I love this place in the 1st avenue in SoDo Seattle. Plus, this is a well known pub because of their live bands events: Mother Love Bone, Nirvana, Alice in Chains to name a few played there. Its full of rock history, it still smells like grunge.

I like it here always quality food & service. the service was very friendly and kind. it has a good interior. feels like a cafe in phoenix that i enjoyed visiting.

Place is nice place to have a drink. There is a lot of history in this place. Many great rock bands played in here before they were famous. They have lots of pictures and the stage is the same stage these ba Ds played on.

Great sports, dive bar. The drinks are priced well and the service is always great. Attentive and friendly. This is a great place to stop before a sporting event. It gets a decent crowd while not being overly crowded.

Coolest. Dive bar. Ever.I absolutely adore this living relic of Seattles yesteryear. Take trendy, nostalgic, and artsy, puree for 30 seconds, and youll pour out the spirit of Seattles authentic oldest saloon.

Friendly staff. Good drinks. Food is about what you expect from there, but inexpensive and totally great value. Mainly just snack/pub food. I had the chicken sandwich, which was two chicken tenders and cheese on a delicious bun. Simple, inexpensive and super tasty. Ill definitely be back.

Awesome local spot. Pub style food, but all of it was really good. Try the house made tater tots... Not your average got, huge and delicious!

Historic venue where bands like Nirvana and Alice in Chains played back in the day. Great supporters of the live music scene of Seattle and a cool place to hang out and have a good time. I played this place with my band and we had a blast. Thank you guys for such a great experience.

Dope place to stop in for a drink! You can feel the history to the place before you walk in, and the beer/liquor selection is solid. Wish I coulda caught a show here, Im willing to bet its a super fun experience.Sidenote: if the bartender I had wasnt on something then he is the perkiest person on earth...

This was only my 2nd time in. My 1st visit I felt so comfy in this 1800s saloon. I then decided that I would make it my sometime relax spot before catching the ferry, 5 min walk. Bartenders friendly as are the customers. Make a nice Long Island Iced Tea. :-)

Awesome local pub that is the water to the roots of the Seattle Sound. The Grunge revolution of the 90s. Nirvana played 2 songs here for a crowd of 3 including the bartender. They make us outsiders feel at home. I felt like I was in one of my beloved dive bars back home in Boston. A must see for some drinks and entertainment

The best dark divey loud rock and roll bar in all of Seattle! If you dont go here, you havent had the Seattle experience! I love this place so much Id marry it if it had a finger to put a ring on it!!

Had lunch there today with a friend. Had the cod sandwich and my fried had the BLT. Both were awesome and Jason, who served us, was even better than the food. Very good food and a relaxing time.

Everything I miss about good old days in Seattle. I brought in a bunch of out of towners on a weeknight (sorry locals!), some loved it and others didnt. Not for everyone and thats perfectly okay.

I have been here many times over the years... to get hot dogs from out front!! A friend swears they have the best in city! No different imho than any other street vendors that serve typical Costco dogs... but still very good for cheap meal...Anyways, first time for a show for me here surprisingly. Saw ACTORS last night and was very impressed with this venue. Even though not my kind of music, but still hada great time.Good drinks, friendly staff, good sound, etc. Will definitely be back(inside) again soon!

This place is cool. Has character. Live music often. Staff are always friendly.

Like a saloon, the Central is always interesting. Good drinks. Great live music. Historic Seattle bar...

I was really impressed with their stage. Its a great venue for live music

This was the first bar my boyfriend too me to in Seattle. The drinks were priced great and made even better. I love it so much I got a tank top from there. The atmosphere very much fit with my more rockchick vibe but it was also just a really chill friendly place. Its history is wonderful too. Absolutely recommend checking it out.

One of the last quality bars in Seattle that is old school; modern bars feel the need to have this overdeveloped model akin to an applebees to appeal to people who have no business in the bar scene. This bar has a classic aesthetic which I greatly appreciate. Very fairly priced, quality beer on tap. Food is delicious and well made. Menu is not overly populated with too many options but at the same time not limiting. They have some awesome merchandise for purchase at a reasonable price. Staff is friendly, fun, talkative and helpful. I couldnt recommend this place enough.

Your standard dive bar, open when you need it, nice employees working there. I like the vibe here more than other bars mostly because the vibe of the people in here is normal (?) If that makes any sense. Sometimes late night drinking can lead to weird encounters, but so far so good at this place.

I had a very good local bourbon Woodenville I think and the bartender Ocea was amazing!! She helped point us first time in Seattle people in some good directions for coffee and craft breweries for our vacation the next day. Loved the atmosphere and getting see where so many of the bands I love play in their early days!!

Historic entertainment mecca for Grunge music. Come to see old photos and fliers of Alice in Chains, Mudhoney, Nirvana etc. Stay for good drinks and whats new in entertainment.

Good divey bar, so a little run down but friendly bartenders and live music several nights a week.

A disappointment after many years of patronage. When I began using a walker, the person outside wouldnt even let me in! He actually picked up my walker out of my hands and moved it to the curb, leaving me stranded. Ill never go back.

Amazing venue to perform at! Great sound and great crowd!!! Good luck finding parking! This is definitely some place I would uber/lyft to to avoid the lack of parking.

A historic and very old bar, well known for having famous bands before they were famous. Located in Pioneer Square, there is a lot of activity and other bars to hop to during your visit although odds are your time at the Central will keep you coming back.

Chill vibes and great music on a Monday night. The service was great despite only 1 bartender working the entire night and she knew what she was doing on top of decently priced drinks for a downtown bar. Well be back!

Pretty good hot dog place. Not the best Ive ever had, but good. I got the chicken apple Mediterranean dog, which was light and rather refreshing, in a Mediterranean sort of way.The place seems a little chaotic and cluttered and disorganized. The cashier/order taker kept fumbling around looking for things because the counter was such a mess.

Seattles oldest, and longest running bar has good food and perfectly mixed cocktails.

Stumbled into this magical place at midnight on a Friday night after a drive from Canada. A Prince cover band was playing! It blew our minds! The staff were friendly. The space is fairly tight, but its well designed. We loved it!

Is this the oldest tavern in Seattle, or that other place, I dont know. If its the place Im thinking, just a short trip to the bathroom will take you back into the early days of Seattle. Or was it the other place? Both are around Pioneer Square, the one I speak of is closer to both the Smith Tower and the Space Needle.

Neighborhood bar. Cheap beer and decent bar food. Fun and friendly bar staff.

Its tradition to get a drink with my dad here before every Seahawks game when were in town. Its been a tradition for many years and theyre memories Im grateful for.

Staff has trypical Seattle attitude. Other than. That nice place.

Great bar in Seattles Pioneer Square. If you come to Seattle, Pioneer Square is a must.

Been going here sporadically for 17 years, has a good vibe, except when the sports fan crowd is here, it gets crowded and full of bros. Its just not my scene. I myself wouldnt go on a Friday or Saturday unless theres a band playing, cuz its a lot of that same bro crowd, with a trickle of people partying coming in from dance clubs.. if thats your thing, then have at it, I like it less busy. I believe they show games on TVs if youre looking for that. The employees are super cool, nice, and have great personality. This place has history, and its a good place to go sit outside and have a drink while watching the nightlife. Also has decent bar food. They give a lot of small bands without much of a following a chance to play, but also host indie bands that draw a crowd.

Lots of history at this bar. Also, it has great buffalo wings

Get there early on game day! Good food, strong drinks. Perfect for pregame preparation

Went on a Thursday night and they accommodated my rowdy friends and I nicely.

One of my favorite spots for drinks and good music ️️️

First time there on a Saturday night and it was a good experience. Live music was good. Service was average/slightly above average. Wish I had tried some good but just had drinks. Worth checking out

Last minute stop on the way to Century Link. Two thumbs up.

Loved the live music. Three great bands! Amazing service and great drinks!

Very friendly and responsive bartenders and staff. Probably the friendliest Ive been taken care of in a bar.

Olde time favorite bar. Formerly the Central Tavern in the 80s. A great music venue that played a significant role in the Seattle Music scene. Without venues like the Central, many local and up and coming bands would not have had a place to play and refine their art. Sooo many good times at this place.

Pretty good food. Excellent dive bar atmosphere and great live music like every night

Still there same great place I remember!

If I could give 6 stars Id do it! Great Sunday night football with awesome atmosphere and a really nice beers/drinks :)

Staff was great. I love the attitude and feel of the place. A bit pricey, but how many bars in Seattle arent nowadays.I most definitely will come back and from what I understand. .. its one of, if not the oldest; bar in Seattle.

Great locals and local bands

Its a bar...looked like a bar, sounded like a bar...tasted like a bar! I had a burger and it was delicious!

Cool older venue. Awesome collection of show fliers.

A fun place to catch a local show or have drink.

Great place for drinks, dinner and the Seattle music scene.

Affordable prices. Great seating section with comfortable furniture.

Decent stop. Nothing special. Cheese curds are really good!

Huge lunch portions which was great! I enjoyed the pulled pork burger that has a slight spice to it - but not too spicy which was perfect. The bar itself can be a little intimidating for tourists but the staff are friendly. The toilets are also worth a look with their intense murals! They were cleaner than any public toilet Ive seen.

The Central Saloon is a great place to go for good food and live music. Many local bands play here, and this is one place in town where I support them.

Very cool to be in a spot where so many of my favourite bands started! ️ Kurt Cobain ️

Killer pub with tons of rock history. Drinks are strong and great price

Great place for drink after work.

Service was good. Drinks were okay. Food was absolutely inedible. In hindsight, doesn’t seem like a place for food. But it was still surprising, even when I had low expectations.

I loved this place, cool interior and the type of bartenders that make you want to stick around. Highly recommend stopping in

Oldest bar in Seattle, they say. Definitely feels like 1890 Seattle. Dont come to take yourself seriously. Grab a chair, watch some live music and enjoy the evening!

I wasnt believing, but the beer is really warm.O.oThey have live music, that its not easy to find in Seattle area.

Seattles under sided with great beers

Great place! My band played a gig there and they were super great and helpful, definitely will come back

Great dive bar for before or after Seattle sitting everts.

Awesome venue! Great food and beer!

Got the boot before we even ordered a drink! My cousin innocently reached back behind the bar for drink menu sitting there out in the open. Was confronted by bar tender coming out of back room...you dont go behind my bar!!...you need to leave!. We get it...should have waited for bartender but no bartender present and gross over reaction. Guess because theyre a cliche tour attraction they feel they can pick and choose their customers. Seattles other oldest bar Merchant Cafe, on the other hand, inviting friendly and accommodating. Go there!

Great saloon / venue.Needs more underground shows

Heidi is awesome. Excellent service, fish and chips so good. And a lovely bloody Mary. The menu is wonderful, nice music, busy enough to run into old friends. Highly recommend for a nice time.

I always stop here before a Seahawks game to get food and drinks. Usually pretty good.

By the look of it, it looks like they are trying to be a hole in the wall style bar with a some class...its not a bad thing but not the greatest either...they could also get a better selection as well...

Love the ambience, great fast service, nice beer and menu choices.

A good end to an amazing artwalk to remember.

Best first stop in Seattle! Great food, drinks and music!

My band played here and they have a really nice DW house kit!

Love this place. Amazing live music that never lack in talent. Definitely one of my top 10 favorite bars in Seattle.

Very crowded, hot, and crazy. Food was good. Bar burger w/tator tots good. Seems too crowded to relax. Service generally good. I would go back for a basket of tots. Boxed wine not so good.

My introduction to grunge in the early 90’s. I go there every year. Thanks for the memories. And all those glorious unforgettable nights in a better time and place.

Paying homeage to Kurt & Jimi

Only stopped in for a pint before catching the ferry home, but the draft selection was pretty good and the old-style of the bar itself was pretty cool. Not a huge amount of room, but they seem to have live music pretty often, which is great.

Nice place for after-work-get-together for a drink

Great music venue, good food, good service

Fun bar with nice live music stage

Didnt eat or drink there....but atmosphere was off the hook.....

Decent place. The service is fast and food was tasty. I would most likely enjoy hanging out there in just a bar-type environment. However, for live music, the venue is a little brutal. The acoustics are really shoved in your face and the sound guy doesnt really know what hes doing. Probably wouldnt go back and see music there.

The people are rily nice and the drinks are good

Its a dive bar. Not a designed to be dive bar, but a true dive bar.

Historic venue I wish the owners wouldnt anger so many bands, a lot of people wont play there, they say they get ripped off, but I love to see and film bands there, great stage, great location, and great sound -the history there, boy if the walls could talk, especially the bathrooms!

Great place to chill. All the bartenders are awesome. Good bar food and happy hour. Also, The Central Saloon in the oldest bar in Seattle.

Classic pub in Pioneer Square. Great place to catch a local rock show or watch the Seahawks. I love the Central.

Quite the underground/ grunge style that defines Seattle. The local band is awesome

Historic saloon. Good bar food. Quality live rock & roll.

Great band! Cold beer!

Service was quiet horrible, just love when the staff looks at you like you are a pain just for ordering a beer and when they mock you when you ask a question. Place was filthy anyways.

The sandwiches were subpar subways sandwiches are much better... the meat was old the bread was hard . Charge more if you have to !!!!! Maybe the owner needs to go to New York City ... believe me youll make more money

Great place. AMAZING chili!