Nightlife
Concentrations of bars and nightclubs can be found in Pioneer Square, Belltown,
Ballard, and on Capitol Hill. If you are interested in a specific club / bar,
CollegeRoadTrip.com recommends:
The Lockstock (4552 University Way NE). In 1992 & 1993, this bar was
recognized by Playboy as one of the top 10 college bars in the nation. The "20
something" crowd is energetic as it should be with its proximity to the University
of Washington. Regulars trust this club's consistent musical venue of live reggae
and danceable rock. Seattle's top DJs spin recorded dance tunes here on Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday. Along with a full food menu, you can buy some of the
cheapest beer in the city.
The Alibi Room (85 Pike Street) is a trendy cocktail bar tucked away
in an alley under the Pike Place Market with a lovely view of Puget Sound. This
hideaway is popular with the Seattle film-making crowd. The back-alley setting
gives this place an atmospheric speakeasy feel.
The Blue Moon Tavern (712 Northeast 45th Street) has been an old university
district hangout since the 1950s and has delightfully retained its original
atmosphere.
Sit & Spin (2219 Fourth Avenue) in Belltown, however, is probably Seattle's
most unusual hangout, a combination of launderette, café, bar and rock club.
Aristocrat's Club Bar & Grill (220 Fourth Avenue) is considered one of
the cities best hip-hop clubs.
The Baltic Room (1207 East Pine Street) is a stylish jazz and cigar nightclub
and is recognized as a swanky Capitol Hill hangout for the beautiful people.
The 1970s rule at Polly Esther's Culture Club (332 Fifth Avenue North)
but there is also an 80s retro night.
The Crocodile Club (2200 Second Avenue) was the original home of Seattle's
grunge music scene, from Pearl Jam to Mudhoney and the Posies, and is still
a cutting-edge live music venue.
