(It seems to be missing from Polks City Directories, but included in telephone directories.) This was at a different address across the street (1453 Ballard Way). I suspect it was around 1933 or 34,īut so far I've only found it listed under bars ("Taverns") as early as 1936, and Started serving alcohol after the 21st amendment. during Prohibition) and does not specify how soon they Since at least 1934, and it has been the "Poggie" Inn or Tavern since at least 1936. The current building dates only back to 1970, but there has been a bar in this location This starts appearing in city guides as "Stewart's" in 1935, but is listed as "5th Ave Tavern" It appears in the 1935 guide under Duncan McKenzie Originally "Wee Deoch and Doris," which appears in the 1936 city guide, The Reservoir Tavern was established in 1934 and is said to have beenĪ speakeasy for years before that. Walt Haines, who ran the bar for many years thereafter. The Fiddler's Inn was constructed in 1934 by A photograph in the bar itself is accompanied byĪ plate dating it to 1934. The Duchess first appears in city guides at its current address in 1937, although it
The current Blue Moon bar's original sign was taken in 1934 Note that city and telephone guides of 19Ĭontinue to list Blue Moon Cafe on 4526 Roosevelt, from which
The more upscale Hill Top Ale House opened in 1994) The original Hilltop Tavern opened in 1933 and closed in 1993 Not technically in Seattle, but approximately a mile north of the city limits Seattle Area Bars Established Before 1940 Working list of oldest bars in Washington state) It has been a continuously running restaurant, at least, since starting out as Rippes in 1904. In addition, while Von's has only been in its current location since 2013 (and only been named Von's since 1940), Stage, Table In Gallery (TIG), Conor Byrne, Trinity Nightclub, Hattie's Hat - See details below. Other current Seattle bars in spaces once occupied by bars - with different names - before prohibition: **UpdateWith Covid contributing, 2020 appeared to claim the life of 3 of Seattle's oldest bars, with the Triangle Pub, the Queen City Grill, and Jules Maes all shuttering,īut Jules happily reopening under new ownership.