One of my favorite local bars near Eastlake. The outside of the building is covered in greenery and the inside is filled with twinkly lights - very whimsical! The staff get to know their locals quickly and always have the best service. The drinks are strong and relatively cheap for the area. Our favorite time to go is on their Taco Wednesdays...each taco is only $1.50 and a very solid comparison to your at-home taco nights. read more

The Roanoke - Inside near the entrance - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ah love this spot! Ivy covered, good vibe inside, nice patio in summer. Your classic Seattle dive bar. Worth adding if you're doing a dive bar tour or just in the area. Lots of TVs, not too loud. Kitchen, but closed on random days, don't remember the sign. read more

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Great space. Great people. Good food. They have gluten free Ghostfish beer in cans and GF food items, too

Way nicer then any sort of a dive bar that I'm familiar with. This seems more like a classic local hangout with beautiful old Walnut bar friendly servers and a great selection of beer, including 3 west coast IPAs. Absolutely ouatanding service, especially from Charlie! read more

Good beer selection. Nice outdoor area. Cool location to wait out bad commuter traffic on I5. read more

The Roanoke - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've driven past The Roanoake on my way to the main Capitol Hill area numerous times. The green, grassy exterior always intrigued me, almost like a Hobbit Home. After a long day at Greenlake, my friends and I ventured over to this dive bar. There is only street parking, but there were plenty of spots when we went around 10:30pm. The interior is actually bigger than it looks from the outside as it extends inwards. There are several tables, tvs playing sport channels, and a pinball machine or two inside. It has an olden feel with, if I remember right, an old stone fire oven. The bathrooms and floors are also clean. They had several beers on tap as well as a selection of cocktail items. I got a peach sour which tasted fresh and had good peach flavor. My friends got ciders and IPAs. I later bought a round of Happy Hour Jagger shots at 11pm for about $6 a piece which was pretty good considering they were double shots. The bar friendly was pleasant and attentive and so no complaints about service. You bus your own table, but it makes sense since there are only one or two workers there. Overall, The Roanoake is a quality dive bar and I look forward to coming back soon! 5/5 for drinks, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere read more

The Roanoke - Exterior - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been coming here with my boyfriend for a long time, and we live just around the corner. For over a year now, the owner Theresa has consistently greeted him warmly and let him walk right in, while stopping me to card every single time. Recently, I watched her wave in another male guest (who is a friend of mine and doesn't usually join us at this bar) and then immediately card a few women who came in after him. The pattern is hard to ignore. It comes across as dismissive at best, and as blatant sexism at worst. It's disheartening to feel treated differently every time I visit, and it gives me pause before choosing this bar. Food and drink are good though. read more

Classic and cozy bar! Food was incredible. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Great place to watch a game or meet up with friends after work. read more

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Coug bar on north Capitol Hill. Chill vibe. Taco Wednesdays!!!! Decent drinks and killer bartenders!

This is a neat bar with an old, neighborhood, dive kind of feel all in a nice way. It's a good place to watch a game. They have great burgers and nachos. They have some other menu items to choose from. They don't have a fryer, but there are several options to choose from. They have a nice garden seating in back. It's a local hangout kind of place. read more

Service at the bar is always great no matter who tends to you. Great selection of rotating beers on tap. Nice old school dive vibe without being dirty. Just a classic, nostalgic joint. read more

Dani and Charles are the best!! Great atmosphere. Great vibes. Great drinks. Check it out. -- Alex read more

The Roanoke - Guests enjoying their Alex - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'd wondered about The Roanoke for over a decade and finally happened to be in the area. Friendly bar staff, chill people, cozy vibes. I will come back! read more

I thought it was okay. Its the classic dive bar and it was in the hood, so we sauntered on over. Grabbed a big old beer and sat in the back room all by our lonesome. Not much for amenities but the beer was cold. We were grabbing dinner somewhere else so we didn't get to try any food. Its a place to get your beer on and say hello to the locals. read more

GO COUGS!!! In the land of husky it is awesome to support a Coug owned bar. Food is great, plenty of tv's to watch the game, and any drink you need. Get here! read more

The Roanoke - GO COUGS - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Charlie and Dannie are amazing bartenders. Great food and always great times. Plus they always have some movie on the TV if you're bored

My wife and I found this gem while playing in Seattle for the day. Free street parking can be found. Be sure to watch the time limits. Some are 1 hour and some are 2 hours. The entrance is covered in ivy, making it hard to truly notice. What caught my eye was the rainbow flag in the window. Sold. The ivy adds charm to this 1930's building. The tables and stools are all wooden. We sat at a darling nook table while enjoying our lunch. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Drink and food orders are placed at the bar. My wife and I each swiggled a Manny's for $5 each. For our lunch we shared the BLT sandwich for $6.75. The prices are fair and the staff down-to-earth. Thank you Roanoake for the local slurps and fresh sandwich. read more

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I stopped by the Roanoke to drink while my companion did Pilates up the street. They were just opening up and the bartender was a touch surly. It was happy hour and I had one of their signature cocktails, which was great. The bar stools were crushed and not comfortable. read more

This is a neighborhood gem. Let the ivy clad walls lure you in and grab a strong drink at the bar. Don't worry if you don't drink, they have a solid food selection. Their deviled eggs are delicious. They don't serve food on Monday and Tuesday but if you follow their Instagram the owner will sometimes serve up a small batch of stew. Really feels like your buddy made you dinner. You can't tell by looking but they have a great patio. Check out taco Wednesday for some good cheap tacos but get there early because it gets packed! read more

Solid in every way. It's divey, relaxed, down to earth, and has a great vibe. The food is great. It's affordable as well and the bartenders are really nice. read more

Menu didn't seem to be terrific, I didn't see chick n wings on it at all, I tried nachos instead... not to bad pretty normal, Guinness was cold. read more

I'm reluctant to give this place 5 stars, because I want to keep you Yelpers from ruining the fantastic ambiance.

My husband and I live a couple blocks from here and we love this place. We have walked up and down broadway and still this is our favorite joint. Its always low key and not overcrowded. The beer is good. They dont have a crazy selection, but we like what they have. It doesnt feel grimy like some bars and it doesnt feel posh like others. It just feels low key, comfy and casual. Our favorite thing about this place is the Nachos. We consider ourselves Nacho connoisseurs and think these are top notch. They are layered with real melted cheese, tomatos, green onions and jalepenos. You have the option to add chicken or pork. It comes with olives but I always ask for without. It also comes with sour cream but we always ask for it on the side. We love these Nachos and its why we have a hard time losing weight. You also can order a half size or full size. I will say they have a bunch of sandwiches on their menu. We have gotten these on occasion and the Nachos are just better. We tend to order the cob salad and half order of nachos. Then we feel like we have some semblance of healthy. The cob salad is definitely our favorite salad, because it is a robust salad with a lot of texture. If you are a sports fan there are tvs in every part of the bar. If you like sitting outside there is an outside patio. Something to note is they dont have air conditioning, just lots of fans. So, on a hot evening choose to sit outside. I mean we Seattlites have to catch the sun when its out anyway right. Anyway, right now my husband and I are talking about moving to a new neighborhood and when we move this will sure be a place we miss having right down the street. read more

I really dislike this place more than I'd like to. Their beer is stale more than it isn't. The staff is unkind and in at least one case, hateful. The kitchen is messy and the bathroom urinals are out of order (tonight anyway). If this eyesore was closed down, I can't say the neighborhood would be missing much. Hopefully a change in management and attitude will do this place good in due time. read more

Good sports bar but they commit a cardinal sin: they sneak in a $1,00 charge for using a credit card. This is tacky greedy,and unconscionable. Why nickel and dime the customer who proceeds to leave a smaller tip? Food is okay and the customers are friendly enough. Service is friendly but slow. read more

This place is right down the street from my house, so figured it could be a friendly neighborhood joint, with the lure of $1 taco/beer Wednesdays. $1 beers is of course a great deal, but the tacos are not good at all. They're basically just store-bought hard shells with some beef, lettuce, and tomatoes. What can ya expect for a dollar, I guess? You'd be better off going to Taco Time or Taco Bell. Street parking is super easy, and it wasn't that crowded on the Wednesday that I went. Some friends and I found a table easily. It seems like an okay spot to catch a game or grab a beer, but there's not much of an "atmosphere" to speak of. It's definitely an interesting neighborhood bar, but I would never make a special trip. It's super divey, and I'm glad I at least checked it out, but I probably wouldn't be back unless I didn't want to stray too far away from the neighborhood. read more

Abso-fuckin-likely love this bar! Their margaritas are extra special, and they have a stellar neighborhood vibe. Wednesday is Taco Tuesday, get a margarita and the nachos and sit back and enjoy the patio. I can't wait for warmer weather and for covid laws to welcome more future friends into this local watering hole. read more

Best Happy Hour: $1 per taco/beer every Wednesday!! Not saying it is the best tacos in Seattle but 1$ - you can't find an HH better than this price! Highly recommend if you have a big party - they have an outdoor patio - and want to keep it cheap. For Tacos: beef and fried beans options It is on the louder side and people are not as friendly compared to other restaurants in town. There is free street parking around as well. read more

This place has been around forever and for good reason. I am usually someone who likes variety, but i'm proud to say this is one of my local haunts. The owners are super nice and amazing people. Danny is one of my favorite bartenders in town. Their taco Wednesdays are famous (pre pandemic) and an easy way to get full for super cheap. It may not have frills, but I don't always want frills. Sometime all I want is food and drink and for someone to know my name. read more

So apparently the staff here only helps who they want. Came in at 8:00 pm, the place was slow, and only two people were seated at the bartop. My boyfriend and I sat there for a few minutes; the bartender did not bother acknowledging us even after he was done helping the person he was with when we walked up. Instead, he picked up the remote and changed the TV channels. After he finished that, he still didn't bother to acknowledge us. Then, two girls walked up, and he immediately jumped at the opportunity to help them. We ended up just grabbing our stuff and leaving. read more

Fun neighborhood spot to grab a cheap drink or enjoy their patio with a cheap drink and their $1 beer Wednesdays are definitely a reason to stop by. On a weeknight street parking nearby was a little tough - agree with other posters than some areas are just 1 hr parking so that was a bit annoying. The bartenders are efficient (especially if they're just opening beer cans for you) and try to get through the line as quickly as possible, but expect to wait a bit especially if you come for happy hour. The bar was crowded when we came so we had to sit outside on the patio, as there isn't a lot of standing room instead. Ping pong table outside is a plus! Would come back if I was in need of a dive bar - can't speak to the cocktails but definitely they had a pretty big beer range of domestic and local beers. Tacos were small but $1 so who can really complain? read more

Leafy green vines tie the façade to the earth, hinting at neon-lit memory loss. In I go. Never to return? Nah. PGA highlights and a backlit bottle of Tanqueray provide the only green on this day o' the Irish. I don't include my own St. Pat's garb and, no lady, seafoam doesn't count. Wednesday only: Delicious, hard-shelled, ground beef tacos and PBRs are sold for a buck. The PBRs are served in their original soggy box by the dozen or by the can; The tacos, with a handful of tortilla chips. Bullets: -Wifi -$1 Beers/Tacos on Wednesday -Dark -Dive -a baker's dozen beers on tap -Semi-attentive, very friendly bartender, Dennis read more

The Roanoke - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Those familiar call it the 'Noke. A good place to have as your favourite tavern. Great food - not your deep fried bar food - so no guilt! Plenty of drink choices - I selected the Portage Bay Ale and it was fantastic. Patio out back provides quieter conversations to take place while still being able to enjoy your brew. I found it hard to leave. So I'll be back! read more

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Hidden gem of dive bars. Disclaimer: I did not eat any of the food. The bartender was very attentive and nice, which I find hard to come by. He filled out drinks to the brim. Good man. Came back multiple times to ask how we were doing and if we needed more. This place has a more "homey" feeling. It's not filled with young, hipsters getting drunk on a Saturday. No, this is where you come to watch Saturday night football with your neighbors. It's got a legit bar feel. They have at least 4 TVs showing the games that are on. Definitely would come here next time the hawks are playing. Good selection of beer. Nice atmosphere. Will be back! read more

Great neighborhood bar. I'm relatively new to the area and was very happy to find a bar with reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. The beer selection is good and the bartenders are second to none. All you really need to know is that there are $1 taco and beer Wednesdays read more

Friendly neighborhood dive bar. There's a little patio in back if you're there and it's not raining; if it is raining, they have a little fireplace inside. read more

Liquor in the front, Ping Pong in the rear. IF you know what I mean.* Great neighborhood bar that has a very well-worn feel to it. *Actually, every time I pass the Roanoke, I think of my friend^ who gave his mom crabs. Yep, that's right. So, he slept with a bartender there, got crabs from her, went on a camping trip with his entire family and somehow, he and his mom switched sleeping bags. She got 'em. Real good. That was a long time ago, I'm sure they test their staff for STDs now. ^And, NO, the "friend" wasn't me! I can get a doctor's note and everything. read more

This is an excellent old school bar........ nice selection of beers. Reasonably priced. They have a Golden Tee machine. Service was prompt. They had street parking right out front. I've heard that the cheap tacos and beers on Wednesdays are the ticket. I will be back on a Wednesday to give it a try soon. read more

I like this place a lot - a comfy, casual spot to hang out with friends, watch a game, drink a few beers. It's been a while since I've gone, but they deserve some serious kudos because their bartenders are lifesavers. After day 2 of snowpocalyse 2008, I was stuck on the 48 trying to make it to the Central District to feed a house of hungry cats. And by stuck. I mean that the bus made it up to the light out front of the Roanoke and then got stuck in the snow, even with its chains on. I'd waited 45 minutes for the bus and my toes were just barely beginning to thaw. I heard the bus driver calling in for help and just knew that I was going to have to either walk, or wait another hour. But then, a couple guys came out from the Roanake with shovels and salt, and proceeded to start digging (the bus driver didn't even help!) and in under 5 minutes, we were on our way! Everyone was cheering and I hope they heard, because they saved the day! When (if?) the snow melts, I am absolutely making the trek across town to thank em. And maybe eat some mac'n'cheese too. read more

The Roanokie! Cheap beer, pretty excellent bar food considering. Posh grilled cheese and various actually good sandwiches and salads. It's strange how rare this is. This is a very charming neighborhoodie that isn't hung up on its own bullshit and infested with hipsters. Sure. it's near the hill, so there will be some, but it's not full of retards like other places south I could mention. Come to watch a game. Come to have some cheap pitchers. Come to eat even. It's a nice place. read more