The Coalman

The Coalman ✨ Newcastle’s Neighborhood Wine Bar & Restaurant serving dinner, drinks, and good times every Tuesday-Saturday. ✨ 3-9 PM
Happy Hour 3-5 PM✨

Permanently closed.
10/17/2025

It’s official, The Coalman is now closed — a project that meant the world to me and our team.❤️

Built from equal parts passion and hometown pride, it will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ll forever be grateful for the community that surrounded us.🥂

Thank you for every meal, every conversation, and every bit of support along the way. Though this door is closing, the memories we made together will stay with me for a long time.✨

If you’re craving that breakfast sandwich or our signature TLC hospitality, please come see us in Ballard at our three sister spots — we’d love to welcome you there.

Brimmer & Heeltap – A cozy neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, serving thoughtful dishes and genuine hospitality in our historic Ballard space. Join us for Happy Hour, Wednesday–Sunday from 4–5pm, featuring $3 oysters and half-price wine by the glass.🥂

Red Arrow Coffee – Your go-to corner café for perfectly crafted espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and delicious brunch plates — a welcoming stop for your morning ritual or mid-day reset. Located through the Brimmer & Heeltap garden gate in the back studio.☕️

Halfseas Wine & Bottle Shop – Our bright and playful wine bar and bottle shop offering a curated selection of old and new world wines, small bites, and weekly tastings. Don’t miss Cavi-Hour daily from 3–5pm — half-price wines by the glass and tins of caviar (because you deserve it), and no corkage on retail bottles.🍷

With love,
Jen & The Brimming Hospitality Team

It’s official, The Coalman is now closed — a project that meant the world to me and our team.❤️Built from equal parts pa...
10/17/2025

It’s official, The Coalman is now closed — a project that meant the world to me and our team.❤️

Built from equal parts passion and hometown pride, it will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ll forever be grateful for the community that surrounded us.🥂

Thank you for every meal, every conversation, and every bit of support along the way. Though this door is closing, the memories we made together will stay with me for a long time.✨

If you’re craving that breakfast sandwich or our signature TLC hospitality, please come see us in Ballard at our three sister spots — we’d love to welcome you there.

– A cozy neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, serving thoughtful dishes and genuine hospitality in our historic Ballard space. Join us for Happy Hour, Wednesday–Sunday from 4–5pm, featuring $3 oysters and half-price wine by the glass.🥂

– Your go-to corner café for perfectly crafted espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and delicious brunch plates — a welcoming stop for your morning ritual or mid-day reset. Located through the Brimmer & Heeltap garden gate in the back studio.☕️

– Our bright and playful wine bar and bottle shop offering a curated selection of old and new world wines, small bites, and weekly tastings. Don’t miss Cavi-Hour daily from 3–5pm — half-price wines by the glass and tins of caviar (because you deserve it), and no corkage on retail bottles.🍷

With love,
Jen & The Brimming Hospitality Team

09/09/2025

Opening The Coalman was a homecoming for me. I grew up around the corner from the restaurant, and my dream was to bring something warm and welcoming to a community I care so deeply about. I believe in this city and its people, which makes it even more heartbreaking that this chapter didn’t unfold the way I hoped.

The Seattle Times recently highlighted the tough realities so many restaurants are facing right now, and The Coalman has been no exception. Decisions like these are never made lightly or in isolation. They come with enormous personal, professional, and financial weight.

I am forever grateful to the incredible team who has stood by me through all of this. Their sacrifices and commitment have carried us to the end, and I could not be prouder of them.

I’m also deeply thankful for the Newcastle community. You welcomed us, gave us a chance, and we were excited to contribute in ways big and small. That will always matter to me.
The timeline of what comes next is still uncertain and not fully in our control. What is certain is the impact this place has had on our team, our guests, and the community we’ve been fortunate to serve.

Thank you for being part of the story with us. We hope to see you again before it’s time we say farewell.

We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Jackie Varriano of The Seattle Times for shining a light on The Coalman and other restaurants navigating the same challenges. Her story gave voice to the struggles many in this industry are facing, and we’re grateful for that recognition.

And to our peers—both those mentioned in the article and countless others working tirelessly across the region—your perseverance, creativity, and dedication in such difficult times deserve tribute and support from us all.

With gratitude,
Jen & The Coalman Team ❤️

🌟JOIN US THIS THURSDAY!🌟August is Washington Wine Month—and we’re raising a glass to the incredible wines being made rig...
08/06/2025

🌟JOIN US THIS THURSDAY!🌟

August is Washington Wine Month—and we’re raising a glass to the incredible wines being made right in our backyard.🍇

From Rhône-style reds to coastal whites, this month’s lineup shows off the bold, brilliant range of our home state.🍷

Come taste the full flight and pick up your August wine club selections!🥂

📅 Thursday, August 7th
🕔 5–7 PM (drop in anytime)
💸 $10 tasting | Free for club members
📍 The Coalman Cafe & Bar

PS: Did we mention we have HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY on Thursdays through summer?🥳

Sage Rat Wine | Sonder Wines | Grosgrain Vineyards | Division Winemaking Company

🔥 This week’s special is bringing the heat—in the most delicious way. We’re featuring the Cherry Bomb fermented hot sauc...
07/31/2025

🔥 This week’s special is bringing the heat—in the most delicious way. We’re featuring the Cherry Bomb fermented hot sauce from Seattle’s own Haxan Ferments, created by molecular biologist–turned–sauce queen Jessica Huszar.

Made with fermented cherry and Fresno peppers, garlic, onion, and a touch of local wildflower honey, this small-batch sauce is funky, bright, and beautifully balanced.

✨ We’re serving it with white albacore tuna over a chilled cucumber aguachile, alongside house-made tajin dusted tortilla chips—a bold, fresh dish perfect for summer nights. Available now through Saturday only!

🗓 Book your table to enjoy it before it’s gone, and don’t miss Bellevue Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3–7:30 PM to pick up a bottle of Haxan and some of the region’s best local produce.

💬 Tag a spicy food fan who needs to try this with you!

Martin Family Orchard has been growing tree-ripened fruit in Cashmere, WA since 1986, and their just-picked cherries are...
07/09/2025

Martin Family Orchard has been growing tree-ripened fruit in Cashmere, WA since 1986, and their just-picked cherries are the star of this week’s special. 🍒

Meet our Duck Pancake Wraps: crispy house made scallion pancakes with pickled cherries, cherry hoisin, lime coconut crème, duck chicharrones, and a fresh scallion-cilantro salad. Sweet, savory, and built for sharing.

✨ Come see what’s new! We’ve got tons of fresh summer menu items and Happy Hour Tuesday–Saturday from 3–5 PM (and all day Thursday!) with ½ price wine pours, draft spritz, and select snacks.

📲 Send this to a friend who should split these with you on the patio this week, and don't forget to visit Bellevue Farmers Market on Thursday, from 3-7:30 PM!

✨ Summer on a plate! ✨ This week’s special celebrates peak-season produce from Cabrera Farm at Bellevue Farmers Market: ...
07/04/2025

✨ Summer on a plate! ✨

This week’s special celebrates peak-season produce from Cabrera Farm at Bellevue Farmers Market: delicate squash blossoms stuffed with blue cheese and caramelized onion, fried in a featherlight cornbread batter, and finished with hot honey and marinated summer squash. 🌼🍯

We’ll be closed on the 4th of July to give our team a well-deserved break but will be back Saturday with regular hours (3–9 PM) and plenty of summer flavors waiting for you. 🌿

Tag a friend who needs to meet you for this one! 🥂

Happy Hour just got happier, and so did our menu. 🍷✨ Join us every Thursday through August for all-day Happy Hour—featur...
07/02/2025

Happy Hour just got happier, and so did our menu. 🍷✨

Join us every Thursday through August for all-day Happy Hour—featuring ½ price wine by the glass, draft spritz, and select apps (yes, the burrata is on the list).

We also have some new stand-outs on the menu!

🍑 Burrata – summer on a plate with blistered peaches, prosciutto, and a splash of local vinegar.

🌿 Chickpea Fritters – golden and crispy, served with tarragon aioli and apricot-fennel chutney.

🔥 Fried Chicken Sandwich – spicy, crunchy, citrusy, everything you want in a bite.

🌙 Lamb Kofta – tender, herby, and layered with hummus, feta, pickles, and warm house pita.

🐟 Roasted Salmon – paired with elote corn salad and a bright tomato aioli.

We recommend making a reservation... but walking in for a glass and a bite is always welcome too.

Tag your Thursday crew and let’s make it a summer tradition! ☀️🍽️

It's the FINAL DAY to enjoy our Pride Pour!🏳️‍🌈PACO & LOLA Albariño is elegant and fresh, with a citric and fruity mouth...
06/28/2025

It's the FINAL DAY to enjoy our Pride Pour!🏳️‍🌈

PACO & LOLA Albariño is elegant and fresh, with a citric and fruity mouth. Proceeds of each glass pour (or bottle!) go toward Lambert House and their efforts to serve LGBTQ+ youth in Seattle and beyond.🌈🏡

Plus, we just launched some new and delicious menu items!
Join us for Happy Hour 3-5 PM, or enjoy dinner with us tonight.

We can't wait to see you🥂

06/18/2025

Today is the day🥳🥂✨

We’re turning 2 and celebrating with:
🥟$2 bites
🍨new desserts
🍅🍤 a new special you don’t want to miss!

Come on in to say hello, stay for a quick drink and snack, or enjoy dinner!

Thanks for 2 incredible years, Newcastle!💕✨

🎉 The Coalman Turns 2! 🎉We’re celebrating Wednesday, June 18th all day long with $2 bites, Pride Pours that give back to...
06/16/2025

🎉 The Coalman Turns 2! 🎉
We’re celebrating Wednesday, June 18th all day long with $2 bites, Pride Pours that give back to , and some seriously good vibes. 🥂✨

Sip on a Landmass wine flight or a glass of Ram Cellars Sparkle Pony and raise a toast to two incredible years in Newcastle.⁠
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Come for dinner, or just pop in for a quick hello, a drink, and a bite—we’d love to see you.⁠
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💛 Thank you for being part of this wild and wonderful ride.
Tag a friend who should meet you at The Coalman! 🍽️🍷

Enjoy a good book with delicious food while supporting Friends of Newcastle Library this Thursday! First come, first ser...
06/11/2025

Enjoy a good book with delicious food while supporting Friends of Newcastle Library this Thursday! First come, first served.

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