Belltown / Pike Place Market · Seattle, WA · 1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Seattle's most historic music venue, open since 1939 directly across from Pike Place Market. Its half-circle art-deco room gives good sightlines from nearly anywhere on the floor, and it's a frequent stop for bass, dubstep, darkwave, and house shows that want a storied mid-size room over a warehouse space. Owned by AEG Live since 2007.
Getting there
Parking
No venue parking; nearby options include the Pike Place Market Parking Garage, though parking downtown is often expensive and reviewers recommend transit instead.
Transit
A short walk from Westlake Station and about 5 minutes from University Street Station on Link light rail; well served by downtown King County Metro bus routes.
Accessibility
All entries are ADA accessible with house-right ADA viewing, accessible restrooms, and interpreter services available on request.
What ravers say
Reviewers love the room's history and sightlines, with some calling the acoustics near-perfect, though sound opinions are mixed and a subset of visitors report unfriendly security; floor shows get packed tightly shoulder-to-shoulder.