May be Seattle's Best Venue! The showbox is historic, its…read moreintimate, it has stunning interior and makes you feel like you are at one of the secret shows in the days long past. If one of your favorite bands comes here, you will have an amazing, close and personal experience! The drinks are good, fairly reasonably priced. It is an STG location, so the service is good and consistent! The Showbox is one of those Seattle venues where the atmosphere is almost as memorable as the show itself. The historic architecture gives the space a distinctive character, while the interior combines old-school concert-hall charm with a gritty, intimate rock-and-roll aesthetic. The exposed brick, high ceilings, dark finishes, and vintage details create a setting that feels authentic rather than overly polished. What really makes The Showbox special, though, is its size. It is large enough to accommodate a great crowd but small enough that you never feel disconnected from the performance. There is an intimacy to the room that makes even a larger touring act feel like they are playing a much more personal show. The sound quality is another major highlight. The relatively compact layout means the music feels immediate and powerful without losing the clarity of the instruments or vocals. You can actually hear and experience the performance rather than simply watching it from a distance. Whether you're standing near the stage or farther back in the venue, the acoustics help create a consistently immersive experience. Overall, The Showbox is a fantastic place to see live music. The unique architecture and decor give it plenty of personality, while the smaller footprint, strong acoustics, and close proximity to the stage create the kind of concert experience that larger arenas simply can't replicate. It feels like a true Seattle institution--and exactly what a great live music venue should be.

This remains a great place to see a concert. Staff is great and very friendly. I needed a phone…read morecharge during a show and the set me up. Interior seems a little dated, but that's ok.

After reading another Yelp review I realized the same folks that had Blue Lightning Brewing also…read morehave Vessel Taphouse. I was very fond of Blue Lightning and was sad when they closed and came over to Vessel to see if they may have beer similar to Blue Lightning. Alas, they did not but had a generous amount of guest taps. A woman who sat several seats away from me either was the (or a) owner and vowed to get their own beer on tap again soon. But unfortunately I didn't make it back before the ownership and the space got revamped again into more of a music venue now known as Club Hektic. This is a relatively new reincarnation and I haven't been here since the change and I don't know what has changed and what has stayed the same from my visit when it was known as Vessel Taphouse. But as Vessel I did enjoy the decor quite a bit. The idea is that it was pirate themed but I walked away thinking it was more Gothic. But either way the atmosphere was sure cool! At a glimpse from pictures online it looks different inside as Club Hektic but the atmosphere still looks alluring.

Vessel Taphouse is a dive bar but a freakin awesome dive bar. Its pirate themed! The drinks were…read moregood, bartender was chill, atmosphere was also chill but probably wild on concert nights. They have three rooms in the bar; the main bar area, a game room, and an event room for concerts and shows. Vessel is a great place to chill with friends or stop by for a drink.

Had a great time at the Crocodile Lounge and venue! The lounge was pre-concert. Opens 1 hour before…read moredoors (with concert ticket). Bartender was friendly, knowledgeable and had great pours! Good selection of beers and liquor. Even grabbed some Animal Fries on a whim. Not bad for bar food. This was a mixed age show so if you wanted to see the show with a beer, they had a separate convenient entrance. The sound quality was excellent as well. Overall the staff was very good (security, bartender, runners).

We came to see a band (The Record Company) we really enjoyed, but unfortunately the overall…read moreexperience means we won't be coming back. The drink prices were shockingly high -- $16 for a small beer and $23 for a basic gin and soda. For a group of four, it added up fast and felt completely out of line with what you'd expect, even for Seattle. Honestly, it felt more expensive than drinks at Seahawks games, which says a lot. On top of that, the staff interaction didn't help. I asked a simple question about the move to the new location and was met with a very unfriendly, unwelcoming response. It just added to the overall negative experience. Really disappointed. We came for a great night out and left feeling like we got ripped off.

Amazing venue for their Summer Outdoor Concert Series! Fantastic band choices, great wine and beer…read moreoptions, along with consistently friendly service. The view is beautiful! Make sure to bring a blanket and chair, if you haven't reserved a table. Warning: It can get really windy! Have fun :)

I love this venue! It is small, great music at Battle of the Bands 2017. I would absolutely come…read morehere again, except... apparently they sell cigars, and there are 2 men next to us who bought them and are now smoking them. Really, this is a beautiful place, and I want to give it 5 stars, but I can't, given the smoke.

Great live music, great crowd, fun bar! Came across this…read morebar while bar hopping after the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival 10/6/18. Decent dance floor and the band is elevated, great idea! Super fun!

We went on a Wednesday night after seeing a bingo sign posted outside, and are so glad we did!…read moreEveryone was super friendly, and there was a great selection of drinks. There was a lot to do aside from the bingo, including darts, beer pong, and free pool. It was connected to the little bakery next door which stayed open late to allow people to order food from there, which was nice! Overall, a great place to chill!

I'm a huge sucker for "dive" bars. Love the live music, there needs to be so much more of that in…read morethe greater Seattle area! Bartenders are on top of it, TVs are plentiful and there is a pretty friendly crowd of regulars. They also have karaoke from time to time.

Visited Engels Pub in Edmonds for the first time this past Sunday night, and had a really good time…read moreenjoying karaoke and a couple drinks. Bartender handled the crowd with ease, and the KJ kept the party mood going as a LOT of people were there to sing. One issue that evening caused by the fryer being out of service, so there was no bar food available. All in all - Engels Pub delivered a good karaoke party experience, and I think we'll be going back soon.

We've been to several events here as it's walking distance from friend's house; otherwise it's…read morestreet parking. Cozy venue; music a bit loud so we bring ear buds or sit/stand as far away from the stage. Staff are cool and friendly.

This is one of the most intimate spots in all of metro Seattle. Very dark, relaxed and informal…read more We enjoyed the musical stylings of the Ron Weinstein Trio. Jazz with a twist. Mellow and moody, it went a little deeper than I'm used to, in a good way. I don't really do infused liquors that often. My friends that do, tell me there are wonderful cocktails amongst the Seamonsters. The ladies we were sitting with all had a glass of Chardonnay (but I'm thinking they meant to say Cabernet Sauvignon). Then the weirdest convo ever; my buddy Cliff, asked them where they got the wine(?) Their reply? "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS" and with that they all left. Even Mrs. E. couldn't explain it. 07/25

We went to Millers for the first time for a comedy show. It was nice to go somewhere local and not…read morehave to deal with traffic. Venue is intimate, has a variety of seating from high tables to cozy couches and chairs. The wine selection is limited but enough. You can bring your own food to the venue which is nice. The service from the staff was amazing, helpful in choosing a wine and friendly all around. Great little venue with a big heart, we'll be back if they keep bringing the entertainment! Thank you Millers.

The nicest people, the loveliest venue, a magical evening. While I was there, one of the artists,…read moreBYLAND (who was phenomenal, by the way - totally blew me away when I had come to see one of the other artists), remarked that Millers was her favorite venue to play in, and honestly I can see why. My husband and I got there early and managed to snag one of the couches. Couldn't have had a better experience, really. I even got to pet a sweet doggo! If you have the chance to see a show there, DO IT. You will not be disappointed.

Finally got some sets at the front of the mezzanine level. Seating is a bit steeper up here so it's…read moreless likely to have your view impeded if someone tall sits in front of you. Loved watching Harry Potter and the Cursed Child here. The illusions and magic tricks were amazing to see with full view of the entire stage. I'd definitely choose seats up here again.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child- The Temu Edition…read more I attended the opening-night performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on August 22, 2026, and the experience was shockingly disorganized. Before the show, guests were stuck in endless lines that appeared to lead nowhere, while other lines less than 25 feet away reached the same destination. There was no useful signage and very little staff guidance explaining where anyone was supposed to go. Inside the theater, the sound quality was atrocious. Even from Section MF2, Row AA, I frequently could not understand what the performers were saying. Ushers also repeatedly moved through the theater using bright flashlights, creating constant visual interruptions. It became impossible to remain immersed in the show. I have previously seen Cursed Child in both London and New York, so I expected some differences from a touring production....This was not simply a smaller version, however. The performances and choreography seemed poorly synchronized, while the venue's sound and audience management made an already disappointing production even worse. I was so frustrated that I left before intermission. For the price of these tickets, patrons deserve substantially better organization, sound quality, and theater management. Compared with the productions in London and New York, this genuinely felt like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Temu Edition

Wow. This place is gorgeous. I rarely come to laundromats but needed to do some big loads. The…read moreattendant was so friendly and helpful and made sure I knew how to load money on my laundry card. They have plenty of washers and dryers and I did all my laundry (which would have been 12 loads at home) in two of the XL washers. Looking back, I could have used smaller washers to do them but that's okay. The XL washers cost $13.25. Feels like a really good deal. The place was clean with nice sinks, granite countertops... I'm so impressed.

Nice washers although dryers absolutely suck and it takes 20 tries just to dry your laundry. After…read morelegit 40 minutes on each dryer we used. 4 of them. None of our stuff is dried.