Reviews of Central Saloon (Night Club)

Shelby Carpenter

Love the ambience, great fast service, nice beer and menu choices.

Denali Williams

Historic saloon. Good bar food. Quality live rock & roll.

M Wyatt

Great historical bar, drinks are good and food was better.

Stone Jones

Super cool venue with oodles of music history under its belt!

jay gnar

First time there on a Saturday night and it was a good experience. Live music was good. Service was average/slightly above average. Wish I had tried some good but just had drinks. Worth checking out

Megan Stone

Great service and friendly staff. Food is decently priced as well.

SpoonBending SpaceMonkey

Wasn't a hot night when I was there (as in no amazing music nor very crowded), but my lemon drop martini was absolutely perfect! 5 stars for the martini!

Jessica Rozenberg

Lots of history here . Fun to visit

carlos

Super nice and eclectic staff and an awesome place to gig..TJ is one of the best sound guys around!

John Nostrand

cool spot in the heart of downtown

Sharon Nelson

Curt Nelson runs the sound there. On a system supplied by Tommysound Audio!! The bar staff is very friendly and work hard. The place could be cleaned better. But, I blame that on the cleaning crew. The bar has done a lot of remodeling to the stage for a better look as well a better sound! Come in and check it out for yourself. If you like live music there is bands every weekend. Or come during the weekday for the great food and good company!!

Karyn Porter

Very crowded, hot, and crazy. Food was good. Bar burger w/tator tots good. Seems too crowded to relax. Service generally good. I would go back for a basket of tots. Boxed wine not so good.

Melanie Massine

This was the first stop my husband and I did for my 30th recently, it's a Seattle staple and neither of us had been here yet. It wasn't crowed since it was only around noon but the bartender was amazing, I had no idea what I wanted to drink (it had to have Baileys in it though) she made me a delicious drink and was super sweet about it. Definitely a great spot to check out even if you're not a tourist

Dan Brown

Absolutely loved it! Went here for my friends birthday party and the drinks were good and the staff was friendly.

Jen Muz

Huge lunch portions which was great! I enjoyed the pulled pork burger that has a slight spice to it - but not too spicy which was perfect. The bar itself can be a little intimidating for tourists but the staff are friendly. The toilets are also worth a look with their intense murals! They were cleaner than any public toilet I've seen.

Bryan Paulsen

Amazing and historic pictures are awesome

Michael Meyer

My introduction to grunge in the early 90’s. I go there every year. Thanks for the memories. And all those glorious unforgettable nights in a better time and place.

Nicole Fullerton

A bit grungy but a cool dive bar

Mark Kaeser

By the look of it, it looks like they are trying to be a hole in the wall style bar with a some class...its not a bad thing but not the greatest either...they could also get a better selection as well...

Traci Haleen

Great pour. Sweet bartender, beautiful blustery weather. Celebrating my beautiful boyfriend's birthday, what more could you want? America!

allison price

Tater tots and the staff are amazing!

Carmen Castrucci

I mean, why WOULDN'T you stop here on your way to the Jays game.

Jeff West

Get there early on game day! Good food, strong drinks. Perfect for pregame preparation

Colbi Childs

Awesome venue! Great food and beer!

Dominique Hall

Great light and ample floor space a great place to record live here with a quality sound production. High rise stage and great staff!

Lorenzo Lovato

Food is disgusting the service isn’t all that great the music is terrible and I freekin love this Rachet Dive Bar.

Austin Harris

Amazing, haunting history! Beautiful place!!

Ryan Filip

I loved this place, cool interior and the type of bartenders that make you want to stick around. Highly recommend stopping in

Rowan Nordquist

Tall white dude bartender is kinda rude (you can’t make me a mojito? Really?) but otherwise fine. Bad layout, feels cramped.

Charlotte Deutsch

Went at 8pm on a Saturday and was groped by an over-served regular (apparently.) He was very very drunk. I told the bouncer and he just laughed and said "Oh he's ok, he works around here. He's a friendly guy." Maybe he misunderstood me. So I told the two female (awesome) bartenders who were like "Oh yeah he is definitely cut off. Do you want us to break his face??" And proceeded to locate their security bat. Still, he wasn't asked to leave. TLDR- bouncer ignored my complaint. Lady bartenders are awesome- but this place tolerates creeps because they're afraid to confront people. I'm sure if I (or my boyfriend) took things into our own hands, WE would have been thrown out.

R. O. F.

A great place to hear crappy music. Alternatively, it's a crappy place to hear some awesome music. Some of the bartenders could an attitude adjustment, though.

Traver West

Caught Spinning Whips final show here, and it was a face-melter! Great venue, great music, great beer. What more do you need?

Jack Christoforo

Cool vibe. Good venue. Plenty of beer options.

Robert Montalvo

Great place. AMAZING chili!

Ric Wallace

Olde time favorite bar. Formerly the Central Tavern in the 80s. A great music venue that played a significant role in the Seattle Music scene. Without venues like the Central, many local and up and coming bands would not have had a place to play and refine their art. Sooo many good times at this place.

Eleanor Payne

do yourself a favor and give this place a try. this place has many good reviews for a reason.

xana land

Historic venue I wish the owners wouldn't anger so many bands, a lot of people won't play there, they say they get ripped off, but I love to see and film bands there, great stage, great location, and great sound -the history there, boy if the walls could talk, especially the bathrooms!

Brandon Christman

Played a few show's here always a great time. Lot's of coming and going's in beautiful Downtown Seattle. Excellent venue ton's of history and legendary grunge tales of Rocking the stickers off the walls. If you could get a set time after a hawks victory big turnout no doubt!

DJ Alexander

Loads of space, good place to meet up before a Mariners game, Seahawks game or Sounders match. Good service and the food is pretty good too.

Just B

The staff are the realist, coolest people. Very friendly, and fast. The food is good, and they always have great live music. Very comfortable atmosphere for those who aren't into "clubbing," and place's of that nature.

Tiffanie Ellis

Service was good. Drinks were okay. Food was absolutely inedible. In hindsight, doesn’t seem like a place for food. But it was still surprising, even when I had low expectations.

Wolfgang Mundt

Love the history of this saloon, it's where alot of the grunge got started, bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains ,Sound garden have all played there

Patty Taylor-Richards

This little spot in Pioneer Square has a really good feeling about it! Saw the band LuVlution perform, had some good eats and a fun night!

Bill Hess

Oldest bar in Seattle. Good place for day drinking.

Ted Otis

I go there for a great lunch and a good draft beer selection. Hot sandwiches such as Rueben are my favorite but usually the daily special is great. Fries are great. Environment mid day is pleasant.

Ryan Carlson

Oldest bar in Seattle, they say. Definitely feels like 1890 Seattle. Don't come to take yourself seriously. Grab a chair, watch some live music and enjoy the evening!

Gina Lehner

Only stopped in for a pint before catching the ferry home, but the draft selection was pretty good and the old-style of the bar itself was pretty cool. Not a huge amount of room, but they seem to have live music pretty often, which is great.

G. Derek

I have been here many times over the years... to get hot dogs from out front!! A friend swears they have the best in city! No different imho than any other street vendors that serve typical Costco dogs... but still very good for cheap meal... Anyways, first time for a show for me here surprisingly. Saw ACTORS last night and was very impressed with this venue. Even though not my kind of music, but still hada great time. Good drinks, friendly staff, good sound, etc. Will definitely be back(inside) again soon!

Hayley Bagwell

Great dive bar with welcoming bar staff. Theres usually some kind of music happening there too. We made it for duh 90s, which was a blast!

Kevin Thompson

We walked in and sat down, no one said a word to us, so we grabbed some free water and sat for an hour and left. Smelled dank anyway.

mycholbel999

Classic pub in Pioneer Square. Great place to catch a local rock show or watch the Seahawks. I love the Central.

Melissa Wolfang

Great venue. Great bartenders.

Dallas Smith

Great drinks, average bar food.

Freddy Zamora

Try the lunch specials ,best hamburger in Seattle

Lynette Willoughby

Loved the live music. Three great bands! Amazing service and great drinks!

Crispedero

$10 cover for this? Sheesh.

Whit Linxweiler

The people are rily nice and the drinks are good

Gordon Prinster

Seattle's oldest tavern.

Shawna Boyd

Great sports, dive bar. The drinks are priced well and the service is always great. Attentive and friendly. This is a great place to stop before a sporting event. It gets a decent crowd while not being overly crowded.

Me Me

Love this place. However, worst experience ever with bartender Mel. She was all alone, which I get is stressful... and She told us so several times while rushing around. But then she was super rude after she ignored me, serving everyone else that walked up after me. The bartenders and vibe are usually really cool here, which is the only reason I still rate this place a five.

Max Dumble

The bartender tonight was rude when I inturupted him trying to pick up tourists girls from China. When I commented about it, he cut me off, wadded my receipt and threw it at me. Look at your security camara. P.S... I ordered a gin and tonic and he felt like he needed to add lemon. I compained, which maybe I shouldnt have.

Zidane Wolf

Order a burger and drink while waiting for the grey hound. They were open on Christmas night while everyone else was closed. Food tasted great, drink was well made and the bartenders were prompt, polite and friendly. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Would definit ly recommend stopping here.

Rhonda Cavanaugh

Fun. Great way to see part of historic seattle. Expensive.

Anna Doty

A must stop when visiting Seattle!

Paul McNamara

Liked the music and the atmosphere. Felt at ease

David Jacobsen

What can I say I love this place, bit of a dive butt that's what I dig about the place great selection of beers and your typical tavern style food is good especially when you've already had too much to drink for a Seahawks game I always go back for more

Stephen Stone

Awesome place deep history and Overtime was the best

Dan Maure

Got the boot before we even ordered a drink! My cousin innocently reached back behind the bar for drink menu sitting there out in the open. Was confronted by bar tender coming out of back room..."you don't go behind my bar!!...you need to leave!". We get it...should have waited for bartender but no bartender present and gross over reaction. Guess because they're a cliche tour attraction they feel they can pick and choose their customers. Seattle's other oldest bar Merchant Cafe, on the other hand, inviting friendly and accommodating. Go there!

Paula Ingram

Historic, great service!

Kevin Chung

Stopped by to grab a bite for dinner and was quite impressed with the BBQ pulled pork sandwich! Great fries on the side too. Great dive bar vibe here, too.

Caitlin Kwan

So much history here

Skyler Miller

Great Happy hour. Try the American Born Bourbon

imaturtleur2

I always stop here before a Seahawks game to get food and drinks. Usually pretty good.

Debra Gilmore

Pretty good hot dog place. Not the best I've ever had, but good. I got the chicken apple Mediterranean dog, which was light and rather refreshing, in a Mediterranean sort of way. The place seems a little chaotic and cluttered and disorganized. The cashier/order taker kept fumbling around looking for things because the counter was such a mess.

amit sharma

A good place to grab a beer and you can never go wrong with visiting the oldest bar in seattle.

Mike W

Good music venue. Food is good too. Parking can be difficult.

Steve Moore

Wonderful food.

Jeremiah Mahler

Home made tater tots!? So good!!

Michael Perkins

Good food, cold beer & friendly service...what more do you need?

Guido Massello

Seattle's under sided with great beers

Billey Pupa

Awesome local pub that is the water to the roots of the Seattle Sound. The Grunge revolution of the 90s. Nirvana played 2 songs here for a crowd of 3 including the bartender. They make us outsiders feel at home. I felt like I was in one of my beloved dive bars back home in Boston. A must see for some drinks and entertainment

Silver Driscoll

Chill vibes and great music on a Monday night. The service was great despite only 1 bartender working the entire night and she knew what she was doing on top of decently priced drinks for a downtown bar. We'll be back!

Jim Clarke

Great music venue, good food, good service

jeff schock

Great music. Typical zero service.

Brent Forder

Stumbled into this magical place at midnight on a Friday night after a drive from Canada. A Prince cover band was playing! It blew our minds! The staff were friendly. The space is fairly tight, but it's well designed. We loved it!

andrew king

Iconic! Good food great music and yes drinks.

Sean Forrest

Cool old saloon

Eric Mierzwinski

Staff was great. I love the attitude and feel of the place. A bit pricey, but how many bars in Seattle aren't nowadays. I most definitely will come back and from what I understand. .. it's one of, if not the oldest; bar in Seattle.

Gary Spreder

Amazing drinks, Did not have time to try the food, but it looked and smelled great!

Eric Linxweiler

Fun old bar in Pioneer Square. Bartenders are great, food is too.

s cronin

Cool old bar lots of things to look at. Beers reasonably priced heard they have good food but didn't have any.

Matt Brophy

Great customer service!

Pierson Martin

My band played here and they have a really nice DW house kit!

Tony Benjamins

Awesome old timey atmosphere

Jennifer Dowty

This was the first bar my boyfriend too me to in Seattle. The drinks were priced great and made even better. I love it so much I got a tank top from there. The atmosphere very much fit with my more rockchick vibe but it was also just a really chill friendly place. Its history is wonderful too. Absolutely recommend checking it out.

Terence Bonsey

Great staff, great food, great music venue.

Kenneth Hrpcha

Good bar fun for shows

Sara Miranda-Nino

Great drinks I came on a good night where the music was live and the people are so down to earth.

mac isaac

There are a few homeless in the area making not the perfect place to enjoy the sun and company but Seattle overall has a homelessness problem so I can't fully blame this hang out place.

Yulia Korotkova

Worth checking out!

Laura Schletzbaum

Decent place. The service is fast and food was tasty. I would most likely enjoy hanging out there in just a bar-type environment. However, for live music, the venue is a little brutal. The acoustics are really shoved in your face and the sound guy doesn't really know what he's doing. Probably wouldn't go back and see music there.

Colton Davis

Unique eatery with an old school bar. Cozy interior setting with its original historic character. Good food and great prices.

Sean Wallace

Great beer selection, good location, awesome music, cool bartenders.

Darnell Kebo

Neighborhood bar. Cheap beer and decent bar food. Fun and friendly bar staff.

Semaj Abraham

I love this place! It's my go to bar and how can you beat 6 bucks for a double lol.

Thomas Murphy

I’ve been here a number of times and each time I feel as though the prices are way too high for a dive bar in Pioneer Square. I realize this place is a historic landmark saloon but it just feels too expensive to me.

Adrian Smude

Decent stop. Nothing special. Cheese curds are really good!

Jeff Baran

Great place for drinks, dinner and the Seattle music scene.

A Marquez

Beer was good. Saw one of my favorite bands here. Nachos are not worth the price.

j Seraile

Seattle's oldest bar enough said...

Gary Samson

A historic and very old bar, well known for having famous bands before they were famous. Located in Pioneer Square, there is a lot of activity and other bars to hop to during your visit although odds are your time at the Central will keep you coming back.

Jason Gant

Coolest. Dive bar. Ever. I absolutely adore this living relic of Seattle's yesteryear. Take trendy, nostalgic, and artsy, puree for 30 seconds, and you'll pour out the spirit of Seattle's authentic oldest saloon.

Rain

Best place in Pioneer Square! The staff are AMAZING & the sound quality is great

Emily Wilkinson

Okay for a late night bar. Very strict ID policy. People in their 60s were being refused entry without it. Long bar, so took a while to get served.

Smevin Bravis

Dope place to stop in for a drink! You can feel the history to the place before you walk in, and the beer/liquor selection is solid. Wish I coulda caught a show here, I'm willing to bet it's a super fun experience. Sidenote: if the bartender I had wasn't on something then he is the perkiest person on earth...

Moussa Doghli

Good prices Good customer service Great food

Jorgen Larson

I've loved it for over ten years... 100 more!

April Lynn

Your standard dive bar, open when you need it, nice employees working there. I like the vibe here more than other bars mostly because the vibe of the people in here is normal (?) If that makes any sense. Sometimes late night drinking can lead to weird encounters, but so far so good at this place.

Roy Wilkinson

Only had game day menu. Not much to choose from .

the adventures of Bootleg Bill

Good staff, great music

Jason Austin

A fun place to catch a local show or have drink.

Kyle Yee

Classic saloon to hit up

Leslie Hett

Bartender is a blast and so funny! GREAT drinks and awesome prices!

Kris Johnson

Cool bar

Barry Nemeth

Decent bar with affordable drinks. Nothing fancy, just everything you need.

Chase Woith

Came for the live music!

Benjamin Jury

Best first stop in Seattle! Great food, drinks and music!

Jon Tucker

Its was pretty good.

Luis Garcia

Quite the underground/ grunge style that defines Seattle. The local band is awesome

Dennis Mavridis

Good food and service. Great music venue

Jace Shelton

Great place! My band played a gig there and they were super great and helpful, definitely will come back

Katya

It is said that this is the oldest bar in Seattle. It has a really cool vibe. There is food available and the focal point is the stage where many local artists perform. The architecture in this area is amazing.

richard crawford

Not worth it extreme dive bar masquerading as historical place

Eric Schimpff

Awesome place to drink beer and hear live music.

Kathrin Collins

Popular spot before and after games at the stadiums. Last time I was there it was packed but fun.

Mikeli Carvalho de Oliveira

I wasn't believing, but the beer is really warm. O.o They have live music, that it's not easy to find in Seattle area.

nicholas mitchell

food's pretty good. next door is best gyro in the downtown area. live music. alcohol.

Scotty Carreiro

Great for a quick beer before sporting events. Lots of choices, great bar staff.

rudy mendoza

Been coming since 1983 in my Coast Guard days and still have a great time.

monte cross

The atmosphere is awesome

Colt Fry

Great divey atmosphere. Could use a better beer selection.

Augustus Ramseyer

Service was quiet horrible, just love when the staff looks at you like you are a pain just for ordering a beer and when they mock you when you ask a question. Place was filthy anyways.

Carl Joslin

Great place to chill. All the bartenders are awesome. Good bar food and happy hour. Also, The Central Saloon in the oldest bar in Seattle.

Tobias D

I had a very good local bourbon Woodenville I think and the bartender Ocea was amazing!! She helped point us first time in Seattle people in some good directions for coffee and craft breweries for our vacation the next day. Loved the atmosphere and getting see where so many of the bands I love play in their early days!!

J Lax

Always fun!

Shaun Bloodaxe19

Oldest saloon in Seattle if you have a chance go to the Central Saloon and have a drink also the food is pretty bomb! Live music also every night of the week.

Emilie Babunovic

Love this place. Amazing live music that never lack in talent. Definitely one of my top 10 favorite bars in Seattle.

Michele Simpson

Always a BLAST!

Jason England

Bands play here. The sound is ok. The people are cool.

Jeff Chandler

The sandwiches we're subpar subways sandwiches are much better... the meat was old the bread was hard . Charge more if you have to !!!!! Maybe the owner needs to go to New York City ... believe me you'll make more money

All Cash Playa

We turning up in here! My 1st time performing in Seattle!

Ernest Peace

He was very personable and likeable.

Emily Ward

Stumbled upon this gem waiting for friends. The staff was friendly and skilled!

Cheryl Cooper

Nice Easter pub

Luann Belcher

Heidi is awesome. Excellent service, fish and chips so good. And a lovely bloody Mary. The menu is wonderful, nice music, busy enough to run into old friends. Highly recommend for a nice time.

Kenny Hrpcha

Good venue for small concerts

Claudia Bailey

Always a fun place to go to; for both food and music.