I have so many great memories of this venue. The shows, the bartenders, their hard work to make the space comfortable and welcoming: all of it was so loved. Showboat will be sorely missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Erik Smestad
They jusr opened when we went. Really cool place! They do not have food but you can get some just around the corner. Place has a lot of potential!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dianne Z.
Great casual vibe! Fun open mic on every other Wednesday night! We played there and we're treated with friendly service and the Vanilla Rye Stout was really awesome!
Michael D.
dam!! bbe!!! Best Bar Ever!! This maratime themed bar feels just like being on a river boat on the old Mississippi!! Is that Mark Twain??
Melissa G.
First time here Saturday - went due to Glam Chowder's drag variety show and had so much fun! I like that they had a full bar AND White Claws. The bathrooms were unisex and very clean, staff was really friendly and just the nicest vibe. Thanks for being cool, Showboat!
Justin Barnes
Sammy was an awesome bartender - 10/10. Awesome space and unique vibe.
Service: 5
Regina McCoy
Showboat melts the Seattle Freeze like no other venue. Every staffer treats you as if you’re an old friend. The neighboring food joints surround the seating in a manner that is reminiscent of a backyard you’d play “Ghost in the Graveyard” in. A no frills, just bones place that doesn’t pretend to be something other than a comfortable place to enjoy local bands. The music was good, but the audience was better. Showboat fosters a lovely community and we will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Helms
Very fun place with a great outdoor space. Super live music and amazingly welcoming staff.Kid-friendliness: All ages show.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Darby B.
Fun and welcoming space with a variety of events going on each week! Love the new stage they built outside, and the indoor/outdoor seating with heaters makes it great to visit any time of year. Definitely a place to visit in Ballard!
Jason R.
One of my favorite bars in Seattle! The staff is wonderful and couldn't be in a better setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with a large garage door entrance, so even when you're inside, you can still get a great breath of fresh air. The music and events there are well put together. Everyone is always smiling and having a good time. 100% recommend checking tout Showboat.
Very fun place with a great outdoor space. Super live music and amazingly welcoming staff.
Dana Bausa
Nice place to sit down and have a few beers. The owner is a nice guy and makes you feel at home.
Analese Grimm
My partner celebrated his birthday recently at Bad Jimmy’s with a group of 14 people. I reached out to Bad Jimmy’s staff ahead of time, and even though we hadn’t paid to reserve an event space they treated us as though we had and were so helpful, friendly, above and beyond accommodating, and just wonderful to work with. I can’t recommend this spot enough!
C. MEFF
Was in here earlier today and it's a very chill environment. Snug space, but with a great vibe, and the brewers make some excellent beer!
Carl Meff
Was in here earlier today and it's a very chill environment. Snug space, but with a great vibe, and the brewers make some excellent beer!
I have so many great memories of this venue. The shows, the bartenders, their hard work to make the space comfortable and welcoming: all of it was so loved. Showboat will be sorely missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
They jusr opened when we went. Really cool place! They do not have food but you can get some just around the corner. Place has a lot of potential!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great casual vibe! Fun open mic on every other Wednesday night! We played there and we're treated with friendly service and the Vanilla Rye Stout was really awesome!
dam!! bbe!!! Best Bar Ever!! This maratime themed bar feels just like being on a river boat on the old Mississippi!! Is that Mark Twain??
First time here Saturday - went due to Glam Chowder's drag variety show and had so much fun! I like that they had a full bar AND White Claws. The bathrooms were unisex and very clean, staff was really friendly and just the nicest vibe. Thanks for being cool, Showboat!
Sammy was an awesome bartender - 10/10. Awesome space and unique vibe.
Service: 5
Showboat melts the Seattle Freeze like no other venue. Every staffer treats you as if you’re an old friend. The neighboring food joints surround the seating in a manner that is reminiscent of a backyard you’d play “Ghost in the Graveyard” in. A no frills, just bones place that doesn’t pretend to be something other than a comfortable place to enjoy local bands. The music was good, but the audience was better. Showboat fosters a lovely community and we will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very fun place with a great outdoor space. Super live music and amazingly welcoming staff.Kid-friendliness: All ages show.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fun and welcoming space with a variety of events going on each week! Love the new stage they built outside, and the indoor/outdoor seating with heaters makes it great to visit any time of year. Definitely a place to visit in Ballard!
One of my favorite bars in Seattle! The staff is wonderful and couldn't be in a better setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with a large garage door entrance, so even when you're inside, you can still get a great breath of fresh air. The music and events there are well put together. Everyone is always smiling and having a good time. 100% recommend checking tout Showboat.
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Very fun place with a great outdoor space. Super live music and amazingly welcoming staff.
Nice place to sit down and have a few beers. The owner is a nice guy and makes you feel at home.
My partner celebrated his birthday recently at Bad Jimmy’s with a group of 14 people. I reached out to Bad Jimmy’s staff ahead of time, and even though we hadn’t paid to reserve an event space they treated us as though we had and were so helpful, friendly, above and beyond accommodating, and just wonderful to work with. I can’t recommend this spot enough!
Was in here earlier today and it's a very chill environment. Snug space, but with a great vibe, and the brewers make some excellent beer!
Was in here earlier today and it's a very chill environment. Snug space, but with a great vibe, and the brewers make some excellent beer!