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Booze Hounds - Thurs. Pre-Pax gathering at Shorty's

MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
edited September 2007 in PAX Archive
Now that PAX isn't on the east side, this might work better than last year.

Those of your arriving early for PAX and need a drink or three on Thursday night, come join up over at Shorty's in Belltown/Downtown. The dogs are hot, the booze is strong and the games are classic. It's one of my favorite spots in Seattle.

I'll be wearing my I <GODZILLA> TOKYO shirt that I bought at PAX last year, so if you see me, come on over and say hi. If I'm drunk enough I might even buy you a drink!

http://www.shortydog.com/

btw they don't take credit cards so bring cash or use the ATM there.

Those of you interested in bar hopping, it's a good place to start since there are several other places nearby like the grunge-famous Crocodile Cafe. (hint: you don't have to pay a cover if you just want to drink in the back bar)

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  • PhanmanPhanman Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Hmm, I could maybe use a couple drinks and some old school arcades/pinballs. I might see you there.

    How far is it from the convention center?

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    According to Google Maps, it's about a 5 min drive.

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  • Methos645Methos645 Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    That sounds fun. Count me and my group in. :)

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Here is a visual for ya. Glad to hear I got some takers on this!

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I'm definitely interested...will have to see how the gf feels after the pre-pax dinner :D My hotel that night is a ways away though, so no drinky for me...alas.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2007
    tr0tsky wrote: »
    I'm definitely interested...will have to see how the gf feels after the pre-pax dinner :D My hotel that night is a ways away though, so no drinky for me...alas.

    It would only be about a 20min walk to the pax hotels...

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  • PhanmanPhanman Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Hmm, that seems walkable, but it may be cab distance for me as I'll be tired from travelling/drinking. :P

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  • jay427jay427 Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Does anybody know how far this is from where Optimus Rhyme is playing that night? It might be a good pit stop if it isn't too far out of the way...

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Rhyme is playing at the High Dive in the Freemont district. It's (def not walking distance.) It's a ~$15-20 cab ride from Shorty's.

    http://www.highdiveseattle.com/

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    BigRed wrote: »
    It would only be about a 20min walk to the pax hotels...


    Yah, but I only booked Friday/Saturday at the Days Inn Downtown. Thursday night we're staying at some Econo Lodge which is a 20 min drive from the convention centre :D Didn't think I was going to be coming down on the Thursday when I first booked and it was full when I tried to add the extra day to my original booking.

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  • KaitouAyashiKaitouAyashi Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I do love me some pinball. And who can say no to a chili cheese dog? What time will we be meeting up?

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  • TonkkaTonkka Some one in the club tonight Has stolen my ideas.Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Drinks after the dinner sounds fantastic... and if Gameworks is too much for me I'll see poeple down at Shorty's.

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  • DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2007
    Shorty's is a great place and I'd also highly recommend the 5 Point Cafe. Great no bullshit atmosphere, the atmosphere is almost divish but they've got a great jukebox, stiff drinks at reasonable prices, and pretty good comfort food (chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, meatloaf, etc.)

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I'll probably get there myself after work around 7ish. I think they open their cool new lounge in the back at 8 or 9 and I'll try to grab some seats. Feel free to send me a PM or IM if you want my contact info.

    FYI - just to make sure everybody knows, this is a bar, so 21 and over only.

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  • pjarvipjarvi Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    BigRed wrote: »
    tr0tsky wrote: »
    I'm definitely interested...will have to see how the gf feels after the pre-pax dinner :D My hotel that night is a ways away though, so no drinky for me...alas.

    It would only be about a 20min walk to the pax hotels...

    What about hills though?

    If it's uphill going back to the hotels that will pose an interesting (i'm sure: hilarious) challenge. O_o

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  • TonkkaTonkka Some one in the club tonight Has stolen my ideas.Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    pjarvi wrote: »
    BigRed wrote: »
    tr0tsky wrote: »
    I'm definitely interested...will have to see how the gf feels after the pre-pax dinner :D My hotel that night is a ways away though, so no drinky for me...alas.

    It would only be about a 20min walk to the pax hotels...

    What about hills though?

    If it's uphill going back to the hotels that will pose an interesting (i'm sure: hilarious) challenge. O_o

    As compared to walking up to Capitol Hill, this is a stroll... all very gradual grades. Walking back to the hotel should be enough of a challenge if you partake of enough in the libations Shorty's has to offer anyway.

    They seem to give out some pretty hefty shots.

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    yeah, it's not a difficult walk. no big hills.

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  • pjarvipjarvi Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Sounds good, i'm in. Looks like it's not too far from P.F. Chang's as well. Dinner followed by drinks FTW.

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    UPDATE: cheese dribbles will be on me from 8-9pm!

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  • TonkkaTonkka Some one in the club tonight Has stolen my ideas.Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Misterioso wrote: »
    UPDATE: cheese dribbles will be on me from 8-9pm!

    I don't know what that means, but I'll be at the dinner at P.F. Chang's at that time interval...:evil:

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  • Seattle ThreadSeattle Thread Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Man I want to go out on Thursday but I should really get a good night's rest so I can blaze through work and get to PAX as early as I can.

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  • KaitouAyashiKaitouAyashi Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Anyone here staying at The Paramount? Figure we could walk together around 7ish... PM me!

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    but I should really get a good night's rest

    you don't have to stay out really late. besides, who needs sleep when you could be drinking BAWLS instead?

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  • That_GuyThat_Guy I don't wanna be that guy Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I'll be there. Fun times ahead.

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    UPDATE - Shorty's has a pretty weak happy hour but you can nab $1.75 bottles of PBR and Rainer until 8pm. I think they have $1 PBR drafts until 4pm as well.

    No food discounts but that is already pretty cheap.

    They have a full bar and maybe a half dozen beers on tap, PBR, Guinness, Mannys and Rogers Pilsner for sure (last two are good local brews) and the Trophy Room lounge in the back opens at 8pm so be sure to go back there and take a look.

    It's no Gameworks but if you are looking for a unique spot where the locals actually go to drink and play some pball, def check it out. it's a cool place.

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  • DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2007
    From what I remember, The Whiskey Bar has a good happy hour.

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  • AceRimmerAceRimmer Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    GameWorks sucks anyway--their Robotron machine is out of order!

    I may stop in here after work, before I go to Chop Suey. Shorty's is definitely kick ass.

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    excellent call, sir! We have some friends doing the same thing.

    LAST UPDATE: ya'll that plan on getting wrecked tonight, inquire about the Shorty's patented "hangover breakfast" on Friday. (although they don't open until noon) it's a kick in the stomach.

    SEE YOU TONIGHT AND DON'T FORGET TO SAY HI.

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  • jenellejenelle Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I'll be there & square, either in a blue "don't worry be happy" shirt or a Jager shirt. Something just seems wrong about wearing apparel bearing the name of what you are drinking.

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  • HortosHortos Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Well we'll be pulling into the hotel at maybe 7 or 8 so we'll try and swing by, look for a black dude surrounded by 2 white guys and that moron that won the first omegathon

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  • AceRimmerAceRimmer Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    This was friggin awesome. Everyone had a great time hanging out!

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  • LachLach Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Damn I'm sorry I missed it. We stopped by our hotel room to take a break and we both fell asleep until 7am this morning. Damn jet lag. Anything else planned?

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    oh god why did I say I would work a half day.....I'm zonked after that.

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  • triadfatetriadfate Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    hahaha, Shorty's was AWESOME, we who went had a blast. OP, we will have to meet up for drinks again this week!

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  • KaitouAyashiKaitouAyashi Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Great time all!

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    hey shorty's peeps. it was great meeting you all . it def made my pax a better one. for those of you that came from other places, have a safe trip back home.

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  • MisteriosoMisterioso Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    One last post, unless I'm dead, in prison or out of the country, I'll be back again next year.

    Pre-Pax Thursday gathering @ Shorty's in 2008!!

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  • majin23xmajin23x Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Shorty's was definitely a good time. It wasn't my original plan to go there, but I decided to go instead of the nerdcore concert due to distance. Damn you and your jagger shots tho. I woke up with a nasty headache.

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  • jeruvinjeruvin Minneapolis, MN (USA)Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Everyone I met at shorty's was great. I'd be happy to see any of you next year. I avoided the shots and am quite happy for that.

    I do feel inadequate at Tetris, after seeing some great tetris players, and have a great desire to pick up a DS before the next PAX. I just felt like I missed out on so many gaming opportunities.

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  • Methos645Methos645 Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I missed this opportunity but look forward to going next year!

    -M

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