From The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle Best Nearby Nightlife (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Seattle, WA Vessel (Nightlife - Bars) 1312 5th Ave, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-652-0521 Distance: ~290 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. Housed in the old Skinner Building, this lounge features killer drinks and an alluring design. Impressed patrons sip retro cocktails and nibble on sweet corn fritters and ahi tuna tartare. If it's your first visit, be sure to wander up the yellow glass staircase to admire the vintage geometric carvings adorning the ceiling. Crêpe de Paris (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1333 5th Ave Rainier Square, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-623-4111 Distance: ~308 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. Throughout the day, this restaurant serves French bistro cuisine and is known for its well-stuffed sweet and savory crepes. Come evening, towards the end of the week, diners clamor to attend local cabaret shows, which feature entertainment and a prix fixe menu. Offerings both culinary and theatrical change regularly, and shows often spoof Seattle's quirks, institutions, and prominent figures. Tickets are available for the show alone, but the evening is particularly enjoyable when you accompany the merriment with dinner. If you love to laugh and aren't too easily offended, check out the fun. Showbox at the Market (Nightlife - Live Music) 1426 1st Ave, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-628-3151 • 800-325-7328 Distance: ~1067 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. Although it's experienced a variety of incarnations, the Showbox today is a must-visit place to catch touring bands. Amid Art Deco columns, young and hip crowds clamor to hear and see their favorite groups. There's even a dance floor for them to show off their moves if the spirit strikes. Plus, several bars accommodate patrons with a good menu of libations. If hunger strikes, check out the Green Room for some Mexican-inspired pub grub. DJs play when bands aren't booked. Tap House Grill (Nightlife - Bars) 1506 6th Ave, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-816-3314 Distance: ~1090 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. Beer connoisseurs sit at the long curving bar of this swanky establishment and marvel at its 160 varieties on tap. You'll also find a fun selection of cocktails and martinis, along with 20 wines available by the glass. At happy hour, folks nibble on Santa Fe beef wontons, popcorn shrimp and sushi rolls. The dinner menu features steaks, seafood, sandwiches and pastas. Fox Sports Grill (Nightlife - Sports Bar) 1522 6th Ave, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-340-1369 • 206-340-1399 Distance: ~1143 ft User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. This upscale sports bar is a perfect fit with the after-work crowd. Flat-screen plasma TVs are scattered throughout the spacious bar area, affording unobstructed views of the game from almost every seat. Pull up a chair to the elegantly-carved bar for great happy hour specials during the week, or slip away to the cozy lounge if you need a break from the action. There are great eats to nosh on while you check the scores, too; coconut shrimp, soy-ginger salmon, and roasted prime rib are a cut above normal bar fare. Fadó Irish Pub (Nightlife - Pub) 801 1st Ave Pioneer Square, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-264-2700 Distance: ~1144 ft User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. This character-laden hotspot offers authentic Irish pub atmosphere with food, drink, and entertainment to match. Inside, you'll find quintessential dark-wood bar areas, cozy nooks, and plenty of "pub" ambiance. The place tends to get packed quickly after the sun goes down, and many nights, Fadó features live music – dancing is always encouraged – as well as special events to celebrate soccer (football!) matches. To mark your visit, stop by the gift shop and pick up a few things Irish. And remember to arrive early to snag a table and avoid a cover charge (which is cash-only). Noc Noc (Nightlife - Dance Clubs) 1516 2nd Ave, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-223-1333 Distance: ~1159 ft         Description: DOWNTOWN. Stylish decor, comfortable furnishings and cheap drinks make this club an appealing happy hour spot, but watch out for its dance parties! The moment that DJs start playing pop or alternative rock tracks, a diverse, high-energy cast of characters hits the floor. For a flashback to the '80s, show up on Tuesday night, or come on Saturday or Sunday for a goth / industrial fix. Can Can (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 94 Pike St Pike Place Market, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-652-0832 Distance: ~0.25 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. A relative newcomer to the Seattle scene, this high-energy venue provides a little bit of everything – cabaret-style performances, cocktails enlivened with freshly-squeezed fruit juices, and an ambitious menu of inventive appetizers and entrees. In-house dance troupe The Contábellas alternate waitressing duties with rousing performances; afterwards, a variety of live music can be heard. Detailed, frilly costuming and a Parisian fin de siècle atmosphere add to an evening's enjoyment. Alibi Room (Nightlife - Bars) 85 Pike St #410 at Post Alley, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-623-3180 • 206-625-9647 Distance: ~0.27 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. A popular restaurant by day, the Alibi Room really comes alive at night. Owned by a group of filmmakers, the club works to support independent films and their creators, by fostering an artistic dialogue among patrons and making scripts available for public perusal. If that's a bit heavy for you, just come and dance to the mixed rhythms of rotating DJs or enjoy one of their specialty vodka drinks. You'll also find live music from time to time, along with a great wine list and tasty appetizers. A real local favorite, Alibi plays host to everyone from the eccentric to the street smart. Zig Zag Cafe (Nightlife - Bars) 1501 Western Ave, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-625-1146 Distance: ~0.30 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. Attentive service, awesome drinks and an appealing outdoor patio draw visitors to this intimate cocktail bar. Serving a late-night menu of salads, sandwiches, flatbread house pie and seafood until 1am, it's a popular place to hang out with an eclectic crowd of all ages who enjoy good food, drinks and fun. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.