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    Roam

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken caesar wrap
    Monica M.

    I'm assuming this is fairly new-ly opened, since I've never heard of this bar in Ballard (in the old Ballard Pizza spot). We stopped in to visit our friend gigging from out of town and if it wasn't for the friend group I don't think we would have stayed very long. The upstairs area is cramped but there's a tiny stage with mirrors for "go-go dancers" and a second bar. We ordered the Hugo cocktail (St.germaine, prosecco, soda, mint, and lemon $13), Chicken Caesar wrap ($16), and Roaman Fries (website says $10 but I remember being charged $12 idk). Hugo cocktail was very watery, almost flat and tasted like lemon slice water. Would not get it again. Roaman Fries... I get the idea but the execution is really poor. Whole roasted cloves thrown on top with whole fried rosemary leaves for bar food is a no. The cloves get stuck in your teeth, as well as the large rosemary leaves are hard to keep on the fries and you're left struggling to eat it while not getting everything stuck in your teeth. It would be so much better if this was all chopped into a nice rosemary aioli dip instead of the strange brown aioli served in a much-too-large ramekin. (Either use a smaller aioli container or increase the portion size) The chicken caesar wrap was ok. Tortilla was cold/not pliable so it fell apart within a few bites, Ordered a vodka soda and it came in a highball glassed chock full of ice. If we go back again I will stick to bevvies that come in cans or bottles. I like the theme of this bar but there's a lot of room for improvement. The bartender was killing it, handling the large crowds chaotically trying to order drinks. So kudos to him!

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    This place is cool and one of the few local spots that plays house music, which we love!

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    Trent had amazing service love the man. Let me play music amazing human being great guy.

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    The Pumphouse Bar & Grill

    The Pumphouse Bar & Grill

    4.0
    (467 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    Want a classic Reuben sandwich? It's good. Thinly sliced corned beef on rye with kraut, cheese,…read moredressing. Pickle on the side is missing. The fries both sweet potato and regular are good. The patty melt is also a winner. Especially when the cook remembers the onions, cheese and sauce. The Philly cheesesteak however is a negative - 5. No salt, no flavor whatsoever. It needs a complete makeover. Horrible unless you have an au jus ( we did not).

    The Pumphouse is right by the Wilberton lightrail for easy access and a safe trip home. The sports…read morebar does have a small parking lot. Don't be surprised by the small building because it plays out fairly large with a lot of seating and viewpoints to watch a game. I was there to watch a World Cup game and it was quite crowded but still comfortable. I ordered shrimp poppers. I had fries too. The bar food was fine. The server had a huge amount of tables and she was definitely running around to get to everyone. Considering the crowd that day I was actually happy with the service. I understand how hard it is to accommodate a huge crowd with the noise along with getting to all of the customers having worked in restaurants in my past. So thanks to our server, we did pay up before the game was done making it easy to leave at the end. I'd go back to the Pumphouse again because of nostalgia and ease! Oh and the location is definitely handy.

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    Bar area
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    LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave

    LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave

    4.0
    (682 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Hours and hours walking around Seattle, we were hungry. Locals helped satisfy the hunger…read more People enjoying the bar side of the restaurant while our family of seven enjoyed the restaurant. By the time we had dinner, although hungry, it was past 8 and we needed to eat a little lighter and mostly had apps, so not sure how light that meal really was. Everyone enjoyed their dish. Because it was a bit cold, my younger sister got the fried chicken ramen. Fried chicken was not chicken katsu but fried chicken. The chicken was a bit salty while the ramen had a good amount of spice to it. Ramen broth was really good, especially on a cold night for me being from Hawaii. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was the cheese perogies. I enjoy perogies and haven't had any while on this trip to Seattle so a bit of a bummer. It was more like cheese ravioli. However best part of dinner was having the family together. And we ended the night on a good note. And the staff, so sweet. We appreciate you all for accommodating our family. See you all on our next family trip.

    Food: 10/10. This is hands-down one of the best Caesar salads I've had in Seattle. The flavor was…read morecompletely mind blowing. I do wish there were more protein added on since you pay extra for the protein but overall, this was a great salad. Definitely filling and worth it. Service: service is great very attentive customer service. Ambiance: I did not expect this eatery to be so spacious. There were people working on their computer. They were folks hanging out with friends for drinks and then there was others just so like myself reading a book or people watching.

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    The Bridge

    The Bridge

    4.1
    (398 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    Easily one of the best sports bars in Seattle…read more I come here whenever I want to watch a game or just get a quick bite, and it's always on point. The cheese curds and wings are ELITE no exaggeration. Staff and management are amazing too. Super chill, welcoming, and they actually take care of you, which you don't always get these days. And they're dog friendly... that alone puts them above a lot of places for me Good food, good vibes, good people. Can't ask for much more.

    If you think all you can get here is bar food, you'd be wrong. There are some amazing proper meals…read moreon the menu that will surprise and delight. Solid beer selection with rotating drafts, and if you're a soda guy, they use all Seattle Soda Company flavors (supporting local business). Had the brisket dinner tonight and that was a very pleasant surprise. Fall apart tender, amazing rich flavor, decadent sauce, with creamy mash. The seasonal veg was brussells sprouts which could have been roasted a bit more to crispy for me but that's a personal preference. This is way more satisfying than the food you'd get at your typical local bar. I've been to The Bridge a half dozen times and every time has delivered. Solid food. Good service. Great outdoor patio. Neighborhood vibes - the type of place where the bartenders know and recognize the locals, and the locals are regulars. I like that. It's a welcoming place, casual, laid back, and though I haven't been there during too many sports games, even when it's on, it doesn't seem to get too rowdy. Brunch is a must do, with options like the Benny flight. Definitely one of the less known brunch spots in my opinion, but even so, can still get busy so go early. Only reason I've done 4 stars is I've had a few times where service was a little slow. Would absolutely return again and again and have recommended to many friends. Keep up the great work team, may you be successful for many years to come.

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    St Patrick's Day options at the bar
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    Wedge salad and pesto chicken

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    Legion Sports Bar

    Legion Sports Bar

    3.8
    (277 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    The server who was moving to Port Townsend in two weeks was…read moreextremely nice sharp a beautiful personality We had to wait for our fried chicken because they had not prepared it quick enough I have to admit it was good it was very very slow in there I think there was only one other couple but I would give it a five star rating and I would go back because it had a wonderful ambience

    My best friend and I decided to check out Legion because we kept hearing about it and wanted to see…read morewhat the hype was about. I made a reservation ahead of time, but when we got there around 8 pm we realized we probably didn't need one because it was seat yourself and still pretty open. No complaints though, it made it easy to grab a table and settle in. The vibe was cool. Definitely a sports bar feel with TVs around, and as the night went on the DJ started getting set up which I can imagine makes it a fun spot on a Friday night for people meeting up after work or hanging out with friends. We decided to share a few things so we could try a little bit of everything. We ordered the catfish bites, lemon pepper wings, garlic parmesan wings, and macaroni and cheese. I'll start with the positives because the service was great. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful, which always makes a difference. Food-wise, it just didn't totally hit for me. The catfish bites had a really tasty batter, but the texture threw me off a little. I personally like my catfish cooked a little harder, and these were a bit soft for my liking. The lemon pepper wings were a little too salty for me, and the wings themselves weren't cooked quite the way I like them. I tend to like my wings cooked a little harder, so these felt a bit soft and bulky to me (if that makes sense). The garlic parmesan wings were okay flavor-wise, but still similar in texture. The macaroni and cheese was okay. Nothing bad, just pretty standard. The menu itself has a good mix of comfort food and bar favorites like chicken and waffles, shrimp & grits, burger & fries....so there are definitely options to try. Overall, the service were great, the vibe was cool and I can definitely see this being a fun spot once the DJ gets going and the place fills up. The food just didn't quite land for me personally this time. I gave it 3 stars, but if Yelp allowed half stars it would probably be closer to a 3.5 for me. I'd still be open to coming back and trying a few other things on the menu.

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    Peach tings 2/5 it was strong which is good but absolutely no peach flavor
    Peach tings 2/5 it was strong which is good but absolutely no peach flavor
    Shrimp toast 3.5/5 Thick, almost Texas style toast but just a small sliver of shrimp paste. The sauce tho, so damn good!
    Shrimp toast 3.5/5 Thick, almost Texas style toast but just a small sliver of shrimp paste. The sauce tho, so damn good!
    Chopped cheeseburger 2/5 fries were super soggy with no real flavor or seasoning. Burger was pretty good but nothing special

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    Chopped cheeseburger 2/5 fries were super soggy with no real flavor or seasoning. Burger was pretty good but nothing special

    Roam - cocktailbars - Updated August 2026

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