Reviews of Sloop Tavern

The Sloop lives up to its reputation as the quintessential Ballard neighborhood dive bar. It’s legendary because it’s been around for 70 years and caters to sailors and neighborhood sports aficionados who want to enjoy bar food, cold beer, and good company while they cheer for the hometown team. *If you’re not a Seahawk fan you’ll need a solid ego bc though you will be welcomed with Sloop hospitality, you will be out cheered 100 to 1. You have been warned. For the 70th anniversary this weekend they had a fantastic live band called Heels to the Hardwood — turns out bar owner Patrick plays the guitar something serious. They write their own music and their playing of their songs is impressive as hell. The anniversary special dish was perfectly fried chicken with plantains and a stunning beet slaw to go with a cold beer. One of the regulars, community artist Andrew was working on a mural outside while the music played. This place is an institution. It’s not because the decor is particularly pretty, but the vibe is hard-core dive bar with a large side of community love that makes you feel like you walked into Cheers. Recommended coming to watch a football game on a Sunday. You’ll see what I’m talking about.

You may be a sailor, you may not. Doesn't matter... If you drink here long enough, you will be. Look for the special. Whatever you get, make it "slooper sized." Friendly and talkative is "old school Seattle"... If you're an antti-social recluse you should probably look somewhere else. Ballard is a quiet little drinking village with a fishing problem. You go to The Sloop to find it.

Great environment, Great service and great food. They are also pet friendly. The Sloop is a place to meet friends and have a good time. I have not been there in over 30 years and recently upon my return I found it to be the same. The Sloop is a rock in the community not just Ballard but in the sailing community as well. This one place I will always continue to return.

Did I say this place is the best? It's the best. Don't expect anything too fancy here, but do expect to have a good time. The Sloop is the closest bar to Shilshole Marina, so it's basically a sailor bar (hence the name). There is even a Sloop yacht club! Don't worry, it's lowbrow. Come in, have a drink or five, pay with cash for a free sticker, and don't forget to SLOOPERSIZE IT!

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!

Visiting from New York and staying at a place nearby Sloop Tavern. We stopped by multiple times to play pool and have some beers and had a blast. It’s a very spacious place and the pool is only 50¢ a game, coming from Brooklyn that’s insane as we pay minimum 2$ a game. The food is fantastic as well, I ordered one of the best burgers I’ve had in a very long time. When I come back up here next year I’ll be sure to frequent this location again

Sloop is a local bar in the Ballard area. It's decently sized inside with a few seats outside as well. Pricing here is pretty good and service is good. There are definitely a lot of regulars that come here and it makes it feel very local, but it's a nice spot off the main part of Market to get away from the normal stuff. Their food here is actually really good, and the portion sizes are good as well.