Great Georgetown bar, friendly attractive bartenders, great music (Gordon Lightfoot to Joy Division), free peanuts, and being able to smoke on the gated off porch is a bonus. The addition of the tamale kitchen reminds me a little of Zeitgeist in S.F. Only downside: the influx of yuppie hipsters who don't live in the area and come just to be cool. read more

The best chill bar in Seattle. We spent Christmas Eve here drinking Guinness and making tree ornaments for the giant tree they had on display. They also had a dozen or so boxes filled with craft supplies to make decorations and ornaments. Loved that. We also spent a good portion of New Years Eve here playing on the old-school pac-mac machine. This place is laid-back, comfortable and fun. There are board game and cards and an ecclectic array of seating and games. Check it out sometime, but leave your heels at home. read more

So here's the thing. I love this place and we r regulars.. however our interaction today with the bar tender was inexcusable. Maybe she was having a bad day! I don't really care. She was rude and hostile. Kayla served us and she was crazy rude to my boyfriend. Next time I come in if I see she's working I take my business elsewhere. Place is great but wtf? So 5 stars for 9lb 0 stars for the bartender.- damn girl! You work in the service industry for tips!!? read more

I really want to like this place, unfortunately the back bartender (ladyi with short hair) has to ruin every visit. This was my fifth visit and she managed to ruin it again. Georgetown is in the middle of being gentrified and I guess the bar tender has anc issue with making more money in tips. Tonight she told multiple people in our party to "fuck them selves" and she would no longer serve anyone that worked for a big corporation. The front side of this bar has been fantastic but I am sick and tired of being treated so poorly by the back staff. read more

This is a great divey bar with good beer and music. It fits in with the Georgetown laid back style. Peanuts beer and a live band. You have to go next door to smarty pants or down the street to stellar to get some food but it is dog friendly. read more

I have stumbled into the 9lb many many times and I am always pleasantly surprised with my experience. There are couches to your right or shuffle board to your left but I just walk straight to the pool table, order a 9lb and grab some peanuts. There is always a good crowd of people playing pool or waiting to play. Oh and sometimes if your lucky someone has brought their dog and is letting them walk around saying hi to everyone. I love that. read more

The decor of the building is nice and there is definitely plenty of room. The bartenders were friendly as was the crowd. Parking wasn't a problem at all and the neighborhood has a really cool vibe to it. My only real complaint is that the drinks weren't very strong and I thought a little overpriced for what you got. Still, I'll be back next time I'm in Georgetown. read more

Initially was skeptical about this place, but really enjoyed having a few beers here. Nice quaint dive bar; really encapsulates the Georgetown feel. Free peanuts, fast bar service, board games, etc. - adult laid back crowd and to my surprise very diverse. read more

I hate to give away the secret, but this bar is the shit. Pinball, pool, inexpensive beer, matter-of-fact bartenders and lots of room to hang out with your friends. Parking can be challenging, but I went with a big crew on a Saturday night and we all found spots within a couple of blocks. I almost forgot.... there is Pac-Man. read more

Pretty much a dive bar, they have a great beers on tap and the bartender was nice. Try the ft George vortex if they got it.

If you're looking for a true dive bar the 9 Lb. Hammer is a great one to hit.... get it... hit... hammer.... oh never mind. The old crapped out lighting system hangs in the celling still, covered with cobwebs. An ancient relic to when the hammer wanted to be a music venue, the bathrooms may have conformed to a city code or two and the pool table may have been good enough to pay for. If you want a straight stick you're going to have to bring it yourself but don't expect that to help your game much. Still like I said if you want to complain about the crooked table the only answer you'll get is "IT"S FREE!". My roomie and I used to waste quite a few nights down at this joint drinking up some nice strong whiskey's and playing free cue ball. it's a local bar. So some of the cats from the biker shop next door are usually around as well as a few of us self starting young home buyers from Beacon Hill who tramp down the hill. A great place to hide from the hub-bub of "armature" drinkers. If you want a good place to chat it up, have a quiet drink and play some free pool head down to the Hammer for a quiet relaxing drink. Also Last time I was there the Hammer was one of the few cool joints who had the balls to ignore the new Seattle smoking ban. I don't smoke but damn it's nice to know that some people will still stand up for their rights. read more

Yeah, I like to drink. And the 9lb Hammer likes people who like to drink. I've poured too many whiskeys and High Lifes into my liver at this place on more than one occasion. They have shuffleboard. During Xmas, they have a big tree. I made a big mess making paper snowflakes one holiday. I also spelled P-U-S-S-Y with the pieces of a Jenga game. What does this all mean? It's like drunken kindergarten. And I like that. read more

Bartenders are awesome. Bar food is good. And you can get a tall boy for $2. Stays open late. Unpretentious is the word for it, but that sounds pretentious, so let's just call it simple, good, fun place. read more

Fun night out with friends! Great location, friendly staff and affordable drinks! Will definitely be back.

very cool vibe in a very lowkey part of town. drinks were cheap and it was filled with an eclectic, though ornery group. i don't suppose i'll be getting my hipster membership card anytime soon. but the shuffle board table is well kept and truly a measure of steady hands and superior skill. additionally, BIG-UPS to the dj for playing my favorite playing curtis mayfield record. read more

I arrived at 11:58 on new years eve and had a cocktail in hand for me and my buddies by the count down. How can I argue with that? Free champagne! I appreciate the lighting and decor choices but it does lean a tad on the dive side...throw in a few more chairs or couches and I'll throw in an extra star. Bar tender was super nice and speedy:) I'll be back. read more

This place is nuts....My kinda of Bar! Friendly staff, Great Booze,Awesome Games.

use to come here more often then i do now adays in fact it was like 1 year since i was here last other than this past weekend. not much has changed here. a pretty cool place that has drinks and peanuts that you can shell onto the floor. read more

I landed here last night because I didn't know Brass tacks was closed on Mondays... but it was a fun little stop in a nice divey, comfy fun bar. I did feel like it must be a huge locals crowd since it was almost a record scratch when I walked in all dressed like a workin' girl (nope not that kind, in a suit jacket and jeans with my big computer bag slung over my shoulder) so that could be why. My glass of wine was a GOOD size pour.. overall fun, cozy and good. Staff was nice too... read more

Cool, kind of divey little bar with nice bartenders and a casual vibe. They knew their whiskeys!

I used to live in Eastlake and loved the Zoo Tavern, I think that since moving south this will be my new Zoo! The chill atmosphere with shuffleboard and Big Buck Hunter are exactly what I've been trying to find in South Seattle. I've only been once thus far but hope to make this a regular hangout. read more

This is a good dive bar. The bartendars are very nice. I found it odd that they place a whole album but then they played X and I was in love. read more

We were out for a friend's birthday and we stopped in at this place. The layout of this place is really really cool! It could be in part because of the area (already a pretty cool area in itself) but there was just something about the ambiance of the place that I really enjoyed. It was a Saturday night, but it didn't seem as though it took forever for my fiance to get us drinks which was nice. And the drink I had was a good, stiff drink. I believe there was pool there and maybe a few other things, though I couldn't really see much since there of course was a crowd. I'd definitely come by again though when I'm in the area looking for a place to just hang out. read more

The atmosphere overall is pretty cozy and dark. I like that there was a variety of both soft and hard seating. Only 6 beers on tap, and the selection was pretty run of the mill. The bathroom... ugh. I hate filthy bathrooms in bars, and this one had garbage overflowing all over the floor (alllll over) and smelled like rotting fish. The graffiti on the walls was less than desirable as well. Other than that, the visit was fine. It was raining really hard that night, and it was nice to get in and get warm. read more

9lb Hammer was our pre concert choice. This place rocks on all levels, you will not be disappointed!! Bartenders are skilled so just go check it out!!! read more

Lousy service. Took over an hour to receive burger and side salad that was claimed to be like sister restaurant Loretta's in South Park. - Lousy food. Burger was generic and not like the delicious carefully prepared ones at Loretta's. The fries were soggy frozen crinkle cuts not fresh hand cut like Loretta's. Even the salads were sub-par and unlike Loretta's. - When I finally returned to the back-bar bartender who we were directed to order and pay ahead of time to was surly and grabbed my receipt that was time dated more than an hour earlier, challenged me with "what about your salads?", then disappeared leaving me there waiting for five minutes, before returning to tell me our order was "misplaced". Finally well over an hour later our salads and burgers were delivered to us at the front bar with no apology or comp of any sort. At least our bartender seeing us grumpy nursing our second beers, enquired and she promptly left her station to check on order. - A mistake I will never make again. read more

If you're looking for a quiet night out, don't go here. This rowdy punk/biker bar is a fun night out for almost any non-wimp crowd. The drinks are strong, just don't be caught sipping a daquiri! read more

All hail the 9lb hammer! This is the most "old Seattle" bar left within the city limits. If you're not above drinking with a bunch of different kinds of people, getting peanut shells on your shoes, playing pool on a stained and uneven table and then staggering loudly out to your cab (and yes, you will need a cab -- the drinks are strong here), then 9lb will show you the best time in town. read more

A really nice neighborhood bar with a laid back vibe, good beer selection, and great tamales on Tamale Tuesdays. They have a nice set of couches to kick back on that are unfortunately right next to the unofficial smoking section. All in all, a very good place to throw back a pint. read more

Always fun, especially when the pinball machines are playing well. Service is usually good, crowd is always fun. Grab a tall boy of PBR or Rainier and enjoy! read more

I'd go again. The nice woman who does the late night Mexican food is a blessing... but it's definitely food you eat when you've been drinking. I wouldn't recommend coming here for that ONLY. I wouldn't say the service was amazing, but at least I didn't get rude remarks. Overall, it's not my favorite place, but it'll do. If you're not looking to play pool, I'd say go to Smarty Pants instead. read more

Nice atmosphere, good brews, and The Boss playing in the background. 'nuff said!

I like the mix of classy decor and tables with shuffleboard and games. This place is great for groups and the staff and customers are all very friendly. read more

I love this place. Full bar, great beer, and shuffleboard. The shuffleboard table could use a refinishing and leveling, but it's free and throwing curves has its own charm. Friendly staff, teriffic music: some punk, Johnny Cash, The Band, Bob Dylan...I have never found myself wishing they would skip a song. Free peanuts are a bonus but the tamale lady in the storeroom makes some delicious food, too. read more

It's dimly lit, there are lots of local beers on tap, they have shuffleboard, and the smell of yeast and hops hits you as soon as you open the front door let you know this is a great place. This is a great little dive bar that I wish I'd known about sooner! My friend, a longtime resident of Georgetown, brought me here one time. Pretty good amount of seating and it's not outrageously loud, so you can actually hold a conversation without turning hoarse or having to be within inches of your friends. read more

A few friends of mine and I visited this bar after work. I had heard pretty good things prior to going. Although I didn't order any food, I was able to sample some of their drink menu. I started with a margarita that tasted like slightly liquor flavored water. I requested no ice and received instead muddled ice cubes in the drink. This might be why it tasted like water. However, when I ordered it a second time no ice, again there was ice! I think the turning point for me is when ordering a shot of great whiskey and, to my ignorant surprise, it too tasted watered down. Maybe I will go again to try their food, but if you like to drink I wouldn't recommend this place. Nothing but a great view of the young and attractive bartenders. read more

Out bartender, Annalise was witty and engaging. Definitely the highlight of our visit. The beers are fairly priced and the ambience is comfy; on a Sunday night there were plenty of booths. read more

Drinks are poured heavy. Never a terrible wait for the pool tables. The gated patio is really nice.

Great place..a little tiny, but enough room to get around. Also, they have great games such shuffleboard and Jenga. Definitly coming again.

Great local Georgetown bar. Heavy pours, maybe 6 beers on tap. Shuffle board in the back, pool table in the front. Free peanuts. You can order food from the restaurant next door and they will bring it to you in the bar. read more