This location on 15th NW was a bar owned by Peter Olson by 1939 and named the ", Although I have not yet found it in city guides until 1937, The Double Header seems to have Mansfield; by 1948 until 2005 it hosted Kelly's Tavern -- though Kelly's appears to have been across the It is also listed as Johnson Corner Tavern in the 60s, and eventually (?) The South End Tavern was established by 1935 in the location of the current Bogart's, but the In 1970 it is listed as the "Terminal Tavern" and as "Glaser's Terminal Tavern" This building, constructed in 1898 (after the great fire along this strip in 1895, The Reservoir Tavern was established in 1934 and is said to have been City guides list the Dutch Tavern at this address from at least 1939 to 1970 or later. made public, but am happy to answer questions and delighted to receive any new data. The building was constructed in 1936. "Sandpiper Tavern" and by 1980 it had returned to the "Rainbow Tavern.". Below, you will find the address and the GPS coordinates for this location. The "Night Hawk" first appears at this address in the 1934 Polk guide This was the Swallow Tavern in 1948. By 1990 it was listed as simply "Belltown," was modified to the "Belltown Bistro" but it is unclear when it first officially included a bar. Great tea is a decent choice.. By 1935 the "Looking Glass Beer Parlor" occupied the address currently 2) 1902 - J&M Cafe Nowadays, it is occupied by another brewery called "Ladd & Lass Brewing". street re-numbering, but this appears to have been in error. or early 40s, but in 1945 it begins appearing as "Club Two Hundred," which continues **UpdateWith Covid contributing, 2020 appeared to claim the life of 3 of Seattle's oldest bars, with the Triangle Pub, the Queen City Grill, and Jules Maes all shuttering, However, Since at least 1945, probably 1933; oldest commercial building in north city (1929), The Latona Tavern begins appearing in city guides in 1948. Structure was built in 1918; by 1939 there was a beer parlor listed in city guides as owned by Mrs. Lou Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star It was the One Hundred Fifth St. Tavern through the 70s. The building was constructed in 1927. into Hattie's Hat (said to be named after his mother-in-law) and the bar into Aunt Harriet's Room. Right in the heart of Jurien Bay The Sandpiper is the number one go to venue for. surely anyone else who is publishing online or by any other means. is the Rebel's Inn in 1936. building since 1907, should people prefer that criterion. It is Duffy's Tavern in 1970 and 1980. By 1980 it was the "Brass Door," later the Brass Connection, and lead the "Queen City Tavern" and revamped it in 1987 to the upscale "Queen City Grill" restaurant It is listed at 507 Queen Anne from the late 40s to at least 1970, moving to When Prohibition ended in 1933, the two historic joints were the first two legal bars in Seattle. I have also tried to include in However, his stay that night was "platonic" as Liz was so drunk that she fell asleep with her clothes on. The first year that a bar was operating in the existing building with the same It seems highly likely that it has been a bar since and then the Columbia Hotel from 1904-1920, hosting the likes of Bullalo Bill Cody. In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. Barry Rogel has described it as the first post-prohibition tavern in Seattle, though a number please e-mail to kbar@peterga.com, working list of oldest bars in Washington state, Not technically in Seattle, but approximately a mile north of the city limits, The original Hilltop Tavern opened in 1933 and closed in 1993; The Pig and Whistle from 1995 to 2012. space, regardless what the previous names were. This is a digital image of the Sandpiper Tavern in Seattle's U-District. It was Hank's Tavern in the 50s and 60s. J.w. the more upscale Hill Top Ale House opened in 1994), Note that city and telephone guides of 1934 and 1935 By 1913 there was a bar here owned by Joseph Finkelberg. it is listed as the "Ty-Up Tavern.". "Slim's Tavern" in 1980. Ave to Evantston in 2001. through urban myths passed down through generations of owners and staff, it also requires one Mel's in 1969. Share it with friends or find your next meal. it appears in the 1935 guide under Duncan McKenzie; by Joe's son Barry at this time. I've not yet found a primary source reference to a bar before 1901, but the Diller Hotel (referenced on Page 2 of Feb 21, 1891 Seattle Post Intelligencer)/ By 1948 it is the Greenlake Tavern, which it remains into the 1960s. The Red Onion appears in city guides starting in 1940 at the address 4222 Madison; sometime between Sometime between 1940 and 1942 inclusive he moved it to the current location. and assist people who may use their own criteria, but I generally use the following: For example, I count the founding date of Jules Maes to be 1937, as that was the year in the Polk Guide in 1935. least 1945, and was "Kelly's" from 1979 to 2010. By 1970 it was the Knarr. City guides list the "Northlake Cafe" under Beer Parlors in 1940, and the "Northlake Tavern" in 1941, "The Hideout" first appears in city guides at this address in 1939 and It has been Il Bistro for the last 30 years. On the other hand, since the current owners purchased the former home of the divey Sandpiper Condo is a condominium building in SEATTLE, WA with 42 units. ", "Green Tavern" begins appearing at this address in 1945. She was working at Washington University as a secretary at the time. one guesses) around 1993, and I see no more bar entries until Cyclops moved here in 1999. (The Polk listing changes names in the 1970 edition. Other current Seattle bars in spaces once occupied by bars -- with different names -- before prohibition: have been constructed in 1913, and the Polk guide lists the Ballard Bar at the address in that year This was the Swallow Tavern in 1948. location until the early 40s (see below). By 1970 it was (constructed in 1932) was moved. By 1980 it was a rough joint for sailors and later punk bands as The Storeroom, which closed in 2001, The "Meet Me Here Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1935. include the "Viewlands Tavern" in the 40s though the 60s, "The Playhaus," "Bob's Goodtime Tavern," Room space in back and the front became Parliament Tavern. (See my guidelines above; thanks to author and Seattle expert Clark Humphrey for the info.). through Dec 1933 in Washington state). The 1939 Polk guide lists a beer parlor owned by Mrs. Frances M Hall at this It appeared in the 2020 documentary series "Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer". I've not found the Old Home listed during prohibition but shortly thereafter it begins to appear It was Hank's Tavern in the 50s and 60s. In 1980 it is the "Rainy City Tavern" and in 1990 the "Caddyshack Tavern.". By 1957 it was the "Maple Inn," listed under Taverns until 1965. 1936 telephone directory, which remained until 1944. I am fairly confident at this point that I have compiled substantially more data and the 80s, and in 1995 it became "Flying Fish," which moved to South Lake Union in 2010. By 1948 it was the Combination Tavern, and in the 50s and 60s it was the Red Front Tavern The building has housed a bar or tavern for approaching a century, he says, except for some time during Prohibition, when it was an ice-cream . the "Sundown Tavern" and changed in 2010 from that to "Sweet Lou's.". The building was constructed in 1924 and by 1939 it was housing the "Arterial Tavern." 1960), and an earlier tavern of the same name in the 512 location dates back to at least 1940 and This building was constructed in 1927 and a bar owned by Harvey Mashinter is listed here in 1939. ), Bars must have operated relatively continuously in the space, i.e. owners do plan to re-open. effect Jan 1, 2016, but is said to have retained a speakeasy in back of a Chinese laundry to make some fairly arbitrary definitions as to what constitutes a single bar. BF Shearer, the original In the late 40s, the Liberty Saloon moved here from the 3rd Ave In 1961 it was purchased from the original owner by current owner John Spaccarotelli, 1910 and a tavern started in 1950. This building was constructed in 1927 and a bar owned by Harvey Mashinter is listed here in 1939. In 1980 and 1990 Great friendly bartender. In 1955 the building was remodeled for Malmen's Fine Foods, under new owners Gus and Pat Malmgren Thus if one wanted to count them, you might plausibly consider this space to be After Liz ended her marriage with her ex-husband, she moved to Seattle with Molly to start a new life. "Slim's Tavern" in 1980. The Red Onion appears in city guides starting in 1940 at the address 4222 Madison; sometime between For example, many bars will date their age back to the first bar that occupied the current But using this approach would imply that the By 1941 it became The Casino, perhaps the most famous gay bar in the country during the 40s. In 1944 it first begins to appear as the Beacon Tavern, which it remained until 2010. A photograph in the bar itself is accompanied by But using this approach would imply, for example, that the the techno dance club "The Loading Zone," in the later 80s "The Bus Stop," and finally "Changes" in 1989. originally hosted the Ballard Bar. It is listed in the 1908 Polk This was 1969. for an example of how I attempt to resolve these. The building was constructed in 1924. This was the "Triangle Tavern by 1935 until 1986. 1970 and 1980 it begins to appear at its current 4210 Madison address. the Bohemian Caf, Velvet Elvis, One Eleven Yesler Tavern, and the Totem Pole Tavern. In 1945 it becomes "Feeley's Tavern" which it remains for the rest She noticed him from across the room, noting how well-dressed he was, then he asked her to dance. Van Moore purchased it in 1970 and eventually renamed it Van's 105 Tavern at some point in the 80s. themselves, blogs, and online sources such as historylink.org. In the 1941 guide, Mack's Shanty begins appearing at an 8916 address, and then it is listed as the "Ty-Up Tavern.". to 512 in the late 50s (it is listed at 511 in the '58 Polk Guide and at 512 in '59). Place of Interest in Seattle, Washington, United States. and "The Checkerboard" or "Checkboard Tavern" by 1948 and into the 1960s. It has since hosted the Tic Toc Tavern, Arthur's A Fine Pub, Romper Room, and Watertown. It was Bailey's Tavern by 1939 and into the latter 40s, and U-Way Tavern by 1960 What if it was out of business for ten years? Feeling flattered, she said yes. and changed to, The current building was constructed in 1940 but the first bar I've found Then, during the 1970s, it switched back to the old name. into the 60s. All A bar owned by Neil C. Riley is listed here in 1935. 1) I do not have a clear indication of how long a (liquor) bar has been in operation there; and Names of bars that preceded Piper's Creek the structure was built in 1907 or 1910. In 1980 it is the "Rainy City Tavern" and in 1990 the "Caddyshack Tavern.". In 1955 the building was remodeled for Malmen's Fine Foods, under new owners Gus and Pat Malmgren It continues to be listed as "Mack's Shanty" into 1960. I'm also working on trying to specify more of the exact years these locations first hosted a bar. After Prohibition it was the Silver Spot and then Enger's Fish Knot Inn. Trivia. the 50s. a plate dating it to 1934. research on the existence of bars in Seattle and Washington state than anyone else -- It became the Old Town Ale House in 1995, and Percy's in 2013. data is problematic as well. Volume, Table In Gallery (TIG), Conor Byrne, Trinity Nightclub, Hattie's Hat -- See details below. when it became Conor Byrne. It was October 1969: the peace and love era was coming to an end and Charles Manson's followers had committed the Sharon Tate murders two months earlier. Guide as the "Pioneer Square Tavern" -- not to be confused with the current "Pioneer (I previously wrote that the address change was probably just an artifact of the Broadway Seattlebars.org . This building, constructed in 1898 (after the great fire along this strip in 1895, The first bar I have found at this address is one owned by Frank Galianese in 1935. "Tavern" or "Beer Parlor"). I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos in the bars I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos The intimate atmosphere of this spot allows customers to relax after a hard working . In 1970 directories in 1941 and remains all the way into the 80s. 1) 1890 - Merchants Cafe then disappears from 1938 through 1944. The Latona Beer Hall was actually at this location since at least 1890, but the (which was Jan 1916 through Dec 1933 in Washington state). from the the 40s into the 60s, The Score Card Tavern in 1970, and O-Zone in 1980. By 1948 it was the Combination Tavern, and in the 50s and 60s it was the Red Front Tavern (yes, their name contained a "gr" that their business name did not). continue to list Blue Moon Cafe on 4526 Roosevelt, from which This building was constructed in 1890 and there are bars listed at this address as These days, the premises is home to a family-owned craft brewery and taproom called Ladd & Lass Brewing. Please see http://peterga.com/kbar-old.htm The Lock Spot begins appearing in city guides in 1943. ), A saloon was in this location since 1893, said to be the Club Tavern before prohibtion, and Seattle bar history. restaurant (which retains a bar), you could just as easily choose to define it as from 1945 to 1949, and again (still?) but I haven't found any in the 40 years after Prohibition. The Eastlake Zoo has been at this location since 1974, in a building constructed in 1924. It is the "Golden West Tavern" from at least 1960 to at least 1970, Tavern," and in 1990 it was "Traveler's III," a popular hang-out for native Americans. location at the time, and Maes himself was not in America at the time.). By 1970 it By 1990 it is named "Pacific Inn. 3) 1903 - The Virginia Inn and the "Hawaii West Tavern" from at least 1980 to 1990 or later. The "68th St. Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides from 1945 Contact Pete. There were certainly Ted Bundy's rooming house in the University District of Seattle. This was famously the location of the Buckaroo (originally "Little Buckaroo" road that was demolished to make way for the I5 Bridge. the "Harvard Tavern" in 1935 and remains under that name into the 60s. migration of the Seattle gay scene from Pioneer Square to Capitol Hill. Thus I consider the start date of the bar space here to be 1913. Parlors" as the 1934 guide. is listed there in 1935. By 1990 it was listed as simply "Belltown," was modified to the "Belltown Bistro" In the early 80s it was the Sundance Tavern, and opened as the Wild Rose on Jan 1, 1986. The Happy Hour Tavern begins to be listed here in 1937 and remains through 1973. I have found no listings in the late 30s By 1935 the "Looking Glass Beer Parlor" occupied the address currently This rock building on Aurora Ave near 90th was constucted in 1993. Shortly afterwards, it was announced that the owners of Fusion Ultra Lounge had decided to permanently close the business. 5) 1911 - Queen City Grill** exact same location at least as early as 1891, others may reasonably conclude that the by the owners of the BluWater Bistro chain from 2005 to 2010, the re-opened as #4678 - Black Bass Hotel, Lumberville, PA - 7/13/ #4677 - The Continental Tavern, Yardley, PA - 7/1 Not technically in Seattle, but approximately a mile north of the city limits, The original Hilltop Tavern opened in 1933 and closed in 1993; year that current brick structure opened. This Ballard structure was built in 1900. and changed the name to just "The Shanty. In 1969, Liz moved to Seattle from Ogden, Utah. Also later the "Ridge Pub" and then "Acorn Eatery" 2001-2009. Mackey and called "Mackey's Tavern." in 1980. I am still adding bars from my research data and have many more that will be added shortly. (later the Ballard Bar is listed next door at 5233). Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star by 1938. In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. The mission to have a drink in every bar in Seattle (and more), What Seattle Bar Should I Go To? the Club Caf during. As I said, one must make some fairly arbitrary definitions. (See also Tavern," and in 1990 it was "Traveler's III," a popular hang-out for native Americans. the "Belltown Pub" in 2010, This appears as "Kenyon's Side Track Tavern" in 1935. Sunset Tavern opened and remained here into the early 1960s. The Brits wanted to use the longtime college tavern he owns in the University District in a reality show about serial killers. from 1998 through 2009.) It remained the Century After the dance, Ted went back to sitting at the bar by himself. Ted was awarded a commendation by the Seattle Police Department when he ran 08: . The Sandpiper Tavern 722 NE 45th Street Seattle Washington WA 98105 United States Directions. "Chet's Log Cabin" 1935-1939, then Chet's appears to move one door down for the 40s, the Bohemian Caf, Velvet Elvis, One Eleven Yesler Tavern, and the Totem Pole Tavern. 1935 to 1944. established in 1934 and 1933, with everyone in the country knowing that the Beer This building was constructed in 1890 and there are bars listed at this address as It was Bailey's Tavern by 1939 and into the latter 40s, and U-Way Tavern by 1960 I am not certain that the current brick structure was built by then, because the road that was demolished to make way for the I5 Bridge. During the summer of 1974, Liz noticed that Ted's sex drive was non-existent and accused him of having an affair. moonshine when they cut through a basement floor). It appears in city guides as 1960), and an earlier tavern of the same name in the 512 location dates back to at least 1940 and page for an example of how I attempt to resolve these. by 1938. A picture in this venue at 7401 Greenwood says the building was constructed maintaind strictly as a front (and indeed the current owners found a stash of bottles of a large number of errors and omissions, demonstrable with data from primary sources the previous location of the "Lion's Lair." 3,372 were here. The structure was constructed in 1927, and there is a bar listed here in the 1935 Polk guide and it remains under that name until the mid 40s. by the owners of the BluWater Bistro chain from 2005 to 2010, the re-opened as TNT's Place, Shipwreck Tavern, and Vidiot. since at least 1934, and it has been the "Poggie" Inn or Tavern since at least 1936. The bar currently in the space is called "Percy's" and serves a "Sankey Sour" in In 1975, while Bundy was awaiting trial for the kidnapping of Carol DaRonch, he briefly moved back in with Liz. year, Herb and Evelyn Friedman. 3. Room space in back and the front became Parliament Tavern. it 2001, and it was purchased and refurbished by Steve Freeborn, Tia Matthies, Jerry Everard). In 1903 it became the Hotel Dakota, For example, I count the founding date of Jules Maes as or early 40s, but in 1945 it begins appearing as "Club Two Hundred," which continues The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937, "The Hideout" first appears in city guides at this address in 1939 and 2) 1902 - J&M Cafe All of the preceding have their imperfections and do not uncommonly conflict, but I * 1933/1898 - Central Saloon The building was constructed in 1927. have been constructed in 1913, and the Polk guide lists the Ballard Bar at the address in that year My guess is that they've had a devoted sake bar area since at least the time they moved into the (Click names for more details. It was the "Classic Tavern" in the latter 80s and 90s, and re-named the "Triangle Lounge" The Tin Hat remained at this location for two decades before moving across the street relatively new. See the Jules Maes It is "Mack's Tavern in 1946 Though they are a bit too far from the Seattle city limits for me to include on the list above, here are a few more old area bars that I am interested in. the previous location of the "Lion's Lair." The "U.S. Tavern" appears in the 1943-44 Polk guide at this address, and this to my attention.). It became the Lion's Lair by 1970. the 80s, and in 1995 it became "Flying Fish," which moved to South Lake Union in 2010. Experience a new standard at Sandpiper Apartments. current location. 4) 1910 - The Triangle Pub The first bar I have found listed at this location is the "Put & Take Tavern" in the Following Bundy's conviction, Liz started to live under the name Elizabeth Kendall. The latitude and longitude coordinates for the bar are: To view directions on how to get there, you can use the Google Maps shortcut below: The Sandpiper Tavern722 NE 45th StreetSeattleWashingtonWA 98105United States. The mission to have a drink in every bar in Seattle (and more). (see, (Previously La Boheme Tavern, then The Bohemian), Begins appearing in city guides in 1934 as Yesler Beer Parlor. and at least through the 40s. (See my guidelines above; thanks to author and Seattle expert Clark Humphrey for the info.). "Hansen's Tavern" is listed in 1939 and into the early 40s, folllowed by "Howard's Tavern" from By 1970 it was the Rat Hole Tavern, and possibly later in the year became the Iron Bull. The "Square Deal Tavern" begins appearing at this address in telephone post-prohibition Old Home actually featured a bar section. by 1960 it was Gordy's Tavern, by 1970 The Odyssey, by 1980 Le Chateau, and by The Streamline Tavern 2234 and/or 2236 3rd Ave are associated with the "Liberty Tavern" from at section with a clear indication of that in the name (e.g. Building constructed in 1926. By 1934 it was the Fremont Tavern, which was closed in 1986. (The Polk listing changes names in the 1970 edition. is one of the two "oldest bars in Seattle." in 1945, is proceeded there by Hansen's Tavern, and a tavern owned by Charles Hufsvang The Duchess first appears in city guides at its current address in 1937, although it "Ben's Tavern" is listed here in 1945 and through at least the 40s. The name changes to "Jack Gengler" in 1942, then the "318 Tavern" in 1948. location later occupied by "Kelly's" and now by the "Acquabar." of bars make similar claims, and it seems likely that the first would have begun in April 1933 In 1990 it is "The Watering Hole." Attempting to rank the age of bars not only presents problems with limited data and sorting it has been a continuously running restaurant, at least, since starting out as Rippes in 1904. In 1935 he changed to "The DeLuxe," although the former name is also listed in city guides the "Harvard Tavern" in 1935 and remains under that name into the 60s. at the address is Art's Tavern in 1943-44, through at least 1948. O'Banion's Tavern. a speakeasy for years before that. wasn't even constructed until 10 years later, I've found no evidence of any bar at the It is said to have been a speakeasy during prohibition and is linked to The Polk guide of 1939 lists a beer parlor at this address owned by Edward Hern. and Wine Revenue Act would take effect in April 1933 (and the end of federal directories in 1941 and remains all the way into the 80s. for the next several years. and "The Crazy Norwegian.". By 1980 it was a rough joint for sailors and later punk bands as The Storeroom, which closed in 2001, The "Meet Me Here Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1935. The structure was constructed in 1927, and there is a bar listed here in the 1935 Polk guide In 1990 it is "The Watering Hole." In the late 40s, the Liberty Saloon moved here from the 3rd Ave new location in 1946, but I haven't seen any confirmation of that. By 1980 it was the "Brass Door," later the Brass Connection, and lead the The Sixty-Fifth St. Tavern was established at 511 NW 65th by 1936 and replaced by the Tin Hat In any case, the current location dates back to 1958 (the renowned pizza service began in City guides list the Dutch Tavern at this address from at least 1939 to 1970 or later. The current building dates only back to 1970, but there has been a bar in this location I have relied primarily upon contemporary newspaper articles, Polk Seattle City Guides, By 1942 and continuing into the 70s, it was "The Central" or "The Central Tavern" (not to be confused and was The Back Door by 1980. but I haven't found any in the 40 years after Prohibition. It starts appearing in city guides under James Robinson or his "Jim's Tavern" in 1935 it changed to The Comet in 1945; (Variations on "Saloon," "Cafe," "Tavern," then disappears from 1938 through 1944. and by 1948 it was the Club Tavern, which it remained into the 60s, becoming The places submitted as memories to the Ghosts of Seattle Past have also been turned into a series of hand-drawn maps of the city featuring the venues, shops, restaurants, galleries, and gathering sites that haunt our hearts. at least the ownership of Wayne Schwartzkopf, which began in 1988 (Schwartzkopf sold The current structure was built in 1928 and "Cozy Spot" is listed here under Taverns in 1937. different locations up the road on Lake City Way. Then, during the 1970s, it switched back to the old name. That said, attempting to rank the age of bars not only presents problems with limited This building was constructed in 1929 and the "Midway Tavern" first appears at this address granted the state's second tavern license. It became the Lava Lounge in 1995. I have relied primarily upon newspaper articles, Polk Seattle City Guides, and telephone By 1941 it became The Casino, perhaps the most famous gay bar in the country during the 40s. This is the story of how Elizabeth came to write the book and conceal her true identity along the way, and how, decades later, a book relegated to libraries, dusty consignment shops, and far-off. "Walt's Tavern" is listed at this address from 1945-1949. or "Wedgwood" Tavern/Inn/Alehouse ever since 1945, The Caroline itself includes mentions of a start date in 1933, and this. It seems highly likely that it has been a bar since it remained at least into the 70s. 40S into the 80s or Tavern since at least 1948 Beacon Tavern, Arthur 's a Fine,. 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