First time coming to the newly revamped Crocodile - in the 90's I'd come here for shows, I remember Nirvana, REM - wow. Those were the days... Tonight was: Help for Haiti event. I went in expecting to pay for auction items, anything. Instead it was a $10.00 suggested donation and you received a $25 gift certificate for Chandler's Bay. Nice. The music was awful. Country Rock? No bueno. Peace. read more

The venue is in a great location and I hope to see many more shows here. I like that there's the main bar AND a smaller bar upstairs (balcony). Otherwise there wasn't that much more that was interesting. The womens bathroom was decent and clean... and, according to an overheard conversation, apparently way cleaner than the one at the old Crocodile used to be. I didn't bother with the crowded bar because there were some perfectly good bars within about a block that had seating AND happy hour after 10pm... and I got good service there since I had started my night at one of those bars and the bartender remembered me. I loved that the performers were able to come out into the crowd in the evening and just say "hello" and give out autographs. My friend was stoked about his picture with Lady Sovereign and that he got her poster autographed (and personalized). I like that it felt sort of intimate here. Bonus: I felt perfectly comfortable/safe every time I walked outside for some fresh air and just kicked it by myself for a (long) moment. Over all.... can't QUITE give it five shiny stars after just one visit.... but it was a great time and more stars are possibility for the future. read more

This is where all those little Seattle grunge bands got their start. you know like ,Nirvana and Pearl jam and Alice in chains but even since the early nineties are long gone its an amazing place to see a show! The food is better then standard bar fare and its an all around inexpensive experience The staff is super friendly and fun and understand people are there for a good time. I actually saw a staff member help a kid that was drunk. where I come from he would have just had his ass kicked and be thrown out but here he was just a kid that drank to much and they helped him home safely and to me that's a big thumbs up for a venue that deals with a lot. love this place. read more

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Like: i always come here for music performances so i can't be that great of a critic for this place. i do, however, can say that when i DID come here, they were out of Glenlivet so that's minus 2 stars right there. I appreciate the art work they have such as their large painting of an owl and their "oh, fuck" painting. In the bar area, there's a wood-fire pizza oven, i'd like to try their pizza one day. It should be good considering they actually have a wood-fire pizza oven in their restaurant/bar/venue/whateverthehellthis place is. Floors are sticky, they should do a better job at mr.cleaning that shit, but what bar isn't sticky? Their tub of ice water at the end of the bar is always nice for drunkards, but the cups they provide are so itty bitty it's like they expect you to just do a quick rinse n spit. It gets so hot in this place that i'd prefer larger water cups. I've even gone to the bar tender to ask for a large glass of ice water instead of going to the water bucket. anyhOo. that's all i have to say about that. read more

The Crocodile - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great small music venue in the heart of Seattle. Five dollar late-night pizza specials, great draft beer, great service. Wasn't able to see a band here, but from everyone I talked to and the reviews that I've read this is probably the best downtown spot for small rock shows. We loved the food and the service, the restaurant was clean and the bathroom was fine. read more

Awesome venue for hip hop shows! I hadn't been to a show here before, but I definitely felt it was more intimate than the likes of Showbox SODO and The Showbox. I also appreciated the 21+ experience being right near the stage as opposed to The Showbox, where you're stuck in the back. Well drinks were as good as anywhere and came in at $6 each, which I'm ok with paying. They also had at least 10 beers on draft, which is pretty extensive for a concert venue. There is a patio for smokers that's located in a place such that they don't have to miss any of the music, which I'll take their word for it when they say they appreciate it. As far as the acoustics of the place, it definitely caters to the low and mid range music types. The bass definitely hits hard without drowning out the vocals of the artists. One song had a guitarist that I felt was drowned out by the bass, but that may have been the fault of those producing the show. read more

The Crocodile - So much Seattle fame on one stage! Prometheus Brown and Bambu (The Bar), Macklemore, Sol, Grynch, Thig Nat (The Physics) - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The reopening of the Crocodile Cafe can be compared to the following: - Turning your pillow over - A Phoenix rising from the ashes - The return of Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler OK, maybe its not as epic, but you get the gist. The new layout is even more intimate. The acoustics, decent. The bar, more accessible. The vantage points, numerous. The bathrooms...granite, smooth tiles, pearl porcelain, so fresh and so clean! The website, now up to 2.0 standards! I loved, cherished and miss the charm of the old Croc. I am just happy its back to add to my monthly show rotation. I'm looking forward to creating new memories here at the second coming of the Croc. read more

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Fantastic music venue when you see the right act. For a small concert hall, it has a lot of floor space, and they section off the main dance floor such that you usually have enough room around you to dance with your partner (if applicable). Prices are in general super cheap for the amount of entertainment you receive. Check it out if you're traveling through! Drinks are reasonably priced and flavorful - the food is surprisingly good too! Pizza comes with a crispy crust right out of the wood fired oven the have in the bar area. No need to find a different place for grub if you're seeing a show! read more

The Crocodile - Shearwater, 3/25/16 - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for an event- small bar that was packed full of people as expected. The crowd was not a problem, the service at the bar however was less than one star. To start, we ordered two mock tails that they offered on the menu. bartender seemed less than pleased and his vibe seemed annoyed after we ordered(not sure if it was due to it being a non alcohol beverage but the demeanor changed drastically after we placed our order). After we got our drinks we were asked to leave the bar area so our seats can be open for people to order. Would have been an understandable request due to the crowd except no other patrons were asked to leave their seats at the bar. Those who took our seats after we left were able to sit and enjoy their drinks (also mock tails) at the bar until the even started. We did not go back to get a drink to enjoy during the event as planned, but it wasn't needed as The event itself was amazing! read more

Here I saw Mudhoney, Nirvana, Flop, Heatmiser, John Doe, Pearl Jam, Swervedriver, Love Battery, Hammerbox, Built to Spill, the Supersuckers, Girls Against Boys, Cat Power, Sleater-Kinney, Pond and many, many others. Where do we go from here? Some years ago, a friend of a friend was trying to set up a business where rich guys would pool together a ton of dough to get huge bands to play in a tiny venue for them. He asked me: "what of your favorite bands would you want to see in a small club?" My answer? I have seen them all in a small club. I saw them all at THIS club. read more

The Crocodile - Here I saw Mudhoney, Nirvana, Flop, Heatmiser, John Doe, Pearl Jam, Swervedriver, Love Battery, Hammerbox, Built to Spill... - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

XxCrocodile4LifexX The crocodile back bar has a great atmosphere. Derek and Hefe are always around to serve drinks with a smile and I genuinely love hanging out with them. The pizzas made by Belle are fabulous and consistent - they come out tasting great every time. It's obvious she enjoys her job. In addition, crocodile as a show venue is one of my favorite places to see artists. Always check outside for upcoming shows!!! read more

This is definitely a It Is What It Is Place. There is really one only Croc and this is it, and has been it, for quite some years..... actually, the place keeps getting better, which is not something I thought was going to happen.... read more

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Chill spot to see a show! Great if you're 21 and up because you can hang in the connected bar area and grab a beer / pizza while you wait for doors to open. The pizza ain't straight from Italy - toppings for the Hawaiian tasted canned, but they're a concert venue first and foremost so ya get what ya came for at the end of the day. That being said, happy hour deals are good! $6 3-topping pizza and $1.50 off drafts and wells last time I was in. Never had a problem with security and always had a good time! read more

The Crocodile - KOLAJ opening for Gryffin - great energy! - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went to the crocodile for Latin night on 2/11 with my friends for a night out. Venue was underwhelming and dirty. Bought our first round of drinks no problem, went upstairs and got another overpriced $15 drink that's lightly poured and was harassed by the bartender because my tip wasn't "good enough" was told by the bartender "I'm not pouring your ass a drink again if you're not going to add a good tip" I said "excuse me?" Because I was shocked, I thought I had misheard him, nope he responded with "you're lucky I don't take the one I just poured back." I was appalled. Long story short just save yourself some money and go over to Sarajevo for Latin night on Friday's, its much better. read more

Went to the crocodile last month for Dímelo and it was lit. So packed and the music was bumping however it was sooooo hot in there I was miserable and ready to go after 15 minutes. Really sad because I liked the vibe but don't think I'll be returning because it's just too hot I can't stand it ): read more

The Bar: Came in early and sat at the bar and had a nice pizza. The bartenders and staff (which there seemed to be a lot of) were extremely friendly and talkative. Maybe this old east coaster is just naive to the "niceness" and "talkativeness" of people out here compared to back east, but I instantly felt welcomed and like I had been coming for years. Great to meet a couple of the guys and chat it up with them. I was gunning for the meatball sub but at the last minute the allure of the brick oven and the kneading of fresh d'oh convinced me i should get a pie. Glad I did. Very good pizza for a bar, and a good price as well. Incidentally, the bartender told me they actually have 312 stashed somewhere in the back despite not displaying the bottle out front. (312 is a fantastic Chicago beer for those of you not in the know) The Venue: The show was most definitely not anywhere near sold out. I was guest listed and had no idea what to expect from the band or the venue, but I would definitely say for a non-sold out show this place is fantastic. The crowd was intimate and into the music. No douchebaggery or annoying drunks. I guess this varies from show to show, but I liked the venue a lot and look forward to future shows here. The next may be as soon as a couple days! read more

I've been here a few times and it's one of my favorite places to have happy hour at! Cheap $4 pizzas for happy hour will not disappoint. It isn't huge, so if you come with a couple friends and you're hungry, buy 3 or 4 different kinds to get full (unless you plan on filling up with drinks instead). For what they price at HH, the pizza is great quality! Good ingredients and never disgustingly greasy. The atmosphere is grungy and very lax. They play old hip hop, punk/alt. the service is great and very friendly. Happy hours are from 4-7pm and 12-2am. Parking is scarce on the weekends.. I paid $20 at a lot and I was really upset but the Seattle cider and mannys fixed it instantly. read more

The Crocodile - Supreme! - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a great music venue, but my god, get some air circulation going. It was extremely warm inside!! Even the artist made several comments on how hot it was. Fix it... read more

i've attended the 'dimelo' themed nights for the last 4 months. they are so much fun. this last month they had their first experience w two dance floors instead of just one which led to the team slightly miscoordinating a couple things including ticket sales. the line was unbelievably long for my friends that tried to arrive at 11pm. I got there w other friends at 10pm and had no problem. the floor was empty for a while and it quickly picked up. the drinks during these events are fairly priced and the bathrooms are always pretty clean. i'd recommend this venue for this themed night for folks. it's really fun and spacious. the team running the space always seems to be well aware of the surroundings which help us stay safe. good latin music experience through "dimelo" here. read more

Ooh la la. The Crocodile is a supposed landmark music venue in Seattle. Having not visited this venue in its previous incarnation, I decided to give the revamped venue a shot. I came here to see Emilie Simon, a popular French electropop artist, who is little known here in the U.S. So it is c'est tragique that I did not stay to see her show. It was a work night y'know and I had to drag myself back to Bellevue for some shut eye. Doors for the show opened at 8 pm, yet the opening act, which was the lovely Butterfly Boucher (pronounced voucher with a b) did not go on until 9:30 and Emilie was slated to start the set at 10:45 pm apparently. I should have probably expected that concerts generally never start on time, except for at Bumbershoot from my experience. I did see Butterfly's set however and it was good. The stage is a bit small, actually perhaps smaller than The Triple Door even. The lighting and sound was pretty good. You have a decent view of the stage from most anywhere in the venue. There is also a balcony, though on this night no one was up there. As for drinks, they do have a decent bar. I got a Fat Tire pint for $5 bucks which was handed to me in a plastic cup. It was good and the only thing to amuse myself while I waited an hour for the show to start. The Crocodile is a fair music venue. I just would have liked to have seen the entire show. C'est la vie. read more

Really cool spot to kick back and have a brew. Pep pizza was mad tastey nice dough. Awesome spot place has a ton of history-you can feel it. Alot big bands played there. read more

Not a bad venue at all. Can't believe I've never been here before. The ticket buying process was easy at their box office (loved the girl working there- she had the best tattoo I've ever seen - her dad's classic car on her arm, and I usually hate tattoos), Went to see T Mills and Rixton - I went up to the bar while the girl went front row on the floor - it was hotter than hell in the entire place (it had been 90 during the day). They definitely should invest in a few more big industrial fans! Staff was super friendly and did there jobs well. Sound was good. Would not hesitate to come back here to see a show - also, could you put in some more (bench) seating against the back wall for us old people that need to sit!?!? read more

Awesome venue and the staff were so wonderful! Hope to see another concert there soon. read more

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Well, I might be a LITTLE biased, as I'm there every week, but it's really been one of the funnest shows I've been involved with in the decade or so I've been doing this stuff. The staff is great, the food is fantastic and it's really the only place to see live comedy in Belltown, so I hope everyone comes out and supports it! read more

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Best dive concert joint in Seattle! That's a tremendous compliment btw We saw Dismal Thinkings at the Back Bar. Good pizza and friendly bar staff. read more

I wish I could have experienced this music venue but the bartender was so rude I left. To the management - the female bartender with the shaved head is condescending to your customers and patronized me. A few of your reviews complain about abusive staff, I think it's time to take a look at who you employ. No one deserves to be treated like crap when they are trying to spend money in your establishment. read more

Serious pizza oven. Unlimited toppings for $6.50!!! What a great deal!!! HH is till 6:30, you get 2 pizzas for $6.50, and $1 off beer. Great starter for Belltown bar hopping! read more

The Crocodile - pizza oven - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

ABUSIVE & RACIST STAFF!!! I went here on a Thursday night with a couple of coworkers, after work. I am in my late 30's and I recently started drinking so I don't know a lot about whiskeys in general (I am not sorry for that, I was busy in life making choices that gives me a secure lifestyle in a city like Seattle, and drinking, obviously wasn't featuring in my priorities). I was judged and discriminated against for not knowing enough about whiskey and the waitress treated me like shit, called me a druggie, and said that I must've popped pills because I asked her to tell me the whiskeys that they have (since it wasn't listed in their menu) and told me to never come back to crocodile. I was in awe throughout this evening just wondering wth did i do to deserve to be treated like this. After reading the reviews here, I can so resonate with the what went down with me. A shitty business hiring the crappiest of people as staff is what's wrong with this place! I am contacting the Stranger and I am going to make sure that this gets published in at least a local newspaper. If you have experienced anything similar, message me and I'll make sure to put that in my blog! read more

A great venue for smaller concerts. Went here with a couple of friends on a Saturday and it was packed. There's two bars, one separate from the music stage, and one by the stage. Drinks were pretty expensive for getting it in a small, plastic cup. Plus side at the end of the bar, they had a water jug where you can pour your own cups of water. Very convenient. I had a really good time at the show, as some times a smaller space can make a concert more intimate and all the groups sounded great. read more

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I re-visited the 'new crocodile after about 11 years for the Delvin Lamar Trio on friday. $47.00 for my 3 beers. Such a disappointment after years of fun in the old venue. Loved Delvin and the prior acts, probably never go to the croc again... sellout capitalists don't always help the arts or society read more

terrible experience here the security guards were assholes and constantly kicked out my friends for dumb reasons. terrible venue do not consider this place suitable for concerts. the service is complete ass and drinks are overpriced. they need to fire that security lady with the tattoos and short hair. she physically pushed my friends and threatened us with foul language and slammed the door in our faces. why u so mad for geeeeeez read more

I had an amazing time at the Jacquees concert. The bartenders were so nice and friendly. We were able to order food. We got like this sliced up pepperoni and cheese calzone you dip in red sauce. There are two bars to order from one inside the main room with the stage and another out front. There are multiple bathrooms and plenty of security. I was so close to the stage and it's a super tall stage so everyone can see. There was plenty of street parking. Only down fall is the homeless people outside. read more

We visited from Baltimore,MD and felt right at home. It's a perfect mix of grunge, rock, and bohemian! We had a great time. 12" pizza was perfect for husband and I. Drinks were awesome. Food was great. All around we had a great time. We would definitely come back. read more

Horrible experience I've ever had! The security was extremely disrespectful and never felt so discriminated in my life! Do not come to this place ! read more

Love the atmosphere at the Back Bar. Bring your best friend or a date you're really interested in here to sit in one of the tall booths for a private engrossed conversation. Great drinks and great wood-fired pizzas. read more

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The Crocodile is, hands down, my favorite concert venue in Seattle. The acoustics are far superior to what you'll find at similarly sized Neumo's, and I'm yet to encounter a sound engineer here who cranks the music up so loud that the speakers crackle and you fear you might go deaf. The stage is very appropriately elevated such that you can hang out at the back (near the bar) and still enjoy the show. There's a little wooden drink ledge adjacent to the bar (behind the sound engineer's booth) which is an ideal location since you can even rest your drinks somewhere while enjoying your clear view of the stage, so get here early if you want to snag a spot there. If you get here way too early before doors open, you can hang out in their actual back bar and grab some pizza/drinks. The staff will let you transfer drinks to plastic cups if you want to move to the stage area from the back bar. Speaking of drinks, they're super reasonably priced for a concert venue. $5 beers and stiff $8 cocktails? Color me impressed! It all comes together to result in this being the coolest place to catch a show in this city. read more

Yay! I'm a fan. The Crocodile in Belltown Rocks. We went to seen the Erotic City Prince Tribute as well as... Zion I, Los Rakas, Locksmith, Kev choice and J.Lately. What a Great Venue. A little small but you can't deny the sound. It's for all ages, they have a space for the under age customers on the side. They have a pizza joint as well so after the before, during or after the concert you can get a quick meal in. We will definitely be back for another Concert. Nomadic Mavericks Yay! We are a fan. read more

The Crocodile - The Rapture World Tour 2015 : Zion I - Kev Choice - Los Rakas - Locksmith - Dame the Drummer -J.Lately - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Damn me for not updating my review. I saw my first show at the Croc in... hmm... probably 1999. I want to say it was, like Harvey Danger, but I cannot be sure. I've seen many, many shows here over the years. The Long Winters, more times than I can count, Mclusky (RIP, but check out Future of the Left- Hello Falco!), Archie Bronson Outfit, The Wrens (God, I love the Wrens). The Capes... Oh yeah, I've seen shows. I was really sad when the Croc closed for the first time. I cried. A lot. I remember the morning after they closed. I was driving to work and John Richards was as sad as I was. He was playing "Regret" by New Order. Heartbreaking really. They had become one of the few places in this town where a.) I knew I'd get a fair ticket price with out being gouged and b.) I knew that I could always weasel my way up to the front no matter the concert. I waited and hoped for over a year that they'd re-open. Thankfully they have. Yes, the new space is nothing like the old. The tiki bar is gone. The paper mache bee hives are no longer hanging from the ceiling... but you know what? That f*cking support beam is GONE. G-O-N-E. Do you hear me??? And there is a balcony. And when and if you make your way up the stairs to the upper level, you will see that they have old Croc posters hanging on the wall. Again, this made me teary. The sound here is better... and yeah, it's not the old Croc. But I'm okay with that. This is a good venue. Still one of the best in Seattle. There's still the bar. There's still the good booking... and they have pizza now. Besides... their bathrooms were atrocious anyway. And now? Amazing. White tiles. Beautiful. Almost worth 4 stars themselves. I saw Jens Lekman here a few months ago. The show was fantastic. The sound was good. The drinks were stiff. The crowd was happy... and again... NO BEAM. Come on... gotta give it up for that. read more

One of the best venues at which to catch a live show in Seattle. Spacious main event space, large bar in the back, good lighting, great sound. More than just your average concert venue, The Croc is famous for launching some of Seattle's most famous bands. And under new management/ownership in recent years, it has totally been renovated and re-done. If it's been a while since your last visit, check the events calendar and get your butt down here. The back bar is also great if you're wanting to get away from the noise or if your favorite band isn't onstage yet. The pizza is great, the bartenders are kind, and the big cozy booths are welcoming. Just caught a show here last week and can't wait to come back for more. read more

See ya later, alligator. In a while, Crocodile (Cafe). Go ahead, laugh, it helps with the healing. If you'll excuse me, I think I need to go scream obscenities at the top of my lungs. This can't be closed. I want you to punch me as hard as you can (not literally; I just think I'm in a state of shock right now, don't listen to anything I say). NOTE: As it has come to my attention that several people may have wanted to punch me as hard as they could, please let me say that if I get punched I'm not gonna just take it. I'm gonna throw down so you best be prepared. I'll bring a ruckus. read more