Really cool little spot, kinda dirty and a little grimy but in the best way. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a cool divey bar in seattle. read more

Well I am amazed I have not wrote a review yet for Screwdriver since but, maybe I was keeping it secret pre pandemic cause they always had hockey on and cheap beers. Post pandemic they have done an amazing pivot with initially cocktails to go and now a street patio! Really good stiff slushies always but the Watermelon drink I hope it sticks around ! read more

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This place is definitely a punk-type bar, which is not really my scene. I like most bars, but I just didn't like this place. Because the bar is underground, I'm not sure if that's the reason it was so hot, but I was sweating when I went here. I ordered a Screwdriver when I went here and it was just meh. I don't foresee myself coming back here. read more

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A fun, eclectic, underground bar just off First and Bell east of the Belltown Pub. Once you pass the GateKeeper, a charming human being by the name of Sam you walk down some treacherous steps into a completely different world. To say this place is unique is an understatement. It's dark but welcoming and services a very hip crowd. It's a visual experience in the best sense of the term. As you look around you can see many unusual whatnots you wouldn't find in a typical establishment as rock music blasts through the stereo. It's a lot to take in at first but as you look around you start to notice the fine details. It's a very visually stimulating, funky place. As the bartender said, "If you look around you can find something new every time you come here." The staff is friendly and courteous. The happy hours from 4-6:30 and 12-1 are slamming with an assortment of canned bears, cider and cocktails. It can get crowded at times but on other occasions it's a great place to plop on the couch or grab a booth to just relax and have a conversation. I have to admit if it wasn't for the doorman coaxing my friend and I in here one night after I moved into the neighborhood we probably wouldn't have stopped to check it out. It's unassuming on the exterior and easy to miss but I'm glad he did. I like it and the people who run it. I hope to see you there soon. read more

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Fantastic hidden gem in Belltown! Great staff, awesome environment and vibe going on with all the classic Seattle paraphernalia on the walls. They sling great drinks too. Would recommend for sure! read more

We came in and had a few drinks. HIGHLY recommend this bar. The atmosphere is AMAZING. The decor is so vintage and awesome. It's like going into a time machine. I would recommend getting a Mango #5. read more

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The legendary place where some of the best bands recorded and practice is one of the spots you should try. It keeps the ambience although it has to be darker because it's a bat :) it has video games and fun stuff. I think they keep a window from the recording studio. They launched a few months ago with the exbartender from the Crocodile. So cocktails are good but you can imagine the price. The sad part was that they only had canned Rainier beer. So my party didn't get to drink what they wanted. You still can have a great time!! I gave them 4 stars becaise of the place, ambience, games, bartener but hope they can get more beer or regular stuff :) read more

What can I say about this bar? It's as funky Seattle as it can get, and I enjoyed my time here. The end!

Awesome dive bar. Never too crowded, happy hour prices are great and it's really chill. Music is really good too, no top crap, decors a bit cliche but overall a favorite spot read more

Perfectly quaint and decorated bar with the most kind staff. From bouncer to bartender, I was left with a very pleasant experience as well as a good and fairly priced drink. Highly recommend! read more

We visited Seattle and this bar was recommended to us as a great place for local beers and good vibes. We sat at the bar and Isaac was so personable from the start and gave us other great recommendations in the area. He was super helpful and took the time to give us suggestions and chat with us. Beer was really good and the inside of the bar is super cool! We loved it so much we returned for a second night! read more

This place sucks. Place is in a stuffy basement with bad circulation. If boozing in the equivalent of a middle school locker room is your idea of fun you'll love this place. Also, they're still checking vaccination cards? I was vaccinated so long ago the antibodies are beyond dead. Grow up and return to reality with the rest of us. read more

Went here during Covid for happy hour. They have a small outdoor seating area with several Happy hour drinks. I was most excited about the homemade pickles which was a fun surprise (bottom of the menu)! It looks like a cool slightly Punk/Rock place to drink at in non-Covid days. read more

I came here on a Friday night and had the pleasure of meeting Leah. She makes a mean margarita and I loved the ambiance of this bar. It has all my favorite things! Jukebox, pinball, and strong drinks! I will be back for sure. read more

Very cool new punk bar in Belltown. Located in a cozy basement, the atmosphere is warm, colorful, and unpretentiously stylish. Cool vintage decor, and a fantastic bar setup that makes the place feel a lot larger than it is (capacity is only about 40 people). They also have an old school juke box with a good selection of tunes. As far as drinks go, Screwdriver has a great selection of reasonably priced beers and unique infused liquors, plus fun cocktails and even frozen blended drinks. I had one called the Iggy Popsicle that was just as flavorful as it was boozy. Delicious fresh frozen fruit blended with alcohol-you cannot go wrong with one of these. An additional nice touch were the gender neutral bathrooms labeled "Human". I will definitely come back here the next time I am in the area. read more

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What a cool, mystical, place! Walk downstairs to the basement, which is this great dive-ish bar with great bartenders, and tasty drinks! There are games to play (including pinball), great music (older grunge & rock seemed to be the theme while we were there), and just a cool atmosphere that you have to visit to understand. It's not "hipster/tippy/trendy," but a "come as you are and we'll love ya for it" kind of place. There were quite a few decent sized groups playing games or just standing around tables, everyone seeming to have a really good time. Oh - and of course the screwdrivers are delish! read more

Wow, when you find it you will be thankful. Clean, great bartender and fantastic jukebox! Loves read more

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Cool vibe! Artsy and nostalgic and funky! Craft cocktails are a must. The bar has a cool underground feel to it (you are in the basement). Cool space, cool staff. Come here if you want something off the beaten path! read more

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I had a really good time here. My dancing got a little out of hand at one point and I accidentally smacked a poor lady's beer out of her grasp. The bottle shattered all over the dance floor. My friend ran to the maintenance area to grab a broom and dust pan.. I helped him clean up the mess. Rock and Roll read more

I had a wonderful experience with the space and the staff at Screwdriver. I attended an event there in April and loved the intimate feel (and appreciated the cleanliness of the bathrooms!). The frozen slushi adult beverages were fantastic - I tried both that were on tap at the time and they weren't just your average fruity tropical drinks, but something closer to a complex cocktail frozen delight. However, the best part of my experience started out as the worst part: I accidentally left an important personal item at the bar, realized it immediately the next morning, and frantically started writing emails and Facebook messages to the staff to see if someone had found it. Before 10 am I'd already received a reply telling me that yes, indeed it had been located in the lost and found, and that I could pick it up at noon when staff would be in the building. Crisis averted thanks to the responsive and friendly staff! read more

Wonderful staff , gracious owners, always awesome live events with good music 2 separate bars , great prices for cocktails and good beer selections read more

The Screwdriver is a cool place. It looks like you're just going into someone's apartment building, but go down the stairs and you will encounter the most tricked out basement unit in Seattle. The Moscow Mules come in a fancy goblet, there's a Big Buck Hunter in the corner, and they have a hipster jukebox with songs you've never heard of. Probably. read more

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Favorite bar in Seattle. Great service, bartenders, and selection of bourbon.

Screwdriver is a great place for a beer and a few games of pin ball and/or Ms Pac Man. I've been including this place in my usual haunts for a while now and I always recommend it to friends. But, as I discovered last night, 9/27/17, not all of their bartenders are vetted for bullshit equally. I had never met this bartender before and if I ever see him behind a bar again I will probably be turning around and moving on to the next place. Not because of his attitude, he's a pretty nice enough guy, but because of how much of my night this man wasted. Don't get me wrong here, I have a low bar for good service. I don't expect much. But I do expect you to tell your friends "sorry, I have customers, talk to you in a minute" instead of make us wait just to close out (not to mention the wait for every single drink even when he had no real line). I can't make an honest time quote here because I'd been drinking but my entire party was fed up with him, and we are all service industry folks. So. I felt like that says a lot. Anyway. Truly fantastic bar. Huge thanks to literally every other bartender there for being prompt and chill. read more

this place is THE Tits. Very moxious 'tenders. Superb music playing at all of the times. Comfyfortable atmospheric items. Sexy televisions. Tasty drinkable concoctions. The WORKs. read more

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If you love 70s rock, then definitely check out the place. Order a Stormin Norman, play some rock classics on the jukebox and your evening is sorted! read more

Omg! Chris the bartender is the best! We are travelling from Boston and this guy just made our night. We were thinking of going somewhere else after a drink, but after we met him we stayed there till the end..he made the tastiest drinks ever!! Ever!!! read more

Decided to meet a few friends here for drinks and conversations. The bar was pretty empty. We got a table and there were just a couple of other people. They did not have any waiting staff so no one was there to greet or seat us. There was a bartender who didn't seem particularly welcoming either. We found ourselves some seats and started looking at the drinks menu. At this time, the bartender decided to blast loud rock music. Our conversations immediately stopped since we couldn't hear anything at all. We requested him to turn the music down but he didn't feel the need to. The drinks menu seemed uninspiring as well - bunch of sweet, fruity or tropical drinks (in Dec?). We walked out to Belltown Pub which is right near the exit. Perfect escape. read more

Yeahhh!!! The bartender (owner) is awesome. Very crafty drinks and alcohol selection. Lots of stuff to look at. Corky. Fun. Old video games all around if you are into that kinda stuff. It's like someone's real cool basement. Nice escape. Chill environment. read more

These guys are killing it with great music on the jukebox (mostly rock and punk), buck hunter hd/pinball/galaga, interesting mixed drinks, and a creative aesthetic that shows not every new bar in belltown has to be corporate and cater to Amazon employees or weekend d-bags. read more

They need to get their happy hour situation figured out. One would think a basic screwdriver (see name of bar!) would be a well drink, but apparently it's not $3, but $6. Service was grudging at best. Blasting music. Pretty miserable experience, was hoping for a cool neighborhood bar. This isn't it. read more

This is definitely my favorite bar in Belltown. I love a good dive bar and this one takes the top spot on my list. The drinks are affordable, the music is great, and the bar kind of makes you feel like you hopped back in time to 1980. I love that the bartenders and owners are authentic and just genuinely awesome people who truly appreciate their customer's pattronage. The only thing keeping me from five stars is that the bouncer has a really crappy attitude, but that might be part of the experience - not sure. I will be back to my favorite local watering hole again! Update: the horrible bouncer no longer works here and the new one is awesome! He even puts out donation boxes for women's supplies, school supplies, etc. I love that this is a business that cares about the community they live in. read more

I could live here...I think I might. one of the only bars that always has hockey on (Go Ducks!) 100% would eat a ham sandwich here. If You ever have a problem it's Matt's fault...drink the Escape Goat. Incredible jukebox and if you like rock n roll and cheap drinks come in for happy hour. 5-7. Also dog friendly which is really nice if you're walking around Belltown with the pooch and need a respite from the elements. warm atmosphere, cold drinks and a high fives. read more

This place is like a small secret hidden under Belltown. The owners/staff were beyond kind and helpful. The drinks are strong and unique (frozen drinks that aren't too sweet!). I was so impressed at how proactive the staff is as well. We had about 60+ people attend a party here (earlier in the evening, before the DJ and dancing began) and whatever we needed or asked for they were beyond accommodating. The vibe is kind-of a 60's-punk , but I didn't feel out-of-place either. People are there to just have a good time and no one is weird or rude. They have a jukebox, pinball, a photo booth and even big-buck-hunter! It is just a lot of fun to be there, and a nice break from the standard Belltown scene. (Added bonus... there is a hot-dog stand that sets up right out front.) I am excited to show this secret little gem to other people, but also love that it is a of a hidden gem. Perhaps, I will only show it to the best people :) read more

The Best bar in Belltown! Heck, it's the best bar in Seattle!!! Some of the most beautiful and friendly cats drink here. It just feels real comfortable hanging out in this place. If I could give it six stars, I would. read more

This is the basement bar of my dreams. The floor is glittery, there are velvet paintings, video games, and a low ceiling. This, plus the dark lights, make it feel like the sexiest basement full of the sexiest hipster people possible. I could've sat here all night and enjoyed the rich people watching and drink drinking. read more

A hidden gem. Was in Seattle for a conference and stumbled across this fantastic spot while wandering around the area. Great happy hour deals, awesome bartenders, fantastic vibe and ambiance. I love basement bars and this spot is killer read more

This bar is the best bar I've been to in 10+ years. Get ready to have fun again. In a beautiful environment. It's fun, sexy, exciting and the perfect spot to be yourself. I could spend ten hours here and I wouldn't even know it. read more

Met a couple of Blokes that were visiting from NYC who said this is the place to visit in Seattle. I really enjoyed the chill atmosphere and at home feel. that is if you grew up in a old basement that was once a recording studio for Nirvana and then sat dormant for many years. read more

The only thing hurting this review for me was the unpleasantness of the bouncer on my way in and out. I took my family there on 4/15 since they were visiting from out of town and I wanted to show them a cool local bar, and the bouncer was one of the most strange and rude people I've ever met. Just a heads up to management, by virtue of being in such a heavily trafficked business and tourist center you're going to get people of all shapes and sizes. I think having a word with staff about sensitivity to race / religion (my sister was openly made fun of for her religion) could go a long way in preserving the public image of an otherwise cool local bar. read more