It's a classic college/dive bar! Prices are really great! Selection of beers and ciders on tap is great! Service is very fast, even when there is a line. Bartenders were friendly. All the drinks were ordered were quick and tasty. For those that cannot drink beer, they do have Twisted Tea on tap which is somewhat carbonated which is fun, unique and refreshing. Went on a weeknight, and saw that they had Blanton's. May be the cheapest price for a pour of it in town. Since it was only a few bucks more than a standard bourbon and coke, asked for a Blanton's and coke, which got some laughter, good played heckling and jokes from the bartenders. (obviously I corrected myself and did not get it with coke). Pool tables look nice and in good condition. Lines for a table were pretty long, but there was a group for a birthday party there squatting on one of the tables all night. The cook in the back seemed a bit gruff and muttered something at my wife when he was trying to book it back to the kitchen in a crowded bar. Seemed unnecessary, but still, overall the staff was great. Would go back! read more

Been here a few times and happy to have it be a regular dive for me and my friends. Lenys is the textbook dive bar, looks and feels like it's still in the 80s. It just needs a jukebox and for smoking to be allowed. Beers are cheap, especially the large bierstein drafts you can get for like 8 bucks, where as a pint anywhere else would cost you the Same. Food is also pretty inexpensive. Even in my last visit they lump my tab with my friend but a pint, ginger ale (my friend skipped beer this visit) and an order of chicken tenders was like $17, I was surprised. The outdoor patio is nice and there is a fair amount of seating inside. Some of the downsides are the staff can be hit and miss and there is only one register so lines for drinks can get long, fast. If you see the line short, jump then if you can. Besides that Lenys is like my favorite dive bar - cheap drinks and food, sports and good atmosphere. read more

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i love the food but the group of white guys dropping the n word every sentence makes it hard to enjoy this bar. bartenders were clearly in earshot and ignored/ didnt do anything about it. good food though read more

Cute little dive bar in the Wallingford (cute safe area). Mainly locals dine here. Lots of TVs, pool table, bar chairs are everywhere. Array of old and young patrons. You have to order up front. Prices are extremely reasonable. $9 for 32 ounce beers. $10-$15 entrée. Very fun local vibe where parking is super easy. You will leave full and happy. read more

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I love this place. I wouldn't change a thing about it. The staff, the vibes, the menu. Nothing. But there is one small thing...do we really need two pool tables? read more

Best local bar in Seattle. Solid food options at a good price. Cool regular crowd and most of all great pool tables. Top notch watering hole. read more

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Great place to play pool. The regulars are super nice. Only problem was the bartender was giving me grief for only leaving a 10% tip! Told me "if you can't afford to leave a better tip then don't come here" Never in my entire life on this planet have I heard a person in the service industry take shots at customers for not giving them free handouts. I mean sure, maybe if i legitimately left ZERO tip I could see some frustration but this is just the definition of elitism and I guess this guys been fed from a silver spoon his whole life or something. Felt like I was in some sort of alien world when he said that. not sure if they offer food so I can't speak on that. But I was just totally off put by that comment. It's not like we are at nobu buddy... all you did was crack open two cold ones. If you are a tech billionaire or superstar athlete and can afford a thousand dollar tip, you should be fine here. read more

Fried pickles where so good. Beer is cheap, service was great. Cool vibes and a nice outdoor patio.

Fav dive bar in Seattle hands down & some of the cheapest (but also tastiest) bar food around

Extremely lazy bartenders with no respect for customers or human beings in general. Was asked about keeping the tab open, and after thought about it and the decision to close it, was threatened that if I close it that will be the last thing I'm served for the night. No care or consideration as they were expecting me to run up a large tab and get drunk, when they have no idea what my intentions or plans were for the evening. Also, this was after a round of drinks I bought for my friends, so no I didn't want to be on the hook for everyone's next round, I wanted to close out. After questioning why that's the case, they said simply that it was rude and a waste of time to ask a bartender to keep running your card versus leaving a tab open and closing it out only once. The other strange part was it wasn't even busy. It's too bad, as I've been there twice before and never had an experience like this. I recommended it to my friends which is why we went. Will not be back. read more

Leny's is my favorite bar/dive-bar in Seattle. They have really amazing bar food - seriously, check it out. The drinks are very well priced and the bar tenders are the best. They have constructed a wonderful outdoor area: the deck has levels and separators - making it feel safer than some of the other outdoor eating areas. read more

It's the Sully's Snowgoose of Tqngletown with better selections and food. Excellent acoustics. Conversations stay private. Definitely an Old Seattle original. Only thing missing, Old Seattle Lager on tap. read more

My neighborhood dive bar that isn't the bad kind of dive. Nice staff, very good burgers and tots, and all the screens for the sports-obsessed. The patio addition during Covid was a great improvement. Parking can be had within a block or two and the neighborhood is as safe as you will find in Seattle. read more

Love the vibe of the place and will keep coming here was very organized and had plenty of drinks and a yummy bar menu. You need to come to this place or you are missing. Plus they have pool read more

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My favorite bar in Seattle by far. Great, unpretentious atmosphere, and great bar food at great prices. An iconic neighborhood spot for all walks of life. read more

Oh my GOODNESS! Just looking for a casual dinner after a Huskies hoops game. Wow! This was delicious! We split the gizzards appetizer and these were the absolute best gizzards I have ever had! Wonderful and tender. We will make a special trip for these!! I had the Gorgonzola Chicken Sandwich, and it was perfect. Chicken was, dare I say it... MOIST and tender. Nice thick slices of bacon With Gorgonzola on delicious fresh bread. The fries were also amazing!! He had fish and tots. The man loves his tots! He really enjoyed his meal, as well. Fish was very fresh. Dive bar. Not a fancy place. Order at the bar. Decent craft beer selection, with some beers I had never heard of! We will be back!! read more

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My friend saw the 1st bartender, ordered shots for the group and closed out. Another friend and I went up and tried to order drinks for the group and were denied service because our friend had closed out her tab. Multiple bartenders refused us service and told us we had to leave. They were rude and unprofessional, despite us trying to give them our business. Will not be back. read more

This bar doesn't let you close your tab - if you do, they won't serve you?? Lol. We were told we were rude for wanting to close our tab and wouldn't be served for closing our tab originally. read more

Per the brief caption: (also, I'M SO SORRY. I DIDN'T WANT TO BE A FKKN YELPER) Well this is fkkn FALSE. I told my partner that one more "locked door during open hours" and I'd actually say something. For the record, it's new years eve. After a long history of coming here for underdog events/afterparties/it'sFFKNTUESDAYSs with my buddies, I think imma have to sign off on leny's. This is the third time I've tried to come here during listed open hours, but the door's been locked already. The neons were on, the patio lights, everything. It's come to the point that my buddies are questioning where I'm tryin to take them anywhere else in the , like. How are you guys closed so much?? We'll be going elsewhere (ayy Murphy's!!) from here on, bc apparently the old standby... just isn't anymore read more

Leny's Place - Well this is fkkn FALSE. I told my partner that one more "locked door during open hours" and I'd actually say something. - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Blackened fish tacos Fish tacos are one of my favorite go to foods. Absolutely superb. Best fish tacos I've had in years. Will be back again. read more

I had the Thai Chili wings, at this nice little neighborhood bar, and they were DELICIOUS Tyler is an amazing bartender and provides excellent service. read more

One of the best hangouts in the area. It's small on the inside, and a kind of dark and divey, neighborhood place that seems to have its regulars. It's full of life on certain game days. They have a deck on the side for outdoor seating. I think their pub food is some of the best around. The burgers/sliders are fantastic like home burgers, and they have several menu items such as wings and sides and other sandwiches. They have a great beer selection of both locals and commercial along with all of the standard liquor choices. The bartender was a friendly guy, very likeable, and handled the bar well. There were people there for the Gonzaga game, a group for a birthday, and individual bar flies sprinkled around and in between, but every one had a safe distance between tables and seats, and there were people outside also. read more

Pudding shots!! I headed into Leny's last Saturday night around 11:00pm with some friends. They couldn't stop raving about these pudding shots that the bar serves, which are essentially little pudding cups that you can eat that are full of booze. They make different flavors every day and you can call ahead to see what they are making that day. The flavors vary from cookies n cream, banana cream pie, apple pie, and more. Sounds weird right?! No. They were delicious! Since it was late all they had were banana and apple, and they did not disappoint! Big steins of beer for only $6. This is a great little dive bar. I would definitely go back! read more

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Amazing wings! You pick the flavor and the come hot and spice! ( if you want) Salt and vinegar your thing? They their fries. Again, flavor alive! Beer prices on the low side. read more

Leny's Place - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wanted to like the place. Hubby and I like dive bars and pubs as a general rule. Friendly bartender and decent selection of beers. But the food was disappointing. Maybe the chef was having an off night but both items we ordered weren't very good. Hubby and I first split an order of the wings. Very small, over breaded and weird flavored hot sauce. It was like they mixed together a sweet barbecue sauce & hot sauce. Definitely would not order again. Then we split the Gorgonzola chicken sandwich. Tiny piece of chicken on a very bread-y roll. Tore almost 1/2 of the bread off. And subbed the green salad for an additional cost of $2. Rip off. Barely worth a $1 up charge. Might go back to try a burger and tots if in the neighborhood. read more

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When you work hard you deserve to play hard. You deserve to come to Lenys grab some beer grab some friends and enjoy your time! read more

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Horrible experience. The bartender only catered to locals and made us wait. The pool tables were occupied by locals as well. Food took upwards of 45 minutes despite it all being fried. I had heard good things about the place but it has clearly gone downhill. Much better bars on the other side of I5 like earls or a pizza mart. Don't even bother coming here. read more

Woo-hoo!!! As good as it gets - is right!!! ;) Seriously...my hot-spot!!! The people, FOOD, & service are impeccable!!! This is the place for pool, darts, trivia, Seahawks (and, other sports too ;) *lol* ), & pudding shots!!! Yuppp, i said pudding shots!!! ***Dont fraternize w/ the regulars though...i heard they bite & not in a good way!!! ;) lol read more

We have friends that live in the Wallingford area and Leny's is just a walk away. Being vegetarian, it is always a crap shoot on what might be on the menu to eat, but honestly Leny's makes a mean and maybe the best meatless burger that I have had out recently. It comes with to die for Tater tots that are crisp, hot and mouth watering. With that said, the beer selection is nice, the atmosphere has a lot of hometown fun and energy. To order your food or Beer, step right up to the bar and they will be glad to get it for you! When we went last night, a sports tournament had just finished and people had gathered there for a celebration beer. The staff had lots of people to serve and we got our food piping hot within minutes - with no delay. What you can expect: -a crowded bar, with great service -lots of people drinking and having fun -a casual atmosphere -lots of locals, who may have just finished a tournament, stopping in for a beer. What it is not: -fancy tables -trending with great decor -uptown -a sit down restaurant Enjoy! a fun place to go with friends for a casual beer and good conversation. read more

Those pudding shots! Interesting concept and surprisingly delicious/boozy! This place is super chill and slightly divey. Nothing fancy here but a great place to kick back and have a few beers. Some bartenders are great and helpful, one in particular is a little salty but I'll just assume he is a former sea captain or something and give him a pass to be crotchety. But lets get down to brass tacks here: the mixed nuts. They are glorious. No low brow peanuts here! Just warmed cashews, almonds, and hazelnuts for $1/glass read more

Leny's Place - Mixed nuts, pudding shots, beer - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a great gem here in Tangletown! So this little area may be a bit hard to find for some, but it's a really cool part of town. Right in the middle of a residential area is a strip of businesses ranging from some of the most well known chefs in the city to a hot dog shop. But Lenny's is such a welcoming place to be that'd I'd probably choose it every time. It's just the kinda place that feels welcoming, come as you are. Reminds me of a ton of places back in the Midwest. They've got TV's everywhere playing any game you desire. Can't see your game from the seat you're in? Just check with the bartender, they'll make sure it's all good and will accommodate for you. Really, they just seem to be down to earth all around. I'm a big fan of the food too. Try a burger you're first time of course, it's the staple. And if you're feeling ready for a cold one I dare you to get a Lenny's Large ; ) read more

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Best bar in all of Seattle. Prove me otherwise. Great food, great drinks, and great prices. Staff is amazing, feels like you're being served at a family bbq. They aren't going to skim you on drinks but also not gonna make some elaborate cocktail. If you're looking to enjoy some food while watching the game then it's great. If you're looking to go out on a Friday and play some pool in a lively bar, then it's also great. Taking it easy? Also great. Pretty dang difficult not to enjoy your time at Leny's. No Seattle Freeze here. Tips - For food: Chicken Gorgonzola Sandwich, Any salad wrap, and Crispy Chicken sandwich are all great For drinks: Make it a Leny's Large. read more

Leny's is like the cantina bar from Star Wars: all manner of characters, jumbo sized cheep brews, space pilots looking for work, and lots of crevices to lounge, chug, yap, or hide your droid from the stormtroopers. There's also a couple of pool tables, a pair of those plastic dart boards, a digital jukebox, and all types of conversation to keep you laughing and looking over your shoulder at the same time. Yes, Leny's is divey and it's also a lot of fun. This is the type of bar that rewards your Seahawks touchdowns with $1 beers while still finding the time and energy to sponsor a local road race. It's a place where it wouldn't be all that surprising to find Tura Satana, Bea Arthur, Bill Clinton, and Bronson Pinchot all sharing a booth in the back while downing an enormous amount of Labatt's. Or something like that. Beyond all this, my favorite aspect of Leny's is the raised area surrounding the bar which sports an array of mismatched old time round stools. Stare at them long enough with a few Leny's larges in you and you just might have found your own tiny piece of dive bar heaven. read more

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OK first I have to tell a story about the time I almost faked having a seizure here. So my friend was in town and we decided to do some day drinking. We went here and got burgers and large beers. I managed to knock mine over, spilling beer everywhere. So I get another one and when the bartender brings it he's like "lemme know if you need anything... like a bib" haha. So the next thing I do is reach for a tater-tot and my elbow just smashes the glass and almost tips a full, giant beer onto the bar. As I'm trying to grab it, I'm like "omfg if I spill this beer there is going to be no way to live it down and ever drink here again... I will have to fake having a seizure and leave here in an ambulance...." I'm like making my fake seizure plans when I manage to steady the beer. Everything was OK. ANYWAY... Leny's is a pretty amazing neighborhood bar. I live a little too far away, and I drink a little too little to be a regular here, so I think I can evaluate it objectively. (I'm probably there 15 times a year, max). First, as long as you aren't dumping beers on the bar like a jackass, the bartenders are pretty friendly, whether you're there every night (as some people clearly are) or not. Patrons too. Put another way, even if you're not a regular, you're not going to get a cold shoulder here. The crowd is a little young some nights, but the vibe is always positive. I've been here with a variety of different people, on any night of the week, and never been vibed out or anything, even though I'm not a regular. If you come on the weekend or during football, it's going to be crowded and loud and lively. There's pool tables and a janky af trivia machine. A Ms. Pac-Man would be a stellar addition. The kitchen is great. The Warrior Burger is probably my favorite hamburger north of the Ship Canal -- hand formed 6oz patty, red onions, fresh tomatoes, good bun -- and the tots are world class. (Obviously props to the little burgers at Mike's Chili Parlor, but these are world class.) There's lot of fresh beer on tap and crap that appeals to the kids, like pudding shots, but I just drink Rainier usually. One of my favorite things to do here is grab the new issue of Thrasher, get a beer and burger and just read the magazine. It's kind of solitary bar pursuit, but I've never had any hassle, and there's good people watching. Bottom line: good vibe, great food, fresh beer, what else do you need? read more

Looks like Alanb didn't have a vax card or mask so he gave the thumbs down. I feel safer at Leny's with them looking out for me and them

Best bar in Seattle, hands down!!!!! If you want a fair priced cocktail or beer, if you need some seriously grubbing good food, if you need to watch a sports game or play some pool, look no further. The best!!! read more

I drive by this place all the time, and I've been to almost every other business in the neighborhood, but even after four years of noticing it, I'd never had a good reason to go inside. Until I heard the magic words, however: "Tater Tots" After I found out they serve those crispy little nuggets, exactly one day elapsed before I waltzed through the doors. The first thing I noticed? The smell of bathroom cleaner. I hate that. I mean, I like it when bars clean their bathrooms. But I hate when I can smell it. Aside from that, there were some good booth options and you could pretty much see a couple TV's from any seat in the place. And it was a good thing we snagged a booth when we got there, because the place filled up pretty quickly. Interesting clientele, that's all I'll say. But let's get to the important part: the Tots. A huge basket of them will cost you $4, and we got mozzarella sticks too (so healthy) for I think $6. Between three of us, we couldn't finish them all. But man, were they good. I can definitely see myself coming back to play darts or pool, or to watch a big game sometime. And I'll save more room for tots next time. read more

Not sure if some of these reviewers have been to a dive bar before. My story of Lenys consists of two parts so far. One, when I moved into the condo complex a block away, I had to call an Uber for a very toasty (drunk) man who had passed out on the corner. Shout out to Renard for letting me know there was a decent dive bar in the neighborhood. Second, after ordering food from the Himalayan Sherpa House, I was told it would take 15 minutes-ish, so I thought fine, why not grab a beer at Leny's and check it out. The bartender (male) was friendly and gave me immediate attention; as a hipster looking white boy, this is not always the case so I appreciated it haha. The bartender took a joke I made at his expense well (the receipt said my server was Princess Nicole) and let me know that they do indeed show UFC fights on the TVs. So I sat down and watched 2 fights with a cold beer as I drooled at the bar food that other people ordered -- seriously, the burger I saw looked amazing. The prices seemed reasonable (4.50 for a craft beer) and theres also pool tables if you're feeling antsy to play with some balls. Overall, seems like it checks all the dive bar boxes for me. A bit crowded, but hey real estate is at a premium in this area. I will be back to try the food and maybe bring a friend. read more

Good neighborhood dive bar. Right before Allen Stone left for his national tour he tweeted to his fans to come join him to say goodbye. This is where he went. Nuff said. Drafts are $4 during normal hours (not happy hour). My Manny's was nice and cold and everything I expected from a Manny's. The bartender was friendly. I think I was the only non-regular here but that was fine. Nobody bothered me and I was able to enjoy my beer in peace which is exactly what I wanted. read more

Multiple Choice Test: 1. If you want a casual dive bar atmosphere with: (a) hefty beer servings (b) tasty tater tots (c) music ranging from Van Halen to Notorious B.I.G. (d) the occasional 60-year old man entertaining the crowed with magician tricks (e) all of the above THEN YES, go to Leny's. 2. HOWEVER, if you do not want a particular bartender named 'Willow": (a) providing bad service (b) complaining about the amount you SHOULD HAVE tipped her (c) sending another local and frequent patron (who I will name "Douglas Fir, based on the shag carpet he calls a beard) to ask your party why you didn't tip her well (d) Willow sharing her story that she "only makes minimum wage..." THEN NO, I would avoid Leny's, especially when Willow is working here. I would have rated this establishment 3-stars overall because of the aforementioned positives. But based on the customer service my group of 6 experienced on a Wednesday night, I downgraded this worse than Standard and Poor's downgrading of the U.S. economy credit rating. This is ironic - because "Standard and Poor" is exactly how I would describe the inappropriate customer service and recession-like bad attitude. It was a complete buzz kill to have bar regular, aka "Douglas Fir", present his hipster aura and shaggy lion's mane to my group of friends and ask why we didn't tip Willow well and say "Are you new here? I don't recognize you" -- while we were just minding our own business. If anything, the evergreen team of Willow and Douglas Fir should have asked us if there was anything wrong with the service we received, or how it can be improved. Granted, this is a dive bar, not exactly the Ritz-Carlton, but it is still a business - and customers should be its focus. Many Seattle dive bars pass the test, and Leny's on occasion - but bartender "Willow" and "Douglas Fir" both fail, especially when they plant and grow their poor attitudes here. read more