Had a great time at the Crocodile Lounge and venue! The lounge was pre-concert. Opens 1 hour before…read moredoors (with concert ticket). Bartender was friendly, knowledgeable and had great pours! Good selection of beers and liquor. Even grabbed some Animal Fries on a whim. Not bad for bar food. This was a mixed age show so if you wanted to see the show with a beer, they had a separate convenient entrance. The sound quality was excellent as well. Overall the staff was very good (security, bartender, runners).

We came to see a band (The Record Company) we really enjoyed, but unfortunately the overall…read moreexperience means we won't be coming back. The drink prices were shockingly high -- $16 for a small beer and $23 for a basic gin and soda. For a group of four, it added up fast and felt completely out of line with what you'd expect, even for Seattle. Honestly, it felt more expensive than drinks at Seahawks games, which says a lot. On top of that, the staff interaction didn't help. I asked a simple question about the move to the new location and was met with a very unfriendly, unwelcoming response. It just added to the overall negative experience. Really disappointed. We came for a great night out and left feeling like we got ripped off.

Just made it to Jazz Alley for the first time and had a wonderful time…read more I came up to Seattle from Portland to see the blues artist Ronnie Baker Brooks. Ronnie puts on a fantastic show. I've caught him in Portland, OR, and out on the seas. Ronnie actually played Portland the day before! I've been meaning to check out Jazz Alley, so when I heard about the opportunity to be awarded tickets to the show, I jumped on it. Jazz Alley is a lovely setup inside. The space feels sophisticated while still cozy and welcoming. and the service was spot on. We arrived early for dinner and I ordered the Beef Tenderloin Brochette Salad. My friend ordered the sole. At first I was hesitant to order this salad, thinking the beef might be chewy, but the server assured me it was tender--and it absolutely was. Perfect medium rare and truly fork-tender. My friend LOVED her sole entree. The show itself had fantastic sound quality, along with the staging and lighting. I'll be back up at Jazz Alley for sure! I've already checked out the calendar. 2026 #5

it was anniversary weekend, so we checked out Chris Botti at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley. The renowned…read moretrumpeter always delivers a great show! In addition to his band, Chris' special guess were Caroline Campbell (violin), Veronica Swift (vocals), John Splithoff (vocals), and Mark Whitfield (guitarist). What a great show! Now on my earlier review I expressed that I would like to see Jazz Alley improve on its health department rating of "good" on a future visit. Well, the future visit was last night and the rating still "good." I am not sure what's the issue but I can't imagine they can not achieve "excellent!" Anyway, the dishes we tried were the Lobster and Scallop ( Maine Lobster and seared sea Scallops) mac and cheese with penne pasta and the Vegetable Lasagna which included pasta with eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, basil, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella, served on San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with pesto were delicious. Kudos to the kitchen but they've got to get the overall food management thing under control.

Came here for a Goth party and Drag show with a friend. A cool little bar and dance club right in…read moreBelltown amongst many. What I enjoyed off the bat was that even though I didn't have cash to pay the cover I was able to get in using one of their payment offerings that linked my bank. I even got a little cash back from doing this. There is Dance floor right passed walking in and another downstairs. Before going downstairs there is a 'theatre'. The Drag show was entertaining, but the acts ranged from really amateur to a few seasoned "queens". There were some cool people who I chatted with a cool couple who wanted to also get their goth vibes on and drove down from I believe Everett. The bar, even though busy had a cool bartender who made good drinks, and the prices weren't bad. I bought rounds for my friends and myself through the night and paid less than $50 so I was really surprised. Chill vibes here. Would go to another event here.

I heard that there's new ownership at the rendezvous and I'm quite impressed with the service and…read moreatmosphere! They've kept all the essence of the beloved spot but has made it incredibly welcoming to everyone. Bartenders are attentive and friendly - Silas makes a killer espresso martini. I'm really excited to see what kind of events and activities they have lined up in the future.

Fun little place to hear local musicians share their artistry. Gal who checked us in was super…read morenice. It was an hour drive for us in traffic but we went to support our friend who played bass for an experimental psychedelic fusion band. It gets pretty loud in that little place, so if you don't want to damage your ears I suggest bring ear plugs. It got too over 100db. They don't have food just drinks, so if you're hungry there's a few restaurants right around the bar.

A hipster music/arts dive with serious ambiance and no-nonsense nuevo-grunge attitude. "Yeah, it's…read morebeen done, but we dig it, so let's do it again with better booze." There's not a more intimate space to see a band; the stage side is microscopic. But it's well equipped and really fun, even if the room is REALLY live and loud. Bring earplugs. On the bar side, expect great grunge-era and alternative music, pretty people serving solid booze and a fun crowd-friendly atmosphere. Very cool lighting and decor. There's a pool table in back, where you'll find one - count them, ONE - unisex bathroom...also with funky lighting, for your peeing pleasure! No food here, but pizza and taco options on either side, and more options throughout the neighborhood. Good joint. They need another restroom and a solution for band equipment in the performance hall, but I love the feel and concept. Recommended!

This is a volunteer-run, non-profit org that is always all ages and provides a safe music, art, and…read moreeducational space. This means there are no drugs and alcohol on site. Be mindful of all that when you come here for a show! It's a great organization and they offer so many opportunities to learn about the music and art industries. Great place to volunteer!

Awesome night 3 bands Kroke Trask and Waltzer, different…read moregenre and just sueper awesome intimate space, was looking forward to a drink after 5 min of listening didnt need one reminds me of my high school days but the bands are 1000x more talented

Came here again for the Drain concert and I loved it!!!! For the first time ever, staff served…read morewater bottles after the show? How accommodating and thoughtful! Pitcher goes crazy and I love the platforms of different levels because you can catch a breath at your own convenience. Staff works hard to ensure that everyone is safe from the line outside to the front of the stage. Extremely impressed by my experiences here...perhaps my favorite live entertainment venue ever!

Joined a friend to see Berlioz and it was both of our first times going to Showbox. I'm not sure…read morehow or if they rearrange this venue for shows, but the layout was really nice! There's a good amount of seating in the platform area and a large open floor in the middle. A lot of people also stand/dance on the same platform as there's a lot of leeway for you to move between areas. I never really do coat check because I'm paranoid about not having my things on me, but the one here is easy and reliable. The only real issue was the photo booth which only worked for the first half hour or so. I'm assuming it ran out of film or something because at some point, it just kept taking people's money without taking any photos, which was brought up to the staff. This isn't necessarily on Showbox since the photo booth is provided by a vendor, but I would've appreciated an "out of order" sign. If this happens to you, you can visit the vendor's website and call for a refund!

Really cool, intimate vibe. Can't seat more than 30 people I would say. You'll head upstairs…read moreimmediately and there's a small number of tables and then a handful of bar seats available. I'd suggest a seat at the bar so you can see all the cocktails getting made and converse with some expert bartenders. We had a great time. The cocktails were great, definitely creative, some twists on classics, and because it's such a small venue the service was quicker than I would've otherwise expected. Would definitely return!

This speakeasy was a bit of a struggle to find but that's what makes it exciting. Located in an…read moreunassuming alleyway, the bar is located behind a plain wooden door. The space is very small and intimate. They have a bar located upstairs with stool seating and a few small tables downstairs. We had a party of six but luckily they were able to seat us downstairs without much of a wait. For drinks, I ordered their I'm mad, you're mad cocktail which was light and delicious. It also had cranberry bitters sprinkled on top which added a nice touch. My friend asked the bartender to surprise her with a light and fruity drink and her cocktail also tasted delicious. Overall, a great spot but would be better for small parties.

Went to the Ariana Grande show a few weeks ago! There's a live DJ, and she encouraged us to sing,…read morecheer, do whatever and have fun. There's were not a ton of people at my show, most of us were leaned back and relaxed on seats though halfway through the show a few people went to lie on the ground under the dome. Loved the song choices of the DJ, and the accompanying lasers were really fun! And for the price, it's overall a great way to spend an evening!

My wife, friend, and I all went to the Taylor Swift laser show the night before Christmas which was…read morevery amazing. The staff were all helpful and the price was great for such great entertainment and work which beyond exceeded our expectations.

Came back to try the new pizza place in here and grabbed some beers to go with it. It was a little…read moredead on a Saturday at 5:30 but the weather wasn't great so I can understand it and even appreciate it more when it's not too crowded. The line for drinks was short too which is a bonus. For a divey bar, they do a great job of keeping the tables clean! Always a cool choice if you want to have some casual drinks and food and play a little pinball.

Ambience was amazing The slushie cocktail (pineapple…read morewatermelon Bay breeze ) was amazing Also had the 3 for $6 pizza rolls with marinara sauce pretty good but nothing to fave about

During my Fall stay in Belltown this cool quaint spot was recommended to me based off of a set of…read morecriteria I asked from my bartender at another spot: dive-y, cocktails, preferably records/vinyl DJs, and cool vibes. The bartender said Screwdriver Bar. I looked it up, closed my tab, and walked over to Screwdriver Bar which was a short walk back to my hotel. Score! First off don't get confused. There is one (1) door attendant possibly for two venues?! I want to say there was a venue on top of this bar. Either way I saw Screwdriver Bar was downstairs so be sure you kinda know where you are going. Screwdriver Bar is (seemingly) free from a cover. I walked down the steps and entered a whole world of vinyl records, throw back artwork and memorabilia that filled the very top of the ceiling all the way down to the tables and floor. This spot made me feel welcomed right off the bat with laughter, people dancing, and a busy bar staff serving up all the drinks from tallboys to fancy hand shaken cocktails. I really enjoyed my time here when I visited. On the menu I thought I saw a dumpling type of food situation going on. I know I smelled good warm food smells but I did not have a chance to order anything (I ate somewhere else). Mostly locals here which made me feel good as the recommendation was spot on and the others here were all having a great time which was the vibe I needed during my stay in Belltown.

Very cool dive bar with an old punk rock, mildly gothy vibe. The cocktails available and the…read morequality is better than your average dive bar. It was pretty packed on Friday or Saturday, can't quite remember which day I was there. I didn't order but nobody at the table had problems with service. The music was loud, and everyone was talking, yet a chill vibe, everyone just having a good time. I'd easily come back and I recommend.