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Ish from the See Sound Lounge

The See Sound Lounge is a spacious, minimal bar with a cool, hip dÈcor. Live projections and DJs spin every night and the beautiful people come out to be seen. There’s special events like a monthly fashion show that showcases some of Seattle’s finest designer and, with Ish manning the bar, you’ll feel comfortable and well taken care of. The See Sound Lounge is also part of the new wave of Seattle bars that is strictly non-smoking so you don’t have to go home smelling of smoke. Be sure to check out the fantastic bathroom fixtures.

How long has the See Sound Lounge been open?
A year.

What’s your favorite drink to make?
Anything that’s quick and easy.

Least favorite drink to make?
It all depends on the quantity of items in a drink.

How has it been being a non-smoking bar?
It’s been fantastic. Nothing against smokers, but it’s nice to go out and not come home smelling like cigarette smoke.

What has the reaction been?
I think Belltown has been waiting for a non-smoking bar. The reaction has been wonderful.

What’s your bartender pet peeves?
When people don’t know what they want to drink. Just know what you want.

What’s the gayest thing you’ve done?
I exfoliate once a week.

What’s the clientele like at the See Sound Lounge?
Very diverse. There’s not one particular sort of crowd, just people who want to have a good time.

What’s the strangest thing that you’ve witnessed here?
One night, a group of ten 60 years old ladies dressed in 1930’s outfit came in to celebrate a birthday. They ended up doing a conga line around the bar.

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