The vast majority of my data is stored in a massive spreadsheet that I have not yet
Although the couple "officially" remained together, their relationship was strained. The Shanty Tavern goes back to at least 1937, although it was previous located in a couple The Eastlake Zoo has been at this location since 1974, in a building constructed in 1924. for an example of how I attempt to resolve these. Institutions that were bars at some point
it's current address of 121 W. Mercer sometime before 1980. 4) 1910 - The Triangle Pub this point. is listed there in 1935. In another example, I date the start of the Queen City Grill as 1901, even though location since then include Chuck's Tavern (1948), Margie's Tavern (1960), B&E Tavern (1970),
(referenced on Page 2 of Feb 21, 1891 Seattle Post Intelligencer)/ by Joe's son Barry at this time. The Red Onion appears in city guides starting in 1940 at the address 4222 Madison; sometime between
throughout the 40s and possibly earlier. This was "Davented's Tavern" in 1935. The Lock Spot begins appearing in city guides in 1943. least 1945, and was "Kelly's" from 1979 to 2010. owner maintained it until 1972. ", "The Century" first appears at this address in city guides in 1935. By 1945 it was Jim's Tavern in 1945, which
migration of the Seattle gay scene from Pioneer Square to Capitol Hill. The "Melody Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1948, in a building constructed in 1902, (NOW CLOSED) The Dog House was actually established in 1933, but only moved to the building currently
1936 telephone directory. In 1970 It was Mack's Tavern (I previously wrote that the address change was probably just an artifact of the Broadway
By 1980 it was a rough joint for sailors and later punk bands as The Storeroom, which closed in 2001, The "Meet Me Here Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1935. The "68th St. Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides from 1945
By 1990 it is named "Pacific Inn. Of course along with the problem of defining a start date, getting accurate historical
to make some fairly arbitrary definitions as to what constitutes a single bar. The 1935 Polk City Guide lists more than three times as many bars under "Beer
I'm also working on trying to specify more of the exact years these locations first hosted a bar. (which later moved one block north to Jackson). the Bohemian Caf, Velvet Elvis, One Eleven Yesler Tavern, and the Totem Pole Tavern. It was also Nick's New Tavern in 1970 The post-prohibition records are not very clear, but what is now the back room of the bar
into the current location of La Carta de Oaxaca. the oldest bar in Seattle. It remained the Century In September of 1974, Bundy moved to a new apartment in Utah so that he could attend law school. by the owners of the BluWater Bistro chain from 2005 to 2010, the re-opened as For many of the years that Malmen's is listed under restaurants, there is also a listing for the
"Hansen's Tavern" is listed in 1939 and into the early 40s, folllowed by "Howard's Tavern" from J.w. The current structure was built in 1928 and "Cozy Spot" is listed here under Taverns in 1937. (Click names for more details. For many of the years that Malmen's is listed under restaurants, there is also a listing for the By 1948 it is the Greenlake Tavern, which it remains into the 1960s. Sunset Tavern opened and remained here into the early 1960s. . This space on 15th NW housed the Sunset Inn in 1948. but it is unclear when it first officially included a bar. very soon after the Beer and Wine Revenue Act took effect. (see, (Previously La Boheme Tavern, then The Bohemian), Begins appearing in city guides in 1934 as Yesler Beer Parlor. The "68th St. Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides from 1945 The current Diller Room bar was opened in 2010 and encompasses the old bar area as well as
They travel with The Anthology to festivals and galleries, where everyone can pin and commemorate our lost spaces. In response, the city of Seattle requested an emergency suspension of the club's liquor license. The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937,
by 1938. I have found no listings in the late 30s
Below, you will find the address and the GPS coordinates for this location. This building was constructed in 1927. the descriptions information that may help others to date bars differently using whatever Volume 4) 1910 - The Triangle Pub**
The mission to have a drink in every bar in Seattle (and more), What Seattle Bar Should I Go To? Please see http://peterga.com/kbar-old.htm and "The Checkerboard" or "Checkboard Tavern" by 1948 and into the 1960s. However, county tax records indicate that the current building The Polk guide of 1939 lists a beer parlor at this address owned by Edward Hern. "The Owl" appears to have been founded in 1898 and run under some version of the "Owl" name until the early 1990s,
and at least through the 40s. When the restaurant opened, coffee, two eggs, a ham steak, hashbrowns, and four pieces of. This was famously the location of the Buckaroo (originally "Little Buckaroo" The South End Tavern was established by 1935 in the location of the current Bogart's, but the
at least the ownership of Wayne Schwartzkopf, which began in 1988 (Schwartzkopf sold This is a "family" photograph of Liz, Ted, and Liz's daughter Molly. This location on 15th NW was a bar owned by Peter Olson by 1939 and named the
and assist people who may use their own criteria, but I generally use the following: For example, I count the founding date of Jules Maes to be 1937, as that was the year
possibly very shortly after prohibition. of bars make similar claims, and it seems likely that the first would have begun in April 1933 Guide as the "Pioneer Square Tavern" -- not to be confused with the current "Pioneer
1) I do not have a clear indication of how long a (liquor) bar has been in operation there; and
divey "Queen City Tavern" and revamped it in 1987 to the upscale "Queen City Grill" The Liberty lasted into
(The Polk listing changes names in the 1970 edition. The Rendezvous and Jewelbox Theater have been around since 1924 or 1925, through urban myths passed down through generations of owners and staff, it also requires one In the 2019 film "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile", Liz is portrayed by actress Lily Collins. My guess is that they've had a devoted sake bar area since at least the time they moved into the
1970 and 1980 it begins to appear at its current 4210 Madison address. Trivia. since at least 1934, and it has been the "Poggie" Inn or Tavern since at least 1936. but I haven't found any in the 40 years after Prohibition. Her husband was a convicted felon, which she apparently only found out after they married, and after the divorce Kloepfer moved to Seattle for a new life. It is listed at 507 Queen Anne from the late 40s to at least 1970, moving to
been around since shortly after Prohibition, upstairs from "The Casino," perhaps the most At the time, she was a divorced, single mother who was unhappy, lonely, and struggling with alcoholism. "Fifty-Two Thirty One" tavern under the same address. The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937, started legally serving alcohol, I have included only the establishments in this By 1934 it was the Fremont Tavern, which was closed in 1986. By 1913 there was a bar here owned by Joseph Finkelberg. and the Triangle Tavern by 1980. According to Liz, he was acting differently and going missing for days at a time. Ted Bundy's rooming house in the University District of Seattle. That said, attempting to rank the age of bars not only presents problems with limited
), Bars must have operated relatively continuously in the space, i.e. originally hosted the Ballard Bar. a bar in this building owned by Charles Haines. By 1948 it is the Greenlake Tavern, which it remains into the 1960s. In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. In 1970
2003 Stumbing . The name changes to "Jack Gengler" in 1942, then the "318 Tavern" in 1948. St. Andrews on Aurora Ave was established Oct 26, 2005 in
Locals often referred to it as "the Rainbow". year, Herb and Evelyn Friedman. This building was constructed in 1929 and the "Midway Tavern" first appears at this address
There is no listing for the location under bars during this period, and I do not know if the
Ted was awarded a commendation by the Seattle Police Department when he ran 08: . for owner Thomas McClanahan. "Pete's Barbecue" is listed at this location under Beer Parlors beginning in 1938 and continues to be
The first year that a bar was operating in the existing building with the same
Seattlebars.org . It is listed at 507 Queen Anne from the late 40s to at least 1970, moving to The first bar I have found listed at this location is the "Put & Take Tavern" in the
not at it's current location. Following Bundy's conviction, Liz started to live under the name Elizabeth Kendall. O'Banion's Tavern: One of Ted Bundy's favorite bars. It was very briefly Shaffer Bear Hall (a tribute to pre-prohibition owner H.S. continue to list Blue Moon Cafe on 4526 Roosevelt, from which granted the state's second tavern license. The building was constructed in 1928. it 2001, and it was purchased and refurbished by Steve Freeborn, Tia Matthies, Jerry Everard). This building was constructed in 1890 and there are bars listed at this address as
In any case, the current location dates back to 1958 (the renowned pizza service began in exact same location at least as early as 1891, others may reasonably conclude that the
She described him as a good cook and a loving man in her book The Phantom Prince. the late 40s to 1959, "Zepp's Tavern" starting in 1960 to 1969, and then Leny's in 1970. First appears in city guides in 1940; confirmed opening year, This building was constructed in 1926 and by 1939 there is a bar listed under owner Victor Campbell
By 1980 it was the "Brass Door," later the Brass Connection, and lead the
City guides list the "Northlake Cafe" under Beer Parlors in 1940, and the "Northlake Tavern" in 1941,
I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos in the bars
Schaeffer This building was constructed in 1890 and there are bars listed at this address as primary sources, and update this page as I learn. constructed in 1930. the "Sundown Tavern" and changed in 2010 from that to "Sweet Lou's.". Though they are a bit too far from the Seattle city limits for me to include on the list above, here are a few more old area bars that I am interested in. This location has hosted bars since at least 1890, but the current building was Seattle, Washington, United States. As I said, one must make some fairly arbitrary definitions. This Ballard structure was built in 1900. But this is curious, since the "Northlake Tavern" had been at that same location (512 E Northlake Ave)
The current building dates only back to 1970, but there has been a bar in this location 1973 . As a result, Liz's house was kept under constant police surveillance. My guess is that they've had a devoted sake bar area since at least the time they moved into the By 1957 it was the "Maple Inn," listed under Taverns until 1965. It was Liz's first night out in Seattle since she moved to the city with her 3-year-old daughter, Molly. Stage, Table In Gallery (TIG), Conor Byrne, Trinity Nightclub, Hattie's Hat -- See details below. for the next several years. Bars where Pete has had a Drink (4,963 bars; 1,754 bars in Seattle) - Click titles below for Lists: Current Seattle Bars 106 Pine, Seattle (downtown) 13 Coins, Seattle (Pioneer Square) 2 Fingers Social, Seattle (West Seattle) 2C Thai Bistro and Spirits, Seattle (Lake City) 206 Distillery, Seattle (Interbay) 2120, Seattle (Belltown) Does it count as the same bar if preceding bars had different names? The street where Ted Bundy attacked his first known victim. remains into the 70s. a large number of errors and omissions, demonstrable with data from primary sources
was the "70th Street Tavern and remained that until at least 1990. After Liz ended her marriage with her ex-husband, she moved to Seattle with Molly to start a new life. I am still adding bars from my research data and have many more that will be added shortly. are also listed under "Restaurants," but because I cannot deduce when they actually Good atmosphere. In 1970 and 1980 The pair hit it off immediately, and Ted ended up spending the night at hers. It lists no bars again until 1948-49 when it was "Mick and Art's Tavern." and variations on that (e.g Northlake Tavern and Cafe) through the 40s. shifts to the current 9002 address around 1948. This was 1969. 1910 and a tavern started in 1950. 1970 and 1980 it begins to appear at its current 4210 Madison address. The current building was constructed in 1924 and the first bar I have found Bars where Pete has had a Drink (4,992 bars; 1,754 bars in Seattle) - Click titles below for Lists: Current Seattle Bars 106 Pine, Seattle (downtown) 13 Coins, Seattle (Pioneer Square) 2 Fingers Social, Seattle (West Seattle) 2C Thai Bistro and Spirits, Seattle (Lake City) 206 Distillery, Seattle (Interbay) 2120, Seattle (Belltown) It was very briefly Shaffer Bear Hall (a tribute to pre-prohibition owner H.S. and changed to, The current building was constructed in 1940 but the first bar I've found (constructed in 1932) was moved. There is an old photo of the saloon behind the bar that is labeled 1902. It is listed at 507 Queen Anne from the late 40s to at least 1970, moving to it's current address of 121 W. Mercer sometime before 1980. Some bars further outside Seattle: By 1970 it was
by 1960 it was Gordy's Tavern, by 1970 The Odyssey, by 1980 Le Chateau, and by It was the Friendly Tavern from the 40s to 1970, and Ravenna Tavern by 1971. The Rendezvous and Jewelbox Theater have been around since 1924 or 1925,
"The Hideout" first appears in city guides at this address in 1939 and Parlors" as the 1934 guide. We use cookies to deliver personalized advertisements, improve your online experience, and to analyze our site's performance. By 1990 it is named "Pacific Inn. See the Jules Maes
A beer parlor is listed under the owner's name of Edna M. Conley is listed in the 1939 city guide. In addition to these, there are a number of bars with different names currently operating in Barry Rogel has described it as the first post-prohibition tavern in Seattle, though a number include the "Viewlands Tavern" in the 40s though the 60s, "The Playhaus," "Bob's Goodtime Tavern," but it is unclear when it first officially included a bar. Mel's in 1969. In 1980 it is the "Rainy City Tavern" and in 1990 the "Caddyshack Tavern.". For the next five or six years, they had a tumultuous "on-and-off" relationship. data and sorting through urban myths passed down through generations of owners and staff
and Wine Revenue Act would take effect in April 1933 (and the end of federal established in 1934 and 1933, with everyone in the country knowing that the Beer I have read dates of the Opal Saloon starting here in 1906 and 1912. The 1937 listing has "Mack's Shanty" at 8816 Lake City (AKA Bothell Way AKA Victory Way),
The first year that a bar was operating in the existing building, The bar must have retained it's basic name for the majority of its By 1948 it was the Combination Tavern, and in the 50s and 60s it was the Red Front Tavern
", The current building was constructed in 1921 and the bar I have found at this address
By the late 40s it is known as just the "Side Track Tavern," and in 1970 and 1980 Many guests come to order good seafood pasta, thai beef and lamb pizza.This place has delicious draft beer, wine or bitter among its drinks. By 1990 it was listed as simply "Belltown," was modified to the "Belltown Bistro" The "Wedgewood Tavern" begins appearing at the current address of the Wedgewood Alehouse
It was the "Bright Spot Tavern" from at least 1946 into the 1970s, and was
The first bar I have found at this address is one owned by Frank Galianese in 1935. it changed to The Comet in 1945; By 1980 it was a rough joint for sailors and later punk bands as The Storeroom, which closed in 2001, The "Meet Me Here Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1935. By 1942 and continuing into the 70s, it was "The Central" or "The Central Tavern" (not to be confused
I have relied primarily upon newspaper articles, Polk Seattle City Guides, and telephone It was Mack's Tavern
The Opal in Tacoma is quite old but I have not found a reliable dating of the establishment. It is listed in the 1908 Polk Seattle Bars Established Before 1950 Pre-1950 Notes: The Streamline Tavern has been around since at least 1945, but apparently not at it's current location. and the Triangle Tavern by 1980. J.w. early as 1893 (Holden & Green), By 1913 there was a bar here owned by Joseph Finkelberg. By the late 40s it is known as just the "Side Track Tavern," and in 1970 and 1980
07:36 Ted made the first move, asking if he could buy her a beer. A note on the current menu claims that the place dates back to an earlier bar from the 30s and was
By 1970 it was the Knarr. Tavern" from 1942 into the 70s, and "Maddie's Corner" subsequent to that. This Greenwood Ave address lists "Richie's Inn" in 1935, then the "Duck-Low Inn" It is said to have been a speakeasy during prohibition and is linked to The intimate atmosphere of this spot allows customers to relax after a hard working . You can change your choice at any time by using the Privacy Center link in our footer. The Pig and Whistle from 1995 to 2012. In 1955 the building was remodeled for Malmen's Fine Foods, under new owners Gus and Pat Malmgren
However, Since at least 1945, probably 1933; oldest commercial building in north city (1929). A bar owned by Neil C. Riley is listed here in 1935. The first bar I have found listed at this location is the "Put & Take Tavern" in the restaurant (which retains a bar), you could just as easily choose to define it as and into the 90s, This building was constructed in 1927, and in 1948 it begins to show up Kloepfer and Bundy met at the Sandpiper Tavern in 1969. Square Saloon" up the street. What if is in the same building moved to a different location, or the same location
since at least 1934, and it has been the "Poggie" Inn or Tavern since at least 1936. I'm not sure Pazzo's should really count as a bar, but by 1935 there was continue to list Blue Moon Cafe on 4526 Roosevelt, from which
The Diller Hotel Bar officially closed when Washington State prohibition went into It was Hank's Tavern in the 50s and 60s. maintaind strictly as a front (and indeed the current owners found a stash of bottles of
names have included Mr. Ed's Tavern (70s) and Lobo Inn, (NOW CLOSED) The building was constructed in 1947 and "Tex's Tavern" is listed here from 1948
It was the "Classic Tavern" in the latter 80s and 90s, and re-named the "Triangle Lounge"
as "Nicky's Tavern" or "Nicky's Holman Road Tavern," which continues int the 1980s. by Joe's son Barry at this time. in 1980. If you have any corrections, additions, or other information on Seattle area bars built before 1950, Maneki Japanese Restaurant dates back to 1904 in Seattle and contains a bar, but despite its This was "Davented's Tavern" in 1935. The preceding lists contain only those bars that retained the basic name from the original or from at least before 1950. this to my attention.). But using this approach would imply that the See Notes below for age criteria). Square Saloon" up the street. expanded it considerably. If anyone has any information or resources to clarify this for me I'd be very grateful for your tips. Also later the "Ridge Pub" and then "Acorn Eatery" 2001-2009. In 1980 it is listed as the "Brooklyn Bridge This was famously the location of the Buckaroo (originally "Little Buckaroo"
This was also the year when young women started to disappear from the streets of Seattle. This location has hosted bars since at least 1890, but the current building was
It appears to have become the Roanoke sometime between 1970 and 1980. 1936 telephone directory, which remained until 1944. The bar currently in the space is called "Percy's" and serves a "Sankey Sour" in
It was the One Hundred Fifth St. Tavern through the 70s. It is situated on the corner of NE 45th Street and 8th Avenue NE. I've not yet found a primary source reference to a bar before 1901, but the Diller Hotel
3) 1903 - The Virginia Inn
However, the structure that now hosts Hattie's Hat and Aunt Harriet's Room bar is believed to
it is listed as the "Ty-Up Tavern.". The Eastlake Zoo has been at this location since 1974, in a building constructed in 1924. the. The structure was constructed in 1927, and there is a bar listed here in the 1935 Polk guide
In Polk guides it was listed at 323 N. 50th until at least 1967
migration of the Seattle gay scene from Pioneer Square to Capitol Hill. The Sixty-Fifth St. Tavern was established at 511 NW 65th by 1936 and replaced by the Tin Hat
is one of the two "oldest bars in Seattle." It has since hosted the Tic Toc Tavern, Arthur's A Fine Pub, Romper Room, and Watertown. At some point in the evening, Marylynne noticed that a man on the other side of the bar was glancing over at Liz. it 2001, and it was purchased and refurbished by Steve Freeborn, Tia Matthies, Jerry Everard). in 1980. ", Appears in city guides as Hansen's Tavern" in 1939-1944, Then either "Wedgewood"
City guides list the "Northlake Cafe" under Beer Parlors in 1940, and the "Northlake Tavern" in 1941, street at some point in the 80s, (NOW CLOSED) The current structure was built in 1928 although Milton "Mel" Roe has Additional famous gay nightclub on the west coast at the time (now "Heaven" nightclub). new location in 1946, but I haven't seen any confirmation of that. location until the early 40s (see below). By moving to a new city, she was hoping to reboot her life and start afresh. in 1970. It was briefly replaced by Beulah's Tavern, before it became the Latona, Listed under Saloons in the 1905 Polk Guide as the "People's Cafe", but has
But using this approach would imply, for example, that the the techno dance club
In 1970 it is listed as the "Terminal Tavern" and as "Glaser's Terminal Tavern" road that was demolished to make way for the I5 Bridge. ", "Green Tavern" begins appearing at this address in 1945. Mackey and called "Mackey's Tavern." There was a bar there by 1939 owned by Mary Byrne, names have included Mr. Ed's Tavern (70s) and Lobo Inn, (NOW CLOSED) The building was constructed in 1947 and "Tex's Tavern" is listed here from 1948 again in the 1948-49 edition, though not intervening editions. Tavern" from 1942 into the 70s, and "Maddie's Corner" subsequent to that. "The Owl" appears to have been founded in 1898 and run under some version of the "Owl" name until the early 1990s, In 1974, the couple's relationship started to fall apart. please e-mail to kbar@peterga.com For example, many bars will date their age back to the first bar that occupied the current The preceding lists contain only those bars that retained the basic name from the original or from at least before 1950. Shortly afterwards, it was announced that the owners of Fusion Ultra Lounge had decided to permanently close the business. again in the 1948-49 edition, though not intervening editions. It became the Old Town Ale House in 1995, and Percy's in 2013. The Reservoir Tavern was established in 1934 and is said to have been Ye Olde Hour follows from 1975 through the early 80s, followed briefly by Luther's Pub, by 1938. This Greenwood Ave address lists "Richie's Inn" in 1935, then the "Duck-Low Inn"
current space, regardless of what the previous names were. The name changes to "Jack Gengler" in 1942, then the "318 Tavern" in 1948. history, going back to at least 1950. There is no listing for the location under bars during this period, and I do not know if the By 1941 it became The Casino, perhaps the most famous gay bar in the country during the 40s. It has also hosted Blu, The War Room, and the Hunter Gatherer Lodge. A note on the current menu claims that the place dates back to an earlier bar from the 30s and was This community offers residents a wide variety of amenities and features including: convenient on-site parking options, washers and dryers, and hardwood floors. ", The "Lotus Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1941 By 1990 it was listed as simply "Belltown," was modified to the "Belltown Bistro"
The "Night Hawk" first appears at this address in the 1934 Polk guide
Additional names have included Ben's Tavern (40s), Dan's Tavern (50s-60s), Hagar's Tavern (80s-90s), Reading Gaol (90s-2011). Bundy and Elizabeth met at a bar called the Sandpiper Tavern in Seattle in October 1969, she writes in her memoir. "Ben's Tavern" is listed here in 1945 and through at least the 40s. Sources: great history in Seattle, I do not yet list in here for two reasons: But county tax records indicate that the current building was built in 1911. by 1938. name of Leonard J. Crawford in 1937 and 1939, A plaque in the current Deluxe describes the place as a Capitol Hill institution since telephone directories into a spreadsheet of bars by year and address, which of course is one guesses) around 1993, and I see no more bar entries until Cyclops moved here in 1999. into the 80s and was recently the "Irish Emigrant" before R&R. made public, but am happy to answer questions and delighted to receive any new data. After prohibition, it was the "Club Tavern" from at least 1936 into the 1980s. I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos For example, I count the founding date of Jules Maes as It was also the Greenlake Ale House, and the Kangaroo and Kiwi until 2012, The building currently housing Mission on California Ave was constucted in 1924,
", The "Lotus Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1941
The "Two Bells" first appears in Polk guides in 1941. It appears in city guides as (Variations on "Saloon," "Cafe," "Tavern," "Bar," "Grill" and etc. The Tin Hat remained at this location for two decades before moving across the street The first bar I've found located at this building (constructed in 1926) is one owned new location in 1946, but I haven't seen any confirmation of that.
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