Blue Moon on Stone Way? Most of the better suggestions are too small.

Knarr Bar.

Thai One On in Lake City, if not for the horrifying name of the establishment alone.

the Knarr smells like feet and unbathed hippies.

I say Eastlake Bar and Grill.

How many people typically come?

Let's have it at the Seattle Public Library. You guys scored it for the Genius Awards last year. It was a blast. And hey, if we don't like any of the books Paul has, we can just jack some from the shelves.

St. Louis has many fine esablishments!

Eastlake Bar & Grill has $4 steak some night of the week. Does anyone know which night that is?

How about some place with enough staff?

Can you still call it a "Genius Party" with Will in Seattle there?

Fnarf, don you mean Blue Star Bistro on 45th & Stone? The "Blue Moon" is over in the U-District.

Personally, I don't care where it is next month, since I'll be rehearsing that night and can't attend anyway.

But, have fun where ever you are!

Can we ID some of the folks in the pictures?

@10 FTW.

BalMar is a bit hoity-toity, but has a decent happy hour menu and spacious upstairs that could probably handle the Slog mob. And they have pool tables.

Fnarf @1 is right ... all the decent places are too small (or too crowded).

@10 - Zing!

Somewhere with two bartenders.

@14 - Or if the idea of mingling with Ballard yuppies appalls you, then head to the Baronoff in Greenwood for "Hot Beer, Lousy Food, Bad Service"

It's one of the last real dive bars in town (I miss you Rendezvous and Frontier Room) ...

And they have karaoke.

@8: I think it's Thursdays.

Here's a tip: When it's busy and you see me working my ass off, try ordering doubles. If that's not enough, double-fist the doubles. If that's not enough, shots and doubles. Don't forget to calculate your tip appropriately. I remember forgetters.

Oh man Slog Happy is always awesome, this time was no exception (minus the understaffed bar).

I am at the back of linked picture #2, man I am smalled compared to the fleshy man toy!

I don't care where we have it next. I would recommend the Summit Pub, but I think its too small. They do have a pool table though...and maybe we could just take it over?

Sorry to miss it but I was getting off with a FB and it's been a rough week -- I needed it vs. Slog Happy.

@10, YOU are the genius! :-)

I am an idiot. Blue Star is exactly what I meant, not Blue Moon. Senior moment? Say it ain't so.

hey bartender, how much did you make in tips last night? was it more or less than the previous Thursday happy hour? also, nobody likes a complainer especially an under-skilled, over-paid asshole like you. enjoy next Thursday nights tips!

wrong bartender. but knows busy, too. now, off with your head.

Coopers on lake city way, $3 off pitchers on Thursdays

Hey bartender, what was up with your unexpected body hair in my drink? That was just gross.

And Monique, you are pretty small regardless, but next to your boy it's pretty dramatic.

You guys are so pale. Is it all the rain?

Oh, and bring more nametags, please. Like 200 of them.

Whoa. I don't think I'd even need some North Idaho Boundary County locals for back up in a bar fight there.

@12 - I missed this one, so you won't find me, but since you asked...

In linked photo #1, it looks like Greg is in the back by the gal with purple hair, and that's Abby up at the bar.

In linked photo #2, the dude with the raised fist is Will in Seattle.

Summit Pub would be super; warn them in advance and take it over for two hours; the Pub also has good sidewalk café area for drinking and responsible PC smoking. Sun Liquors down the street from the Pub also a possibility - but perhaps too small for a standup cocktail party. Drawbacks: limited parking.

@27 Yeah, that's my fault we ran out of name tags. I will come prepared next month!

@28

Bob, why is it that you constantly want to talk about fighting in bars on Capitol Hill. Is it really "fighting" that brings you to Capitol Hill? Or is it more like an attack, rather than a "fight"? As in "bashing"?

Bob, are you a gay basher? Are you? Is that what is driving you here? I'm trying to understand your obsession.

Sorry I couldn't make it. I had bought patriot day gifts for everyone, guess ill have to bring them to next monhs party to rekindle the patriotism.

Note to everyone; all you can eat sushi is a bad idea.

Hey, notice how Will in Seattle doesn't post anymore? Maybe his therapist told him to stop. But, you know, I hate saying this, but I'd take Will back in a second if we could get rid of fuckin' John Bailo.

Megan,
Have it at The Monkey Pub (on Roosevelt Way at 52nd in the U-District/Ravenna area. They have a great juke box and plenty of space.

Liberty.

And I'm sorry I didn't make it... out the door. The patio was so damn smokey I turned around and left.

I was at the optometrist instead. But I reiterate my wish for a Ballard location next time. What about taking over the whole bar area of Hi-Life? I understand it's not the worst of the Chow Foods restaurants. (har. actually it's awesome and they have happy hour wood-fired pizzas for like $4.)

I second 13.

Surprisingly, I'm going to volunteer the Blue Moon, if only because (a) I'm in a position to do so, and (b) I work there every Thursday and can't make it to these happy hours. If the Mohammed can't come to the mountain, the mountain should come for cheap wells. Paul can also pick the best books off of our shelves -- I think we still have some Sweet Valley Highs left!!!

I'll second Jason and lark. Both the Blue Moon and the Monkey Pub would have enough space to host a Slog Happy, and both have highly competent and capable staff. And of course, the most important thing: both are close to where I live. The difference would be whether you wanted food or not - if so, I think the Monkey would have the edge.

Old. White. Chubby.

The Twilight Exit in the CD!! They have food, plenty of room, and very good happy hour deals.

The Blue Moon also boasts a history of literacy. That's rare in a bar.

It was fun. :)

The bartender did look borderline suicidal, though. A trillion people, and the drink special is the mojito. . . fuck.

There's me there's me! I look seven feet tall.
I wholeheartedly second the Twilight. It's always dead, it's huge, there are plenty of entertainments (pool, golden tee) and the food really is declicious. I kid you not.

Cooper's is a good pick. For one thing, they have Jenga, darts, and pool.

I'd also like to recommend, again, Pies and Pints. It's a little small, but it has a nice back room with a pool table.

BalMar is distressingly yuppified and looks like a meat market for people who make twice what I do. However, just down the street is the Matador, which is huge and has really good food. Not to mention sangria!

@46 Are you serious? You're going to call the BalMar distressingly yuppified (it is) but then suggest the Matador? Sure the food is good, but have you ever eaten inside that place? It's filled with greek system alumni, and is a TOTAL meat market. What's that if not yuppified? Also, the "bar" area is not big at all.

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I have eaten inside the Matadoor. I have no idea what the normal clientele look like; I was drunk and it was dark in there. But like I said, the food was good, the place was huge, and there was sangria.

Also, what about the College Inn Pub? It's big, they have food, the place exudes an aura that repels frat guys, there are two pool tables and a dart board, and the beers are good. Plus, there are tables where you can sit, like a civilized person.

I'm not going to Slog Happy next month unless there's a jukebox there.

Three things to consider regarding the Blue Moon:

1) Theodore Roethke read there.
2) Theodore Roethke wrote there.
3) Theodore Roethke drank there.

I rest my case.

OK. Fine. Put up or shut up. Will the Blue Moon staff with a minimum of two (2) bartenders, and at least one (1) bar back?

And that guy who had never set foot in Moe Bar before, nor tended bar before, does not count as a "bartender". That was a disaster.

I mean two real bartenders, because these understaffed Slogs Happy are getting old. These folks show up wanting to buy a lot of drinks, if only there were someone to serve them.

If you can't find a place with a champagne fountain, how about the Siren Tavern?

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But I agree, @10 for the win.

Blue Moon is easier for people on Capitol Hill to get too, even if Blue Bistro is fun.