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Election Results in Seattle: Where to Eat, Drink, and Bite Your Nails

Party like your life depends on the outcome

by Dylan Joffe
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by Dylan Joffe
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Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and you, the nervous voter. The only way to deal with Election Day this year is to get out of the house on Tuesday, November 8, surround yourself with friends, and have a series of very stiff drinks. (And hey, at least you've got legal weed to take the edge off.) Eater's got your back — here is your go-to list of places to deal with the final, nail-biting hours of the 2016 election season. These restaurants and bars are hosting special events, slinging discounted drinks and bites, and rewarding the wearing of pantsuits. In many cases, you'll want to bring proof that you voted.

Don't be at home celebrating or sobbing alone — toast America's nerve-wracking entrance into the next four (or, let's be honest, eight) years in good company, as you all frantically refresh Vox's comprehensive, clearheaded election coverage.

Note: Map points are listed roughly south to north and are not ranked by preference. Where will you spend a tense evening on November 8? Show it some love in the comments, send an email, or start a forum thread in its honor.

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Admiral Bird

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This West Seattle spot is hosting a “Nasty Woman Party” for all of Seattle’s Hillary-voting "nastiest birds." Spots have to be reserved, so contact the business directly on Facebook to confirm. There will be food and drink specials, but most importantly, discounts for powersuits.

2600 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 305-7182
(206) 305-7182
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The Showbox

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Dan Savage and The Stranger are hosting an election party — what more could you want? There will be drink specials and more than enough snark to go around. Bite your nails in good company as you watch the results and drink away your sorrows or pop celebratory bubbles.

1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 628-3151
(206) 628-3151

Frolik Kitchen and Cocktails

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Schmooze with local media mavens and help yourself to free appetizers at KCTS 9 and Crosscut’s election party at Frolik Kitchen and Cocktails. RSVPs are required, so you know it’ll be fancy.

1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 971-8000
(206) 971-8000
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The Westin Seattle

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The biggest in party in town doesn’t cost a dollar to attend. The Washington State Democratic Party is throwing a free shindig at The Westin Seattle with guests of honor including Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Pat Murray. Rub elbows with Washington’s electoral elite and celebrate or commiserate with the best of them.

1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-1000
(206) 728-1000

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Neumos

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Find drink specials and “patriotic surprises” for anyone over the age 21 at this Election Extravaganza. Shindig starts at 4 p.m.

925 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 628-0888
(206) 628-0888

Comet Tavern

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This election party is serving up a steaming hot dish of everything there is to love about the Comet: cheap drink specials and a zero-tolerance policy for racism. The fun doesn’t stop there: the Comet is providing a political caricature artist, election props for the photo booth, 25-cent Jello shots with an “I Voted” sticker, cupcakes, raffles, swag bags, gift cards, a DJ, and probably more. Get there early for $4 pitchers at 4 pm.

922 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-5678
(206) 323-5678
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Central Cinema

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Get your results on the big screen, featuring Central Cinema’s signature Hecklevision (good, old-fashioned cyber bullying?) and the only reasonably priced movie theater popcorn left in the city.

1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 686-6684
(206) 686-6684
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The BottleNeck Lounge

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Celebrate the end of this agonizing election cycle and meet your new best friends with an extended happy hour from 4 to 9 p.m. at the kind of bar where everybody knows your name. Don’t forget to scarf the All American Burger from Two Doors Down right next door, as both establishments are owned by the same folks.

2328 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-1098
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Hyatt Regency Bellevue

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Apparently there are Republicans in Washington — who knew! The Washington State Republican Party is hosting an election night party at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue with Gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant and other republican lawmakers starting at 7 p.m.

900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 462-1234
(425) 462-1234
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Nectar Lounge

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Nectar Lounge is urging everyone to vote by charging no cover for its election-day party. Snag drink specials, games, and prizes from 5 p.m until very late for all 21-plus guests.

412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-2020
(206) 632-2020

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Admiral Bird

2600 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

This West Seattle spot is hosting a “Nasty Woman Party” for all of Seattle’s Hillary-voting "nastiest birds." Spots have to be reserved, so contact the business directly on Facebook to confirm. There will be food and drink specials, but most importantly, discounts for powersuits.

2600 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 305-7182
(206) 305-7182
Admiral Bird/FB

The Showbox

1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Dan Savage and The Stranger are hosting an election party — what more could you want? There will be drink specials and more than enough snark to go around. Bite your nails in good company as you watch the results and drink away your sorrows or pop celebratory bubbles.

1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 628-3151
(206) 628-3151

Frolik Kitchen and Cocktails

1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Schmooze with local media mavens and help yourself to free appetizers at KCTS 9 and Crosscut’s election party at Frolik Kitchen and Cocktails. RSVPs are required, so you know it’ll be fancy.

1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 971-8000
(206) 971-8000
Frolik/Official

The Westin Seattle

1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

The biggest in party in town doesn’t cost a dollar to attend. The Washington State Democratic Party is throwing a free shindig at The Westin Seattle with guests of honor including Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Pat Murray. Rub elbows with Washington’s electoral elite and celebrate or commiserate with the best of them.

1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-1000
(206) 728-1000

Neumos

925 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

Find drink specials and “patriotic surprises” for anyone over the age 21 at this Election Extravaganza. Shindig starts at 4 p.m.

925 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 628-0888
(206) 628-0888

Comet Tavern

922 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

This election party is serving up a steaming hot dish of everything there is to love about the Comet: cheap drink specials and a zero-tolerance policy for racism. The fun doesn’t stop there: the Comet is providing a political caricature artist, election props for the photo booth, 25-cent Jello shots with an “I Voted” sticker, cupcakes, raffles, swag bags, gift cards, a DJ, and probably more. Get there early for $4 pitchers at 4 pm.

922 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-5678
(206) 323-5678
Shauntae W./Yelp

Central Cinema

1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Get your results on the big screen, featuring Central Cinema’s signature Hecklevision (good, old-fashioned cyber bullying?) and the only reasonably priced movie theater popcorn left in the city.

1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 686-6684
(206) 686-6684
Central Cinema/FB

The BottleNeck Lounge

2328 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

Celebrate the end of this agonizing election cycle and meet your new best friends with an extended happy hour from 4 to 9 p.m. at the kind of bar where everybody knows your name. Don’t forget to scarf the All American Burger from Two Doors Down right next door, as both establishments are owned by the same folks.

2328 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-1098
(206) 323-1098

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Apparently there are Republicans in Washington — who knew! The Washington State Republican Party is hosting an election night party at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue with Gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant and other republican lawmakers starting at 7 p.m.

900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 462-1234
(425) 462-1234
Hyatt Regency Bellevue/Yelp

Nectar Lounge

412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Nectar Lounge is urging everyone to vote by charging no cover for its election-day party. Snag drink specials, games, and prizes from 5 p.m until very late for all 21-plus guests.

412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-2020
(206) 632-2020

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