I agree with KCS - SHE IS A RUDE RUDE BARTENDER...My story goes like this: I show up on Wed 5/22/13...at 10:30...live band sound great and they're playing Stones and Amy Winehouse Valerie...great start.. .then it turns ugly......there is no stage..I buy a single beer and notice a bell hanging above the bar...I ring the bell....customer asks me if I even know what the bell ring means...I say no as I return to enjoy the band...10 min later..not joking...bartender leaves the bar and grabs both my shoulders from behind and tells me I am too close to the band....she is NOT a happy person to say the least...I was having so much fun until then...I decide to leave after that and discover that she is charging me $147...for my one beer!!!!.....because I rang the bell....I have been know to buy a buddy a beer...but 20 strangers...nope...never...I refused to sign that tab and left. Tried to work this out with the owner who was not there..no dice....filed complaint with BBB, Attorney General , etc,,,,,,STAY AWAY...TRUST ME ON THIS ONE! Negative 5 stars for her. read more

A dive to rival the best/worst of dives. In Edmonds? Apparently. The place is dark, musty, and dingy. But there is a skee ball machine, pool table, and electronic dart board shoved in a tiny back room. And with that, you can have hours of fun. Friendly bartenders, great selections of beers. I like this place. read more

Engles Pub is the other late night option in the early-to-bed town of Edmonds. It's a far cry from it's neighboring businesses (lots of small niche shops). The service is scant, the facility is dingy, and the crowd is mundane...everything Edmonds is not, which is what makes this an excellent escape. The selection on tap is minimal, but they do offer a few local brews, including some of Lynnwood's own Ellersick. And their Pulled Pork Sandwich has been called the best late-night value in Edmonds. Next time you find yourself in Edmonds latter in the evening and want to avoid the rif-raf at the other late-night spots, venture into Engles. You're sure to have a night worth remembering. read more

Three stars when rated against the area in general, but more like 4.5 stars when dealing specifically with dive bars. The guy behind the bar--I assume is the owner--was dynamite in terms of brew knowledge and local history... The conversation was great. I'm glad I stopped in, Edmonds in general is an incredible hidden gem. What a town! read more

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A happening place on the weekends! This place was recommended by friends and we really liked it! There was no cover charge and a great band playing, varied ages (30s to 60s?) kinda small inside/standing room only, casual atmosphere, everyone appeared to having a good time! read more

I've been back here several times since my first review, and I feel it is worth updating. First of all there's a really great, laid-back atmosphere here. The staff are really friendly and do an amazing job. I can think of at least 3 really good reasons to check this place out. 1. The beer selection on tap is really great. Owner really knows his stuff and what he's doing here. 2. Friendly staff. It's got that small-town vibe. 3. It gets really truly packed when they've got their cool blues bands playing. I've met some pretty darned cool people I don't mind seeing once in a while in there as well. read more

THE best neighborhood bar ever!!! We went there for the first time tonight, met a bunch of new friends! We loved the music! The Shortcutz played tonight and they are THE BOMB!! The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect! We CAN'T wait to play there ourselves! read more

A little local bar in downtown Edmonds, this spot is great! Great revolving selections of beers on tap as well as Rainier in a bottle keep me satisfied! Aside from that, an owner that's knowledgeable about beers, a plethora of live music, and horribly unhealthy fried foods if you forgot to eat all make this a great stop on your Edmonds evening or a night in itself! Always good times from karaoke to live jazz, Engels is still a decent spot to park and soak it all in. read more

All of Edmonds is just adorable. I want to put it in my pocket. This place has been around forever apparently. My favorite elements were the hundreds of dollar bills wringing the walls with names and phrases; the 17 types of beer on tap, and the 12 different pull tab lottery options. Bangin'. read more

What do you need to know about this place? It is a great local bar; there are very little of these left. They have a great selection of draft beers. It has a fun, unpretentious feel; anybody can come in and enjoy themselves. We happened in during a karaoke night. This was fun, not because I sing, but because of the different groups just there to have fun. I highly recommend this place. read more

Engels owns the deli next door, and tonight, I had the best Reuben Sandwich I have ever eaten. Their menu is pretty basic but it has all the favorites that we all love. Try this place. It is like going back in time. Some of us enjoy those days. Alas....the deli is now closed. ;-( read more

I love it here! The owner Dawn is one of my favorite people in all of Edmonds! They have a new menu of food! Come check it outtttt. read more

Engels Pub - Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Nice spot to drink and shoot the shit. Darts, pool and other games to play in the back. That's it tho.

I love this place, especially when there is a live Blues band playing. it usually gets packed with fun people and it's a great place to shake your money maker (dance). Makes me wish I had a personal driver since I have to travel from West Seattle to get there! read more

Edmonds only dive bar in the downtown bowl. Cold beers and stiff cocktails is what you'll find at this establishment. Interesting characters makes for good people watching. Just don't get to close . Pool Tables and dart boards are at the rear of the place. Plain and simple. read more

I use to frequent this place till the owner and the bartender had an issue with me over being too talkative towards other patrons! They told me that i am banned from there and won't explain why. This bar is a hole in the wall and doesn't deserve the business that they get, they don't care about their customers at all! I will be taking up my concern with the attorney general for poor service, over serving that I have personally seen and racism from the bar owner. I don't think they appreciate anyone but themselves, I have heard this from a number of friends of mine. read more

As good as a dive bar gets! The new owner is quite friendly and has made the place more inviting with her presence alone! read more

I love this place! The bartenders are all AWESOME!! It is one of those places you can go and never feel judged! Good people, great drinks, and relaxing environment! read more

Engels Pub - Sometimes you feel like a nut! And you can at Engels!!! - Bars Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

The bartender gave our drinks away to the wrong people then refused to refund our money. Awful service and rude bartender, wouldn't reccomend to anyone. read more

Such a fun little dive bar. Live music a few nights a week, as well as a karaoke on Thursday nights. Very laid back atmosphere with super friendly staff. My favorite place to watch the Seahawks games. read more

I came here one night months ago with a friend and felt comfortable. Might help im from edmonds but everyone being my age or older was great. Way more like a family drinking game. Tons of dancing and the live band was great. The drinks were great all over id like to go back. read more

This place has 'character.' It's been around forever. The new owner is friendly, knows his micro-brew beers and makes you feel welcome. There's too many cookie-cutter resturant chains and other establishments where the bartenders can't be bothered to give friendly service. I like this place and I'm happy to go back again and again. read more

I wAs not impressed with my first time coming here. My boyfriend and I walked in around1:30 am and the first thing the bartender kind of yelled to us was "were not serving alcohol!" our first few steps into the bar and we were turned around and kind of forced out. She didn't even say it nicely. The old owners were much better. With such rude service, I wouldn't recommend this bar at all. read more

I love engles. The owners are always friendly. People are friendly. I love the live blues either on Wednesday or Saturday .

Friendly owner, wonderful smile and gracious to her customers! The location is awesome, right smack in the middle of downtown Edmonds!

Joey your an awesome bar tender!!!! He made my night!!! Edmonds is a slow nightlife seen but you must visit this pub on live band nights, which is Saturday. I love this bar real down home but not a dive bar. Engels is the highlight in Edmonds. read more

This place was a total dive. However, it was cheap, the service sufficient and alternative to the snooty draught houses. Most importantly, the beer was cold. read more

This place is great. I really like the Chinese bartender, he's a hoot. They've got great live music and karaoke. Happy hour is all day on Sunday. I bring friends and buy them drinks for cheap. read more

Great place to go. My go to place for a good Guinness. We have an Irish bar in town but I prefer the Guinness at Engels. The new owners have really made a difference at Engels and it is back to being my go to place. They have the best corn dogs and tater tots in the area as long as you don't mind fried foods. I love their Engels happy meal but I can only eat it once in awhile. Service is always great and they don't put up with BS. I would highly recommend Engels for a drink with your buddies, listening to Blues or just hanging out read more

As a musician, this is one of my favorite places to play, musicians and music are respected here and the music quality is kept high! On a busy night, Engels reminds me of an awesome house party with a band. Its a small place and you quickly get to know everyone. The real shining star of Engels is the worlds greatest bar tender Tisha who in my opinion, makes this place a destination. Shes not paying me to say that, but every bar should have this kind of dedicated, friendly help! The comments about a rude female bartender, must have been made by someone who was making an ass of themselves which thankfully is not tolerated long in this small space. Simply put, this is one of the best blue collar music venues in the north end!! read more

I have been a dive hopper since the wee age of 21. It's great to have this place right in the middle of a so so ritzy area. It has all you need pool, fried foods, beer, and a sketchy bathroom which are the makings of an amazing bar. Keep it up! read more

What a fun little pub with live music! Service had a lot to be desired, but our group had fun dancing on the little (very little) dance floor!! The band Was fantastic and people were friendly with guys that liked to dance! read more

I enjoy this place it's got good friendly service good happy hour prices the new owner she's a very pleasant person she works very hard then she tries to accommodate everybody I'm very impressed with Engels Pub read more

Great fun little bar in old town Edmonds. Had some awesome music tonight and a good crowd. Beer was good and cold and great snacking food.

went there for the first time, ordered a drink and got shortchanged, then the bartender said the drink was a different price that what she originally said. confirmed the next day that I was in fact correct. find an honest bar instead. read more

come to the best, the oldest the only true dive bar in Edmonds. Walk into a lo ceilinged narrow space with a tilted & worn pool table in the back. A great bartender, the only bar that I go to at 11:00 pm alone cuz you can walk home and your safe at the bar with Joey. I disagree with the old white bikers except on Sunday afternoons in the summer, most of the time its where the real Edmonds, old Edmonds, meet for a killer Rueben and a bar that unlike its closet neighbors doesn't require dressing up, being pretentious, or spending 60.00 read more

Skee-Ball, billiards, and darts -- I will be back.

Great little spot to hide out. Used to have a real big local following which has tapered off over the years. Good place to go drink beer and bullsh...... about fishing or whatever. read more

very nice place seems to carry a real friendly clientel we have enjoyed a half dozen wednesday nights there. The food is good the service is good however this past wednesday night it seemed that no matter what dollar figure was handed to the bartender change returned was not a priority and when questioned took great offense at the thought that you werent given your change or better yet the oportunity to tip was not left to you. We will not return to a place where you may have to watch your drink as well as making sure you get your change immediatly. read more

Engles Pub is a place without the ' nose in the air ' attitude and awesome music without cover charge two nights each week. Good people and great music equal great times ! See you there. read more