Market Happy Hour, Snacks Only

Happy Hour Tour of Pike Place Market

10 reviews

2 hours, free cancellation.

from $30 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Snacks: Snacks included, not a full meal
Run by: Tasty Tours

Overview

This happy hour walk from Tasty Tours spends two hours inside Pike Place Market, starting at 17:00 outside Mee Sum Pastry on the market's Main Street and finishing on Post Alley at the White Horse Tavern. The route moves between bars within and around the market, beginning with a stop at The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar and passing JarrBar along the way. Snacks are included; drinks are not, so travellers buy their own cocktails and featured drinks at a discounted rate as they go.

The format suits people who want drinks they actually like rather than a set pour chosen for them, since one reviewer said they were able to purchase the kind of drinks they liked at each bar rather than having them picked by the tour. The guide does much of the work here: two reviewers describe someone with long personal history in the market who introduces guests to owners and regulars, and who mixes in market history between stops. The tour is capped at six travellers.

A guide talking with visitors beside a seafood counter in a public market

It works for visitors who want an orientation to the market plus an evening out, and one reviewer called it a must for residents and visitors alike. The route is wheelchair accessible and close to public transportation. Travellers should note the listing's caution that it is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and drinks and gratuity are paid individually.

What's Included

Included

Snacks

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Gratuity

Itinerary

Meet at Mee Sum PastryMeet outside the shop in front of the sign at 1526 Pike Pl, on Pike Place Market's Main Street. The tour starts at 17:00.
The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and BarA 20-minute stop at this market bar and restaurant.
Market walk past JarrBarA 15-minute walk through the market, passing JarrBar without stopping.
Stops inside Pike Place MarketFurther stops of 20 minutes, 15 minutes, 15 minutes and 15 minutes at locations within Pike Place Market. Drinks are bought at a discounted rate by each traveller.
End at White Horse TavernThe tour finishes at 908 Post Alley, at the White Horse Tavern, from which travellers continue on their own.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers have written afterwards.

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Small group. The tour is capped at six travellers, per the listing.
Buy your own drinks. Alcoholic beverages are not included. Travellers purchase featured drinks and signature cocktails themselves at a discounted rate, and gratuity is also not included. Snacks are provided.
Choose your pours. One reviewer said they valued being able to order the kind of drinks they liked at each bar rather than having selections made for them.
History between bars. Reviewers consistently mention the guide weaving market history into the walk and pointing out spots they would not have found alone.
Local connections. Multiple reviewers describe the guide greeting owners and regulars along the route and introducing guests to them.
Access and transport. The tour is wheelchair accessible, allows service animals and sits near public transportation. It meets at Mee Sum Pastry and ends at the White Horse Tavern on Post Alley.

$30from, per person

2 hoursduration

10guest reviews

6guests at most

Common issues. Drinks and gratuity cost extra, so the headline price is not the full evening's spend. The listing states the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers and asks that participants have no heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Refunds require cancelling at least 24 hours before the 17:00 start; later cancellations receive nothing back. Pickup is not mentioned in the listing, so anyone expecting transport to the meeting point should check the booking page first.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Snacks are included, and all the stops on the itinerary carry free admission. Alcoholic beverages are not included; travellers buy featured drinks and signature cocktails themselves at a discounted rate. Gratuity is also excluded.

Do I Have To Drink The Cocktails Chosen For Me?

No. One reviewer said they were able to order the kind of drinks they liked at each bar rather than having the tour pick for them. The discounted rate applies to featured drinks and signature cocktails.

Where Does The Tour Meet And End?

It meets at 17:00 outside Mee Sum Pastry at 1526 Pike Pl, on Pike Place Market's Main Street, in front of the sign. The tour ends at the White Horse Tavern at 908 Post Alley. The listing does not mention pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Is The Group?

The tour runs two hours and has a maximum of six travellers. Stops range from 15 to 20 minutes each across locations in the market.

Is It Accessible And Who Should Skip It?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, allows service animals and is near public transportation. The listing says it is not recommended for pregnant travellers and asks that participants have no heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 17:00 start for a full refund. Cancel later than that and the amount paid is not refunded, and changes made inside that window are not accepted. Cut-off times use the experience's local time.