Inaugural Seattle Startup Drinks
{ March 27th, 2008 }
It’s Thursday afternoon.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to IM - e-mail - twitter - or just send this post to your drinking buddies.
That is, your drinking buddies with a startup problem.
By decree, this Friday around 8pm we’ll gather at Dad Watson’s and let the games begin.
So, comment inside this post. We need:
- A bodycount
- Ideas for locations.
I’ll keep this updated as both start rolling in.
Update #1
I called the recommend places and inquired about space / connectivity / booze selection. In all, I think McMenamins: Dad Watson’s is a win.
- Where? McMenamin’s: Dad Watson’s
3601 Fremont Ave. N. - When? Friday, March 28th at 8pm
- If I get lost? My cell is 206-229-9142
For those at SWS, this place is right across the street from Adobe.
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A simple concept: startup culture in cities around the world gathers around a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
What was the place where we hung out after Startup Weekend? There at 8pm?
March 27th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Consider this my RSVP.
I may bring a friend or two.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Clearly I’ll be there.
The People’s Pub and the Prost! Tavern have been recommended as great locations too.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Brouwer’s was the official hangout of SWS1, but it can get really crowded at peak times.
I’m for something a bit more mellow.
And, of course, I’ll bring my man.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I’m interested. Just need to know where. Thanks.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Sounds fun, we’ll be there. That pub Cassie suggested sounded ideal for this…
March 27th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Other possible locations to hold it: http://tweetspots.pbwiki.com/Seattle
Wiki password is twitter, feel free to add yours.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Woot! I’ll be there in rare form.
Dad Watsons has wifi and good food plus all the booze we need.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
As Jim Ray and I discovered when we seceeded from Startup Weekend, Dad Watson’s in Fremont has wifi as well as fairly tasty pub food and beer.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I’ll try my best to be there. But it’ll be easier if you guys hold it at Paddy Coynes Pub (it’s right under my apartment. ^_^;
March 27th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Sounds like a good time. I’m in.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
The place after SWS was Browers, and that is always fun. I am in wherever it goes.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Browers sounds good to me. I’m going to try and swing by.
March 27th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I think Brauers is the best place all things considered… However, there will have been two other startup friendly events at the Mcleod Residence in Belltown this week, so why not make it a third?
March 27th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Gah! I’m expecting company tomorrow evening! We’ll raise a homebrew for you all though and I’ll be at the Top Pot Monday evening.
March 27th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Adam, what are the other two? (Links?)
March 27th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Hey guys. Have a great time. We will be out of town this weekend and unable to make it. Looking forward to the next one though!
March 27th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I agree with Lindsay that Brouwer’s can get very busy. Last month on a Friday night my bot and I had nowhere to sit… and there are decidedly more than two of us who will be showing up tomorrow night
Is there a place near Brouwer’s so if we show up and it’s packed we can migrate?
Do any bars around here take reservations?
There’s one place up by Matt & Lindsay’s that seemed pretty roomy/good for conversation but I can’t for the life of me remember the name. It’s right on a corner. I had fish and chips and an okay stout… there are two areas, one ~2′ higher than the other. Help? If I figure it out I’ll post another comment.
This may have been the least-helpful comment I’ve ever left. Sigh.
March 27th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Sounds good, I’ll come if its in downtown.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
The shindig seems like it needs more redheads - I’m in!
March 27th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I originally suggested Brouwers (http://www.yelp.com/biz/brouwers-cafe-seattle), but I agree it can get busy on weekends.
I’d love to checkout Mcleod Residence as well (http://www.yelp.com/biz/mcleod-residence-seattle), been meaning to get over there, but I’m not sure how big it is .
March 27th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
PS >
To reply to Marina, there’s a ton of places in Fremont. We might consider Norm’s, The Red Door, Nectar, or George & Dragon.
Plus, if we’re in Fremont, I can crawl home if need be.
March 28th, 2008 at 8:51 am
I think Marina is talking about Murphy’s in Wallingford. Or possibly Tangletown Pub. Either one of those is great by me and FAR more promising (as far as space goes) than Brouwers…
March 28th, 2008 at 9:07 am
So, all in all, it sounds like we are going to Browers, unless it is too busy, then we would just go to another in fremont…
March 28th, 2008 at 10:14 am
I don’t really have a preference as I haven’t been to any of these locations before, but I would like to know where it’s going to be at. At this point, I’m gonna assume Browers at 8PM based on what Evan has said and some of the previous posts.
If whoever runs this page could update the post w/ the final decision, that would be fantastic.
March 28th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I’m there. Something not loud and not immediately in downtown would rock.
March 28th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Will be coming, checking via Twitter for updates re: location.
http://www.fundinguniverse.com
March 28th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I probably won’t be there until about 9:30pm, where ever we end up meeting.
Tangletown Pub would be a perfect spot, it is more roomy than other suggestions. If we go with them though, we should call ahead and warn them.
I second the motion for an executive decision.
March 28th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Executive decision made.
March 28th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Dad Watson’s FTW!
March 28th, 2008 at 11:27 am
At my friend Cassie’s request, I’ll be joining in on the fun as well, and bringing my gal Montine. =)
I hear Dad Watson’s is the spot. Do we need someone to call for reservations?
March 28th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Ok it looks like I may be a bit late if I can make it at all. How late does everyone plan on being at Dad Watson’s? past 9 or 10?
March 28th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
I plan on being there until midnight-ish.
March 28th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I plan on having fun and staying late.
March 28th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
See everyone at 8pm!
March 28th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Does anyone know what the power outlet situation looks like? If I’m going to be there for a long time, I’m certain I’ll run out of juice. I might have to spend time actually talking to people!
March 28th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I dont think there are a lot of outlets. Try to sit in one of the booths around the perimeter of the place, better odds there. I am guessing this is going to be a large group and we’ll probably need to push together tables in the middle.
March 28th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I’ll be there… but later.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
on my way now…
March 28th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Looks like I am going to miss this one, but I will make it to the next one!
April 24th, 2008 at 12:58 am
I’m new to the scene and don’t have much to offer but my presence, but I’ll be there.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
New post, more drinks!
May 4th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
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