canon
Cocktail bar · Central Area
928 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Highlights
Encyclopedic spirit list, creative cocktails, and whimsical presentations
Encyclopedic spirit list, creative cocktails, and whimsical presentations
"Canon is the perfect place for a nightcap after a fancy Capitol Hill dinner - as long as you’ve made a reservation in advance. It’s the holy grail of cocktail bars in this city, with an encyclopedic drink menu and floor-to-ceiling shelves of liquor bottles to drive the point home. Anything you get here will be good, not to mention creatively presented, possibly even in a lighbulb or a soup can. There’s even a “transfusion” cocktail for two served in an actual IV bag that drips into your rocks glass. If you’re really torn, have the bartender mix something custom - they won’t steer you wrong." - aimee rizzo
"You might already know that Canon is home to Seattle’s best cocktails. Here, you’re in for an experience that feels like a trip to Willy Wonka’s Factory—only there are no irritating children, and you’re sampling outstanding drinks in theatrical vessels (like ceramic bathtubs or IV bags) instead of candy that alters your chemical makeup. Order from the encyclopedic menu, get a Pimm's cup slushie, or trust the bartender to whip something up from the wall of liquor so massive that they need a ladder to get to the top-shelf stuff." - aimee rizzo
"Canon is the Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory of cocktails. The encyclopedic menu has pages upon pages of classic mixed drinks and original ones with intricate involvements like smokes, syrups, rinses, and/or Cap’n Crunch-infused ice cream floating on top. Plus, everything is served in whimsical vessels like light bulbs, Russian nesting dolls, glass hearts you wear around your neck, or IV bags that drip into your glass. The space is also impressive, with shelves of liquor behind the bar so massive that the bartenders need a ladder to get to the best stuff. All these theatrics are what make Canon an incredible bar. Just prepare to spend a significant amount of money." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"“I love the atmosphere, because I like dimly lit, kind of sexy atmospheres when I go out. And every drink there feels exciting. They all taste good—a lot of drinks that are that fancy [elsewhere] try too hard. They have a mezcal drink that’s called [Campfire In Georgia] and it’s a show and a drink. It’s the type of place where if you go with a group of people, you have to try everyone’s drink, because they’re all really unique.”" - aimee rizzo
"Canon is the Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory of cocktails. The encyclopedic menu has pages upon pages of classic mixed drinks and original ones with flashy schtick like smokes, syrups, rinses, and/or pop art-printed foam floating on top. Some are served in whimsical vessels like light bulbs, Russian nesting dolls, glass hearts you wear around your neck, or IV bags that drip into your glass. It’s not just for show—these drinks also walk the walk. Watch the bartenders gather the ingredients from the bookshelves of liquors so massive they need their own Dewey Decimal System, and be aware that one sip may compel you to sign a lease to live in Seattle immediately. Also be aware that the cocktail prices range from $16 to $750." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
