candlelit décor. Large paned windows on both walls gives the pub an open air feel. It looks upscale yet many are comfortably casual. Some sit in the upstairs loft at several tables overlooking the bar. All eyes are on the bar which sported a classic looking yet modern mirrored wall behind it. The atmosphere felt more gay-friendly than I had expected. Many patrons sit at the main bar fashioned using a smoothly brushed zinc metal counter. This pub even has seating for your friends and relatives who are under the drinking age. Then I see that token table big enough for at least 10 people.
We started with the beer menu. They listed 13 beers on tap that ranged from the tragic but cheap PBR for $2 to classier beers from around Europe for about $4 such as Boddingtons, considered 
“The Cream of Manchester”, Spaten and Hacker-Pschorr Weiss both from Germany and Belgium beers Stella Artois & Abbey Leffe and all the way to a downright decadent white beer Blance de Bruxelles ($6.50). Add to that, 16 bottled beers from around the world, also for around $4, including at the high end, Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock ($8) & Young Double Chocolate Stout ($7). And how about 6 Trappist Ales for up to $11 and you’ve got your self a beer list!
But this is a “gastropub” so the bar menu is what we are interested in. They offer 4 snacks for $2 to $3 (soft boiled duck eggs, braised meatball sliders, marinated olives, or warm cheesy gougere).
They have 19 different “plates” ranging from “duck & duck rillette” ($7) up to their “braised 
farm animal of the week” ($19). Other interesting items include “oxtails, potato gnocchi & crispy marrow” ($7), “wild boar sloppy joe with crispy sage leaves” ($9), and “ruby trout with picked onions, radishes and green beans” ($16). But the less adventurous need not worry as there is also many standard items such as fish & chips ($13), a “snake river farms” wagyu beef burger ($12) and grilled Berkshire ham & comte cheese sandwich ($8). Most of their sides such as fries, sautéed spinach, green salad or roasted cauliflower ranged from $3 to $5.
The bartender was noticeably friendly as he made a point to introduce himself and took time to explain some of their special cocktails. The wait staff was eager yet considerate. Of course this is just a “soft opening” so the question is can they maintain this level when it starts to get really busy. Probably, since the owners, also owners of Restaurant Zoe in Belltown, have an excellent reputation. So what better time to give it a try before the crowds soon “discover” it.
