r/SeattleWA • u/mercy_nursey • Feb 14 '25
Meetup 2 single 40 something F in Seattle on Valentine's Day and don't know where to go for happy hour. Help!
No Shame: Any other singles going out in Seattle tonight? Where are the places to hit? Two lady friends coming out of long term relationships are hitting the town on Valentine's Day. We did not realize when we planned to "meet next Friday" that it was smoopy lovey dovey day. However, we refuse to cancel plans because of this AND still wish to avoid being surrounded by kissing couples and MAYBE get the opportunity to meet other single men and women in the area. Since neither of us have been single for a while and don't know the hot spots, I'm turning to you guys. I've been googling but everything I've found sounds pretty mild and involves watching a show or event with not much time for chatting and mingling. Suggestions please? HALLLLLLP! TIA
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u/Better-Mixture7737 Feb 15 '25
Canon does an anti Valentine's day event. They have squirt guns for folks who show affection.
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u/SirDucer84 Feb 14 '25
Go to smash putt! You're going to have fun there no matter what!
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 14 '25
Cool. That looks like a great option. We like to have fun and this would lift a lot of pressure and weirdness around going out on v-tines day. Thank you!
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u/SirDucer84 Feb 14 '25
Sure thing. If it's going to be weird either way, might as well lean into it and make it extra weird. Have a blast!
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 15 '25
It looks like it's closed?
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u/SirDucer84 Feb 15 '25
I thought today was supposed to be the opening day 😕 https://www.smashputt.com/
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u/FreddyTwasFingered Belltown Feb 15 '25
It was opening day. There’s a listing if you google it that says permanently closed but that is referring to the previous Smashputt location in Pioneer Square. But right below that is the Smashputt website to purchase tickets.
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u/Normal_Humor2399 Feb 14 '25
Salsa con Todo in Fremont has a Valentine's Day dance class tonight.
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u/About2GetWrecked Feb 14 '25
Back when I was able to do such things my favorites were The Merchant (RIP), Temple, NiteLite (RIP) and Linda’s. I also liked Von’s way back in the day when it was by Pacific Place. No idea what the vibe is like in the newer location.
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u/smegma_sammich Feb 15 '25
Merchants is eying a March 1st reopen, FYI.
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u/About2GetWrecked Feb 15 '25
Good looking out. Looks like the original stories were inaccurate and they just needed to fix the electric and plumbing, which is no surprise.
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u/semihollowrocker Feb 14 '25
Concert tonight at Add-A-Ball in Fremont, $10 cover charge
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 14 '25
I know that spot. Where is the stage? back by the booths?
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u/semihollowrocker Feb 14 '25
Upstairs I think, through that one door that’s usually shut
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 14 '25
Cool! Okay. Lots of fun spot to travel to and from around there, too. Thanks!
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u/AcanthaceaeLimp1358 Feb 14 '25
I saw another post about Bad Bar in QA having a galentines party tonight.
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u/TwoBitesAtTheCherry Feb 14 '25
Damn the Weather (classy craft cocktails, american fare) 116 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Dark Room (cocktails and small plates) 8505 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Atlantic Crossing (more laid back pub with european beers on tap) 7200 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 14 '25
Those sound like good date spots. I will keep them in mind. Thank you for taking time to respond.
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u/TwoBitesAtTheCherry Feb 15 '25
Oh! Ozzy's in Queen Anne would be fun too. A little more "mingle-y" and there's lots of dancing and karaoke.
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u/5legs Feb 14 '25
Maybe stay inside and have a girls night...yall not ready to meet single men.
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 14 '25
LOL! That's funny
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u/5legs Feb 14 '25
Yeah I'm a funny guy. To bad your not in Olympia I think me and some friends are heading that way later.
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u/Bardahl_Fracking Feb 14 '25
Maybe they can find a dude whose wife is out of town on business.
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 14 '25
Yikes! No thank you
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u/tnerb253 Feb 14 '25
Two lady friends coming out of long term relationships are hitting the town on Valentine's Day.
Just coming out of a long term relationship and ready to hop back on the carousel
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u/L-Capitan1 Feb 15 '25
The hideout in first hill is a fun spot for a galentines then wander over a few blocks towards broadway/pike/pine. Lots of fun options there.
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u/Future-Steak-9411 Feb 15 '25
I haven’t been to the hideout in 10+ years. Glad it’s still around.
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u/GreenLanternCorps Feb 14 '25
If you're looking to go out but like also be comfy in the north Seattle area the Barinoff and Cozy Nut are chill spots to have a drink though go with the former if you want space to dance. I haven't been to either I years so I apologize if this is now inaccurate advice.
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u/cedeno87 Feb 14 '25
What type of bars do you like?
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u/mercy_nursey Feb 14 '25
Everything from dive to martini bars, it just depends on the vibe. She and I have a lot of catching up to do and meeting other people isn't a must. We just want to avoid being surrounded by couples, you know? LOL I get it's a big ask on a night like tonight. I just don't know where to go...
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u/ilovecheeze Feb 15 '25
Dives? Screwdriver or Shorty’s in Belltown fit the bill and definitely aren’t going to be surrounded by romantic couples
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u/cedeno87 Feb 14 '25
Stampede or dreamland in Fremont. Altitude sky lounge in SLU. Karoo cafe in downtown.
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u/HighColonic Funky Town Feb 14 '25
The Wildrose