This is what you want a dive to be. It's dusty and it's lovely…read more +1 High Life Ponies. The champagne of peers.

Great ambiance, nice decorations. It was a Thursday so it was pretty chill. I'm sure Fridays are…read morevery busy and fun.

Best Nashville bar that's not in Nashville. I've never been to a bad show here…read more I've seen many performances here that I know the artists could be playing in much larger venues. Either the Tractor is really good at booking, or the artists like playing there, or both. Lots of great restaurants nearby.

No food here. Only beverages. What a fantastic small venue with excellent sound. Parking is tricky…read morein Ballard but totally worth the drive. I recommend using spot hero and reserving a spot. I was able to park really close for $9.00. I also recommend arriving early. Because this is a no seating venue so you can grab a seat at the only bench along the wall. And when the show starts you can stand on the bench which provides a great view! The service here is super friendly and the bathroom is well, a bathroom. Not fancy, small and clean: super fun overall vibes! Going to keep an eye on there calendar. Enjoy life! SYOY!

This was a very cool bar with an old-timey feel and great cocktails! The seating was comfortable…read moreand cute, and the pricing of the cocktails was just right. Our bartender, Marquetta, was lovely and was happy to explain the flavors of the cocktails before we made our decisions. The drink I ended up with (Saint Alice) was delicious!

The vibes here are the best between any bar in Ballard (unless you're looking at dives, but that's…read morea totally different category.) Drinks are thoughtfully made, unique, and bursting with flavor every time. One of the few places in Seattle where a 15 dollar drink actually feels worth it. Gorgeous ambience, and they host some really cool events. Bring a friend/date here you won't regret.

What a cute community gem this is! We were happy to be invited to witness an intimate concert given…read moreby a singer songwriter duo on a sleepy Sunday night. What a unique and pleasant experience it was. This is true grassroots community gathering and beautiful accoustics, friendly volunteers and a respectful audience treated to up and coming and successful touring musicians. It feels like you are going to a dinner party as you meander through the neighborhood with neighbors toward the home like venue. The seating is very clean and comfortable. It's a no frills wholesome experience that feels almost speakeasy like. No concessions or parking , just neighborly goodness and talent. Grab yourself a bite before you go and enjoy your night.

Ballard Homestead's lower/sidewalk level was the site of a coffee fundamentals class I attended…read moreearlier today (4/9/22). This particular 101 level course ran for 2.5 hours with presentation, reference handouts, evaluation of pour over results manipulating ratio, grind, and time, and an overview of technical equipment. Plenty of opportunity for interactive tasting/cupping and to ask questions while seated around a kitchen island. The Ballard Homestead is related to The Fremont Arts Abbey. Very nice well maintained neighborhood events center.

I came here but they seem to have been doing an event at the time, so we had to get tickets to…read moreattend to eat here. They have a DJ that does a pretty good show here on the days they do ticketed sales, but we really just wanted to eat. The beef sliders were pretty phenomenal. The cut of beef was really good and it was topped off with pepper jack cheese and I believe a spicy chipotle sauce that gave it a nice kick. The fish and chips, while the breading is good, I'm not sure is that great of a dish for this area, which I think is more known for seafood. I would definitely come here for the beef sliders again! The service is pretty good here. The atmosphere is fun and the environment is lively. Just make sure to check before you come, because they may be doing a ticketed event on some evenings.

This business is a horrible neighbor to its surrounding neighborhoods. The uncontrolled level of…read morenoise they project and their refusal to address the matter because of their "zoning" requirements is harassing to those who live nearby (I live OVER TWO MILES away, yet can hear the music emanating from Pono Ranch). The facts: Seattle Municipal Code 25.08.501 -- Nightlife disturbance "It is unlawful for any person in possession of real property, other than residential property, to allow to originate from that property between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. amplified noise that is plainly audible to a person of normal hearing when measured inside a receiving dwelling unit." As someone who actively tries to support local businesses, I could never feel good about spending any money at Pono Ranch given its egregious disregard for the community. Be better. Better citizens, better business people and better human beings.

Drink prices not posted and it was $29 for a beer and a classic margarita…read more Venue is nice and it was quiet with hardly anyone in. As soon as more people came in, it got loud and we could not hear the music. We would come back to try the listening rooms - maybe those will be better for music listening.

Dropped the ball... but still found the vibe!…read more While in @seattle , we found this hidden speakeasy gem, @shibuyahifi Fi. Tucked away with that cool, intimate atmosphere, it was the perfect spot to enjoy some drinks, good music, and the whole vibe. I'll admit... I dropped the ball and missed out on the @kendricklamar Lamar listening session. Definitely one of those "WHY didn't I plan better?!" moments! But hey, you can't win them all. We still had an amazing time soaking in the atmosphere, sipping on delicious drinks, and enjoying the experience. Sometimes the best memories are the ones you didn't plan for. Seattle, you definitely know how to keep things interesting!

I just had my first live music experience at Substation. I arrived when the doors opened, so…read moreparking was easy to find. It's sort of in a neighborhood area, so it's a lot of street parking and not much official parking lots or garages (at least that I noticed). The venue set up is pretty cool and unique. There are two stage areas where music can be played, so two different shows can be happening at the same time. I had bought a ticket to a reggae show and they had it opened to the other DJ set so I was able to bounce back and forth, which was cool. Both areas have a bar with a free water station. The sound quality inside was good and had plenty of floor space to dance. The staff were laidback, and there is security in the front with a bag check.

Substation is a decent sized venue right in the middle of Frelard. Loved the fact that it isn't in…read moredowntown or Cap hill, which means it's a little easier for people in North Seattle plus parking is relatively easier. It's also next to some great spots to pre-funk like S/T Hooligans and Big Mario's and I saw other people attending the show at both places. The space itself has two rooms, and the show I saw (Blessed Madonna + The Juan MacLean) was packed. The audio and video set up was good, and the bars handled customers quickly. The one pet peeve would be that the rest room situation isn't great, meaning that they were relatively small for a venue this size. But overall, a good place to catch a show!

saw my friend's band play here and i loved the vibe. all the bartenders were super nice and one…read moreeven gave me a glass of water even though i was standing in front of the water station lol (to be fair to myself, i had just walked in and couldn't see it). it was really packed and it was a weeknight, too. it's not some super special unique place; it's a regular dive with the typical ballard dive feel... but it just felt fun in there and everyone that was there was having a great time! i'll be back for sure.

Had a great time here! Unfortunately we had to leave before the live music but I could tell it…read morewould be a great spot to listen to music. Shout out to our bartender, who was fabulous and made us feel so comfortable. Also, the best poured Guinness I've had in Seattle.

We've been to several events here as it's walking distance from friend's house; otherwise it's…read morestreet parking. Cozy venue; music a bit loud so we bring ear buds or sit/stand as far away from the stage. Staff are cool and friendly.

This is one of the most intimate spots in all of metro Seattle. Very dark, relaxed and informal…read more We enjoyed the musical stylings of the Ron Weinstein Trio. Jazz with a twist. Mellow and moody, it went a little deeper than I'm used to, in a good way. I don't really do infused liquors that often. My friends that do, tell me there are wonderful cocktails amongst the Seamonsters. The ladies we were sitting with all had a glass of Chardonnay (but I'm thinking they meant to say Cabernet Sauvignon). Then the weirdest convo ever; my buddy Cliff, asked them where they got the wine(?) Their reply? "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS" and with that they all left. Even Mrs. E. couldn't explain it. 07/25

I just recently learned about UMF and went through a "Vagaband" session with them which culminated…read moreafter 6 rehearsals in playing some of my favorite rock songs live at a local music venue. The whole experience was quite awesome. Our facilitator, Tom E. was great at giving us feedback to make us sound better, individually and together. The other musicians in the group were very focused and committed to practicing between sessions and being prepared for the next session. Everyone who represented UMF was super professional and welcoming throughout the initial registration to the final performance. Not only are they getting musicians together to play music, but they're creating an authentic community that I've felt welcomed into since day one! This was exactly what I needed to get my butt out and playing with other musicians and having fun at the same time. Oh, and two words for the guy who wrote a bad review saying the sound in the rehearsal room was too loud: "ear" and "plugs."

I relocated to Seattle about 18 months ago, and was once a upon a time an aspiring musician in my…read moreearly 20's. As a singer, finding a band was always exceptionally challenging, and eventually life gave way to a husband, kids, and a day job. I found UMF on craigslist when we first moved here, and stalked their website for nearly a year. I was interested in joint a Vagaband series, but my travel schedule is hectic, and makes it difficult to commit to anything- even 3-6 weeks. Just before Christmas, a series opened up that I HAD TO JOIN, and I happened to have the 6 weeks to commit to it. You are plunked into a group of people you have never met. You all have the same goal, and a setlist already assigned. The first rehearsal everyone came prepared, and the first song kind of takes your breath away. You just formed a band (albeit short term). The chemistry in my first Vagaband series was amazing, our show was packed, and I formed real friendships beyond the performance. Instant rock and roll fantasy. I'm now in my second series, and to say this is a business would be a gross inaccuracy. This is a community. I have been welcomed into it warmly, made to feel my talent is validated, and definitely see this community as a family of musicians I couldn't be happier to be a part of. What Tom and Matt created and nurture is so much more than a music lesson.