This is my go to joint. I love sluggers. I go almost every week. It's not fancy but the people are real and its reliable. Also the food safety rating is excellent, and I can vouch for that. read more

We stopped here before a Mariners game. The food and the service we great!! We are in town to board a cruise ship to Alaska. We wanted to go to a baseball game in Seattle and knock that one of the bucket list. Again the staff was great!!!! read more

Back-tracking through the drafts and bookmarks to "My First Sounders Game" day of ridiculous shenanigans and I'm compelled to write up Sluggers. When Work Husband was given tickets to a game from a client, much to the jealous dismay of the office, he brought me along. The tickets included a free buffet and free parking but we ensured a real adventure for us both by arriving early enough for bar hopping, merchandise shopping and general 'soak up the crowd'. To be honest, I liked this place better than Elysian next door for the day. Somehow, even though they were both packed and Sluggers is smaller, this place just felt *right*, where the vibe of Elysian just...didn't. Not for game day, at least. Despite the crowds and lines, they had more bartenders on staff than Elysian did (weird, right?) and our orders (one shot, one well drink each) were served up super quick and super strong and with a genuine smile. Sadly, again comparing, that did not happen that day next door. TVs everywhere, fans everywhere and a general vibe of camaraderie, excitement and love of SPORTSBALL really makes this place feel like the quintessential of sports bars done right. This place will be a top choice for me on game day, whether I have tickets to whatever ball is being sported about at the nearby stadiums or not. read more

Sometimes I come by here after games. I know what to expect it's a sports bar and there's a rowdy sports crowd. If you're expecting a nice sit down place this ain't it. It's a great time for knocking a few back and eat some bar food. This is the place. Bartenders are nice and friendly. It's a good time!! read more

Sluggers is one of THE go-to classic sports bars in the city of Seattle. Located right by both the football and baseball stadiums, this is the ideal place to have a few drinks either before or after a game. Make sure you take a look at every inch of wall space as all of it is coevered with photos, jerseys, autographs, and just about anything else related to the history of Seattle sports. Drinks are always on point, the food is pretty standard bar fare, and the service ranges in quality depending on how crowded it is. There are definitely times you may not want to brave the throngs of drunken sports enthusiasts, especially if you are wearing the other team's colors, but overall I've never had a bad experience here. read more

Well besides the lukewarm beer , celebrating the beloved Seahawks today , the bartender was making fun of our team and all the 12's !! Stupid Stupid mistake ! Won't be back again !! read more

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Stopped in here after the game.. it's located right after you leave Safeco Field. The guy at the door cards you but there wasn't a charge at the time we went. This place got noisy and crowded really quick. We had left the game kind of early before it was actually over with because we knew the outcome, but if we had gotten there any later there would have been absolutely no place to sit. We were lucky to get there just in time to get two places at the bar. It was literally packed though after the game. We met all kinds of folks and I wish I had been hungerier but I had just eaten a big hot dog at the game. I sure wanted to try the food. The liquor was flowing freely here. Was a great place to stop at but not sure I would stop in again after a game- too noisy and too crowded. I did love the atmosphere though. Seemed kind of frat partish but it was all good. read more

Pre-game drinks with friends. One hour, one visit from waitress, one drink. I don't understand management's logic behind having so few waitresses on the floor prior to a baseball game. The place was packed. They could easily double their sales volume just by adding another couple of waitresses. My drink, Jack and Coke, came in a 16oz tumbler resulting in a soft drink with a hint of whiskey showing through, not very good. Also, it was very loud. Conversations with the person sitting next to you were strained. Table conversation was non-existent. Although I did enjoy the selection of music blaring from the speakers. I doubt I will ever return to Slugger's. Even for a sport's bar I was overly crowded and more hassle than it was worth. read more

I have been coming here for years. Last night was a SHIT SHOW. I finally got one beer after being ignored for 30 minutes. Here's to being COOL and NICE. The best thing about last night was seeing SHELLY. Fuck T...Sherise...and punkboy behind the bar. Max is cool too...IM TOO OLD FOR BULLSHIT. Doormen are cool too...FUCK THIS PLACE. I'm 46...Not 21. read more

Good bar with very friendly service and really good bar food and beer. Recommend club sandwich. Great spot before any Seahawks or Sounders FC game! read more

Came here before a baseball game to grab a couple of drinks. The bartender was beyond rude and had a mean attitude from the moment I ordered a drink. Not really the kind of service I was expecting. I had one drink and left because he had completely ruined my mood. I will not be going back and I would suggest this bar hires more friendly professional bartenders as this guy was probably the worst bartender I have ever came across. read more

Any place I can get shit-faced before a Mariners game and NOT pay 8 bucks a pop for a beer at Safeco deserves a gold star. And as I recall, they have very comfortable seats... read more

Sluggers...I want to like you. I really really do. You have all the things I like...sports memorabilia, a giant moose head on the walls, TVs everywhere, deep fried food (macaroni bites...good golly, Miss Molly!) booze (although your Jaegermeister could be a little colder...just sayin'), pretty girls serving said booze. All that given, there's just some things that rub me the wrong way. This place is packed on a Seahawks game day, which points to the fact that you are insanely popular. Possibly due to your adjacency to the stadium, who really knows. Even with upstairs seating, this leads to difficulty navigating and finding a table and/or anyone you know, which isn't always a problem here. And maybe it's just a game day thing, but the floors...I've been to 100s, nay, 1000s of bars all over. Never have I been so scared to let my feet touch the floor until I came here. That being said, I still managed to find myself back here many times over. My friends would say, "Yeah, we can go to Sluggers. You got your boots, 'cuz the floor will eat you..." It's that bad. But when you're serving drunks from sunrise til last call, that'll happen. There are other places you could go with cleaner floors that are a little quieter, if that's what you're looking for. But Sluggers is what it is. A sports bar, close to the stadiums, that's there for people who want to grab a drink and maybe a bite and go. Or if it's game day...a place to drown their Seahawks/Sounders/Mariners/Huskies-induced sorrows. If you're looking for upscale, this isn't for you. Head up the street or down the street for that. Whatever you do on game day...just watch where you step...inside and out. read more

Horrible service!! The bartender Sal was horrible! He said that he didn't have time to make my drink the way I wanted. I went to the upstairs bar and the bartender Tiana is amazing! She made it right! So I thank you. But i am ne going back to that bar. Especially when I found out Sal was the MANAGER! read more

Consistency: 'Reliability or uniformity of successive results or events' This definition doesn't apply to Sluggers Pioneer Square, and the rating could be 1,2,3,4,5 stars on any given day. The service, food, drinks, and even the hours that they are open vary depending upon what the Mariners and Seahawks are doing. What doesn't change is the location - directly across Occidental from Qwest Field and a couple of blocks from Safeco. The place is packed before and after games. The name, Sluggers, is appropriate. Like a major league slugger, they may strike out a few times, but when they hit it, it's a grand slam. It's all about location. read more

Can you say PACKED?! Unless you're here super early before a sporting event, don't even THINK you'll be able to get in. During the last Sounders' game, the line was out the door -- and the inside isn't even that large to begin with. With that being said, much of going to any sporting event is the camaraderie you experience while drinking beers and eating junk food amongst fellow fans...so for that, this place is great... Just get there early! read more

We ended up stopping in here before a Sounders game. SO PACKED. We didn't get any food or anything so I can't say much about that. The atmosphere was good. They have two levels, which is nice since there isn't much room between the bar and the wall for customers to get by. Also, pretty limited seating. The staff was friendly even though they were slammed. From what I could tell from the clientele this is where hot guys in Seattle like to congregate. For that alone I would consider coming back when it's not packed on a game day. read more

Oh Sluggers, it's hard not to like this divey bar. Tater Tots. Tater Tots. Tater Tots...Rainier tall boys or any kind of cheap beer tall boy...everyone gets those beloved crispy fried taters, usually after having had one too many cheap beers. Great spot for pre-gaming before or after any Seattle sporting event - you can always count on the crowd to be there. It's a very narrow hallway style bar that is two levels but it adds to the charm - get cozy with your neighbors! Not pretentious and always a fun vibe. read more

Seattle Sluggers is the sports bar that will make you believe you're at the game, even if you didn't get a ticket. Pros: - The game day atmosphere: When the Seahawks, M's, or Sounders are playing at home (especially Seahawks), Sluggers fills up with the most vibrant fans in Seattle. Not the typical bandwagon fans that file into Elysian or Pyramid, but... the real fans. The season ticket holding fans that make 90% of the noise at any Seahawk home game. Expect to start any game day with a "obligatory" shot of Jack Daniels, chased with a 24oz Coors Light. Expect to get drunk. Expect to make new friends. Expect to have a good time. - Drink Selection: It's a bar. Sluggers has everything one would ever desire for successful prefunction needs. - Food: Average food, at best. Try the fried macaroni triangles as an aid to help soak up all of that alcohol you're about to drink. - Bartenders / Staff / Owners: Familiar faces all around, season after season. For big events, a patron at Sluggers may even find themselves lucky enough to be seated next to the owners, Shane and Shelly. Cons (if you can call it that): - It's crowded here: If you've got an issue with loud noises, people invading your personal space, or strangers hugging you (or other touching), probably sit this one out. Part of the incredible atmosphere at Sluggers involves getting intimate with like-minded Seattle sports fans. Sluggers typically has a wait to get in on game days, but does not enforce a cover charge. Expect to stand on your feet, as the crowded nature does not allow for everyone to obtain a seat. Again... this is all a part of the Seattle sports fan experience and atmosphere. Therefore, if you'd prefer to sit in a quiet booth, while sipping lemon drops before the game, Elysian Fields (next door) supports this fair-weather fan atmosphere. read more

Refused my girlfriend cause of her vertical ID even thou her 21st was 9 days ago. Was visiting my uncle but guess not

Great sports bar with a dive bar feeling. Food is typical sports bar food but the wings were great! Bar tenders were energetic and nice :) would recommend this sports bar!!! read more

Cool decor- Love the theme- It goes above and beyond! Wandered in here after the game while being dragged down the street by my designated walker Found seats easy... Atmosphere after the game was entertaining Had Miller High Life in the can Waitress was too busy talking to "friends" to pay attention $12+ for 4 cans of beer? Interesting... read more

This place is really skinny! But regardless, we found a table upstairs and had a pretty good time! The beer was decently affordable, and the service was great. My favorite food I tried was the fried mac and cheese. Unfortunately, the fried ravioli was served so hot, when i bit into it, the cheese squeezed out the other end onto my hand and burned my hand. That was a big issue. I'd try it again for sure if we're over at a game, but it wasn't anything too amazing. read more

On the plus side, it's a genuine piece of Seattle history, and it is very convenient to either one of the ballparks. You'll see various memorabilia from "back in the day". There are a bunch of TV screens and due to the layout, several will be close to you. As an actual destination, Sluggers is not all that fabulous. Sluggers is sort of like a shed, sandwiched between two "real" buildings, and as a result it's sort of laid out like a hallway with bar stools. I'm sure it gets packed on game days. I was here at 4:00, midweek so we were the only people there. The beer lineup is good, but the servers can't tell you what is actually on tap. No beer list, and the tap handles are at three different locations, so you'll need to go on a reconnaissance mission to find out what they actually have, which should be "great fun" when the place is packed. You wouldn't think that having a tap list, or memorizing a dozen tap handles would be that tough, but apparently it is at Sluggers. One other annoyance: no happy hour on game days. Thanks guys, you've got a heart of gold. Or at least a pocket. The food is OK. It's passable pub grub but the place will not be mistaken for a restaurant. read more

Cool, comradely atmosphere! Sports Bar. We came here to eat & watch the Seahawks opening game against the Rams. Great food! Ice cold beer! Attentive staff. Overall, fun & satisfying Football Sunday experience. (Old review) read more

Shabby, dirty, soda syrup levels from the fountain were on the heavy side, slow service, doors were open and the place was a bit cold but what a deal! Today's special was the meatball sub w/fries or salad for $7.00. A toasted run of the mill Safeway type hoagie roll toasted with slices of processed swiss topped with like 8-9 nice sized meat balls in a nice little sauce. The fries on my plate probably tipped the scales at over 1 pound. They were especially crisp and of the crinkle cut variety. They would have been perfect if they had been salted and maybe a little less crisp. I am currently suffering from the food coma from eating about half of my plate. In closing, I think this place is a nice little bar with food that should have a warning label that let's you know exactly how much food you should expect. It's not getting a Michelin star anytime soon but for large plates and 32oz. sodas for lunch, it's a nice change. read more

Perfect place to grab a beer and munchies before a game or to hang out during the prime sports season near both Century Link & Safeco fields. The staff are really friendly and attentive. The best place to sit are in the booths against the wall of the bar. It reminds me of sitting in the Sports Book inside the MGM's casino. Nicely decorated with sports memorabilia and autographed coasters. My only problem is the scent of urine/urinal cakes waft in the air once in a while. So it's very off putting if you've ordered food. Otherwise I would have given the bar 4 stars instead of 3. read more

It's ridiculous how this place is laid out. It's one very long thin aisle from 1 door to the other door. If you're with friends and standing at the bar be ready to have people run into you the whole time just walking by as the aisle was not even made for 2 people. Go here if you like really crowded places and really cheap shitty beer. They always have huge discounts on national macrobrews. Those are not really of my taste so I prefer one of the countless other bars in the area. read more

Cool dive/sports bar atmosphere. But the service is extremely poor. The owner thinks he is something else. He is very arrogant and condescending. He acts like it's your privilege to spend money in this place and you are inconveniencing him by ordering a drink. The wait staff isn't much better. The food here is also not worth the price. Do not support this place. Go next door. read more

My daughter and I were flying into Seattle after an early game for the Mariners. She had her heart set on going to a sports bar by the stadium since we missed the game. Bouncer at the door stopped us and said we are closing in 5 minutes. It's been a slow day. It was 6:37 pm for the love of Christ. So, I said " I thought y'all were a restaurant too, so what gives with closing before 7". Bouncer said it's been a slow day, so not worth staying open. Told them well thanks will never attempt to come here again. Would give a 0.1 rating but that wasn't an option. read more

Came here because it was close to the stadium and our hotel for a quick beer and a snack. Was greeted by Shelly who is the owner and was super impressed. She was very friendly and got us drinks quickly. I had the wings which were good but definitely be prepared for some breaded deep fried food if you order those! My boyfriend got a burger and loved it. The regulars at this bar are super friendly as well which made us come back to watch the nfl game the next day. We ended up staying longer due to the great service by the bar tender, Sal and another girl who was great. I had the French dip that rocked and the boyfriend had the fried chicken sandwich which was good too. The prices were great, the food and drinks were tasty and the atmosphere was welcoming. What more can you ask for when looking for a spot to watch a few games at. If we're in Seattle again we will come by. Thank you for making us feel so welcome! read more

My first, and last, experience at Sluggers was terrible. I ordered a beer at the upstairs bar and asked the bartender if I could open a tab. She said sure, took my card and tucked it into her apron. Fast forward one beer and three hours later, I returned to close out my tab and a different bartender said it wasn't there. She explained, rudely, that each bartender handles their own tabs. I asked four girls and no one had my card. I asked to speak with a manager two times, no one appeared. I checked again at the end of the night and was told that no one had my card. I called two times the next day and one person who answered told me that he couldn't help because they were "super busy." Well, I was super annoyed that your co-worker lost my credit card! I finally reached someone helpful and he told me that he checked with all the girls and no one had my card. His advice was to cancel my card and watch for fraudulent charges. I didn't cancel earlier because I was keeping an eye on my statement and there weren't any charges. I assumed the bartender accidentally misplaced my card and would find it. I did end up canceling and now have to go through the hassle of changing all my banking information. The worst part is that no one apologized. No one made any solid attempts to help me the night my card went missing. No one asked if I wanted to speak to a manager or brought one over when I requested one. They didn't offer anything in return such as a free appetizer or a round of drinks! All in all - terrible service, bartenders who obvioulsy can't do their job, and poor customer service. Sorry Sluggers, you suck. read more

Want a place to watch sports? Look no further! The booths are comfy and right in front of TV screens. Lots of beer on tap and lots of fried food to soak up the alcohol. Typical bar with good seats & good viewing of the TVs. read more

Fine, not great ... Since we were with my child, we had to sit upstairs. It was hot up there. Ventilation could use some improvement. Lots of interesting Seahawks memorabilia. Good ambience. Beer was served in plastic cups. I'd expect this at a ball game, not at a bar. Food was typical bar fare ... passable, not exceptional. Fried pickle chips were good. Burgers were good. The side salad one of us ordered more resembled shredded lettuce that would be better served as a burger topping than an actual salad. Maybe it was the same thing. The waitress, one time, when refilling our water grabbed the cup by the lip, putting wrapping her fingers on the inside of the glass, refilled it and brought it back. Considering how much she was playing with her own hair, I really didn't want her fingers inside our water glass. read more

I LOVE SLUGGERS! Okay.. a few things I wish I could change... such as more seating and large area, but overall this is my favorite place to go before a Seahawks or Mariners game! The staff is great and the drinks are good! I would advise getting there early and snagging a table! read more

What an odd sports bar space, but given the super slim room and what it's going for, it manages to pull it off. Good thing for the stadiums or I think Sluggers would be out of luck. It's basically a hallway, which is sort of cool! But I can't say I love it! Pricey food to boot! read more

Super cool spot and dope vibe there. The bartender was awesome. I order like 6 drinks thinking I could carry it all and my dumb self dropped one but he made a new one for me with no charge! Not many places do that! The cheesy tots were fire took! Definitely would recommend this place! read more

Dive bar with decent draft beer selection. Good place to hangout before the game with pub food available.

Best deep fried pickles I've ever had hands down. It has just the right amount of everything. The deep fried flavoring compliments the taste of the pickle as it should be. Often you'll find deep fried pickles that the main thing you taste is the batter. Give this place a go read more

Very typical dive bar! Food was menu was eh. Didn't order though. It had a cool vibe and I was impressed with all the signatures they had of former players. It seems like a fun spot. I was there briefly for a draft Ipa. But it was nice seeing a Seattle bar with finally some normal , east coast beer. Coors, bud, miller! read more