It was cool. Definitely an "off-Broadway" equivalent of a gay bar. Not Capitol Hill. It's a laid back, Cheers type of place. The crowd is mixed but with a few older folks. The place was clean and put together, and the only weird moments involved the clientele. A few were sloppy drunk -- not cute drunk, sloppy drunk. Also had some real winner squat down next to my legs in the patio area, as if he was about to take a shit or give birth. I don't even think he was drunk, which makes it even creepier. Like, why? I'd go back. All Seattle gays need a break from Capitol Hill from time to time, and this is the place. read more

Drunken gay-karaokers live! A frickin neighbourhood bar, I'd be afraid to order the food there. But, you could easily get beer and listen to gay-lesbians pick songs out of a note-binder on a pool-table covered set up with microphones and karaoke. Scary but true! We had a good time watching Apolo Ohno on the Olympics on one tv screen (the karaoke song on the other screen), variety dressed and variety-aged-gay guys singing away some obscure songs. Okayyyyyyy lol I love my rum and beer pitcher, if I can find a place to sit. A complete night. read more

My favorite dive gay bar in all of Seattle, love karaoke nights Wednesday and sundays

This pub has been here since 1989. Years of great friendships and sense of community, a small space with big hearts. Great drink prices, food specials on certain days. Your usual pub games including a pool table. The events are many and some very unique, such as the Annual Seattle World's Fair event, commemorating Seattle's most successful happening in 1962. with a Mid Century 21 Hair and Fashion show, with our Icelandic Dj Haffi Haff, teaming up with a local salon. The newest is Eurovision night and other international themed events. Great place to view football games and yes Changes has two Softball teams. Vj-Dj and Drag performers! read more

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First time here today. Food was delicious. Come during happy hour, it is so worth it. Floyd was welcoming and provided great service. They have one pool table and 2 dart boards. I highly recommend this place to come with friends. read more

Little dive like bar for sure. Clearly a neighborhood favorite. Good specials! Thursday night--$3 double wells. Small, but fits right in to the neighborhood. Rainbow flag out front, friendly for sure. read more

Changes In Wallingford - Gay Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just here trying to outshine the cowards who have nothing better to do than leave negative comments about the BEST bar in Seattle --- Changes of Wallingford! I adore Marcus and all of the bartenders. Will most definitely be back to karaoke "Baby, I love your way" once I have it memorized read more

Felt very unwelcome. Got strange looks and cold shoulders from the moment we walked in. My partner felt so uncomfortable with the noise and atmosphere that she insisted we leave, and I was okay with that. read more

My partner and I have been here on several occasions now, both weekday and weekend nights, every time it being busy with a fun and inviting atmosphere. read more

I pretty much only drink/go out during a full moon...but if I drink in walling ford...i would prefer to go to CHANGES. I have heard a DIRTY, FILTHY RUMOR that this is a gay bar.....and I REFUSE to believe it!!! Sure....men might SLAP EACH OTHER ON THE ASS here....but isn't that what manly men do? And sure...MEN MIGHT ADJUST OTHER MEN in the bathroom...but girls just wanna have fun!!!! The drinks here are STRONGER THAN HILLARY CLINTON'S UTERUS...last time I was here I thought I was going to black out and end up on another continent!!! Dear lord. read more

The drinks are cheap and the bar staff are great! I got here after midnight and the kitchen was closed but they gave me a menu for the chinese restaurant across the street and allowed me to bring my food here in a to go box. The clientele seem pretty friendly as well. read more

Strong drinks and friendly staff. Not always a fan of the events going on but that's easily remedied by checking the calendar on their website. A neighborhood power house with a lot of history behind it. The only thing that is left to be desired is wanting a better food selection. Great place. Stop in. read more

I love coming here, the drinks are awesome and definitely not watered down. But the fish tanks are dirty and the goldfish have tumors. Someone help these poor fish. read more

Absolutely appalled by the service here. I walked in with a group of my friends at 12pm and we walked up to the pool table where they had the song books laid out to sing karaoke. They closed the pencils boxes that they had with the song slips on the rest of us and said they were taking no more request. Essentially you could feel the vibe that they knew we were not regulars and they didn't want us here. I've never felt more unwelcome in gay bar as a gay man than I have at this place. So disgusting. Unless you frequent this place don't give it a second glance. read more

This is a cool little dive bar. I come here on Tuesday nights to get good, cheap burgers with some friends. The drinks are usually made strong here too! Always an interesting crowd to be found. read more

Seth and Ryan always make me feel like I"m coming to their home rather than a bar.

I frequent Changes quite a bit because it's right down the block from my work. They have a decent beer and liquor selection and their prices are really reasonable, so I am able to pop in after a work a couple of times a week for a quick drink without totally breaking my bank. They have a good assortment of themed nights. Don't miss out on burger night on Tuesday! So cheap and delicious. The vibe is really low key and the music is always really solid. Sometimes the bartenders can be a little on the not so warm and fuzzy side, but in the end I always have a good time and love going. read more

If you're gay, and you like dive bars, this is your place. You never know who or what you'll run into here.

Went in there randomly not knowing it was a gay friendly, if you will, establishment. My experience was amazing, I had a younger blonde gentleman as my bartender. He was friendly and efficient. Good job, Changes! read more

We call this place the gay Cheers, a great little stop in, or stay awhile neighborhood bar. Certain nights of the week have food which is good and cheap, I love the veggie burgers! The best and longest happy hour prices you are going to find, and the mixed drinks are the bomb! A wide range of friendly types, from young guys on up, to some real oddballs, that being said in a good way! The karaoke can be very good and gets packed out. Different theme nights on and off throughout the month . Just a real cool place that can be low key to unwind after work, to fun and wild into the night. Thank God our friend Tim moved up there and found this place, we look forward to it every time we go to visit. Don't change a thing! read more

This is the teeniest, tiniest, postage stamp-sized gay bar with fish aquariums on the wall that I've ever visited. It could either be cozy or claustrophobic, depending on your mood. It was an easy walk from my hotel in the U District, so I went there on a random midweek late afternoon. I required a quick Vodka infusion and it delivered. They show delicious foodstuffs being served on their website.I would prolly live here if I were to move to Seattle. read more

Loved coming here. It was a very local scene but welcoming to newcomers. Not a very diverse crowd though, mostly older gay white males. As far as potential hookups-not promising. But that's not what you're here for. Bartenders weren't the most engaging or friendly--maybe because we were new. I didn't see the fish. Dancing was fun. Go go boys were ok. Patio is really awesome. It's a great gay dive bar. read more

Average kind of location, it's one of those neighborhood type bars. Very laid back, really relaxed kind of feel is more the kind of place if I wanted a drink with my boyfriend, we'd go during a week night. Beware the creepy old men who want to pay for your college tuition though ;) [well unless you're a poor male college student that's looking for a benefactor - of course! LOL] read more

I went to this bar a few times about 27 years ago because my friend Troy was a bartender here. I heard that they have changed a lot since I had been there and actually serve food now, so I went with my husband who had never been in a Gay bar before. Unfortunately, we chose a Friday night to go mostly because we wanted to try their Prime Rib Dinner. By 6pm, it was already crowded so we had to sit at the bar. The bartender and staff were friendly despite the huge crowd and the food was absolutely excellent! We were not in a good position to socialize however, but it was the only place that had seats. We will have to come back on an off nightsomeday so we can socialize with the patrons more. The biggest drawback to this place, and why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 rating is that it is kinda small, and since it is on a major street, there is no parking or anything for even cabs to drop us off easily. It certainly was full of hhappy people though enjoying the evening and I am sure it is a fun place for the regulars who come here often. I can see why people refer to it as the gay version of the Cheers bar. read more

If you're looking for a local university district dive gay bar this is the place to go! with nightly dinner specials ranging from cheeseburgers to prime rib there's always something special on the menu to eat and satisfy your hunger. the staff is friendly and always willing to come up with a new concoction for a cocktail to satisfy even the most curious of needs. the eclectic atmosphere of locals and university students makes for a fun evening an adventure. if pull tabs are your thing then this is your bar of choice. they also play sporting events even catch the Mariners game, Sounders game, Seahawks or any other sports related things that might be playing to your liking. The back patio offers a smoking area for those of you that would like to indulge in that arena. the fun fish tanks make for conversation pieces for a first date or just whimsical conversation. the only caveat is you probably leave smelling like the food has been cooked that night. the small well appointed in the University District area bar offers a local flair is only experienced by visiting the establishment. great happy hour from 5 to 7 with $3 doubles Monday through Saturday. read more