Bar
Unclaimed profileCaptain Blacks
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Captain Blacks covers the cocktail map, from a butterfly pea flower margarita to a Zombie, with prices from $12 to $25 and happy hour cocktails at $10. The beer list runs from Manny's Pale to Rainier, and a dedicated non-alcoholic section includes zero-proof spritzes. The wine program stays simple with house red, white, and sparkling.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lil Baby's Margarita for its butterfly pea flower infusion, or the Tai Breaker if sharing. Classicists can order a Last Word or Negroni. For a bargain, hit happy hour for $10 cocktails like the Captain's Tea or a Mule.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like both creative and classic options, tiki enthusiasts, and those seeking non-alcoholic alternatives. The patio and chill vibe appeal to a casual crowd, though service experiences vary.
- When should I go?
- Evenings on the patio are a draw when weather cooperates.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12-$25, with shareable towers at $69. Draft beers are $9, bottles $5-$7. House wine is $10. Happy hour drops cocktails to $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A cocktail menu that jumps from butterfly pea flower-infused tequila to tiki classics like the Zombie, plus a dedicated non-alcoholic section with NA spritzes and zero-proof cocktails. The $69 towers and weekday happy hour add a party-friendly angle.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative and classic cocktails, including a butterfly pea flower margarita and tiki drinks. House-infused spirits appear in some. Pricing is fair, with strong happy hour value.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu spanning creative and classic styles; House-infused spirits add craft appeal
Standout selections
- — Lil Baby's Margarita – butterfly pea flower infused tequila, lime, triple sec, OJ
- — Zombie – Smith & Cross rum, St. James rum, falernum, herbsaint, bitters
- — Tai Breaker – Mai Tai for two at $25
Pricing: $12-$25; happy hour cocktails $10
Wine
Limited wine program with only house red, white, and sparkling at $10. No varietals or regions identified. Adequate for a bar, but not a focus.
Menu strengths
- — Affordable house wine option; Happy hour discount on wine
Standout selections
- — House Red or White – $10
Pricing: House wine $10; happy hour $2 off
Beer
Solid beer list with known drafts like Manny's Pale and Bodhizafa IPA, plus bottles including Rainier and Red Stripe. Rotating drafts add variety.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection of drafts and bottles; Happy hour discount on drafts
Standout selections
- — Manny's Pale – draft, $9; Bodhizafa IPA – draft, $9
Pricing: Drafts $9; bottles $5-$7; happy hour $2 off drafts
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section with three crafted options, plus NA beers and other NA beverages like CBD soda and hop water. Strong commitment to zero-proof drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of NA beers and other NA beverages
Standout selections
- — Mom's Not Drinking – NA tequila, NA triple sec, lime
- — NAH-Perol Spritz – 0% aperitif, 0% sparkling wine, soda, orange bitters
- — Oaxacan No Groni – NA mezcal, 0% aperitif, NA sweet vermouth
Pricing: NA cocktails $14; NA beers $5; other NA $5-$10
Spirits
Spirits program is evident through cocktail ingredients, including tequila, vodka, gin, mezcal, rum, and bourbon. Specific bottles like Smith & Cross and Deep Eddy appear. No standalone list.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in cocktails; Happy hour discount on wells
Standout selections
- — Smith & Cross Rum in the Zombie
- — Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka in the Captain's Tea
Pricing: Happy hour $2 off wells
How it sits with the food
Pair the smash burger, mentioned favorably in reviews, with a Manny's Pale or a Captain's Tea. Tiki drinks like the Tai Breaker suit bar snacks like nachos, which one reviewer praised.
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