Lovett visits the W Hotel’s pseudo-speakeasy partly to check out the competition, but also because “It’s a fun place if you’re looking for a big,Įxtravagant cocktail.” The staff here is very social, he says. This friendly pub has comfortable booths and Irish-inflected bar food, but Lovett especially appreciates that it’s open until 2am: “It’s where industryĭrink : Lovett’s crew favors a shot and a beer after a long shift. On his nights off, you might find him appraising his peers’ concoctions, or just sitting back and drinking something simple at one of his other favorite spots around town.
3, Bellevue’s go-to destination for careful cocktails without fuss or circumstance. Bar Tips: Local cocktail pro, Jack Lovett, shares his favorite spots for a Bellevue bar crawl.
