The Sunset Tavern
4.5 (757)music_venue
4.5 (757)An intimate subterranean music venue and cocktail spot anchoring Ballard Avenue with tightly packed rock shows and clear sound.
Description
Anchoring Ballard Avenue Northwest, this long-running music venue and cocktail spot centres on intimate shows in a downstairs live room equipped with a backstage and Betty's Room. Visitors find a chill area to sit inside before events, reasonable drink prices, and merch alongside clear, balanced sound that avoids overwhelming the space. The tightly packed room can feel crowded when a show sells out.
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Good to know
No food servedNo vertical IDsDifficult parkingDownstairs venue
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