Screwdriver Bar

2320 1st Ave, Seattle

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Rich Rosell

On a recent trip we learned about this spot as a recommendation from a server at a nearby establishment in Seattle - otherwise we probably would have missed it completely as it is kind of hard to find even if you know it's there.

After going down a flight of stairs from street level this (somewhat) hidden bar has a lot to look at. Plenty of music posters/45s/album covers/photos etc cover every inch of the walls and ceilings, and the vibe is comfortably casual.

RECOMMENDED!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Creighton

Neighborhood bar with great service and good-funky 70s music collector basement vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jason Bridgford

Great little bar tucked away down a staircase in a vibing area of the city. Good Happy Hour specials and atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

M R

They haven't had pinball for some time but I really don't mind, plenty of other places nearby to play, and the relaxed vibe and lower volume help the chill vibes. A perfect second or third bar to checkout if you're in Belltown and are ready to relax and sip along with friends!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Kitagawa

The drinks were good, but I shouldn’t feel bad for asking a bartender to make a drink that’s on the menu and dumplings are allowed to be boiled but not mushy. Not something I would recommend especially before a fun night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Michelle Cooley

Fun times!

Stacy Bortz

Amazing decor. Amazing staff. Cool themed drinks. If you love music, you will love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Erin Lewis

Very cool place although its hot down there on hot days.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Dilia Rael

They had great wings and a Christmas themed bathroom???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Abby Aldridge

Always a hit. Never disappoints. Drinks are nothing fancy, but good. Dumplings are delicious. Don’t expect the bartenders to be outgoing but they’ll do their job and do it well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tony Vargas

What could’ve been a great night ended on a bitter note. As the bar was closing, the bouncer treated me with unnecessary aggression, pushing me out despite the fact that I wasn’t intoxicated or causing trouble. I was just moving slowly on my way out due to some muscle soreness, but I wasn't resisting in any way. Seems that once you've paid your tab, politeness goes out the window and you become a nuisance.

Prior to that, the atmosphere was lively and the bartender was great. He engaged in small talk and suggested some drinks. But sadly, the way I was rushed out completely tainted my experience.

L J

A made Seattle my spot to go to every year beginning 2023 and beyond thankful this is the first bar that showed up on my search. Such an amazing vibe, nostalgic music and overall good ppl. I actually met someone here and still keep in touch and we talk about this spot all the time. We made it our meet up location for when I visit each year. See you this October!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Tanner Wilde

This is a pinnacle Seattle bar experience. You just know you’re in for a treat as soon as you start walking down the stairs. Heavily psychedelic and rock n’ roll. Drinks are great and they have some great stuff in the fridges, too. Love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pete Lantz

Amazing piece of history. Chris is passionate and a great guy, and the drinks are great. Really awesome vibe and interesting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura

A definite dive bar. Good atmosphere, very friendly staff. Quirky, with lots of cool things around the room to see. Worth a visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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