica, CA
1/15/2012
I had a bad experience yesterday when the lame ass bartender was giving me attitude for ordering one last round at last call. I asked the bartender for two beers, he acknowledged my order then looked away. He continued cleaning up and he basically ignored my order and it never came. Another bartender came by and I reordered my drinks and he delivered them within the minute. The only reason why this place is getting 2 stars is because the 2nd bartender was cool. Screw you bartender#1, don't hate on peeps who work 8-5 who can go out on Friday nights. I will not be returning to this place.
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Review from Deanna D.
8/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great bar tucked away in Pike Place Market with views of the gum wall from the bar seats. The ambiance is great: dark, dim lighting, inviting and cozy...great date spot. The bartender was friendly and attentive as were the other bar patrons.
They have a nice small selection of local brew and some tasty bites on the menu. We had a few beers and the spicy mac & cheese which was piping hot, creamy, and had a nice crunchy topping. It was not really spicy but tasty nevertheless. Overall a great stop in the area especially if you need a break from the market. -
Review from Juan T.
Tacoma, WA
10/2/2011
Looking for a place full of young people, but where you don't have to elbow your way to the bar and constantly hear the phrases "Here you go boss" or "Thanks, chief"? Alibi Room is for you.
Came here to wind down our night in Seattle and ordered a pizza and a few beers. The place was crowded, but not too crowded with young folks. The atmosphere was loud, but still allowed for conversation. Enjoyed the pizza and the music.
Did not get a chance to check out the downstairs lounge, but it seemed like people were enjoying themselves. The upstairs was the perfect place to grab a snack, while maintaining the semi-drunken social haze of the evening. -
Review from Gia G.
Parker, CO
8/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Probably my favorite place that we went to while in Seattle! It is a good idea to go during happy hour because the pizza's are half price.
I went with my friend Keith and we got the hummus for an app, a few drinks and the Andouille Sausage & Cherry Pepper za! Nom nom nom it was soo yummy.
I highly reccomend it. -
Review from Aaron J.
Seattle, WA
8/23/2011
Had a pretty decent experience the very first time I came here. It was a bit difficult to find, hidden away in Pike Place Market, but that's what kind of added to the experience. Trying to find that tucked away secret promising a nice reward for your efforts in the end, and it did. There it was, right across from the gum wall.
The second I entered, the bartender, Mitch, greeted me immediately and asked what I wanted to drink. Very friendly service. To make my first experience there even better, they gave one of my drinks to me for free! Talk about generous! To all who come here, I do recommend the Governor. You'll thank me later. When it comes to mixing drinks, these guys definitely know what they're doing.
On a second visit, I decided this time to try one of their much-talked-about pizzas. After all that I've heard, I wanted to try something new and not just your standard, everyday pizza. After getting a recommendation, I went for the Green Eggs & Ham. Thank you to Dr. Seuss for inspiring the name, and thank you Alibi Room. That first bite was, simply put, delicious. Don't know how I can describe it better.
Wonderful staff, great food, great drinks, and awesome atmosphere. To all who read this, just be sure to save me a seat at the bar on Thursday nights! -
Review from Thy R.
2/15/2011
The first thing that I observed after I opened the main door is the smell. I'm not sure if it's a "cheesy" smell or chlorine (like a cleanser or something). It was a turn-off at first but after few minutes, I was immuned to it.
One other complaint is the noise. The room is so concentrated and it gets really loud. 2 ladies beside us are kind a tipsy and they laugh like HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Our table is also very small but that was fine.
If you heard that this is a tourist trap, ignore it and I'm sure you'll have a great time. I won't bring my parents here though, it's too LOUD. If you are a tourist with parents and kids, venture somewhere else (I'm not pointing this in a negative way).
Service is great and very good pizza. The drink I ordered (I forgot the name but I think it says like Seattle favorite or something) is also very refreshing.
I'm making this 5 stars because I really like the interior. It reminds me of family owned tapa bars. We also had a great time. -
Review from Paul T. K.
Washington, DC
6/28/2011
On a Thursday night in Seattle, most things downtown close up shop by 10, which is really unfortunate for such a great city. The Alibi Room, however, is open late every night, with full food service right till the end.
The atmosphere is pretty solid. Dark and comfortable, like a good bar should be, with classic Seattle touches like dark wood and industrial flourishes along the walls and ceiling.
Service is quick and friendly. The food is completely nom-able and pretty cheap (I'm coming from DC, where you'd need to add $4 or $5 to everything on the menu). I had a pizza with roasted garlic and capers and was absolutely impressed with it. Beautiful wood-fired crust, perfectly melted cheese, a good sauce in between. The pizza was served in a great little visual joke, with a cutting board on top of a giant can of olives that serves as a stand. Practical for The Alibi Room and makes for a good conversation piece. My friend had their cajun mac and cheese, which was nice and spicy but perfectly baked and oh-so cheesy.
Next time I'm in Seattle, I'll definitely be back at The Alibi Room (and on the way out you can take a picture with the gum wall!). -
Review from Annie J.
Seattle, WA
6/18/2011
FABULOUS place to hold a party! Corey was simply amazing from our very first interaction with him as we planned a big (surprise) birthday party using the downstairs bar. Menu options, specialty cocktail for our birthday girl, décor suggestions - and way more "sure, yes" responses, than anything they said no to. And - the price - um, wow! No 'Tab minimum", no reservation deposit, no clumsy payment terms (yes, the "free" space that would otherwise be unused till 10pm is genius business, but they treat you like special guests every step of the way!). Dave ~ you are a master bartender and added to our party ~ thank you!
I have coordinated and helped put on a ton of events, and this is - BY FAR - the easiest, friendliest, most organized venue I have ever worked with on a party! Thank you Alibi Room and Happy 40th KC! -
Review from Remy-Anne V.
San Jose, CA
4/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hole in the wall found right across from the gum wall! Was a Sunday night in Seattle and me and my two friends decided to take a night stroll for drinks..
I'll have to admit, it was off the beaten path. But hang a right after the gum wall and its like the secret garden/ dive bar.This place was a little sketchy at first. Dim lighting and a sighting if a man in a bright pink gorilla suit, seriously. Reminded me of a cabin or being under deck on a ship... Haha don't ask me where i get these analogies.. But it's definitely a local dive bar where ppl come for some late night drinks n food. We were still full from eating all day, so just drinks were on the agenda.
I only had a cucumber/mint drink. Not great. I expected a lot more flavor. Maybe they didn't marinate the cucumbers long enough?! Who knows. I seemed to babysit my drink due to the fact that it was mediocre. A table next to us ordered some pizza and it looked mighty tasty, if only our bellys weren't about to burst at the seams we would have ordered some.
Anywho, our local friend said the second floor was more of a "club" setting on the better nights. Weren't witness to that unfortunately. Overall, OK.. next time in Seattle on a sunday night and looking for some drinks (and a place to stay warm) I'll stop by here... -
Review from Matt H.
Everett, WA
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
Definitely order a cucumber fizz. Very yummy. Good spot.
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Review from Khristian V.
Lakewood, WA
7/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
You walk into a pretty dark, small bar that's only found if you can notice the small, small, ..really small sign before the door. It's like the best-kept secret of the typically-tourist ridden [no offense] Pike Place Market. Inside you really don't feel so odd in your own city anymore. There's a sizeable bar, a downstairs dance floor, and a guy tossing pizza dough beside a fire oven, wildly a-blaze.
They have many signature cocktails, plenty of brews on draught, and bottles of everything in between. Pull up a chair, enjoy the libations, and stay long enough for a pizza to share with a friend. I wish I had.
Alibi Room is awesome. It's true Seattle. -
Review from Paula S.
Seattle, WA
1/10/2012
We live literally 5 minutes away from Alibi room and just discovered it in the past few weeks and I have a hard time not thinking about going back at least once a week, and so far we have. The ambiance is cool with the exposed brick and candlelight. Service has always been great. I wish I catch her name but server with the curly brown hair always treats us like old friends. Then there's the pizza.... So freaking good. Love the pine n swine, husband loves the green eggs and ham. Every combination I've tried is out of this world. Drinks are well crafted and a nice beer selection as well. Happy hour is a great deal but pies are reasonably priced and worth every penny.
