I haven't been to many clubs over the last few years but my sister was singing last night for…read moreGlimmer, so I went over. It was a really pleasant show. We had a reserved table, and the food was pretty good. It wasn't just bar food, but they 'had decent salads and a nice variety to choose from on their menu. The waitress was pleasant and served without being intrusive during the show. The Royal Room is really nice on the inside. They do a lot of swing and jazz there, but it's a pretty small venue. I'ld call it more comfortable than quaint. Parking was a total pita, but the sound mixer was on point and the music was clear for every instrument with nothing over-riding anything else unnecessarily.

We saw a singer songwriter show here and had a wonderful experience. (The focus is definitely on…read morethe artist, so if you're looking for a place to talk and drink with background music, this isn't it.) Setup was comfortable, server was excellent, and the sound (our reason for being there) was on point. A varied menu of interesting options, with some surprising Japanese/hawaiian influences! I didn't have a mixed drink, but it looked like the bartender was keeping up with various types of cocktail requests. A lovely evening!

Events are hit-or-miss, but it's always a unique experience.I would definitely recommend a least…read moretrying at once.

This is a review for the Tuesday Night Jazz Jam at Rumba Notes…read more Really fun event. You never know who might show up. I've been going pretty regularly and from time to time you'll see/hear some of Seattle's best musicians. If you've got the urge - definitely bring your axe or your best tune, show up, sign in and have a good time. If you like jazz, r&b and blues you'll be happy. Plenty of parking and a friendly crowd.

Ok this place is super cool. I can't believe I only found out about this venue recently!…read more To get to the theater, you go around the corner from the bar entrance and through this back alleyway door. It feels very covert, like you need to know a guy who knows a guy with a password to get in. You can also enter through the bar (I think). We initially went through the side door to get our tickets scanned in and then went in and out of the bar between acts to grab a drink. We weren't able to bring drinks into the actual theater, but not a huge deal. If anything, keeps the venue cleaner. There aren't any seats, just tiered standing platforms. Honestly, even with it being packed, I felt like we had a pretty good view of ~80% of the stage. The one thing I will say is that with everyone standing, you would think there'd be more movement/dancing. But alas, this is still Seattle and most people were bopping their heads to the music while I just wanted to swing around and feel it in my soul.

This theater is definitely full of character and history. it was built in 1917 and is in an obscure…read morelocation. There is available street parking however it can be tricky and limited due to the narrow streets. The theater shares an entrance with a jazz bar which provides a comfortable seating area to enjoy a drink while waiting for a show. We came to see the Rocky Horror Burlesque Pastie Show and was impressed at the capacity of this small theater. Beyond the hallway, patrons are immediately welcomed to second bar and a sea of padded chairs. The theater was packed with Rocky Horror Picture fans with some proudly wearing costumes of their favorite characters. The show started a little later than advertised however we were kept entertained during the slight delay. The seats were comfortable and we had an unobstructed view of the stage. This was our first time seeing a Rocky Horror Show in burlesque and we didn't know what to expect. Audience participation was encouraged and specific names (which I will not repeat) were yelled out when either Brad or Janet took the stage. Overall, a wonderful group adventure night full of sing-a-longs, heckling, and cocktails. Drink prices and show tickets were cheap compared to other venues.

Great neighborhood bar with an event stage. Been here a few times for drinks and for shows. Always…read moregreat service. The in bar restaurant, a pizza place e, has changed. Not as good as the first one but still decent.

Crazy decadent pizza! It's a pizza pie! Bring your appetite it's filling but delicious! The music…read moreand atmosphere is cool too.

They are a wonderful, uplifting positively fun band to listen to for any occasion!…read more Highly recommend!

From the owner: We are an Americana, Folk/Rock band playing our original songs and covers. We feature a Mandolin…read moreplayer, Acoustic guitar/harmonica player, bass player, and hand percussion player. Two of us sing lead and harmonies for each other.

This place is pretty bad ass! I can't say that I was terribly impressed with the liquor selection…read morebut for a small (and new?) bar - they're really doing a great job. Aside from the awesome food - which I'll get to in a second - and the live music, I was most impressed by the bartender. He was super charismatic, super friendly and very funny. When I popped in with a group of 6 or so friends, he swiftly tended to us, made sure to introduce himself and took everyone's drink order. When it came time to get food I actually decided to opt out. It was nearly midnight and I had already eaten dinner hours earlier. But my friend next to me got a basket of fries and that's when it got hard to ignore the menu... The fries were AWESOME! In fact, they were so tempting that not only did I sneak a few, I actually asked to see the whole menu. Comprised mostly of about a dozen varieties of slider, I was super happy to see the variety. Suddenly my stomach growled and though I didn't want two sliders, I knew I could share with a friend. The only issue then was deciding which to get. I recall a buffalo chicken slider but only got as far as the fried bologna. HELL. YES!!! I ordered one and my buddy ordered another. (They come two to a plate.) My little slider was DELICIOUS! In fact, it was so good that I could totally envision making a trip all the way back to this bar just to have them again. So yeah... I'm a fan. The food is great, the bartender was totally rad, the live music playing in the theater was piped into the bar and the selection of beer and booze was just enough to satisfy. What a great little addition to the hood!

4 is the average between 3 stars and 5 stars: Why 4?…read more 3 stars: Meh. It is a cool, cute and subtly(?) intimate space for a hole in the wall. I had no drinks and drinks are not my forte, so I have nothing to contribute to with drinks (although I did get a water, more on that later). An interestingly mixed group of folks here (including the supposedly "local favorite", more on her later). =P Late Wed night, a bum can be met outside the front asking for crap... I didn't think this downtown-phenomenom could reach this far and late into Columbia City. o_O Now for the 5 stars: ENTIRELY for my fond memory of rockin' the mic with Sugarhill Gang's Rapper's Delight----and ALL fuc*ing 7 minutes of it! ----BAM! In addition to doing my thing up there, this "local favorite" chick asked me if she could join in---of course! Before I finish, let me fill you in on the intro deets. On occasion, one of the folks in our mini Yelp group asked me if I'd picked a song, yet. --No. --Nope. --Not, yet. --I'm kind of tied between between two... come almost-midnight, I'd finally settled on the one that's been bugging me all night, Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang. Drop my card off and wait several songs until I'm called.... wait for it... ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en--- (omg, ---WHAAAT?!). DUDE, both groups started *GASP* ---CHAN-TING & clapping(?)--- my name, when right then Kira *bowchikawowow!* took my hand and guided me up front. Rewinding back, the local favorite black lady joins me. I notice the screen.... someone says "wow, 7 minutes?!" I glance at the screen----hot diggity dam! Within 1 second, I thought of: why did I pick this song, 7 minutes seems long, I totally dig this song and the beat, I've heard it before but not the whole 7 min... and thankfully glad I asked for a glass of water prior to singing, because boy I tell ya, did I have a mouth drought in the minutes coming up to this (and slightly during, but I pressed on because, the more I sang/rapped it, the more I had tunnel vision on the lyrics screen and rippin' it in my own little world). I definitely heard the times the crowd join in during the good parts---most encouraging, hehe. All said and done.... wow (and phew!). Afterwards, the local lady came up to me and said something like, "Mmm Mm...that was ^fine^!..." I think I did come with my confidence, after all. 7 minutes... of rapping!? I think I just experienced a miracle... amazing. I think I want more karaoke (and drinking not even required! =P).

Love the summer time BeatWalk! It's a great chance to just hang out as a community and hear a…read morevariety of different music you might not otherwise be interested in. A few of the June 2014 beatwalk groups included: a one man band, current pop dj, string prairie quartet, Cuban band, and more! Highly suggest everyone taking a walk through the next upcoming BeatWalk!

Beat Walk is a great opportunity to hear different kinds of music, see new art in the galleries or…read moreventure forth into a new neighborhood! It's a cool neighborhood event and it's great to support it! You can park in a nearby lot for only a dollar.

The food was amazing. The ambience was on point. Will…read moredefinitely be back. Thank you Chef Tay!!

Delicious, fresh , flavorful food. Friendly staff. Highly recommended…read more Went for mother's day brunch. All the moms got a rose. Definitely going to return for dinner.

It's easy to get to via bus but definitely not much parking if that's your plan. There were not as…read moremany food options as I would have liked but some of the ones that were there were pretty good. We got a great Chicken Tikka bowl from Kottu (amazing textures and flavors) and a lackluster, overpriced beef arepa from Paparepas. The atmosphere of the place is friendly and cool. I would definitely recommend visiting to experience it.

Once again Seattle really shows why there's so many cool little places and things to do throughout…read morethe city every day of every week. The Columbia City night market is every 3rd Saturday of the month and it's totally worth your time to explore this gem of a market. Also take time to visit the businesses that are in and around it. #shoplocal #shopsmall

My violin teach Jonah is a really good teacher. He not only teaches about the techniques of playing…read morecertain pieces, also teaches the music theory, which increases my interest in learning music overall. The front desk staff Jonas and Brittany are always helpful to make re-schedules etc.

I have been attending lessons at Meter Music School for 4 months and it has been an outstanding…read moreexperience. My teacher Elizabeth is a pro. She's professional, funny, warm, and welcoming. I am successfully learning the basics of music theory and piano technique through her teaching, instruction, and live playing examples. She is also highly communicative and thoughtful. I very much appreciate her and have come so far in such a short time with her support. Additionally, the space is nice and the administration is responsive - and I feel that Meter Music provides great value for the price.