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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

City / Sports Help a Boozy Equestriaphile Out

Posted by on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM

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A question from a reader:

Hi. It has been a long-standing tradition for me to find a bar on Kentucky Derby Race Day (May 2) and watch it while getting slightly—sometimes heavily—drunk. I am new to the Seattle, so I am not familar with a good place to go do all this. I was looking for a place in the downtown/Belltown area. Any suggestions?

 

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1
Vessel has a party that day.
Posted by blaire with an e on April 21, 2009 at 1:28 PM
2
From the subject, my first thought was to ask Charles, but then I read it.
Posted by Renton Mike on April 21, 2009 at 1:29 PM
3
For bourbon selection, the Bookstore Bar in the Alexis hotel is hard to beat. Not sure if they have TVs for horseracing though...
Posted by boyd main on April 21, 2009 at 1:31 PM
4
Thank you for not posting another damn link to questionland
Posted by Do not want to register to respond on April 21, 2009 at 1:34 PM
5
Find a bar you like in your area with a tv and ask them if they'll tune it in for you. Most places are cool and would love to help you out.
Posted by Enigma on April 21, 2009 at 1:36 PM
6
Ask them at Spitfire - they seem to have lots of different sporting events - and they're in Belltown.
Posted by Will in Seattle on April 21, 2009 at 1:44 PM
7
Gordon Biersch, last year everyone got in on the sports bettin' action. Also features copious amounts of drinking.
Posted by woodoomiles on April 21, 2009 at 1:54 PM
8
Would "a boozy equestriaphile" be somebody with alcohol in his system who tends to admire people who like horses?

In which case, Bottleneck Lounge on Madison seems to be having some sort of viewing party with food from Skillet (!), so pull up your jodhpurs and giddyup.
http://www.bottlenecklounge.com/events.h…
Posted by gloomy gus on April 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM
9
You should go to Derby Day at Emerald Downs. They televise the derby, have many bars to choose from, and you can watch real horse races all day.
Posted by danindowntown on April 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM
10
I'll second the Bottleneck on Madison. They had a hell of a party last year...
Posted by jr on April 21, 2009 at 2:12 PM
11
@9 is right - that's where most people recommend - mind you, they work at Boeing, so it's closer.
Posted by Will in Seattle on April 21, 2009 at 3:55 PM
12
Definitely head to The BottleNeck on Derby Day! The juleps are classic and prizes are awarded for best derby outfit and best hat. Doors at 2 -- no cover!
Posted by slew on April 22, 2009 at 9:22 AM
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