A definite dive bar. Good atmosphere, very friendly staff. Quirky, with lots of cool things around the room to see. Worth a visit.
Natalie Mach
Forever in love with the screwdriver! Walking down into this basement bar, you're enveloped in classic vibes. Better than jukebox, it's authentic classic rock. Mellow and edgy aesthetic; the workers are relaxed but professional. The bartender will cover your unattended drink for you! These people look out. This spot always gets me grooving. Recommended for before and/or after a crocodile/Madame Lou's showđ also a nice spot to flex for any +1's...shows off you know the cool authentic/OG Seattle spots to go to the screwdriver. You're welcome for the tipđ€
Brandon Ahler
Reminds me a lot of true, Midwest dive bars. It's in a basement? Check. Had some questionable liquor and beer choices? Check. Music good and chill bartenders? Check. Reminded us of a little sliver of home and definitely did not disappoint. Try a Campari pickled egg and see if you can get lucky to catch a show in the backroom. Overall a great experience and so happy we found this gem!
Ryan Grimes
This place will make you feel cool just by stepping inside. Apparently nirvana used to rehearse here back in the day? Which as a 42 year old kinda hurts to say. I turned around and here I am saying back in the day. Lord have mercy. Anyway, the bar tender with the cool hat and kind voice is the most welcoming person I think I may have ever met. Spoke to me like heâd known me, well, since back in the day, but not in a fake way. Great rock n roll tunes and even a non alcoholic beer or two for us on the wagon. Five stars
Kumar Vaibhav
Just hung around the place. Pretty cool aesthetics !
Kirk Anderson
With records and posters all over the walls and ceiling I guess youâd call this a dive bar, but itâs a really fun place to go and if Chris the bartender is working, youâll get some great stories. I find myself turning friends onto the place after local concerts.
Apply yourself though to find parking spaces other than the lot right next-door as I think it was about $25 .
David Christensen
Dude. Words alone cannot express how I feel about this bar. From the decor, to the vibe, to the staff... This was the cherry on top of my unbelievable trip to Seattle. Cocktails that are different from anything you have had, in a great way. They have a non alcoholic drink list that is bigger than some folks' entire menu. The best music deep cuts. Friendly folks. What else can I say other than standing outside and throwing people in the door?
Chris Elford
If youâre looking to watch the big game, if youâre looking to be shushed by a mixologist, if your goal is to sip science experiments in an industrial chic space, Screwdriver is likely not the bar for you. For everyone else, welcome to a truly special place. A true âthird spaceâ, run by kind humans. There are many bars in Seattle, and many thousands more in the US. There is only one Screwdriver. So show up as yourself, be nice, tip well, and welcome yourself to the best clubhouse in town.
Kevin Kumetz
A dive bar with way too good of a spirits collection. Whoever their beverage director is, hats off to you. They had El Jolgorio Cuish đ
Daniel Ledesma
Super cool underground dive with a grunge/rock vintage vibe to it. Derek was great all night pouring the drinks down and a lot of cool people from Seattle and out of Seattle (like myself). Worth coming for an evening drink with friends or alone when visiting the city.
A definite dive bar. Good atmosphere, very friendly staff. Quirky, with lots of cool things around the room to see. Worth a visit.
Forever in love with the screwdriver! Walking down into this basement bar, you're enveloped in classic vibes. Better than jukebox, it's authentic classic rock. Mellow and edgy aesthetic; the workers are relaxed but professional. The bartender will cover your unattended drink for you! These people look out. This spot always gets me grooving. Recommended for before and/or after a crocodile/Madame Lou's showđ also a nice spot to flex for any +1's...shows off you know the cool authentic/OG Seattle spots to go to the screwdriver. You're welcome for the tipđ€
Reminds me a lot of true, Midwest dive bars. It's in a basement? Check. Had some questionable liquor and beer choices? Check. Music good and chill bartenders? Check. Reminded us of a little sliver of home and definitely did not disappoint. Try a Campari pickled egg and see if you can get lucky to catch a show in the backroom. Overall a great experience and so happy we found this gem!
This place will make you feel cool just by stepping inside. Apparently nirvana used to rehearse here back in the day? Which as a 42 year old kinda hurts to say. I turned around and here I am saying back in the day. Lord have mercy. Anyway, the bar tender with the cool hat and kind voice is the most welcoming person I think I may have ever met. Spoke to me like heâd known me, well, since back in the day, but not in a fake way. Great rock n roll tunes and even a non alcoholic beer or two for us on the wagon. Five stars
Just hung around the place. Pretty cool aesthetics !
With records and posters all over the walls and ceiling I guess youâd call this a dive bar, but itâs a really fun place to go and if Chris the bartender is working, youâll get some great stories. I find myself turning friends onto the place after local concerts.
Apply yourself though to find parking spaces other than the lot right next-door as I think it was about $25 .
Dude. Words alone cannot express how I feel about this bar. From the decor, to the vibe, to the staff... This was the cherry on top of my unbelievable trip to Seattle.
Cocktails that are different from anything you have had, in a great way. They have a non alcoholic drink list that is bigger than some folks' entire menu. The best music deep cuts. Friendly folks. What else can I say other than standing outside and throwing people in the door?
If youâre looking to watch the big game, if youâre looking to be shushed by a mixologist, if your goal is to sip science experiments in an industrial chic space, Screwdriver is likely not the bar for you. For everyone else, welcome to a truly special place. A true âthird spaceâ, run by kind humans. There are many bars in Seattle, and many thousands more in the US. There is only one Screwdriver.
So show up as yourself, be nice, tip well, and welcome yourself to the best clubhouse in town.
A dive bar with way too good of a spirits collection. Whoever their beverage director is, hats off to you. They had El Jolgorio Cuish đ
Super cool underground dive with a grunge/rock vintage vibe to it. Derek was great all night pouring the drinks down and a lot of cool people from Seattle and out of Seattle (like myself). Worth coming for an evening drink with friends or alone when visiting the city.
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Great atmosphere. Was a fun place to hang out with friends!
Pretty neat place. It was quiet when we went in.
Absolutely awesome bar. What a great time.
Excellent bar. Great atmosphere.
Iâm really happy bars like this still exist in the world. Unpretentious and cool. Good drinks, great staff and well ventilated. Recommended!
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