Update Dec. 10

The license change to permit those under 21 to enter Whisky West takes effect on Sunday December 14. They open at 11:30 and close at midnight. You can reach them at 206-556-2134 or visit them online at Whiskywest.com though as yet their website does not reflect the changes or include the children's menu.

Original post Dec, 3

Whisky West at 4751 California Ave SW which for nearly a decade has been a West Seattle fixture, a place touting more than 500 varieties of Whisky is about to reinvent itself. 

Under the direction of owners Colin and Donna Pickering, the 21 and over status will be gone and families will be welcomed, pending approval by Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Already in place are the barriers to the bar area, required by law, which still seats 22 people. That means 128 more people of all ages can come in.

They made the move to better take advantage of the large space the restaurant/bar offers meaning family celebrations, sports teams and other groups can now come in. "We must get two or three calls a week asking if we are open to people under 21, so now we will be," Colin said.

Their main food menu will remain largely the same (see it HERE) with a mix of appetizers, salads, rice bowls, sandwiches and burgers, all elevated above standard bar fare.

Donna said they have developed a children's menu too but it's subject to change as they hear from customers and add more items.

Whisky West Kids Menu $10

12 & Under

Fried BBQ Chicken Salad

Chicken Strips, BBQ Sauce, Romaine, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons, Cheddar, Ranch

Half Grilled cheese & Tomato Soup

Havarti & Cheddar, Rustic White, Bowl of Tomato Soup

Chicken Strips & Fries

Made to Order from Whole Breast, Choice of Sauce

Half grilled Turkey Sandwich & Fries

Havarti Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, On Grilled Rustic Whit

Two tacos

Steak, Chicken, or Shrimp, Cabbage, Pico, Lime Crema

Classic Cheeseburger & Fries

Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

Spaghetti Noodles, With A Meat Marinara

Macaroni & Cheese

Elbow Macaroni, In a Homemade Cheddar Sauce

They will also be moving to a completely new Point of Sale system early in the new year that will allow online ordering, and contactless payment such as pay with your phone. 

"It just makes it so much easier for the customer and less labor intensive for us too," Colin said. 

They made their reputation as a Whisky bar of course and that remains. "It was just time to reinvent the space so in a neighborhood like West Seattle families and groups with children could be part of the story." Colin said.