Conor Byrne Pub

Located in the heart of Old Ballard, the Conor Byrne pub evokes the spirit and atmosphere of many of the finest of Dublin’s classic pubs. This Irish pub regularly has good bands on the folk/Irish side of things, and they know how to pour a Guinness (in 20-ounce pint glasses of course).

Address: 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 784-3640
Hours: 3pm-2am daily

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

Cool and sophisticated, this Belltown establishment is reminiscent of a New York jazz club and has been around for more than 20 years. Seattle’s premier jazz venue, it books only the best performers, including many name acts. Reservations are recommended and they accept them for either dinner or cocktails. A reservation guarantees that you’ll get in to see the show, but specific tables are not preassigned. Preferential seating is given to dinner guests. More seating options available the earlier you arrive.

Address: 2033 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 441-9729
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, Set time: 7:30pm Opening night, seating begins at 6:00pm. Otherwise seating begins at 5:30pm. Second sets may be added at 9:30pm by popular demand. Thursday through Saturday Set times: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Opening night, seating begins at 6:00pm. Otherwise, seating begins at 5:30pm. Seating begins between 9:00pm and 9:15pm for the second set. Sunday Set time: 7:30pm. Seating begins at 5:30pm

The Central

Seattle’s oldest saloon, established in 1892, is today a rocking and lively hotspot for Seattleites. Many of the rock-n-roll bands now known internationally for Seattle’s “grunge sound” first played to packed houses at The Central. Now open 365 days a year, The Central features the best live rock seven nights a week.

Address: 207 First Ave. S. (Pioneer Square), Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 622-0209
Hours: Daily 11:30am-2am

The Showbox Music Club

Founded in 1939, Seattle’s Showbox Theatre is one of Seattles’ very few extant entertainment venues that can lay claim to having provided local music fans such an astonishing breadth of music over the decades. From the Jazz Age to the Grunge Era, the storied ballroom has featured shows by touring icons like Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, and the Ramones - as well as those by homegrown talents ranging from burlesque queen, Gypsy Rose Lee, to Pearl Jam.

Address: 1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 628-3151
Hours: The Green Room is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 2am. If there is a show on Sunday or Monday, the Green Room will be open then as well. Food is served when open, and offers a full menu from 5pm-10pm every day, along with a Happy Hour menu from 5pm-8pm and a late night menu from 10pm on

The Tractor Tavern



The Tractor hosts live shows 5-7 nights a week featuring a wide range of local and national acts. Check out all of your favorite Rock, Alternative Country, Rockabilly, Groove & Psychedelia, Celtic, Cajun & Zydeco, Folk, Blues, Jazz and Bluegrass acts to name a few. And that’s not all... The Tractor purveys a fine assortment of liquor, beer & wine, and TV dinners. It ain’t elegant, but it’s darn good. They also feature a variety of local micro brews, imports and domestic, bottles and draft.

Address: 5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 789-3599
Hours: Open Daily 9:30pm – 2:00am.