Seattle Nightlife

Seattle WA Nightlife - From comforting waterfront lounges to fast-paced dance clubs, Seattle's range of nightlife choices offers something for everyone. The grunge rock legacy of great bands, such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam still cast their influence over the city's musical venues. Many up-and-coming pop, punk, and heavy metal bands have flourished here. Dance clubs located on Capitol Hill and the Pike-Pine corridor deliver the infectious beats of disco and house music. If you’re a fan of country, jazz, and blues, you may have to spend a little more time searching for a place to settle at, but once you find that place- you may never want to leave.

For attending a live music venue or just simply to step inside the door, you may have to pay a cover charge. These prices range from $5 at local act and weeknight club venues to $20 to see larger touring acts. Bars and clubs stay open until 2 AM, with a few alcohol-free after-hours areas. For $10 you can purchase the Pioneer Square joint cover charge, which will admit you to up to 10 area clubs with your choice of blues, jazz, and rock to last you the night. Tickets can be ordered by phone from Ticketmaster. Below you will find some interesting places to dive into:

Belltown’s Crocodile Cafe
2200 Second Ave.
Phone: 206-441-5611
If you are into alternative rock, then this is the place for you. The combination of a bar, restaurant and club makes this an entertaining choice. Seattle’s grudge movement may have had a birthplace at this very joint.

Dimitiou’s Jazz Alley
2033 Sixth Ave.
Phone: 206-441-9729
Only the best steps through these doors. Come and enjoy the atmosphere at this soothing jazz club, a fixture in the area for over 20 years.

The Central Saloon
207 First Ave.
Phone: 206-622-0209
When you happen to be in the Pioneer Square area, hop on over to this place to experience a piece of Seattle nightlife. The sounds range from funk to reggae so prepare to bob your head throughout the night.

The Virginia Inn
1937 First Ave
Phone: 206-728-1937
If you are a smoker, you’ll have to wait until you reach outdoors to take a puff. This is a non-smoking bar. But don’t get bent out of shape, take a break and come here for a nice cold one and some well-done French cuisine.

FX McRory’s
419 Occidental Ave.
Phone: 206-623-4800
Visit this upscale bar when you want to enjoy a nice sports atmosphere. The bar proudly boasts a large selection of bourbons and microbrews, as well as the occasional sighting of a Seahawk or Mariner.

Oliver’s
405 Olive Way
Phone: 206-623-8700
Located in the Mayflower park Hotel, come and sit a spell when you’re ready for a nice cold one and a friendly atmosphere to lay back in. If you’re a serious martini drinker, then you can’t pass this spot up.

Century Ballroom
915 E. Pine St.
Phone: 206-324-7263
A lot of touring acts like to make this place one of their stops. If you’re into swing and salsa dancing, then you better be prepared to cut a rug at this happening joint.

Showbox
1426 First Ave
Phone: 206-628-3151
This venue books a lot of different rock acts for your night-time outing pleasure. If you want top-notch headliners, then look towards this spot, which has obtained a national following.