Seattle's Best Live Music Venue

The posh atmosphere and legendary talent at this upscale jazz club are exemplary.

Reviews:

• “Wicked show, abysmal food”
• “Great place”
• “Hands down, best jazz club in the northwest!”
• “best jazz anywhere!!!! Atmosphere A+++”
• “Great Line Up of Talent. Disappointing Grub…”

Tips: Free parking is available in the garage across from the Alley entrance.

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley or email Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

This 1,000-seat venue attracts notable touring bands through its solid reputation on the national alternative, hip-hop and rock scenes.

Reviews:

• “too late….”
• “Don’t sleep on the showbox”
• “Best place to see a concert”
• “Best concert venue and drinks.”
• “Love the Showbox!”

Tips: Green Room customers enjoy expedited admission to the showroom before the doors open.

Showbox at the Market

Reviews:

• “Great night out entertainment!”
• “A Wholesome good time!”
• “Completely lame”

Chopstix

This iconic Capitol Hill rock club offers an unbeatable live-music experience.

Reviews:

• “This club isn’t managed well”
• “Wish I could see it”
• “I can confirm, neumos is a scam.”
• “Neumos is running a scam”
• “Club with Police State Ambience”

Tips: Balcony seating fills up fast; get there early if you want a prime view.

Neumo’s

Located below Wild Ginger, this former vaudeville theater is beautifully reborn as a classy music venue and cocktail bar.

Reviews:

• “Trivia Night Can’t Be Beat”
• “Best Place for a Romantic Celebration”
• “Wowza, this is a totally cool place!”
• “great happy hour”
• “great scene for music”

Tips: All live shows are piped—with crystal clarity—into the bar. Although there’s occasionally a cover for the bar, most nights, it’s free.

The Triple Door

More than 70 by-the-glass selections and nine flights are the name of the game at this Bellevue wine bar.

Reviews:

• “A disappointment”
• “Fun, romantic wine bar.”
• “Great for Events”
• “Great night out! Great selection of wines by the glass!”
• “Poor Customer Service”

Twisted Cork Wine Bar or email Twisted Cork Wine Bar

Intimate tables, pink lighting and a subterranean setting create a shabby-chic speakeasy feel at Seattle’s first can-can club.

Reviews:

• “Great Performers”
• “Always a good time! Perfect for a bachelorette party!”
• “Perfect for Bachelorette Parties”
• “Good Show???”
• “Interesting evening out”

Tips: After 10pm, a cover might apply some nights depending on the entertainment.

Can Can

The true sound of Seattle is still alive and kicking in the mouth of this crocodile.

Reviews:

• “The Croc: Scary!!!”
• “great music club in seattle”
• “Food service is awful”
• “cool but smoky”
• “Terrible service.”

Tips: Buy your tickets in advance at the back bar; tickets for popular acts go quickly.

Crocodile Cafe -CLOSED

Fremont gets back to basics with BBQ, cheap beer, and rock and roll.

Reviews:

• “has potential to be better”
• “Best Live Music Venue in the City of it’s size period! Live Local Music 7 nights a week. Sound system is second to none! "

Tips: Buy a cheap salad, starter, pulled pork sandwich, draft or well drink during happy hour, 5pm-8pm.

High Dive

A comfortable alley haunt for folk music, Irish eats and brew.

Reviews:

• “What a joke.”
• “It is a bar”
• “Unless you like drinking beer in a toilet, don’t go!”
• “Has anyone else noticed?”
• “Truth Be Told”

Tips: Want a seat for the band’s set? Then get there early, as this place is no secret.

Owl ’n Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant

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