JarrBar
Bar · Pike Place Market ·
Spanish tapas, canned seafood, and cocktails in a cozy bar
Spanish tapas, canned seafood, and cocktails in a cozy bar
"A popular anchovy-tin-sized bar near Pike Place Market, it went on life support in March when owner Bryan Jarr temporarily closed it due to rising costs and debts; by late November, after behind-the-scenes attempts to find a path to reopening failed, the closure became permanent, almost exactly a decade after opening. In a farewell note, Jarr reflected that the bar was imperfect and unpolished but full of character, with highs and lows, triumphs and flaws." - Harry Cheadle
"For smaller snacks like nuts, cheese, and jamon iberico, go to JarrBar. While it’s really close to Pike Place, it never gets crowded and works well if you’re looking for a quieter place. Enjoy the excellent daiquiris and the salmon rillettes by yourself - there’s basically no chance someone who just bought a Space Needle tee shirt will be here." - aimee rizzo
"Jarrbar reminds us of a galley-style kitchen on a houseboat, but in a charming way. We can’t think of any other cocktail bar we’d rather drink a goblet of fizzy txakoli rosé alongside some jamón Iberico, crackers, tinned fish, and baguette slippery with olive oil and salt flakes. They also have a disco ball and a playlist of funky-chill tunes. If you’re looking for a real escape from the tourists, this is the place." - aimee rizzo
"This little cocktail bar is a bit removed from all of the craziness of Pike Place around the holidays. It reminds us of a galley-style kitchen in a studio apartment, but we can’t think of anywhere else we’d rather drink a gin fizz alongside some jamon Iberico and crackers. On Christmas, they usually have a special dinner menu—keep an eye on Instagram for updates." - kayla sager riley
"JarrBar is a tiny bar located near Pike Place in Seattle, known for its unique focus on Spanish/Basque/Catalonian/Portuguese tapas and imported tinned fish, alongside a selection of sherry. Despite its popularity, the bar is currently facing financial difficulties due to rising costs, personal financial setbacks, and the impact of COVID-19 on revenue. The owner, Bryan Jarr, is seeking to raise funds to reopen and sustain the business." - Meg van Huygen