The Swinging Doors

My go to sports watching place.  It has always been a great hangout and they air sporting events that a lot of other bars in the area don't.  

The food is good but the atmosphere / people are what keeps me coming back for the last few years.  During the summer months the patio is really nice also.

I came to this place with my dad, looking to watch the Huskies game and have a few snacks.

When I walked in, there was no one to greet or guide me. The place was crowded and I wasn't sure where to sit because the distinction between the bar and the restaurant was not at all clear. On that note, there is only a short railing between the 21+ area and the family area. The separation seems arbitrary, focused on a pedantic application of the law.

In any case, the service was quick and the nachos we ordered were large. The waiter was friendly, too.

I really enjoyed watching the game here. The atmosphere is enthusiastic because there are plenty of other sports fans around. When the Huskies scored people cheered loudly.

Unfortunately, we had to leave around 9:45, in the middle of the 4th quarter, because they're 21+ late at night. I would come back again for a day game, but not in the evening.

One of my favorite, 'come as you are' local dive bars. There's a TV screen on every vertical surface, it seems, and they're re-modeling their outdoor patio area. Kinda spendy for what you end up with, but they pour 'em stiff, so you forget about the tab pretty quick! ;o)