Captain Blacks

TLDR: I was denied service for no reason based on my ID and when the staff discovered they were wrong they still denied me.I used to enjoy coming to this bar, until today when I went to drink in the sun with my friends. The bartender looked at my Canadian Alberta Drivers license and told me they would need a passport. I explained that I have used my drivers license at all establishments in Seattle for two years and had no issues. I was shocked and did not understand her rationale, stating it was the law. The door man offered to pull up the law, and it was plainly written that valid Canadian drivers licenses are acceptable. On learning this, they still did not want to serve me. The bartender said it was because I "put up a stink", but I was just politely but sternly defending my knowledge and the establishment did not like that they were wrong. That's the only explanation I have. I gave them the opportunity to politely discuss this matter and they avoided me.

TLDR; Argghhh matey *pirate voice* You'll sing yer' hear-t out. But there may (or lowe) be a crowd. Karaoke-spots seem to be all the rage these days (perhaps in my own circle). Captain Blacks does it so well on Wednesday nights! Their bartenders are always super friendly -- offering a quality gin & tonic or recommendation if you seek it. But the ambience is *pirates kiss* -- it's a neat spot which offers plenty of outdoor seating, and a beautiful overlook of West Capitol Hill & Downtown that is of course, pirate-themed. Highly recommend this bar if you're seeking more gold in your life.

I can only speak to the drinks at this place, which were creative and tasty, but the menu wasn't very long. Both of the drinks were more on the bitter side, which I liked, but know that not everyone is into that. What really makes this place is the view from the back patio, which is incredible. The inside was also really cool and nautical themed. Loved the ambiance.

Cozy ambiance and delicious fresh food! Love the slushies and the marg on draft. Make sure to check out the back patio at sunset, or ask the staff to take a Polaroid of your dog. The green haired bartender rocks!

Higher quality late night munchies for those participating in libations. Also, really spacious patio with scenic view. Efficient and friendly service as well!

Friendly staff! I called in advance about a large party for my birthday. They reserved 3 tables for me and my 30-some guests! The food is pretty great as well, we ordered the chicken sandwich and carne tacos!

I love Captain Blacks. I love their drinks and their space.But their food is sus.Right now, they have a kitchen that *should* be great. Burgers and nachos and chicken and onion rings and crinkle fries. But their dipping sauces are awful. Like they went to Grocery Outlet and got whatever nobody else would EVER want. So bland, I couldn't taste the difference between the "blue cheese" from the "ranch" from the "burger sauce". The burger sauce was slightly less pale than the ranch and blue, but the flavor was no better. Was it stale? Can dipping sauces go stale? I ordered rings (good) with two sauces (bad). So I ordered fries (good) and two *different* sauces. Still bad. Ok, I guess the ketchup was recognizable as ketchup, up the rest... oi.My dudes: spend a half hour on YouTube and learn how to make your own, because that bottom barrel moist paste is not cutting it.

Modelo's on draft are $8 wtf lol Seattle is an expensive city but to charge $8 for a modelo draft is ridiculous. Never going back this place is a joke anyways

I love captain blacks! We just celebrated my twin best friends 29th birthday here and it was a hoot and a holler

Bartender claimed they do not accept Canadian license due to it being "the law." Once their employee stated he'd pull up the law to prove it to us, he understood the bartender to be wrong and that we could be served. However, the bartender was seemingly upset at being wrong and denied us service and refused to talk to us after. We haven't had any drinks, weren't belligerent or disrespectful, and were simply looking to have dinner. All in all, don't come here if you don't want egotistical bartenders refusing service when their own employee proved them wrong.After thinking deeper into this, truly go find another bar. Too many good places to deal with such trash service.