Principal's Office
downtown Bothell, Bothell
Bar in Bothell, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Principal's Office is worth choosing for a casual Bothell date drink, especially if conversation and a playful Anderson School setting matter more than a serious cocktail program. Expect a relaxed, walk-in-friendly McMenamins bar with cider, wine, ale, spirits, Irish Coffee in a small former school-office room.
About Principal's Office
Principal's Office in Bothell is a casual, lower-priced option with limited public details in the record. The confirmed basics are direct: it is priced around $20 per person, the dress code is casual, the current hours are Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM.
Because the public record is narrow, it is best to plan around what is known rather than assuming a particular menu, drinks program, seating setup, service style, or special occasion format. Treat Principal's Office as a simple Bothell stop for the weekend evening hours that are confirmed.
A casual Bothell stop with a simple planning profile
The strongest reason to consider Principal's Office is its easygoing positioning. The casual dress code and $20 per person price point make it a low-commitment choice compared with a more formal or higher-priced night out.
That makes the decision point simple. Choose Principal's Office when you want a casual Bothell option during its confirmed Friday or Saturday evening hours. Look elsewhere if your plans depend on lunch, late-night service, a specific menu, or a particular seating arrangement.
How to use it well in 2026
The smart play is to build a direct weekend evening plan. Principal's Office is open Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM, closed Monday through Thursday and Sunday.
Dress casual and budget around $20 per person. For broader Bothell planning, use our full Bothell restaurants guide and our full Bothell hotels guide, or compare Principal's Office with other options in Bothell generically.
Planning details
- Location
- Top Floor, Anderson School Building, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
- Website
- mcmenamins.com/anderson-school/principals-office
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, cozy room that used to be the school principal’s office, now a pub-like hotel bar with classic McMenamins eclectic decor, intimate feel, and relaxed, conversational energy.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Planning details
Location
Top Floor, Anderson School Building, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nui Nui, Notable alternative
- The Shed, Notable alternative
- Father Mulligan's Heritage Bar, Notable alternative
- Fireside Lounge, Notable alternative
- Toyoda Sushi, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Principal's Office compares in Bothell
Choose Principal's Office when ambiance and local backstory are the point. Against Nui Nui and The Shed, it reads as the more place-specific Bothell pick because the former administrative-office setting gives the night a clearer hook. Nui Nui and The Shed are better cross-shops when the priority is comparing bar formats before choosing a room.
For booking difficulty, Principal's Office is the low-stress option in this set. That makes it useful for a two-person evening when the plan needs flexibility, but it also means Pearl would not position it as a splurge-driven or award-led choice. If the goal is a higher-commitment night, compare the mood against Father Mulligan's Heritage Bar and Fireside Lounge before deciding whether to stay local or travel.
Toyoda Sushi belongs in the comparison only if food is driving the evening. For a drink-first date in Bothell, Principal's Office is the cleaner fit; for a meal-first plan, Toyoda Sushi is the more logical cross-shop.
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Compare Principal's Office
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Principal's Office | Bothell | No published awards |
| Nui Nui | Bothell | No published awards |
| The Shed | Bothell | No published awards |
| Father Mulligan's Heritage Bar | Kenmore | No published awards |
| Fireside Lounge | Woodinville | No published awards |
| Toyoda Sushi | Seattle | No published awards |
How Principal's Office Bothell compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Principal's Office good for groups?
Principal's Office is listed as casual and priced around $20 per person, but larger-party planning should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is Principal's Office worth the prices?
Choose it if you want a casual Bothell stop at about $20 per person.
Is Principal's Office open late?
Not especially. The hours are Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM, it is closed Monday through Thursday and Sunday.
