The Cuff Complex

The Cuff is Seattle's most popular "general purpose" bar. If you're visiting from out of town, this is your best bet. On any given Fri or Sat it's the bar you're most likely to find a crowd. The cocktails are big and strong, and the beer selection is good. It's NOT a leather bar. Yes, there are a few leather guys, but that's because there's some of everything. Lately there are more twinkies than ever, and unfortunately the straight girls have discovered it in big numbers too (encouraged by their twinkie friends). If you don't want to stand in line, get there before 10:30. Their parking lot is small so if you need street parking, get there by 10:00 or even earlier.

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I like this place its friendly, great staff, the security go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. The Dancing security guy is HOT.

A large, open, casual and friendly complex with a mixed age crowd, leather shop and shoe shine. The big adjoining dance bar (closed Mon.) alternates between karaoke, country western and high energy dance nights ('til 3 AM on Fri-Sat). Like most Seattle bars it has a non-smoking patio (due to WA laws) and the $5 cover is reasonable.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - My partner and I, who have presented our national ID card at countless establishments during our trip to San Francisco and Seattle without any problems, were refused entry to this bar by a rather unfriendly barman. Normally we would have been disappointed, but given the general atmosphere in the place, we were quite happy to leave. Proves again that a recommendation by the Spartacus guide by no means guarantees a good night. We went with a good attitude, had money in our pockets and we happily spent it elsewhere.