Come on! If you COME to see the “real” thing in real time with real people - it has to be the Zoo. I live in this hood and would not rate any other dive bar at this level.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Aklipi
No food and cash only. Worst bar I've ever been
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael Lowe
So, I found myself at a local bar, the Zoo on a Tuesday night, my first impressions were so wrong! The bartender Dylan greeted me on a obviously busy night, saying he’ll be right with me, and he was. I was served and wandered towards the pool tables, I was told it was league night, so I watched for a minute. I was immediately drawn to a guy shooting pool with one arm, not that he didn’t have another arm, so I thought he was showing off maybe. I spoke with him after, he introduced himself as “Boston” and I said “ahh you’re from California?” We were friends from that point! He shot one handed and he said because that’s how he plays best, and I have to say I may have never seen a better pool player since I have been in Seattle 25 years. He provides a great part of the atmosphere, as well as Dylan, and the other locals, who live on Eastlake Ave E like me! I've seen Boston and Dylan, and some of the others around and we always B.S and I am so glad I decided to go to The Zoo, or I would have missed out on some cool, neighborhood friends. Don’t think you can beat Boston, or a couple others in a game of pool, I did, and never touched the table, straight run first game, I removed my quarters after that, and left the pool to Boston and the crew! Thanks for taking a stranger and making him a friend Zoo!Parking: Easy peasy street parkingWheelchair accessibility: large entrance, plenty of space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolling Rock, Chicken Wings
Toni G.
Went here to pay pinball. They got a few machines and some other games in there like pool, darts, etc. No food, but a pizza spot next door that's
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Steven Vroom
A Seattle landmark, Manny's on tap, plenty of pool tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Aasness
What a good establishment. Everything you need in a bar. Lots of pool, pinball, laid back. Bathroom score 3/10.
J K.
Decades ago, I used to come here more regularly, and it's still the same ol' Zoo. It warms my heart to see a new generation of young people wasting their time together on a Thursday evening.
Jason H.
I'm white, my girlfriend's black, they wouldn't serve her but I got beers right away. Hate to think it's a thing, but fill in the blanks for yourself
Bret Colebi
Very unique spot. Cash only. Real affordable dive bar with games and
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Tom Maxson
Friendly staff and atmosphere, a lot of good bar games, only downsides are no hard liquor and cash only but it's a great place to catch a game and hang
Awesome local bar with great selection of beer on tap. The bartender was very nice and friendly. Great place to get together with friends for games too.
Shawn Godish
Amazing ambiance and staff. Highly recommend! Billiards, snooker, 8 ball, 9 ball, skeeball, darts, and a couple other activities i may be forgetting.
Marley M.
If I could give zero stars I absolutely would based off this experience. Came in and got a drink, ended up sitting up above because all the the pool tables were in use so we're waiting turn as soon as we noticed one was opened up for 5+ minutes we went to table set up and everything and immediately was confronted by an employee claiming to be the owner and he flashed his stomach tattoos and said that we couldn't play because he was hosting a tournament and we already paid the $1 fee so we asked for our dollar back and stated that there shouldve been more signage of this tournament. we then went back up to the deck and finished drinks and noticed a unattended table was open and patiently waited for someone in the tournament to come up and no one did so we went down and politely asked if we could play and once again was told that we couldn't have the table. Absolutely unacceptable and ridiculous behavior on an "owner"/employee behalf. They should've left one of three tables open for customers and might I add paying customer. So don't waste time going there unless you want to get treated like scum from the staff.
Michel
This place offers a fun and lively atmosphere where you can enjoy playing shuffleboard, pinball, and pool. Keep in mind that they only accept cash. It's worth noting that the clientele tends to be younger and not always the brightest, but overall, it's a great spot if you don't mind that. ?#bar #seattle
Kevin Mills
So a lot of fun. Cool place. Cash only so be prepared. ATM on site though
Come on! If you COME to see the “real” thing in real time with real people - it has to be the Zoo. I live in this hood and would not rate any other dive bar at this level.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No food and cash only. Worst bar I've ever been
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
So, I found myself at a local bar, the Zoo on a Tuesday night, my first impressions were so wrong! The bartender Dylan greeted me on a obviously busy night, saying he’ll be right with me, and he was. I was served and wandered towards the pool tables, I was told it was league night, so I watched for a minute. I was immediately drawn to a guy shooting pool with one arm, not that he didn’t have another arm, so I thought he was showing off maybe. I spoke with him after, he introduced himself as “Boston” and I said “ahh you’re from California?” We were friends from that point! He shot one handed and he said because that’s how he plays best, and I have to say I may have never seen a better pool player since I have been in Seattle 25 years. He provides a great part of the atmosphere, as well as Dylan, and the other locals, who live on Eastlake Ave E like me! I've seen Boston and Dylan, and some of the others around and we always B.S and I am so glad I decided to go to The Zoo, or I would have missed out on some cool, neighborhood friends. Don’t think you can beat Boston, or a couple others in a game of pool, I did, and never touched the table, straight run first game, I removed my quarters after that, and left the pool to Boston and the crew! Thanks for taking a stranger and making him a friend Zoo!Parking: Easy peasy street parkingWheelchair accessibility: large entrance, plenty of space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolling Rock, Chicken Wings
Went here to pay pinball. They got a few machines and some other games in there like pool, darts, etc. No food, but a pizza spot next door that's
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
A Seattle landmark, Manny's on tap, plenty of pool tables.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a good establishment. Everything you need in a bar. Lots of pool, pinball, laid back. Bathroom score 3/10.
Decades ago, I used to come here more regularly, and it's still the same ol' Zoo. It warms my heart to see a new generation of young people wasting their time together on a Thursday evening.
I'm white, my girlfriend's black, they wouldn't serve her but I got beers right away. Hate to think it's a thing, but fill in the blanks for yourself
Very unique spot. Cash only. Real affordable dive bar with games and
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Friendly staff and atmosphere, a lot of good bar games, only downsides are no hard liquor and cash only but it's a great place to catch a game and hang
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Awesome local bar with great selection of beer on tap. The bartender was very nice and friendly. Great place to get together with friends for games too.
Amazing ambiance and staff. Highly recommend! Billiards, snooker, 8 ball, 9 ball, skeeball, darts, and a couple other activities i may be forgetting.
If I could give zero stars I absolutely would based off this experience. Came in and got a drink, ended up sitting up above because all the the pool tables were in use so we're waiting turn as soon as we noticed one was opened up for 5+ minutes we went to table set up and everything and immediately was confronted by an employee claiming to be the owner and he flashed his stomach tattoos and said that we couldn't play because he was hosting a tournament and we already paid the $1 fee so we asked for our dollar back and stated that there shouldve been more signage of this tournament. we then went back up to the deck and finished drinks and noticed a unattended table was open and patiently waited for someone in the tournament to come up and no one did so we went down and politely asked if we could play and once again was told that we couldn't have the table. Absolutely unacceptable and ridiculous behavior on an "owner"/employee behalf. They should've left one of three tables open for customers and might I add paying customer. So don't waste time going there unless you want to get treated like scum from the staff.
This place offers a fun and lively atmosphere where you can enjoy playing shuffleboard, pinball, and pool. Keep in mind that they only accept cash. It's worth noting that the clientele tends to be younger and not always the brightest, but overall, it's a great spot if you don't mind that. ?#bar #seattle
So a lot of fun. Cool place. Cash only so be prepared. ATM on site though