We came in here after our soccer game on Wednesday (7/30/25) and seated in their lovely outdoor benches. The two gentlemen working were friendly and welcoming. They explained to us that everything was ordered at the bar. They have a nice pizza, salad and beer selection. I would say one of the best pizza's I've had in a long time. We got the "Nice to Meat You" and it was full of meats! The cheese pull was also quite amazing! Had left overs and it was equally as amazing as the day before! We will definitely be coming back! Great local neighborhood establishment read more

Fiddler's Inn Pub & Pizza - "Nice to meat you" amazing! - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Funny, we've lived in the area for almost 2 years and haven't revisited The Fiddler! (Last time we came was 2016 when we weren't Seattleites!) Randomly went for dinner on a Friday night. They have a decent tap list (Russian River, LumberBeard, SIG). Pitchers for around $27! For the area, that's a great price, especially for good beer (not pedestrian beer like budlite or coors!!) Smaller menu, mainly pizza and sandwich fare. On Friday, I had a loaded baked potato (bacon, sour cream, chives,cheese). We had such a great experience on Friday, we decided to go back a few days later for lunch! My husband and I got a pitcher of a hazy IPA from LumberBeard. I ordered a 10" personal pizza (Hawaiian) and my husband got a sandwich and soup. We were both happy with our selections! Pizza had a great crust and crunch! Sandwich was good too! Love the ciabatta bread! Atmosphere is cozy and has a small town feel. Lots of outdoor seating - but this time of year it is a little too cold for us. Definitely looking forward to spring and summer visits & sitting out on the patio! We are thrilled to have rediscovered this little gem! It is nice to have a taproom with good beer & good food so close to home! read more

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Wow. I've been coming here for decades often just for the amazing firehouse nachos. They used to have a large or a half order... now they have one size... and guess which one they went with while charging you what the large used to be? It used to be enough for two to three people to share. Now it's barely an entree. I'll be going elsewhere... the chintzing on portion size on a Fiddler legend nachos is just plain lame. read more

Pizza and beers were all good. The only negative thing is I can't take my teenage son bc no minors allowed.

Beer is great, pizza is wonderful. I love spending time at fiddlers inn! They have outdoor space which is always nice. A very cozy spot for a great time. read more

Grumpy bartender lady is the worst. Consistently. They used to have bad service, then it got better, then they hired her.

I've been coming to Fiddler's since before I'd even moved to Seattle, nearly 20 years ago. In fact, it was one of the criteria that I used to pick the house I ultimately purchased (that my abode would have a pub within walking distance). It's a funky place, having been in constant use as a pub since 1934. The acoustics are terrible when there are a lot of folks in the pub or a band playing. And the clients varies from the crusty old-timers who've been coming in for decades opposite the millennial crowd who've moved in locally and have adopted it as their neighborhood pub. Still, I love the place, and although it's not as frequent a haunt for me as it once was, I still enjoy the occasional visit. This afternoon, my girlfriend and I met my parents for a some brews and food. There is no longer table service; clients need to go to the counter to order beer and food. We ordered a round of beers--they have 10 rotating taps, often with beer from the PNW--and food. Since it was mid-afternoon and we were already reasonably full from lunch, my girlfriend and I opted for the Firehouse nachos for the table (the Firehouse nachos have been on the menu at Fiddlers as long as I can remember). They were yummy, as always, and a great complement to our beers. My dad ordered the SCBLT (Smoked Chicken BLT), one of his favorites, and my mom the Big Papa Baked Potato, which she almost always orders. We all really enjoyed the food. There was a miscommunication with our order, and the server brought the meal of the day, the Beef Stroganoff Baked Potato, instead of the Big Papa as my mom had wanted. My mom really didn't want the special. The waiter was accommodating and made sure my mom had the correct order. All interchanges were pleasant, as has always been the case at the Fiddler. Hoping to continue being a regular patron at Fiddler's for the next 20 years! read more

I met someone for lunch here and loved the super laid-back vibe with a delicious menu of pub fare. We sat outside and enjoyed a fall afternoon while sipping some good wine and cider. Our server was friendly and checked on us multiple times to see if we needed anything. We just wanted a nibble, and their chips and salsa were gluten-free. The salsa was excellent, and the chips were so so. Loved the atmosphere and intrigued by the rest of their menu; I'll be sure to stop back by sometime with an appetite. read more

Super small bar with two bartenders and I had to sit for 10 minutes before I got a beer. No hi, no acknowledgment, no nothing!!!! I had to ask if I could get a beer. Wouldn't go back. Definitely nothing special and horrible service. read more

Came in on a Thursday night with a friend and her pup. Spur of the moment decision when a show we were going to cancelled last minute. Their patio is dog friendly, covered, and heated! Those heat lamps are really doing a good job. I had to shed some layers to keep comfortable. There are actually two patios. The front one gets a lot of street noise but had more availability when we arrived. I learned later that the side patio has a walk-up window to order at. Or you can just go inside to the bar. The space inside has a typical pub feel and jovial atmosphere. There was live music (loud!) and a lively crowd. Service is fine. They bring your food out to you and that's that. I personally did not like the pizza. We shared The Grazer (olives, mushrooms, green peppers, cooked tomatoes & artichoke hearts, & mozzarella), and I found the crust too chewy and the toppings too bland. My friend took home the leftovers for her husband, and I took home a stomach ache. Nor did I care for the wine (an Italian red and a Cab). If I come back it'll be for beer and nachos. read more

Came here after going to magnuson park with the my dogs and grand dog. I can describe how good the food, drinks and above and beyond waitstaff. He came out quite often to check on us and our dogs. This was truly a hidden jewel we found. And will make plans to come again asap!! read more

Very good pizza. That was the best part. The lack of heat and the over loud open mic make staying comfortable and having a normal conversation difficult. Service help is not very helpful as you order at the bar and food comes out. Afterwards, you are abandoned. read more

Usually, with a draught/draft-house I stray away from reviewing such venues. This is mostly because the core focus of so-called brewpubs is they put the beer front and center on the food as an afterthought. So reviewing a place's food is off limits. At least for me. But The Fiddler Inn was one that surprised me. Genuinely, it's rare in this day and age to see a business that wants to make the customer happy. Breakdown of the rating. +1 Open, accessible, and uncomplicated seating. +1 Friendly staff/bartenders. +1 A diverse draft-list that isn't/wasn't IPA (india pale ale)-heavy. +1 Prompt food and drink service +1 Going the extra mile to ensure the customer is happy. A couple of additional features are worth mentioning. 1. They have several picnic-style tables outdoors next to the building. Perfect for summer seating. 2. They have an equal amount of accommodation indoors, including their bar area. 3. Outdoor seating is East-West, making for moments where sunglass will be required. Background. During a recent trip, we stopped in and grabbed a couple pints, with the notion of potentially grabbing some food. We received the pints quickly, with an adequate amount of foam in each. Reviewing our food options, we ordered some food and allowed customizations. In between the first pint and second, the staff delivered our first order, followed by returning to reclaim our empty pints. Ordering a followup was a breeze, as the staff had an updated draft list. Later, our follow up food showed up and after some confusion, followed by clarification, they corrected the misunderstanding. The best part, no charge! Upon receiving the bill, we accounted for everything and found no unexpected charges. Overall, we think a visit to The Fiddler's Inn is worth your time! As always, your individual experience will vary. But for us, we'll for sure look them up again when we're in the area. read more

Unassuming little spot with outdoor and indoor seating. It took a while to get our food even though it was pretty empty, but when we did!!! Oh man. This pizza was awesome!! Honestly pizza is pizza , but the crust was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. We came in around 3:30 and by 5pm it was PACKED! Give this place a chance. It's well worth it. Can't wait to come back in the summer and sit outside. read more

Pizza was great. The bartenders (Matt and Micah) were great. The waitress gave a snotty looks the whole time we were there and if we dared ask for anything it was met with disdain. Like we were insulting her by asking for cheese and red peppers (that she had delivered to everyone else that ordered pizza but us). She just kept rolling her eyes at us. Like even when coming out of the restroom. Like wtf did we do to you? Disappointing one person can't get on board with what customer service means. read more

The pizza is great with lots of toppings. The staff are always nice. Rotating beer options and seating outdoors. Parking is always a little tricky. But highly recommend this place read more

Been coming here for 20 years. Always great. Last couple years, service is in the gutter. Have to order at the bar. Last visit half the tables still unbussed and dirty from last patrons. Not the same anymore. read more

Longtime favorite. Local Dwelling. I have been going here before I could legally go there. Great food, lots of spirts to choose from, many recognizable faces. Nice remodel on the front patio. I'll keep going back. read more

Cozy ambiance with friendly staff. Fun decorations with history included. Pizza was really good!

Do yourself a favor and come try their food. Definitely a life changer experience. I WOULD SAY THEY HAVE THE BEST PIZZA IN SEATTLE. read more

Fiddler's Inn Pub & Pizza - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The pizzas here are probably better by Seattle standards than by my snobby East Coast standards. While they do a good job with the toppings, with well-caramelized onions, good quality sausage, and so forth, the dough and cheese are not much better than a chain, I think. Nachos were also not super great. read more

We went today for lunch. Food was served one hour and 25 minutes after we ordered it, after others who arrived after us finished their food, paid, and departed. Neither the bartender nor the cook could have cared less about it. I wish I didn't have to give this one star. I will certainly never return. read more

IMG! The Naughty Nina pizza was YUM! Sister had the BLT which was also excellent. Looking forward to left over pizza tomorrow!

My husband and I have been going to this fine establishment for many years. The service and food has always been amazing. The staff is very friendly and works hard. read more

The Fiddler's Inn has great food (recommend all their pizzas), great tap list, great staff, and great atmosphere. It's definitely one of our neighborhood staples. read more

Fiddler's Inn Pub & Pizza - The Viola - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is great! It is a great mix of pub and restaurant. I used to go here quite a bit when I lived in North Seattle. It has indoor and outdoor seating and is nestled in the suburbs. Quality food and a nice atmosphere. It is not overly bustling, but far from depressing. Definitely recommend it to anyone who is in the area or passing through. read more

I came here on a Tuesday night, which also happened to be trivia night. It had a good sized crowd and most of the customers seemed really engaged in the questions. Seems like a fun local neighborhood bar with a good amount of regulars. They only have beer and wine, which was fine for me. So you'll have to get your spontaneous shots from somewhere else. Overall, i had a great time. read more

Great neighborhood joint. I used to come here a lot more when I worked in Lake City. The Fid is still a solid bet after decades of abuse, and worth the trip from anywhere. The Fid offers an excellent beer selection, and I like to go with the Chuckanut Pilsner. They have a great turkey sandwich (with chips & salsa instead of the other side choices) and the baked potato loaded with bacon and sour cream never disappoints. Yum! Steal a bite! Go for Fiddler's good food, friendly service, and fine array of beer on tap. And check out the clean mens' room. Love that crazy corner sink! +++ See the Artichoke Dip video +++ I'm adding another little blurb today about the artichoke dip that I just had for my first time ever, and holy mother of thistles was it good! There were entire chunks of artichoke heart in a creamy cheesy sauce, with more 'choke than cheese. And it came piping hot to the patio table, bubbling away in its ceramic oven dish. I ate the entire thing. Yum! read more

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Great food and cool environment. Patio is perfect for enjoying fall and summer. Excellent service.

Cozy neighborhood food and drinks. They are 21+ only (no infants or kids). Kind of a bummer as it seems an ideal family friendly space. Didn't see this posted on their website or in other Yelp reviews, so giving you all a heads up. read more

Food is fine the bartender isn't much for customer service. Other than the dog friendly wouldn't go back. Generous 3-star

I've been to this place once, and it already feels like olden days to me. Some places just slip over your feet like old slippers, set you down, and make you comfortable. Fiddler's is such a place. Add to that the fact that I have been meaning to try this place for nearly a quarter-century and it was probably inevitable. 94th and 35th really isn't an intersection that bustles like mad, but getting here is pretty straightforward, since they're both major arterials (er, well, 95th and 35th both are). There is, in fact, a decent-sized fire station right across the street from Fiddler's. Between people parking along the street, and the sirens, living here must get kinda noisy at times. There are tidily-kept and very tall hedges shading Fiddler's back from the street, creating a nice sense of privacy and getaway. There's a grandfathered old neon sign shaped like a fiddle over the front door on 35th. You walk in the front door, and it pulls a rope that raises and lowers a little violin back by the kitchen. This does not seem to alert the staff or anything, but maybe it's some kind of secret signal. In any case, it's one of those amusing little touches that great neighborhood watering holes accumulate through the years. And the years really do matter here. Those hedges didn't just get planted last season. That's advanced landscaping that can only happen over time. This place has been around since 1980 (I think). Virtually all of that time, they have been a friend to the beer industry, serving kegs from small independent brewers, spreading the word about what's happening in the craft beer revolution since back when the craft beer revolution was scarcely more than a couple underground splinter cells on the west coast (and a couple other places). Now the revolution has taken down the walls around the multi-nationals, and soon the castle will be ours. Like a wise old resistance commander, Fiddler's holds sway over its hot corner, surveying the progress. They're still serving beers from the smaller locals breweries, digging up interesting pints you might not get most other places. They have a few bottles, I think, and some wine, I imagine. I focused entirely on the taps. Had a solid gose from NW Peaks--they've only done one or two beers better than that. It's so cool that a style like gose that was almost extinct 10 years ago is now widely brewed in the States (Germany never let up on it completely, but even Germany was producing less and less, and exporting none, as of a decade ago). Now a decent anglo ale brewery like NW Peaks has a solid gose to offer. That's outside their comfort zone, but they're rocking it. And guess where you can get a pour? As of last night Fiddler's (naturally) had it pouring through one of their faucets. They have pizzas, sandwiches, some mountainous nachos, and other tasty-looking pug grub on offer. I will be back for some of that for sure. Finally crossed this place off my to-do list, where it's been sitting since before I was old enough to drink. Back then, I had a fraternity brother a few years ahead of me who bartended here. I always swore to come in and have a pint when I could. No idea where that guy ended up in life, but I'll be back in here soon, tipping him or whoever it is behind the bar next time. read more

We just moved to the neighborhood and were so excited to find Fiddler's Inn. This place is awesome - it has a great beer selection and delicious food. Edit: I meant to post this in 2016 but it was saved to drafts. 3 years late, but cheers! read more

This place quickly become one of my favorite Seattle alehouses. Of the 3pub trio (Latona Pub, Hopvine Pub, and this one) Fiddler's Inn is easily my favorite. PARKING: A few spots on the side, street parking in a residential neighborhood. Of the 3pubs, this is the easiest venue to visit. OUTSIDE: I normally don't mention the outside of an establishment, but the landscaping really is worthy of mention. There is a narrow walkway along the north side where you can drag your hand across the pruned Mexican lime shrubs and get a refreshing smell. It looks more like a brunch spot than it is an alehouse. INSIDE: The decor goes all over the place. The wooden pilings and ceiling is a bit simplified. If you can zone out the rest of the place, it could pass for something you see in a sushi bar. The picnic bar tables greatly contribute to the amount of wood inside, so you're in for a treat if you like wood. PATIO: Picnic table seating gives a great opportunity to ask the stranger next to you, "how the heck are you?" I really like the hop vine overhangs and am looking forward to seeing the growth progression. Looking towards the west side of the roof with all of the wooden shingles (the whole building exterior, really) gives a bit of a shack look and has me wanting to ask for jambalaya or grits. DOGS: Yup, you can bring your other loved one here on the patio. SERVICE: I don't get the bad reviews over service. The staff is very friendly. I wouldn't call it exceptional, but I think the previous reviews are unfair to the overall service I get here. FOOD: I had their Greek pizza and was very pleased with it. The ingredients are fresh, tasty, and the thin crust did what it should do: hold up. I haven't had anything else, but will update this review as I try other dishes. BEER: The selection is great. 11 taps and they seem to be consistent in covering the wide beer spectrum. I started coming here in the summer. I'm really looking forward to the winter here. read more

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Not a bad stop for dinner. It's small and definitely has a homey feel. We shared a hummus dip plate with bread and vegetables. I had the hot pastrami which was pretty good, you got to pick between two breads and two different cheeses. It took a while for the food to come but it's a small kitchen so it's understandable. It's a good neighborhood stop. read more

Fiddler's Inn has a fun vibe and backyard ambiance with its picnic tables and swag from Northwest breweries tacked up onto the fence. The street is hidden from view and with customers' dogs, the host's smiles and shared benches, our dining experience felt familial. I had their blackberry cider which was deee-licious, and my cohorts were also pleased with their beers. If you're here for a pizza, which is what we came for on my friend's recommendation, there might be a wait so best to order as soon as you get in. We knew what we wanted (half and half: ham/pineapple and meat/veggies/jalapeno), so we ordered immediately, then got up to serve ourselves ice-cold water from the self-serve coolers near the back door. My partner and I regretted not ordering nachos when we saw the platter go by, even though their circular tortilla chips didn't seem to maximize scooping... In the time it took the pizza to come, we could have downed a shared plate, easily. The pizza was giant (we got the large, for four, which gave us two slices each), but after our afternoon of swimming in Lake Wash, we could have eaten more. To be honest, I wasn't too thrilled with it. The ingredients and crust thickness were on par, but something was lacking. I wished it had been more flavorful, that the cheese had been gooier and maybe slightly burnt on top. It was almost too fresh, not authentically pizza-like. read more

You know how it is, you miss this place because it's so un-assuming and then you go 3 times in a week because it's great! Lovely outdoors, call to reserve a table, yummy food and beer! read more

Usually patronize Latona Pub so went a little out of our way to try one of the other pubs in the family. Fiddler's Inn has the same quality of food and brews with a homey local atmosphere we love at Latona. Smoked Chicken BLT was really tasty. Highly recommend! Great spot to pick up some sandwiches before heading to Magnuson Park! read more

It's a fun, homey little pub with table service, even. There's apparently a lot of competitions about who can drink what beers and you mark it off on tickets. It's a lucky thing I don't live within two thousand miles. It wasn't that crowded when I was there, but it was the day after Christmas. read more

I have been here twice. Once I had pizza and a salad with my husband. Amazing. Today I was supposed to meet a friend, and she didn't show. I had been drinking a beer and was hungry, so went ahead and ordered a sandwich. Amazing. It's the kind of place where you look at the menu and it looks pretty average until you get the food and realize the quality and flavor of the ingredients takes the food to another level. The service here is great too, not intrusive but always there when you need it, with the caveat that it is a little slow, as other Yelpers have mentioned. the waiter today was especially gracious considering the whole situation of meeting someone who doesn't show always creates a little awkwardness with the waiter, but when I finally decided to order something, I looked up and he came on over. Also I appreciate not having pressure and being able to stay for a while and wait even though the place was filling up. He was able to answer questions about the well-edited beer list and gave a good recommendation as well. I am not sure why I don't go here more often. read more