A bike messenger, hip and chilled out place to have a beer. Nice quality "pub" food but your not here to geat a great meal, just some fries or a burger/sandwich to soak up the beer. Dog friendly too, a plus! read more

I've been here on both a busy and a non-busy night. On a busy night, it's hard to get a drink, it's super noisy and the sitting room gets taken pretty quickly. Not too enjoyable. On a chill night, though, the drinks are fine, games are fun and the decor is interesting. The skee ball is a big draw for the bar. read more

We stopped by this place on our CycleSaloon . During the day , the bar was extremely friendly and the bartenders were quite outgoing and inviting . They had a great selection of taps , but their selling point was their home-bottled drink called Zombie . Get it. It is a rum based drink ; I've had a lot of drinks before , and suffice to say it was one of the best drinks I've tried . Definitely loving this place :) read more

In my mind this is probably the quintessential hipster dive bar in Seattle. Lots of retro decorations, cheap fries and drafts, other great specials like $0.27 wings. It's a reminder that even in condo-overrun Ballard you can still find tattoos, flannel, beards and watch caps. read more

Stopped In for a beer while on the waiting list for walrus and carpenter. It was my first time in Ballard. I loved the atmosphere and friendliness of folks. Very young crowd and eclectic. Kings is a fun place people were playing ski ball and keeping score , it was serious lol read more

Great food, but DAMN, the service was slow. Definitely go, but don't expect any great shakes where service is concerned. The housemade blue cheese dressing on the wedge salad was outstanding. read more

Didn't get a good feel for this place because the service was so terrible that it's all I can remember. We showed up at 1:20 to grab one more drink...paid for our drinks at 1:30 and by 1:32 the staff was shuffling everyone to the door. Literally, we couldn't even carry on a conversation while finishing our drinks because a server would come up to us every 30 seconds (or less!) to tell us we had to leave. Why even sell us the drinks then? If you don't want to get bullied by a bunch of 22-year-old power tripping hippies, you may want to stay away from King's after 1 a.m. read more

I mean fine place. They were busy and rude so no different than any other regular bar. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

King's is a newer place that tries hard to look old school and lodge-like. Generally, I'd say they pulled it off pretty well. Good beer selection, and the wait staff has been attentive in my experience, although not terribly friendly. Burgers are OK. But they have Donkey Kong, which earned them an extra star. This place gets too busy on weekend nights for my tastes. read more

I always have fun when in Ballard. This is one of my favorite spots. A definite "must go".

Maybe it was the fact that we had been on our Ballard "Brewery Tour-y," but I don't think so, we had some amazing burgers here! The King's Bull Rings, Not Buffalo Burger, and Jack Burger were all delicious. This is a must return! Warning, these burgers are messy! read more

Staff is the best. Music can get really loud and tacky, but the service is superb, beer selection is great, and burgers are rad. I like the after school special, and when they play T-Rex and Thin Lizzy as opposed to GnR. read more

Great place for games and simple drinks. Late night is always fun and its not too packed on weekdays. enjoy

King's is odd to me. On one hand, it's inauthentic, with DNA that aspires to local dive bar and pub. But it's not really a Funhouse nor Shorty's (look at the clientele). Though that's more a problem with Seatts in general being in class crisis. On the other hand, it's still a favorite of mine, with a huge if not distinguished list of bourbons and cheap drafts to take the edge off. When it's too busy, I hate it and want to die - reminding me of a cross between Belltown and an awful, bourgeois student union. When it's dead/empty, it's chill and good. Go on any day except Friday and Saturday night. read more

The environment of this place is amazing! I loved the taxidermy and overall rustic cabin like feel. I walked in and instantly grew a beard! Ha my only qualm was that the music was blasting, great on a weekend but a little much for a Wednesday night. Don't forget to grab a burger, best in town! I'll be back! read more

Even though King's doesn't have the best food in Ballard I find myself there often for a couple of reasons; 1. they're dog friendly and 2. their food is consistent. They have pretty good burgers. I am a vegetarian so I eat the garden burger every time and switch up toppings. They also have really good sweet potato fries. There is nothing like going for a long hike in the summer and coming back to Ballard for a late lunch on King's patio with your pooch. The staff has always been really friendly and accommodating (making a burger for me that wasn't on the menu anymore). read more

I was standing in line about to be let in and a girl with 2 friends cut to the front and handed the bouncer with long hair a $100 bill to let the 3 of them in and immediately he turned down the bribe. I think that group of girls had been kicked out earlier that night. Respect! read more

If you're a fan of high-end, fusion cuisine, this place probably isn't your cup of Yerba Matte. Do you use words like "edamame", "aioli", and "tapas" when ordering dinner? Yeah...I'd steer clear of King's Hardware, friend. This place is a different animal. Kings would use words like "tea", "soybeans", "mayo", and "appetizers". It avoids pretension. A bar that has seemingly dodged the chi-chi restaurant bullet that has taken Ballard in recent years. It's burgers, fries, beer, drinks and Skee-ball. And it's loud. But I'm a fan. read more

I love the ambiance and skee ball! Although not a fan of the drink I ordered. It was the Val Kilmer, which should be amazing right? Wrong. A friend once got me to try "Frooty Loops", a fruit loop cereal inspired vodka. I gave him the bottle after I tried three different ways to make it right. King's Val Kilmer tasted just like this miserable vodka. Get a beer and enjoy the vibe. You won't miss the cocktails but honestly this place has a lot more going for it than it's cocktail menu. Perfect spot to meet up before a show at the Tractor. read more

Was really expecting a great experience based on the yelp reviews I read about Kings. Wish I could say I had the same experience. The service was about the only highlight I can give kings. Our waiter which I believe was also the bar tender did a fantastic job. If I was just reviewing him I would have given Kings 5 stars. We came in pretty early around 6 or 7pm and this place is seedy. Nothing more uncomfortable then eating dinner with you Mom and Sister and having two people next to you pretty much having sex in front of them. Come on it is 6:00PM not dick o'clock. Do you really have to pull your girl's nasty thong out in front of my Mom. My mom is trying to eat here. We also wanted to order the cheese fries appetizer but their oven was broke. I had the burger and it was ok but nothing to write home about. Maybe we just had a off night but wasn't impressed at all. May be a better place for a drink with friends but the food left lots to be desired. read more

Love this place. Had the opportunity to meet some of the staff this winter on a slow day. Great hard workers who want you to have a good experience. Place gets damn busy though as the night progresses. So if you want to eat on a saturday, pony up at the bar and let Mandy the super sweet bartender take care of your orders and serve up some great drinks. Be wary she has this sexy, sassy attitude about her. Food is great, get the sweet potato fries. Mmmmm! read more

This might be a fun place if I weren't consistently dragged here on the busiest nights. The venue is large, but so are the attitudes of the multitudes of hipsters that call this place home. If you want a good place to be seen, go here. If you want a good place to hang out with friends, skip King's Hardware. read more

So I have had a lot of fun at this place but I was recently there for my girlfriends bday party with a party of about 20. We were having a time, good time to be honest... but then I "did it".... I whistled.... and promptly afterword I was greeted by a little bouncer named Derrick Peffkin (sp?) who ejected me without mercy. Shocked as I was I did not put up a fight until he shove my girlfriend (birthday girl) in the back on her way out. As a industry veteran, I just don't get why these places let these type of Dbags represent them when clearly they have no idea. Our total tab count was up near $1000 and I just don't see why a whistle was worth that business, no to mention we are sweet. gday! read more

Im giving them two stars because this place can be very cool and they have good food and beer (though the taps are 75% Oregon). The reason that the review is so poor is because they are completely oblivious or purposely shameful in the pricing of some of their beers. I am not completely sure whether they simply attach a 300% margin to all items, but they are charging $8.50 for a 12oz CAN of Oscar Blues Gubna. This is a $2.50 can at retail and a can that you can get right next door at Olde Town Alehouse for $3.50. $8.50?!? Did I buy a Manhattan, or a can of normally accessible beer? You may ask why the hell do i care about one can of beer. Well, it matters to me because i love beer and i like being treated fairly. The can price is typically $3-$4 for a micro in a can. But they will hand you this Gubna (which 90% of people will consider another micro in a can for $3-$4) and you will have no idea that you spent $28.00 on 3 cans of beer (plus tax) until you get that check. Thats not cool. Considering that I actually know that it should be a bit more costly than your normal micro in a can - I still was astonished when I first learned that they were gouging drunk unconscious bar goers this badly. After 8 months of having this beer on their list - they still have it at this price. Unacceptable. My advice - go next door to Olde Town Alehouse. Their beer is appropriately priced and their food is pretty much just as good. Also, you can avoid the ridiculous crowd. Its a shame - because this place has some good bartenders and decent burgers. But you got to serve a fair beer. read more

Totally fun. Good beer and decent food. Awesome outside deck. Good feel and vibe.

Good beer selection, fun atmosphere. I wish they served more staples than just burgers such as fish and chips, pulled pork sandwiches, mac and cheese, or chicken strips. read more

Ok, so they brought out the buffalo wings with dirty appetizer plates. The place is also rife with some of the crustiest hipsters you've ever seen. The kind who get wasted and proceed to cut their own hair before tattooing themselves with a heated hanger, but never mind the circus freaks, never mind the skee ball (and I LOVE skee ball) this place has the best burgers in Seattle. The best. Enough said. read more

King's is one of my favorite places ever!!!! I love to go here with friends and split a pitcher of beer! They have a good beer selection and make some wonderful burgers! My personal favorite being the After School Special! (Peanut Butter & Bacon!!!) I would also recommend their onion rings which are delicious. It can get pretty crowded on weekends, so I'd recommend coming on weeknights! read more

Burgers are here are metal...the four of us ordered different burgers and they were all top! Great variety of beer, cool atmosphere, and good service. If you want the best burger in Ballard, this is the place. read more

Are you a fan of being degraded? Made to feel like a criminal? Enjoy ruining a perfectly good night with friends and going home in a miserable mood? KING'S IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Someone call Guinness World Records, because this shithole is THE. WORST. SERVICE. IN. SEATTLE. Seriously, get these guys a medal. We've been avid fans of King's great deals over the last 5-6 years, enjoying their $0.27 wings and decently priced craft brews. Service has always been slow but their waitresses have always been fairly inviting. Water bowl for your dog, bit of conversation. It worked for us. Cue Spring 2015. King's Wings to customers: "Go fuck yourselves." First, the policy changes: 1) No dogs, 2) All tables must pay on one tab, 3) 50% price increase on wings, and 4) 20% increase on HH beer prices. Things change, inflation's a bitch. Whatever, I can live with it. Let's go through our night: 1) No tables available on the patio, go inside. Ask waitress "Hey do you mind if we combine some tables for our group?" "Sure whatever." 2) Time to check ID's. 5 people down, get to our Canadian friend. Forgets her passport at home, damn - our fault, guess she won't be drinking. "You need to leave" she says, in a properly bitchy tone. Away goes friends one and two (her friend, so she didn't leave alone). 3) 30 minutes later, get our menu. "Oh is the $0.25 wing deal not available anymore?" "Um excuse me, it was *never* $0.25 per wing, it was *$0.27*. Now it's $0.39, and since we serve organic chicken, we need to charge more for our food. Is that a problem?" ".....No that's fine, just curious." 4) 15 minutes later, she returns. Time to order. "You guys will need to put all food and drinks onto one tab. New policy." Think the tone of Mean Girls Regina. This bitch's was worse. "Since we have groups at 3 tables could we at least split into 3 groups rather than one for all of us?" "Gah, you know, you guys should've told me before you ordered that you'd have such a large group. But WHATEVER, just give me your cards and I'll do them separate." "No it's OK, we can do individual." "No, it's whatever, just give me your card." Third friend is fed up and leaves, down to a group of 7. 5) 45 minutes later, we get our food. "Could we get some ranch dip?" "Um sure but there was an order for 200 wings before you so you're going to have to wait." (Is ranch really that hard to pour? Who would've known?) 6) 45 minutes later, we finish our wings. The ranch finally shows up. "Oh we're done eating, we don't need the ranch anymore." "Well you should've told me when you ordered then!" (She never asked if we wanted ranch when we were ordering.) She leaves the dips with us and our empty food plates, as well as the bill for the overpriced dips. 7) We're hanging out, as if this nightmare wasn't already bad enough, "queen bitch" comes by for another visit as we're petting our dog. "Um excuse me, is that a service dog? No? He can't be in here. Health code." Is it hard to ask someone politely to bring their dog outside? How would we have known that they changed their dog policy? Apparently a polite notice is a thing of the 2014's. At this point, our entire group was fed up. 10 of us who regularly attend King's for years has been burnt over, and over, and over again. I'm finally fed up and I approach their manager. Polite girl, tried to apply logic to the situation. I had no qualms with her. However, she never offered to comp our food or offer any sort of amends for the nightmare this shit hole of a bar put us through. Dear true manager - Please learn how to apply proper recruiting practices to your staff. Customer loyalty is a thing. You not only lost 10 loyal long-time customers tonight, you lost my recommendation to any friend ever looking for a fun spot. This place is a nightmare, now officially my least favorite place not only in Seattle, but that I've ever been to in the world. Good bye and good riddance, King's Hardware. read more

Fun place to be at night. Great Bloody Mary drinks and ya can't beat the burgers. Fun cliental in this area. Great atmosphere and even better servers. Will be back again and again. read more

OMG!!! luv this place...food is always good...just tryd the pulled pork samitch.....ta die for!!!!

Excellent, helpful and genuinely nice service from smiling people. Their onion rings are awesome (I don't normally like onion rings) and their burgers are great. I usually come here on Sundays for their Bloody Maria's (yum). The inside seems to get hot so I'd suggest going out back, their porch is a nice place to kick back. read more

Great place! Good brews, good cider, good food. Though I had to ask 3 times for a side of ranch.

Solid setting, with a rustic old school feel and atmosphere. Irish nachos are good. The deck area has a good setup.

This is a pretty cool place to grab a drink with friends if you are in Ballard. The happy hour specials are great and I really enjoy that covered patio out back. At nights it can get just a little too crowded though. Hard to move around and long lines for the bathroom. Maybe limit the flow of people in at the door a little? read more

Really enjoyed their wings and cocktails. The place has a great patio. Loved everything about the place, except the bouncer. I stepped out to add to my meter and he was a complete jackass about it for no reason. He was rude again later as well. Please have him calm down or get a new one. That'd be a terrible reason to not go to a great place. read more

So it is hipster and college spot it's also great to have a beer before your hair cut

Loud. Young. Scratch the hipster surface and it's frat boy all the way. But I'd come back for the sweet-potato fries.

Terrible service! so slow and our waitress (rachel?)was too busy sitting at another booth talking with friends. we kept waiting and waiting for our drinks to be refilled but she kept walking by numerous times. great burgers, love the decor. not going back. i'm not a stickler for service by any means, but it almost felt intentional that we were ignored the whole time. read more