50 Best Dive Bars in Seattle

“Nataly is such a great gal! We were made to feel that they were happy to see us. We had a really fun night!“

“Super fun hangout spot. Great shows downstairs.“

“Virtue signaling in an attempt to bring attention to their GoFundMe to keep them from going under“

“Great dog friendly patio and great food for the price. Good drinks. Right on the hipster edge of being a dive bar“

“Sunset Tavern is such a fun and unique bar and live performance venue! They have some of the best bands coming through, and they sound great! Love the stage background too!“

“If you want some Hot and fresh Broasted fried chicken with some humongous JoJo’s plus the fry sauce on the side .. this is place to go!! It satisfied my after 10pm food cravings

Check them out and bring your appetite“

“Live music, good food, funky atmosphere, great staff, cocktails, and walking distance. What’s not to love. Check this place out.“

“A nice little neighborhood bar that's tucked away just off the main drag. One of the few reasonably priced options left open in the area. You'll see a lot of long time locals there which is obviously a good thing.

Would def recommend if you're in the area and looking for a drink.“

“LOVED this spot. And the recommendation by Tom was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely coming back!“

“The fresh grapefruit vodka — a real thirst quencher“

“Targy's is a gem. Neighborhood dive bar with plenty of character and plenty of characters. They've got great service, plenty of craft beers on tap, and every liquor bottle known to man. For entertainment there's also a couple of pool tables, dart boards and a jukebox. Everything you need right in your neighborhood.“

“Streamline Tavern Forevahhh“

“Because they let the regulars just be regulars —“

“Been reading about this burger for months now, and I finally willed myself to go down there to check it out. I had the double tavern and the chili fries. I’ll start with the fries, crispy and hand cut. The chili and was great and the sour cream and scallions were a nice touch. Huge portions though so they’re great for sharing. Now the burger, I had moderate expectations based off reviews and pictures. I always leave establishments disappointed when I have higher expectations so I came in with an open mind. I decided to dine in because all food tastes better when it’s Hot and fresh, and it was just that. The meat was cooked perfectly, the cheese melted all the way through, and the sauce was nice and light. The onions gave it a nice kick as well. It was very good. Beware, although it is a double, it is kind of small, so you can definitely kill a couple of them before you start feeling full. It’s really good overall, and I’ll definitely put it in my top burgers in Seattle (probably right next to The Red Mill.) These burgers were also a nice change of pace to fast food burgers, more expensive and the fries are extra but really worth it if you want just a nice, juicy, messy burger. I’ll be back to try the rest of the menu items.“

“Very friendly and fun place to drink, play pool, or just kick back and listen to the jukebox.“

“As bar food goes, this place ranks on top. Finding anything in Seattle that isn't over priced is difficult. Good fried seafood at a great price in a small neighborhood bar.“

“I attended a gathering there...that started in the parking lot because the owner was an hour and a half late opening. Nice of him to show up. No food served. None. A kitchen, menus with pizzas they don't serve anymore, but no service. Long lines while he smoked outside. Is this a joke?“

“Great staff, great food, great drinks, fair prices! Leave your attitude at the door“

“good atmosphere and friendly service“

“Sam’s 69, like a French 75, only better … because, DUH. And very tasty chicken tender sliders and onion rings with kicked up versions of Ranch sauce for dipping. Great service and reasonable prices.“

“Very friendly and fun place to drink, play pool, or just kick back and listen to the jukebox.“

“@manao chicken burgers 🍔 and drinks“

“Great bar and great games! Bring your quarters or get smaller bills and change! Cash only with an ATM.“

“You get your food elsewhere eat n drink there 🤘🤘🤘“

“We came all the way from East Alabama and wanted to find a fun place in the evening. We were not disappointed when we came across Shorty's. The prices and food were amazing and Pete kept us thoroughly entertained! If you're looking for some fun (have an appetite for a dog) and have some time to kill, then I don't think you could find a better spot than Shorty's!😋“

“Had a great, creative version of an espresso martini here and noticed the bartender put a lot of care into making sure my drink was up to satisfaction. The food they have right now is some of the best I’ve tasted here. Also noticed they put up a cover around part of the patio to block out rain for the rainy days coming! Good “

“Great live music venue. Darrell’s reminds me of the vibe in Northern Nevada when I played music there. Good music, no messing around.“

“Stopped in with a friend to play some pinball on Wednesday 8/23/23. Pinball map was pretty accurate regarding pins on location, and the games we played were in good condition, spaced out well, and most had cupholders or tables close by. There were the requisite 40"-50" TVs playing sports set up around the bar, but they were not the center of attention - this isn't a sports bar. There were 4-5 pool tables, and all were busy by the time we left for the Ice Box around 9 PM. Stiff well drinks, a decent selection of beer, etc., and decent prices for the area. I like the square wooden-framed ~25'x25' area around the bar, away from the pinball and pool - it was kind of cozy and they had a corner with a mic set up for...music or karaoke or stand-up, or something else I guess. New owners revamped this place in late 2021 or early 2022, and they kept the dive bar atmosphere, but really cleaned the place up. No yucky smells, and I didn't feel like I had to wash my hands after I left. I know that's not a high bar, but I what I mean was that it was a pleasant and unpretentious place to hang out. Didn't try any food - maybe next time. Sorry, no pictures this time!“

“Backfire MotoBar rocks! Get in here for dive bar vibe, motorcycle fan talk, good times, good peeps! Also great live music on certain nights (we've played there a few times and it's 100% fun)!“

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“Love this place!!! It’s a great neighborhood pub with everything you’d want—GREAT staff (Bekkah, Ellie, and Joe are big reasons why we keep coming back), fun trivia nights, karaoke, and special events about once per month. Wide variety of rotating taps, liquor, wine, hard seltzers, and clever Jell-O shot creations. Brunch on weekends and tasty apps/ lunch/ dinner fare with a kitchen that’s open late. This is a place where everybody knows your name. We’ll be back to see our people soon 🤩“

“Great neighborhood joint. Friendly staff and cold beer 🍺“

“They host my crew's monthly EDM show (Quantum) and I've always had a great interaction with the staff. I don't drink, but the atmosphere is intimate and I appreciate that they finally updated the AC. Seems to keep a consistent temp inside now“

“Alice makes a wicked Paloma!! Go find out yourself!“

“Inexpensive, divey, friendly and, pinball! Love it. A new favorite so I'll be back.“

“Off the beaten path, but great space. In between the sound and Pike’s Place, vibe is on point.

Feels like a quintessential PNW brewery experience with plenty of space to sit. Took in their light lager and it was crushable, very light, and at 4.5%, pretty good bang for the caloric buck.“

“My favorite little bartender is there. She has the greatest curves , cutest face, but a sad smile. Food is great, drinks are strong and the right price. People are loud. What's the story, morning glory? I go back on Saturdays for you. Thanks for the XYZ after the margarita.“

“My favorite bar in Fremont .“

“My absolutely favorite bar in West Seattle. Amazing atmosphere but please hire nicer people as bartenders, people who actually have customer service skills. Often get one bartender who is very rude and unpersonable, seems to hate her job. 💔“

“Been here a few times now and it's just a great vibe with 4 pool tables, 2 dart boards, and few pinball machines. You can get some limited type food items but they come from the next door bar. Pizza was pretty good but it's the size of a personal size pizza. We like this place though. Decent beer and some pool. Great place to chill and have a good time.“

“old school real people laid back crazy“

“This is a Seattle institution. It is not hip, chic, or stylish. It has history and accretions of character.“

“We visited the bar after a recommendation from our tour guide from beneath the streets. You get 10% off the bill. We actually found the bar man very pleasant and quickly fulfilled our order taking the 10% off. At the time there were other people from our tour so it’s lovely seeing businesses looking after each other. The beer was lovely. Down stairs is an underground bar which is used as a comedy stage.“

“Went in tonight for the first time. Very cute bartender. I will be going back.“

“Expensive! $12.24 for a beer with MANDATORY tip regardless of what you want to give. Beers are 12oz not 16oz. food is edible. Walk in take a selfie leave. New owners needed.“

“Outstanding environment to relax . You meet interesting people“

“Stars based on rating of a dive bar of which this place checks all the boxes.Decor that makes you second guess if this is a good idea when you walk in ✔️Pull tabs ✔️Locals that seem like they live there ✔️Simple Stiff drinks ✔️Tots ✔️Karaoke ✔️Pool & Darts ✔️Open till 2am ✔️If it was a rating of it on a non-dive bar standard it would be a 3 but places like this are a dying breed and are needed.Bartender was super cool and she also made some mean chicken strips. Limited Late night menu.$3 Jell-O shots are a must. Chilled in a tub of ice. “Happy Hour” is from 11am-3pm” which is genius.“

“This is a regular haunt for my friends and me. Very queer friendly and unrivaled vibe. If Freddy KOP is spinning you know you are going to get some amazing music and mixes. There's a reason why he travels all over the country to DJ gay events - he's amazing. All the bartending staff are SUPER friendly and fun to chat with. Pony is one of the places I always feel safe and a sense of community.“

“I get a cheeseburger every Friday and have done so for a year now. Ozzie's burger is a good standard burger quality wise. What I will say having eaten burgers all around the city is it's a great value. The burger and waffle fries without cheese is $11.99. Cheese is +$1.50. The patty is a 1/2 pound meat patty. The bun is like a sourdough/rustic roll which paired well with the size of the patty. In all, Ozzie's is a solid value. I've only had their burger so I can't speak for anything else.“