Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileNavy Strength
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
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The editorial take
Navy Strength earned the 2018 Spirited Award for Best New American Cocktail Bar with a modern tiki program of tropical explorations. The menu runs from Maghrebi Mint Sour to the sherry-floated Fog Cutter, with happy hour Mai Tais and a dedicated mocktail list. A daily rotating natural wine selection and local beer round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Fog Cutter ($17), a blend with lemon, orange, orgeat, and a sherry float, or the Maghrebi Mint Sour ($16) for rum, mint tea, and pineapple. For something lighter, the Sober Saturn ($12) delivers passion fruit without alcohol.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts and cocktail travelers will appreciate the award-winning tropical menu. Those avoiding alcohol have three dedicated mocktails, and natural wine fans can find a rotating glass pour.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $15 to $17; mocktails are $12. Happy hour offers a $5 house shot and classic drinks like Mai Tai and Daiquiri.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Modern tiki explorations with a Travel section, recognized as 2018's Best New American Cocktail Bar. The menu's creative combinations—like Scotch with Marmite or vodka with tepache—push beyond standard tiki.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Award-winning cocktails with a modern tiki focus. The menu lists numerous tropical explorations, and happy hour offers Mai Tai, Daiquiri, and Tropical Slushie. Customers praise the inventive, strong drinks, and one noted the presentation and taste of Fire Walk with Me.
Menu strengths
- — Named 2018's Best New American Cocktail Bar at the Spirited Awards.
- — Ever-changing tropical menu with a Travel section, reflecting a distinctive creative approach.
- — Customer accounts note inventive and strong cocktails, with praise for quality during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Fog Cutter – Silky Spirits Blend, lemon, orange, orgeat, sherry float ($17)
- — Maghrebi Mint Sour – rum, mint tea, pineapple, lime, vanilla ($16)
- — Fire Walk with Me – praised by a customer for presentation and taste
Pricing: $15–$17; happy hour classics available
Wine
A daily rotating selection of natural wines is available by the glass, supported by the venue's connection to Vinnie's Wine Shop through Canoe Ventures.
Menu strengths
- — Daily rotating natural wine selection by the glass.
- — Part of Canoe Ventures, which includes Vinnie's Wine Shop.
Standout selections
- — Menu states a daily rotating selection of natural wines available by the glass.
Beer
Beer comes from Here Today Brewery & Kitchen with a rotating selection, offering local brewery support.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating beer selection from Here Today Brewery & Kitchen.
Standout selections
- — Menu states they serve beer from Here Today Brewery & Kitchen with a rotating selection.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail section lists three options: Sober Saturn, Mint Sour, and Pom Pom, each priced at $12. These provide non-alcoholic alternatives with distinct flavor profiles.
Menu strengths
- — Three dedicated mocktails with distinct descriptions.; Reasonable pricing at $12 each.
Standout selections
- — Sober Saturn – bright, zesty, passion fruit ($12)
Pricing: $12 each
Spirits
Happy hour house shot at $5.; Cocktails showcase a range of spirits including rum, gin, vodka, scotch, and Irish whiskey.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour house shot at $5.; Cocktails showcase a range of spirits including rum, gin, vodka, scotch, and Irish whiskey.
Standout selections
- — House Shot — $5 — Happy hour shot.
Pricing: House shot $5 at happy hour
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