Pony
1221 E Madison St, 206-324-2854
Wander into Pony before The World’s Tiniest Tea Dance every Sunday at 4 p.m., and you may have the place to yourself; it can be a bit quiet in the early afternoon, so it’s perfect for casual conversation, a low-pressure date, or reading a book if you simply must. Happy hour runs until 8 p.m. every day and all night on Wednesdays—you’ll get $4 tall wells and microbrews, $2 Busch drafts, $2.50 Bud Light microbrews, and $7 pitchers. That pitcher deal is not to be missed, and neither is Go-Go James when he gets on the pole. Plus, there’s a patio.
Wildrose
1021 E Pike St, 206-324-9210
You can also pick up some food down the street at Wildrose, and if you’re lucky, you might catch the eye of a lovely ladyfriend. This is Seattle’s only lesbian bar. Every drink is a dollar off from 3 to 7 p.m. every day. Pop by midweek for Taco Tuesdays, if you know what I mean. (Beef or bean tacos are $1, chicken are $2.)
