Seattle is known for its vibrant nightlife, which includes singles bars with different themes, drinks and menus. Watch sports on big screen televisions, shoot pool, groove to DJ’s, and enjoy food and drink specials while meeting new people.

Twist

2313 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-9478
twistbelltown.com

This popular spot in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood has a stock of more than 150 brands of liquor and was voted as having the best liquor selection in the 2010 Dlist Magazine Nightlife Awards. Its popular Industry Nights on Sundays and Mondays feature a half-price Happy Hour with proof of hotel, restaurant or salon employment. Twist’s menu includes appetizers and classic bar food like ribs, burgers and wings. Doors open at 4 p.m. daily.

Hula Hula Lounge

106 1st Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 284-5003
hulahula.org

Described as “Seattle’s tropical paradise in the heart of the urban concrete jungle,” the Hula Hula Lounge features tiki classics, hula cocktails, bowl drinks, tap beers and karaoke. The limited but fun menu includes ballpark cheese dogs, macaroni and cheese, mini-corn dogs, and the exotic-sounding nui nunui fries. This Seattle singles hotspot is open seven days a week, with Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Paragon Restaurant & Bar

2125 Queen Anne Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-4548
paragonseattle.com

The proclamation that there is “never a cover charge” (visible on their website) is one reason to consider checking out the Paragon Restaurant & Bar, although there are plenty of others. Patrons can be seated at the 30-foot-long bar or in cozy, plush booths and order from Paragon’s acclaimed menu of “old world cuisine with new world fusion.” The bar includes a wide selection of mixed drinks that are specially priced during their cleverly named Happy Hour – “TiniTime” – from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is live music five nights a week and a dj on Friday nights. Lunch is served Monday through Saturday, beginning at 11:30 a.m.; brunch is on Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.; and dinner is served each night, beginning at 5 p.m.

Spot Off Main

20 103rd Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 223-3173
thespotoffmain.com

The Spot Off Main is the spot to be if you are a single sports fan. It has several HDTV and projector screens for watching your favorite teams in action, plus pool tables and electronic darts, and a Thursday night beer pong tournament for those patrons who feel competitive. Free wi-fi is also available. Spot Off Main’s menu includes appetizers and sandwiches, along with a full range of beverages. Happy Hour is nightly, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Spot Off Main is open daily, from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.