The Cuff Complex
The crowd varies from older to younger, from tough to twinky with a variety of events, dancing, and strong pours.
- 20+
- 30+
- 40+
- dancing
- outdoor seating
- pool table
- happy hour
- bears
- after hours
- karaoke
- mixed LGBTQ+
- $$
- casual
- good for groups
- nightclub
- lively
Your support makes our travel guides possible
We believe that LGBTQ+ people deserve safe vacations that allow them to be their authentic selves. That's why our City Guides aren't locked behind a paywall. Can you contribute today?
Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated
Reviews
Add a review
Best bar in Seattle!!!!
I love this bar. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights are wall to wall men. Different music in different areas, big dance floor, big outdoor patio and lots of hot bartenders.
Crowd Control
I have lived in Seattle for over 2 years now and have been to The Cuff many many times. However, lately I'm making up excuses NOT to go. It's one of the only bars here that, once I get in, within a short time, I can't WAIT to leave. The overall atmosphere put forth by the management is one of "Crowd Control". On Friday or Saturday night you'll stand in a long line just for the priviledge of 'getting in' with I.D. only. Then, during the 8 winter months, you'll stand in another long line to check your coat. Then long lines to get a drink, then lines for the restroom, another long line for retreiving your coat. There's no atmosphere of FUN in here. The interior decor is made to look old-fashioned and the patrons are all "neighbor-hoody"...in Seattle if you "don't know anyone" you aren't likely to by the end of the evening. You'll get the 10-15 seconds of "Seattle nice" and then be dismissed. Don't waste your money or time.
little bit of everything.
I moved here from NYC...and loved the cuff...its truly a little bit of everything, leathermen, drag queens, military boys, normal folk, hot guys, ugly guys...I even saw a man dressed up in lederhosen....but its all in good fun, super friendly, and strong ass drinks! Best bar in Seattle and cheap as hell.
best place ever
Probably the best in the NW
This bar rocks! MEN, not "bois"! The front bar is more of a pub with an older crowd, but the dance floor rocks! All ages dancing into a frenzy! Go on a night when DJ Harmonix is spinning, you'll see why he's the top DJ in the NW and why the Cuff rocks!
