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Bartender Paul Massey pours at the Shark Billiards Club in Kirkland.
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March 14, 2006 Eastside pubs and clubs
Just over the 520 Bridge are some swanky clubs and long-time favorite taverns worth visiting. Whether you're in the mood for a dive bar or an upscale night on the town, there's a perfect spot for you on the Eastside.
Ascada Bistro
(Bellevue)
With a regionally-recognized menu and live R&B music, Ascada Bistro is a classy place to woo a date.
Celtic Bayou
(Redmond)
The Bayou is the best spot for comfort food and local brews in Microsoft territory. The menu boasts both Southern and Irish cuisine, including spicy blackened catfish and corned beef and cabbage.
Goose Pub & Eatery
(Bellevue)
Mother Goose wouldn't let her children come near this dive, but that's why we like it.
J Michael's Pub and Eatery
(Redmond)
A humble, out-of-the-way Redmond dive that sells pull-tab lottery tickets at the bar. Pay your respects to the mounted buffalo head.
The Parlor Billiards & Spirits
(Bellevue)
This high-end Eastside pool hall features a total of 43 shadow-free pool tables, a pro shop, a 42-foot bar with frosted rails to keep drinks cool and much more.
Pumphouse
(Bellevue)
The best place in Bellevue to watch ESPN. The Pumphouse offers frosty mugs of beer, tasty pub food and an attractive wait staff.
Roanoke Inn
(Mercer Island)
This century-old building was rumored to be a brothel and speakeasy in its time. Nowadays it legally serves Islanders looking for a good time — with microbrews and burgers.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
(Bellevue)
Join the Eastsiders who stop by after work for hamburgers, steaks and Rock Bottom's own specialty beers.
The Shark Club
(Kirkland)
The Shark draws trendy twentysomethings looking to dance all night to live DJs and cover bands. It's a long-time favorite, located on the Kirkland waterfront.
Tap House Grill
(Bellevue)
Behold: 160 brews on tap in one location. Try the Lucifer Golden Ale, Grizzly Paw Honey Rye or the North Coast Pranqster during happy hour, when appetizers are a steal.
Tiki Joe's Wet Bar
(Kirkland)
Think hula skirts, mandolins and pineapples. Tiki Joe's provides strong, fruity drinks that will warm you up even on the coldest of rainy days.
Waldo's Bar and Grill
(Kirkland)
For those about to rock -- on the Eastside. In addition to being a solid venue for live bands, Waldo's is an adult fun house with pool tables, foosball, big screen TVs and more.
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