"Keep the nautical theme going at Navy Strength, No Anchor’s sister tiki bar, which has a variety of tropical cocktails falling into categories like “travel,” “tropical,” “tiki,” “daiquiri,” and “tiki bowl.” Much like No Anchor, the colorful space works equally well for dates and being gently friend-zoned." - aimee rizzo
"With its dancing lights and thatched umbrella-covered booths, Belltown's longtime tiki bar looks like the set of a goofy 60s beach movie—but it takes its frozen drinks seriously. Papaya puree nicely complements a blend of potent rums in the Saint Martin, while the Saturn’s gin and passionfruit combo is the ideal summer happy hour sipper. Add a plate of spam nachos, and pretend that you're on an island partaking in sandy hijinks." - gabe guarente, aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"There are a lot of tropical touches at this Belltown bar, and it's rarely crowded after work on a weekday. Pull up a stool with a bestseller—or better yet, sit on a beachy bench and decompress." - gabe guarente
"After months of stalling, you’re finally going out with that random couple you met at the farmers’ market. If you’d rather start by just committing to a drink, Navy Strength in Belltown is a good spot to keep in mind. It’s easy to secure a table, the tiki cocktails are excellent, and there’s a delicious menu of small and large snacks. If you’re having fun (or decide you simply have nothing to lose), try the rum-heavy zombie drink that’s so strong, there’s a limit of two per person." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"For a Christmas-in-July moment that isn’t in July at all, you could check out Navy Strength’s “Sippin’ Santa's Surf Shack” pop-up. At this Belltown bar, you’ll find tropical-themed drinks, like a bourbon-spiked riff on a jungle bird. Just know that they don't accept reservations for fewer than 12 people." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley