Bar
Unclaimed profileThe NOOK
Seattle, WA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The NOOK is a women-owned West cocktail bar pouring an extensive original-and-classic list built on house-infused spirits and homemade ingredients. Rotating themed menus and a secret hush-hush menu keep regulars guessing, while a thoughtful wine list and a creative non-alcoholic program round out the bar. Expect cocktails from $13 to $17 and a cozy vintage room.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Grey, an Earl Grey vodka, pamplemousse, and soda number that shows off the house-infusion streak. Classics are well represented too: the Sazerac with Rittenhouse rye and absinthe, or the Aviation with crème de violette. For something lighter, the Life is Peachy sparkler with peach bitters fits the bill.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate house-made ingredients and rotating themes will find plenty to explore. The secret hush-hush menu and the non-alcoholic program (with drinks like the Firebird) also make it a good pick for curious drinkers and designated drivers alike.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13 to $17, wines $11 to $16 by the glass and $42 to $58 by the bottle, beers and ciders $4 to $8, and non-alcoholic cocktails $14.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The NOOK stands out for its rotating themed cocktail menus—80s-themed in August 2026 and a Hawkins adventure theme in January 2026—plus a secret hush-hush menu for bar guests.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive original-and-classic cocktail list relies on house-infused spirits and homemade ingredients. Rotating themed menus and a secret hush-hush menu add depth. Eight named drinks span vodka, gin, whiskey, and sparkling wine bases.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating themed menus (80s in August 2026, Hawkins adventure in January 2026) keep the program evolving.
- — A secret hush-hush menu is available for bar guests.
Standout selections
- — Grey: Earl Grey vodka, pamplemousse, soda — a house-infusion showcase.
- — Sazerac: Rittenhouse rye, demerara, Peychaud's, absinthe — a well-built classic.
- — Life is Peachy: sparkling wine, peach bitters, lemon — a lighter option.
Pricing: $13-$17
Wine
Wine list spans red, white, rosé, and sparkling, by glass and bottle. Local and international picks are priced reasonably, with Washington, Oregon, France, South Africa, Spain, and Italy represented.
Menu strengths
- — Covers all major styles—red, white, rosé, sparkling—with both glass and bottle pours.
- — Includes local and international selections from Washington, Oregon, France, South Africa, Spain, and Italy.
- — Glass pours from $11 to $16 keep the list accessible.
Standout selections
- — Murray Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Red Mountain, WA ($16/$58)
- — La Croix du Duc Bordeaux 2022, France ($14/$54)
- — Storm Point Chenin Blanc 2021, Swartland, South Africa ($14/$54)
Pricing: $11-$16 glass, $42-$58 bottle
Beer
Beer and cider come in cans, with local brewery Stoup represented by four styles. Domestic and light options plus a non-alcoholic beer round out the selection at budget-friendly prices.
Menu strengths
- — Features local brewery Stoup across pilsner, pale ale, IPA, and red ale.
- — Price range from $4 to $8 keeps it approachable.
Standout selections
- — Stoup Citra IPA; Stoup NW Red Ale; Rotating cider
Pricing: $4-$8
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu offers four creative drinks built on Wilderton and Pathfinder, with ingredients like strawberry white balsamic shrub, coconut cream, and candied ginger. All priced at $14.
Menu strengths
- — Four named non-alcoholic cocktails with sophisticated ingredients like shrubs and amaro alternatives.
Standout selections
- — Day at Gramma's: Wilderton Lustre, strawberry white balsamic shrub, honey, rhubarb bitters.
- — Firebird: Wilderton Earthen, Wilderton Aperitivo, pineapple, lemon, ginger honey, blackstrap bitters, candied ginger.
- — Diamondhead at Dawn: Wilderton Earthen, Pathfinder NA Amaro, coconut cream, lime, tiki bitters.
Pricing: $14
Spirits
Craft cocktails use a diverse range of spirits, including whiskey, gin, vodka, and rye.; Extensive use of diverse spirits in craft cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails use a diverse range of spirits, including whiskey, gin, vodka, and rye.
Standout selections
- — Extensive use of diverse spirits in craft cocktails.
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