Excellent beer selection with local brews and one of the best burgers in town. This place is low-key and reasonably priced and has a big screen for games. Highly recommended. read more

Skee ball AND hot buttered rum? Be still my heart. I went in there the other night to get out of the cold, and was happy to see the hot buttered rum on the menu. It warmed me right up! Kings Hardware has friendly service, a basic menu consisting primarily of burgers and a full bar. The place is quite large and would be a good place to go with a large group. But seriously, on a nice cold evening, just pop in for some hot buttered rum. It's a great little treat. read more

Menu is somewhat limited to burgers (hence one star off) but they are GREAT burgers that come with great fries. We had the cowboy burger (bacon, fried egg) and the jalapeno/cream cheese burger. Delish. Since it was still happy hour, our burgers were each a dollar off. Waitress was adorable and sweet as can be; she chatted us up quite a bit, let us taste a couple beers first before we committed to a pint, and even gave us our first round of beers for free! Speaking of beers, the draught selection wasn't as extensive as I was hoping for, but it was well-rounded in terms of styles. Mostly WA and OR breweries represented but there were also a couple Colorado microbrews thrown in for good measure (Left Hand, New Belgium) The Ballard neighborhood is very cool...we biked there from Lower Queen Anne (a long ride but it worked up an appetite), I wish we had a bit more time to explore the neighborhood after our dinner. read more

Wing night it's where it's at. You can't beat 27¢. Regular and a rotating flavor. This place can be a little crowded but don't be fooled by the front of house. They have seating in the back and on the back patio outside. The staff is very accommodating for large parties. They know how to move takes and split checks. Come for happy hour for good cheap drinks. I'm local and I still drink here. read more

Went for my first time last week and had a margarita, it was delicious. They had a skeez ball machine, and It was so fun to play! Haven't played in forever. The atmosphere was nice and chill, very unique decorations. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

I have to agree with everyone else. The sweet potato fries are awesome. Great line up of beers. All the way from the little guy to the mass produced crap. Although the main complaint I have on the beer is the temp. They always seem like really warm pints. I don't know where their cooler is, but at least during the summer months all tap beer was WARM. The scene is full of stupid hipsters who try to look like they just woke up. I did feel out-of-place at times, but all-in-all pretty fun time. read more

Skee ball, beer, and burgers? What more could a girl ask for!? Ever since I tried the Rico Suave burger (with jalapenos and cream cheese), I've been recreating it as often as possible. My boyfriend won't shut up about the peanut butter and bacon burger. The people of King's were nice enough to give him a side of maple syrup to dip his burger in, and he's been a whiney brat ever since. No burger is good enough for him anymore, not even a peanut butter bacon burger, unless it has a side of maple syrup. Lord help me. read more

I've had so many great experiences here and I don't know why I have yet to write a review! The servers great! Atmosphere and people watching doesn't get any better! Drinks are amazing and hands down the best outdoor seating that I've ever been too. I'm not a huge burger person so it would be unfair for me to rate them but their sweet potato fries are my boyfriends favorite thing on the planet and their HOMEMADE sauces are to die for! Overall, a great bar you must check out and you will definitely become a regular, I know I have! Oh lastly, Sunday they have bloody mary specials that are great! read more

Ordered the Irish Nachos & King Burger and it was sooo good! Our server was friendly, good conversationalist and gave recommendations. Cool environment! read more

Solid bar that feels divey but still trendy enough for a night out. Classic open space with mismatched floorboards and a huge patio. Just got drinks here but their food looked pretty good as well read more

Service was fine for a Saturday night. Biggest problem was that the bar was supposed to close at 2am but last call was at 1:20 and we were pushed out by 1:40am. Couldn't even wait inside for our ride. Staff was rude and unaccommodating, even for a group that was with the musical groups that had headlined at the venue next door. Not a great place to end the evening. read more

I love this bar but, the bouncer is the worst! He is rude every time I visit. He is dismissive, judgmental, and enforced the rules for some & not others. read more

Fun atmosphere, but never coming here again. My Diet Coke literally had broken pieces of glass inside. Currently trying to gag up broken shards of glass. Beware at all costs. read more

Nachos were yummy! Service was fair, very friendly, however seemed more interested with the group of girls at the next table. This might have been because I didn't order beer? Used the free wifi and it was very spot on, extra bonus that the outlets were plentiful! It was dark, so hard to read a book if you wanted to. Has darts and ski ball oh and an outdoor deck. If you don't like dead animal heads hanging on the wall, then stay out. Overall, it was comfy, dark and clean! read more

Great beer selection - like most places in Seattle - along with a helpful staff make this place a great spot to visit. The interior decor is largely brick, but the inclusion of all the game hunting heads and furs seemed a little counter to the rest of the atmosphere of the bar. Just as a warning, the menu is almost exclusively burgers, which wasn't a problem for me, but might be for others. I had the Five Alarm burger and added bacon (per the waitresses' suggestion) and loved it. Certainly better than your average burger. Wish I had a few spare quarters to play the Skeeball in the back. read more

Quirky spot! The decor may throw you off the first time you walk in, as I felt like I was in some honky-tonk taxidermy pub, but once you get past the animal heads on the wall and write it off as "unique", you're good to go! They have some of the oddest burgers on the menu (peanut butter and bacon anyone?), but you have to give them an A+ for originality. The burgers are always good (the 5-Alarm burger being a personal favorite). The fries have been hit or miss (burnt one time, which not even ketchup could cover up). In the summer head out back for outdoor, but covered seating. Kinda a neat spot in back. read more

Alright, enough is enough, I can't stand it. Went in for happy hour with three friends. Don't get me wrong the drinks, food, and staff was great but the people sitting in the patio were killing me. 1. Two dudes sitting up against the wall in two separate tables kept staring throwing daggers towards us. We're just trying to enjoy our 9 dollar pitcher, which was delicious. 2. Two dudes reading books: Virginia Woolf, The Waves, and the other: Chess Metaphors. Give me a break.. 3. A table of women rather too large for their pants and excessive tattoos. Cover the crack ladies. 4. Too many hipsters thinking they're way too cool for school but really just seemed like douche-bags. Getting way too loud. I can't complain about the service, it was quick and friendly, the drinks were awesome with a great selection of micros, and the food was great specially the burgers. But I can't get over the hipsters and douche-bags that frequent this place. It's been awile since I've been here and It will be awhile for me to return. read more

This place holds a very special, many a blurry memory place in my heart. I was a hardcore Ballardite for a long time.. both living and working there King's became (and still is) somewhat of a sanctuary. Say what you want about the influx of yuppie condo going douche bags and dude bros cramping up all the space - you can still get your favorite drink and a beloved burger all the same. Thanks, Kings. read more

docked 1 star because big game hunter machine was broken. WTF. cheap raniers and kokanees keep this place classy. read more

King's has a great happy hour with drink and food specials; a great list of beers and awesome décor make it a complete package. I had a bacon burger with sweet potato fries, which paired with a delicious beer on tap was outstanding. While the service can be a little slow when busy, you can hold your attention admiring the taxidermy on the walls or playing one of two skeeball machines. Pros: food was great! Lots of drink options. Skeeball, décor, dog friendly (yes, they even bring a water bowl for your furry friend) outdoor deck. Cons: service slow sometimes, dirty bathrooms read more

Fast service - kinda packed, cool games available. Limited menu but pretty tasty. Definitely packed on a Saturday night with a ton of people not from Seattle. Get a table in the back or patio, less crowded. read more

King's Hardware - Busy busy - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Kings Kings Kings One of my favorite bars to get a little (maybe a lot) tipsy at! Kings always serves up great drinks and an even better atmosphere. The staff are friendly, the line moves decently fast, and the drinks are good. The patio is a nice place to hang in the summer and if you have a little coat in the cooler months. The interior is fun with the games, decor, and lots of tables. The pricing is fair and the drinks are always yummy. Come in for the wing specials and other delicious food they serve as well! I have always enjoyed my times at Kings even though I lack some memories of certain nights (hello to turning 21 here). S/O to Jen who was always a homie to my friends and I when we got a little too drunk and even took the time to make sure we got home safe and away from some creepy guys! SERIOUSLY JEN IS AN MVP!!!! Anyway, Kings is fun and if you go on a weekend it's guaranteed to be crowded and loud, but it's meant to be that way! read more

Flew from San Francisco to Seattle for the weekend... And this was my absolute favorite spot! Great staff, everyone rocked. I even noticed one girl working super hard all night and as I left I told her I appreciated her effort... She said thanks and gave me a big hug. The place is huge! Plenty of seating to accommodate our group of 10 guys. We eventually discovered the back patio and played drinking games for awhile. Great atmosphere. Great mix of people. And like I said, awesome staff! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a cool spot to spend a few hours with friends or meet new people and have a blast. Beer selection was also good. read more

What is there new to say about King's that hasn't been said 85 times already?? They have a good jukebox. Other than that, I got nothing...but I will tell you anyway: -Sliders and sweet potato fries are awesome. -Happy hour from 4-7pm. -Skeeball and Donkey King can't be beat. -Great deck if you can find a seat on sunny days. -Avoid like the plague on weekend nights. read more

on a chilly, tuesday night, i walked through the doors and immediately felt a strange sense of deja vu-- was i still on cap hill, walking into linda's? no, but if you've ever read the "dionaea house" you'll understand why it freaked me the fuck out. anyway, if there ever was a sure answer to linda's off broadway, this is ballard's resounding retort. taxidermy on the walls, pool tables replaced by skeeball machines [which are only a quarter a game], and hot waitresses replaced by ridiculously hot waitresses. the drinks were poured stiff, were well-priced and that's all the criteria i really need to rate a bar/lounge 4-stars. add to the fact that i saw one of the most gorgeous waitresses on the face of this earth here, and i'll bump that up to five. what? fuck you, that's not being shallow. that's called "adding to atmosphere". read more

King's Hardware reminds me of the Up& Up in Bellingham but on a larger scale in the sense it's just a cool place to hang out with friends, small group or big group. They have a great beer selection along with table service. And the table service is fast. The patio in the back is heated and covered, so don't worry about the weather outside! The decor is so PNW, I love it. Lots of wood! read more

Cheap drinks, decent service, and a great outdoor patio! Woot!

Borish, arrogant, elitist, snob factory where the burgers are only so-so, and the service is even worse. A Belltown meat-market in Ballard? How gauche. read more

I adore Kings Hardware for their veg and turkey burgers and sweet potato fries. I can't wait to frequent their deck next summer. The best parts of the Hill all seem to be making their way to Ballard... I hope this is a good thing! read more

I didn't care much for this place, but apparently there are those that do. I guess it depends on what you like. For me, the service sucks. They are slow and aren't that friendly. The place just has a low energy level for me. I don't mind places that are sort of dark as in not well lit, but the place has a gloomy feel to it for me. It gets too packed on the weekends. I'd say it's more about picking people up on the weekends. My buddy loves the place, but I'm not a fan. Although, I will say the skee-ball is pretty cool though. read more

Love this place! Friendly staff who genuinely care, and probably the least expensive bar on Ballard Ave. Plus bomb ass wings and burgers

Good beer, Good burgers, Good nachos, Good people, Good music, Nice patio and last but definitely not least skeeball! That pretty much sums it up read more

I don't live in Ballard and just moved to Seattle from Florida and just started exploring some new places. So far, this has been my favorite. The server guy was the nicest person I have met since moving here and the prices weren't outrageous, the whole place was really cool and the music was fantastic. The buffalo sauce is the best I have tasted in a REALLY long time, I'm obsessed. Burger was delicious and the buns were extremely soft and tasty. Definitely going to go back read more

The wedge salad is back! What can I say? I love a slab of romaine doused in creamy bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, and bacon. I love you, King's. Thanks for putting the wedge back on the menu -- it's such a perfect accompaniment to your sliders. read more

PBR on tab, really good sliders on HH, watching a guy try to sell silver to the bar staff, an old woman in her seventies with big pink glasses. Heck yes. I liked me some King's. read more

*If you are in the service industry, it's your job to remain polite and professional, sometimes in unfavorable circumstances. If this is a difficult concept to grasp - then this clearly isn't the job for you. *Two male bartenders the night of my friends wedding, were beyond some of the rudest, and most pompous individuals I have ever encountered as a bar patron - and even as a bartender of 14 years myself, I have never experienced that kind of disrespect. Located in a gorgeous area close to Ballard, we walked down to King's for a few drinks after the reception. With everyone in high spirits from the wedding, were thrilled to be in such a beautiful part of the country and in such an awesome going out spot on this quaint little strip. When we got to Kings it was packed and we ordered a round of drinks. Everyone started separate tabs, and I'm proud to say as someone who's been in the service industry for so many years, my friends are excellent tippers and are the kind of people that are fun and easy to serve. We played some skee ball and discovered shortly after, that unfortunately this would be the coolest thing about this bar. One of the male bartenders yelled at one of my friends for ordering a water -- okay let's be honest - lol we all know how highly annoying that can be, especially on a busy night but let's get real - it's a part of your job and you just smile and hope they compensate you for it. (My friends always do.) And it's not like that was the only thing she ordered - she had a cocktail in hand too. So apparently this bartender was so rude to her that she asked him if she had done something wrong, and his response was "if you're going to sit at the bar you need to order drinks that cost money not water," rolled his eyes and walked away! He apparently didn't know that she had already racked up a $120 tab by then. So at this point word gets around that this guy is clearly just a total jerk, so we all decide we're going elsewhere. In the hustle and bustle, one of my lady friends accidentally left her card at the bar. The next morning, she called to see if her boyfriend could come pick it up for her but there was no answer. So her boyfriend decided to go ahead and drive 30 mins down there for her anyway. He gets down to the bar and politely asks (one of the nicest guys I know) if he can pick up his girls card. The bartender is extremely rude about it and states that it's against policy, and insinuates that he's a total idiot for even asking. *I get this this policy and respect that you're doing it for their protection - but there's a way to handle it politely. Wtf is wrong with your staff that it's incapable of just being friendly and professional to your paying customers? I don't get it.... Unacceptable. So the following morning my lady friend who left her card goes down to the bar herself. We were all flying out that day back to our homes across the country. The bar wasn't open for about 10 more mins but she could see people inside so she knocked on the door. The male bartender came to the front door and yelled at her through the glass "WHAT DO YOU WANT LADY!?" Startled at his approach she said she left her card there and needed to pick it up before her flight home. Through the glass he goes "I'm really busy. Come back in an hour. I have alot of SHIT to do." She said she couldn't - that they were catching a plane shortly. He rolled his eyes and stomped off angrily. He finally let her in and sarcastically goes "So you're flying home huh? Goodluck with wherever that is... Oh and there's a gratuity for cards left over night, sorry about your day LADY," and walked away. She told me she had planned on tipping more for the inconvenience but that this guy was so unbelievably rude that she just signed it and left. ($6 tab btw). That being said - we DID have a great time the night after the reception - but I hate to say it was NOT due to good service or the attitude of your staff. Under different circumstances we would have complained that night, but no one wanted to make a scene and ruin Christmas. We will be returning to this same general area in a few months for a birthday event, and the birthday girl lives very close to Ballard. Let's just say this place will never receive my business again, nor the 30+ of my friends who live in the Seattle area. A lot can be justified in the service industry - but rude, self-entitled, and arrogance aren't among them. read more

This is good dive to go to earlier in the night when it is less crowded and you can play the games. It gets really packed later in the night

If you just turned 21 and want to get hammered with your boys, this is your spot. Maybe I'm just too old now, but this place is loud, the food is meh, and all the patrons are assholes. This is also the only place where I've ever sent a drink back... The spicy margarita was way, way, WAY too spicy. I like a little kick, but not so much that I can't feel my face afterward. read more

midas touch. build it and the hipsters will come. btw, it's not that i think writing in all small is hip or something... altough it seems common with the set... my shift is just broken. anywho, went here with my ultra chic younger sis and oogled the hot staff. guys and gals alike will be pleased. the crowd however leaves something to be desired. for a moment i did feel like i was on campus. harsh 'question mark' . no. just true. i was here on a friday so it's probably less crowded and more fun on week nights. the drinks are stiff, the burger is a rockin', and the backyard is the place to hang if you are there to chat with your friends. my only hangup... even though i understand the allure... the taxidermy turns my tummy and was kind of a buzz kill. i'd be all happy and gettin' my drinky face on and then gaze into the eyes of a cuddly little fox... looking like he might just stick his nose out to kiss me... but he can't... cuz he's dead and stuffed. sobered me up like a catholic on sunday. so sad. read more

I heard a rumor that there was a Skee Ball game in Ballard. I began to get that familiar feeling of butterflies in my stomach like I did when I was a kid right before the Grant County Fair. Could it be true? Could the Holy Grail of arcade games REALLY be found in Ballad? Sure enough, there is not just one but TWO Skee Ball games! And it's only twenty-five cents to play! If my game weren't so rusty, I might even join one of their Skee Ball leagues! This kitchy pub is just my kind of place. Decent food, good drinks and an attentive bartender. Nothing new or exciting, just an old school pub environment. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is the taxidermy animals on the wall. Jack-a-lopes are too rare an animal to be hunted and displayed on the wall. read more