A friendly dive bar in Ballard! If you're looking for a true to definition gritty dive bar, this isn't it, but this one is nice and friendly! There's classic American food-- burgers, fish and chip, sandwiches, etc., and a selection of beer. There's two pool tables and a couple arcade games. Patrons are usually nice. Sometimes the place really fills up! read more

The Sloop Tavern - Philly Cheesesteak - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to stop for a beer and watch the game or just sit and hang out, the bartender who served was so kind and if I lived closer this would definitely become a regular spot. Food is good, bathroom was super clean and it's cozy but bright. 10/10! read more

I've always been a fan of dive bars bc I hate getting overcharged for basic food/drinks and I prefer the laid back atmosphere over the hype. I was pleasantly surprised by The Sloop. I stopped in on a windy weekday night. My husband and I both got layed off essentially and we needed a date night out really bad. I was surprised to find how lively it was on a rainy weekday night and it was after 9PM. The people were nice and it was pretty busy. They have a juke box, 1 plastic/automated dart board, and a pool table and really cool antique memorabilia that made me fall in love with this local divey spot. The bartender/server was incredibly nice, honest, and knowledgeable of the menu items. She did not hold back and I appreciated that. I forgot her name (possibly Kaydee), but she mentioned she had been working at The Sloop for over 20 years. She made alterations to our order for us with zero difficulty and was extremely pleasant. She allowed us to try a few draft beer samples before making a selection, which was really nice. My husband got a full steak dinner special (recomended by another patron) and definetly overordered bc we brought home a ton of leftovers. The hit for me was the 55 oz gigantic beer that I got to slug around after trying a few complimentary samples. It was filled with deliciousness and was very fun to hold. The fantastic painted murals all down the alley and in the back of the bulding were anlother highlight. Overall I really enjoyed the experience and will definitely return. read more

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Awesome old school dive bar with great local tap list! Food looked good, but not enough vegetarian options to make it a regular stop.

Great place for fish & chips or salmon. Great prices and they have a wide selection of food from seafood to burgers and steak and yummy chowder and salads. I've never had a bad meal the many times I've been there. Their desserts are yummy - homemade, too!! Friendly service and love the nautical decor. read more

A great old school tavern we usually visit every time we're in Seattle. So convenient for us on our way to visit the Ballard Locks. Parking is easy. The service is quick, friendly & efficient. The Fish & Chips are great, so with the burgers. For sure, we'll visit again on our next trip to Seattle. Forgot to mention the ambiance, pretty laid back and friendly. read more

This is a bar that has the Cheers vibe, where everybody or somebody knows your name. Bartenders are funny, welcoming and manage big and sudden crowd so well. Food is always tasty, never a disappointment. read more

We stopped in before a movie at the Nordic museum. I've missed going to dive bars! The Green carpet is a vibe. There are 2 Pool tables and a few arcade games. Plenty of indoor seats and 3-4 Outside tables. The beer was average. There are even Lottery cards for sale. read more

The Sloop Tavern - Reubens frosty and maritime dark ale - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great dive bar with great service! Food is average and cheap! Oh yeah and a great price on beer! I've been going to The Sloop for years and years. One of my favorite spots in Ballard to grab a quick beer and eats. Dog friendly and they have a small area for outside seating when the sun is out. Darts and pool too! read more

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The Sloop is a great Ballard tavern with super good food that is always served fresh ! The Burgers are great and the Fish and Chips are the BEST around!. All the sandwiches and salads are super delicious! It's a local neighborhood gathering spot. Everyone that works and hangs out there is always friendly! Thank you Sloop! :) read more

Very busy bar. One person working the bar and one cook! Took a bit of time to order drink and to place a food order. Had three piece of fish, they are small but tasty. Could have used a bit longer in the fryer (golden brown) and some salt. Fries were yummy! read more

Sloop is amazing. The burgers really hit the spot when you're hungry. They're simple, straightforward burgers and fries and the food comes out quickly. The beers on tap are exactly what I want when I come to Sloop and it's easy ordering at the counter. It's got a classic vibe and I've enjoyed it every time I visited. It's low-key, casual, and nice for hanging out with friends after an active day. I hope this place never closes down. read more

Excellent vibe. Pretty wide open, way bigger inside than it looks. Pool, arcade games, affordable bar food. Clean-ish. Pints or giant beers, good selection on tap and in bottles. Off the Ballard Ave drag so definitely more of a locals bar. read more

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Sloop is a cozy spot in Ballard. We enjoyed two plates of 2-piece cod fish and chips that came with the option of regular fries, waffle fries, or salad. There were multiple choices for dips/dressings as well, and we chose to try the blue cheese for our salad. Salad portions were generous, the fish were fresh, and we really liked the waffle fries. The staff who served us was attentive and friendly too. There were some game machines on the other side of the bar -- looked like a fun place to come with friends on evenings! read more

The Sloop Tavern - IG: @hungrywires - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great place to stop by if you're around the area. I was at the Ballard Lock and after me and my friend came here for lunch. Found out this place is awesome. Cozy, vibing, and dive bar style. I looked at the menu and wow the food here is great and generous price for what the economy is nowadays. Mostly everything is still under $10! You can't beat that. I will support this local Tavern fosho! Overall, definitely will be back here! read more

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A neighborhood favorite! The ambiance is always friendly and warm--it's not too big or small of a bar and with the layout and lighting it feels cozy. I come here for the games (buck hunter and occasionally, darts) and the beers (option to go big at 34 and 55oz). We got nachos to share and it was okay, it was a bit salty so the sour cream was helpful. read more

Nautical themed Ballard Bar on the "outer limits", so it's not in the typical twenty-something Ballard fray. Nightly food specials make it hard to choose from the special and the regular menu items. Home to beer batter fish and chips huge schooners of beer "the sloop". The Nachos are good and plenty even on the half order, and there is a good selections of apps. Roomy tables, bar seating, and pool tables make for a fun place. The service is friendly and attentive. read more

The Sloop Tavern - a neon sign for the tavern - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Sloop Tavern is a classic nautical theme bar, on a similar wavelength to Lock and Keel, another Ballard classic. The beer is relatively cheap, the food is as well, and both are tasty! There are two pool tables, a few games like darts and shooting, and plenty of seating. A good spot to grab a beer and play pool, can get busy on weekend nights but is never overly crowded. Service is good, a short line at the bar usually but the folks are really nice and experienced. read more

The Sloop is the last tavern in Ballard so of course my wife and I had to go check it out. Free parking can be found on the street or in the back of the Sloop. Visa and MasterCard are accepted forms of payment. Indoors one will find: pull tabs, arcade games, darts, pool tables and TVs. The Sloop offers a decent selection of craft draft beer. The Sloop offers an extensive food menu that pairs nicely with beer. My wife and I each ordered a Sloop size (34oz) Manny's and Seapine IPA for $10 each. Frosty deliciousness paired nicely with a sunshiny day. We shared the Mini Corn Dog (qty 8) appetizer for $5. My wife loves these little nuggets so she was thrilled to see them listed on the menu. Our server, Wil was outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, funny and happy. If you like unassuming and unpretentious places as much as my wife and I do, be sure to drop into The Sloop the next time you're in Ballard. Thank you Sloop for keeping it chill. read more

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Solid dive neighborhood bar - it gets packed here on the weekends with the locals. Love they have mini corn dogs. They are so cute and filling! Great accompaniment to whatever you're drinking at the tavern. Check this place out if you're by the locks - the chicken strip meal looked out of this world and I can't wait to try it next time I'm there. read more

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The food portions are generous as well as delicious! Fish and chips were great and the coleslaw was a good addition. We'll be back for take out for beach picnic evenings! read more

Picked up lunch for coworkers a couple Fridays ago. Cheeseburger was ok. Cheap price and tasted like it. The club sandwich was atrocious and my order of a burger dip. Are you kidding me. Two frozen hamburger Patty's no seasoning. Slapped on a slightly toasted roll and that's it no cheese huh? Au Jus was tasteless. Couldn't even eat half of it. Never again read more

OMG, THE BURGERS! Don't bother with any other food here. Do yourself a favor and get a cheeseburger. You'll thank me later. The only other cheeseburger in Ballard I really like and will go out of my way for is at Giddy Up's, but I live close enough to Sloop to walk there. You can play songs via the TouchTunes jukebox, play pool, play pinball (and they have the Ghostbusters pinball machine), and buy pull-tabs. The only thing you can't do here is drink liquor, because they don't have a liquor license. And you probably can't get naked in here, either. At least, I wouldn't advise it. And that sucks. The liquor part. But, whatever. Get a Rainier beer and a cheeseburger, and your life will suddenly be ten times better. read more

A classic old town dive bar in Ballard with pool tables, darts and pull tabs. The highlight for me are the burgers which are actually really solid for bar food. My go-to is a bacon and blue cheese burger with choice of grilled or raw onions and a wide selection of potato/fry options. We've always had the same blonde bartender/server and while I don't know her name, she's always got a great attitude and takes excellent care of our group. read more

Top 3 bar burgers ive ever had! My buddy and I are about to drive 4 hours to eat one and bring like 5 home.

Best fried food in Ballard They have all the good stuff: Mozzarella sticks Wings Fries (extra crispy) Onion rings Chicken tendies 34 oz beers read more

The Sloop always make you feel welcome and at home. It's a part of Ballard that is a hold over from days gone by. I have never had a bad meal here and the price is right. A great value. They have weekly dinner specials. Friday and Monday is steak night. It's big, juicy and always cooked perfect. Comes with salad and baked potato. It's big enough for two, or take home leftovers. Burgers are the best as well. It is the best price for a quality steak in Ballard. Great staff as well. I hope this institution never leaves, it's special. read more

The Sloop is a good-ole northwest tavern where local fisherman and landlubbers alike can kick back with a cold one after a long day. It's right on the western edge of Ballard, so it isn't infested with hipsters like some other beer halls in our tiny burg. Thirsty? Choose from the brews. Hungry? Club sandwich and chicken burger are tops. The food is good and prices are reasonable. Order a giant Slooper beer or a schooner, but be patient with service. Relax and enjoy Ballard the way it used to be: friendly and unhurried. They've got some swag items for sale, too. Here are some of my fantasy tag-line ideas that aren't quite ready for prime time: Get your Sloop on. --------------- Regroup at The Sloop. --------------- Sloop in the slip? Slip into The Sloop. -------------- Be a super Slooper...sail on in. -------------- 65 years and still Sloopin' -------------- Sloopersize me! read more

The Sloop Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've lived in Ballard for years and LOVE this place. Friendly staff and patrons! The best bar food and cold beers etc!

I love sloop! Been coming for years now, the staff is always so great! We really enjoy Cindy and Karl. Patrick is great too if he's around! Always a great experience and have always left happy. Recommend it to everyone I know! read more

This place doesn't make any apologies for what it is, a hole in the wall with great food and large cold beers at a reasonable price. Hungry? I strongly recommend the BLT, Reuben, or club sandwich (not on the menu) with seasoned waffle fries. If you order the club sandwich (my favorite), split it. You'll thank me later. This sandwich is huge and soooooo good! Thirsty? Their huge beers are cheap, and cold! (no full bar) read more

The Sloop Tavern - Club sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Sloop is the best dive in town. Plenty of games, TV's, and sometimes a few dogs pop in. Prices are fair and the people are great. Sloop rocks dude. read more

Love this place, great food friendly staff and the jut box has a wide variety of music! I left my phone one night while here and when my friend called it the bartender picked it up and stayed after close so I could come grab it. Drinks are very reasonably priced as well! Definitely my favorite bar in my neighborhood. read more

The Sloop Tavern is the perfect antidote to the typical, upscale Ballard Bar. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a craft cocktail but sometimes I just want a large, cold stein of cheap beer and some bar food. The Sloop is celebrating its 65th year in Ballard and hopefully it's around for another 65. The Sloop is a no-frills kind of bar with cheep beer (you can get a 32oz stein for about $4), pool tables, buck hunter, and pull tabs. It reminds me of a typical townie bar from the Midwest. The patrons are a nice mix of new Ballard residents and "old timers." And the food far exceeds expectations. Fish and chips are solid and their buffalo wings are the best wings in Seattle-- and I'm not being hyperbolic about the wings. The wings are super tender and fall off the bone, nice crispy edges, and they're meaty. See you at the Sloop! read more

The Sloop Tavern - Best buffalo wings in Seattle. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the place to grab a meetup after sailing rock climbing playing together at the Golden Gardens or the Locks Beer and good bar food See ya then. read more

Take a seat and get yourself a Sloop sized draft beer. You will find yourself right at home here if you are a dive bar fan like myself and so many others. This place has so much personality you can taste it before you even walk in. Most important to me though is that a dive bar has good food and Sloop delivers here. Typical bar menu but they take their food seriously so everything is good including one of the best burgers in the city. Sloop Tavern is absolutely my kind of place and I hope to be a regular at some point. I'm working on it. read more

Nice place to grab lunch. Great burgers. Clean. a certain ambiance. Cole slaw a bit bland, but good.

Friendly, tasty, cheap. The best locals spot we've yet found in Ballard. No hard alcohol, but a good selection of ciders and beer. Probably wine, too, but I have gone there yet. Pool is pretty cheap and there's a variety of other games. read more

Awesome little dive off the beaten path. A must go to bar in Ballard! Great food, atmosphere and cold beer!

OK, I know this is just a dive bar. And I've been here before and it's been what you'd expect. The food is kind of like a diner would have... Which doesn't mean that it's bad. I've had some decent burgers and some palatable fish and chips here. Today however was a different story. It was around 4 PM when I arrived. I hadn't eaten lunch so I was really hungry. I sat down and the female bartender came and took my order of a Seapine IPA and a bacon cheeseburger with fries. The place was "lightly" occupied. There were a number of people seated at the bar and some guys playing pool, but it was a very chill atmosphere. I didn't see anybody eating, just drinking. For some reason that I can't fathom, and certainly not due to any kind of rush or busyness, my food took a really long time to get to me. The kitchen wasn't cooking for anybody else so I don't know how that happened. I heard the bell ring indicating an order was ready, which I assumed was mine, and looked forward to my meal arriving, but my server didn't show up until at least five minutes later, after a second bell. And, horror of horrors, though no surprise, my food was cold. The french fries looked like they had been cooked over and over again and they were cold. The burger was cold. The place wasn't busy, no other food was coming out of the kitchen, why was my food cold? I wish I were the type of person who would say, nicely of course, it's cold please get me a fresh one or whatever, but I'm not. I'm glad sites such as yelp exist where you can talk about your experiences without a big confrontation. The bartender, my server was a very nice lady. She was super sweet and friendly and I liked her personally. I don't know if she went AWOL when my burger was first ready though, but she definitely let me down with the cold meal! 11/14/2019 I revisited The Sloop with some friends, despite my unfortunate experience the prior visit. Although the place was popping, we were happy with the service. I decided to take a chance and order the fish and chips (I chose waffle Fries). Everything came out hot and delicious! This was a good visit! And I will be back. read more