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Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
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Ru
Review №1

Fantastic. Great ambiance combined with fantastic service and food. Everything about this place is done right. The service is professional and friendly even when encountered by special requests. The menu is refreshingly hip and different.

Ko
Review №2

Come here for the music and the crowd. It could be improved if they moved the bar table thats literally in the middle of the dance floor. Atmosphere is what keeps me coming back. I appreciate the relaxed security and outside bar area. Always happy to come here with friends

Je
Review №3

Great crowd, friendly staff. Awesome venue on the Saturday evening we showed up. Nice to see such a broad cross section of Seattle at a show.The Thai place next door is inexpensive and super good, too. Well be back!

Ka
Review №4

Max is the best! I attended a show tonight on crutches after a skiing accent. To my knowledge they didn’t have an ADA section, but she totally took care of me! I really appreciated the extra help getting through the crowd, plus everything else. Thanks again! Overall Nectar is a great place to see music.

Lo
Review №5

I really enjoyed having a booth, but really not a booth for 5 people to see the screen on the stage.They did a sub par job of getting us in the venue, so the movie started late, which was fine but really no time to sit and enjoy an evening with friends because as soon as the movie was over we were asked to leave. Loved the concept but feel the execution was poor.

Na
Review №6

Love the layout, the music always sounds amazing, and the staff are really cool. They over serve, though, and serve drinks in glass cups. As the night progresses theres always several people who drop their glasses on the dance floor. Then people just get rowdy, and its hard to enjoy the music. Not my go to music venue for that reason, but a few times a year Ill make the trek.

Ja
Review №7

Great music, friendly service. I really cant say enough about the acoustics, too. You could hear the band clearly and it was definitely the main presence in the room but you didnt need ear plugs and you could still talk to your friends.

Kr
Review №8

This is a great venue for a show. Beer and cocktails are fairly priced, and the room is small enough to feel intimate but large enough for dancing. Plus upstairs is a cool place to watch the show from if you want to be further back. There are lots of places within a block or two to get food or another drink after the show.

Ma
Review №9

I’ve seen tons of live music at the Nectar Lounge, bluegrass, roots, Americana, reggae, punk, R&B and more. I love the Nectar Lounge. And they have Supergoose IPA on tap!

Mi
Review №10

Great little place for a live show. Good drinks, no food when we were there. Some of the reviews or something we read suggested they had food.

Le
Review №11

The Nectar is a good small venue to see music. The bar was nice and the food good. They book a variety of solid acts.

Ch
Review №12

Went to see a Ozlo perform at the Nectar Lounge. It is a pretty easy establishment to locate with Google Maps. Easily visible from the road while driving. The staff that work there are very professional and courteous. The Nectar Lounge has a very diverse customer base. It hosts young talented individuals who like to express theirselves with music. They showcase fresh new local talent. There is plenty of parking around, it is also on a bus line. They serve food, and alcohol they serve upstairs.

Ol
Review №13

Their drinks are not the worst in Seattle, decent Margarita, good music. A little bit too crowded and smelly but sometimes good music is worth it. Bartenders are cool feels like their your friends in this lonely place

St
Review №14

Love Nectar! Usually only go to see a band we really like but every time Im in there is great! Service is nice and quick and everyone seems friendly. Never have any issues!

Ma
Review №15

Whenever I go to Seattle for a show, Nectar never disappoints. I love the layout and intimacy of that venue. Drinks are delicious and fairly priced. Security were professional. And Kalya Scintilla killed it last night. Good vibes, still feeling it. Thanks guys. Cheers.

Cl
Review №16

Great location with 3 separate area that include a balcony, a outdoor area, and a general main stage layout to view artists year round on. Can never go wrong with a visit to the Nectar Lounge if your looking for some rythmic soul to enjoy with that special someone. See you there!

Ju
Review №17

Ive loved all the shows Ive seen here; great setup, great acoustics. I like that there are multiple bars, all take cards. I havent eaten here; this reviews is purely on Nectar as a show venue, for which I give top marks.

He
Review №18

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to experience the Nectar Lounge. Intimate club, great sound, friendly bartenders, and seating you can reserve. What more could you want!?!

De
Review №19

Rad time, excellent music! Cant wait to go back!!

Da
Review №20

Best live music venue in Seattle! Awesome staff, great music, good vibes. The tacos and pizzas are also a nice treat when the kitchen is open.

Ja
Review №21

Great little venue! One of the best hip hop places Ive been for sure

ks
Review №22

Came here for a concert and had a great time. Bartenders were fast and drinks were great! It was a great environment, it was an island music concert. A member of our party got a little too intoxicated and we were asked to leave, but even with getting kicked out the staff was very friendly and professional! Helped us get our intoxicated member out to a chair outside of the doors as we were trying to get ourselves together, bringing water and a towel. I think one of the employees helping got some vomit on her arm (were so sorry!) but she handled it like a champ! The customer service we recieved was incredible!

Je
Review №23

After years of visiting Fremont I finally made it to a show at Nectar! Great space, amazing bartenders! I will definitely be back. Also their security/bar back was working SO HARD, it was really impressive. Seemed like a great crew.

Be
Review №24

Pleasantly surprised by the excellent and prompt service on a busy Friday night.

Al
Review №25

Great venue; you can stand by the stage, sit upstairs n look down or sit out on the breezy patio and still enjoy the band. Also great drinks, damn good nachos and the bartenders are all quite competent and friendly. Love seeing shows here!!!

Ma
Review №26

Fantastic bands the night I went... But its cold. Great Thai food next door that you can bring in

Wi
Review №27

One of the best live music venues in town!

Er
Review №28

Nectar is a wonderful venue for live music. Acts from all over come here. The range of which is phenomenal.

Ry
Review №29

Good music and good bands not a lot of bass but good drinks nice venue two stories.

Mo
Review №30

I had a really great time here! The seating upstairs is so cool. The drinks I had were really fantastic too! Awesome bartenders!

Cr
Review №31

One of my favorite venues in Seattle to see live music. Great sound and friendly staff. You can reserve seating upstairs.

Ba
Review №32

The best venue in Seattle. Great vibe, great sound system, big stage. Even small shows feel full and yet, intimate. They always have a great mix of local and national(and international) music.

Jo
Review №33

I go here sometimes for music. I havent tried any of their food or drinks, but it seems like a good place to hang out with your friends.

Sl
Review №34

One of my favorite small music venues in Seattle. Staff is super friendly, the setup is odd (but good), and the location is pretty great.

Ch
Review №35

So far, after 2 years in Seattle and at least a good 30 shows in this neck of the woods, this is my favorite venue. Bar staff is amazing, sound is great, and the artists that come through here beat any other venues lineup consistently. It is the best place to see a show. I like rap and stuff though, maybe its not great for other genres? Bar staff alone makes it awesome.

Th
Review №36

Dope Venue within Fremont. Great shows and chill spot.

Bo
Review №37

Great place relax and enjoy the music.

An
Review №38

This place was dope. Went to see Swindler and Yak Attack 06/14/19.Great drinks, friendly service, and a wonderful space tailored to live performances. The price for the drinks and cover charge werent so bad too. The only thing is it can be difficult to watch the bands without it being super loud because of the design of the place but overall it was a great time.

Ja
Review №39

First visit to Nectar Lounge. Was a great experience and a lot of fun. The DJ was Prashant and the celebration was Indias 73rd year of independence from Britain. So the music was all Desi and the dance floor was packed. Got some henna tattoos and danced the night away.

co
Review №40

This place has a great vibe, killer shows. The venue is extremely personal not such a big crowded venue but does depend on the act. I highly recommend the nectar especially for firat timers

Pa
Review №41

One of my favorite venues in Seattle. Not very big and issuable doesn’t get too crowded. They have really great selection at the bar also compared to some venues and clubs in town.

Ja
Review №42

This is our favorite music venue in this city. Staff is great: friendly efficient, fair drink prices and crowd is always fun and a good vibe. So many good artists! We go there all the time

Be
Review №43

One of the best laid out lounges Ive been to for watching music. Would recommend arriving early and renting a booth on the second floor if any are available. Really helped make our night that much better.

Al
Review №44

The Nectar lounge was alright. The music and energy level was decent enough and the bartender knew what she was doing in making my drinks. The 20 dollar cover was worth it. Great place to go on a Saturday night with friends.

Br
Review №45

Service is awesome employees are attentive and assertive. Venue and the menu is particularly astounding and on point all across the board. The bathrooms are clean the bar is clean during busy hours everything is well kept. The overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, i highly recommend let me get a whoop whoop

Te
Review №46

Bar and door staff are friendly. The food is surprisingly great. Sound quality is better than most places. The main floor is a bit weird in shape, but it works. No hesitation coming here.

An
Review №47

Had such an incredible, life changing experience at the nectar. Our bartender, Charlie, gave us his lighter and we will forever be in his debt. What a benevolent prince, what a true scholar among men. May his braids forever remain high and tight. Jah bless to one and all

Jo
Review №48

Prepare to have an awesome night!!! Great venue, great sound great crowd and fantastic staff

Al
Review №49

Great venue good acoustics average priced drinks and friendly bartenders

Pe
Review №50

The bartender was really sweet and the venue was pleasant. It is small though so show up early if you want a seat. Also you can ask for a both when you get tickets. But you have to ask.

t
Review №51

Had so much fun!! We reserved a sit upstairs n had so much fun:)

KD
Review №52

Cool spot. Good drinks. They dont hit tour card if you forget it at the bar.

Di
Review №53

What a fun place to go to. Took my honey and our son to see spawnbreezie. He was great, loved him showing us his island traditional dance moves.

Je
Review №54

Always fun - a great lineup of the best in local music talent and a good selection of drinks, served by friendly and efficient bar staff.

Al
Review №55

I love this venue, both watching artists and playing shows there.

Al
Review №56

Always a pleasure. Staff is very friendly, drinks are really good, sound is great.

Ja
Review №57

Unique vibe, super chill, great sound system, nice staff. Upstairs lounge area is legit.. But patio with fireside ambiance on patio is awesome too.. Kinda hard to find anything about this place disagreeable!!

Ka
Review №58

Great spot for shows, we enjoy the covered patio area and fire pit.

Rh
Review №59

Small intimate setting. Great sound and even some seating if you go early. Down on the floor seems almost like a living room concert.

Pa
Review №60

Reggae bands in abundance with a friendly, chill vibe all around. The drink Purple Rain is a must have along with their pizza.

Jo
Review №61

Great place to see a show very friendly good atmosphere

Je
Review №62

Great location! Perfect for events, which is when I went for the All4Doras show. So fun and the bartenders are great and quick, super friendly. Security is on point and friendly, effective, and on the ball. Ticket takers are quick and efficient love the fire pit in the outside/inside part.Overall beautiful and rustic. Great sound system and layout. Didnt see the VIP/upper but from what I saw from below looks fantastic!

Ka
Review №63

I like this venue. The staff and menu are solid. The space is cool and I like the upstairs view of the stage. The annex is nice and cozy. The sound is pretty good.The dance floor is a little small and when its a sold out show it can feel pretty crowded. Bathrooms are kinda small, too. Overall, Ive had some fun times at Nectars, love the music they bring and will definitely be coming back.

O
Review №64

The operation and atmosphere was very comforting. Very respectful of guest. Treat guest with kind regards and appreciation. Unlike the other place in downtown, showsomething? Very rude staff

Ja
Review №65

Favorite venue- always a great choice in music

Ja
Review №66

Had a great time at open mic night. Great way to spend a Monday!

Da
Review №67

Great music, great service, great staff.

Jo
Review №68

For being part of the live band experience, the Nectar is top shelf. Ample street parking around the venue makes access s breeze. The sound system is outstanding, the stage is just high enough so the sight lines are good even from the back. On the floor? They are literally playing in ur living room. They sling quality liquor from what I could see, and the staff is adept, friendly, professional and for the most part have a sense of humor along with situational awareness, a rarity these days. Booths on the balcony can be reserved for a modest fee. Take it on down to the Nectar Lounge and listen to your music live, you will be glad you did.

Er
Review №69

Tasty cocktails & delicious bar food - upscale pizza & nachos.

Al
Review №70

Wow. What a very hot night. Our bartender, Gabe, had true finesse. Such form, such know how, such poise. He was truly the bell of the ball. All the other balls are jealous. Wowwoewow

To
Review №71

Awesome music spot in Fremont where great bands and beers come to find a home. Arrive early, the seats in the balcony have the best view. There is also a bar upstairs and a kitchen which serves tasty food.

Ja
Review №72

Nice place to listen to nice small bands! Great atmosphere and reasonably priced place to drink.

Ke
Review №73

Really solid smaller venue. Saw Nappy Roots here and it was a super fun show! Felt like a safe environment cannot speak to cost of drinks though, came in with a little buzz. Was right if center pretty much on the stage and the sound was great. Would certainly come back for another show.

JF
Review №74

Gabriel is the best bar tender ever. He took care of my drinks, seats and was courteous. He’s the best bar tender in Seattle. If you haven’t been to Nectar lounge for an event you better come!! It’s the best!

Ka
Review №75

This is my favorite place for live music! The remodel opened up the outside more and they have a cool upstairs bar & lounge area that Ive yet to get to but I keep trying! The service is good at the bar usually. I like it better than the Tractor. Saw a Petty & pretenders cover there and it was great.

Du
Review №76

Went for the first time last week. Parking was decent, typical downtown Fremont. The band was great, the crowd was calm and enjoyable. Nothing loud and rambunctious which is very nice. I definitely recommend going here for a nice out. It also has reserved seating upstairs that has great views of the bands. I do have to say... the drinks were terribly made. We didnt order anything too fancy... but after our 2nd order we decided just to do beer and drinks neat... just so we werent disappointed. Either way, definitely go! Its awesome here.

Al
Review №77

Great venue for live shows. Tickets and tables usually a good price. Can get pretty crowded but flows well.

Ei
Review №78

Got there early for a good table, the booths were sold out, S.O.S was the warm up band (police tribute) and then BOWIE VISION (Bowie tribute band) came on for the biggest set Id ever seen, been dancing to them for the last 4 years! Nectar was crowded on the dance floor, standing room only, but upstairs by our table we managed a dance area, we need room! It was great! At 5 minuets to the time, they had the Space Needle exploding on monitors!! That was great! Good place good sound!

R
Review №79

Great music, drinks and a small food (pizza, tacos,etc) menu. They really improved the sound system here. Added a great outdoor area with a fire table. Headliners tend to come on stage late so I dont get to enjoy this spot as often as Id like to.

Fr
Review №80

Awesome place to listen to popular music and get a nice small meal. Great, fun atmosphere.

An
Review №81

Best venue north of the locks!

Jo
Review №82

Amazing venue! Good service for drinks, and just amazing place to see some up and coming bands.

Ni
Review №83

Cool venue. The sound was exceptional and the mini bar in the back made getting drinks quick and easy. Hope to catch another show there soon.

Mi
Review №84

$20 cover charge to enter a bar that was empty? Seattle is not Manhattan. And when my group of friends began talking about it and asked about working a deal for a group of 8-10 people, the bouncer and ticket rep were very rude about it. I will definitely not be returning.

St
Review №85

Great music. Great staff.

Os
Review №86

Cool venue for live events and the extra you can pay to reserve a booth is actually really cool. If you have a large group you can get to joining boths.

Je
Review №87

Nice venue for a show! We saw the Pharcyde here and it was great. The whole place looks really clean and tidy, which includes the tables and stools and bathrooms. On tap selection is limited but they have pint size cans of beer and cider as well. If you get there early, there is an upstairs that overlooks the stage with counter height tables juuuust behind the paid reserve seating. We had a really good view and theres a bar upstairs

Al
Review №88

The Nectar Lounge has a diverse lineup of artists. You can always count on hearing really good music in fun and safe environment.

Da
Review №89

Good venue to see an act, drinks are reasonably priced.

JC
Review №90

Cool spot. Good drinks, nice staff. Went to a show here the other night for the first time and had a blast. Balcony seating with booths. Tables downstairs. Outdoor deck umbrella seating as well.

Co
Review №91

Thought there would be more avacado honey vendors here... Bartender was incredibly amazing. Love this joint

An
Review №92

Great atmosohere for intimate concerts/shows.

Ca
Review №93

Awesome bar, good acoustics, the girl at the front was very helpful when my phone ticket didnt work!

Ro
Review №94

Great saw dj quik venue a lil small

Ha
Review №95

Came on a Friday night for their TRL-themed party and had a total blast. Little pricey but the drinks (esp. the coconut mojito) were incredible and the DJ was awesome. Super fun spot for live music and dancing

Ke
Review №96

Cute, intimate venue with good bar service and some seating. Sound was solid. Saw Yak Attack and was generally impressed by the location.

Jo
Review №97

Great place to see music. Food is solid, beer and cocktail are good, and ambiance is great. The indoor/outdoor area is especially nice, as well as the upstairs seating.

Ja
Review №98

Great place to see live music, reasonable drink and ticket prices.

Jo
Review №99

I had heard great things about this venue for awhile but never actually had the opportunity to check it out until last night. My bfs cousin is an up and coming rapper from Olympia and he had a performance here with a bunch of other rap acts. I was pretty excited to check it out because I had never been to an underground rap concert before. I didnt have expectations for the event but I liked the venue a lot. I especially liked the bartenders friendliness and service. The outside patio area was great too and its nice too because they have a cash only bar out there too for when it gets busy.The cousin bought us Patron on the rocks for $10 each and I definitely could not drink anything on the rocks, let alone tequila. So I asked the bartender what a good mixer would be and he suggested grapefruit juice, he was totally right! It was really tasty and I could barely taste the liquor afterwards. I contemplated making it my go-to drink next time instead of the usual cranberry vodka. The drinks are decently priced for how much liquor they pour so that was good.Parking can be tricky in the area on the weekends but street parking usually isnt too difficult if you come early enough. Theres also usually a small cover fee to get into the venue, which makes sense if youre there to see a show. Id like to come back for other performances because it was a bit empty last night but we still had a great time too.

Ki
Review №100

Cozy venue for small screenings and live music

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  • Address:412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
  • Site:http://nectarlounge.com/
  • Phone:+1 206-632-2020
Categories
  • Concert hall
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Dance hall
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Night club
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8pm–2am
  • Wednesday:8pm–2am
  • Thursday:11am–5pm
  • Friday:11am–5pm
  • Saturday:11am–5pm
  • Sunday:11am–5pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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