The pasta tastes chewy and fresh!! You can taste all the flavors in the sauce and it is evident Chef Marco uses only the finest ingredients!! Including love of course!! This place was so good I had to come back the next day to get food to go.

The intimacy of this venue is ridiculously awesome!!! My kind of place for sure!!I was seeing Shooter Jennings for the first time!! I was able to boogie a bit and absolutely loved every aspect of this show!! The opening acts...Jaime Wyatt ...wow..like seeing a female Dwight Yokum..fun and truly the positive energy this Soul was seeking. I somehow managed to be first in line at the door...entrance was delayed a moment but as I was just pulling up my you tube to get us all dancing and warmed up...they opened the doors!!Being able to be here was priceless!!

Service is excellent even when they are busy. The bill was fair for the quality of food.

Some of the best concerts Ive seen in Seattle have been at the Tractor. It is a 21 and over hot spot for regular concert lineups. They bring in bands from all over, not just locals. Despite the country decor, they host a wide range of music genres, so YouTube the bands ahead of time to know what your getting into.

Incredible show by Hayes Carll & the venue was pretty cool. Little smaller than we had anticipated but it made for a more intimate experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Eat before you go and not alot of seats. Staff and bartenders were friendly, atmosphere is unique, liked the band Parker McCollum first time for me, would definitely go back again! Off the touristy path locals flock here all having a good time, tends to be standing room only. For a unique experience in in Ballard try TRACTOR TAVERN!!!

My favorite music venue in Seattle. Small enough to feel intimate but big enough to keep prices affordable. Good selection of on tap beers as well as hard alcohol offerings.They host many local bands as well as some incredible big names and always has great staff on hand.The new air system works a treat and keeps the venue quite cool even when its packed full of dancing bodies.*pictures are from the most recent show we went to, Reverend Horton Heat.

Cool spot! Saw Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos play this evening and the sound was amazing! Nice acoustics, good vibes, kind of a rustic cowboy meets punk type of atmosphere. (At least thats my take on it.)

Certainly worth a return visit.

This place is a Ballard institution. Great venue for live music. Features both local acts and more notable ones as well. The country-western vibe oddly fits traditional Ballard values. Cash only cover charge. The bar is reasonably priced and does take cards. Servers are quick and attentive.

Great venuen to see live music. Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers burned this place to the ground. Great show at a classic old school rock bar.

Great staff and great live venue.So many memorable shows happen here with amazing food near by its a gem in Ballards crown. I am willing to drive up from Olympia to see my favorite bands play here.

Nice intimate venue with great drinks at good prices.

Its alright. It has fun live music but it gets very crowded. Drinks arent great since the bar tenders have to serve the cocktails real quick so dont expect much specially on a concert night. Young and good looking crowd with a relaxed environment. No need to dress up.

Excellent, old school intimate music venue. Cold drinks, low cover charge and fantastic bands.

Great Location, good people, excellent sound...

One of the best music venues around anywhere. Hope they get thru the virus shut down OK.

Great, intimate venue—absolutely horrible and rude staff at front. Yelled at young woman in front of me as she entered 2 seconds too soon, and made off-handed and offensive comments towards patrons as they showed their tickets on phone screens “don’t shine that in my face dimwit” etc etc. The men running the front door are clearly on a power trip. Won’t be coming back because of that. Ruined my experience & that of quite a few others. You guys need to do some serious re-staffing.

Probably the best place in Seattle to catch live music. the acts are big enough to know, the venue is cosy enough to really feel like youre an integral part

One of my favourite venues in Seattle. There is always something great happening here and the neighbourhood is fabulous for happy hour warm ups. Keep bringing in the great artists! See you soon.

Love it! Always see my favorite bands play here!

A great selection of artists, for not too much money. It’s a big empty brick-lined space-until it’s filled with people packed shoulder to shoulder. It’s got a well-stocked bar, and free water for patrons. Could use more seating.

Pretty cool place. The cover tends to be high so Ive only been once. But its a cool venue and they have lots of good entertainment!

Great small venue for a wide variety of music acts. Most recently saw Gaelic Storm here who were fantastic. The venue is crowded but intimate, the bar has an excellent selection, and the location is great.

Lovely and intimate venue in prime Ballard location. Always enjoy the shows there and the opportunity to grab a bite or a drink before or after a show. The coat check fee is annoying but it makes sense.

One of the to ten venues in Seattle. Small space with great sound. They have two bars, one next to the stage and another up front where you dont need a ticket.

Small intimate club with everything close to the stage. Drink prices are not bad for a club and the admission is inexpensive as well.

Just go. I’ve never been to a bad show there. Except maybe some of the $20 shows. They’re not bad, just overpriced

Chill environment with intimate live shows and fairly priced drinks! 9/10 would recommend!

Small atmosphere I loved the concert we went to there struggle Jennings end of January Very pleasant for the most part just wish they were tighter on security search upon entering.

Live music, booze, friendly helpful staff.

One of my favorite country venues in seattle always has great people playing in a small intimate venue!

What a fun place! The band we saw was really good, small little place but everyone fit just perfectly. Also, the drinks were STRONG! If you want your moneys worth in drinks, this is the place OMG! Seriously. Great location too. Surrounded by so many little shops and restaurants, this area is really awesome. I will be back.

The Tractor has some great shows, but the guys who run the front door treat customers like cattle. They bark orders and insult people. They’re on a huge power trip because they wield access to the place. It’s not worth it to me to tolerate being treated like I’m entering a prison.

Great small venue with alot of heart and soul. Great service. Have seen 2shows here and both have been fantastic. Show up about 15minutes before show to get a good standing spot close to stage or grab a limited few seats offered.

Great intimate venue to see your favorite band. Small venue with very little seating, be ready to stand and/or dance the night away if you dont arrive early. Great ambiance, great sound, great music.

Cool venue. Was a lot of fun watching Struggle Jennings here.

This iconic old Ballard bar is known for hosting local musicians as well as touring actsThere is something for everyone [21+]

Great place for live music. Reasonably priced drinks and attentive staff. Fun atmosphere.

This is one of the coolest venues Ive been too. Awesome decorations, good beer, and good vibes! I love how small and intimate it is and the acoustics are great. Would totally reccomend seeing a show here!

Better than I thought it would be. Staff really took care of me. Made the show great. Both bands were awesome. Great venue and great service.

I really enjoy this venue. Its kinda small but always fun.

Fabulous, thrilling, absolutely outstanding time at the Zepparella concert on Dec 7!! Highly recommend the venue and entertainment the Tractor provides!

Tried and true. quality bookings. close proximity. easy bar. laid back.

Great music venue. See your favorite up and comers up close. Seating is very limited on most shows. Come early if standing is a problem. Great sound in an intimate room.

Love this venue. Wish the beers were cheaper, but you have to pay rent...right?! Great music and awesome staff.

Very solid small-sized music venue in Ballard. gotta love that grungy western aesthetic. I find that a lot of out of town bands play here while the sunset often leans more towards the local side. The beers on tap are always respectable and might even be expanding based on what I have seen with the ongoing renovations at the entrance.

Great music venue. Good vibe and drinks are reasonably priced...go catch a show there!

TIP: The Tractor Tavern has a flea market every send Sunday of month from 11-3pm. Buy from local artists, collectors and crafters. Also the Tractor Tavern has local music playing at the flea Market. #localguides

Great little venue with high quality bands that come through!

Great venue that brings a lot of my favorite artists to town. The decor and bar menu is a little bit Texas-themed, but they bring in a whole variety of mostly indie artists.There is some bench seating along the wall, but its mostly a standing venue.

Love the sound here! One of my favorite places to watch live bands!!

This place is amazing. Always great seeing a show here. I cant count how many times Ive been to the tractor in the last 20 years, but I only had a bad time once; and that was an exs fault, not the tractors. If you like live music, you need to go there.

Gone to a couple shows here and theyre always a lot of fun! Parking in Ballard can be tricky, but there are lots of great restaurants and bars around to hang out at before your concert. Cocktails were pretty pricey, beer is probably your more cost effective option.

If you are in Seattleand love live music this is a must. An absolute gem.

One of the old school Seattle music venues. Highly recommended. Always few local beers one tap. Fun crowd.

My favorite live music venue. Some concerts are standing, some dancing, some sitting. If that matters to you, call and ask. Sound is usually excellent. Small venue that puts the audience mere feet away from the performers. Decor is funky country. Bar serves nice variety of beer on tap, and usual cans. Hard liquor available. No real food, but you can bring in your own. Thats useful for popular acts that are seated ... Get there early and eat your take in dinner in the best seat you can find.

Sound is good, but viewing angles are not great in this room. They have some high end acts but its not the best venue to see them.

Came here for a concert. Small cozy venue without much seating so those who have trouble standing for several hours would do well to show up early to find some bench seating along the wall. Sound was excellent while I was there and it never felt too crowded or dirty.

One of the top 3 venues in town for live sound!

Came here for a concert. Crazy packed. Staff didnt seem happy to be there. We left after about an HR.

Such a great place for local and national favorites

Standing room only unless you get there early, but it didnt look like you could see well if sitting at the few tables available. Fun small venue. Acoustics were great.

Great place to watch live music a must on your list for a music venue

All the best intimate shows are here!

Great place for a show and chill people. Thanks!

Loved this venue! A bit of a drive but great grungy music spot.

This is a awesome standing room only place. Good drinks cold beer and loud music. What else can you ask for.

Best tavern in Seattle for live music, hands down!

They opened up a second bar area which makes the drink line faster! Always enjoyed the shows here.

So much great music here.

One of my favorite venues in Seattle. Great atmosphere. Make sure to look for the incredible painting of a horse on a beach in a lightning storm near the bar!

Love the Tractor. An excellent place to play. And to see a band. Always a bright light on a tour itinerary.

The variety of inexpensive live music is tremendous but dont count on fancy bathrooms or any food beyond chips.

Good venue for music. Quick service for drinks.

Fun venue to hear live music but because its so small, its really, really loud. A lot of people chose to stand in the small lobby area because of the bands high decibel level.

Great variety of artists. 2000s/90s dance party was a blast

Tractor Tavern is a fantastic venue for live music. Been to more than 10 shows here. Depending on the night, music ranges from quieter indie rock to fun standing room only, fast and loud stuff.

Rocking good place.

Small venue, friendly staff, Great MUSIC!

One of my favorite places to see live music in Seattle. Great vibe, its more intimate than most venues and they book fantastic musicians without charging a hefty cover.

Another fantastic show !! Rev. Horton Heat, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and The Delta Bombers..

Great small venue for listening to bands. Ive been there for a few. I was there for the flee market this day. Very eclectic collection of vendors. From very non traditional to mainstream. From homemade catnip toys to biker leather goods.

Tractor Tavern is a pretty cool little venue. Tickets to events usually sell out quick here because it is a little bit small, but the acoustics are on point. The bar area gets a little packed so you may wait a bit for a drink. The staff is nice there and tickets are pretty cheap, and it is in a good neighborhood for drinks/dinner before hand.

Crowded unfriendly people in general worst time I have ever had too bad cause it had potential to be great night anytime Purple Mane plays it should be great?

Plan ahead and order tickets in advance. Arrive early to avoid waiting in the long line at the door. Decent acoustics and good music the night we were there. Tom Petty tribute band was excellent!

Great intimate venue. Best with the general admission seating.

Just got home from watching the best show ever.Wade Bowen rocks

The show by Bad News Botanists and The Trouble Notes was amazing. First time for us visiting the Tractor Tavern and it wont be the last!

Great venue for live music. Been to more than 10 shows here. Depending on the night, music ranges from quieter indie rock to fun standing room only, fast and loud stuff.

Casual. Great staff. Reasonable prices and amazing talent. All to be had every visit to the Tractor. The intimate setting is perfect for acoustic sets, and rowdy rockers alike.

Great place to see a band. Small venue, drinks are poured well, bathrooms are clean!

Attended a concert there. It was great

Square dancing. Cider on tap. Friendly staff. What:s not to love?

The music. The atmosphere. The location

Nice little place, clean, decently stocked bar, had a great time!

So disappointing drove across town to buy tickets and noone was in the venue even though the door was open and it was within the hours they said they were open for. So annoyed.

The quintessential spot for live music in Ballard. Always seem to have great bands.

Great little venue. Holds about 150 people. Small bar. I recommend seeing a show or two here.

Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Intimate space for smaller bands. Great show for Jimmy Gnecco, Leeds f/Royston Langdon, and Hanna Gernand.