Diesel

POPULAR VIDEO BAR . FRIENDLY BARTENDERS, STAFF AND CROWD . GREAT FOOD MENU

One of my favorite bars in Seattle. Super strong drinks, great food, amazing staff. This is a no frills bear and leather bar, so save your bad reviews about it not having a cocktail menu but it excels at being what it is.

Don't be fooled by the enticing cocktails in the pics, got here and told no cocktail menu is kind of a dive bar. I wouldn't even call it a dive bar really, just kind of a typical gar bar erring on the near side. vodka soda/ beer place. White claw only seltzer. Fine bar, just kinda misleading in the pics and walked out of the way for it.

I visited Diesel Bar in Seattle hoping for a fun night out, but was shocked and humiliated when the staff banned me from entry solely because of my nationality. Despite having a valid passport and no prior issues, I was singled out and told I wasn't welcome due to where I'm from. This blatant discrimination ruined my evening and left me feeling unwelcome in what should be an inclusive space. Seattle deserves better than establishments that practice such outdated and illegal biases. I won't be returning, and I urge others to steer clear until they address their discriminatory policies.

Amazing gay bar where you can meet bears and daddies, which I have been ogling the entire time with friends 😉 Didn't have any food there so I can't really rate. Had my first ever shot of whiskey here and I can say that my first time drinking whiskey will forever be remembered at a gay bar in Seattle. Of course straight men, proceed with caution because you'll either be discriminated or kicked out unfortunately. Otherwise, give this bar a shot! Totally worth it!

I’d been wanting to check this place out for a while and decided to come by on Taco Tuesday. I came hoping to meet people and enjoy the atmosphere, but the experience ended up being pretty uncomfortable. The bar was clearly understaffed, which I understand happens. But I still left feeling unwelcome, especially as someone with mobility needs. I was told exactly where to stand instead of being offered options, and asked to stay there until my food was ready. When I asked if there was more patio space, I got laughed at instead of a simple "no." Later, I moved to a ledge so I could lean more comfortably, and the bartender called me out publicly. He said he couldn’t move me again because he couldn’t get the cook’s attention (which he didn't explain earlier, I really wasn't trying to cause trouble). He and a customer laughed about it 🙁 I apologized and went back to where I was before, but it felt pretty humiliating. I tried to stick it out as long as I could. Eventually, the cook came out with someone else’s order, and I let him know I needed to cancel mine. He didn’t know what I had ordered and asked me to speak with the bartender. I said I would. It wasn’t my intention to waste anyone’s time—just hard to know how to handle things when it felt like I’d already been made into a problem. I offered my future tacos to someone nearby (they didn’t want them), so I guess those are now free for the bar. When I told the bartender I was leaving and that the tacos could go to someone else, he looked furious—white-knuckled and completely unresponsive. I’d already paid and tipped, so the bar wasn’t losing anything. I just didn’t feel comfortable staying, and honestly, I wasn’t hungry anymore. Being almost a year sober, I’ve found that showing up to places like this takes effort. I came hoping to feel part of something, but left feeling like I didn’t belong. Not sharing this to drag the bar, just hoping it’s useful context for anyone else navigating similar situations. I might avoid Taco Tuesdays at Diesel in the future, and if I come back, I’ll probably try a different night—or a different bartender. There was a handwritten sign joking that you won’t find skinny boys at Diesel, and maybe I should’ve taken the hint. I love bears, but I felt like I was an eyesore

Was the tonight November 29th place was packed could not move only had 2 bartenders at main bar back bar was closed. Other then that could not walk got felt up a lot.