Underbelly
Bar · Pioneer Square ·
Cocktails, natural wine, sandwiches, hot dogs, grilled cheese
Cocktails, natural wine, sandwiches, hot dogs, grilled cheese
"Underbelly is a basement bar that specializes in natural wine and snacks like hot pretzels and grilled cheese. This place doesn’t take itself too seriously—there’s ska music in the background while nature documentaries play on a projector. Come here with anybody who likes to drink wine and simultaneously listen to syncopated saxophone honks." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Between the urban underground vibes, tin ceiling tiles, and luxe cocktails, Underbelly is an ideal venue for a big night out in Pioneer Square—so it’s fitting that the men have their bachelor party here. This basement bar serves drinks involving thai tea simple syrup, cola reductions, and coconut oil-washed bourbon. It also has natural wine and bites like garlic butter grilled cheese or tartes flambée with salmon and capers. Kwame calling Seattle "overpriced" and “not that great” was the most dramatic moment that went down, which honestly is the most Seattle-specific kind of drama that we can think of anyway." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
"Located in a heavily air-conditioned basement in Pioneer Square, Underbelly is a great place to drink interesting orange wine, listen to reggae and ska music, watch wildlife documentaries on a projector, and eat a really good hot dog on a baguette topped with melted raclette cheese. If you work in the area, you’d be smart to forgo your usual Happy Hour spots and come here instead." - Aimee Rizzo
"As Houston knows it, Underbelly will close on March 31 after six beloved years under acclaimed Chef Chris Shepherd; the restaurant will morph into a new eatery in the former Poscol space while its current spot will make way for Shepherd’s forthcoming steakhouse Georgia James. A final hurrah is planned for April 1 to celebrate those six years. For diners mourning the disappearance of favorite Underbelly dishes, Korean braised goat and dumplings, Cha Cha, and the crispy vegetables in caramelized fish sauce will be offered at Shepherd’s Hay Merchant." - Alaena Hostetter
"Having earned Shepherd a James Beard Award and a place on the national culinary scene, Underbelly is the restaurant he is planning to shutter in order to pursue new projects." - Amy McCarthy