The Oscars are this Sunday, February 26, at 5:30 pm PST. Whether you've watched all the nominees in preparation, you're interested in whether the not-so-white movies (Moonlight, Fences, Lion, and Hidden Figures) will win, or you just want to gawk at the parade of fancy designer dresses, there are many places in Seattle where you can watch the Academy Award ceremonies. See your options for watch parties with trivia, prizes, specialty cocktails, free popcorn, local comedians, and other perks below, or on our Academy Awards calendar. If you still need to watch some of the nominees, check out our list of where to watch them.
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BALLARD
The Leary Traveler
This neighborhood bar will have bubbly, trivia, and prizes if your predictions come true.
Young American Ale House
It's Oscars time, a fine excuse for Young American Ale House to throw a party and mix some new drinks for you to sip while you watch: the LaLa Land (Oola vodka, rose water, grapefruit, champagne), the Hidden Figures (rye, punte mes, ginger liquor, spiced vanilla), and the ethereal-in-name-but-probably-not-effect Moonlight (absinthe, creme de violette, gin, lemon, lavender). Make your Oscar predictions for prizes and glory.
CAPITOL HILL
Capitol Cider
Grab dinner and cider as you watch the Oscars, and drink cocktails based on previous winning pictures: the "Midnight Cowboy," "Driving Miss Daisy," and "American Beauty."
The Cloud Room
Wash down popcorn and chocolate with specialty cocktails as the jokes are cracked, the winners are announced, the thank-yous are prolonged, and the tears are shed onscreen.
Poco
Play Oscar Bingo and buy special drinks and 50% off select bottles at Poco's watch party.
Purr
Guess the winners of 2017's Academy Awards in comfy Purr and you may win a prize. Even if you don't, there are still Purr nachos.
Rhein Haus
Rhein Haus means to entice Oscars-watchers with the full celebrity treatment: red carpet, paparazzi, "Hollywood" cocktails, and free popcorn. Clothe yourself in your closest approximation of Oscar hopeful garb—there's a chance you'll win a Best Dressed prize from MCs Rebecca duRivage-Jacobs and Jason Cotnoir. Get there early to get a free Oscar ballot and attempt to win the grand prize.
SIFF Cinema Egyptian
The dresses, the tears, the speeches, and occasionally the shade... Watch it all with the wonderful queer film festival founders of Three Dollar Bill Cinema, plus comedian-hosts El Sanchez and Nick Sahoyah. This 12th annual party, which costs $25 for general admission, will have food and a cash bar, plus special eats and free sparkly for VIPs (after the $125 ticket price).
CENTRAL DISTRICT
Central Cinema
Watch the ceremonies on the big screen with fellow enthusiasts at this CD institution.
DOWNTOWN
Kimpton Palladian Hotel
Get a free glass of [deep breath] Santa Margherita Brut Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene at this $26 red carpet viewing party featuring games and prizes centered on the Academy Awards. Small bites will be available.
GREENWOOD
Naked City Brewery & Taphouse
D.O.A., an effective super-cheapie film noir from 1950, most definitely was not nominated for an Oscar, but Naked City will honor it on Sunday with the release of Don's Oscar Ale, a pale ale with honey malts and a mix of Cascade, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops. Sip it as you watch the Academy Award nominees from supposedly weightier films vie for the prizes, and make your own predictions: the most accurate guesses will be rewarded with goodies.
PHINNEY
The Goat on Greenwood
Who'll take home those rinky-dink statuettes? Up until February 26, submit your best guesses for Oscar wins (along with five bucks) to the Goat for a chance to win the jackpot. Watch the ceremony on Sunday with the other hopefuls and drink prosecco or a "Red Carpet" special.
WALLINGFORD
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
Get to this Oscars party early for "Red Carpet Hour" (4-5:30), then stay on to watch the ceremonies. There will be prizes for the best guesser of Academy Award winners, plus a special menu and drinks.
WEST SEATTLE
OutWest
Watch the Oscars at this West Seattle LGBTQ bar. There will be ballots to fill out, prizes to win, and specials to savor all day.
BELLEVUE
Suite Lounge
Take advantage of Suite's small plates and all-day Sunday happy hour as you watch the red carpet and Oscars ceremony on their 144-inch TV.
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