Everett Happy Hour Meeting - Everett, WA

Sorry to hear about that. Seems like there should be plenty of other spots in Everett that would be happy to have a bunch of thirsty Bizniks hanging out, don't you think?

Might I suggest Il Bistro Vino. It's at 1801 Hewitt Ave. Near the Everett Event Center. Nick, the owner is quite agreeable and he has one of the better vodka selections you'll find in the PNW.

It's really bizarre to me how, once you get outside of Seattle, establishments in the suburbs (esp. Bellevue) seem to want payment or guaranteed minimum for hosting events. Downtown, most places I've approached are delighted to have our business, without any minimum. Maybe there are just fewer venues and they are already full of paying customers, whereas in urban Seattle there are so many venues that they are hungrier for business. I don't know. I'd suggest starting out by asking them what their slowest night is, and saying "how would you like a bunch of extra paying customers on that night? We'd love to have our event with you on that night, and you'll definitely get some extra business, but we can't agree to a minimum fee."