Admittedly, Time Out Sports Bar looks out of place in downtown Kirkland, so full of upscale boutiques and swanky cafes. But that’s exactly why it draws so many college students and recent grads. The beloved watering hole offers cheap and tasty deals that would prove competitive even in Pullman. Case in point: Taco Tuesday, which features 50 cent tacos (!) and $5 Long Islands. (My regular order—four tacos, one potent beverage, plus tip—rings in at just 10 bucks.) The hard-shell tacos—stuffed with ground beef, lettuce, and tomato—are far from gourmet, but you can dress ‘em up with unlimited amounts of complimentary salsa, sour cream, and jalapenos. And if, before the weekend, you find yourself yearning to relieve college again, come back for Thirsty Thursday, when the bartenders serve $1 well drinks from 9 p.m. to midnight. Because at Time Out, just like Wazzu, the party never stops. (21 and over.) ERIKA HOBART
