We've been to several events here as it's walking distance from friend's house; otherwise it's…read morestreet parking. Cozy venue; music a bit loud so we bring ear buds or sit/stand as far away from the stage. Staff are cool and friendly.

This is one of the most intimate spots in all of metro Seattle. Very dark, relaxed and informal…read more We enjoyed the musical stylings of the Ron Weinstein Trio. Jazz with a twist. Mellow and moody, it went a little deeper than I'm used to, in a good way. I don't really do infused liquors that often. My friends that do, tell me there are wonderful cocktails amongst the Seamonsters. The ladies we were sitting with all had a glass of Chardonnay (but I'm thinking they meant to say Cabernet Sauvignon). Then the weirdest convo ever; my buddy Cliff, asked them where they got the wine(?) Their reply? "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS" and with that they all left. Even Mrs. E. couldn't explain it. 07/25

May be Seattle's Best Venue! The showbox is historic, its…read moreintimate, it has stunning interior and makes you feel like you are at one of the secret shows in the days long past. If one of your favorite bands comes here, you will have an amazing, close and personal experience! The drinks are good, fairly reasonably priced. It is an STG location, so the service is good and consistent! The Showbox is one of those Seattle venues where the atmosphere is almost as memorable as the show itself. The historic architecture gives the space a distinctive character, while the interior combines old-school concert-hall charm with a gritty, intimate rock-and-roll aesthetic. The exposed brick, high ceilings, dark finishes, and vintage details create a setting that feels authentic rather than overly polished. What really makes The Showbox special, though, is its size. It is large enough to accommodate a great crowd but small enough that you never feel disconnected from the performance. There is an intimacy to the room that makes even a larger touring act feel like they are playing a much more personal show. The sound quality is another major highlight. The relatively compact layout means the music feels immediate and powerful without losing the clarity of the instruments or vocals. You can actually hear and experience the performance rather than simply watching it from a distance. Whether you're standing near the stage or farther back in the venue, the acoustics help create a consistently immersive experience. Overall, The Showbox is a fantastic place to see live music. The unique architecture and decor give it plenty of personality, while the smaller footprint, strong acoustics, and close proximity to the stage create the kind of concert experience that larger arenas simply can't replicate. It feels like a true Seattle institution--and exactly what a great live music venue should be.

Went here to see Oskar Med K and this place is such an intimate venue. Great location in downtown…read moreand convenient to get to. However the show ended at midnight which was strange. He's a rather popular dj and was sad to see the line up with the venue shutting at the time it did. It was a Thursday night so maybe that's why it had a midnight curfew? Not too sure. The drinks are also very very expensive so get drunk beforehand! Also don't forget to bring earplugs!

Very cool very small no smells like piss. Good drinks good food I heard . I highly suggest it…read more I guess they sell Pizza, but I didn't see anything. I guess I need to come when there's not a concert.

My girlfriends and I came here last night to see the Turning Point US Gay drag show. We pre-paid…read morefor our tickets months in advance and when we got into line we went through security. The line was leading to a table where they were checking bags before walking past the security guard who had a metal detector wand. None of us had any bags on us so she turned to ask the security guard if we needed to stop at the table or if it's 2 separate lines. Before she could even say anything he snapped at her to get back in line. She backed up a step and apologized immediately and he responded with saying "Patience is a virtue." But his tone sounded so disgusted and intimidating. This security guard needs to be let go after seeing so many other people seemingly have the same experience with him. He was short, about 5'7. Dark hair pulled back in a ponytail with a hat on turned backwards. This interaction happened around 7 pm right as the show was starting on 09/25/2026. I wish this was the extent of our interactions with him. During the show the drag kings and queens were mocking Charlie Kirk and other republican politicians. That's clearly why we were all here and this security guard throughout the show was walking past us and monitoring us. Every time he passed us he looked super pissed off, like he wasn't happy with the show that was being put on. This was further proven to us when we left the show after it ended. We were waiting around the corner on the curb for our designated driver to pick us up. The same friend from before leaned down on the step above the curb and the security guard came out and told her to move because the door would swing open. But my friend was only leaning against the very edge of that step where there was a railing so the door wouldn't have come close enough to hit her. Then the security guard asked us in an extremely snarky tone if we enjoyed the... "thing." We said we did and he just looked pissed off. Then he went inside and slammed the door open on purpose and said in another snarky tone, "See! I told you so!" Other than that, we loved the show!! The drinks were super bomb and the venue seemed cozy. It was our first time at a drag show and we tried to have fun despite the nasty attitude of the short misogynistic predatory security guard.

Has all the makings of something that could be good, but overall falls well short of the mark…read more Calling this a dinner venue is beyond a stretch. A chicken sandwich and nachos order yielded clearly reheated frozen chicken, and I'm pretty sure the nachos were put in the microwave to melt the cheese and then sat for 30 minutes before being brought to the table. Never mind that it took over 40 minutes to bring a plate of nachos somehow... Did they grow the potatoes from scratch for the chips? I'll never know. Dish was cold. Cheese glazed over and rubbery. Chips chewy rather than crunchy. Chicken dry and inedible with no seasoning and no flavor. The sandwich, a similar story. Extremely bare bones, you could make it yourself 3 times over for cheaper. If at this point you're thinking maybe just drinks then, you'd be mistaken. An old fashioned tasted more like water than booze. It's absolutely criminal charging for that. Maybe beer and wine is the only safe option. Came for an open mic night (that requires a cover? Strange). Stage musicians were exceptionally talented, which is the only thing saving this from 0 stars. If you come. And that's a big if. Eat a hearty meal elsewhere before arriving.

As both a patron and a performer, I can say that Egan's Ballard Jam House is one of Seattle's most…read moreintimate and welcoming spaces for live jazz. The staff is great and attentive, yes, the blueberry cheesecake is as delicious as everyone says. If you love small, community‑driven jazz rooms, please support this venue and the artists who play here.

Although I frequent live music events in the area, it was my first time at the Hidden Hall…read more Honestly, I hope more of the artists that I like start to perform more often at this venue - it made for a really great show. The sound was great quality and the staff were friendly. This venue is mostly street parking, but there are some neighboring businesses where you can park, too. I don't buy any food or drinks, but they did have free water on the counter to stay hydrated - love that venues do this! Since it's a small/medium sized venue, you can stand all the way up to the front of the stage. My favorite part about the venue is the dome skylight. Really cool venue!

Great music venue in Fremont! It's a bit smaller and tucked away (as the name implies) but they…read morehave some great shows here! Love that we have a thriving music scene in the neighborhood.

Bar House is such a cute divey bar in Fremont. My favorite part are their themed rooms, especially…read morethe one with Sasquatch near the front door. It's dark and cozy and fun!!! First come, first served for the themed rooms. Their drinks are good, too. Make sure to have your i.d. handy because they do check it.

The lime slices were good sized and my vodka soda came with 2! Come for the limes, stay for the…read morevibes. Joel is awesome!

We saw Infinity Song here. They were AMAZING. It was such a good time. It's almost all standing…read moreroom so wear a comfy shoe. It's a pretty intimate space so you can see the artists. It does get warm so dress accordingly. They have a full bar and service is pretty fast. They also have nice, clean, large bathrooms. While I don't usually comment on that part of a space, most bars/venues have less than ideal bathrooms so I think they deserve a shout out.

A very cosy basement dance club. Staff was friendly, bartender was good, security was solid. The…read moremain floor is wide but not deep, so you are REALLY REALLY CLOSE to the artists which is incredible. I think we were maybe 20 feet away, and we were at the back of the main dance floor. We saw Worakls here last night, an excellent show and very highly recommended (DJ + violinist, cellist, and guitarist). Warmup local DJ Samadhi Flow was terrific. I would say the sound quality was OK. It may have been the mixing but the bass was pretty heavy consistently through (...dance club...) and the midrange and high end were pretty muffled. Worakls makes beautiful music so I missed hearing the ranges in their instruments. If you are debating bringing your hearing protection... bring it. I didn't and wished I had. Lighting was functional (good, you could see the band, etc. but felt like there was a lot directed right in our eyes, too.) Strobe sensitive folks might want to take precautions. Brian C.'s review is totally spot on - the club is very difficult if you are mobility impaired. There are a few booths (not all of which have a view of the stage) and a small padded bench that runs along the outside of the dance floor. No chairs, and no seating from which it's easy to see the stage. Basically stand or don't see. I was able to get a seat on the bench and sit/stand when I needed to, but the taller people in front of me blocked most of the view of the stage. Club was not too hot, and not too crowded, but also not sold out (Sunday night). No coat check.

I love this place best Burgers INSANELY low prices great drinks cold COLD beer AND and so much fun…read more karaoke, bingo and sports!!!! I love Floyd and if you come on Wednesday you'll get the best nicest BARTENDER in Marcus

My husband stopped in for a quick drink. Changes is a small dive bar serving powerful drinks, food,…read moreand laid back vibes. The space itself is small, however it does have a pool table in the back area. This is also Seattle's longest continuously running gay bar and is located outside of Capitol Hill. The interior is cozy and relaxed. They have sports channel on the screens. They even have aquariums adding to the chill vibes. They do serve food and the menu is posted on the wall right by the entrance. The listed price seems reasonable, however I didn't order any food to try. The bartender was friendly and quickly made my drink order. I've heard there is karaoke which I'll need to revisit to see how it is. Overall, very chill neighborhood bar and wouldn't hesitate to come back.